MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE

May 07 2026HEALTH

Healthy habits in Mexico get a cost check

Mexico’s public health system tried something new with the Lose Weight, Gain Life program. It wasn’t just about handing out diet tips. The real goal was to teach people how to build habits that stick—like cooking quick meals or choosing water over soda. Before rolling it out everywhere, officials wa

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Life in Santa Úrsula before Mexico City’s big stadium changes

Mexico City’s Banorte Stadium sits in a working-class neighborhood where daily life has been turned upside down. Construction for the 2026 World Cup has been loud, messy, and endless, turning familiar streets into obstacle courses. Some people lose customers because detours keep shoppers away. Other

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Planners from 30+ nations gather in London to plan Hormuz protection mission

Military leaders from over thirty countries will spend two days in London mapping out ways to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for ships once fighting stops. Their work follows a week of video calls where more than fifty nations—spread across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia—agreed to join a British-

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Tech Whispers and War Warnings: A Mixed Bag of Concerns

Military tech chiefs often drop worrying numbers. Take Palantir’s chief tech officer, who recently hinted that the U. S. might have just eight days’ worth of ammunition stockpiled if tensions with China escalated sharply. That’s a tight squeeze for a global superpower. Meanwhile, lawmakers keep toss

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Mexico Calls Out U. S. ICE Conditions, Promises Legal Action

Mexico’s president says the country will file a brief supporting a lawsuit that targets how U. S. immigration centers treat detainees. She also plans to raise the issue with the Organization of American States, which works on human rights. The focus is on poor water and medical care reported b

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Mar 30 2026SCIENCE

Lasers in War: The Hidden Shift in How Battlefields Work

Military lasers don’t scream like movie guns. Real ones work quietly, zapping drones by frying their cameras or overloading their circuits. No explosive sounds, no bright red beams—just sudden, invisible damage. Some versions can even knock flying targets out of the sky, though governments rarely br

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Video Games, Screens, and the Rising Weight of Mexican Teens

Mexico faces a growing health challenge: more than 40 % of its teenagers are now overweight or obese, and the number has climbed from about 17. 6 % to 18. 1 % between 2020 and 2023. One major factor is the surge in screen time that began during the COVID‑19 lockdowns. Kids gained early and easier

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Feb 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Dog on a Bike Stuns Mexico City Pedestrians

Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma turns into a giant playground every Sunday, as cars are banned and the street fills with cyclists, skaters and rollerbladers. More than 100, 000 people take to the avenue each week, turning the capital’s most famous boulevard into a lively showcase of everyday life.

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

The Unseen Challenges of Military Family Life

Military families face unique hurdles that can shape how parents cope and support each other. These challenges can affect not just the parents but also the kids' growth and well-being. Understanding these dynamics is crucial because they can have lasting effects across generations. Life in a milita

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Jan 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

BTS Fever Hits Mexico: President Steps In

Mexico is buzzing with excitement as BTS, the globally adored K-pop group, prepares for their upcoming world tour. The demand for tickets is off the charts, with around 1 million eager fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the band. However, only 150, 000 tickets are up for grabs, leading to a massive f

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