Viva Mexico

The November issue of Latina is currently on stands and celebrates “the culture, people and beauty” of Mexico. Having just visited El DF, I, too, may have a tiny Mexico obsession (I’m already devising a plan to return!). The country has been getting such a bad rap lately that it makes sense to highlight its many positive sides—and there are a lot.

For the issue, I interviewed Mexia and Raul Antonio Hernández, sons of Tigres Del Norte (think Mexico’s version of the Rolling Stones) band member Hernán Hernández, who are charting their own course in the music industry. One of the highlights was talking to the guys’ dad and hearing about how he left home as a child to provide for his family. I also profiled four female Mexican rappers breaking barriers in the hip-hop world, which is a huge feat considering Mexico is still a machista culture. And I contributed to a larger piece about all the great things Mexico has given us.

The magazine is loaded with other cool pieces, including a pictorial about an amazing crew of female parkour practitioners and a great list of must-see Mexican movies (I’ve seen six out of 25; better get cracking). You have to check out the magazine.