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
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120,000 Women Join 8M Protest Rally in Mexico City
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
Román Piña Chan: The Legacy of One of Mexico’s Greatest Archaeologists
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
Aman Opens First Mexico Proeprty: What We Know About the Luxurious Amanvari Resort
Photo courtesy Aman Aman, the Swiss-founded hospitality group behind some of the most exclusive hotels on the planet, is about to open its first property in Mexico this spring. Amanvari is an adults-only, 18-casita resort on the East Cape of Baja California Sur, about 45 minutes south of Los Cabos International Airport. The name … [Read more...] about Aman Opens First Mexico Proeprty: What We Know About the Luxurious Amanvari Resort
Can Expats Legally Own Beachfront Property in Mexico? And What the Heck’s Fideicomiso?
Photo: Scott Coe / Yucatan Magazine Every year, thousands of Americans, Canadians, and Europeans fall in love with Mexico's Caribbean and Pacific coastlines and start asking the same question: Can I buy property here? The short answer is, yes. The longer answer involves a word that trips up most first-timers but has been quietly making foreign beach house dreams come true … [Read more...] about Can Expats Legally Own Beachfront Property in Mexico? And What the Heck’s Fideicomiso?