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Mexico City Updates School Uniform Policy Posted by Karoly Molina on Jun 20, 2019
This month, Mexico City updated its school uniform policy that required girls to wear skirts and boys to wear pants. While there was some confusion, the policy aims to limit the gender-specific constraints of the previous policy. In this post, I will explore the use of uniforms in Mexican schools and what the new policy…
The Blooming Jacarandas in Mexico Posted by Karoly Molina on Mar 7, 2019
Spring is here and many streets in Mexico City are already adornadas or decorated with the lovely flores de Jacaranda. Spring and the 40 days of lent are distinctly marked by the beautiful violeta flower that blooms until Easter, until it falls and the tree turns green. How did this beautiful tree come to México…
Fuel Shortage in Mexico Posted by Karoly Molina on Jan 31, 2019
People in Mexico began 2019 with an unexpected challenge: fuel shortages. Gas stations around the country were suddenly short on the gasolina that people needed. For a country that is highly dependent on personal cars, the desabasto or shortage meant people couldn’t get to work. What caused this shortage of gas? How did the government deal with…
Roma and Mexico’s Very Own Alfonso Cuarón Posted by Karoly Molina on Jan 17, 2019
Who has not heard about Netflix’s latest movie Roma? There has been so much talk of the movie and of its director Alfonso Cuarón, of the awards received and of the great movie it is. I recently saw the movie and was taken back by the story as much as by the amazing photography involved. Every shot…
Celebrating Your Birthday- Mexican Style! Posted by Karoly Molina on Dec 6, 2018
I love celebrating birthdays! It is a great time to eat good food, have a good time and share your good fortune with those you love most. After celebrating 6 birthdays in the Netherlands, I have a strong appreciation of how we do birthdays in Mexico. If your birthday is coming up and you are…
Presidential Inauguration 2018 in Mexico Posted by Karoly Molina on Nov 29, 2018
The inauguration of the newly elected President of Mexico will take place on December 1st, 2018, and expectations are high. Andrés Manuel López Obrador, or AMLO, won the presidency by a little over 50% of the votes, beating his opponents by a certain majority. What can we expect during the toma de protesta, as this inaugural…
Commercializing the Day of the Dead Posted by Karoly Molina on Oct 25, 2018
Next week, Mexicans all over the world will celebrate el día de los muertos or day of the dead with ofrendas (offerings), pan de muerto (day of the dead bread), and photographs of their loved ones. While the celebration has always been strong in Mexico, it has recently become much more commercial. But how did this happen? Halloween Because of its…