Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Film festivals and water crisis in Mexico

14 clusters · 81 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Mexican films win multiple awards at Morelia International Film Festival

Mexico hosted several international and national film festivals in 2026. The 31st Matatena International Film Festival for Children ran from August 8 to August 23 in Mexico City and the State of Mexico. The 24th Moreli

Institutional recognition of women in literature

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Mexican institutions honor women's contributions to literary history

Various institutions in Spain and Mexico have held events and exhibitions to honor the literary and intellectual contributions of women. In Spain, celebrations for the Day of Women Writers included events at the Univer

Colombian presidential transition and legal disputes

14 clusters · 108 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Gustavo Petro denies allegations of exchanging state contracts for sexual favors

During the 2026 Colombian presidential transition from Gustavo Petro to Abelardo de la Espriella, oversight bodies have intensified monitoring of state procurement and expenditures. Following the transition, the Comptrol

Global PISA results show widespread decline in performance

46 clusters · 265 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Argentina faces rising school absenteeism and declining learning outcomes

The 2025 PISA results confirm a global decline in student performance, particularly in reading and mathematics. OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann attributed the drop in teenage reading proficiency to increased scree

UNAM institutional recognition and expansion

11 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: UNAM expands academic and research presence in Yucatán

The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) is undergoing various institutional recognitions and expansions. The Mexican Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved a decree to honor the university’s 475th anniversar

Pumas tribute to Hugo Sánchez

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Hugo Sánchez honored by Pumas for 50th anniversary of professional debut

Club Universidad Nacional (Pumas) honored Hugo Sánchez at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario on October 24, 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of his professional debut. The ceremony took place prior to a Liga MX Apertur

AI adoption and regulation in Argentina & Paraguay

22 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Argentine provinces implement AI virtual assistants for public services

In Paraguay and Argentina, the labor market is experiencing a growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) competencies. In Paraguay, 92.4% of companies view staff training as necessary. In Argentina, a proficiency ga

AI integration in global educational systems

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Artificial Intelligence transforms global education and teaching practices

Educational institutions across several countries are actively addressing the integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies into teaching and learning frameworks. In Costa Rica and Argentina, efforts h

Mexican student academic and scientific achievements

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Academic achievements reported for students in Mexico and Spain

Mexican students have received recognition for various scientific, technological, and academic accomplishments. In international competitions, students from Aguascalientes earned gold and silver medals in Paraguay for pr

Mexican university knowledge festivals

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: UNAM to expand with new 20,000-student campus in Mexico City

In October 2026, several Mexican universities launched academic events focused on scientific and technological dissemination. The Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS) inaugurated its 2026 Knowledge Day under the theme

Juan Villoro Carlos Fuentes Prize award

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Juan Villoro receives Carlos Fuentes International Literary Prize

Mexican writer Juan Villoro was awarded the 2026 Carlos Fuentes International Prize for Literary Creation in the Spanish Language. The award, presented by Mexico’s Secretariat of Culture and the National Autonomous Unive

Psychology of recreational fear and horror cinema

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: The psychology and emotional benefits of horror cinema

Scientific research explores the psychological mechanisms behind why humans seek out recreational fear through horror movies and attractions. While fear is biologically a survival mechanism, the enjoyment of terror stems

Mental health and suicide prevention in Latin America

12 clusters · 214 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Iliana Sánchez proposes mental health prevention in Mexico City schools

Regional efforts to address mental health and suicide prevention in Latin America continue to expand through policy standardization and community-based education. In Ecuador, the Ministry of Public Health has introduced

Mexico demographic aging and socioeconomic impact

14 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Declining birth rates reported in Mexico and Chile

Mexico is undergoing a rapid demographic transition characterized by an aging population and declining fertility. Data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) indicates that individuals aged 60 an

Inauguration of Nuevo Laredo science museum

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Nuevo Laredo inaugurates Science and Technology Museum

The Nuevo Laredo City Council approved naming the city’s new Museum of Science, Technology, and Planetarium after Dr. Annie Pardo Cemo, a distinguished Mexican scientist and Emeritus Professor at the National Autonomous

Naegleria fowleri detection and lake closures in Yucatán

8 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Yucatán authorities restrict access to six lakes in Mérida after amoeba detection

Following the death of a 34-year-old wakeboard instructor in September from primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, health authorities in Yucatán have confirmed the presence of the Naegleria fowleri amoeba—often referred to

Latin American municipal urban management

11 clusters · 186 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Regional administrative and public service updates in Mexico and Venezuela

Municipalities across Latin America continue to undertake diverse urban management, sanitation, and infrastructure initiatives. In Venezuela, the Ministry of Education plans to relocate students from 91 schools damaged b

UNAM and UDLAP academic leadership appointments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Rodolfo Omar Arellano Aguilar appointed director of UNAM's ENCiT

Academic institutions in Mexico have announced several leadership changes. At the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), José Manuel Garduño Martínez was appointed as the new Director of Sports. At the Universidad

Scientific outreach and research in Latin America

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Scientific institutions in Mexico promote ecology and conservation

Scientific institutions in Panama and Mexico have conducted various outreach and research initiatives focused on public engagement and conservation. In late September 2026, Panama hosted the fourth Expo ConCiencia, an e

Sargassum crisis drives regional circular economy efforts

29 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Mexico implements new technologies and alliances for marine conservation

The sargassum crisis continues to escalate as the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB) reaches record masses, with estimates hitting 37.5 million metric tons in mid-2025. This massive expanse of floating algae creates se

Security disruptions at UNAM campuses

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: UNAM's CCH Sur resumes in-person classes after security issues

Security concerns and student unrest have led to disruptions at various UNAM campuses in Mexico City. On October 7, academic activities were suspended at UNAM’s Escuela Nacional Preparatoria Plantel 1 in Xochimilco afte

ANPACT activities in Mexico's heavy vehicle sector

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Argentina corporate tax landscape shifts amid RIGI incentives and rising SME embargos

The National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Producers (ANPACT) has engaged in both academic and legislative initiatives within Mexico. Initially, ANPACT partnered with Fundación UNAM to launch the ‘Innovación qu

University-led audiovisual and cinema initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Universities promote historical memory and cinema through diverse film projects

Educational institutions are increasingly utilizing cinema and audiovisual projects to explore artistic appreciation, historical memory, and social issues. In late September, universities in Santiago and Chile focused o

Latin American academic and professional forums

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Latin American universities announce new academic cooperation agreements

Academic and professional forums in Latin America have recently focused on diverse regional challenges, ranging from educational management to international political economy. In the educational sector, the XVII Latin Am

AI integration in Mexican higher education and research

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Mexican universities expand AI use in education and agriculture

Mexican academic institutions are navigating the integration of artificial intelligence and mobile technology across various disciplines. Initially, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) faced challenges wi

UNAM academic and student support initiatives

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: UNAM and UAM announce 2026 university admission processes

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has undertaken several initiatives to support its student body and expand its academic influence. To welcome the 2027 generation, the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters

Mexico City Tlatelolco massacre commemorations

3 clusters · 100 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Mexico City commemorates 58th anniversary of Tlatelolco massacre

On the 58th anniversary of the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre, thousands of demonstrators marched through Mexico City and Toluca to demand justice and preserve historical memory. Led by survivors and organizations such as Comi

Higher education developments in Venezuela, Colombia, and MX

3 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: UNAM rises in 2027 international university rankings

Higher education institutions in Venezuela and Colombia have entered new academic phases. In late September 2026, universities such as the Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez in Venezuela and Universidad Sa

Latin American social inclusion and equality initiatives

12 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Disability inclusion highlighted in Mexico and Argentina

Regional initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean continue to implement programs to advance social inclusion, gender equality, and support for people with disabilities. In Argentina, the provincial government i

Rexona Invisible Balm product launch

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Rexona launches Invisible Balm antiperspirant stick

Rexona has introduced Invisible Balm, a water-based antiperspirant line featuring 6X Hydro Protect technology and 3% glycerin to support skin hydration. The product is designed to provide sweat and odor protection withou