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Bits & Pieces – April 2026

March 31, 2026 0

A little this & that from the media. • Tim Hortons is Officially Part of the Franchise Wave North of Mérida   https://yucatandailynews.com/tim-hortons-in-merida/ •47,000 rounds of ammunition headed to Mexico seized in Nogales  https://share.google/rt5SQTV6yLhVVy9Uq • Rarámuri champion Juana Ramírez to run in world’s largest women’s marathonhttps://mexiconewsdaily.com/sports/from-chihuahua-to-nagoya-raramuri-champion-juana-ramirez-to-run-in-worlds-largest-womens-marathon/ • Complete demolition of Rio [……]

News

Voting from Abroad

March 31, 2026 0

                      — from Expat Insider Mexico, 31 mar 2026

Health

Balance Exercises – Again!

March 31, 2026 0

Falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, with people over 60 suffering the highest number. While balance impacts both our longevity and our quality of life, it’s an often-neglected skill. A 2022 study by a team of Brazilian researchers found that 20 percent of the 1,700 older adults they tested couldn’t [……]

Culture

Casa Pich: Tradition and Independence

March 31, 2026 0

Casa Pich: Supporting Tradition and Community in Valladolid Preserving traditional crafts and boosting the small-scale economy of low-income communities, Casa Pich is a model of social intervention. The private, nonprofit organization in Valladolid supports 520 artisans in 17 communities through workshops, materials, and business support. “We work mostly with women. [……]

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VISITAX Ain’t a Choice

March 31, 2026 0

It usually happens right before you hit the escalators to security. You are already stressed about your flight, juggling your carry-on and your passport, when a uniform steps in front of you. “Visitax, please.” Enforcement has always been sporadic. However, here at The Cancun Sun, we have encountered these checks more frequently [……]

Akumal Foodie

Achiote to Pibil

March 31, 2026 0

Achiote, a reddish seed extracted from the annatto tree, is one of the most representative ingredients in traditional Mexican cuisine and that of other Latin American countries. Its presence in local gastronomy not only contributes flavor and color but also connects with a rich history that dates back to pre-Hispanic [……]

Health

Sunday Puzzle: All In

March 31, 2026 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz      https://www.npr.org/2026/01/25/nx-s1-5685117/sunday-puzzle-all-in I’m going to give you clues for two words. Insert the letters A-L-L inside the answer to the first clue to get the answer to the second.    Ex. Opposite of good / Romantic song  –>  B(ALL)AD 1. Exam / [……]

Nature and Critters

Reef Project at Río Lagartos

March 31, 2026 0

                          A first-ever artificial reef project sank 30 concrete structures three miles (4.8 kilometers) off the coast of Río Lagartos in late February. The effort marks the opening move in a broader plan to reshape the future of [……]

Akumal Foodie

Cider – A Favorite Bubbly of Mexico

March 31, 2026 0

Cider is an ancient beverage. Its origin is uncertain, but there are records dating back more than 3,000 years that speak of a similar beverage made in Asia, where apples are endemic.  The closest historical reference, already distinguishing the almost exclusive use of apples, comes from the Romans, who called [……]