Live News of Mexico City July 17, 2024

Frida Kahlo's Spiritual Journey Through Art

Frida Kahlo, the renowned Mexican artist, who had no religious affiliation, incorporated various religious symbols in her paintings throughout her career. Her self-portraits, which are a hallmark of her work, serve as a reRead More

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Mexico To Double Passenger Rail Network Under New Administration

Mexico's ambitious passenger rail building program is set to expand under the upcoming administration of President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum. The plan includes the construction of three new passenger train lines, totaling apRead More

Mexico's President Sheinbaum Announces Diverse And Academic Cabinet

Mexico's incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum has unveiled her Cabinet, showcasing a balanced gender distribution and a strong presence from academia and her previous administration as Mexico City's mayor. Sheinbaum, a cliRead More

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Mexico's Sheinbaum Presents Surveys Showing Support For Judicial Changes

In a move reminiscent of her political mentor, incoming Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum displayed a series of surveys commissioned by her political party that indicate a wide majority approve of controversial judicialRead More

Mexico's Chapultepec Castle Featured In 'Game Of Thrones' Ad

Mexico's iconic Chapultepec Castle has found itself at the center of a controversy after being depicted with the black Targaryen flag from the popular series 'Game of Thrones.' The castle, located in Mexico City, was shownRead More

Man In Mexico Dies From Rare Strain Of Bird Flu

A 59-year-old man in Mexico City has died from a strain of bird flu known as H5N2, a type that has never been previously found in humans, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The man's...Read More

Record-Breaking Global Temperatures In 2023 Spark Urgent Climate Action

New data has confirmed that 2023 witnessed record-breaking global temperatures, leading to a surge in extreme weather events worldwide. The devastating floods, droughts, fires, and blizzards have claimed thousands of livesRead More

Mexican President To Hold Phone Call With US President

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has indicated that he is likely to have a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden, possibly scheduled for Tuesday. López Obrador mentioned this during a recent newsRead More

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Mexico Elects First Female President, Claudia Shainbaum, In Historic Win

President Biden congratulated Claudia Shainbaum on her historic projected win as Mexico's first-ever female president today. The expected landslide victory saw the largest voter turnout in the country's history. Shainbaum,Read More

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Mexico's Frontrunner Faces Challenges On Organized Crime And Security

A fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations has highlighted the pressing issues that frontrunner Claudia Sheinbaum will need to address if she wins the presidency in Mexico. The biggest challengeRead More

Mexico's Election Officials Postpone Preliminary Results Announcement

Mexico’s election officials have delayed a scheduled press conference where initial preliminary results, based on a small percentage of the votes, were expected to be announced. The postponement was reported by a resourceRead More

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Historic Mexican Election Sees Two Women As Frontrunners

Right now, polls are open in Mexico for what's turning out to be an historic election. For the very first time, two women are the frontrunners to become Mexico's next president. And more than 20,000 public...Read More

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Mexico's Historic Elections: Gender, Democracy, And Populism

Mexicans are gearing up for historic elections this Sunday, where they will be weighing important factors such as gender equality, democratic values, and the rise of populism. This election holds significant importance asRead More

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Mexico's Presidential Election: Populist Policies Vs. Anti-Cartel Stance

As Mexico prepares to elect its next president, voters are faced with a critical choice between continuity and change. The two major candidates vying for the presidency offer distinct visions for the country's future. TheRead More

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Mexico's Historic Election Amid Campaign-Related Violence

As Mexico prepares for its upcoming presidential election, the possibility of electing its first female president looms large. With women as the top two contenders for the presidency, voters are faced with a historic decisRead More

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UK Ambassador To Mexico Leaves Post After Gun Incident

LONDON (AP) — The UK’s ambassador to Mexico has left his post after a video was posted on social media that purportedly shows him pointing an assault rifle at an embassy employee. The incident took place...Read More

Misinformation And Misogyny Cloud Mexican Presidential Election

Mexican voters are on the brink of electing their first female president, marking a significant milestone in the country's political history. However, this groundbreaking moment has been marred by a surge of false and misoRead More

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French Court Rules Maradona Trophy Auction Can Proceed

A French court has ruled that the auction of the Golden Ball trophy awarded to the late Diego Maradona after the 1986 World Cup can proceed as planned, despite opposition from his heirs. The court's decision,...Read More

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Miss Argentina Pageant Embraces Diversity And Age Inclusion

In a dazzling display of beauty and grace, the Miss Argentina pageant held in Buenos Aires saw Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, a 60-year-old hospital legal adviser, compete for the coveted title. Despite not clinching the MissRead More

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