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
21 Sickened at Women’s Day Breakfast in Morelos; Fungicide Suspected
At least 21 people fell ill after attending a government-sponsored International Women's Day breakfast in the southern Morelos municipality of Tlaquiltenango on March 8, with preliminary reports suggesting food may have been contaminated with a fungicide. The event was organized by the municipal government of Tlaquiltenango, led by Mayor Enrique Alonso Plascencia of the … [Read more...] about 21 Sickened at Women’s Day Breakfast in Morelos; Fungicide Suspected