Mexico City has faced repeated air quality emergencies during the first two months of 2026, with multiple environmental contingencies activated due to high ozone and particle pollution. But why is this happening, and what are the authorities doing to combat this perennial problem? Back-to-Back Pollution Emergencies The year started badly. On January 1, authorities … [Read more...] about Why Air Pollution in Mexico City Has Been So Bad This Year
The UNAM Biblioteca Central: Juan O’Gorman’s Stone Mosaic Masterpiece
Each exterior wall of UNAM’s Biblioteca Central in Mexico City tells of different eras. The north wall of the Central Library faces the pre-Hispanic past. It shows the duality of life and death. On one side are the gods of life and creation. Quetzalcoatl appears as a feathered serpent. Tlaloc carries a mat on his back. On the other side are the gods of darkness and death. … [Read more...] about The UNAM Biblioteca Central: Juan O’Gorman’s Stone Mosaic Masterpiece
Tequila Jalisco Was Abandoned by Tourists. Now it Hopes to Win Them Back
Tequila, the world-famous spirit that gives its name to the town of Tequila, Jalisco, with this name being nearly synonymous with Mexico. The town of Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico, was once a major tourist destination. People came from all over the world to see the agave fields and learn how the famous libation is made. They would come by train on the famous Tequila Express or … [Read more...] about Tequila Jalisco Was Abandoned by Tourists. Now it Hopes to Win Them Back
El Insurgente; CDMX – Toluca Train Is a Game Changer for Commuters
For years, the daily commute between Mexico City and Toluca has been long and exhausting. The roads, especially the highway, are often congested. The distance of 60 kilometers (37 miles) can take hours. This problem affects tens of thousands of people every day—students, workers, and families. Now, after a very long wait, a new solution has arrived. The … [Read more...] about El Insurgente; CDMX – Toluca Train Is a Game Changer for Commuters
Mexico’s Fracking Reversal: Why President Sheinbaum Changed Course
The decision by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum to permit fracking is not merely a minor policy change. It signals a willingness to prioritize practical economic results over long-held ideological promises, including those of her predecessor and political ally, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. For a country that relies heavily on imported gas and has a state … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Fracking Reversal: Why President Sheinbaum Changed Course