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Mexico City opens investigation into fatal poisoning of dogs in Condesa

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Multiple dogs fell ill after taken for walks in the popular Parque España in the Condesa neighborhood, where blue capsules filled with white powder were later found in sausage meat. At least three of the stricken pets died.
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With Day of the Dead less than a week away, Mexico...

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The Mexican marigold is an essential part of Day of the Dead traditions, as an adornment on altars, or, for those who take the dead's visitations literally, as a path of strewn petals leading the departed to the door.
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4 new international air routes announced, including a direct flight from...

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Two of Aeroméxico's three new U.S. routes are recovered from suspended previous routes, made possible by a U.S. decision to lift restrictions. The Milan connection is a first for Cozumel.
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A partial blockade is slowing down traffic in Toluca, México state.

Blockades reported in Oaxaca, central Mexico and Veracruz as truckers protest insecurity, steep fees

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Over the weekend, national trucking associations said the indefinite national strike could involve as many as 1 million trucks, while warning the public of potential disruptions to the supply of goods and fuel. 
Sofía Robleda, holding a copy of her new novel, "The Other Moctezuma Girls."

Mexico Well-Read: A review of Sofía Robleda’s ‘The Other Moctezuma Girls’

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Sofía Robleda's newest novel, "The Other Moctezuma Girls," offers an entertaining mix of Mexican history and drama, infused with real moral force, writes MND book reviewer Ann Marie Jackson.
Low angle shot of a dog walker with multiple dogs in Mexico City.

How Mexico City’s pet boom is creating new income opportunities

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Mexico City's family dynamics are changing. And for freelancers like Haydé, it's a chance to cash in on the capital's pet ownership boom, writes Andrea Fischer.
Night falls on the Polanco Jazz Festival in Mexico City, with the stage illuminated in purple lighting.

MND Local CDMX: World-class coffee, cool jazz and kids’ workshops

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From a world-class coffee showdown to an open-air jazz festival and a creative workshop for the little ones, there’s plenty for everyone to look forward to in Mexico City in the coming months.
Basketball hoop hanging in a sports stadium waiting for the ball

NBA commissioner hints at Mexico City expansion

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“It’s a shorter flight from New York to Mexico than from New York to Los Angeles, so you can see why we’d be interested,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday.
A speaker addresses the 30th anniversary of the Indigenous Congress in Mexico City.

30 years after the Zapatistas shook Mexico, Indigenous leaders confront an unfinished struggle

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Tracy L. Barnett takes us inside the Congreso Nacional Indígena's 30th anniversary meeting, where many of the same struggles continue to affect the community three decades later.
Two designers stand next to their artworks in a gallery.

What happens when Mexican artisans meet Middle Eastern, South Asian design talent?

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What happens when Mexican artisans are paired with designers from the Middle East and South Asia? Design Doha found out.
A group of 3 men sitting around a table creating artwork with a colorful mural in the background.

How Mi Valedor helps Mexico City’s street community find its voice

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Logan J. Gardner goes inside Mi Valedor, the street paper that's giving some of Mexico City's most vulnerable people a second chance.
A painting of Mexica people in Tenochtitlán.

5 Mexica customs you’ve adopted if you live in Mexico City (and you haven’t...

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If you've spent any time in Mexico City, there's a good chance you've adopted some Aztec customs without even realizing it
Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City with elaborate skulls.

Spider-Man 2099 has a Día de Muertos secret in his origin story

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Mexico City's iconic Day of the Dead celebrations are inspirational, and in fact helped to inspire a lesser known version of a famed Marvel superhero, writes Alan Chazaro.