President Claudia Sheinbaum announced this week that Mexico plans to make digital payments mandatory at gas stations and highway toll booths — a sweeping shift that would affect millions of drivers nationwide and mark one of the country's boldest moves yet away from a cash-based economy. Sheinbaum made the announcement during the opening of the 89th Banking Convention on … [Read more...] about Mexico Moves to Ban Cash at Gas Stations and Toll Booths
New Museum: MUNET Opens, Sort Of, in the Bosque de Chapultepec
A long-awaited science museum has quietly opened its doors in Mexico City's Bosque de Chapultepec, giving visitors their first look at what promises to be one of the capital's most ambitious cultural spaces. The Museo Nacional de Energía y Tecnología — known as MUNET — has begun receiving visitors with an initial exhibition while it prepares for a full opening in the coming … [Read more...] about New Museum: MUNET Opens, Sort Of, in the Bosque de Chapultepec
Casual Dining and Fast Food in Mexico City: What’s Worth Knowing About
Mexico City is one of the world's great food capitals, and that reputation extends well beyond its white-tablecloth restaurants. The capital's fast-food scene — from century-old churro shops to pandemic-era smash-burger startups — offers something that's hard to find north of the border: quick, affordable food with a real culinary identity. Here's a rundown of seven chains … [Read more...] about Casual Dining and Fast Food in Mexico City: What’s Worth Knowing About
Spain’s King Breaks Silence on Colonial Abuses in America
King Felipe VI of Spain said Monday that the colonization of the Americas involved "a lot of abuse" and "ethical controversies" — marking the most direct acknowledgment of colonial-era wrongs the Spanish Crown has made in the years-long dispute with Mexico over an official apology. The remarks came during an unscheduled visit to La mitad del mundo. La mujer en el México … [Read more...] about Spain’s King Breaks Silence on Colonial Abuses in America
Sheinbaum Says She Won’t Sue Elon Musk Over Cartel Claim
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday she has decided not to pursue a civil lawsuit against tech billionaire Elon Musk over his social media posts accusing her of taking orders from drug cartels, though she left the door open if his attacks continue. "I took the decision — my decision, really — to finally not file, not present the civil complaint in this case," … [Read more...] about Sheinbaum Says She Won’t Sue Elon Musk Over Cartel Claim