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
The Real Cost of Expat Life in Mexico: Why Affordability Isn’t Enough
The pitch is seductive: Trade your overpriced apartment and endless grind for sun-drenched streets, fresh tortillas, and a bank account that finally breathes. Mexico — close to home, culturally rich, and refreshingly affordable. What's not to love? Plenty, as it turns out, once the honeymoon phase fades. While Mexico's popularity as an expat destination continues to surge … [Read more...] about The Real Cost of Expat Life in Mexico: Why Affordability Isn’t Enough
Hackers Leak 2.3 TB of Data from 25 Mexican Institutions
A hacker collective known as Chronus made good on threats Thursday, releasing massive amounts of personal data from government agencies and institutions across Mexico — including information from a private university in Yucatán. The group dumped roughly 2.3 terabytes of data involving 25 institutions, according to cybersecurity journalist Ignacio Gómez Villaseñor, who … [Read more...] about Hackers Leak 2.3 TB of Data from 25 Mexican Institutions