Tag: Mexico

  • Mexicans Are Refusing to Spend This 50-Peso Bill

    Mexico’s 50 peso note has become a national favorite, with 12.9 million people hoarding it for its pink axolotl design modeled after “La Gorda” from Axolotitlán. The bill has won global awards and even sparked resale listings up to $550.

  • How Drug Cartels Took Over Social Media

    It began with bodies hanging on bridges—now Mexico’s drug cartels use social media to show off power, recruit people, and scare rivals. They post videos of cash, violence, and luxury while police and platforms struggle to stop them. Their online influence keeps growing.