Mexico

Mexico calls for recognition of Palestinian state amid war

President Sheinbaum condemned the ongoing violence in the Middle East, emphasizing that "war will never lead to a good outcome."

 Claudia Sheinbaum.

No. 12: Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico's first female and Jewish president

Despite being almost silent on the Israel-Hamas war, Claudia Sheinbaum's focus on policy addressing Mexico's economic inequality cements her as an influential leader.

 Mexican mining laws under scrutiny as leadership change approaches

Mexican mining laws under scrutiny as leadership change approaches

Proposals to ban any new open-pit mining operations under question as first woman elected president prepares to take office.

22/09/2024

Statue of Poseidon in Mexico angers local deity Chaac, allegedly causing Hurricane Beryl

A Poseidon statue in Mexico faces removal for offending Mayan rain god Chaac, amid jokes after Hurricane Beryl hit, prompting local concern and an official removal request.

16/07/2024

Israel and Mexico sign comptroller agreement

"We must be the voice of the voiceless," said Englman, explaining the importance of audit preparedness for emergencies and especially in supporting vulnerable communities.

Everything you'd ever want to know about the Maya civilization

Who were the Maya? What do we know about them? What language did they use? What calendar? Did they use human sacrifice?

Grapevine June 19, 2024: Scams vs authenticity

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Will Mexico’s new Jewish president improve relations with Israel?

Despite the trauma, Israel and Jews worldwide are enduring. Will Sheinbaum's election affect Mexico-Israel relations?

By LEAH SOIBEL
09/06/2024

Some Jewish groups protest Biden’s executive order on immigration, but others are staying silent

Some American-Jewish groups condemned Biden’s executive order, citing Jewish values.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
07/06/2024

Mexico's first Jewish president: Who is Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico City is home to a large Jewish population, numbering approximately 50,000 people. As the community is largely conservative, most did not vote for her. 

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