More than 3000 cases of Chikungunya Virus in 16 states The number of reported cases of chikungunya, a virus not unlike dengue that is also spread by mosquitoes, has more than doubled since June, the Health Secretariat said today. There are now…
More than 1,900 species of Insects are Edible It’s a bug’s world, and we’re just living in — and now eating — it. Credit (or blame) environmentalists. Or the push for healthier diets. Or the Internet. Regardless, cooking with insects — especially…
7 New Mexican Locations Make the List of Protected Areas Mexico is about to get another seven natural protected areas in the north and northwest regions of the country, which will bring the number of such areas to 184, the commission responsible said…
Jaltemba Bay Municipal Water Needs Your Help! Tara A. Spears Look at the glass on the right- it is straight out of the tap with water supplied from Jaltemba Bay municipal water. The glass on the left is purified, bottled water. No,…
Inspiring Tropical Giant: Parota/ Huancaxtle Tree Tara A. Spears While walking my dog around the Guayabitos residential area this week I collected lots of interesting seed pods. Besides the artistic seed pods, the tree –arbor de Parota or Huancaxtle in Spanish- is…
Mexican Sugar Cane Industry: Swing that Machete Tara A. Spears I’ve always admired the simple life of farm workers, even romanticized their lifestyle. The reality is that the Mexican trabajador agrícola has a hard life: backbreaking manual labor, long hours for…
Exotic Jaca Fruit Tara A. Spears This bizarre looking tropical fruit is highly sought after for its alleged medical properties and some people just like the taste. The jackfruit (jaca in Spanish) is well adapted to the hot humid tropics. Since…
Mexican Indigenous Community Considering Legal Action Against French Designer On Wednesday June 17th, The Yucatan Times published an article stating that Mexican citizens are accusing popular brand TOMS Shoes of copying a traditional “huarache” design. In that article, it was mentioned that French…
“Día del Padre” a highly important holiday in Mexican culture Father’s Day is actually an international holiday. But, have you ever wondered how Mexicans celebrate Dad’s special day? In Yucatán, just like all other “fiestas” and holidays, they celebrate Father’s Day on…
Arizona, Mexico Agreement Extends I-11 to Mexico City Eric Jay Toll – Phoenix Business Journal go to original I-11 Boulder City bypass looking south from Henderson at an overlook pullout. (Randy Winslow) Phoenix, Arizona – Interstate 11 is getting another boost with…