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At least 21 people fell ill after attending a government-sponsored International Women's Day breakfast in the southern Morelos municipality of Tlaquiltenango on March 8, with preliminary reports suggesting food may have been contaminated with a fungicide. The event was organized by the municipal government of Tlaquiltenango, led by Mayor Enrique Alonso Plascencia of the … [Read more...] about 21 Sickened at Women’s Day Breakfast in Morelos; Fungicide Suspected

Masked demonstrators set fire to state police officers outside the Government Palace in Campeche during an International Women's Day march on Sunday, leaving two officers with burns and triggering a chaotic police response that swept up at least 11 people — including peaceful protesters and, reportedly, minors The attack came as marchers were dispersing following a rally in … [Read more...] about 8M Protesters Set Fire to Police Officers in Campeche; 11 Arrested

One of Mexico's largest annual protests unfolded Sunday in Mexico City, with more than 120,000 women flooding the streets to mark International Women's Day and demand an end to gender-based violence. The demonstration, widely known as 8M, drew participants from across the capital, who converged on Paseo de la Reforma before marching toward the Zócalo, the city's historic … [Read more...] about 120,000 Women Join 8M Protest Rally in Mexico City

February 29 marked what would have been the 106th birthday of Román Piña Chan, one of Mexico’s greatest archaeologists. Though Piña Chan passed away in 2001, tributes to his life prove that he is still very much remembered, admired, and even loved.  Piña Chan spent more than 50 years exploring ancient sites, teaching students, and writing books about pre-Hispanic … [Read more...] about Román Piña Chan: The Legacy of One of Mexico’s Greatest Archaeologists