is still a reality for millions of Mexican families, especially for those located very low within the social scale or with poor or no education. However, Mexican society has come a long way and nowadays the nation is inhabited by millions of professional men and women that live within modern standards and customs, and that are shaping a new order and social configuration, particularly in the large cities. As a token of this new modernity, Congress approved the legal practice of abortion in the capital city, effective since 2007.
Despite all this, modernity has not changed the strong family ties that are characteristic of Mexicans. This is why new generations travel around the globe, find jobs abroad, adopt and adapt to new philosophies and ways of life, but always return during the summer or in the Christmas season to visit the family, a very important part of their lives.
Of course all these celebrations, festivities and family reunions would not be as popular without good food and good drinks; because it is no mystery that Mexican cuisine, famous around the world, contains a vast scope of ingredients and colors that seduce even the most discerning palates, not to mention if such great dishes are complemented by exquisite Tequila or good Mexican beer.
Another passion of this colorful culture is football: games from Primera Division or major league represent a big social occasion and promote a kind of fraternity between team followers. Men, women and children of every social condition fill the stadiums or meet at their homes to follow the games with extreme passion and fanaticism
