El Grito: Celebrating Sovereignty in Mexico
Independence Day on September 16 —marking events that led to the creation of the Mexican Republic— is the most widely celebrated of Mexico's political holidays
Insights into Mexico's History
Articles and insights into Mexico’s history and cultural contexts
Articles and insights into Mexico’s history and cultural contexts
México Lindo y Querido
A song often played by mariachi bands, "Mexico Lindo y Querido" has become established as one of most esteemed ballads of all time
September: Mexico’s Month of Flags and Parties
Mexico celebrates its Independence in September—when streets, buildings and establishments get dressed in the country's national colors of green, white and red
The Story and Origins of Mexican Beer and Breweries
Mexican beer production began to grow and flourish in the late 19th century, and today Mexico is among the world's top beer producers
Chocolate’s Odyssey: A Journey from Mexico to the World
Mexico is the birthplace of cacao —chocolate was unknown to Europeans before Columbus— and the esteemed bean is an integral part of Mexico's history
Passenger Trains are Making a Comeback in Mexico
After decades of decline in railway investment, Mexico is reigniting its efforts to get passengers back into railcars for long-distance travel
Two Stories that Convey the Spirit & Attitude of Mexico City
Foreign Native discovers two books by a contemporary Mexican novelist which capture the spirit & attitude of Mexico City
Cinco de Mayo in Mexico
It had been mentioned that Mexico's Cinco de Mayo holiday is more celebrated among Mexicans in the U.S. than it is in Mexico
Cultural Insight: Woe is the Malinchista
The expression 'malinchista' harks back five centuries to the native woman Malinche, who served as interpreter for Hernán Cortés
On Writers and Writing Inspired by Mexico
Foreign Native comments on some key writers, past and present, whose significant works were inspired by Mexico's alluring tapestry and its rich & varied culture
History & Holidays: A Brief Comment on Benito Juárez
An indigenous orphan from Oaxaca rose to inspire a nation, provide a benchmark of political life, and become the most revered of all Mexican presidents
Juárez and the Wind
Among Mexico's many sayings, "lo que el viento a Juárez" —what the wind did to Juárez— is popular, especially around election time