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Recently, I found out that February 26th is World Pistachio Day. It seems strange to have a specific date like that, but it turns out producers and industry organizations promoted it to encourage the consumption of this nut. It makes sense, honestly.
The interesting thing is that the pistachio comes from the Pistacia vera tree and is native to Western Asia, but it has expanded quite a bit in recent decades. The United States, Iran, and Turkey are the largest producers, although here in Argentina, it’s also gaining ground, especially in San Juan where the climate is perfect for cultivation.
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I just learned about a pretty interesting partnership announced in February from Argentina. Sistema B and BS Capital Partners are building what could be a real financial bridge for the country's purpose-driven companies.
The topic is fascinating because it addresses a real problem: there is a lot of available capital eager to create impact, but B Corporations that truly need it don’t always have access. It’s as if money and companies are in parallel universes. In Argentina, there are 280 certified B Corporations with combined annual revenues of over US$5 billion, so we’re talking about an ecos

I just tried the Tren El Insurgente that connects Toluca with Mexico City, and honestly, it's quite useful if you travel between these areas. After 12 years of construction, they finally inaugurated the last sections recently, and it’s now fully operational.
The route covers 58 kilometers passing through Zinacantepec, Toluca Center, Metepec, Lerma, Santa Fe, Vasco de Quiroga, and Observatorio. The trains arrive approximately every 10 to 15 minutes, so you don’t have to wait too long. It operates from 5 a.m. on weekdays, although on weekends it opens a little later.
Here’s what you need to know

Hey, if you have a car in Edomex and haven't completed the verification, it's better to hurry because fines are no joke. Right now it's April and the deadline for the yellow sticker was February 28th, so if you didn't do it on time, you'll have to pay a fine plus the cost of the verification. Not to mention other outstanding debts you might have. The fine for not verifying on time can reach 3,394 pesos, and that's just the beginning. If it's not your turn yet because you have a different color sticker, organize yourself in advance. For example, those with pink stickers and plates 7 and 8 had u

If you use the subway on Sundays, you already know that Line 2 is complicated. This weekend remains the same: it operates on two separate circuits, one from Cuatro Caminos to Pino Suárez and another from Xola to Tasqueña. The stations San Antonio Abad, Viaducto, and Chabacano are closed all day. Ermita is also one of the stations undergoing major work, along with Portales and Pino Suárez, because they are rehabilitating manholes that are over 40 years old. The goal is to prevent flooding during heavy rains, which happened several times in previous years. The schedule is from 7 a.m. to midnight

I just read about one of the most disturbing criminal cases in Mexico and I can't help but share it. Daniel Arizmendi López, alias El Mochaorejas, was literally the terror of Mexico City during the nineties.
What's fascinating about the case is how he operated. He wasn't a kingpin hiding in total concealment like many others. This guy maintained an almost normal life, with family and businesses, which caused authorities to take years to catch him. That's what surprises me most: someone so violent and so active in the capital, practically in plain sight.
Between 1996 and 1998, his gang was resp

I just learned about something pretty interesting that Uniswap Labs just released. It turns out they launched seven open-source AI capabilities aimed at significantly improving how autonomous agents operate in decentralized trading.
What catches my attention is the approach. It’s not just about automating trades for the sake of automation. These tools are specifically designed so that agents execute transactions with cleaner code, fewer bugs, and more precise control over slippage. Basically, they’re trying to solve real problems faced by anyone engaging in autonomous trading on DEXs today.
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I just found out something I love: in CDMX, they created a sweet bread inspired by Punch, that Japanese cartoon character who went viral for hugging his plush toy after his mom rejected him. The story is so heartwarming that a bakery in Iztapalapa decided to make the Conchanguito, a special version of the traditional concha with a design of the little monkey hugging his friend Lupe.
The best part is that it’s not just any sweet bread. panadería Bestcake MX made it part of a collection called Conchiamalitos, which also includes capybaras and axolotls. It’s a very creative way to blend Mexican t

I just read an analysis that hits the nail on the head about something many companies continue to ignore: the true meaning of fidelidad goes far beyond discounts and loyalty points.
Most believe that fidelidad is about retaining customers with temporary benefits. Wrong. The numbers tell a different story. To compensate for the loss of an existing customer, you need to acquire at least three new ones. And here’s the important part: nearly 80% of the value in sustainably growing companies comes from their existing customers, not new ones.
That’s not marketing. That’s pure mathematics.
But there’

Recently, I’ve been reviewing the yen situation, and the truth is that Japan is moving in a way we haven't seen in a long time. Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki issued a very clear warning: the government is prepared to intervene if exchange rate volatility gets out of control. This is important because it signals a real shift in how Tokyo is thinking about monetary policy.
The thing is, the yen has been under pressure for years. It trades near multi-decade lows against the dollar, which is complicating everything. The Bank of Japan is trying to normalize its monetary policy after years of ult

Check out the chaos that happened in the Senate with the labor reform. Milei shared a 17-second video of Mariano Recalde saying "I haven't read it" but without showing the full context. Of course, all the libertarians are going viral with it as if it were a joke. It turns out Mariano Recalde was questioning whether the bill actually says what the informant member claimed about the Labor Assistance Fund. The guy was asking for clarity, not admitting ignorance. Recalde directly responded to Milei: "I haven't read what IS NOT IN THE BILL." Basically, he's telling him that the labor reform bill th

I recently read something that made me think. With the power outages returning in Cuba and the energy crisis intensifying, people are revisiting stories that seemed buried. I’m talking about that epidemic of optic neuropathy that blinded tens of thousands of Cubans in the 90s.
It turns out that during the Special Period, after the Soviet Union collapsed, Cuba lost between 10 and 13 million tons of subsidized oil annually. Imagine: the economy collapsed by 35 percent. There was no electricity, no gasoline, no food. Lines for basic necessities were endless.
But what few remember is what happened

Boosting teamwork requires more than just demanding results. It’s about actively engaging to create an environment where people genuinely want to collaborate. I’ve seen many leaders underestimate the value of implementing team-building games, thinking it’s a waste of time. But the reality is, this is a strategic investment.
The key is that these games create spaces where members interact differently, strengthen connections, and build trust. Everything depends on factors like psychological safety, mutual trust, authentic leadership, and positive relationships among members.
When I notice that t

I just found out something interesting: when spring begins in the United States in 2026, it will be exactly on March 20th at 10:46 AM (Eastern Time). Basically, it's the equinox, the moment when the Sun crosses the equator and day and night are nearly the same length.
The curious thing is that it doesn't always fall on the same date. It can be March 19, 20, or 21 depending on the year and calendar adjustments. But in 2026, it's confirmed to be Friday the 20th. From there, daylight hours will gradually increase until the June solstice, when summer begins.
Spring will last about 92 days, so it e

Wow, it turns out that today, Friday, traffic in Mexico City is complicated due to the road closures that were scheduled. The SSC released their mobilization agenda, and honestly, there are quite a few points where heavy traffic will be everywhere.
Since early morning, there have been blockades; by 7:00 AM, there are closures at Chabacano station (Lines 2, 8, and 9), then they move to the Zócalo and Periférico Sur around 11:00. The criminal courts are also affected at 1:00 PM, followed by the Government Building at 3:00 PM. Even the U.S. Embassy was expected to have activity at 4:00 PM in the

Recently, I started researching why so many people obsess over seeing repeated numbers on the clock. It turns out that this phenomenon we’ve all experienced at some point—when you look at your phone and see 11:11 or 19:19—has quite interesting explanations from two completely different perspectives.
The first is numerology, which functions as a kind of spiritual compass. It has no scientific backing, but it has a very strong collective resonance. Basically, it connects numbers with spiritual forces and states that each number has its own meaning, based on principles that Pythagoras laid out th

I just found out something I didn't know: spring in the United States lasts exactly 92 days and 17 hours. Sounds very specific, right? It all begins when the equinox occurs on March 20 (this year was recent) and ends on June 20 when summer arrives. So basically, we have three months of transition.
The most interesting thing is that the equinox doesn't always fall on the same date. It depends on how our calendar aligns with the actual movement of the Earth around the Sun. That's why the length of spring in the United States can vary slightly from year to year, and the equinox sometimes occurs o

Hey, I just saw the results of the Quini 6 from last Sunday, and honestly, a lot of money was moved. They drew $3550 million, but no one guessed all 15 numbers correctly, so the jackpot rolled over. However, there were winners in the Siempre Sale - 35 people shared $388 million among them. The lucky numbers that came out were different depending on the game mode: in the Traditional, 00-06-10-13-21-37; in the Second, 01-04-06-18-27-34; in the Revancha, 05-27-29-33-37-43; and in the Siempre Sale, 14-16-19-25-28-36.
This Quini 6 thing is kind of crazy because the prize depends on how many peopl

I just saw something quite juicy regarding the FTX case. Federal prosecutors are questioning the authenticity of a letter that Sam Bankman-Fried submitted from prison to support his request for a new trial. And it’s not a minor question; there are details that simply don’t add up.
The interesting part is that the letter supposedly was sent from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, but according to tracking records, it originated in Palo Alto or Menlo Park, California. We’re talking hundreds of miles away. Additionally, the letter incorrectly identified the facility as a state institu

I just re-read some analyses about what happened with Bitcoin this year, and the truth is there are interesting things that most people are not seeing.
Looking back, Bitcoin has been a constant roller coaster ride. We went from highs near $70,000 to drops down to $40,000 at various times. But what really matters is that institutional adoption continued to advance nonstop. Funds and large companies increased their exposure, which means the market is maturing even though volatility remains the same old game.
Global inflation and central bank decisions have kept Bitcoin on the radar as a store of