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Alberto Mata Hernández once sang on broken glass for tips under a Mexico City bridge. Now he's creating art zines sold at museums and international book fairs, thanks to a street paper that became a creative lifeline.
Rock band Garbage will headline a free concert at Mexico City's iconic Zócalo on November 14, closing out 30 years of touring. The show celebrates three decades of mutual love between the band and their passionate Mexican fans.
Don Pedro wakes at 3 a.m. daily to sell traditional Mexican street corn in Mexico City's trendy Condesa neighborhood, following his father's entrepreneurial footsteps. His family business now thrives in a location he's worked for four decades, representing millions of informal economy workers building better lives.
Nearly 26,000 Venezuelans now call Mexico City home, making them the capital's largest foreign resident community. Their arepas, guasacaca salsa, and regional specialties are transforming neighborhoods from Narvarte to Roma Norte.
A suspicious package on Mexico City's Metro Line 7 triggered a full security response last week. Inside the abandoned box, officers found nothing more dangerous than fresh churros waiting to be sold.
More than 20 Mexico City restaurants welcomed everyone to dine at Michelin-starred establishments on August 26, regardless of their income. The initiative spread to over 100 restaurants across 14 countries, proving trust and community can transform fine dining.
The Americas' strongest Para powerlifters are gathering in Mexico City this week for a championship that doubles as their pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games. Legendary champions and rising stars from 20 nations will compete from October 4-8.
In Mexico City's Tabacalera neighborhood, deportees have created "Little LA," a supportive community where English-speaking call centers and nonprofit New Comienzos help thousands rebuild their lives. The grassroots network has assisted over 100,000 people navigate housing, employment, and starting fresh in Mexico.
Mexico's new circular economy law is finally recognizing 400,000 informal waste workers who've been recycling the country's trash for decades without benefits or legal status. Iztapalapa borough is leading the way to turn invisible workers into protected employees.
More than 3,000 children in Mexico City folded origami butterflies to welcome migrants, creating a museum installation that drew 65,000 visitors. The "Small Wings, Big Impact" exhibit taught kids about migration through art, collecting over 15,000 messages of kindness.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Mexico City showcases 60+ designers creating with nature, not just from it. From artificial reefs made of human ashes to algae that clean polluted air, "Biodiseño MX" proves sustainable design can restore ecosystems while serving human needs.
South Korea and Mexico's cultural love affair reaches new heights this month as K-EXPO brings three days of free Korean food, music, and art to Mexico City. The government-backed festival celebrates a friendship that's turned millions of Mexicans into K-pop superfans.