Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered a 1,000-year-old statue of a Maya warrior in the basement of a temple at Chichén Itzá in the Yucatán Peninsula. The statue depicts a warrior wearing a helmet shaped like a serpent with its jaws open, as well as a feathered headdress, Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) […]
American Airlines unveils new international route Tokyo to Tulum
American Airlines continues to build a network like no other with more nonstop international operations in 2024. Get ready to explore ancient ruins, mystical cenotes, diverse landscapes, and white-sand beaches with a new service to Tulum, Mexico (TQO), launching next spring. Separately, American has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to […]
Diabetes, the other great pandemic of the 21st century in Mexico and worldwide
The disease mostly affects strata with lower socioeconomic levels; According to a study published in The Lancet, by 2050 there could be more than 1.3 billion people diagnosed with this disease. Diabetes affects 531 million people in the world, according to data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), and it is estimated that in 2030 […]
Living legend Paul McCartney to perform at CDMX’s Foro Sol tomorrow November 14
British music icon Paul McCartney is back in Mexico City for a concert tomorrow, Tuesday, November 14. The performance is part of his international Got Back Tour and marks his first appearance in the Mexican capital in six years. The former member of The Beatles shared the news in a video via Instagram, with the […]
One hundred thousand INE credentials in Yucatán will expire before the 2024 election
The National Electoral Institute (INE) called on citizens to review the validity of their voting credentials, as well as the data corresponding to their federal and local districts, according to the location of their home, since as of last September 106,548 had already They had to update it. This new credential will be valid for […]
Endangered felines population grows in Yucatán
The population of endangered felines is growing in Yucatán, including species such as jaguar, ocelot, puma, and jaguarundi. Trap cameras installed in the Yucatan natural reserves have recorded the increase in jaguars, an endangered species that for the Maya symbolizes power, strength, life, and fertility. “We found such beautiful and culturally important species, like jaguars,” […]
Acapulco was built to withstand earthquakes, but not a Category 5 Hurricane
Author Acapulco wasn’t prepared when Hurricane Otis struck as a powerful Category 5 storm on Oct. 25, 2023. The short notice as the storm rapidly intensified over the Pacific Ocean wasn’t the only problem – the Mexican resort city’s buildings weren’t designed to handle anything close to Otis’ 165 mph winds. While Acapulco’s oceanfront high-rises were built […]
Eight suicides in 4 months inside a Morelos women’s prison
A women’s prison in Morelos, Mexico plagued by food poisoning and poor medical care has now been hit by a wave of eight suicides in the last 4 1/2 months, local authorities confirmed on Thursday, November 9th. The Federal Prisons Bureau confirmed the suicides in a statement and said it was taking steps to improve […]
Los Cabos: an active environmental community
It’s no secret that the beaches of Los Cabos are some of the most beautiful and sought after by tourists, but what many don’t know is that they are also home to five of the most biodiverse and productive maritime regions in the world. Associates from the Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa, a […]
Next year, you can’t miss Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade… (VIDEO)
Skeleton marching bands and dancers in butterfly skirts join in Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade. MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thousands of people turned out on Saturday, November 4th, to watch Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade as costumed dancers, drummers, and floats took a festive turn down the Paseo de la Reforma […]