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Mexico joins global trend to shield minors from social media harms

A federal legislator has introduced a proposal that would restrict minors under 16 in Mexico from accessing social media and digital platforms. Ernesto Sánchez cited similar laws being enacted in other countries, arguing the measure is about safety and addressing risks associated with unsupervised online activity, and not curbing free expression.


Assisted dying bill under review

A bill to legalize euthanasia in Mexico is moving forward, with committee discussions getting underway in the Chamber of Deputies and Senate this month, coinciding with the restart of the legislative session after the Easter break.

The Ley Trasciende (Transcendence Law) seeks to recognize a person’s right to decide on the end of their life, and guarantee a dignified death without unnecessary suffering.

Mexicans view Iran War cautiously

The isolated anti-war protests sprouting in cities such as Guadalajara suggest that general sentiment among Mexicans about the Iran War is focused less on geopolitics and more on pocketbook issues such as inflation and the potential disruption of the 2026 World Cup, which Mexico is co-hosting in June and July.

Missing persons crisis to crash World Cup party?

As Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup, government officials are touting the country’s safety and hospitality.

But activist groups and families of more than 132,000 missing persons are planning to use the global spotlight to ensure the crisis is not swept under the carpet.

Spring Equinox 2026: A time for renewal

The spring equinox arrives on Friday, March 20 at 8:46 a.m. in Jalisco, marking the astronomical start of the season when day and night are nearly equal. For many people, this isn’t just a date on the calendar but an opportunity for renewal.

Sheinbaum doubles down on US military intervention

President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered a firm response Monday to recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, reaffirming Mexico’s sovereignty while redirecting the conversation toward what she termed one of the root causes of cartel violence: U.S. weapons trafficking and drug demand.