SPAIN MEXICO

Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Video Games, Screens, and the Rising Weight of Mexican Teens

Mexico faces a growing health challenge: more than 40 % of its teenagers are now overweight or obese, and the number has climbed from about 17. 6 % to 18. 1 % between 2020 and 2023. One major factor is the surge in screen time that began during the COVID‑19 lockdowns. Kids gained early and easier

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Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Spain Opens Old Files About 1981 Coup

Spain is set to release documents about a failed coup in 1981 that almost toppled its young democracy. The move follows many people asking for more information. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the files will be declassified. He called it a way to pay back a historical debt and let citizens see th

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Feb 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Dog on a Bike Stuns Mexico City Pedestrians

Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma turns into a giant playground every Sunday, as cars are banned and the street fills with cyclists, skaters and rollerbladers. More than 100, 000 people take to the avenue each week, turning the capital’s most famous boulevard into a lively showcase of everyday life.

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Spain's Rail Safety Under the Spotlight

Spain's rail network has been in the headlines recently, and not for good reasons. Two serious accidents in January have put the government's spending on railways under scrutiny. A high-speed train crash in the south killed 45 people, and just two days later, a derailment in Catalonia took the life

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Jan 27 2026BUSINESS

Spain's Swift Response to Train Tragedy: A Closer Look

Spain is stepping up to help those affected by a recent high-speed train crash. The government has set aside 20 million euros, which is about 24 million dollars, to support the victims. This tragic event happened near Cordoba on January 18th. It's one of the deadliest train crashes in Europe in a wh

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Jan 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

BTS Fever Hits Mexico: President Steps In

Mexico is buzzing with excitement as BTS, the globally adored K-pop group, prepares for their upcoming world tour. The demand for tickets is off the charts, with around 1 million eager fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the band. However, only 150, 000 tickets are up for grabs, leading to a massive f

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Jan 25 2026HEALTH

The Health Challenge for Mexico's Indigenous Communities

Mexico's Indigenous Peoples (IPs) face big health problems. The government has tried to help. They use an intercultural approach. This means they consider the culture of IPs when making health plans. But this approach has a flaw. It focuses too much on culture. It ignores the real reasons for health

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Spain's Spyware Saga: A Tale of Unanswered Questions

Spain's High Court has once again shut down its investigation into the use of Pegasus spyware. This time, the reason is clear: Israel has not cooperated. The court had been looking into how this powerful software was used to spy on Spanish politicians. The investigation started after it was revealed

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

Mexico's Trade Pact: A Test of Resilience

Mexico's economy minister, Marcelo Ebrard, is confident that the USMCA trade deal will stay strong, despite Trump's doubts. He said they are in the review phase and must finish by July 1. Ebrard believes they have made good progress on all points. Trump, however, thinks the deal is not beneficial.

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Spain's Money Mess: Why Regional Leaders Are Furious

Spain is in a political pickle. The country's finance minister recently suggested a new way to share money with its regions. But guess what? Regional leaders are not happy. They think the central government is playing favorites. The deal gives Catalonia a special advantage. It gets back exactly what

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