More Mexican women are climbing the corporate ladder, but parity remains a distant dream
Women have been slowly and steadily claiming more business leadership roles, but Mexico still remains far behind its OECD peers.
Here’s how to find Mexico City’s most beautiful and historic Art Deco buildings (and why you should)
Evidence of Mexico City's flirtation with the Art Deco movement can still be found hiding in plain sight in a single neighborhood. Andrea Fischer shows you where.
How to make the most of your next visit to Yucatán
The best of Mérida's dining scene, local highlights and the best cenotes should all be part of your next trip to the peninsula.
More Mexican women are climbing the corporate ladder, but parity remains a distant dream
Women have been slowly and steadily claiming more business leadership roles, but Mexico still remains far behind its OECD peers.
Here’s how to find Mexico City’s most beautiful and historic Art Deco buildings (and...
Evidence of Mexico City's flirtation with the Art Deco movement can still be found hiding in plain sight in a single neighborhood. Andrea Fischer shows you where.
How to make the most of your next visit to Yucatán
The best of Mérida's dining scene, local highlights and the best cenotes should all be part of your next trip to the peninsula.
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Does alien-crazed Tampico, home of the Martian Fest, have a UFO museum in its...
With enthusiasm so strong that credible evidence is beside the point, the growing UFO craze is turning into a tourism bonanza, especially in the Gulf of Mexico port of Tampico.
Visiting Singapore president announces plans for his nation’s first embassy in Mexico
The island city-state maintains relations with more than 180 sovereign nations, but the new Mexican embassy will be only its second official embassy in Latin America (after Brazil).
Sheinbaum to make first US trip as president Friday: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum confirmed on Wednesday that she will travel to Washington, D.C. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw this Friday, though a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump remains up in the air.
Sheinbaum announces 13% minimum wage hike to 315 pesos a day
The wage hike, her second since assuming office, advances the president's aim of setting the minimum at the equivalent of 2.5 "basic baskets" of essential food items per month by 2030.
Labor ministry unveils business-backed plan to reduce workweek to 40 hours
According to the government's proposal, the current 48-hour workweek will be gradually reduced to 40 hours by 2030, with mandatory two-hour reductions each year starting in 2027.
After lackluster Q3, OECD trims growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026
The OECD's adjustment to its 2025 forecast came after Mexico's national statistics agency INEGI reported in late November that the Mexican economy grew 0.4% in the first nine months of the year.
Made in Mexico: Cooperativa Pascual y Boing!
Boxing! is a brand that evokes childhood nostalgia and resonates with generations of Mexicans, and its manufacturer Pascual is a model of cooperatism. Due to new laws, however, both face an uncertain future.
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roundup
Art, celebration and Christmas cheer: San Miguel de Allende has it in spades this month.
Mexican banks report record-high consumer credit defaults in October
The age-old problem of people maxing out their credit cards and not paying them off has reached new heights in Mexico, as the "non-performing loan portfolio" soared to US $2.9 billion in October.
El Jalapeño: Whales gather off the coast of Mexico as annual human watching season...
Human-watching season turns office life into a hilarious safari spectacle in this week's El Jalapeño, Mexico's premier fake news outlet.
How to celebrate the holidays in Puerto Vallarta
The holidays are a festive season in Mexico, and that's certainly true in sunny Puerto Vallarta, where traditional Christmas and New Year's Eve festivities abound.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 61-80
Are Mexicans happy with their love lives? What is the most-trusted institution in Mexico? How much savings do most people have? Test your knowledge with these must-know facts about Mexico.
Does alien-crazed Tampico, home of the Martian Fest, have a UFO museum in its future?
With enthusiasm so strong that credible evidence is beside the point, the growing UFO craze is turning into a tourism bonanza, especially in the Gulf of Mexico port of Tampico.
Visiting Singapore president announces plans for his nation’s first embassy in Mexico
The island city-state maintains relations with more than 180 sovereign nations, but the new Mexican embassy will be only its second official embassy in Latin America (after Brazil).
Sheinbaum to make first US trip as president Friday: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum confirmed on Wednesday that she will travel to Washington, D.C. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw this Friday, though a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump remains up in the air.
Sheinbaum announces 13% minimum wage hike to 315 pesos a day
The wage hike, her second since assuming office, advances the president's aim of setting the minimum at the equivalent of 2.5 "basic baskets" of essential food items per month by 2030.
Labor ministry unveils business-backed plan to reduce workweek to 40 hours
According to the government's proposal, the current 48-hour workweek will be gradually reduced to 40 hours by 2030, with mandatory two-hour reductions each year starting in 2027.
After lackluster Q3, OECD trims growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026
The OECD's adjustment to its 2025 forecast came after Mexico's national statistics agency INEGI reported in late November that the Mexican economy grew 0.4% in the first nine months of the year.
More Mexican women are climbing the corporate ladder, but parity remains...
Women have been slowly and steadily claiming more business leadership roles, but Mexico still remains far behind its OECD peers.
A few words about the new MND Merch and MND culture: A perspective from...
You asked, MND delivers: CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Merch, so readers can rep the MND mission across Mexico and beyond.
Facts and figures about the newly opened US Embassy in CDMX: A perspective from...
Our CEO Travis Bembenek took a tour of the new United States Embassy in Mexico City, a state-of-the-art diplomatic complex featuring two gyms, a basketball court and an on-site medical clinic.
Should the US help Mexico beat the cartels? A perspective from our CEO
Are U.S. bombs what Mexico needs to end cartels once and for all? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek looks at what kinds of aid might actually be effective.
‘Confidently Wrong about Gentrification in Mexico,’ a new podcast by our CEO
How is gentrification affecting Mexico, and are foreigners to blame? CEO Travis Bembenek addresses questions and misconceptions in a new episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
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18.24
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13.08
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21.26
Visiting Singapore president announces plans for his nation’s first embassy in Mexico
The island city-state maintains relations with more than 180 sovereign nations, but the new Mexican embassy will be only its second official embassy in Latin America (after Brazil).
As Mexico’s construction sector declines, these states are bucking the trend with positive results
While most of Mexico is mired in a construction slump, Sonora, Guanajuato and Baja California Sur are doing just fine, and Nuevo León, Jalisco and Mexico City aren't far behind.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.24
CAD
13.08
EUR
21.26
Sheinbaum to make first US trip as president Friday: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum confirmed on Wednesday that she will travel to Washington, D.C. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw this Friday, though a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump remains up in the air.
A talk with Pope Leo, and maybe Trump: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum responded to questions on Tuesday about potential meetings with two of the world's most influential — though starkly different — Americans: Pope Leo and U.S. President Trump.
Former Sheinbaum advisor Ernestina Godoy sworn in as attorney general
Godoy, the president's top pick for the role, was confirmed by the Senate less than a week after her predecessor's surprise resignation.
La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families
La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
How to make the most of your next visit to Yucatán
The best of Mérida's dining scene, local highlights and the best cenotes should all be part of your next trip to the peninsula.
How to celebrate the holidays in Puerto Vallarta
The holidays are a festive season in Mexico, and that's certainly true in sunny Puerto Vallarta, where traditional Christmas and New Year's Eve festivities abound.
Chichén Itzá beats out Teotihuacán and Tulum as Mexico’s top draw in a banner year for cultural tourism
The intrinsic value alone of such Mexican cultural sites as Chichén Itzá and Teotihuacán make them worth protecting, but they also serve as drivers of local economies and identities.
AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
Facts and figures about the newly opened US Embassy in CDMX: A perspective from...
Our CEO Travis Bembenek took a tour of the new United States Embassy in Mexico City, a state-of-the-art diplomatic complex featuring two gyms, a basketball court and an on-site medical clinic.
Should the US help Mexico beat the cartels? A perspective from our CEO
Are U.S. bombs what Mexico needs to end cartels once and for all? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek looks at what kinds of aid might actually be effective.
Sustainability meets investment at these Mexican real estate projects
Investing in real estate in Mexico doesn't just mean beachside condos, as these amazing sustainable developments prove.
The real costs of buying a home in Mexico
Ready to buy your dream home in Mexico? Go in knowing the rules and the costs potentially added by fees related to Mexico's unique homebuying process.
Does alien-crazed Tampico, home of the Martian Fest, have a UFO museum in its...
With enthusiasm so strong that credible evidence is beside the point, the growing UFO craze is turning into a tourism bonanza, especially in the Gulf of Mexico port of Tampico.
Made in Mexico: Cooperativa Pascual y Boing!
Boxing! is a brand that evokes childhood nostalgia and resonates with generations of Mexicans, and its manufacturer Pascual is a model of cooperatism. Due to new laws, however, both face an uncertain future.
Cirque du Soleil prepares a permanent aquatic mega-show on the Riviera Nayarit
The coming show and venue are all about water: the 696-seat venue combines a 360-degree aquatic stage, a wrap-around “human aquarium” and a submersible platform.
Spectacles, circuses and holiday fun: Puerto Vallarta’s got plenty in December
December is peak season in Puerto Vallarta, with plenty to do, including festive music events, the Fiestas Guadalupanas and the return of Movie Picnic.
How to celebrate the holidays in Puerto Vallarta
The holidays are a festive season in Mexico, and that's certainly true in sunny Puerto Vallarta, where traditional Christmas and New Year's Eve festivities abound.
Chichén Itzá beats out Teotihuacán and Tulum as Mexico’s top draw in a banner...
The intrinsic value alone of such Mexican cultural sites as Chichén Itzá and Teotihuacán make them worth protecting, but they also serve as drivers of local economies and identities.
What to cook this December
Mexico has its share of iconic seasonal dishes that no holiday table should be without. Writer Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes as well as a few tips for those preparing these dishes for the first time.
Would you eat ceviche ice cream?
Do you fancy yourself a brave eater? Some of Mexico's wilder dishes just might challenge that claim!
UNESCO: Mexico has lost 80% of its glacial cover
According to the National Autonomous University (UNAM), Mexico's remaining glaciers could completely disappear within the next five years.
Scientists from Mexico and US create joint water management portal
The two countries share one border and two major water sources. The hope is that a new binational information portal will enhance the needed cooperation.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
Here’s how to find Mexico City’s most beautiful and historic Art Deco buildings (and why you should)
Evidence of Mexico City's flirtation with the Art Deco movement can still be found hiding in plain sight in a single neighborhood. Andrea Fischer shows you where.
Does alien-crazed Tampico, home of the Martian Fest, have a UFO museum in its future?
With enthusiasm so strong that credible evidence is beside the point, the growing UFO craze is turning into a tourism bonanza, especially in the Gulf of Mexico port of Tampico.
Made in Mexico: Cooperativa Pascual y Boing!
Boxing! is a brand that evokes childhood nostalgia and resonates with generations of Mexicans, and its manufacturer Pascual is a model of cooperatism. Due to new laws, however, both face an uncertain future.
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roundup
Art, celebration and Christmas cheer: San Miguel de Allende has it in spades this month.
Cirque du Soleil prepares a permanent aquatic mega-show on the Riviera Nayarit
The coming show and venue are all about water: the 696-seat venue combines a 360-degree aquatic stage, a wrap-around “human aquarium” and a submersible platform.
Spectacles, circuses and holiday fun: Puerto Vallarta’s got plenty in December
December is peak season in Puerto Vallarta, with plenty to do, including festive music events, the Fiestas Guadalupanas and the return of Movie Picnic.
Sheinbaum announces 13% minimum wage hike to 315 pesos a day
The wage hike, her second since assuming office, advances the president's aim of setting the minimum at the equivalent of 2.5 "basic baskets" of essential food items per month by 2030.
Labor ministry unveils business-backed plan to reduce workweek to 40 hours
According to the government's proposal, the current 48-hour workweek will be gradually reduced to 40 hours by 2030, with mandatory two-hour reductions each year starting in 2027.
After lackluster Q3, OECD trims growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026
The OECD's adjustment to its 2025 forecast came after Mexico's national statistics agency INEGI reported in late November that the Mexican economy grew 0.4% in the first nine months of the year.
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roundup
Art, celebration and Christmas cheer: San Miguel de Allende has it in spades this month.
Investing from scratch: When your dream is building property in Mexico
Building a home in Mexico can be a dream come true or a nightmare, depending on how well you understand the geography where you're building, Mexican law and your rights and obligations.
Sustainability meets investment at these Mexican real estate projects
Investing in real estate in Mexico doesn't just mean beachside condos, as these amazing sustainable developments prove.
The real costs of buying a home in Mexico
Ready to buy your dream home in Mexico? Go in knowing the rules and the costs potentially added by fees related to Mexico's unique homebuying process.
US blames Texas crop losses on Mexico’s missed water deliveries
Mexico still owes nearly half the water that it was treaty-bound to deliver between 2020 and 2025. As drought persists in northern Mexico, will it be able to catch up?
UNESCO: Mexico has lost 80% of its glacial cover
According to the National Autonomous University (UNAM), Mexico's remaining glaciers could completely disappear within the next five years.
Scientists from Mexico and US create joint water management portal
The two countries share one border and two major water sources. The hope is that a new binational information portal will enhance the needed cooperation.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
El Jalapeño: Whales gather off the coast of Mexico as annual human watching season...
Human-watching season turns office life into a hilarious safari spectacle in this week's El Jalapeño, Mexico's premier fake news outlet.
How to celebrate the holidays in Puerto Vallarta
The holidays are a festive season in Mexico, and that's certainly true in sunny Puerto Vallarta, where traditional Christmas and New Year's Eve festivities abound.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 61-80
Are Mexicans happy with their love lives? What is the most-trusted institution in Mexico? How much savings do most people have? Test your knowledge with these must-know facts about Mexico.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
From Mexico to the world: amaranth, the tiny seed that traveled to space
It took a Mexican astronaut to carry amaranth seeds into space. But here on Earth, it has been a source of nutrition for thousands of years; in alegría bars, gluten-free flours and myriad other ways.
What to cook this December
Mexico has its share of iconic seasonal dishes that no holiday table should be without. Writer Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes as well as a few tips for those preparing these dishes for the first time.
Would you eat ceviche ice cream?
Do you fancy yourself a brave eater? Some of Mexico's wilder dishes just might challenge that claim!
6 Mexican cheeses recognized at the 2025 World Cheese Awards
A Querétaro quesería won the award for Best Latin American Cheese in what was Mexico's best recent performance at the annual World Cheese Awards.
