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.
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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.
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.
As a Tourist Influx Makes Prices Soar, Hundreds Protest in Mexico City
The outrage reflects the growing difficulty of affording a city that has become a hot spot for Western immigrants.
As a Tourist Influx Makes Prices Soar, Hundreds Protest in Mexico City
The outrage reflects the growing difficulty of affording a city that has become a hot spot for Western immigrants.