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Over 11 million pilgrims flock to Mexico City Basilica to celebrate the Virgin of Guadalupe

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Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada said 11.5 million pilgrims had visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe as of Thursday morning. (Galo Cañas/Cuartoscuro)

Millions of Catholic pilgrims made their way to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on Wednesday ahead of the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe this Thursday Dec. 12.

The Mexico City government reported that 8.5 million pilgrims had arrived to the Basilica precinct by 8 p.m. Wednesday.

The figure is almost as large as the population of Mexico City, whose 16 boroughs are home to some 9.2 million people, according to the 2020 census results.

Many more pilgrims arrived later on Wednesday night and on Thursday morning, some walking on their knees or crawling. Some arrived with tents, others just with blankets to bundle up on a chilly Mexico City night. The traditional Mexican birthday song “Las Mañanitas” was sung by pilgrims for the Virgin after the clock struck midnight.

The millions of pilgrims traveled to Mexico City from all all over the country and even abroad, according to media reports. Many pilgrims walked long distances to get to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (called Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe in Spanish), located in the northern borough of Gustavo A. Madero.

The Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe this year marks the 493rd anniversary of the purported apparition of the Virgin on Tepeyac hill, located near the Basilica site. Juan Diego, an Indigenous convert to Catholicism, is said to have seen the Virgin of Guadalupe on four occasions in December 1531.

Saint Juan Diego by Jose Guadalupe Posada
A rendering of Saint Juan Diego with dark skin, by famed artist José Guadalupe Posada, from circa 1895. ( Creative Commons)

Both the figure of Juan Diego and the dark-skinned depiction of the Virgin of Guadalupe are important elements of Mexico’s syncretic tradition, representing Indigenous Mexico’s embrace of Catholicism.

Many of the pilgrims who arrived at the Basilica on Wednesday were carrying pictures or statuettes of the “Virgen morena” (brown-skinned Virgin), the La Jornada newspaper reported. Others held small altars dedicated to her.

A number of pilgrims burst into tears upon arriving due to emotion, pain, tiredness, happiness or a combination of all of those things, La Jornada said.

The same newspaper reported that a group of five Venezuelan migrants were among the millions of pilgrims at the Basilica. The Venezuelans, who hope to eventually reach the United States, went to the Basilica to ask for “divine intervention,” La Jornada said.

Susana, a 63-year-old woman, made her way to the Catholic pilgrimage site from the state of Puebla. Accompanied by her children, friends and neighbors, she walked part of the way, aided by her walking stick, but covered a lot of the distance in one of various trucks that together formed a convoy.

“I’ve come to give thanks to the Virgencita because I’m alive and healthy,” Susana told La Jornada.

She said she would also pray for her family and world peace. “And while there is life and health, I will continue coming, as I’ve done since I was very young,” she said.

A young man wearing a crown bends down to light one of many candles, whose light illuminates his face
A young pilgrim lights a candle outside the basilica on Wednesday night. (Daniel Augusto/Cuartoscuro)

An elderly couple, Juana López and Francisco Hernández, made their way to the Basilica from Atizapán de Zaragoza, México state. As they have done for the past 10 years, they handed out food and drinks to the faithful — sandwiches, tacos, sweet bread (pan dulce), chocolate, candy, water and soda.

Accompanied by their daughter and granddaughters, the couple said the motive of their charity was to “thank God because he has always helped us and never abandoned us.”

A total of 12 million pilgrims expected between Dec. 6 and 15 

The Mexico City government estimates that some 12 million people will descend on the Basilica of Guadalupe between Dec. 6 and 15 to celebrate the Day of the Virgin. Just over 12 million people made their way to the Basilica during a similar period last year.

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada reported on the X social media platform shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday that 11.5 million pilgrims had visited the Basilica. She said that no problems had been reported by law enforcement authorities.

In a post just after midnight, Brugada congratulated “all the Lupitas on their day!”

“In Mexico City, it fills us with happiness to welcome the pilgrims who arrive with faith and hope,” the mayor said.

In a statement on Wednesday night, the Mexico City government said that more than 6,000 police officers had been deployed to patrol the influx of pilgrims to the capital and their arrival at the Basilica. While no security incidents had been reported, almost 1,300 people received medical care or advice in the Basilica precinct. Most pilgrims received treatment for ailments related to their pilgrimage, such as dehydration and non-serious injuries, the government said. Just one person was transferred to hospital for “observation.”

Twelve people got lost amongst the massive crowd but all were located and reunited with their families, the Mexico City government said.

According to the government, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is “the second most visited religious place in the world,” receiving “about 30 million devout and 10 million non-religious visitors each year.”

With reports from La Jornada

The mastermind behind Mexico’s greatest hits 

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Sandra Gancz Kahan
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José Alfredo Jiménez
You know him, you love him. José Alfredo Jiménez has been inescapable for almost an entire century. (José Alfredo Jiménez/Facebook)

Did you know that many songs you instantly associate with Mexico were written by just one man? José Alfredo Jiménez, one of the most prolific and cherished composers in Mexican history, is the mastermind behind countless ranchera and mariachi classics. Throughout his prolific career, he composed over 300 songs and appeared in several films.

Jiménez is known as “El Rey” (The King), for the title of one of his most iconic songs. This epic anthem has helped countless Mexicans rise back up with unapologetic pride when life has knocked them down. In “El Rey,” Jiménez boldly proclaims, “Con dinero y sin dinero hago siempre lo que quiero y mi palabra es la ley. No tengo trono ni reina ni nadie que me comprenda, pero sigo siendo el rey”: With or without money I always do what I want, and my word is the law. I have no throne or queen nor anyone who understands me, but I’m still the king.  

The macho way of letting go

Cuando Sale la Luna

If you ever need help overcoming a failed romance, ask the mariachi to play “Te Solté la Rienda.” “Como al caballo blanco,” the first verse begins, “le solté la rienda, a ti también te suelto y te me vas ahorita.” The same way I dropped the white horse’s reins, I’m letting you go, and you should leave immediately.

Then goes on to say: “Y cuando al fin comprendas que el amor bonito lo tenías conmigo, vas a extrañar los besos… y has de querer mirarte en mis ojos tristes que quisiste tanto.” And when you finally understand that you had beautiful love with me, you’ll miss the kisses… and you’ll want to look into my sad eyes that you loved so much. 

Dialing up the drama

In the guilt trippingly melodramatic “Pa’ Todo el Año,” he sings: “Si te cuentan que me vieron muy borracho, orgullosamente diles que es por ti / De hoy en adelante, ya el amor no me interesa. Cantaré por todo el mundo mi dolor y mi tristeza porque sé que de este golpe ya no voy a levantarme”: If they tell you they saw me very drunk, proudly say it’s because of you. From now on, I’m not interested in love / I will sing about my pain and sorrow all over the world because I will never recover from this blow. 

The rise of the charro icon

Jiménez’s music is closely related to the events that surrounded his life. Born in 1926 in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, he grew up in a country working to rebuild its identity after the Revolution. The figure of the charro, a farmer wearing a wide-brimmed hat and fitted suit, became a key unifying symbol in postrevolutionary Mexico. Famously performing in charro garb, Jiménez played a major role in strengthening this figure as a national icon, representing bravery, self-reliance and pride for rural people.

José Alfredo’s own background, however, was far from rural. The house where he was born, now a museum, reveals that he came from an upper-middle-class family. His father was the first person to open a pharmacy in Dolores Hidalgo, but his death in 1936, shattered the family’s comfortable lifestyle.

Jiménez, besides being a great singer, also explored acting. Here, the singer is pictured with Mexican actress Flor Silvestre. (José Alfredo Jiménez/Facebook)

After his father’s passing, at the age of 11, José Alfredo moved to Mexico City to live with his aunt and earn a living. There he began composing his first songs, whistling the melodies, as he never had any formal musical education. He dropped out of high school and formed a trio that played in bars for a few pesos. 

Jiménez’s life took a significant turn in the late 1940s when an established musician discovered his talent. Within a few years, his voice was heard on the radio across the country, and he quickly became one of Mexico’s most celebrated singers and composers. 

A monument to a legend at his final resting place

Jiménez was famously a heavy drinker, and the nightlife fueled his creativity. While drunk, he would grab whatever paper was nearby and start writing lyrics with remarkable ease. Unfortunately, years of alcohol abuse led to cirrhosis of the liver, and in 1973, he passed away in a Mexico City hospital at the age of 47. Despite his early death, his music continues to resonate across generations five decades later.

You can visit his final resting place in the municipal cemetery of Dolores Hidalgo. His tomb is an artistic masterpiece, featuring a colorful charro hat and sarape mosaic. At the base is inscribed, “Life is worthless. It always begins with tears and ends with tears. There, just beyond the hill, you can see Dolores Hidalgo. I’ll stay there, countryman, there’s my beloved town.”

The Mausoleum of José Alfredo Jiménez is a defining landmark of the Pueblo Mágico of Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. (Alistando maletas/Instagram)

His mausoleum is the only one in the cemetery facing west, a tribute to his song “La media vuelta,” where he sings: “Si encuentras un amor que te comprenda y sientes que te quiere más que nadie, entonces yo daré la media vuelta y me iré con el sol, cuando muera la tarde”: If you find a love that understands you, and you feel they love you more than anyone, then I’ll turn around and leave with the sun when the evening dies.

The legacy of José Alfredo Jiménez is a national treasure. His songs give voice to our emotions and the pride that holds us together. For many Mexicans, his music is a favorite form of therapy. He provides a safe space for us to feel our feelings and know that we’re not alone. In a very real sense, José Alfredo Jiménez understands us all.

Sandra Gancz Kahan is a Mexican writer and translator based in San Miguel de Allende who specializes in mental health and humanitarian aid. She believes in the power of language to foster compassion and understanding across cultures. She can be reached at: sandragancz@gmail.com

What’s in a Name? Unpacking the terms expat, immigrant, and migrant

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Two expats in San Miguel de Allende asking if the term expat is offensive.
Most of us like to think of ourselves as expats, but what really are we? Louisa Rogers is on the case. (Michael Balam/Cuartoscuro)

I admit it: I liked calling myself an expat. Something about the word sounded cool, even though no Mexican has ever called me, or any other foreigner I know, an “expatriada.” They refer to us as either extranjeros or gringos.

I thought of this recently when two Mexico News Daily readers commented that my use of the word ‘expat’ in an article I wrote was offensive and elitist. I pointed out, defensively, that the Oxford Dictionary’s definition of expat is pretty innocuous: “a person who lives outside their native country.” 

We can probably all agree that this woman fits the description of an expat. (Shutterstock)

What’s not to like? But while the word ‘expat’ may seem neutral at first, its implications are not. As you probably remember from high school English class, there’s denotation, the literal, textbook meaning of a word, as opposed to connotation, the subjective idea or sense — positive or negative, but rarely neutral — associated with that word. And it turns out, the connotation of the word “expat” is very charged. 

Unpacking the terms expat, immigrant, and migrant

What makes one person an expat and another an immigrant? I doubt most foreigners who move to Mexico think of themselves as ‘immigrants’. Moving here, for most of us, is a lifestyle choice and not the result of economic deprivation or dire circumstances in our home country, such as oppression or persecution. Even those foreigners who move to Mexico because they can’t afford to buy a home in the U.S. are still privileged economically, compared to most Mexicans.

The truth is, the word expat carries assumptions about class, race, education, affluence, and privilege, and usually refers to Western white people working or retiring abroad.

There are a few exceptions. For example, I’ve met professionals from India who work in the US high-tech sector. Although they’re not White, the kind of work they do gives them expat status (although they may be perceived as immigrants because they’re dark-skinned, just as affluent African Americans are sometimes stereotyped as people on welfare). 

Is this man an expat, and immigrant or a migrant? (Juan José Estrada Serfín/Cuartoscuro)

“Migrants” are people searching for higher pay and better living conditions, who move back and forth across a border to find work, like seasonal crop harvesting or construction. I’ve never met a foreign resident in Mexico who picks avocados and sends money back to their family in the U.S., the way Latino migrants in California pick strawberries and send money back to Mexico. 

Then there are the foreigners who work within the Mexican economy, who don’t fit into any of these categories. In Guanajuato, for example, where my husband and I live, we know foreign residents who teach English at the University of Guanajuato or perform as musicians in the university symphony. Their salary is decent only by Mexican standards, and their pensions are small. These foreigners have the privilege that comes with skin color, without the usual economic advantages.

To me, the word “immigrant” sounds less affluent, more like a person searching for better economic opportunities, than the word expat, which sounds classy and hip. No wonder I liked the sound of it.

Changing the words we use will not, by itself, change the inequities that privilege brings, but it’s a start. How we refer to ourselves and others carries weight. I, for one, have decided not to use the term ‘expat’ anymore. I’m an extranjera, a foreign resident of Mexico.

How do you feel about the word expat being offensive in nature? Does it describe us best, or is there another word you would use when describing yourself?

Louisa Rogers and her husband Barry Evans divide their lives between Guanajuato and Eureka, on California’s North Coast. Louisa writes articles and essays about expat life, Mexico, travel, physical and psychological health, retirement and spirituality. Her recent articles are on her website, https://authory.com/LouisaRogers.

Sheinbaum blames US for Sinaloa’s wave of violence: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of Mexico, led her daily morning press conference, accompanied by Ernestina Godoy Ramos, Legal Advisor to the Federal Executive; Arturo Zaldívar Lelo de Larrea, General Coordinator of Politics and Government; and Miguel Elorza Vázquez, Coordinator of Infodemia.
Whether she had planned to or not, President Claudia Sheinbaum spent a lot of her Wednesday morning press conference talking about the shaky security situation in Sinaloa. (Presidencia/Cuartoscuro)

President Claudia Sheinbaum spent quite a bit of time speaking about the security situation in Sinaloa at her Wednesday morning press conference.

She also revealed that she will travel to the violence-stricken northern state later this month, but stated that her visit would be focused on infrastructure projects rather than security issues.

A state police pickup truck from Culiacan, Mexico, with a crushed grill and destroyed headlights. The truck is parked half on the sidewalk and half on the street.
The aftermath of a cartel attack earlier this month on state police forces in Culiacán, Sinaloa. (Jose Betanzos Zárate/Cuartoscuro)

Toward the end of her mañanera, Sheinbaum made a brief comment about Donald Trump’s recent taunting of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, even though she said on Tuesday that she wouldn’t engage in tit-for-tat public dialogue with the former and future United States president.

Sheinbaum repeats AMLO claim that US was involved in ‘El Mayo’ arrest

While speaking about the security situation in Sinaloa, Sheinbaum asserted that “the arrest of a drug trafficker” in the United States — alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada — was the result of a U.S. “operation.”

The U.S. government, she added, “didn’t inform” the Mexican government about the “operation.”

Sheinbaum’s remarks came almost three months after former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador claimed that the U.S. government was partly to blame for the wave of cartel violence in Sinaloa because it carried out an “operation” that resulted in the arrest of Zambada in the U.S. on July 25.

By “operation” the ex-president apparently meant a negotiation with another alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López, that he believes resulted in the delivery of Zambada to U.S. law enforcement authorities at an airport near El Paso, Texas.

Ismael El Mayo Zambada and Ovidio Guzmán
Sinaloa Cartel faction leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, left, claims his U.S. arrest in July happened because Joaquín Guzmán López — brother of former Sinaloa Cartel faction leader Ovidio Guzmán, right — forced Zambada to board a plane to the U.S. where officials were waiting to arrest them. Ovidio Guzmán had already been extradited to the U.S. in 2023. (File photos)

The U.S. government has denied any involvement in the capture of Zambada, who alleges he was abducted and forced onto a U.S.-bound plane by Guzmán López, one of Los Chapitos, as the sons of convicted drug trafficker Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera are known.

Sheinbaum said Wednesday that the arrest of Zambada “triggered this wave of violence in Sinaloa” – i.e. a fierce war between the “Los Mayos” and “Los Chapitos” factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.

A long-running conflict between the rival groups escalated in September and has claimed more than 500 lives since then.

The presence of the federal security minister in Sinaloa was ‘welcomed,’ president says 

Sheinbaum told reporters that “there were very significant results” during the time Security Minister Omar García Harfuch spent in Sinaloa last week.

There were “very significant arrests” and drug seizures, and García met with members of the Sinaloa business community and the state’s security cabinet, she said.

“We’re going to continue getting results in Sinaloa and the whole country,” Sheinbaum said.

She asserted that the security strategy in Sinaloa has been strengthened as a result of García’s visit.

“There is different coordination now,” the president said.

She acknowledged that there is still fear and concerns about the security situation in Sinaloa among residents of the northern state, but stressed that she had “information” that the presence of García was very much “welcomed.”

Security Minister Omar Harfuch García
Security Minister Omar Harfuch García. (X)

“… It would be very good if that was also reported in the article,” Sheinbaum told a journalist, referring to a report on violence in Culiacán that was published by the El Universal newspaper on Wednesday.

‘I don’t think Canada should be spoken about like that’

A reporter noted that Trump called Prime Minister Trudeau “governor” of “the Great State of Canada” in a social media post, and asked Sheinbaum how she would respond if the president-elect referred to her in a similar way.

“I don’t think Canada should be spoken about in that way,” she said.

“Canada is also a free, independent, sovereign country. … I think that we should all treat each other as equals, in the end, it’s the maxim of [former Mexican president Benito] Júarez: ‘Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace,'” Sheinbaum said.

While she responded to Trump’s remark about Trudeau, the president reiterated that her government won’t respond to every statement the soon-to-be U.S. president makes.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sitting at a panel table at a negotiation meeting. Behind him are several large flags on stands.
President Sheinbaum also responded briefly on Wednesday to reports of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaking derisively about Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Justin Trudeau/X)

Trump has also suggested that Mexico should become a state of the United States due to the trade imbalance between the two countries.

Despite that remark, Trump’s tariff threats and his alleged mischaracterization of his call with the Mexican president last month, Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she was confident there would be “a good relationship with the United States” during the second Trump administration.

“And I say again, in the defense of our sovereignty and in the interests of the people of Mexico and the nation, we’re going to seek to collaborate [with the United States]. … In addition, we’re trade partners and we form a very powerful and strong joint economy,” she said.

By Mexico News Daily chief staff writer Peter Davies (peter.davies@mexiconewsdaily.com)

Sheinbaum creates commission dedicated to ‘justice plans’ for Mexico’s Indigenous peoples

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MND Staff
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President Claudia Sheinbaum, center, poses with smiling government officials and Indigenous community representatives as they hold up two official presidential decrees for the camera.
With federal officials and Indigenous representatives in attendance, President Sheinbaum formally created the Presidential Commission on Justice Plans and Regional Development for Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples at her Wednesday press conference. (Cuartoscuro)

President Claudia Sheinbaum signed two presidential decrees on Tuesday that seek to benefit Mexico’s Indigenous peoples.

In one decree, Sheinbaum declared that Indigenous language translations of a recently approved constitutional reform must be published in the government’s official gazette.

A child wearing a cowboy hat and traditional clothing looks at the camera as festival dancers prepare to perform in the background.
There are 68 Indigenous groups officially recognized in Mexico, including Purépecha communities like this one in Coeneo, Michoacán. One in every five Mexicans is Indigenous, according to government data. (Juan Jose Estrada Serafín/Cuartoscuro)

The reform, which took effect Oct. 1, guarantees a range of rights for Indigenous peoples.

In the other decree, Sheinbaum instructed the creation of the Presidential Commission on Justice Plans and Regional Development for Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples.

The president signed both decrees at her morning press conference on Human Rights Day, which is observed around the world annually on Dec. 10.

Article 2 of the Mexican Constitution now published in dozens of Indigenous languages 

A range of amendments to Article 2 of the Mexican Constitution took effect on Oct. 1 after they were approved by the federal Congress in September.

Article 2 guarantees a range of rights for Mexico’s Indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples. According to a decree published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on Sept. 30, they now include:

Mexico already has an official federally recognized Indigenous government with Indigenous governors representing each of Mexico’s 32 states. Recent changes to Article 2 of Mexico’s Constitution enshrine Indigenous groups with the right to greater autonomy to make decisions affecting their own communities. (Mayan Change)
  • The right to “decide, according to their [own] regulatory systems and in accordance with this constitution, their internal forms of government, coexistence and social, economic, political and cultural organization.”
  • The right to “apply and develop their own regulatory systems for the regulation and solution of internal conflicts.”
  • The right to “preserve, protect and develop their tangible and intangible cultural heritage.”
  • The right to “promote the use, development, preservation, study and dissemination of Indigenous languages.”
  • The right to “be consulted about legislative or administrative measures that are intended to be adopted when these measures could affect or cause significant impacts on their lives or environments.”

The modified article of the Mexican Constitution has now been published in close to 60 Indigenous languages. Those languages include Chontal, K’iche’, Mazateco and Náhuatl.

Adelfo Regino Montes, director of the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples (INPI), told Sheinbaum’s press conference on Tuesday that Article 2 of the Constitution has been translated into “64 linguistic variations” of “57 Indigenous languages.”

He said that the article will be translated into an additional 11 Indigenous languages.

“This is the work we still have to do in the coming days so that we can complete [translations to] the 68 Indigenous languages that are spoken throughout [Mexico’s] national territory,” Montes said.

Presidential Commission to assist in execution of justice plans 

Sheinbaum said that the Presidential Commission on Justice Plans and Regional Development for Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples will monitor and assist the execution of various government “justice plans.”

Montes noted that the Yaqui people in Sonora were the first Indigenous group to benefit from a justice plan before highlighting that there are now 17 justice plans that “benefit 26 Indigenous peoples in 12 federal entities.”

The investment in the plans, he added, is 27 billion pesos (US $1.33 billion).

“Our president has given us the instruction to provide continuity to these plans, but also to carry out new justice plans,” the INPI chief said.

Mexico's President Sheinbaum standing with a indigenous Yaqui woman in Sonora. She is holding a traditional Indigenous scepter in her hand decorated with ribbons in green, white and yellow.
Sheinbaum accompanied former President López Obrador in July to meetings between the federal government and the Yaqui of Sonora to hammer out a justice plan. Sheinbaum’s new commission will be tasked with bringing justice plans to all Mexico’s Indigenous peoples. (Cuartoscuro)

“We’re working on that; we’re coordinating with the different entities and departments,” Montes said.

Around one in five Mexicans identify as Indigenous, putting the nation’s Indigenous population at over 23 million. Indigenous Mexicans are more likely to live in poverty than non-Indigenous Mexicans and face discrimination in a variety of forms.

Many Indigenous groups claim they are owed compensation for past injustices.

The Yaqui people, for example, protested during Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s presidency to demand that the government compensate them for the expropriation of land for a range of infrastructure projects.

The López Obrador administration created a justice commission and justice plan for the Yaqui people and returned almost 3,000 hectares of land to them. It also carried out a range of projects, including water initiatives, in Yaqui communities.

On Tuesday, Montes said that the objective of the current federal government is to provide the resources that are required to attend to “the proposals and needs of our [Indigenous] peoples and communities.”

“That’s why the signing of this decree to create this presidential commission is of great importance,” he said.

Sheinbaum said that some 13,000 Indigenous communities will receive funding from the federal government in 2025 that they will be able to use in the way they see fit.

“We’re waiting for the federal budget to be approved. We hope that it’s approved this week so that next week, we can announce how this historic [measure] will be carried out,” she said, highlighting that “for the first time” local authorities in Indigenous communities will have “their own resources.”

With reports from El Universal and Sin Embargo

Mexico earns top spot in global food encyclopedia’s 2024 ranking

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A bowl of delicious pozole
Mexican pozole is one of the 100 best dishes of 2024/25 according to TasteAtlas. (Gonzalo Guzmán García/Pexels)

World-renowned food encyclopedia TasteAtlas has ranked Mexican cuisine third in its 2024/25 ranking of the world’s best food. Mexican follows Italian cuisine in second place, for dishes such as Pizza Napoletana, and Greek cuisine, for its Fystiki Aeginas and other famous dishes.

The annual ranking is based on 477,287 ratings of 15,478 foods from the TasteAtlas database. 

 

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The annual ranking is based on 477,287 ratings of 15,478 foods from the TasteAtlas database. 

Mexico has long been recognized for its rich food culture, particularly since UNESCO designated traditional Mexican cuisine as a cultural treasure, alongside French cuisine, in 2010.  

In this year’s “Best Food” ranking, TasteAtlas named several dishes, restaurants and regions across the country as some of the best in the world. 

Best Dishes 

TasteAtlas highlighted three famous Mexican dishes according to its user ratings including:

  • Cochinita pibil (ranked #12 out of 100) — a Mexican pork dish from the Yucatán region, typically marinated in annatto paste, bitter orange juice and garlic.
  • Sopa de lima (#53) — a chicken and tomato-based soup that is flavored with bittersweet Yucatán citrus and spicy habanero chilis.
  • Pozole (#75) — a hearty patriotic stew with hominy and pork.

Best Food Producers

Several food producers were awarded for their excellence in gourmet food and drinks. These include the spirits Mezcal Vago and Don Fulano, Oleosan (olive oil) and the cheeses Productos Lacteos La Providencia and Sierra Encantada.

Best Food Regions

The Yucatán Peninsula (#23) in the southeastern region of Mexico got 4.28 stars for 26 foods, including panuchos — a refried tortilla stuffed with refried black beans — and sopa de lima.

Puebla (#36) got 4.2 stars for 24 foods, including tacos arabes and chile relleno.

Oaxaca (#38) also got 4.2 stars for 33 foods, including several types of mole and chapulines (grasshoppers!).

The northern state of Sinaloa (#67) got 4.14 stars for six foods by TasteAtlas. In Mazatlán, you can visit high-rated restaurants such as El Mesón de Los Laureanos and Mariscos El Cuchupetas. 

Inside view of one of four large dining areas in El Meson de Los Laureanos restaurant in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, one of the four best food regions in Mexico according to TasteAtlas.

Iconic Traditional Restaurants 

TasteAtlas listed some of the most iconic traditional restaurants in Mexico, including the following: 

Best Drinks

Mexico is famous for its tequila, which is a distilled alcohol that comes from the agave cactus. This year, Cierto Reserve Collection Blanco from the town of Tequila in Jalisco was given a five-star rating in TasteAtlas. 

The country has recently become well-known for its mezcal, another agave-based alcohol that has a denomination of origin in Oaxaca, Guerrero, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Zacatecas, San Luís Potosí, Tamaulipas, Durango and Puebla.

Other best drinks in Mexico are Uciri organic coffee from Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, and Cielo Dentro Chocolate Balam from Morelos, just south of Mexico City.

TasteAtlas is an experiential travel online guide for traditional food. It has cataloged and mapped over 10,000 foods and drinks around the globe. 

With reports from NPR

Donald Trump nominates Ronald D. Johnson as US ambassador to Mexico

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Ronald D. Johnson standing in front of a microphone at a Department of State event. On the lapel of his suit is a pin bearing the flags of the U.S. and El Salvador
Ronald D. Johnson, who served as Donald Trump's U.S. ambassador to El Salvador from 2019–2021, is being promoted by President-elect Trump as someone who can help the U.S. stop the flow of illegal migrants and drugs into the U.S. (File photo/US Embassy)

United States President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that former United States ambassador to El Salvador Ronald Johnson is his pick for ambassador to Mexico during his second term.

“I am pleased to nominate Ronald (Ron) Johnson to serve as the United States Ambassador to Mexico. Ron will work closely with our great Secretary of State Nominee, Marco Rubio, to promote our Nation’s security and prosperity through strong America First Foreign Policies,” Trump said on social media.

Ronald Johnson, left, holding up his right hand before him and his left on a book held by a woman next to him as Johnson is sworn in as U.S. ambassador to El Salvador. Former Vice President Mike Pence is at the far right, holding an open black portfolio folder.
Ronald Johnson has been Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador before. Here he’s being sworn in as U.S. ambassdor to El Salvador in 2019. (US Department of State)

Johnson — an army veteran and former official with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) — served as ambassador to El Salvador during the final 16 months of Trump’s first term as president.

The president-elect wrote on the social media platform that he owns, Truth Social, that as ambassador to El Salvador, Johnson “worked tirelessly with Salvadoran authorities and our team to reduce violent crime and illegal migration to the lowest levels in History.”

“… Congratulations Ron. Together, we will put an end to migrant crime, stop the illegal flow of Fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into our Country and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!” Trump wrote.

If his appointment is approved by the U.S. Senate, Johnson — who shares his name with a Republican Party senator from Wisconsin – will replace Ken Salazar as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.

Salazar, a former U.S. senator and secretary of the interior during Barrack Obama’s first term as president, has been ambassador to Mexico since 2021. He succeeded Christopher Landau, who was ambassador to Mexico during Trump’s first term as president and was tapped by the president-elect this week to serve as deputy secretary of state under Rubio.

Johnson will be tasked with a key role in the second Trump administration — helping to manage the United States’ relationship with its largest trading partner, a country with which it shares a 3,145-kilometer-long border that is currently far too porous for the president-elect’s liking.

Migrant caravan in Tapachula
A caravan of migrants leaving Tapachula, Chiapas, in 2023, heading north, their ultimate goal to seek asylum in the United States. (Cuartoscuro)

In late November, Trump pledged to impose a 25% tariff on all Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States on the first day of his second term as U.S. president due to what he called the “long-simmering problem” of migrants and drugs entering the U.S. via Mexico and Canada.

He said that the tariffs would remain in effect “until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!”

Johnson could play a key role in the Trump administration’s negotiations with Mexico as it seeks to achieve those stated objectives.

Who is Ron Johnson?

A 2019 U.S. Department of State report published after Johnson’s nomination as ambassador to El Salvador noted that Johnson had “served the United States government for over four decades, first as an officer in the U.S. Army, and then as a member of the intelligence community.”

Prior to taking up the ambassador’s position in El Salvador, he served as the CIA’s Science and Technology Liaison to the U.S. Special Operations Command, in Tampa, Florida, according to the report.

“Previously (2013-2107), he was Special Advisor to the U.S. Southern Command in Miami managing collaboration between the Command and the Intelligence Community, the State Department, the CDC, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, USAID and others,” the State Department said.

The State Department report also noted that Johnson had had “substantive engagement on a wide range of regional issues including refugees, counternarcotics, counterterrorism, human rights and tropical virus disease control.”

It said that he had lived in Latin America for more than five years and noted that he speaks Spanish.

In his social media post on Tuesday, Trump highlighted that Johnson “served our Country for over twenty years with the Central Intelligence Agency after a distinguished career in the U.S. Army as a Green Beret.”

Ronald D. Johnson in a US Army uniform in an official photo from several years ago
Johnson had an extensive military career before being hired by the CIA. Among his accomplishments was leading combat operations in El Salvador as a military advisor during the country’s civil war in the 1980s.

“He graduated from the National Intelligence University with a Master of Strategic Intelligence,” he added.

A statement published by the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador in January 2021 to announce the end of Johnson’s term as ambassador noted that he arrived in the Central American country in 2019 with his wife, Alina Johnson. Johnson has four children and five grandchildren, according to a short profile that appeared on the website of the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador.

Sheinbaum: ‘We’re going to defend our sovereignty’

At her morning press conference on Wednesday, President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged that Trump had announced his pick for ambassador to Mexico.

Speaking more broadly about the bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States, she stressed that she won’t allow Mexico to be subordinated in any “collaboration” or “coordination” that her government enters into with its U.S. counterpart.

The bilateral relationship will “always” be a relationship of “equals,” she said.

President Claudia Sheinbaum standing at a podium at her press conference
At her Wednesday press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum stressed that Mexico “will do its part,” to work with the U.S. on reducing illegal migrants and drugs flowing to the U.S., but she expects the U.S. to working on stemming the flow of illegal weapons from the U.S. to Mexico. (Cuartoscuro)

“We have to defend that,” she said before asserting that there was “a lot of subordination” during the 2006–2012 presidency of Felipe Calderón.

“With us, there won’t be. We’re going to collaborate [with the United States] … but without subordination,” Sheinbaum said.

She said that Mexico will continue to collaborate with the United States on efforts to combat drug trafficking to the U.S. but emphasized that Mexico wants the U.S. to do its part to reduce the number of weapons flowing south.

“It’s not just a matter of drug trafficking … but also the violence generated in Mexico with the entry of weapons [from the U.S.],” Sheinbaum said.

“… We want a reduction in violence and construction of peace,” she said.

“We want homicides and other high-impact crimes to go down, many of which are linked to organized crime,” Sheinbaum said, adding that achieving the objective requires a reduction in the number of weapons coming into Mexico from the United States.

“That’s why I say that with this ambassador or others, we’re going to defend our sovereignty, our condition of equality [with the United States], and we’re going to collaborate and cooperate on everything that is required, but always in the interest of the people of Mexico and the nation,” she said.

Mexico News Daily 

Beyond belief: 10 fascinating facts about the Virgin of Guadalupe

By
María Ruiz
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The Mexican flag alongside the Virgin of Guadalupe
As legend has it, the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe miraculously appeared on December 12, 1531 just north of Mexico City, on the hill of Tepeyac. (Edgar Henríquez/Unsplash)

December 12 is a very important date for thousands of Mexicans and followers of La Guadalupana (the Virgin Mary), as it is the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, an icon of syncretism between Indigenous and Spanish cultures in Mexico. Her image, with mestizo features, symbolizes the cultural fusion that occurred during the Conquest and gave rise to Mexican identity.

The history of the Virgin of Guadalupe dates back to Dec. 9, 1531, when according to Catholic tradition, the Virgin Mary first appeared to Juan Diego, a converted Indigenous man, on the hill of Tepeyac.

A woman with a temporary tattoo of the Virgin of Guadalupe
The image of the Virgin has inspired creations of all kinds, from artwork to t-shirts to accessories and more. (Fernando Carranza García/Cuartoscuro)

The apparitions

  • First Apparition (December 9): The Virgin asks Juan Diego to request the bishop to build a temple in her honor.
  • Second Apparition (December 9): The Virgin insists that Juan Diego return the next day to see the bishop.
  • Third Apparition (December 10): The bishop asks for a sign; the Virgin promises to give it the next day.
  • Fourth Apparition (December 12): The Virgin sends Juan Diego to collect roses as a sign for the bishop.
  • Fifth Apparition (December 12): The Virgin appears to Juan Diego’s sick uncle, healing him.

The miracle of the tilma

When presenting himself to Bishop Fray Juan de Zumárraga, Juan Diego unfolded his tilma (a cloak), letting the roses fall. At that moment, the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe miraculously appeared printed on the ayate (the cloth).

Every year, thousands of pilgrims walk to the Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on her feast day.
Every year, thousands of pilgrims walk to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on her feast day. (Graciela López/Cuartoscuro)

10 interesting (and quirky) facts about the Virgin of Guadalupe

  1. Origin of the name: The etymological origin of Guadalupe is a subject of controversy. Some experts suggest it comes from the Arabic “Wad-al-luben” or “Wuad al luben,” meaning “hidden river” or “river of black stones.” Another theory suggests a combination of Arabic and Latin: “Wad” (river) + “lupus” (wolf), resulting in “river of wolves.” Finally, a third theory indicates that the origin of the name is actually Nahuatl, from the word “Coatlaxopeuh,” which sounds similar to “Guadalupe” and means “the one who crushes the serpent.”
  2. Details about the mantle: On the mantle of the Virgin, there are 46 stars distributed asymmetrically, reflecting the constellations of the winter sky on Dec. 12, 1531, the day of the apparition. The pupil of the Virgin’s eyes has also been studied by many; it reflects the image she sees when she reveals her mantle to Juan Diego and Bishop Fray Juan de Zumárraga, although this topic has been — understandably — controversial among the scientific community.
  3. A miracle? Juan Diego’s tilma is a typical cotton garment made with maguey fibers, which was used to cover much of the body during the era. The average lifespan of this material is 20 to 25 years; therefore, it is surprising that almost 500 years later it remains intact despite the adverse conditions it faced for more than 100 years — without any type of protection and exposed to heat from candle flames, wind and humidity.
  4. Number of pilgrims: The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most visited Marian sanctuaries in the world; it even surpasses the Vatican in terms of pilgrims, attracting more than 11 million Guadalupans annually.
  5. Followers of Guadalupe: Some internationally recognized public figures are faithful to Guadalupe. An example is former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau, who previously shared on his X account that he believes the Virgin of Guadalupe granted him the miracle of becoming an ambassador in Mexico. Other personalities include famous guitarist Carlos Santana, Saint John Paul II, actor and tenor José Mojica, among others.

    “I give infinite thanks to Our Lady of Guadalupe for having heard my prayers when I asked her to appoint me as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. It has been an unforgettable experience for our family and we will always have Mexico in our hearts.” (Christopher Landau/X)
  6. A devotion that crosses borders: Guadalupan devotion has spread throughout the world. In places like St. Peter’s Basilica in Italy, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and Santa María Basilica in Seville, we can find altars dedicated to the Virgin.
  7. Three churches: After the fifth apparition in 1531, the bishop ordered a small temple to be built on Tepeyac Hill. Later, in 1695, architect Pedro de Arrieta constructed the old basilica. Due to the instability of the ground and the frequency of earthquakes in Mexico City, we can see today that this basilica started to lean and sink over time. Because of this, in 1974 architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez built a new basilica with a modern design and greater capacity to accommodate the thousands of pilgrims who visit.
  8. A television program: Devotion to the Virgin is so popular today that Televisa created a program titled “La Rosa de Guadalupe” in 2008, which addresses social themes and challenges such as drug addiction, alcoholism and bulimia, among others. Its goal is to convey a positive message and a lesson in each episode.
  9. A symbol of freedom: During the Independence movement, Father Miguel Hidalgo took a banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe and used it as an emblem of his struggle.
  10. Lupes and Lupitas: In Mexico, the name Guadalupe is very popular among both men and women: José Guadalupe or María Guadalupe. Surely you know many Lupitas or Don Lupes. So now you know, on December 12, hug a Lupita to congratulate her.

With reports from BBC, ADN40 and Gaceta UNAM

María Ruiz is a resident of San Miguel de Allende. She works full-time as an Assistant Editor at Mexico News Daily and enjoys taking photos in her free time.

Oaxacan whiskey blends Mexican culture with international tradition

By
Anna Bruce
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Sierra Norte Whiskey
(All photos by Sierra Norte/Instagram)

Recently, Mexican whiskey has been finding its way into some of the country’s most interesting bars. Whiskeys produced in Mexico generally use Mexico’s favorite grain: corn. Oaxaca-based distiller Sierra Norte takes this focus a step further by focusing on individual species of maize. Their fascinating range of spirits is distilled from locally grown heirloom corn.

Sierra Norte’s selection currently showcases six expressions made from carefully selected corn cobs: black, white, yellow, red, purple and rainbow, the last of which comes from corn that grows with multi-colored cobs. Each has a unique flavor. Typically the expressions are finished at 45 percent after two years in toasted French oak barrels. 

multi-colored corn cobs ready to be distilled into whisky
Indigenous varieties of multi-colored corn are chosen for the production process.

Corn has been grown in Oaxaca for thousands of years and is the basis of much of the traditional diet. Therefore it is exciting that whiskey brands like Sierra Norte are finally emerging from the region, sharing the rich and delicious flavor of Oaxaca’s corn whiskey with the world. 

Founder Douglas French is better known for his mezcal brand Scorpion, which he launched in the mid-1990s with the help of a team of local women. Since then Scorpion has been produced at their distillery in San Agustín de las Juntas. Following a period of agave scarcity, French and his team began to explore distilling other Oaxacan products.

While scouring markets for agave, French met farmers from the Sierra Norte selling different colored corn cobs. He planted some of the grains in his own fields and shared the outcome with local growers. Now there are several producers he can buy the grains from, to produce Sierra Norte whiskey. 

The Sierra Norte distillery is located in San Agustín, about 30 minutes from downtown Oaxaca, hidden down a narrow dusty street, behind a large but unassuming gate. Once inside, however, visitors find a lush plant nursery, bursting at the seams with flowers and young agave plants. Literally tons of old industrial textile machine parts have been repurposed into sculptures and plant pots. 

There is also some rustic but impressive equipment for the production of mezcal and now whiskey. Alongside the big copper pots used for distillation, members of the Sierra Norte team go through hundreds of cobs of corn, separating the cobs into piles by color. Some pull kernels by hand.

Manager Rogelio Hernández Vez explains that to develop the Scorpion mezcal distillery for whiskey, “4000 liter-tanks were brought in, along with a steaming system, and new pot stills were added to the distillation area.”

The corn is then fermented in stainless steel tanks for around five days. At this stage malted barley is added to the corn; approximately 15 percent barley to 85 percent corn. According to Hernández Vez, barley has a higher sugar content than corn and is needed to stimulate the fermentation.

Sierra Norte is distilled twice, first in stainless steel and then in copper alembic stills. Initially coming out of the still the liquid is clear. What French describes as ‘moonshine.’ At this stage the whiskey has a rich smell and taste of the corn itself.

The stills in which the whiskey is first distilled.

The next step is aging in barrels. French is passionate about barrel aging and has an extensive range of barrel-aged mezcal, as well as whiskey. Both are aged in 230-liter French oak barrels, which he originally brought over from France to Oaxaca via the port of Veracruz. 

These barrels are charred using oak coals. Charring the inside of the barrel breaks down the structure of the oak, allowing easier penetration by the spirit. It also creates flavor. 

The barrels are laid to rest in concrete cellars. Although the cellars are meant to be cool, there is still considerable evaporation. In whiskey this evaporation during aging is referred to as the “angel’s share.” According to French, Oaxaca’s angels are particularly boozy. 

Sierra Norte whiskey is aged in these cellars for two years. The first barrels of whiskey were filled in 2014 and the Sierra Norte brand officially launched in 2016.

Sierra Norte Whiskey in casks
The whiskey is distilled in traditional casks, in line with U.S. regulations.

Typically, whiskey produced in Mexico is made from corn and follows United States regulations. This is partly due to much of the product being made to export. This is also true of Sierra Norte. The distiller began producing a mere 250 liters but now produce 8,000 liters and are enjoying global success, exporting Oaxacan whiskey to more than 12 countries. 

Charlie Prince, president of multi-country whiskey tasting club Drammers, says the organization’s international members have shown an interest in the new wave of Mexican corn whiskeys. “We actually bought three single barrels from [Sierra Norte]: a green corn whiskey, a rainbow corn whiskey and a yellow corn whiskey.”

Recently, French and his team have opened the doors of the distillery so visitors can learn about the process and have a full tour of the aging cellars, followed by a tasting of Sierra Norte’s whiskey, presented at different stages of aging. The team guides you through the nuanced flavors of the corn and influence of the barrel. To take a tour, contact Sierra Norte directly. Rambling Spirits can also incorporate a visit as part of a day of Oaxacan spirits.

Anna Bruce is an award-winning British photojournalist based in Oaxaca, Mexico. Just some of the media outlets she has worked with include Vice, The Financial Times, Time Out, Huffington Post, The Times of London, the BBC and Sony TV. Find out more about her work at her website or visit her on social media on Instagram or on Facebook.

Try a Mexican spin on Southern comfort with these corn fritters and homemade aioli

By
Stephen Randall
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Corn fritters with chili-lime aioli
(Canva)

Corn fritters, as we know them in their Tex-Mex glory, are the kind of food that feels like it’s been around forever, but in truth, they’re a fairly recent remix. Think of them as a culinary handshake between the U.S. South and the Tex-Mex borderlands: a marriage of crispy indulgence and bold, Southwestern flair.

It all boils down to corn, the backbone of Tex-Mex cuisine. From tortillas to atole, corn has been the star ingredient in Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking for centuries. But fritters? That’s a Southern twist. The South had its own deep connection to corn — think cornbread, hushpuppies and grits — but what they brought to the table was a love of frying. Fry anything in hot oil, and you’ve got comfort food gold. If you can do it to Oreos, no food is safe from the Southern frying pan.

Deep fried oreos
Deep fried oreos are the unholy union of Glasweigan cuisine and diabetes. But they’re probably quite tasty. (Grace Like Rain/Pinterest)

By the mid-20th century, as Tex-Mex cuisine gained traction beyond Texas cowboys, recipes for fritters started appearing in cookbooks, usually spiced up with chili powder, cumin or jalapeños for an extra kick. It wasn’t just about frying anymore; it was about packing every bite with a rodeo of flavor.

Tex-Mex corn fritters are a little more rebellious than their Southern cousins. They’re often loaded with sharp cheddar, green chilis or diced onions and served with dips that scream Southwest, like smoky chipotle crema or tangy chili-lime aioli. Restaurants along the border added them to menus as appetizers, the kind of thing you eat before a sizzling plate of fajitas or a margarita or two. Their versatility made them a hit— they could go sweet or savory, plain or piled high with toppings.

Now, corn fritters are a staple at backyard barbecues, food trucks and trendy brunch spots. They’ve become a canvas for experimentation, whether stuffed with queso fresco or served with a drizzle of hot honey. Tex-Mex corn fritters aren’t just a dish—they’re a celebration of the region’s melting pot of flavors, proof that even a humble fritter can still elevate a cuisine.

Corn Fritters with Chili-Lime Aioli

Ingredients

For the corn fritters

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels (or canned/drained, or frozen/thawed)
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped (optional)
  • ¼  cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 100g canned chipotles, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the chili-lime aioli

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp hot sauce 
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Make the chili-lime aioli

  1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, garlic, chili powder, lime zest, lime juice and hot sauce.
  2. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  3. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Make the corn fritters

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in corn kernels, green onions, shredded cheese if using and chipotles.
  2. Heat about ¼ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping in a small bit of batter— it should sizzle immediately.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of batter, about 2 tbsp each, into the hot oil. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
  4. Arrange the fritters on a platter and serve hot with the chili-lime aioli for dipping.

Stephen Randall has lived in Mexico since 2018 by way of Kentucky, and before that, Germany. He’s an enthusiastic amateur chef who takes inspiration from many different cuisines, with favorites including Mexican and Mediterranean. He also runs the Recipe Rankers YouTube channel.

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