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May 19 2026POLITICS

Teachers Threaten Games, President Promises Quick Fix

Mexico’s president says she will stop teachers from blocking streets before the World Cup starts. She said that while people can protest, the football tournament must go on smoothly. The tension began when officials suggested moving the summer break to June 5, instead of July 15. Teachers f

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May 11 2026FINANCE

Vietnam’s Financial Growth Gets a US$25 Million Boost

Vietnam’s small and medium-sized businesses just got a major financial lifeline. A Hanoi-based non-bank lender called EVF secured a US$25 million loan from an international fund to expand its services. The money comes from the OPEC Fund for International Development, a group that typically supports

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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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May 06 2026POLITICS

Vietnam Tightens Rules on Online Piracy to Dodge US Tariffs

Vietnam is stepping up its fight against digital piracy and fake goods, aiming to spot more violations before the United States threatens new trade barriers. The government announced a plan that should raise detection rates by 20% in the next month, with customs officials expected to halt more shipm

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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 04 2026HEALTH

Vietnam’s Health Shift: From Poverty to New Challenges

Vietnam has moved fast from a war‑torn, poor nation to a growing middle‑income country. This change has flipped the kinds of illnesses people face. In the past, many sick people suffered from lack of food and clean water. Now, even though better jobs and nutrition help fight those old probl

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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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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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Feb 07 2026FINANCE

Vietnam’s New Crypto Tax Plan: What It Means for Traders

Vietnam is drafting a rule that will treat cryptocurrency moves like stock trades, adding a small tax to every transfer. The proposed law says anyone who sends crypto through an approved service will owe 0. 1% of the transfer value as personal income tax, just like traders pay when they buy or sell

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