Language use matters, but the more brainpower devoted to debates over words means the less we have to tackle other important issues.
Opinion
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For this long-term expat, visiting ‘home’ means some culture shock
Writing from Texas, 20-year Mexico resident Sarah DeVries shares what’s been tough to get used to this time around about life in the U.S.
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After 20 years in Mexico, I love my life more than ever before
Just as her mother warned her, Sarah DeVries came to Cuernavaca as a student two decades ago and fell in love — but it was with Mexico.
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Why, when it comes to reproductive rights, Mexico gives me hope
Some powerful people in this country support women’s humanity and autonomy, including Mexico’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Arturo Zaldívar.
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Prepare for the worst: corn supplies may have serious repercussions for Mexico
Those Mexicans living below the poverty line are totally unaware of the global realities regarding corn supplies and their possible effects.
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Taxis, Uber, and the search for an affordable ride home
In Xalapa, taxis still reign supreme, and use apps to reach clients. But with Uber gaining ground, taxi drivers face a tough future.
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What to expect when you’re moving in Mexico
Relocating within Mexico can be exhilarating and exhausting, but a few tips can make house-hunting and signing contracts go more smoothly.
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Dress fancy and avoid the clowns: a primer on attending parties in Mexico
Sarah DeVries’ humorous guide explains what to expect at a wedding, birthday or other celebration with your Mexican neighbors.
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AMLO’s position on Americas Summit cements LatAm solidarity against US influence
The general mood in Latin America is that the U.S. should not waste its time interfering south of its border.
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Who’s really in charge here?
Sarah DeVries reflects on how humans would rather believe someone is pulling all the strings in their lives than know that no one is at all.
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When verdant Xalapa is rationing, it’s time to think about water planning
After watching Xalapa turn shockingly dry and dusty this spring, Sarah DeVries wonders how much Mexico is preparing for droughts.
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Everyone deserves to live in a place that’s safe, functional and pleasing
But not everyone does, and it’s not for governments’ lack of trying. But they need to ask people what they want — and then actually listen.
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Expats moving to Mexico: Is it really that bad?
Greg Custer reflects on a recent MND poll in which many respondents said that Mexico’s growing expat population is not good for the country.
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Three basic steps Mexico must take to start building an honest police force
AMLO’s government never managed to build an incorruptible corp of officers because it never eliminated fundamental incentives for corruption.
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My biggest regret in moving to Mexico
It’s hard to find the right time to make a big change and pursue a dream but if you wait too long, you might never get the chance to try.
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Row over Summit of Americas guest list underlines Washington’s waning influence
Three weeks before its opening, the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles threatens to expose Washington’s weakness in the region.
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Masks are off and things feel normal again, but we’re not out of the woods
It’s tempting to feel done with COVID-19, but with kids left to vaccinate and 600,000 dead, maybe we don’t want to let down our guard yet.
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Will Mexico’s influx of foreigners wear out expats’ welcome?
What’s great for digital nomads and even mildly affluent gringo migrants isn’t always great for Mexicans. How long till we become resented?
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May good dads win the battle for men’s souls: female lives depend on it
In Mexico’s culture war against gender violence, one of the frontlines that may be seeing some progress is how fathers view childrearing.
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‘The lithium is ours,’ but can Mexico actually do anything with it?
AMLO got his wish as Congress approved the metal’s nationalization on Tuesday, but now officials must figure out how to manage the resource.
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AMLO’s great at lip service, but halfway though his term, little has changed
Antipoverty programs are up, but so are disappearances and narco impunity. And we still don’t know what happened to the Ayotzinapa 43.
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Latin America’s post-pandemic recovery looks browner than expected
It looked too good an opportunity to miss. Latin America was ideally placed to leap ahead in renewable power. It FULL STORY
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Moving the kids to Mexico? Here are some parenting differences few mention
Basic principles of childrearing are the same around the world; it’s the small things that differ: like how few children here have a bedtime.
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Mexico’s president takes recall elections to a whole new level
AMLO is hoping that Sunday’s vote gives a boost to his political agenda. If US recall history is any standard, he may be right.
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In a culture in love with humor, why can’t Mexico’s politicians take a joke?
Morena’s leaders seem to have little ability to handle mockery and end up going on the defensive. In what Mexico did they grow up?
