Mexico's presidential legal counsel, Luisa María Alcalde Luján, published a list of 86 journalists, commentators and politicians this week, saying they form part of a coordinated network that amplifies criticism of the federal government. The disclosure triggered immediate backlash from many of the people named. Alcalde presented the list Wednesday during "Derecho de … [Read more...] about Alcalde’s List of 86 Critics Draws Comparisons to ‘Enemies’ Lists
Pope Leo XIV Won’t Visit Mexico Despite Sheinbaum’s Push
President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday she will keep pressing the Vatican for a papal visit to Mexico, even as Pope Leo XIV confirmed a November tour of South America that leaves the country off the itinerary. "We're going to insist on the pope's visit to Mexico," Sheinbaum told reporters during her morning press conference at the National Palace, hours before receiving … [Read more...] about Pope Leo XIV Won’t Visit Mexico Despite Sheinbaum’s Push
Mexico Weighs Bid to Host 2029 FIFA Club World Cup
Mexico could be in line for another shot at global soccer glory, just three years after wrapping up the 2026 World Cup. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed this month that her government is looking at a bid to host the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. She said any decision would depend on whether the deal makes sense for the country financially. The push is coming from the … [Read more...] about Mexico Weighs Bid to Host 2029 FIFA Club World Cup
Mérida Man Tries to Trademark Mexico’s Viral World Cup Duck
A Mérida resident filed paperwork to claim the brand rights to Merlín, the duck who became Mexico's unofficial mascot of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a move that drew a swift rebuke from President Claudia Sheinbaum, who called it an abuse. David Sides Fuentes, who lives in the Santa Gertrudis Copó neighborhood of Mérida, submitted a trademark application to the Mexican … [Read more...] about Mérida Man Tries to Trademark Mexico’s Viral World Cup Duck
Volaris Has Decided You’re Elderly at 60, and Booking Your Flights Accordingly
A booking notice from Volaris is drawing attention from foreign residents and frequent flyers in Mexico. A pop-up warning that appears during the airline's online checkout process states that unaccompanied passengers aged 60 or older may only book nonstop flights or itineraries with a single connection — and that the layover must fall between 2 and 4 hours. The message … [Read more...] about Volaris Has Decided You’re Elderly at 60, and Booking Your Flights Accordingly