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Mexico Weaves Fashion Policy to Help Indigenous Communities

Clothing designers inspired by traditional Mexican motifs, embroidery and colors are exhibiting their work at a fashion fair in Mexico City promoted by the government to support marginalized Indigenous communities. Traditional blouses made by the Tzotzil people of Chiapas, embroidered patterns from Michoacan and shirts from Oaxaca were among the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022

Like US, Mexico faces a state-by-state divide over abortion

Differences over abortion have pitted one large batch of U.S. states against another — one group imposing sweeping bans, the other intent on making abortions accessible

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Sugar rush: how Mexico’s addiction to fizzy drinks fuelled its health crisis

Obesity and diabetes rates are soaring, so why hasn’t a law banning sugary beverages for children been enforced?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

Spooky cities that are ideal for ghost hunting - from New Orleans to Braşov

Visitors to Romania, New Orleans, Derry, Oaxaca and Tarrytown can come face to face with demonic forces, while also enjoying some of the finer things life has to offer

Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

Oaxaca city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Mexico’s sultry cultural hub

Edgy art meets Unesco-listed architecture in Mexico’s intoxicating southern valley city, says Jen Rose Smith

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Mexican prosecutor opens investigation into woman's death in police custody, 4 arrests -media

The death of a young woman in police custody last week in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca is being investigated and has led to multiple arrests, state prosecutors told local media late Wednesday.

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022

Mexico's 'Granny Jordan' becomes viral TikTok basketball star

Mexico has a new basketball star: 71-year-old Andrea Garcia Lopez.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

Mexico travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Crescent-shaped and tapering like an ocean-flanked chilli pepper, Mexico has pure, tropical beaches fringing each coast, creative, colourful cities, unforgettable festivals and Mayan ruins worth the detour

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

A Oaxacan community prays for two brothers — one dead, one alive — who were in the San Antonio trailer

TUXTEPEC, Mexico — One day last month, two brothers in this Oaxacan municipality of 160,000 abruptly told their wives that they would be leaving for the United States within the week.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2022

Mexican mayor weds alligator to secure abundance

SAN PEDRO HUAMELULA, Mexico: A small town Mexican mayor married his alligator bride in a colourful ceremony as traditional music rang out and revellers danced while imploring the indigenous leader to seal the nuptials with a kiss.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2022