A pre-Hispanic archaeological site in México state has been reduced to a fraction of its original size by years of looting, unauthorized development and illegal land sales — and researchers say government inaction has made things far worse. The site, Los Tlateles, sits on the former lakebed of what was once Lake Chalco, roughly 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Mexico City. It … [Read more...] about Archaeologists demand action as looters strip ancient site near Mexico City
U.S. Targets More Morena Governors in Cartel Probe
The U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to formally charge at least one more governor from Mexico's ruling Morena party over alleged ties to organized crime — and analysts say Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila is near the top of that list. According to journalist Carlos Loret de Mola, Ávila has not held a U.S. visa for roughly a year. Washington revoked it as … [Read more...] about U.S. Targets More Morena Governors in Cartel Probe
U.S. Pressure on Mexican Officials Puts Sheinbaum in a Bind
The U.S. Department of Justice indictment of Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya, unsealed in late April in a New York federal court, was historic by any measure. No American administration had ever charged a sitting Mexican governor before. But for many close observers of Mexican politics, the more unsettling question isn't what happens to Rocha Moya — it's who comes next. The … [Read more...] about U.S. Pressure on Mexican Officials Puts Sheinbaum in a Bind
Gringo Tax: Mexico City Club Hits Americans With $300 Cover, Story Goes Viral
A Mexico City nightclub is charging U.S. citizens MX$5,000 (about US$300) just to walk through the door, while visitors from any other country pay around US$20. The Instagram post announcing the policy racked up more than 26,000 likes and set off a fresh round of debate about tourism, gentrification, and the state of U.S.-Mexico relations. The venue is Club Japan in Roma … [Read more...] about Gringo Tax: Mexico City Club Hits Americans With $300 Cover, Story Goes Viral
Mexico Cuts School Year Short for Heat and the World Cup
Mexico is ending its school year nearly six weeks early, citing extreme heat and the looming start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Classes will wrap up June 5 — 40 days ahead of the original July 15 finish date. Education Secretary Mario Delgado announced the decision, saying the National Council of Educational Authorities voted unanimously to move the calendar after receiving … [Read more...] about Mexico Cuts School Year Short for Heat and the World Cup