Mexico could be in line for another shot at global soccer glory, just three years after wrapping up the 2026 World Cup. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed this month that her government is looking at a bid to host the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. She said any decision would depend on whether the deal makes sense for the country financially. The push is coming from the … [Read more...] about Mexico Weighs Bid to Host 2029 FIFA Club World Cup
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Mexican Army Exonerated in 12-Year-Old Ayotzinapa Mass Disappearance Case
Mexico's Human Rights Commission released a new recommendation on the Ayotzinapa case, which has fundamentally altered the trajectory of one of Mexico's most enduring human rights crises. Nearly 22 years after the disappearance of 43 students from the Raúl Isidro Burgos rural teachers' college, today’s CNDH report has absolved the Mexican armed forces of direct … [Read more...] about Mexican Army Exonerated in 12-Year-Old Ayotzinapa Mass Disappearance Case
The SSPX Schism of 2026 and Its Impact on Traditionalist Catholics in Mexico
The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X, known as the SSPX, is a traditionalist Catholic society that has operated on the margins of the Roman Catholic Church for decades. In July 2026, the Vatican formally declared the group to be in a state of schism. This decision has created a definitive rupture with profound consequences for the society's clergy and its estimated … [Read more...] about The SSPX Schism of 2026 and Its Impact on Traditionalist Catholics in Mexico
Archaeologists Unearth Minanbé, a 1,200-Year-Old Maya City Hidden in the Jungle
Minanbé, a name derived from the Yucatec Maya words mina'an, meaning "there is no," and be, meaning "road,’ has emerged from the dense jungle of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in the Mexican state of Campeche. The 37-hectare or 91-acre site, which flourished during the Late Classic to Terminal Classic period between 600 and 900 CE, represents one of the most … [Read more...] about Archaeologists Unearth Minanbé, a 1,200-Year-Old Maya City Hidden in the Jungle
Mexico City World Cup Celebration Turns Deadly: 4 Dead at Angel de la Independencia
A night of celebration in Mexico City turned into tragedy as an estimated 1.2 million people gathered at the iconic Angel de la Independencia to celebrate the national team's World Cup victory over Ecuador. The massive crowd, which overwhelmed the streets of Paseo de la Reforma and the surrounding areas, resulted in the deaths of four people. Mexico City authorities … [Read more...] about Mexico City World Cup Celebration Turns Deadly: 4 Dead at Angel de la Independencia