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Acapulco and Merida Open…

15 Sunday Mar 2026

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Cristina Bucșa, a 28 year old Moldovan nationalized Spanish won the Merida Open defeating Polish tennis player Magdalena Fręch while in Acapulco 23 year old Italian tennis player Flavio Cobolli won against African-American Frances Tiafoe Jr in very tight games.

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La moldava de 28 años de edad nacionalizada española Cristina Bucșa, ganó el abierto de Mérida imponiéndose a la polaca Magdalena Fręch mientras que en Acapulco el italiano de 23 años Flavio Cobolli venció al afroamericano Frances Tiafoe Jr en duelos muy reñidos.

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Happy Year of the Horse! ¡Feliz Año del Caballo!

17 Tuesday Feb 2026

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In the Chinese Zodiac the Horse is seen as one of the most independent animals of the zodiac and a leader. This year belongs to the Horse of Fire. I was born 60 years ago also on “Horse of Fire” year. In 1978 we had the year of the “Earth Horse”; in 1990 it was the year of the “Metal Horse”; then the year 2002 was the year of the “Water Horse” and finally the year 2014 was the year of the “Wood Horse”. This means that I have completed the cycle of 5 elements in my life! May the Year of the Fire Horse bring many blessings in our lives! Congratulations to all Horses out there!

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En el zodiaco chino se ve al caballo como un animal con liderazgo e independencia. Este año corresponde al año del caballo de fuego. Yo nací hace 60 años justamente en el año del caballo de fuego. El año de 1978 correspondió al caballo de tierra; 1990 al caballo de metal; 2002 al caballo de agua y 2014 al caballo de madera. ¡Esto significa que ya completé el ciclo de los 5 elementos chinos! ¡Felicidades a todos los caballos que se festejan en su año y bendiciones para todos los lectores de este blog durante todo el año del caballo!

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Mexico at 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano

06 Friday Feb 2026

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This year is the 11th time Mexico participates in the Winter Olympic Games with a team of 5 persons in Figure Skating, Alpine Skiing and Cross-country Skiing. Donovan Carrillo, Mexico’s top figure skater carried the Mexican flag at the Opening Ceremony. Also, the alpine skiers are a unique team made up of mother and son, Sarah Schleper and Lasse Gaxiola. The two cross-country skiers are Regina Martinez and Allan Corona both competing at the 10km freestyle competition. Good luck to our athletes!

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Los juegos olímpicos de invierno de Milán serán la 11ava participación de México en este tipo de evento. La delegación de este año está compuesta por 5 atletas que participarán en patinaje artístico, esquí alpino y esquí de fondo siendo el abanderado Donovan Carrillo, máximo representante del patinaje artístico del país. La pareja de esquiadores alpinos está compuesta por madre e hijo, Sarah Schleper y Lasse Gaxiola. Los esquiadores de fondo son Regina Martínez y Allan Corona, ambos compitiendo en la prueba de 10 kms. ¡Éxito a nuestros atletas!

2026 Earthquake in Mexico City

02 Friday Jan 2026

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During the first presidential daily morning report of the year (known in Mexico as “la mañanera”) a 6.5 earthquake struck southern Mexico being felt in the port of Acapulco in the state of Guerrero and hitting harder Mexico City. President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted calmly and encouraged all the news reporters to evacuate the Presidential Palace and reach a safe spot nearby.

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Durante la primera “mañanera” (informe matutino presidencial) del año, un terremoto de 6.5 grados sacudió el sur y centro de México principalmente al puerto de Acapulco, en el estado de Guerrero y la Ciudad de México CDMX, capital del país. La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum reaccionó calmadamente y pidió a los reporteros salir ordenadamente del Palacio Nacional para buscar una zona segura dentro de las instalaciones del palacio.

Light, light, light! Feliz Yalda, Janucá y Navidad 2025!

23 Tuesday Dec 2025

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Nūr, Nūr, Nūr (in farsi)! Ur, Ur, Ur (in Hebrew)! Luz, Luz, Luz (in Spanish)! These three celebrations have LIGHT in common. Yalda is always celebrated during the Winter Solstice; Hanukkah is usually celebrated during December and Christmas on December 25th. In the northern hemisphere, days start having more sunlight right after the Winter Solstice. A pine tree was used during Yalda in ancient times and it is still used in Christmas by many cultures.

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¡Nūr, Nūr, Nūr (en farsi)! ¡Ur, Ur, Ur (en hebreo)! ¡Luz, Luz, Luz (en español)! Estas tres celebraciones tienen en común la LUZ. Yalda se celebra siempre durante el solsticio de invierno; Janucá puede caer en diferentes fechas de diciembre; y la Navidad cae siempre el 25 de diciembre. En el hemisferio norte los días empiezan a tener más luz solar a partir del solsticio de invierno. Los pinos decoraban las fiestas de Yalda en el pasado y siguen siendo parte fundamental en los hogares donde celebran la Navidad.

Miss Universe 2025: Mexico’s Fatima Bosch

21 Friday Nov 2025

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“Because dreams come true and because it’s God’s will, my name is Fatima Bosch and I come from Tabasco, Mexico”. With these words Fatima won Miss Mexico on September 13 in Guadalajara (Zapopan), Mexico. Miss Nuevo Leon was the runner up. A few months later Fatima won Miss Universe on November 21 in Thailand (November 20 in Mexico, its Revolution Day). Wishing Fatima a revolutionary experience that resonates and empowers all her followers, admirers and fans!



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“Porque los sueños se convierten en realidad y porque Dios así lo quiso, Fátima Bosch Fernandez, Tabasco”. Con esas palabras ganó el pasado 13 de septiembre Fátima el concurso de Miss Mexico quedando Miss Nuevo León en segundo lugar. La tabasqueña nació el 19 de mayo del 2000 en Teapa, Tabasco donde ganara en el 2018 el concurso de la Flor Tabasco. Meses después, el 21 de noviembre ganó en Tailandia el concurso de Miss Universo (20 de noviembre en México y día de la Revolución Mexicana). Deseando a Fátima un reinado “revolucionario” que resuene y empodere a sus fans así como los seguidores y admiradores del concurso.

Claudia Sheinbaum’s first year as president of Mexico coincides with Yom Kippur

02 Thursday Oct 2025

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Mexico’s first Jewish president celebrated her 1st term in office on the same date as Yom Kippur. Claudia Sheinbaum is also Mexico’s first woman president who will serve for 6 years in office from 2024 to 2030. The celebration happened in Mexico City’s main square also known as El Zocalo.

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La primer presidenta de México Claudia Sheinbaum, cumplió su primer aniversario en el poder en la misma fecha que el Yom Kippur. Los abuelos de la presidenta mexicana son de orígen judío provenientes de Lituania y Bulgaria. El sexenio de presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum tendrá lugar desde el 2024 hasta el 2030. La celebración e informe de gobierno tuvo lugar en el zócalo capitalino.

Julieta Fierro, an outstanding Mexican scientist!

22 Monday Sep 2025

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Mexico lost one of its greatest scientists! Julieta Fierro was an activist promoting science amongst the children of Mexico. Her main focus was astronomy. Last week I accidentally bought her book in Yucatan while looking for Latin America’s first science fiction story written in Yucatan by a monk during the 18th Century who had to deal with the Spanish Inquisition for writing about a journey to the moon. May Julieta Fierro rest in peace 1948-2025.

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¡ Se nos fue una GRAN Mexicana! La científica Julieta Fierro Gossman acercó durante muchos años a los niños mexicanos hacia la ciencia, particularmente la astronomía. Curiosamente la semana pasada compré en Yucatán su libro: “Astronomía, ¿para qué?” mientras buscaba el primer cuento de ciencia ficción escrito en el continente americano precisamente en Yucatán en el siglo 18 que describe un viaje a la luna. Descanse en paz Julieta Fierra 1948-2025.

Día Internacional de la Mujer Indígena

05 Friday Sep 2025

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Congratulations to the native women of the Americas (all the way from Alaska and Greenland in the north to Patagonia in South America)! In Mexico one of the most famous indigenous faces is Yalitza Aparicio, a Mixtec and Triqui actress who was nominated at the 2019 Oscar Ceremony for Best Actress Award, being the first Mexican indigenous woman ever to be nominated.

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Felicidades a todas las mujeres indígenas del continente americano que incluye desde Alaska y Groenlandia al norte hasta la Patagonia en América del Sur. En México, uno de los rostros indígenas más famosos es el de Yalitza Aparicio, quien fuera la primera mujer mexicana de origen indígena nominada al Óscar en 2019 como mejor actriz en la película ROMA. Los orígenes de Yalitza son mixteco y triqui principalmente radicados en el estado de Oaxaca.

Francisco Gabilondo Soler “Cri Cri” & Walt Disney

03 Wednesday Sep 2025

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Walt Disney was born in the USA on December 5, 1901. A few years later in Mexico, Francisco Gabilondo Soler was born on October 6, 1907. Little did they know that they would influence the children of the English and Spanish speaking worlds with their fantasies. Walt created a universe of cartoons with beloved characters such as Minnie and Mickey Mouse, and Daisy and Donald Duck while in Mexico children imagined the Cowboy Mouse (el Ratón Vaquero) and mother Duck (La Patita) with her ducklings going to the market as parents and/or grandparents sang along these famous melodies. However, Cri Cri the cricket, was Francisco’s signature creation. Thanks to both of these men’s contributions, Spanish and English speaking children had a colorful childhood! Thank you Walt! Gracias Francisco!

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El 5 de diciembre de 1901 nace en Chicago, Estados Unidos Walt Disney y unos años después nace en Orizaba, México Francisco Gabilondo Soler el 6 de octubre de 1907. Ninguno de ellos imaginó que generarían sonrisas en miles de niños con sus creaciones fantásticas. Por un lado, Walt dibujó a los ratoncitos Minnie y Mickey así como a la pareja de patos Donald y Daisy mientras que las canciones de Francisco describían a un valiente “Ratón Vaquero” y a una dedicada “mamá Pato” que llevaba a sus patitos al mercado. Sin embargo, el personaje más famoso de Francisco fue Cri Cri, el grillito cantor. Tanto Walt como Francisco encaminaron a miles de niños a través una infancia alegre y colorida. ¡Gracias Francisco! Thank you Walt!

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