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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.
Aztec Rhapsodies: The first and only epic poem of the Conquista
Recounting the tale of the Spanish conquest, Aztec Rhapsodies tells of heroism, triumph and tragedy in epic verse.
Mercado Metro: The vibrant world of commerce beneath Mexico City’s streets
Mexico City has a subterranean level where art, history and urban life converge in myriad ways. Here's part two of a three-part guide to the metro's uncommon treasures.
Don’t miss these 10 highlights at Guadalajara’s May Cultural Festival
From an immersive whale art installation to folkloric dance, this year's 28th Jalisco May Cultural Festival promises something for just about everyone. Here are our 10 picks for standout events this year.
$1 books: Mexico’s bold plan to create 2.5 million new readers
FCE’s “25 for 25” project will deliver 2.5 million books throughout Latin America to promote reading and improve literacy rates.
A short history of Mexican political satire
Almost since the dawn of the lithograph, Mexican political satire has held power in the nation to account.
Who were the 19th-century scoundrels who kept trying to invade the Baja Peninsula?
Between 1850 and 1900, a series of failed fortune seekers tried to repeatedly invade the Baja Peninsula and Sonora, men history now calls the filibusters.
The surprising way classic literature is tackling Mexico City’s biggest social challenges
UNAM's Applied Literature Seminar has a novel way to tackle many of Mexico's most endemic social issues: by getting average Mexicans to confront them in classic literary works.
What should you expect on Labor Day in Mexico?
In Mexico, Labor Day is celebrated on May 1. Learn how Mexicans observe this day, what to expect to be open and closed and who gets a day off.
Opinion: Mexico’s Día del Niño is also Día del Libro (books!)
This April 30, let’s recognize the significance of children in society, make a fuss over the kids and give them the best adventure of all: the experience of reading.
Once a year in Zitlala, Guerrero, costumed jaguars do battle to petition the gods for rain
In the farming community of Zitlala, Guerrero, residents still take part in an pre-Columbian ritual where people in jaguar costumes battle each other to shed blood for the rain god Tláloc.
A long road ahead for the Mexican wolf
In the 1970s, the Mexican wolf was all but extinct in the wild. Using innovative conservation techniques, scientists have grown wild populations, but practical and political challenges mean this species is far from out of the woods.
Why holidays in Mexico hit differently: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the power of Mexico's communal holiday traditions.
From boom to bust and back: Tijuana’s complex history with the US
The city that once attracted Americans seeking liquor, gambling, and quick divorces now draws international companies like Kyocera, Toyota, and Samsung, revealing a resilient city that has always found opportunity at the border's edge.
Do you have a duende in your house?
Missing socks? Laptop not where it should be? You may have upset the household spirit who lives in your walls.
How Mexico taught me to mind my manners
Twenty years ago, Louisa Rogers' move to Mexico opened her eyes to how politeness here — including everything from casual greetings to formal address — acts as a vital social glue.
