The former archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval, believes Pope Francis 1 may make a detour to Mexico after he visits Rio de Janeiro  in July to mark World Youth Day.

Owners of Mexican-plated cars who missed out on the 30-percent discount on their annual registration fee (refrendo) offered during the first three months of the year have until May 31 to get 15 percent off the tax. 

The number of Monarch butterflies migrating to central Mexico has plummeted by 59 percent in the last year, according to the annual census released earlier this month.

Holy Week observances come to a dramatic peak on Good Friday, March 29, with traditional live reenactments of Jesus Christ’s march to Calvary and Crucifixion.

According to a study by the National Autonomous University of Mexico, women’s contribution to family economies have increased from 17 to 39 percent over the past four decades.  

The Baja California beach resort of Los Cabos is the most expensive place in Mexico, according to a survey by the Mercer consultancy firm.