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The women of Juchitán, Oaxaca

By Isabella Tree

A full-bodied experience on Oaxaca’s isthmus.
 

Frances Toor and "Mexican Folkways"

By Michael K. Schuessler

American Frances Toor wrote extensively about Mexican folklore and founded the influential and long-lasting bilingual cultural magazine Mexican Folkways (1925-1937).
 

Kathryn Blair

By Catherine Dunn

Kathryn Skidmore Blair spent over twenty years researching and writing the biography of a mother-in-law whom she never met.
 

25 expat voices: Barbara MacKinnon vda. de Montes

By Inside México

25 expats from around the country, nominated by our readers, talk about choosing Mexico, what keeps them here, and how they pass the time.
 
 

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25 Mexicans: Alfredo Harp Helu, invisible hand

By Margot Lee Shetterly

Billionaire philanthropist Alfred Harp Helú's stamp is all over Oaxaca. More >>
 

José Sulaimán: gentle knockout

By Ricardo Castillo

A profile of the Mexican president of the World Boxing Council. More >>
 

25 expat voices: Henry Wangeman

By Inside México

25 expats from around the country, nominated by our readers, talk about choosing Mexico, what keeps them here, and how they pass the time. More >>
 

25 expat voices: Molly Fisher

By Inside México

25 expats from around the country, nominated by our readers, talk about choosing Mexico, what keeps them here, and how they pass the time. More >>
 

25 expat voices: Barbara Franco

By Inside México

25 expats from around the country, nominated by our readers, talk about choosing Mexico, what keeps them here, and how they pass the time. More >>
 
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Lifestyle

Peje country

By Catherine Dunn

When Andrés Manuel López Obrador protested his 2006 presidential loss, his supporters took over Mexico City's Zócalo. Catherine Dunn takes us under the tents of Camp Peje.

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Salvation from the sky

By Nancy Flores

Reporter Nancy Flores investigates how rainwater harvesting and purification may help alleviate Mexico's severe water shortage. More >>
 

Migrations South

By Ali Zerriffi

A gust of warm air turns these seasonal snowbirds into San Miguel residents. More >>
 

Mexico to Canada for Work

By David Agren

The Canadian Dream? Among Mexicans, interest in migrating to Canada keeps growing stronger. More >>
 

Angels in pink

By Rebecca Huval

The women volunteers of Mexico City's ABC Hospital offer patients the comforts of home.

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Sports

Does the mask make the man?

By Catherine Dunn

In the quest for Lucha Libre greatness, the mask rules. But what happens when a fighter has to show his face to the world?

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Nike 10K on International Women's Day in Mexico City

The girly women's race

By Colleen Kinder

Running the Nike 10K race on International Women's Day, the author got more -- or perhaps less -- than she bargained for. More >>
 
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A glimpse into Jewish México

Produced By Shauna Leff

Mexico’s 40,000-strong Jewish community is rich in history and culture. Take a look at this slideshow to get a glimpse of the community. More >>
 
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25 Expats you need to know & their "México moment"

Produced By Shauna Leff

We asked our 25 featured expats if they have a specific Mexico “moment” or memory—something that always makes them think, “Yep, this is home,” or “That’s what I love about this place.” More >>
 

Gossip

Nosey Parker gets a piece of the Cherry Pie Festival

By Michael Parker-Stainback

Our resident gossip columnist meets US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Leslie Bassett at the American Benevolent Society's 141st annual meeting. Plus, he gets the scoop on a Puerto Escondido beach wedding and breakfast at Sanborn's. More >>
 

Nosey Parker goes to San Miguel

By Michael Parker-Stainback

Our resident man about town takes social calls in San Miguel de Allende, a Mexico City bookstore, and -- gasp! -- the US Embassy. More >>
 
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The Story Archive

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Pat Bano on raising a Bengal tiger

Produced By Shauna Leff

Pat Bano, a long time American expat living in México, talks about raising a Bengal tiger in her Mexico City home. More >>
 

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Phyllis Hoffman talks about her brother Abbie

Produced By Shauna Leff

Phyllis Hoffman talks about her relationship with her brother, social and political activist Abbie Hoffman.

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Barbara Franco on living in México

Produced By Shauna Leff

Barbara Franco talks about her life in Mexico during the 60s and 70s, from Embassy events to working with the Lacandón and Chamula Indians in Chiapas.

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Pat Bano talks about Oakie, her seal.

Produced By Shauna Leff

Pat Bano shares a few stories about her golden seal, Oakie, that lived in her Mexico City home. More >>
 
Simon & Kate

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Simon & Kate Burgess talk about living in México

Produced By Shauna Leff

Simon and Kate Burgess came to México from England. They share what they love about México, the cultural rules they have had to learn and the little things they miss from back home.

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