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The joy of having things made in Mexico
In Mexico, you're one block away from your next favorite plumber. Or construction worker. Or seamstress. The sky's the limit!
Sheinbaum sends security forces to Tabasco to quell uptick in violence
The federal government is working with Tabasco Gov. Javier May to establish a security strategy after homicide spiked in 2024.
Is Xalapa Mexico’s cafe mecca?
The mountain city has much to recommend it — but perhaps nothing more highly than coffee.
2024 was a record-setting year for tourism in Tamaulipas
Despite a host of travel warnings, tourist flocked to the Gulf state's popular beaches and magical towns.
New cold front and ‘Norte’ bring high winds and freezing temps to Eastern states
Cold front No. 21 will collide with a seasonal "Norte" wind this week, bringing blustery conditions to Mexico's Gulf coast.
El Viejo de Año Nuevo: Veracruz’s strangest celebration
Exactly where it came from, nobody knows, but El Viejo is delightfully weird.
La Rama: A Christmas tradition that marches through time
Mexico has some unique traditions, but Veracruz's stick-waving, song-singing, mildly threatening La Rama might just be the most unique of all.
My American Dream is in Mexico: Alan
Disaffected with the direction of the U.S., a Bay Area poet moved himself and his family to start a new life in Veracruz.
What to do when you lose your dog in Mexico — A reunion chronicle
Microchipping pets in Mexico is not a thing. So, what do you do if you lose your four-pawed friend?
With state oil company Pemex behind on payments, small suppliers face financial crisis
Small Gulf Coast subcontractors are struggling to pay Christmas bonuses and other end-of-year obligations, or even shutting down entirely.
Bottlenose dolphins in Gulf of Mexico test positive for fentanyl, other pharmaceuticals
U.S. researchers said they found 3,000 pharmaceutical compounds inside the dolphins' blubber, which included opioids, sedatives and relaxants.
Alternative Mexican adventures for a Christmas to remember
Some of Mexico's most important sites can offer you the chance to enjoy them in peace if you visit during the Christmas period.
At overflowing Veracruz landfill, Greenpeace Mexico demands anti-plastic laws
The activists called for enforcement of existing plastic bans and management of unregulated dump sites.
