The Killing of Benjamín Medrano: Mexico’s First Openly Gay Mayor Murdered in Jalisco
Benjamín Medrano Quezada was fatally shot in Guadalajara on July 7, 2026. He was 59. Authorities are investigating the killing, but no arrests have been made.
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Mexico Slowly Opens Its Doors to Travelers With Disabilities
Mexico welcomes tens of millions of tourists a year. For the roughly 20.8 million Mexicans who live with some form of disability — about 16% of the population,…
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New Suburban Train Connects Mexico City to Felipe Ángeles Airport
Airport officials hope the new suburban train will boost activity at Felipe Ángeles International Airport, which has been widely avoided by travelers since first opening in 2022. The…
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New Rule to Officially Allow Uber Pickups at Mexico City Airport
Mexico’s most important airport seems to be on the verge of finally getting its act together when it comes to ride-sharing services. For a long time, travelers at…
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Tijuana Beyond the Border: What Travelers Actually Need to Know
Tijuana reality is more nuanced than either the old reputation or the new boosterism suggests. File photo Tijuana has always been a city that people think they understand…
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Mexico’s World Cup Exit to England: Why Fans Are Celebrating Despite the Loss
Mexico’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup was a bitter pill to swallow for fans, but the team’s performance and grit have…
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Archaeologists Unearth Minanbé, a 1,200-Year-Old Maya City Hidden in the Jungle
The Calakmul Biosphere is home to an enormous number of Maya archaeological sites, dating from the dawn of Maya civilization to the…
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Mexico City World Cup Celebration Turns Deadly: 4 Dead at Angel de la Independencia
Celebrations turned deadly as four people lost their lives in Mexico City at the World Cup victory celebration over Ecuador. A night…
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