Luis Mendoza Acevedo, head of the Benito Juárez Mayor’s Office, announced the suspension of activities at the “La México” Bullring and the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium (the Estadio Azul) due to non-compliance with civil protection measures. The decision was made after massive events were held at both facilities simultaneously tonight, which contravenes the security […]
In Mexico, 8 Supreme Court justices will resign from their posts and will not participate in the elections
In a series of resignation letters published Wednesday, eight of the 11 justices on Mexico’s Supreme Court announced they would step down from their posts rather than participate in a contentious election of thousands of judges next year. The justices will serve out the remainder of their terms, most of which end in August. The […]
Netflix will broadcast NFL games live: When and at what time can you watch them in Mexico?
Streaming giant Netflix has taken a bold step by announcing a three-season deal with the National Football League (NFL). The collaboration marks a significant milestone as it is the first time the platform has partnered with a major sports league, a move that could transform its content offering and attract new subscribers. The company has […]
What were funeral practices like in ancient Mexican civilizations?
Funerary ceremonies in ancient Mexican civilizations included specific rituals such as burials with offerings, the pigmentation of bodies with ochre, and the construction of funerary urns, say anthropological specialists from INAH. According to INAH, “natural death” lacked significant rituals, while “family death” included more ritualized practices, while “institutionalized death” reflected social hierarchies, where funerals of […]
The “Pope Francis Memorial” is inaugurated in Mexico
During the prayer of Vespers during the solemnity of All Saints in the Basilica of Guadalupe, the kick-off was given for an initiative that seeks to contribute to the transmission of faith and the recognition of the elderly. The Cardinal Primate of Mexico, Aguiar Retes, reiterated the challenge of announcing the Gospel above all to […]
More than 22 billion dollars from international visitors enter Mexico from January to August 2024
The Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, reported that the income of foreign currency from international visitors showed an increase of 6.6 percent more than what was registered in 2023. Rodríguez Zamora indicated that in the first eight months of the year the arrival of 29 million international tourists was recorded, which represents an increase […]
This is how Mexico exported the Day of the Dead to the whole world
Mexico has a new star export product. The Day of the Dead and the multi-sensory storm that accompanies it, where cempasúchil flowers, papel picado and pan de muerto abound, has crossed borders and is gaining more and more popularity abroad. Although the phenomenon is more evident in the United States and Western Europe, countries such […]
Mexico: crucial for the NBA according to Adam Silver; expansion and additional games being evaluated
During the NBA’s 33rd visit to Mexico, the extension of a multi-year contract was announced that will allow the basketball league to continue playing in Mexico. This was according to statements made by Adam Silver, NBA commissioner at a press conference held before the game between the Miami Heat and the Washington Wizards. Silver highlighted […]
Nearly 200 families separated by US-Mexico border briefly reunite at annual event
Nearly 200 families gathered Saturday along a stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border in brief but poignant reunions with loved ones they hadn’t seen for years because they live across the border. Tears flowed and people hugged each other as Mexican families were allowed to meet for a few minutes at the border with relatives who […]
Chinese cars arrive in Mexico stacked like Legos
The import of Chinese cars, which began to skyrocket two years ago, brought Mexico’s Pacific ports to an unprecedented level of saturation. Today, after logistical adjustments and significant investments, the situation seems to have normalized, although the path to get there has been complex. China has established itself as the main supplier of imported cars […]