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Off the beaten track in Oaxaca city
In the streets and murals of Jalatlaco and Xochimilco, Oaxaca city's two oldest neighborhoods, writer Bethany Platanella finds the soul of the state's capital.
Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Pacific coast, heading for Baja
The first named storm of Pacific hurricane season is expected to bring wind, rain and heavy swell to coastal states from Michoacán up to Baja California Sur.
What I learned from traveling on the Maya Train
Whether you're going to Cancún, Palenque, Izamal or Chichén Itzá, Bel Woodhouse has travelled it — and she's got some tips.
Families of disappeared Ayotzinapa students call for dismissal of special prosecutor
Sheinbaum recently rebuked Gómez — who faces accusations of embezzlement and bribery — for saying the government is "searching for corpses."
Health Ministry confirms 6 cases of human screwworm infestations in Chiapas and Campeche
Meanwhile, Mexico's agriculture minister is negotiating with U.S. authorities to reopen cattle trade and coordinate mitigation efforts.
Teachers in Mexico just got a raise. Why are they protesting?
CNTE teachers are protesting around the country. What are their demands, and what does the strike mean for schools and families?
San Cristóbal de Las Casas: Where does all the water go?
In San Cristóbal de Las Casas, locals are fighting for the right to reliable potable water amid corporate extraction concessions, aging infrastructure and health risks.
Who were Mexico’s ‘Corn People’?
One of Mexico's oldest civilizations, their inventions — from chocolate to ballgames — impacted the cultures of later peoples like the Olmecs, Maya and Mexica.
Pacific hurricane season is officially underway. Are you prepared?
As hurricane season kicks off, officials are sharing safety tips and urging coastal residents to prepare.
Club Botánico Rosa María: inside Oaxaca city’s cannabis oasis
At Oaxaca city's Club Botánico Rosa María, members can enjoy cannabis-infused drinks, take courses on growing and consume cannabis in a peaceful, welcoming environment.
Mexican alebrije artists exhibit their fantastical sculptures in San Francisco
The exhibit will run in San Francisco from May 10 to June 22 before it travels to other U.S. cities, such as San Jose, Reno, New York and Fresno over the coming months.
US suspends livestock imports from Mexico over screwworm infestations
The USDA suspended imports after the pest was detected in Oaxaca and Veracruz, drawing protests from Mexican officials.
Chiapas midwives denounce laws limiting access to birth certificates
Chiapas midwives say the new National Midwifery Registry and NOM-020 rules undermine traditional practices and hinder newborn birth registration.
