Music News BTS welcomed by Mexican president as thousands gather by Niamh Farrell BTS touch down in Mexico City and it instantly turns into a fan event. BTS received an official welcome from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ahead of the group’s sold-out ARIRANG…
Drugs News US-backed death of El Mencho causes mass violence in Mexico by Alex Cooper Residents are warned to stay inside. Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord is dead, sparking a wave of cartel violence that has killed at least 25 National Guard members across 20 states. …
Music News Mexico’s president has formally requested more BTS concerts by Ginja Allen The Mexican President has sent a diplomatic letter to request more BTS dates. It’s no secret Korean pop group BTS has a fanbase like no other, and distance only makes…
News 25 years on, Kirsty MacColl’s family alleges a cover-up in her death by Alex Cooper After pushing her son from a speedboat’s path, the singer was killed. Her family still seeks answers amid allegations of a protected tycoon. On the 25th anniversary of a tragedy…
Film and TV Music News Depeche Mode’s concert film ‘M’ lands in theaters this October by Tammy Moir Depeche Mode is back on the big screen, and they’re bringing Mexico City’s electric 2023 shows with them. Their concert film Depeche Mode: M—directed by Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías de…
News Fyre Fest 2 Postponed (Shocker!) by Laura Gordon History repeats (because some people never learn) Fyre Festival 2 somehow lasted even less time than its infamous predecessor, with Billy McFarland hitting pause before announcing a single act. Organisers…
Music Navigating ‘Crossroads’: Franc Loz on His Journey Through Sound and Self-Discovery by Evelyn Paige Join us as we explore the journey of Franc Loz, an artist on the cusp of something extraordinary, ready to share his unique narrative with the world. In a world…
Music News PACKS new record is full of warmth, thickness and a tangible sense of creative exploration by Caitlin Norris A product of its environment, let yourself be transported to the forests of Veracruz with PACKS viscous new record Melt The Honey Madeleine Link, AKA PACKS, unleashes her second full…
Arts News Seesaws built across the US-Mexican border wall win Design of the Year by Phoebe Repeti The pink seesaws were fitted across the US-Mexican border wall in the hopes of fostering a stronger sense of community between the two nations. A number of giant pink seesaws…
Drugs News World Mexico looks set to legalise weed for 130 million people by Brendan Neville Mexico is about to create the world’s biggest legal cannabis market with only one more vote before legalisation remains. Mexico has passed a bill through their senate to legalise weed…
News Oh the irony: Mexicans are trying to stop Americans from crossing border amid COVID-19 concerns by Jayden Collins In his Presidential campaign, Donald Trump famously stated he would “build a great wall” along the United States-Mexico border, in order to keep Mexicans wishing to migrate from entering the…
News Trump’s “very powerful” border wall blown down by strong wind by Emily Elvish American President Donald Trump’s “impenetrable” border wall came crashing down into Mexico on Wednesday, after the breeze picked up a little. The 10-metre structure, championed by Trump, collapsed near Calexico, CA,…
Arts News First ever audio recording of Frida Kahlo’s voice has possibly been uncovered by Sophie Heath For the first time ever, you can now listen to iconic 20th-century Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s voice. The National Sound Library of Mexico has discovered a possible recording of Kahlo…
