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
Sheinbaum Tells Mexicans to Stop Watching TV Azteca
President Claudia Sheinbaum used her Monday morning news conference to tell the public to stop watching a major television network. Asked about a group that has been posting banners around Mexico City accusing government officials of ties to drug cartels, Sheinbaum pointed the finger at TV Azteca owner Ricardo Salinas Pliego and offered a blunt recommendation: change the … [Read more...] about Sheinbaum Tells Mexicans to Stop Watching TV Azteca
Cartels Are Forcing Corner Stores to Run Slot Machines
Walk into a corner store in parts of Michoacán, Guerrero, or Tamaulipas, and you might spot something unexpected next to the candy rack: a blinking slot machine. Chances are, the owner didn't put it there by choice. Criminal organizations across at least 10 Mexican states are forcing small shop owners — corner stores, bakeries, stationery shops, taco stands — to accept and … [Read more...] about Cartels Are Forcing Corner Stores to Run Slot Machines