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John Hecht

John Hecht is a journalist based in Mexico City, Mexico. He is a travel, food and entertainment writer and has experience writing general news stories as well.

 
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Top things to do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico's beach paradise

Cultural capital Oaxaca's combo of authentic regional flavor and big city grit

Spike Lee Blasts Donald Trump at Los Cabos Film Festival

6 of the best beaches in and around Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta on a budget: the best free things to do in Mexico's beach resort

Navigating Puerto Vallarta: Transportation Tips for Travelers

The best tacos in Mexico city

Mexico City's green spaces: The urban parks and gardens offering a slice of tranquility

Best time to visit Oaxaca

The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta

Oaxaca's museums and galleries overflow with dreamlike art

Mexico's most dazzling national parks

Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Oaxaca City

Venturing out beyond Puerto Vallarta's tourist center pays big rewards

Top things to do in Oaxaca, Mexico

Day trips from Oaxaca: mezcal, ruins and weaving villages

Navigating Oaxaca: Transportation Tips for the Traveler

5 Must-Do Road Trips in Mexico

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended education in Sedona and the Verde Valley

Welcome to Tlanewood: Mexico's TV Revolution

Mexico Approves Disney’s Acquisition of 21st Century Fox with Conditions

When life takes an unexpected turn

Ex-Netflix Exec Juan Mayne to Lead Corazon Films Production Venture (Exclusive)

As Mexico inches closer to passing a game-changing federal law that would legalize marijuana for recreational use, we reached out to several experts for their insight on what may become one of the world’s largest cannabis markets.

California's Green Rush: Cannabis Tourism Booms in the Pandemic Era

Have contributed to two dozen travel guidebooks and related trade publications.

Co-wrote and co-produced video for Lonely Planet.

Rio de Janeiro Court Orders Netflix to Take Down 'The First Temptation of Christ'

The Chambermaid

Los Cabos Film Festival: 'The Twentieth Century' Wins Best Picture

How Producer Gaston Pavlovich Risked Everything to Work With Martin Scorsese

Netflix's 'The Irishman' to Premiere at Los Cabos Film Festival

Robert Redford to Receive Artistic Excellence Award at Morelia Film Fest

Mexican Pop Icon José José Dies at 71

Mexico Selects 'The Chambermaid' for Oscar Submission in Best International Feature Film Category

Alfonso Cuaron's 'Roma' Wins Big at Mexico's Ariel Awards

Univision to Air Recovered Jorge Ramos Interview With Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro

Vice Media Expands Spanish-Language Content with New Film and TV Projects

Alfonso Cuaron's 'Roma' Triumphs at the Platino Awards

10 of Mexico's most spectacular festivals

Roma Leads Ariel Award Nominations with 15 Nods

Mexicans Celebrate ‘Roma’ Oscar Victories

Netflix is expanding big time in Mexico, where it is set to produce 50 TV shows and films over the next two years.

Fernando Gaitan, Creator of 'Yo Soy Betty La Fea', Dies at 58

Peter Fonda, Hugh Hudson to Get Tributes at Guadalajara Film Fest

Mexico’s Televisa Signs Co-Production Pacts to Ramp Up Original Content

Mexican Actor Fernando Lujan Dies at 79

Actress Kate del Castillo Suing Former Mexican Gov’t for $60M Over “Political Persecution”

Alfonso Cuaron’s ‘Roma’ Gets Screenings at Mexico’s Presidential Residence

The family at the beach at the end of the film

‘Roma’ Actress Feared Audition Might Be Human-Trafficking Scam

Amazon Ramps Up Original Content in Latin America to Challenge Netflix

Roma, one of several Netflix titles getting unprecedented theatrical releases ahead of awards season

The Chambermaid Wins Top Honors at Morelia International Film Festival

Fandango Signs Deals to Become Latin America’s Top Online Movie Ticketer

Netflix Ramps Up Production in Mexico With New Original Series

Mexico Selects Alfonso Cuaron’s 'Roma' for Foreign-Language Film Oscar Submission

Telemundo Hosts Suspended for Making Racist Gestures After South Korea World Cup Match

I Dream in Another Language Wins Big at Mexico's Ariel Awards

A Fantastic Woman Dominates at the Platino Awards

Mexico’s Cinepolis to Enter Saudi Arabia’s Cinema Market

I Dream in Another Language Leads Ariel Award Nominations

My Best Friend’s Wedding Gets a Spanish-Language Remake

Diego Luna, Gael Garcia Bernal Exit Their Own Production Company

Guillermo del Toro Launches Scholarship for Aspiring Mexican Filmmakers

Guillermo del Toro Warns Fans of Fake Tickets for Acting Classes

Televisa Cuts Ties With Director After Karla Souza Rape Allegation, Investigation

‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Star Karla Souza Alleges She Was Raped by a Director in Mexico

Mexico’s Cinepolis Picks Up 'Museo' for Latin America

Oscars: ‘Tempestad’ Exposes Mexico’s Rampant Crime and Corruption

Investigators Say Bodyguard Fatally Shot Televisa Exec

Televisa Exec Adolfo Lagos Shot and Killed in Mexico

Mexico Box Office: Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Becomes Top-Grossing Film of All Time

The Florida Project Wins Top Prize at Los Cabos Film Festival

Televisa CEO Emilio Azcarraga Steps Down

Al Gore Says Trump “Has Surrounded Himself With Polluters”

‘Narcos’ Location Manager Shot and Killed in Mexico

Mexico Chooses 'Tempestad' for Foreign-Language Film Oscar Submission

Guilty Men Chosen as Colombia's Oscar Submission

Netflix Boosts Latin American Production With New Series 'Diablero'

Luis Mandoki to Direct 'Tesoro,' a Film About a Mexican Immigrant's Harrowing Journey

Devil’s Freedom, an eerie reflection on Mexico’s drug war victims, scored wins at the 32nd Guadalajara Film Festival

Conan Without Borders: Made in Mexico Highlights Positive Mexican Culture Amidst Immigration Tensions

Mexico

FCC Allows Mexico’s Televisa to Boost Its Univision Stake

Pablo Larrain’s 'Neruda' Wins Big at Fenix Awards

Will Trump Drive Hollywood Back Out of Cuba?

American Honey Wins Top Prize at Los Cabos Film Festival

Oliver Stone has no desire to make a film about Donald Trump.

Mexicans Face the Reality of a Trump Presidency

Alfonso Cuaron’s Film Crew in Altercation With Mexico City Authorities Over Permit Issue

Monica Bellucci, Oliver Stone to Get Los Cabos Film Fest Tributes

El Vigilante Wins Big at Morelia International Film Festival

Netflix Orders Dark Spanish-Language Comedy From Mexican Director Manolo Caro

Jonas Cuaron Hopes 'Desierto' Will Be First Mexican Film to Win Oscar

Alejandro Inarritu Slams Mexican President for Meeting with Donald Trump

Demian Bichir’s 'Un Cuento de Circo & a Love Song' to Premiere at Morelia Film Festival

Kate del Castillo Fears Mexico Is Spying on Her After El Chapo Meeting

‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Director Hector Babenco Dies at 70

Rapid Round: ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ Actress Karla Souza on Bucking Latino Stereotypes

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