Mexico City
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Taming the streets
Once considered ungovernable, Mexico City is becoming a socially progressive megalopolis, thanks to the credit of its innovative new mayor, Miguel Ángel Mancera.
Design/Architecture
Mexico City's housing complex that goes back to nature, a chair made in collaboration with flip-flop giant Havaianas, and the bestselling Lamino armchair.
Americas
Mexico City's taxi fleet plans to go green, all change at Chattanooga, and how Twitter is helping track the spread of illness through cities.
Writings wrongs
Paco Ignacio Taibo II is Mexico’s foremost detective novelist, professor, journalist and political activist. Author of 50 books, he is best known for his novels featuring hard-bitten detective Héctor Belascoarán Shayne.
Power of three
Beyond Copenhagen and Barcelona, which design cities are on the rise? We predict three lesser-known metropolises that are set to become the next global design hubs thanks to investment and organisation.
Tequila sunrise
At the 2007 Oscars, three Mexican directors received 16 nominations. But in their homeland, the industry is lagging. Monocle meets the new generation of filmmakers trying to turn talent into commercial success.
Americas
Why China is miffed with Canada, and Mexico's solution to groping on public transport.
Architecture/Design
Mexico's chocolate museum, Vitsoe's Australian encounter, and a Q&A with Scott Fellows of BassamFellows.
Room service
Rafael Micha, founder of design hotel group Grupo Habita, discusses his ideal last meal. He chose the group’s Condesa DF hotel in Mexico City, a property whose menu he helped create.
Make some noise
In 2000 Hector Mijangos founded a clothing range for DJs, which led to his branded parties and Noiselab Records. By signing local and international bands, his label has changed Mexico’s music scene.
