WHO confirms first human death from bird flu H5N2
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a confirmed case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N2) virus detected in a resident in Mexico. This is said to be the …
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Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? The cool-headed scientist who will lead Mexico
“She is much more of a mainstream leftist politician” and likely to be “less ideological” than the outgoing president, she added. Claudia Sheinbaum poses for a selfie with a supporter. …
Mexico historic election largely overshadowed by violence
Former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum speaks after being named presidential candidate of the ruling Morena party for next year’s presidential election in Mexico City on September 6, 2023. Claudio …
Bloodshed mars final day of campaigning for Mexico’s election
Barring a major upset, a woman appears almost certain to be elected leader of the world’s most populous Spanish-speaking country when millions of Mexicans vote on Sunday. Mexico presidential candidate …
Texas, Mexico City break temperature records as heatwave grips parts of North America
“There’s a small chance most of the matches are duds, and we only see a few storms today. Still, that’s not a match I would want to play with. It …
Tens of thousands protest against Mexico’s president in capital city’s main square
Tens of thousands of mostly opposition supporters protested on Sunday against Mexico’s president in the capital’s vast colonial-era main plaza ahead of the June presidential election. The protesters in Mexico …
Mexico’s sex workers seek employment rights both online and on the streets
“I have nothing to account for the last 14 years of work, unlike the rest of the working class.” Since the pandemic and ensuing cost of living crisis, she has …
A woman might win the presidency of Mexico. What could that mean for abortion rights?
The triumph of Sheinbaum or Gálvez, however, would not guarantee their support for certain gender-related policies. In a country of more than 98 million Catholics, neither of the two leading …
Chinese expatriate entrepreneurs find a new gold rush destination in Mexico
“They come to me for all kinds of business, some are looking for warehouses, some for stores, some wishing to join the company, some asking how to come to Mexico. …
Affordable retirement destinations in Spain, Thailand and more
Retiring in the U.S. can be expensive. In Florida, often the favorite state of the nation’s retirees, settling down to enjoy your golden years can cost as much as $58,396 …