What started as a routine examination of ancient remains at Chichén Itzá turned into something much more surprising. Scientists analyzing DNA from a burial site found not one but two pairs of identical twins. The discovery came from a place called Serie Inicial, also known as Chichén Viejo—the older section of the famous Maya ruins. Researchers had been studying remains … [Read more...] about New DNA Discovery Reveals Twin Sacrifices at Chichén Itzá
Jaguar Spotted in Guanajuato for First Time: Cameras Capture Rare Sighting in Sierra Gorda Reserve
For the first time, scientists have recorded a jaguar in the state of Guanajuato, marking a significant expansion of the species’ range in central Mexico. The National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (Conanp) confirmed that camera traps captured images of the jaguar inside the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve. The reserve is in northeastern Guanajuato and spans nearly … [Read more...] about Jaguar Spotted in Guanajuato for First Time: Cameras Capture Rare Sighting in Sierra Gorda Reserve
Mayapán Remains Closed After Nearly 6 Years as INAH Talks Stall
The Mayapán archaeological zone has been closed to the public for nearly six years, with no signs of a resolution between the community of Telchaquillo and the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). According to local authorities in Telchaquillo, although INAH has new directors at the national and local levels, officials have not reached out or provided any … [Read more...] about Mayapán Remains Closed After Nearly 6 Years as INAH Talks Stall
Thirst for Growth: Mezcal’s Global Appeal Strains Oaxaca’s Land and Water
What was once a small-scale tradition is now a global phenomenon. International demand has pushed Mexican mezcal production from approximately 1 million liters in 2010 to over 11 million liters in 2024, according to the Mexican Regulatory Council for Mezcal Quality (Comercam). Nearly 75 percent of exports head to the United States, and less than 30 percent of total production … [Read more...] about Thirst for Growth: Mezcal’s Global Appeal Strains Oaxaca’s Land and Water
The Gansito Index: What a Simple Snack Reveals About Inflation in Mexico
The Economist’s famous Big Mac index is often used to explain purchasing power parity across borders. But for Mexicans trying to understand what is happening to their own wallets, a different, more nostalgic indicator has emerged: the "Gansito Index." The Gansito, a small packaged sponge cake with strawberry jam and chocolate coating made by Marinela, is a staple of Mexican … [Read more...] about The Gansito Index: What a Simple Snack Reveals About Inflation in Mexico