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. The Irish band surprised audiences this week by secretly filming […]
Within the framework of Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Los Angeles, California, the identity, memory, and strength of the migrant community were on full display at the Zaragoza Awards 2026, a recognition that honors trajectories marked by resilience, service, and commitment to Mexico beyond its borders. Among those honored was ALMA (Alliance of Mexicans and […]
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, had its world premiere through the digital channels of Focus Features, following its recognition at the Gotham Awards. The release consolidates the global reach of a work that […]
In a country where making one’s way in cinema requires talent, perseverance, and conviction, Mexican filmmaker Antonia Sofía Silva Alvarado received news capable of transforming her career. She won the Jenkins-Del Toro Scholarship 2026, one of the most important supports for young filmmakers in Mexico, which will take her to the United Kingdom to pursue […]
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, according to rankings released by Global Statistics. In the urban hospitality classification, the Mexican capital appeared in first place worldwide ahead of […]
Amid the neon lights, giant screens, and pedestrian frenzy of Shibuya, Tokyo welcomed an unlikely visitor: Dr. Simi. Among futuristic stores and Japanese crowds Mexico’s most famous smile appeared, turned into an international phenomenon thanks to the vision of Víctor González Herrera, one of the country’s most influential young businessmen. The CEO of Farmacias Similares, […]
Mexican writer Gonzalo Celorio will receive the 2025 Cervantes Prize this Thursday, the highest recognition in Spanish-language literature, in a ceremony to be held at the Paraninfo of the University of Alcalá de Henares, in Spain. The award, considered the most important in the Spanish-speaking world and bestowed with 125,000 euros, was granted for his […]
Mexican photographer Citlali Fabián was named Photographer of the Year 2026 at the Sony World Photography Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the global imaging field, consolidating a trajectory that places Mexico at the center of contemporary visual storytelling. Originally from the Zapotec Indigenous community of Yalálag, in Oaxaca, the artist developed a […]
Mexican astrophysicist José Eduardo Méndez Delgado was proclaimed the winner of the Princess of Girona International Award 2026 in the Research category, a recognition that places him among the most outstanding young scientists worldwide and confirms Mexico’s presence in cutting-edge science. Originally from Morelia, Michoacán, Méndez Delgado built his path in astronomy at the National […]
On April 21, the Congress of Mexico City awarded the Medal of Merit in the Arts to nine outstanding Mexicans, among them Dr. Ruth Sofía Contreras, who has dedicated two decades to video game research. This medal recognizes the doctor’s career that consolidates the intersection between design and digital culture, as well as her contribution […]
