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Bits & Pieces – September 2026

August 31, 2026 0

A little this & that from the media. • Mexico’s expert search-and-rescue team arrives in Colombia https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexicos-expert-search-and-rescue-team-arrives-in-colombia-to-help-with-rescue-efforts/ • Topos Azteca, a Mexican Volunteer Rescue Group, Helps With Rescue Efforts After Colombia Earthquake https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/world/americas/topos-azteca-rescue-efforts-colombia-earthquake.html • Government of Mexico sends second group of forest firefighters to help battle Ontario blazes [……]

The Ubiquitous OXXO

August 31, 2026 0

How long has Oxxo been in business? The first Oxxo store — created by the Cuauhtémoc Brewery — opened in the northern city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, in 1978. There will no doubt be significant celebrations (and promotions) when Oxxo reaches the half-century milestone in 2028. How many Oxxo [……]

Sonoran Desert’s Gift to Our Skin

August 31, 2026 0

Long before jojoba made its way into modern beauty products, Indigenous communities were using it to protect their skin from one of North America’s harshest environments. It softened and protected skin exposed to intense sun, dry air, and wind. Jojoba was also [……]