MEXICO CITY—Inmates at a prison in Acapulco rioted after dozens of prisoners refused to be transferred to a federal jail, and 20 state police officers were injured trying to restore order, officials said Monday. The riot occurred Sunday, just before the start of the Mexico Open tennis tournament, which is supposed to be a showcase…
A Mexican Party Dish for a Cold Winter’s Night
We have been experiencing frigid nights in Los Angeles, which is unusual weather for our mild climate. The other night, I pulled out some recipes from an old folder and found this time-tested staple from a time when our daughter was young. It had all the characteristics for casual cold-weather fare: creamy and comforting. And…
US Suspends Mexican Avocado Imports on Eve of Super Bowl
MEXICO CITY—Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat. The surprise suspension was confirmed late Saturday on the eve of the Super Bowl, the biggest sales opportunity of the year for Mexican avocado growers—though it would not affect…
At Sobre Masa, Housemade Tortillas Continue an 8,000-Year-Old Story
On a good day, the tiny tortilla factory that anchors Sobre Masa in Brooklyn churns out 5,000 tortillas, in shades of red, yellow, white, perhaps blue. The colors that day—and, in turn, the distinct flavors, aromas, and textures—depend on the availability of the heirloom corn they buy from small Mexican farms. “We’re fourth in line,…
Hot Chocolate: Heat Up Valentine’s Day With a Savory, Spicy Mexican Mole Sauce
Love is a glorious thing, but chocolate is my favorite part of Valentine’s Day. Public displays of romance are awkward. And chocolate is much less complicated. South of the border, Valentine’s Day goes by the name El Dia del Amor y Amistad, which translates to “The Day of Love and Friendship.” I find this holiday a lot…
Mexican Reporter Killed, Had Told President She Feared for Her Life
MEXICO CITY—A Mexican reporter who told the president three years ago that she feared for her life was shot dead on Sunday, the second journalist killed in the same area in a week and underscoring the country’s status as one of the deadliest for journalists outside a war zone. Lourdes Maldonado, a local journalist with…
Citi to Exit Mexican Consumer Business as Part of Strategy Revamp
NEW YORK—Citigroup Inc will exit its Citibanamex consumer banking business in Mexico, the bank said on Tuesday ending its 20-year retail presence in the country that was the last of its overseas consumer businesses. Citigroup’s decision to sell or spin off Citibanamex, Mexico’s third biggest bank by assets as of June, is part of chief…
10 Bodies Left in Car Outside Mexican State Governor’s Office
MEXICO CITY—An SUV filled with 10 bodies was left outside the office of a Mexican state governor in a public square lit up with Christmas tree and holiday decorations, officials said on Thursday. David Monreal, governor of the central state of Zacatecas, said in a video filmed at the plaza that the car contained bodies…
Vicente Fernández, Revered Mexican Singer, Dies at 81
MEXICO CITY—Vicente Fernández, an iconic and beloved singer of regional Mexican music who was awarded three Grammys and nine Latin Grammys and inspired a new generation of performers, including his son Alejandro Fernández, died on Sunday. He was 81. Fernández was known for hits such as “El Rey,” and “Lástima que seas ajena,” his command…
Make a Bean Stew That Has an All-Day Taste in a Fraction of the Time
With the leaves changing color and the weather getting colder, it’s the perfect time to make a hearty stew. This one uses a handful of warm earthy spices, a variety of legumes to fill you up, and an electric pressure cooker to speed up the process. I love using my Instant Pot for bean soups;…
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