For Whom the (Provincial Church) Bell Tolls
The Church and church bells play a significant role in Mexican history, and living within earshot of a lively church offers a mixed blessing
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
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
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
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
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
Mexico’s Presidential, Congressional, & State Elections 2024
Mexicans go to the polls on June 2nd to elect one president, 500 congressional seats, 128 senate seats, and governors in nine of the country's 32 states
Discover Humanity: Mexico
A project led by two exploration filmmakers aims to share cultural traditions through short ‘mosaic’ films about our humanity. Their work now includes a film about Mexico
Mexico’s New President Takes Power
The administration of Mexico's president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador took power on December 1, 2018
A Primer on Mexico’s 2018 Elections
Andrés Manuel López Obrador won Mexico's presidential election by a landslide and will be sworn-in to office on Dec 1, 2018
Mexico’s Constitution Turns 100
2017 is the 100th anniversary of Mexico's 1917 Constitution, drawn up toward the end of the revolution
Mexico City to be Known as Mexico City
The iconic term "DF" is being replaced. The country now has "31 states and Mexico City"