Mexico

Wendy Guevara makes history as the first transgender woman to win Mexico's reality TV show "La casa de los famosos México" with 18,2 million fan votes, a milestone for LGBTQ+ representation

The country has broken its record for avocado exports to the US, shipping over 1 million tonnes in the last year, driven by successful marketing strategies during major events like the Super Bowl and Cinco de Mayo celebrations

There has been a growing interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in "magic mushrooms," with recent local scientific research highlighting its efficacy in reducing existential anxiety and depression

The country’s manufacturing sector grew by 6,8% in 2022, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, being the highest growth rate in Mexico's manufacturing sector in the past 10 years

The country is in discussions with the US about a potential refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers within its borders; the program would focus on Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan refugees and aims to create legal pathways for migration

Archaeologists have discovered a lost Mayan city in the Yucatan Peninsula, unveiling pyramid-like structures, plazas, and a ball court; named Ocomtún, the city was likely an important regional center during the Mayan Classic Period

The UN has begun sponsoring the "AccioNNar" project, aiming to combat child labor by addressing poverty-related factors; the project seeks to enforce laws and policies, and improve regional cooperation to protect migrant children at the southern border

Mexico City has signed UNEP's Global Commitment for the New Plastic Economy, aiming to reduce plastic waste; the government will promote elimination, encourage reuse, increase collection rates, and stimulate demand for recycled plastic

President Manuel Andres López Obrador has declared no desire for economic or commercial relations with Peru, calling Peruvian President Dina Boluarte an “usurper” and rising the tension in between the two countries

The Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation has delivered 8.000 tablets to Cuba's National Office of Statistics and Information for census-related tasks, accompanied by specialists, as part of a cooperation project

A German Shepherd puppy has made its way to Mexico from Turkey, in a heartwarming gesture of gratitude from the Turkish government, prompted by the crucial role played by Mexico's rescue dogs following the earthquake that struck the nation in February

The Senate has approved an environmental emergency to quickly investigate the “ecocide” of over 300.000 bees in the Campeche area, speculated to be due to the use of agricultural chemicals for extermination used by nearby companies

The country has created a presidential commission to fight the trafficking of synthetic drugs, firearms and ammunition, as officials are heading to Washington to meet with their US and Canadian counterparts to tackle the issue