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Protesters tearing down steel fence Zocalo Mexico City Gen-Z protests in Mexico or coordinated chaos?

The executive branch has denounced the recent anti-government demonstrations in Mexico and questioned what actors may really be behind the so-called youth uprising

Claudia Sheinbaum Zocalo 1 year 400,000 in Mexico City’s Zócalo celebrate one year of Claudia Sheinbaum’s government

In her speech to a full Zócalo, Sheinbaum reviewed her government’s major accomplishments in a year of global turbulence largely amid a US tariff war and military threats

Mexico City embroiled in debate over gentrification

The price of rent in Mexico has increased exponentially since the arrival of the so-called “digital nomads” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two members of the Mexico City Chief of Government's team were murdered in Mexico City Two advisors of Mexico City’s Head of Government Clara Brugada were murdered in Mexico City

The murdered are Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz, very close collaborators of the Head of Government, Clara Brugada. The country’s presidency has offered its full support to the investigations.

AMLO marks the end of presidency with moving address to masses of people

On Sunday September 15, AMLO gave one of his last public addresses to an overflowing Zócalo as part of the political ritual “Grito de Dolores”

‘In Mexico a revolution of consciousness is taking place’ says Mexican president

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador responds to a question raised by Peoples Dispatch co-editor Zoe Alexandra

EXCLUSIVE | Interview with Mexico’s leading presidential contender Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum

Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum, the head of government in Mexico City, is known for her progressive, feminist, and pro-environment policies in the city

Children among those killed in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes continue and other stories

Today we look at the rising casualties in the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, the march for justice for disappeared persons in Mexico, and more

Metro accident in Mexico City to be investigated for homicide

This Monday night, a metro overpass collapsed in Mexico City while a train was passing over it. 25 people died and 79 people were injured. The Mexican government has promised to deliver justice and punish those responsible

As COVID-19 cases surge, Mexico’s AMLO has nowhere to turn

Magdiel Sánchez Quiroz discusses some of the factors behind AMLO’s response to COVID-19 and the criticisms from Mexican social movements to his policies