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Just over five months after the new judges were sworn in, Mexico’s court system is “in disarray,” according to a dozen current and former judicial employees as well as business…


The states of Nuevo León and Mexico City led the way with 2,500+ and 2,378 partners tying the knot in their respective Valentine’s Day events.

Mexico’s top cultural authorities are racing to ready dozens of landmarks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with renovations to be carried out at 12 museums and 46 archaeological sites.

The 30% income tax credit aims to boost Mexican cinema, particularly independent productions, while diversifying content, promoting works in Indigenous languages and ensuring more transparent use of resources.

The bust was carried out across four properties in Minatitlán, Veracruz, home to Mexico’s oldest oil refinery.

Mexico received 47.8 million international tourists in 2025 — up from 45 million in 2024 — marking a historic year for an industry that contributes approximately 8% of total GDP. 

Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, took the opportunity on Monday to repeat a message she has conveyed before — that girls and women can aspire to be whatever they want…


Realizing he’s better off back fighting people who aren’t actual boxers, Paul sets his sights on a political “heavyweight” instead.

Illegal trade in parrots has seen the red-crowned Amazon become a fixture in Texas, but it still faces struggles in its native Mexico.

Puerto Vallarta beckons in 2026, and MND’s local expert, Meagan Drillinger, has tips on where to stay and the best hotel options.

A new exhibition by Mexican artist Hilda Palafox in the Sean Kelly Gallery in New York showcases her passions for fire, femininity and nature.

Chinese New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse have arrived, and there are plenty of restaurants in Mexico City in which to celebrate.

Skaters, soccer stadia and sporting heroes: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?

Amor and more amor are on the menu as we learn Spanish with MND Tutor this week!


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