The small town in Chiapas famous for its church with pine flooring, the scent of copal, and its traditional cuisine featuring mole, pox, and Tzotzil broth.
San Juan Chamula is one of those small towns in Chiapas that you do not visit just to “see a pretty place,” but rather to understand a deeply different, proud, and living way of life. Just a few minutes from San Cristóbal de las Casas, this destination combines spirituality, Tzotzil tradition, a marketplace, mountainous landscapes, […]
Poverty in Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas, and its causes
Mexico has been able to reduce poverty starting from the second half of the 20th century in a historical trend, which was only interrupted during severe macroeconomic crises or shocks, such as those of 1983, 1994, and 2008. The variables with the highest explanatory power regarding the evolution of poverty are GDP per capita (in […]
Exhibition on cochineal and its biocultural impact in Oaxaca to open
With the aim of reflecting on the intersection of traditional knowledge, scientific research, and the state’s textile heritage, a photography and textile exhibition titled “Cochineal: Citizen Science and Education for Biocultural Diversity” opens to the public this Friday, June 12. The opening event is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Alfonso Rivas Gallery. The exhibition […]
Today, the “Princesas” drag queen show at the La Mancha Cultural Center.
Oaxaca City’s nightlife and drag performance scene are set for a spectacular showcase with the presentation of the drag show titled “Princesas.” Produced and presented by the collective Las Serezas, this show promises an evening brimming with talent, music, professional characterizations, and artistic expression, offering an innovative experience for local audiences. The event is scheduled […]
Rains from Boris and heavy swell destroy 54-million-peso theater in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca.
The boardwalk’s open-air theater—located on the open beach in the Miramar neighborhood of Salina Cruz—was destroyed by the recent rains left in the wake of Storm Boris, as well as by the strong currents and high waves associated with the phenomenon known as mar de fondo (long-period ocean swells). The project, which cost 54 million […]
Guanajuato among states with lowest extreme poverty; public policies sustain and drive progress: Rosario Corona Amador
Guanajuato Has More Than 20 Social Programs to Reduce Poverty and Improve Quality of Life In the Secretariat of New Beginnings (Secretaría del Nuevo Comienzo), more than 20 social programs are aimed at addressing different forms of poverty and providing tools to improve the quality of life of the people of Guanajuato. According to Rosario […]
Activists in Guanajuato denounce the failure of several municipalities to comply with public policies regarding sexual diversity.
More than half of the state’s municipalities lack a Sexual and Gender Diversity Unit, hindering the implementation of public policies focused on the community and resulting in non-compliance with the Law for Persons of Sexual and Gender Diversity. Hazael Ruiz, a member of the Pride Festival Committee in the city of Guanajuato, noted that organized […]
San Miguel de Allende gears up for the Convite de Locos with over 120,000 spectators.
On June 14, San Miguel de Allende will celebrate one of its most iconic traditions: the Convite de Locos (Procession of the “Mad Ones”), a festivity that honors Saint Anthony of Padua and strengthens the municipality’s cultural identity. The municipal government also highlighted that the celebration retains its religious and community roots. The tradition originated […]
A 2-for-1 deal! Wine, mead, and medieval knights take over this beautiful hacienda in Querétaro.
Jousting, Viking Weddings, Mead, and Wine Await at This Medieval Experience Near Mexico City If you are planning a summer getaway, mark your calendar because one of the most unique events of the season is coming to Querétaro. The 4th Medieval Festival at Hacienda Tovares will combine an equestrian wine harvest celebration with horseback jousting, […]