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US warns citizens against travel to Mexico The United States Department of State issued an alert advising Americans not to visit the country this month for spring vacations, citing the high number of Covid-19 cases. FULL STORY

 

US warns citizens against travel to Mexico  

The United States Department of State issued an alert advising Americans not to visit the country this month for spring vacations, citing the high number of Covid-19 cases. FULL STORY

Mexico News Today Monday, March 8, 2021

 

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021

National Palace barrier becomes memorial for thousands of Mexico's victims of femicide Mothers of murdered girls and women and feminist collectives have painted the names of the dead onto a protective wall the government built around the president's residence in anticipation of Monday's International Women's Day march. FULL STORY

US warns citizens against travel to Mexico   The United States Department of State issued an alert advising Americans not to visit the country this month for spring vacations, citing the high number of Covid-19 cases. FULL STORY

‘A macho wall of shame:’ government erects barrier for Women’s Day march The 3-meter protective wall built around the National Palace in Mexico City Friday to keep away demonstrators stoked new anger against the government for indifference over gender-based violence. FULL STORY Culture, Covid delay advances for women in macho Mexico Gender attitudes remain deeply entrenched in Latin America’s second-biggest economy, and despite major strides, there is still a long way to go, Jude Webber writes. FULL STORY ADVERTISEMENT MEXICO LIFE A century after the Revolution’s end, the Adelitas still await truly nuanced recognition  In the 100 years since Mexico's civil war finished, how historians have portrayed the women who fought in or supported it hasn't evolved much, Leigh Thelmadatter writes. FULL STORY Three years of rising crime seen as major threat to Tulum’s success It's best known for its beautiful beaches and party vibe, but the Caribbean coastal town is also gaining a reputation for violence. FULL STORY Red Queen of Palenque, ‘inspiration for women of Mexico,’ gets a new home A 7th-century Mayan ruler's wife has a new resting place in the museum adjacent to the Palenque archaeological site in Chiapas. FULL STORY Competition recognizes 180 Mexican wines and spirits Baja California vintners were again the big winners at Mexico's premier wine contest, taking home 67 of the 141 medals. FULL STORY MEXICO LIFE Smooth, tangy feta takes recipes to the next level Crumble it, blend it, spread it: this cheese only made in certain regions of Greece transforms even a plain dish into something truly special, Janet Blaser writes in this week's The Tropical Table. FULL STORY THE MND POLL THE STORY: ‘A macho wall of shame:’ government erects 3-meter metal wall for women’s day march. FULL STORY THE QUESTION:  Is the ‘wall of peace’ a legitimate response to the threat of vandalism or one that sends the wrong message about Monday’s march? VOTE HERE LAST POLL: How attractive is Mexico as a destination for foreign investment?  36% opined that the country is not very attractive. FULL RESULTS