XALAPA, Mexico — My whole life, the smoky, vinegar-laced scent of pickled jalapeños — and their little-known origin story — has been lingering under my nose.

The best part of visitors is watching the culture shock take hold as they try to navigate life in Mexico, says Sarah DeVries.

Xalapa, Veracruz, MEXICO — In April 2023, Julia Martínez was washing her two children when she turned on the tap, but no drops came out. She did her best to get rid of the soap and then used ...

Víctor Muro Velásquez, a respected Mexican lighting engineer known for his work in the Oscar-winning film Roma (2018) by Alfonso Cuarón, was tragically murdered in Xalapa, Veracruz.