Amphipods resemble the sea fleas found on beaches, under seaweed. Except that those discovered by British researcher Tammy Horton and her Polish colleague Anna Jażdżewska have evolved for millions of years in total darkness, at a depth of 4,000 meters. Collectively, these 24 new species even form a superfamily whose existence was previously unknown: it’s […]
Masks removed in Mexico vs Portugal match
The ban on wrestling masks in Mexican stadiums ahead of the 2026 World Cup has generated surprise and anger among fans. The measure, implemented by FIFA, was evident yesterday during the Mexican National Team’s match against Portugal at Azteca Stadium, where security agents confiscated the masks of several fans who tried to enter wearing them. […]
“Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t come to Mexico because he knows that people are killed and disappear here every day.”
The hours leading up to the friendly match between the Mexican and Portuguese national teams were chaotic. The death of the Mexican fan at the stadium was compounded by other issues such as traffic jams, police operations, and demonstrations around the Azteca (Banorte) stadium. Several banners from the group “Mexicans Crying for Peace” appeared in […]
2026 Hurricane Season: This is the number of cyclones that will make landfall in Mexico
The 2026 hurricane season in Mexico is shaping up to be one of the most closely monitored due to the influence of the El Niño phenomenon. How many hurricanes are predicted for the 2026 season? According to preliminary forecasts from the National Meteorological Service (SMN) and specialists, up to 39 tropical systems are expected to […]
Criminal Violence in Mexico
On February 22, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”), the leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), with the help of U.S. intelligence. The operation represents one of the most significant disruptions to drug trafficking since the trade gained a foothold in Mexico in the 1980s. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration […]
How is the war affecting Mexico?
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is no longer a distant phenomenon for Mexico and has begun to directly impact its economy, energy security, and internal stability, in a scenario where experts warn that the country faces a structural vulnerability to international shocks. ‘It drives up fuel prices and puts pressure on […]
Rural women learn to operate tractors and break stereotypes in central Mexico
In conservation areas of Mexico City, women farmers are climbing onto tractors for the first time to learn how to operate agricultural machinery, a skill historically associated with men. This training, promoted by the government’s Commission of Natural Resources and Rural Development, has allowed female producers from boroughs such as Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Xochimilco, and […]
The reopening of Mexico City Stadium sparks criticism, mockery, and memes on social media: “It looks the same, and it took years.”
The inaugural match at the now-named Estadio Banorte—formerly known as Estadio Azteca—revealed a sharp division of opinion among attendees and social media users. The game between Mexico and Portugal, held on Saturday, March 28, 2016, marked the return of the iconic venue after 22 months of renovations. The renovated structure was hailed as an architectural […]
The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: “I’m already old, I don’t want to die here”
Just a few weeks ago, they were electricians in Miami. Or department managers at a multinational corporation. They were still fishing, just like they had for the last 30 years. They drove trucks. They owned an air conditioning company. They were collecting their pensions after a lifetime of work. And now? Now they seek refuge […]
Mexico will block Mexicans who do not renew this document on time from leaving the country.
The Mexican government has raised concerns among millions of citizens and foreign residents: those without a valid passport may face restrictions when crossing borders, both entering and leaving the country. The measure aims to end the practice of postponing passport renewal until the last minute. Far from being a simple recommendation, the current regulations make […]