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Riviera Maya regains its color as sargassum subsides
Slowly but surely, the Riviera Maya has begun to regain the clear turquoise waters that underpin much of its tourist appeal, following several months of massive sargassum arrivals along the Quintana Roo coast.
Pemex contains another oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
An oil spill was detected at Pemex facilities north of Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, last Thursday, but the state-owned oil company said no crude will reach the coast.
Spanish exchange student killed in Morelos
The stabbing of 21-year-old Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera, a University of Granada student who was studying at the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, has caused indignation both in Mexico and Spain.
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Mexico, US aiming to resolve trade issues before US midterms
According to sources interviewed by Reuters, officials from both sides have expressed eagerness to hammer out a deal on aluminum, steel and automobile tariffs before the U.S. midterm elections in November.
MND Local: Independence Day in Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit
Independence Week celebrations in Mexico are already underway in Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit, writes Charlotte Smith, who shares details on parties and parades.
Mexico’s week in review: Exports and gas production hit record highs as patriotic spirit...
Mexico sent record exports to the United States in July, though the PISA test results and next year's midterm elections sparked more conversations at home. Here's the news you need to know for the week of Sept. 7-11.
MND goes all in on Mexico City: A perspective from our CEO
MND launches MND Local CDMX, a weekly feature with deeper news, events and trends for anyone living in, moving to or visiting Mexico City.
Mexico’s Supreme Court allows home cannabis edibles, but with a limited practical effect
It was a victory of sorts for marijuana advocates — another piece in the Court's piecemeal approach to decriminalization. If you're authorized, you can make a THC brownie, but you can't buy or sell one, or even share it.
Education Ministry signs deal with UNESCO to guide responsible AI use in schools
UNESCO will support Mexico's education ministry with technical assistance, teacher training and research as the country works out how classrooms should use artificial intelligence.
Mexico in Numbers: Corruption, bribes and who Mexicans trust the least
See how often Mexicans encounter corruption, state by stae, and which institutions are seen as most and least trustworthy.
Education Ministry blames screen use for Mexican students’ falling scores
President Sheinbaum had already promoted regulations limiting cell phones' presence in schools, but if the ministry is right, the screens may be not just a distraction but instead an obstacle to learning.
