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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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As the Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close, the Riviera Maya is blissfully...
Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama credited the state’s preparedness for the clean outcome as she praised the people of Quintana Roo and the armed forces for building a culture of prevention.
Mexico’s oldest Christmas fair could be canceled over gang violence in Guerrero
Banners placed in at least three locations in the state capital of Chilpancingo over the past two weeks warned that there would be consequences if the San Mateo Christmas and New Year’s Fair went on as planned, even as the event celebrates its bicentennial.
Remittances to Mexico have declined every month since April
A year-over-year decline of 1.7% in October marked the seventh straight month of a downward trend in remittances to Mexico that began in April.
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.
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.
Sheinbaum responds to AMLO’s reappearance: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum responded to a question about the seventh anniversary of the "fourth transformation" political project as well as one on the remarks AMLO made during a lengthy video message he posted to social media on Sunday.
Mexico on track for record export year after October revenues hit US $66B
Mexico is on track to set a new annual record for export revenue this year and to exceed $600 billion in annual earnings for just the second time ever, after first breaking that barrier in 2024.
Mexico’s master weavers get year-round spotlight on Google Arts & Culture
“Tejidos de México” — hosted on Google Arts & Culture as part of the broader Crafted in Mexico initiative — brings together 32 short photo-and-video stories about textile artisans from six states.
UN: Mexico leads Latin America in poverty reduction thanks to minimum wage increases
The pace of poverty reduction in Mexico, and to a lesser degree Brazil, helped Latin America as a whole to reach its lowest poverty rate since the data has been collected.
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.
As the Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close, the Riviera Maya is blissfully unscathed
Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama credited the state’s preparedness for the clean outcome as she praised the people of Quintana Roo and the armed forces for building a culture of prevention.
Mexico’s oldest Christmas fair could be canceled over gang violence in Guerrero
Banners placed in at least three locations in the state capital of Chilpancingo over the past two weeks warned that there would be consequences if the San Mateo Christmas and New Year’s Fair went on as planned, even as the event celebrates its bicentennial.
Remittances to Mexico have declined every month since April
A year-over-year decline of 1.7% in October marked the seventh straight month of a downward trend in remittances to Mexico that began in April.
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.
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.
Sheinbaum responds to AMLO’s reappearance: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum responded to a question about the seventh anniversary of the "fourth transformation" political project as well as one on the remarks AMLO made during a lengthy video message he posted to social media on Sunday.
As Mexico’s construction sector declines, these states are bucking the trend...
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.
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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.28
CAD
13.08
EUR
21.27
Bank of Mexico slashes 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3%
The Mexican economy is expected to fare better in 2026, "assuming ... the trade relationship with the United States and Canada continues as it is now," the central bank's governor said.
Chinese truck manufacturer Foton to open US $40M factory in Jalisco
The new plant will produce 1,000 gas, diesel and hybrid pickup trucks every month, under the Made in Mexico certification program.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.28
CAD
13.08
EUR
21.27
Sheinbaum responds to AMLO’s reappearance: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum responded to a question about the seventh anniversary of the "fourth transformation" political project as well as one on the remarks AMLO made during a lengthy video message he posted to social media on Sunday.
AMLO returns to public eye to promote his new book ‘Grandeza’
The former president's latest literary work is not a political manifesto but rather an exploration of Mexico's cultural history with the Indigenous population as its creators and drivers.
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.
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 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.
Fodor’s, the renowned travel guide, urges tourists to ‘reconsider’ visiting CDMX in 2026
A vocal Mexico City segment blames Americans for rising rents and cultural degradation. Fodor's seems to agree by putting the capital on its "No List" for travel in 2026.
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.
Mexico’s last Surrealist: Inside the fantastical world of artist Pedro Friedeberg
After escaping European fascism as a child, Friedeberg learned art in a Mexico still dominated by the realist legacy of muralism—a legacy he ultimately rejected.
MND Tutor | Colores
Learn about colors, culture and Spanish, as MND Tutor takes a look at one of the best stories of the past week.
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.
The hunt for Mexico’s rarest bird — that might not even exist
The Imperial woodpecker may well be extinct, since one hasn't been sighted since 1956. But bird watchers are still looking, hoping to find evidence the species continues.
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.
Fodor’s, the renowned travel guide, urges tourists to ‘reconsider’ visiting CDMX in 2026
A vocal Mexico City segment blames Americans for rising rents and cultural degradation. Fodor's seems to agree by putting the capital on its "No List" for travel in 2026.
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.
Mexico’s master weavers get year-round spotlight on Google Arts & Culture
“Tejidos de México” — hosted on Google Arts & Culture as part of the broader Crafted in Mexico initiative — brings together 32 short photo-and-video stories about textile artisans from six states.
Mexico’s last Surrealist: Inside the fantastical world of artist Pedro Friedeberg
After escaping European fascism as a child, Friedeberg learned art in a Mexico still dominated by the realist legacy of muralism—a legacy he ultimately rejected.
MND Tutor | Colores
Learn about colors, culture and Spanish, as MND Tutor takes a look at one of the best stories of the past week.
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.
The hunt for Mexico’s rarest bird — that might not even exist
The Imperial woodpecker may well be extinct, since one hasn't been sighted since 1956. But bird watchers are still looking, hoping to find evidence the species continues.
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.
As the Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close, the Riviera Maya is blissfully...
Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama credited the state’s preparedness for the clean outcome as she praised the people of Quintana Roo and the armed forces for building a culture of prevention.
Pleading guilty in US court, son of ‘El Chapo’ admits to kidnapping Ismael ‘El...
On Monday, Joaquín Guzmán López, 39, described step-by-step how he orchestrated the kidnapping of the Sinaloa Cartel co-founder, saying that he did it "in the hopes of receiving cooperation credit from the U.S. government for himself and his brother [Ovidio]," who is also jailed.
Mexico’s oldest Christmas fair could be canceled over gang violence in Guerrero
Banners placed in at least three locations in the state capital of Chilpancingo over the past two weeks warned that there would be consequences if the San Mateo Christmas and New Year’s Fair went on as planned, even as the event celebrates its bicentennial.
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.
