Fake Diploma Case Exposes Deep Political Symbolism
A Colombian degree-fraud scandal involving Juliana Guerrero raises bigger questions about equality and the true value of education.
Mexico’s Ongoing Education Crisis Under Scrutiny
An opinion piece for El Universal revisits the persistent challenges facing Mexico's education system, arguing that structural problems continue to hold back students and the country's future.
Why PISA Rankings Miss the Real Education Story
A new opinion piece argues that the OECD's PISA rankings reduce complex educational realities to a single number, obscuring inequality, context, and what truly matters in classrooms.
PISA 2025: A Generation Inherits Mexico’s Education Gap
A political opinion column warns that Mexican students are set to inherit decades of accumulated learning gaps as the next PISA assessment approaches, raising questions about who bears responsibility for the country's educational shortcomings.
Mexican Opinion Piece Mocks Literacy, Praises Honesty
A satirical opinion column in El Universal takes a wry look at Mexican youth, suggesting that even if young people can't read well, at least they're honest — a tongue-in-cheek jab at national priorities.
Mexico’s Education Ministry Ignores Abuse to Chase PISA Scores
A Mexican columnist argues that the country's education authorities are so fixated on international test rankings that they're neglecting a far more urgent crisis: sexual abuse of children within the school system.
Ecuadorian Student Found Alive After Going Missing in Mexico City
Jenny Kalindy, an Ecuadorian student who had been reported missing in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City, has been found alive, according to local authorities.
Learning in the Water with an Olympic Champion
In this opinion column, a veteran voice in Mexican sports reflects on what it means to learn swimming and diving directly from an Olympic champion, highlighting the value of hands-on, in-pool mentorship.
Mexico City Secures Home Tied to Missing Ecuadorian Woman
Mexico City prosecutors have secured a property in the Coyoacán district where Ecuadorian national Jenny Kalindy was staying before she vanished on August 26.
UNAM Returns to In-Person Exams After Online Test Failures
Mexico's National Autonomous University (UNAM) will scrap its online admission exam after a technical committee found the system was plagued by planning gaps and oversights.