Shadows, performance and community: Gothic Picnic took over southern Mexico City
Dark dances completed the ritual that brought the community together at the Gothic Picnic 2026 held in the Tláhuac district of Mexico City.
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Sonora puts Mexico among the world’s top culinary destinations, according to National Geographic
Amid deserts, mountains, and ancient agave traditions, the Mexican state of Sonora was included by National Geographic in its prestigious Best of the World 2026 list.
Mexico receives 4.8 million cruise passengers in 2026 and strengthens its maritime tourism industry
Mexico continues consolidating itself as one of the leading cruise tourism powers in Latin America.
CNTNTS makes Hot Pop for dancing from Mexico City
CNTNTS (pronounced continents) brings an eclectic style that blends indie rock, pop, reggaeton, and electronic music.
Jalisco Consolidates Its Position as a Global Tourism Powerhouse With More Than 12.7 Million Visitors
Jalisco is seeking to consolidate itself as one of Latin America’s major tourism engines and one of Mexico’s
Tlaxcala Prepares Firefly Season, One of Mexico’s Most Iconic Natural Spectacles
Thousands of tiny lights shining through the forests of Tlaxcala will light up again this summer as part of Firefly Season 2026.
The Mexican Army Symphonic Band delights residents of Tláhuac, Mexico City, with music
Neither rain nor sun prevented residents of Tláhuac, one of the boroughs in the southeast of Mexico City, from enjoying the concert offered by the Mexican Army Symphonic Band, accompanied by the orchestras, casts and choir of Schools for Life.
From the Sierra Tarahumara to the Great Wall: Indigenous Mexican Athletes Conquer China
Forged among mountains, ravines, and dirt roads, five Indigenous Mexican athletes crossed the world to emerge victorious from one of the most demanding races on the planet: the Great Wall Marathon of China.
U2 turns Mexico City into a global stage ahead of 2026 World Cup
The unexpected appearance of U2 in downtown Mexico City not only sparked excitement among hundreds of Mexican fans, but also once again positioned the capital as a cultural epicenter and a global reference point for world-class artists in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup.
ALMA and the migrant community shine at the Zaragoza Awards 2026 in Los Angeles
The identity, memory, and strength of the migrant community were on full display at the Zaragoza Awards 2026
Mexican short film about migration premieres worldwide after Gotham win
Mexican independent cinema takes another step onto the international stage after the short film Ballad of an Immigrant with Memory, by filmmaker Sergio Muñoz Esquer from Chihuahua.
Mexican Antonia Sofía Silva wins the Jenkins-Del Toro Scholarship 2026 and will take her cinema to UK
Mexican filmmaker Antonia Sofía Silva Alvarado has won the Jenkins-Del Toro Scholarship 2026, one of the most important supports for young filmmakers in Mexico.
Mexico City leads global friendliness ranking and tacos conquer street food
Mexico City added two new reasons for international pride after being ranked as the friendliest city in the world, while tacos topped the list of the most famous street food on the planet.
Víctor González Herrera conquers Japan with Dr. Simi and makes Mexico fashionable
Amid the neon lights, giant screens, and pedestrian frenzy of Shibuya, Tokyo welcomed an unlikely visitor: Dr. Simi.
Mexican Gonzalo Celorio to receive the 2025 Cervantes Prize for his literary work
Mexican writer Gonzalo Celorio will receive the 2025 Cervantes Prize this Thursday, the highest recognition in Spanish-language literature.
Citlali Fabián marks a milestone for Mexico by winning Photographer of the Year 2026
Mexican photographer Citlali Fabián was named Photographer of the Year 2026 at the Sony World Photography Awards.
Mexican astrophysicist receives the Princess of Girona 2026 Award in Research
Mexican astrophysicist José Eduardo Méndez Delgado was proclaimed the winner of the Princess of Girona International Award 2026 in the Research category, a
Mexican government awards video game researcher for two decades of career
This medal recognizes the doctor's career that consolidates the intersection between design and digital culture, as well as her contribution to strengthening professional communities between Mexico and Catalonia.
Jonnathan Álvarez and his universe of monsters that redefines Mexican stop motion
Jonnathan, also known as “Jean Nathan,” has a peculiar love for miniatures and special effects. It was this passion that led him to create Juan Cíclope Nepomuceno, the protagonist of the short film titled The Monsterograph.
Mexican photographer wins World Press Photo 2026 with a climate-focused perspective
Mexican photographer César Rodríguez was recognized at the World Press Photo 2026 for his project “Mexico, a Changing Climate,” a series that documents with
Mexican scientists develop promising eye drops to prevent diabetes-related blindness
A scientific team from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is developing an innovative treatment in the form of eye drops that could transform the management of diabetic retinopathy.
Mexico breaks into Alzheimer research with a breakthrough on its origin and early detection
In the global race to understand Alzheimer’s, Mexican research has marked a turning point by more precisely locating the origin of brain damage and opening new possibilities to detect it in early stages through non-invasive methods.
Guillermo Herrera-Arcos, the Mexican advancing 'living' implants to restore paralyzed organs
Guillermo Herrera-Arcos, co-author of a study published in the scientific journal Nature, which presents a breakthrough in the development of myoneural actuators (MNA), biological devices designed to integrate into the body and restore function in weakened or paralyzed organs.
Guillermo Cortés conquers the world and rekindles hope for Mexican taekwondo
On the tatami in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where silence weighs as much as the blows and every point is contested to the limit, a Mexican teenager held his gaze, measured the distance, and executed with precision. Guillermo Cortés, just 16 years old, became the junior taekwondo world champion and once again placed Mexico at the top of a discipline that is part of its sporting identity.