The recent unveiling of the first production model of Olinia, Mexico’s state-backed electric vehicle initiative, has ignited a national conversation that pits pragmatic engineering against its unorthodox look and specifications. Olia, a Model Designed for the Neighborhood, Not the Showroom On June 7, Olina project coordinator Roberto Capuano Tripp finally took the … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Olinia EV Is Turning Heads, but not Necesarily for the right reasons
How the Mayan Train Sidestepped Lawsuits and Transferred Land to the Army
The Tren Maya, the flagship infrastructure project of former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, was built under a legal framework that allowed the federal government to bypass normal market conditions and place thousands of hectares of land under direct military control. A report published in June 2026 by México Unido Contra la Delincuencia (MUCD) documents how … [Read more...] about How the Mayan Train Sidestepped Lawsuits and Transferred Land to the Army
One of Mexico’s Most Famous Archaeologists is Sounding the Alarm at INAH
Eduardo Matos Moctezuma, the 86-year-old emeritus professor of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and the legendary director of the Templo Mayor Project, has broken a long silence to issue a devastating critique of the institution to which he dedicated his life. In a series of statements, he warns that INAH is undergoing cumulative deterioration, … [Read more...] about One of Mexico’s Most Famous Archaeologists is Sounding the Alarm at INAH
AMLO Blasts Trump’s ‘Interventionist’ Tactics
From his ranch in Palenque, Chiapas, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico’s former president, has launched a blistering critique of Donald Trump's current administration. In a lengthy message on X, AMLO has not only called for a course correction but has also sought to position himself as a protector of national sovereignty, aiming to influence a bilateral dynamic that … [Read more...] about AMLO Blasts Trump’s ‘Interventionist’ Tactics
Mexico City Protestors Destroy FIFA Effigies
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now just days away, but Mexico City is far from being in a festive mood. Coordinated protests by the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) have intensified in the capital. The situation has escalated to the point that FIFA has been forced to cancel in-person training for its volunteers at the main Zócalo Fan Fest and move it to a virtual … [Read more...] about Mexico City Protestors Destroy FIFA Effigies