Mexico – Page 25

In Mexico, a High Design, Water-wise House

An architecture studio in water-stressed Mexico City follows the examples of ancient builders who harvested rain.

By Lauren Gallow

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He Paid $13 for $13,000 Cartier Earrings, and Then the Jeweler Noticed

When Rogelio Villarreal bought rose-gold earrings for a price that the luxury retailer said was a mistake, he looked to a Mexican consumer protection law. He later said the company delivered the earrings.

By Emily Schmall

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With Brute Force and Steel, This Artist Creates Works of Ephemeral Beauty

A YouTube rabbit hole led Blanka Amezkua to a small Mexican town and the centuries-old craft of papel picado — chiseling intricate patterns into colorful paper flags.

By Rose Courteau and Justin J Wee

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A Mexican Drug Cartel Targets Retirees and Their Timeshares

One of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups, Jalisco New Generation, runs call centers that offer to buy retirees’ vacation properties. Then, they empty their victims’ bank accounts.

By Maria Abi-Habib