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Why is AMLO one of the world's most popular politicians? We took a road trip through Mexico to find out

SAYULA DE ALEMAN, Mexico — From the roadside stand in this muggy stretch of southern Mexico where Carmelo Morrugares sells coconuts for a living, the 45-year-old father of three says he can see his country changing for the better.

Los Angeles Times

Mexico shuts down large migrant camp in the south

The Mexican government has dismantled a massive migrant camp in the southern state of Oaxaca where tens of thousands migrants have cycled through to get temporary transit documents on their way to the United States border

The Independent UK

Treating Farmworkers on Their Terms

For California's indigenous farmworker population, healthcare that respects their traditions is vital.

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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

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

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

Gustavo Arellano: For this Oaxacan merchant, marigolds mean more than ever this Día de Muertos

LOS ANGELES — The 20,000 marigolds were blooming at just the right time.

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Following City Council members' racist remarks, hundreds of Oaxacans march for justice in L.A.

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles' Oaxacan community gathered under cloudy skies for a march for justice Saturday afternoon, following revelations over a leaked audio recording in which some City Council members disparaged Black and Indigenous people, among others, in starkly racist terms.

Los Angeles Times

Racist remarks: Hurt, betrayal among LA's Indigenous people

The explosive recording of Los Angeles city council members making racist and disparaging remarks have deeply hurt the city’s Indigenous immigrants from Mexico

The Independent UK

Commentary: Nury Martinez says out loud the racism and colorism my vibrant Oaxacan community endures

City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, caught on a leaked audio, says she sees a lot of short, dark people in Koreatown. Martinez says she doesn’t know what “village” they are from and referred to them as “tan feos” — “so ugly.”

Los Angeles Times

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Los Angeles Times

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Independent UK

At least 11 dead, 33 missing after Agatha's hit on Mexico

Hurricane Agatha left at least 11 people dead and 33 missing in the southern state of Oaxaca after setting off deadly flooding and landslides

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Mexico death toll from storm Agatha drops to 9, with 4 missing

The death toll caused by Hurricane Agatha in Mexico fell to nine after initial reports of 11 dead, state authorities said on Wednesday.

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Hurricane Agatha Makes Rare Early-Season Landfall In Mexico

After passing eastward over the country, storm could become first named hurricane in the Atlantic, as well.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hurricane Agatha Drenches Mexican Beach Resorts

Hurricane Agatha, the first of the season, lashed a string of beach resorts on Mexico's Pacific coast as it barreled ashore Monday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and flood warnings. Agatha was the strongest storm to make landfall along Mexico's Pacific coast in May since record keeping began in 1949,…

Reuters

Storm Agatha kills 3 in southern Mexico; heavy rainfall to continue

At least three people were confirmed dead and at least five others reported missing on Tuesday after record-breaking storm Agatha battered southern Mexico, local authorities said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Hurricane Agatha lashes southern Mexico with rain as record-breaking May storm

Hurricane Agatha plowed into beach resorts on Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Monday, bringing torrential rains and the threat of flooding as the first named storm in the eastern Pacific this year.

Benzinga

The Best Cities For A Psychedelic Trip, Vol. 1

This article was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission. These destinations give “a quick weekend trip” a whole new meaning. Drug tourism is becoming so popular that some resorts are now handing visitors joints instead of Pina Coladas. While we don’t recommend touching down in Cambodia or…

Reuters

Mexican journalist killed in latest violent attack on media

A Mexican journalist was shot and killed in the southern state of Oaxaca on Thursday, police said, the latest in a string of journalist deaths that have prompted U.S. lawmakers to pressure Mexico to step up protections.

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