Mexico City's iconic Zócalo has become an unexpected garden where 200 cactus sculptures dominate the vast concrete square. The open-air exhibition, named "Nopalera en el corazón," transforms the Plaza de la Constitución into a vibrant showcase where artists reimagine one of Mexico's most recognizable symbols. Time is running short to see this ambitious project. The … [Read more...] about Final Days: 200 Artful Nopales Take Over Mexico City’s Main Plaza
The $1 Billion Mexico World Cup Gamble… Will It Pay Off?
With fewer than five months to go before Mexico welcomes the world as co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a construction frenzy is underway that will test the limits of the country's planning and building capabilities. The Sheinbaum administration and governments across the three host cities have committed more than US $1 billion to infrastructure improvements, … [Read more...] about The $1 Billion Mexico World Cup Gamble… Will It Pay Off?
New Mexico Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect: What Expats Need to Know
Photo: Yucatán Magazine As 2026 kicked off, some 8.5 million Mexican workers saw their paychecks grow following the country's ninth consecutive year of double-digit minimum wage increases. The National Minimum Wage Commission (CONASAMI) approved a 13% hike to the general daily minimum wage, raising it from 278.80 pesos to 315.04 pesos per day. For expats and … [Read more...] about New Mexico Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect: What Expats Need to Know
Official Mexico City Walking Tours Offer Insider Access to Ancient Sites
Photo: Courtesy INAH When you visit the circular pyramid at Cuicuilco, it seems impossible that this remarkable Mexico City site, hemmed in by a shopping center and residential towers, was once the ceremonial center of a civilization that predates the Aztecs by more than a millennium. Yet here, where worshippers once … [Read more...] about Official Mexico City Walking Tours Offer Insider Access to Ancient Sites
Mexico’s Inflation Rises to 3.77%; food prices hit hardest
Mexico's inflation rate climbed to 3.77% during the first half of January, reversing a brief downward trend and presenting fresh challenges for consumers and policymakers. The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) reported the increase on Thursday, showing inflation rose from 3.58% in the second half of December. The uptick marks a setback after several … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Inflation Rises to 3.77%; food prices hit hardest