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MND Local: Fun things to do in Guadalajara in February
From art, music and dance to recreational activities, February is a great month to experience Guadalajara and its neighboring city, Zapopan.
How an 81-year-old gringa launched a Mexican opera company
Kate Burt was still learning Spanish when she became involved with theater in Guanajuato. Before long, she had founded the city's first opera company.
The Cristero War in Mexico: The persecution that almost got my...
It has been 100 years since the start of Mexico's Cristero War, when Catholic priests were expelled from the country and people had to worship in secret.
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Which Mexican region is most competitive? New index has the answer
The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) evaluated six regions' performance on 40 variables across four sub-indexes: attraction of investment, attraction of talent, retention of investment and retention of talent.
MND Local: Public works and garbage consternation in San Miguel de Allende
Of the 300 million pesos designated to public works in San Miguel de Allende this year, at least some, based on recent news, needs to go to improved garbage and landfill waste collection.
Rare sightings of jaguar cubs and a black bear on railroad tracks go viral...
Black bears and baby jaguars — both protected species — are known to live in the Bajío state, but they are rarely seen, especially along railroad tracks.
Gunmen kill 11, injure 12 at soccer pitch in Guanajuato state
César Prieto, the mayor of Salamanca, Guanajuato, condemned the attack and said it was part of an ongoing “crime wave” in the Bajío city and appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum for help to control the violence.
The extraordinary wildlife photography of Alejandro Prieto
World renowned Mexican wildlife photographer Alejandro Prieto discusses his new collection, Confluences, chronicling nature across Mexico.
Air Europa will open a new direct flight from Guanajuato to Madrid
The new flight, announced by Guanajuato Gov. Libia García at Spain's FITUR tourism fair, is expected to boost international connectivity and European tourism.
Alleged extortion boss ‘El Botox’ arrested in central Michoacán
Armed civilians blockaded roads in response to the arrest of "El Botox," who the government accused of extorting lime growers and orchestrating a high-profile assassination.
Guanajuato’s unknown, quirky, historic museum you won’t want to miss
Set in a 18th century hacienda that was once home to a noted Canadian artist, the Casa Museo Gene Byron is now one of Guanajuato's best, if underrated, attractions.
MND Local: Guadalajara January news roundup
New air links, an improved water system and public transport price increases all feature in our Guadalajara local news coverage this month.
Why Jalisco’s precious obsidian is vanishing
Mexico's obsidian has been used for everything from Mexica swords to polished jaguar statues, but its largest deposits in Jalisco are being depleted.
