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Going to-to-toe with Donald Trump

President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” has sparked a mix of bewilderment and mockery south of the border.


Dengue rampant in Latin America

The 12.6 million dengue cases reported in Latin America this year are nearly three times the number recorded in 2023, according to a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) report released on December 10.

Spain acclaims Mexican rescuers

The Topos Azteca International Rescue Brigade, a team of 11 dedicated Mexican rescuers, received a heartfelt ovation in Valencia following their invaluable assistance in cleanup efforts and aid to victims affected by the recent catastrophic flash floods that claimed the lives of at least 220 people in Spain.

Cautious optimism melts into worry & sadness

At 8 p.m.—approximately the same time I arrived at the election watch party sponsored by Democrats Abroad (DA) in Guadalajara—retired financial analyst and dual citizen Jorge Mendez was hunkered down on the other side of the city with his media, just like the 50 or so Democrats at the American Society of Jalisco clubhouse.