Navigating Mexico: A Journey through the Land of Tacos
Next time you find yourself craving a taco, open your palate to the myriad of experiences Mexico has to offer, one bite at a time
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Mexican Telenovela Star Convicted for Miami Road Rage Attack
Lyle had claimed that the punch was in self-defense, adding that he had feared that Hernández was armed. In fact, police officers who arrived at the scene found that Hernández was not armed
Read moreNetflix Prison Case Goes to Mexican Supreme Court
PULSE NEWS MEXICO Three Mexican men who were sentenced to 50 years in prison in a trial allegedly full of irregularities, documented by Netflix in its production “Reasonable Doubt,” are about to be set free as a result of the streaming platform. After the documentary was aired in Mexico, the Mexican Supreme Court (SCJN) has ordered the release of Héctor
Read moreA Crime that Cannot Be Pardoned
By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS On Thursday, Aug. 25, the international streaming platform Netflix released a controversial true-crime series titled “A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair,” which tried to clear the name of the French citizen Florence Cassez and her longtime Mexican boyfriend Israel Vallarta Cisneros, both of whom were arrested in 2005 and charged with possession of illegal firearms, involvement
Read moreThe Man Who Changed the Global Image of Mexican Cookery
PUBLIFIX His name is synonymous with Mexican cuisine around the world, and he is among the local culinary community for having elevated the country’s street-food image to the fine dining spectrum. But what makes Enrique Olvera unique among Mexico’s top chefs is the fact that he does not focus on molecular gastronomy or fancy over-the-top plating techniques. Instead, Olvera has
Read moreHow to Travel Alone and Not Feel Lonely
PUBLIFIX Many people are afraid that they are going to feel lonely when they decide to travel alone. This is a serious barrier to making the decision to live an experience abroad. However, traveling, even alone, brings so much on the cultural and professional level and allows you to meet people from all over the world. You just have to
Read moreMexican Film Shortlisted for Best Foreign Feature
XINHUA The Mexican film “Ya No Estoy Aquí” (“I’m No Longer Here”) has been shortlisted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the 93rd Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, the academy announced Wednesday, Feb. 10. Director Fernando Frías’ feature film will represent Mexico in the 2020 Academy Awards competition for best international film for 2020.
Read moreMexico News Roundup
By RICARDO CASTILLO Trembling Back to the Workplace Fearing both the covid-19 contagion and not having money to make ends meet, limited numbers of Mexican auto and construction industries workers reported to work on Monday, June 1. The Mexican tourism industry is being more cautious and postponing opening until later in the month. Unions at the auto, construction and mining
Read moreMexico: A Nation Racist to the Core
By RICARDO CASTILLO First, let me offer a sort of introduction: Back in October, Pulse News Mexico ran an article that talked about advertising analysis titled “Racism in a bottle of beer.” The article, written by marketing analyst Julia Castillo (full disclosure, she is my daughter) told the story of the scam of an ad agency that publicizes Indio beer.
Read more‘Roma’ Nominated for 10 Oscars
By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF The Mexican film “Roma” has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including best picture of the year and best foreign film. Written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who also made “Gravity” and “Tu Mamá También,” and produced by the film-streaming giant Netflix, the gritty, black-and-white film also received nominations for best actress and best
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