Thursday, February 19, 2026

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A pile of 10-peso Mexican coins

Mexico will debut its first 25-peso coin in honor of the...

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The Mexican Senate on Tuesday approved plant to release three new coins in honor of the country's third stint as World Cup host.
San Miguel Writers' Conference

San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival draws record attendance

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A record crowd showed up for the San Miguel Writers' Conference and Literary Festival can you blame them? The 21st edition in San Miguel de Allende featured a who's who of contemporary writers.
Octavio Paz

Made in Mexico: Octavio Paz and the search for a national...

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Octavio Paz is not without his critics, but the Nobel Prize winning author and poet is an essential voice when it comes to understanding Mexican history and culture.
BETA Version - Powered by Perplexity

Why has Qatar dedicated 2026 to celebrating Mexico?

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Qatar is set to celebrate the best of Mexican food and culture this year, but why is the Middle Eastern nation so interested in a country on the other side of the world?
Salma Hayek with Culture Minister Claudia Curiel de Icaza and President Claudia Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum, joined by Salma Hayek, unveils tax incentive to boost film industry

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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 archaeological zone of Muyil in Quintana Roo recently reopened to the public as part of a beautification program aimed at improving the tourist experience at Maya heritage sites.

Million-dollar upgrades underway for Mexico’s museums, archaeological zones before World Cup

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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.
Hilda Palafox

Pausing and nature: Hilda Palafox in New York

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

MND Tutor | San Valentín

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

From Royal Albert Hall to Mexican prisons: Elena Durán’s journey home

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Elena Durán, the granddaughter of a Mexican immigrant to the U.S., has become world-famous as a flautist but has never forgotten her Mexican heritage or her childhood influences.
Cantinflas mural

The Cantinflas challenge: History, humor and hanging on

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Cantinflas is an iconic figure in Mexican cinema and his comedy, always from the point of view of the underdog, is still meaningful today.
portugal returns artifacts

For the first time, Portugal returns pre-Columbian artifacts to Mexico

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The voluntary return of Maya, Zapotec and Western Mexican pieces continues a trend of cooperation between mostly European countries and Mexico's cultural authorities, such as INAH.
Bar San Miguel in San Miguel de Allende

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roundup

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San Miguel de Allende has a full calendar of events this February, including the 70th annual Feria de la Candelaria and much more.
Valentine's Day Mexico City

Do Mexicans celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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Impressing your Valentine's Day sweetie in Mexico City isn't difficult. You just need to follow a few simple steps.
Los Tigres del Norte in San Francisco

Monday was the first-ever ‘Tigres del Norte Day’ in San Francisco, California

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Mayor Daniel Lurie presented Los Tigres del Norte with the key to the city during a Monday ceremony celebrating the norteño band's trajectory and influence within San Francisco's immigrant community.
Sheinbaum practicing a boxing pose

Sheinbaum’s latest ‘Boxing for Peace’ program enlists 5,000 fighters as paid youth mentors

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The initiative will pay participating boxers a monthly salary of 9,500 pesos (approximately US $550) in exchange for teaching boxing classes to children and young people for at least one hour per day.

Photographer chronicles Mexico’s iconic VW Beetles in San Cristóbal exhibition

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VW Beetles are part of the cityscape in San Cristóbal de las Casas, as photographer Paul O'Connor documents in his current exhibition.