Monday, March 2, 2026

MND_MEXICO CITY PLUS

Maximilian and Carlota

Carlota, the forgotten empress consort of Mexico

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When France helped install Maximilian on the throne of Mexico during the 19th century, it seemed the fulfillment of a dream for the emperor and his wife, Carlota. It would not remain so for long.
"You Dreamed of Empires"

You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue: A psychedelic reimagining of...

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Would Mexico's history be different if Cortés and Moctezuma had better listened to their translators? This question and others are explored in Álvaro Enrigue's hallucinatory fever dream, "You Dreamed of Empires."
Nissan Tsuru Mexico City taxi

The iconic Nissan Tsuru returns as a Mexico City taxi Hot...

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Prices are high for the newly released Hot Wheels collectible of the iconic pink Mexico City taxi. That's largely because of the nostalgia for the Nissan Tsuru in Mexico.
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Juan Carlos Yerenas, left, accepts the World's Best Coffee Shops award for his café, El Terrible Juan. At right, espresso brews at Histórico Café Tostador in Chiapas

These 3 Mexican coffee shops rank among the best in the world

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From Chiapas to Guadalajara to Mexico City, these three Mexican coffee shops showcase Mexico's coffee heritage while serving up world-class brews.
Kathleen Clement and one of her paintings of jacaranda blossoms at sunset

Mexico City says goodbye to American painter Kathleen Clement, who spent six decades documenting...

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An American painter who made Mexico City her home for over six decades, Clement created layered, translucent works that celebrated and mourned the natural world she loved.
Bosque de Chapultepec

An ode to and a brief history of Bosque de Chapultepec

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Both forest and urban park (twice the size of Central Park in New York City), Bosque de Chapultepec is a sanctuary and site of many attractions for Mexico City residents.
Museo de Arte Moderno CDMX

Gelman Collection of Mexican art on exhibit in Mexico for first time in 2...

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Jacques and Natasha Gelman assembled one of the world's greatest art collections and many of these masterpieces are being exhibited in Mexico City, albeit for a controversially short time.

CDMX ‘at peace’ as authorities take measures to prevent cartel violence

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Mayor Clara Brugada convened a “permanent” Security Cabinet session and sent 5,000 agents to guard the Mexico City International Airport following Sunday's operation against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Shakira and Zocalo

Shakira’s announced March 1 Zócalo concert is still on, as of now

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The free concert was to be a feel-good moment for a beloved performer to return the love to her Mexican fans. But harsh reality intervened in Jalisco and Mexico is standing by to see if the show will go on.
Uber Eats 'La que pica'

Uber Eats campaign, ‘La que pica’ celebrates Mexico City’s spiciest salsas

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As part of a new marketing campaign for Uber Eats, Mexico City's best taquería's are showcasing their spiciest salsas in bottles labeled as "La que pica."
ZUMPANGO , EDOMEX, 09ENERO2025.- Una aeronaves de Mexicana de Aviación llega a la pista del AIFA.

In Mexico City, AICM traffic falls for second straight year while AIFA gains ground

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Officials hope that the draw of the World Cup, an end to U.S. restrictions and completion of the remodeling project will rekindle the AICM and end central Mexico's air connectivity slump.
Shah of Iran and family

Inside the Shah of Iran’s secret life in Cuernavaca: Villas, bodyguards and Las Mañanitas

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After the Shah of Iran's exile in 1979, he briefly found a new home in Cuernavaca.
49ers

Confirmed: The San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City this year

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The five-time NFL champions will be making their third regular-season appearance in the Mexican capital, though their opponent won't be known until the NFL releases its full 2026 schedule.