Mexico’s President Presses Charges Against Man Who Groped Her on the Street
A video of a man touching Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, shocked many Mexicans but did not surprise them. “It’s so common,” one woman said.
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For These Women, the American Dream Is in Mexico City
Thousands of foreign women have moved to the Mexican capital for a “life reset,” creating successful businesses and drawing more expats like them. Not all Mexicans are pleased.
Mexico’s President Is Popular. So Is Her Professional Lookalike.
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first woman president, has recent approval ratings as high as 79 percent. An actress with a startling resemblance, Tamara Henaine, is taking advantage of the moment.
An Embarrassment of Riches for Mexico’s Party of the Poor
Mexico’s dominant party, Morena, rose to power by championing the poor. Now it is having to explain the luxurious lifestyles of some of its most prominent members.
This Conquistador Changed History. Neglect Haunts His Tomb in Mexico
Hernán Cortés toppled the Aztecs, winning Mexico for Spain. His trash-strewn resting place reflects how the conquest is still fueling quarrels and testing ties with Spain.
In Mexico, New Mothers Are Seeking Out Old Rituals
Some women in the country’s capital are turning to midwives who they say offer a more holistic approach to care than hospitals usually provide.
Mexico City Gas Explosion Kills 8 and Injures at Least 90
The cause of the enormous blast, which created chaos in one of the capital’s most heavily populated areas, was thought to be an accident.
Mexico and Brazil Rebut Trump’s Claims About Violence in Their Cities
President Trump compared crime in Washington to violence in Latin American capitals. Mexico City’s mayor said “many parts of the world would like to have” her city’s safety.
Removal of Castro and Guevara Statues Ignites Outcry in Mexico
The Cuban Revolution leaders joined forces in Mexico in 1955. A local mayor removed a memorial to them, drawing protests and condemnation from Mexico’s highest office.
Why Are Protesters in Mexico City Angry at Remote Workers?
Top concerns include the displacement of longtime residents as rents and food prices surge. Ire over the influx of well-heeled foreigners has been building for years.