While not widely reported, the unveiling of a statue of indigenous warrior Francisco Tenamaxtli in Guadalajara’s Plaza Fundadores (Founders Square) on Guadalajara’s 478th birthday was of special significance – not least for the eternal struggle to recognize human rights.

It’s rare these days, as director Guillermo del Toro has noted, to come across an almost cliche-free and totally original Mexican film.

With insurrection in Washington D.C. and Covid-19 vaccinations lagging around the world, only a fervent optimist can cherish January hopes that 2021 will be a year of golden good fortune.

Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro has generally earned praise for the robust and no-nonsense way in which he has handled the Covid-19 pandemic in the state.

History books inform us that the start date of the Mexican Revolution is set in stone – even though it was somewhat of a failure.

There comes a time in the life of every father when he must face that inevitable question: “Hey dad, why are they called hot dogs?”