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
Mexico’s EV for The People Faces Challenges Ahead of 2027 Launch
Olinia has not sold a single vehicle yet, but it has already set a huge goal. According to Bloomberg, the Mexico-backed company plans to show two prototypes in June. It wants to create a new category of mobility in Mexico and raise $200 million from private investors to start real manufacturing. Unlike other electric vehicle manufacturers, Olinia is focused on designing … [Read more...] about Mexico’s EV for The People Faces Challenges Ahead of 2027 Launch
Mexico Walks a Diplomatic Tightrope With the US by Sending Aid to a Collapsing Cuba
As Cuba’s energy grid falters and its economy buckles under the weight of a tightened United States embargo, Mexico finds itself in an increasingly awkward position. It is dispatching ships full of food and aid to its Caribbean neighbor while trying not to anger the White House, just as critical trade negotiations are set to resume. In late February, the Mexican government … [Read more...] about Mexico Walks a Diplomatic Tightrope With the US by Sending Aid to a Collapsing Cuba