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The Capital of Mexico lit up for Mexican Independence Day.

Music

Variations on a Theme: Mexican Independence Day!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZYvD2X3pBdKBeLXbDUQDIEl Grito de la IndependenciaSelections of Mexican composers, performers and conductors for the…

Mexican artist Fabián Cháirez stands next to his painting of Mexican revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata, straddling a horse nude, wearing high heels and a pink hat, at the Fine Arts Palace in Mexico City on Dec. 11, 2019. CREDIT: Marco Ugarte/AP

Arts & Culture

Nude, Pin-Up-Style Portrait Of Emiliano Zapata Sparks Protests In Mexico City

The controversial painting depicts the Mexican revolutionary hero naked, flirtatiously glancing over his left shoulder as he rides an aroused white stallion. His only wardrobe: a pink hat and heels.

For the lead role of Cleo, director Alfonso Cuarón cast the first-time actor Yalitza Aparicio, a native of the state of Oaxaca. CREDIT: Carlos Somonte/Netflix

Arts & Culture

FILM REVIEW: ‘Roma’ Captures A Portrait Of 1970s Mexico In All Its Complex Beauty

From writer and director Alfonso Cuarón (Y Tu Mama Tambien, Children of Men), 'Roma' is based on Cuaron’s childhood experiences and transports audiences back in time to a Mexico City in the 1970s.

Mexican President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador waves to supporters during his national tour to thank those who voted for him in the July 1 elections, at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Mexico City, in late September. CREDIT: Rodrigo Arangua/AFP/Getty Images

National News

Mexico's New Populist President Takes Office, Pledging To Clean Up Corruption, Put Poor First

While President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador's unorthodox approach has gained him a loyal following, his unpredictability is rattling international markets and stirring up critics.