After 55 years as a family-run business, the iconic hot sauce brand Tapatio was sold in January to a private equity firm. The transaction marks the end of an era for a company that began as a modest operation in a small Los Angeles warehouse and grew into a staple of American kitchens, ranking as the fifth best-selling hot sauce brand in the United States. The story of … [Read more...] about Tapatio Hot Sauce Sold to Private Equity After 55 Years as a Mexican-American Family Business
The Right to a Dignified Death: The Debate on Euthanasia in Mexico
Recent legal actions have pushed the boundaries of a long-standing prohibition, signaling a potential shift in how the nation approaches the concepts of autonomy and dignity in the face of terminal illness. The Euthanasia Before the Supreme Court Mexico’s Supreme Court (SCJN) recently agreed to review a legal challenge brought by Silvia García Castañeda, a thanatologist … [Read more...] about The Right to a Dignified Death: The Debate on Euthanasia in Mexico
Nuns Are Saving a Critically Endangered Salamander in Mexico, and It’s Working
For more than two decades, a community of Dominican nuns in Pátzcuaro has quietly been leading one of Mexico’s most extraordinary conservation efforts. Tucked behind the walls of their monastery, adjacent to a 16th-century basilica, the sisters care for and breed the critically endangered Lake Pátzcuaro salamander. This species, known locally as the achoque, exists … [Read more...] about Nuns Are Saving a Critically Endangered Salamander in Mexico, and It’s Working
Korea vs Mexico World Cup 2026: The Story Behind an Unlikely Friendship
The atmosphere across Mexico’s World Cup host cities has transformed into something far beyond a typical sporting event. As the FIFA tournament unfolds, a particularly warm and palpable wave of affection has been directed toward the South Korean national team's fans and players. From the bustling streets of Guadalajara to the plazas of Mexico City, Korean … [Read more...] about Korea vs Mexico World Cup 2026: The Story Behind an Unlikely Friendship
Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos 2026 Guide Hours Cost and Highlights
The Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos, or MUT in Mexico City, opened its doors with the mission: to celebrate and preserve the rich, living heritage of the nation’s indigenous and Afro-Mexican textile arts. The MUT was designed as a dynamic space that places the knowledge and traditions of these communities at the very center of the national conversation … [Read more...] about Museo Textil de los Pueblos Indígenas y Afromexicanos 2026 Guide Hours Cost and Highlights