On March 28, 2026, the Estadio Azteca—one of soccer’s most hallowed grounds—reopened its doors after an extensive renovation. But the iconic Mexico City stadium did so under a new name: Estadio Banorte. While the $105 million naming rights deal brought much-needed funds for modernization, it ignited a firestorm of controversy among fans, protesters, and even FIFA regulators. … [Read more...] about Controversy and Name Change at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca
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MUNAE Reborn: Mexico City’s Printmaking Museum Gets a Facelift at 40
Mexico City's Museo Nacional de la Estampa — one of the country's premier destinations for graphic arts — is getting a significant makeover as it marks its 40th anniversary. The National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature, known as Inbal, has launched a MX$3 million (roughly US$150,000) renovation that is expected to wrap up by May 30. The work covers a wide range of … [Read more...] about MUNAE Reborn: Mexico City’s Printmaking Museum Gets a Facelift at 40
Mexico Bans AI Voices in Film Dubbing and Animation
Mexico’s Congress has approved a new law that bans the use of artificial intelligence for voice dubbing in foreign films and for creating AI-generated characters in animated movies and shorts. The measure makes Mexico one of the first countries in the world to put such a clear legal limit on AI in the voice acting industry. The rule is part of a broader update to Mexico’s … [Read more...] about Mexico Bans AI Voices in Film Dubbing and Animation
New DNA Discovery Reveals Twin Sacrifices at Chichén Itzá
What started as a routine examination of ancient remains at Chichén Itzá turned into something much more surprising. Scientists analyzing DNA from a burial site found not one but two pairs of identical twins. The discovery came from a place called Serie Inicial, also known as Chichén Viejo—the older section of the famous Maya ruins. Researchers had been studying remains … [Read more...] about New DNA Discovery Reveals Twin Sacrifices at Chichén Itzá
Mayapán Remains Closed After Nearly 6 Years as INAH Talks Stall
The Mayapán archaeological zone has been closed to the public for nearly six years, with no signs of a resolution between the community of Telchaquillo and the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). According to local authorities in Telchaquillo, although INAH has new directors at the national and local levels, officials have not reached out or provided any … [Read more...] about Mayapán Remains Closed After Nearly 6 Years as INAH Talks Stall