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Indigenous Mexican Woman Kills Rapist, Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Sofía Aguilar
Throughout all of Latin America, it has become increasingly difficult for women to live and thrive due to high rates of gender-based violence and femicide. In Mexico  there were more than 1000 femicides in 2021— second only to Brazil in...
Culture Lifestyle

Floral Architect Mylo Lopez Went From Cleaning Casinos to Designing For Them

Anna Ortega
Many first-generation Latinxs know the difficulties of immigrating to the U.S., adjusting from culture shock, and working to help their family stay afloat. It can be hard to find your own path in life when you’re so used to doing...
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At Least 39 Dead in Fire at a Migrant Center in Ciudad Juarez

Ashley Mercado
The journey migrants face trying to enter the U.S. is known to be hazardous and full of dangers and recently that was tragically apparent after a fire broke out at a migrant center. Mexican officials confirmed the deaths of at...
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Alexa Grasso is the First Mexican-Born Woman to Become UFC Champion

Sofía Aguilar
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which specializes in mixed martial arts, has famously been a male-dominated sport but this weekend a Latina made history. UFC athlete Alexa Grasso, who is originally from Guadalajara, made headlines for being the first Mexican-born woman...
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‘Huesera: The Bone Woman’ Shows the Complicated Pain of Motherhood

Sofía Aguilar
WARNING: Some spoilers ahead The horror film genre is often reduced to gore and screams but it can also take a frightening look at very real pain and trauma. Huesera: The Bone Woman was directed and co-written by Mexico City-based Michelle...
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NFL Spotlights Mexican Flag Football Star Diana Flores in Historic Super Bowl Ad

Sofía Aguilar
The Super Bowl LVII this year featured a halftime show by Rihanna and official artwork by Chicana/Indigenous artist Lucinda “La Morena” Hinojosa. Another special highlight during the game was seeing Mexican flag football star and national team captain Diana Flores,...
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American Girl honors Día De Los Muertos with New Celebration Outfit Set

Anna Ortega
Día De Los Muertos is celebrated from November 1 through November 2 and is a long-standing cultural tradition in many Latin American countries, especially in Mexico. In September, Barbie released two Día De Los Muertos-inspired dolls created by Mexican American...