Conservation groups are sounding alarms after Mexico announced plans to slash protection zones for the critically endangered vaquita marina by 86%, opening thousands of square kilometers of the Gulf of California to the same gillnets that have driven the world's smallest porpoise to the brink of extinction. The Mexican government's decision would eliminate most of a 2020 … [Read more...] about Vaquita Protection Zones Reduced by 86%, Critics Call It Surrender to Cartels
Real Madrid Foundation Brings Elite Soccer Training to Tulum Country Club
Photos courtesy Tulum Country Club Tulum Country Club has launched a partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation, bringing world-class soccer training to Mexico's Caribbean coast. The collaboration kicked off with the first Real Madrid Foundation Clinics from January 30 to February 2, combining professional-level coaching with character … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Foundation Brings Elite Soccer Training to Tulum Country Club
As Calls for World Cup 2026 Boycott Grow, What’s at Stake for Mexico?
Photo: Fauzan Saari / Unsplash Growing international pressure to boycott FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in the United States has raised questions about what such a movement could mean for Mexico, one of three co-hosts for the tournament. While boycott calls target US policy decisions, Mexico stands to gain significantly if fans redirect their travel … [Read more...] about As Calls for World Cup 2026 Boycott Grow, What’s at Stake for Mexico?
Monterrey Factory Hit With $4.8 Million Fine After Guardian Investigation Exposes Toxic Contamination
Photo: Unsplash A year-long series of investigative reports by The Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab, a Mexican investigative journalism unit, has forced the Mexican government to take wide-ranging action against industrial pollution in the Monterrey metropolitan area. The investigation centered on a factory called Zinc Nacional, located in the … [Read more...] about Monterrey Factory Hit With $4.8 Million Fine After Guardian Investigation Exposes Toxic Contamination
Mexico’s ‘Doc in a Box’ Clinics Make Healthcare Cheap and Convenient
Pharmacies in Mexico typically have something Americans would find unusual — a small medical office right next door or directly attached. These walk-in clinics, known as consultorios adyacentes a farmacias or more casually as "doc in a box," have become a cornerstone of Mexico's healthcare system. For about 50 to 75 pesos ($2.74 to $4.11 USD), patients can see a licensed … [Read more...] about Mexico’s ‘Doc in a Box’ Clinics Make Healthcare Cheap and Convenient