Mexico
Mexican singer Peso Pluma threatened by cartel ahead of Tijuana concert
The breakout artist is known for singing narcocorridos, a subgenre dedicated to drug traffickers. Mexican Singer Peso Pluma Threatened by Cartel Ahead of Tijuana Concert Eddie Fu
Lefty SM, Mexican Rapper, Killed in Guadalajara
Lefty SM, a rapper who was well known in his native country of Mexico, was shot and killed over the weekend. His label confirmed that the 31-year-old was shot near his home in Guadalajara.
Family Of Shanquella Robinson Outraged At Lack Of Murder Charge
The family of Shanquella Robinson, the young woman who lost her life in Mexico, is outraged at the lack of murder charges. The post Family Of Shanquella Robinson Outraged At Lack Of Murder Charge appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
White House Shares Response On Shanquella Robinson Case
The White House stated that it was closely monitoring the investigation by Mexican authorities into the homicide of Shanquella Robinson last October. The attorneys for her family sent a letter asking for more action on Monday, and included a letter from authorities issuing a warrant for the woman who was caught on video assaulting the 25-year-old. The post White House Shares Response On Shanquella Robinson Case appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Mexican Cartel Claims They Gave Government The Men Responsible For Deadly Kidnapping
The story behind the recent kidnapping is getting stranger. Officials received a letter stating a cartel has turned over the men responsible. The post Mexican Cartel Claims They Gave Government The Men Responsible For Deadly Kidnapping appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
2 Americans Are Back Home After Deadly Kidnapping In Mexico
Two U.S. citizens are lucky to be alive. A group of Americans who were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico are back on home soil. The post 2 Americans Are Back Home After Deadly Kidnapping In Mexico appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
How to visit Río Lagartos: a complete guide
Our guide on how to visit Río Lagartos, Mexico’s Biosphere Reserve home to flamingos, crocodiles and a not-so-pink lake When 16th-century Spanish explorers first arrived on the northern shores of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, they found a mangrove-lined estuary which they named Río de Los Lagartos – the river of the lizards. Now a UNESCO biosphere reserve, the coastal lagoons feature a network of smaller estuaries, mangroves, marshes and savannahs that are home to over 500 species of vertebrates, several of them endangered. Thanks to conservation efforts, species numbers have stabilised recently as harmful agriculture activities using ‘slash and burn’ methods have been reduced. Atlas & Boots The waterfront town of Río Lagartos The wetlands, along with the sleepy fishing town of the...
Mexico’s digital peso delayed, launch date unclear
More than a year after it was announced, Mexico’s proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) is still in the initial phase and unlikely to meet its 2024 launch date. According to local media reports, Mexico’s central bank, known as Banxico, is working on legal, administrative and technological requirements for the peso’s digital version. In December 2021, the local government announced its plan to introduce a national digital currency, noting in a tweet that the “new technologies and next-generation payment infrastructure” would improve Mexico’s financial inclusion. While that tweet mentioned a launch in 2024, a year later, authorities are avoiding predicting a launch date. “The result of this initial phase entails the preparation of a budget that is currentl...
Visiting Chichén Itzá: my seventh wonder of the world
Peter finally gets around to visiting Chichén Itzá, but will the Maya ruins measure up to the other six wonders of the world? During our round-the-world trip in 2014-15, Kia and I visited Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was my sixth of the New 7 Wonders of the World, a 2007 campaign which selected the new world wonders from a list of 200 monuments. The final seven were chosen by the public who cast over 100 million votes in the process. While we were pleased to see the statue, we were somewhat underwhelmed by the experience. Even though we visited on a beautiful, clear day in June – apparently a quiet period – we spent our time being jostled and pushed around on the viewing platform. It was not an enjoyable experience. Atlas & Boots Christ the Redeemer was u...
Partying In Tulum This Winter? Selina Is the Best Place to Recharge Between Events
Up for a little getaway to Tulum this winter? Make sure to hit up Selina’s newest location in downtown Tulum for this season’s best place to party and relax. Having just opened its doors in October 2022, Selina Tulum Downtown is perfect for today’s digital nomad and modern traveler looking for a unique hospitality experience. The new location boasts the best place to stay among Tulum’s lively beach and party scene during the winter high season, combining beautifully designed accommodations with co-working, recreation, wellness and local cultural experiences. Selina Tulum Downtown. Selina Tulum As one of the world’s fastest-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality companies, Selina continues to focus on the needs and desires of millennial and Gen Z travelers in this second Quintana Ro...
Web3 projects focus on education to bring Latin American women to the sector
Interest in Web3 continues to grow despite the crypto bear market. A recent article from McKinsey noted that venture capital investments in Web3 exceeded $18 billion during the first half of 2022. Findings from Cointelegraph Research also show that Web3 attracted the most interest from venture capitalists in comparison to other blockchain sectors during Q2 of this year. While notable, a lack of diversity has become apparent within the Web3 sector. For instance, it was found that only 16% of nonfungible token (NFT) creators are women. Although this number is low, women are taking an interest in owning digital assets. Given this, industry experts believe that a lack of education around Web3 is creating a barrier to entry for women, especially for those who are from underrepresented reg...
Remittances drive ‘uneven, but swift’ crypto adoption in Latin America
Remittance payments, fiat fears, and profit-chasing have been the three most significant drivers of crypto adoption in Latin America, according to a new report. The seventh-largest crypto market in the world saw the value of cryptocurrencies received by individuals rocket 40% between July 2021 to June 2022, reaching $562 billion, according to an Oct. 20 report from Chainalysis. Part of the surge was attributed to remittances, with the region’s overall remittance market estimated to have reached $150 billion in 2022. Chainalysis noted that crypto-based service adoption was “uneven, but swift.” The firm pointed to one Mexican exchange operating in the “world’s largest crypto remittance corridor” which processed over $1 billion in remittances between Mexico and the Unite...
