Bumble Overtakes Tinder as Mexico’s Preferred Dating App

MEXICO CITY — Bumble has officially surpassed Tinder as the leading dating platform in Mexico, according to a new report by The Competitive Intelligence Unit (The CIU). The data highlights a significant shift in how Mexicans are navigating the digital dating landscape, with Bumble showing a notably higher success rate in forming long-term relationships. The […]

I Drove to Acapulco in a Kia EV3 and Challenged My Own Prejudices

I have a significant issue with electric vehicles (EVs): since they hit the market, I’ve struggled to believe everything they promise. And even though Kia was determined to prove me wrong, my skepticism didn’t vanish easily. It’s not that I think they are some grand conspiracy by brands or by battery manufacturers, nor am I […]

Law vs. Practice: Unpacking the Dual Legacy of Cortés in Colonial Mexico

A viral image of Hernán Cortés’s 1524 “Ordinances of Good Government” (Ordenanzas de Buen Gobierno) has sparked a fresh debate over the conquistador’s legacy. While the document provides a veneer of humanitarian concern, historians argue it represents only one side of a much more complex and exploitative reality. The document, held in the Archive of […]

Mobile line registration, an opportunity for identity protection in Mexico

As the risks associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for creating false or fraudulent content continue to grow, and as internet users increasingly rely on digital services, the creation of an official digital identity has become a crucial step in protecting citizens’ information. In response to this urgency, the registration of mobile phone […]

Americans Say Mexico Is Getting Expensive

But It’s Still Nowhere Near U.S. Prices Over the last few years, one complaint has become more common among Americans living in or moving to Mexico: “Mexico isn’t cheap anymore.” Rent has gone up in many popular expat areas. Grocery bills feel higher than they did a few years ago. Restaurants, utilities, and everyday services […]