Mexico's official school calendar has handed families a generous stretch of days off in early May, and a lot of people are quietly turning it into a six-day megapuente — even if the government only signed off on part of it. In Mexico, a puente (literally, "bridge") is what happens when a public holiday lands close enough to a weekend that families and workers can stitch the … [Read more...] about Megapuente: May Brings a 6-Day Break, If You Bend the Rules
U.S. Charges Sinaloa Governor With Drug Trafficking in Cartel Case
The governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state is facing U.S. federal drug charges, marking one of the most significant corruption cases to reach a sitting Mexican official in years. Rubén Rocha Moya, who has served as Sinaloa's governor since November 2021, was among 10 current and former Mexican officials charged Wednesday in a U.S. indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court. … [Read more...] about U.S. Charges Sinaloa Governor With Drug Trafficking in Cartel Case
Mexico Slowly Opens Its Doors to Travelers With Disabilities
Mexico welcomes tens of millions of tourists a year. For the roughly 20.8 million Mexicans who live with some form of disability — about 16% of the population, according to the 2020 national census — the country has been considerably harder to navigate. That is starting to change, driven by a mix of private operators, municipal initiatives, and a push at the federal level that … [Read more...] about Mexico Slowly Opens Its Doors to Travelers With Disabilities
Mexico’s Spring Heat Wave: What to Expect — and How to Stay Cool
Spring in Mexico brings reliable sunshine, dry skies, and, increasingly, dangerous heat. This week, Mexico City's civil protection agency issued a formal advisory warning residents of a heat wave running through Thursday — with daytime highs projected between 29 and 32 degrees Celsius (84 to 90 Fahrenheit) across the capital, along with strong wind gusts and elevated UV … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Spring Heat Wave: What to Expect — and How to Stay Cool
Mexico’s Senate Drafts Landmark AI Law With Prison Time for Misuse
Mexico is on the verge of enacting its first comprehensive law governing artificial intelligence — a sweeping federal framework that would classify AI violations in three tiers of severity, create new national regulatory institutions, and impose penalties ranging from fines to prison sentences. The legislation, drafted by the Senate's specialized AI committee, represents the … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Senate Drafts Landmark AI Law With Prison Time for Misuse