Mexican Schindler: The Diplomat Who Saved 40,000 People from the Nazis
Gilberto Bosques Saldívar, Mexico’s consul general in Marseille during World War II, issued roughly 40,000 visas to Jews and Spanish Republicans fleeing Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain. Photo: Archives Before Oskar Schindler became a household name, a Mexican diplomat in southern France was quietly doing something just as extraordinary — and the world barely noticed…
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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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Why Semana Santa Is the Best Time to Visit Mexico City
Semana Santa is the ideal time to visit Mexico City and enjoy everything the city has to offer. Mexico City’s Semana Santa holiday period offers a rare combination:…
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Sheinbaum Defends Governor Accused of Cartel Ties, Cites Sovereignty
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. File photo A sweeping U.S. indictment targeting a sitting Mexican governor has set off one of the sharpest…
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Megapuente: May Brings a 6-Day Break, If You Bend the Rules
Mexico’s official school calendar has handed families a generous stretch of days off in early May, and a lot of people are…
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Mexico’s Tourism Boom: Big Numbers, Precarious Jobs
Tourism in Mexico continues to grow, but its economic benefits are not reaching those who actually do most of the work. Mexico’s…
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