The approval of the Comprehensive Care System Law of Mexico City represents an unprecedented step forward in recognizing the right to give and receive care, although its implementation will depend on the availability of budget, infrastructure, and institutional mechanisms to make this right a reality, warned lawyer Úrsula Martínez. On May 26, the plenary session […]
Mexico City achieves Guinness World Record with the world’s largest wave five days before the 2026 World Cup
Mexico City broke the Guinness World Record for the largest human wave outside a stadium, an event that drew tens of thousands of people and turned into a street party just five days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. To officially mark this milestone, authorities in the Mexican capital summoned participants three […]
The government of Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City is granting permanent residency to individuals considered high-risk by the U.S.
In Texas, a Pakistani man classified as a “Special Interest Alien” (SIA), meaning he had a history of travel to areas known for terrorism, was arrested after crossing illegally from Mexico. What he was carrying: a permanent residency permit issued by the Mexico City government on December 9, 2025. It was too recent and lacked […]
Mexico City traffic chaos: Blockades on major streets and avenues today, May 31
The streets of Mexico City’s Historic Center are once again in complete chaos due to protesters blocking major thoroughfares this Sunday, May 31. The road closures are primarily affecting streets near the Angel of Independence, the Monument to the Revolution, and the Zócalo. Due to the marches, Metrobús service has been suspended at several stations […]
CNTE confirms national strike and mega-march this June 1st in Mexico City, days before the 2026 World Cup
Just days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) confirmed that it will hold a march and a national strike on June 1st. This mobilization aims to pressure the federal government to address a series of labor, salary, and social security demands that the dissident teachers’ […]
Is Mexico City Airport ready for the World Cup?
Mexico City International Airport (AICM) has invested nearly twice as much as Estadio Banorte, renamed Mexico City Stadium by FIFA, in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the primary entry point for international fans arriving in Mexico, the airport aims to be fully ready before the tournament begins next summer. “The entire renovation […]
Dua Lipa and her foodie map of Mexico City: these are her recommendations on Google Maps
Through a collaboration with Google Maps, singer Dua Lipa and her platform Service95, which she describes as a “cultural concierge service,” published 12 curated lists featuring her favorite places to eat, drink, visit, go on dates, and buy books around the world. As a frequent traveler, Dua Lipa includes recommendations in cities such as London, […]
Screwworm infection in humans reaches Mexico City: Two cases detected in Tlalpan
Mexico City has registered two cases of myiasis, or screwworm infestation, in humans, located in the southern part of the city, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader). In its “Report on Active Cases of Screwworm Infestation in Mexico” as of May 27, corresponding to epidemiological week 21, the National Service for […]
First Case of Screwworm in Humans in Mexico City
The Ministry of Health reported this Wednesday the first case of screwworm infection in humans in Mexico City. The information from the epidemiological bulletin arrives three weeks after authorities reported the first case of myiasis infection in the capital—at that time, in a 12-year-old Doberman. Nevertheless, the city remains far from the total of 352 […]
Mexico City plastered with illegal advertising; chaos in the urban landscape
The excitement surrounding the World Cup has led to a significant setback in the regulation of Mexico City’s urban landscape. Jorge Carlos Negrete, president of the Foundation for the Rescue and Recovery of the Urban Landscape (FRRPU), warned that advertising companies have taken advantage of the Outdoor Advertising Law to saturate restricted corridors such as […]