Everything you need to know about Mexican hand gestures

Finger wags, headshakes, that creepy hand gesture from "The Shining" and more: Sarah DeVries explains the ins and outs of "Mexican sign language."
A sign at the 1990 World Cup in Italy protesting the exclusion of Mexico

Los Cachirules: The ‘own goal’ scandal that kept Mexico out of the 1990 World Cup

0
In 1990, Mexico's national team was banned from competing in the World Cup in Italy because of a scandal that still reverberates in the country's sporting memory: Los Cachirules.
Ernesto Pugibet sculpture in Plaza de San Juan, Mexico City

El Buen Tono: The tobacco company that sparked Mexico’s industrial modernization

0
Owner Ernesto Pugibet wasn't a leading figure in Mexico's industrial era thanks only to his market-dominating tobacco products; he also ushered in a Mexican golden age of advertisements and visual culture.
Riders wait as an orange Mexico City Metro train pulls into the station

Get the most out of the CDMX Metro: How to ride Mexico City’s subway and where its underground treasures are

0
Our guide gives you the basics on riding Mexico City's affordable and comprehensive subway network, as well as where to find all the eyepopping art and archeology just sitting in its stations.
A sign at the 1990 World Cup in Italy protesting the exclusion of Mexico

Los Cachirules: The ‘own goal’ scandal that kept Mexico out of the 1990 World...

0
In 1990, Mexico's national team was banned from competing in the World Cup in Italy because of a scandal that still reverberates in the country's sporting memory: Los Cachirules.
Ernesto Pugibet sculpture in Plaza de San Juan, Mexico City

El Buen Tono: The tobacco company that sparked Mexico’s industrial modernization

0
Owner Ernesto Pugibet wasn't a leading figure in Mexico's industrial era thanks only to his market-dominating tobacco products; he also ushered in a Mexican golden age of advertisements and visual culture.
Riders wait as an orange Mexico City Metro train pulls into the station

Get the most out of the CDMX Metro: How to ride Mexico City’s subway...

0
Our guide gives you the basics on riding Mexico City's affordable and comprehensive subway network, as well as where to find all the eyepopping art and archeology just sitting in its stations.

MND Tutor | Pato Merlín

0
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be this week's latest MND Tutor!
Colombian and Mexican flags waving side by side in the wind

Where can you find a taste of Colombia in Mexico City?

0
The number of Colombian immigrants to Mexico has increased in noticeably in recent years, leading to a host of new restaurants and flavors, especially in Mexico City.
News quiz

The MND Quiz of the Week: June 27th

0
Ducks, deadlines and draft picks: How much have you been paying attention to the headlines this week?
A podcast cover image shows cartoons of Travis Bembenek and George Reavis with the words "Confidently Wrong about Fracking in Mexico"

MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast kicks off season 3 with a look at fracking in...

8
The third season of MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast dives into fracking in Mexico, challenging common misconceptions and exploring what this controversial industry could mean for jobs, energy and the country’s future.
Morras on Sports, a women's sporting collective in Mexico City

Mexico City’s Morras on Sports collective is ready for its World Cup moment

1
The duo behind Morras on Sports sees the 2026 FIFA tournament's arrival this month as a high-profile chance to publicize their mission: to create safe spaces for women doing sports.
Mexicans giving the saludo civil during the national anthem at a football game

Everything you need to know about Mexican hand gestures

5
Finger wags, headshakes, that creepy hand gesture from "The Shining" and more: Sarah DeVries explains the ins and outs of "Mexican sign language."
Streets and the parroquia of San Miguel de Allende

What am I doing here? A dispatch from MND’s summer journalism intern in San...

19
UW student Jared Tucker navigates a language barrier and safety concerns as he settles into a summer journalism internship in San Miguel de Allende.
Aerial side view of cargo ship carrying shipping containers for export

Mexico’s exports jump 25% in May, pushing 2026 trade surplus past US $5.7 billion

2
Mexico’s export boom continued in May, delivering a solid monthly surplus as manufacturing, oil and raw material exports climbed sharply and outpaced strong growth in imports.
working at home

Work-from-home mandate renewed for Mexico City employees on Tuesday

0
Classes in Mexico City schools will be suspended on game day and the president's decree urges, but doesn't force, businesses in the private sector to arrange teleworking for their employees.
President Sheinbaum greets supporters outside a rally on May 31 to mark the second anniversary of her election in June 2024.

‘I, Claudia’: The Guardian profiles Sheinbaum as ‘the world’s most popular leftwing leader’

7
From The Guardian to the WSJ, international outlets are zeroing in on Mexico. Here's what they're saying about Sheinbaum.
Mexican World Cup soccer fans gather at Mexico City's Angel of Independence

Opinion: The Mexico that World Cup headlines are missing

8
The world was warned Mexico couldn't pull this off. A week into the World Cup, the facts tell a different story, writes Charlotte Smith.
The Mexico-US border wall cuts through an arid mountainous landscape

Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border

9
From its 3,145-kilometer length to the millions of people who cross it each day, here are 10 numbers that reveal how remarkable — and complex — the Mexico-US border really is.
Rocket flying into space

Mexico and South Korea partnering on plan to build space launch pads

5
The collaboration between the Mexican Space Agency (AEM) and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) is part of the 2026-2030 Mexican Space Plan.

The results of our inaugural MND Mexico Healthcare Experience Survey™

25
We polled over 700 foreigners from across Mexico about their experience using private healthcare — and found surprising results. Read more here!

MND Tutor | Pato Merlín

0
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be this week's latest MND Tutor!
Colombian and Mexican flags waving side by side in the wind

Where can you find a taste of Colombia in Mexico City?

0
The number of Colombian immigrants to Mexico has increased in noticeably in recent years, leading to a host of new restaurants and flavors, especially in Mexico City.
News quiz

The MND Quiz of the Week: June 27th

0
Ducks, deadlines and draft picks: How much have you been paying attention to the headlines this week?
A podcast cover image shows cartoons of Travis Bembenek and George Reavis with the words "Confidently Wrong about Fracking in Mexico"

MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast kicks off season 3 with a look at fracking in Mexico

8
The third season of MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast dives into fracking in Mexico, challenging common misconceptions and exploring what this controversial industry could mean for jobs, energy and the country’s future.
Morras on Sports, a women's sporting collective in Mexico City

Mexico City’s Morras on Sports collective is ready for its World Cup moment

1
The duo behind Morras on Sports sees the 2026 FIFA tournament's arrival this month as a high-profile chance to publicize their mission: to create safe spaces for women doing sports.
Mexicans giving the saludo civil during the national anthem at a football game

Everything you need to know about Mexican hand gestures

5
Finger wags, headshakes, that creepy hand gesture from "The Shining" and more: Sarah DeVries explains the ins and outs of "Mexican sign language."
Aerial side view of cargo ship carrying shipping containers for export

Mexico’s exports jump 25% in May, pushing 2026 trade surplus past...

2
Mexico’s export boom continued in May, delivering a solid monthly surplus as manufacturing, oil and raw material exports climbed sharply and outpaced strong growth in imports.
A podcast cover image shows cartoons of Travis Bembenek and George Reavis with the words "Confidently Wrong about Fracking in Mexico"

MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast kicks off season 3 with a look at fracking in...

8
The third season of MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast dives into fracking in Mexico, challenging common misconceptions and exploring what this controversial industry could mean for jobs, energy and the country’s future.
The Angel of Independence monument, high above Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.

Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO

2
A note from our CEO on why we created the new MND Intelligence section — and how these tools can help you make smarter decisions about living, traveling or doing business in Mexico.
Soccer fans enjoy Germany vs. Curaçao from Mexico City's Chapultepec Park on Sunday.

Leading media outlets should be ashamed at their World Cup coverage of Mexico: A...

25
CEO of MND Travis Bembenek makes a study of the alarmist World Cup headlines coming out of Mexico and why this type of journalism persists.
A natural gas pipeline (fracking concept)

The time is now for Mexico to go all in on fracking: A perspective...

20
Mexico sits on a geologic formation similar to the Permian Basin — yet produces 100 times less. MND's CEO makes the case for fracking as a historic economic opportunity.
A beach filled with palm trees and beach chairs

Does Mexico need more tourists? A perspective from our CEO

20
Mexico has 48 million tourists a year and room for millions more. MND's CEO breaks down the numbers — and talks strategy with Mexico's federal tourism minister.
A sign at the 1990 World Cup in Italy protesting the exclusion of Mexico

Los Cachirules: The ‘own goal’ scandal that kept Mexico out of the 1990 World...

0
In 1990, Mexico's national team was banned from competing in the World Cup in Italy because of a scandal that still reverberates in the country's sporting memory: Los Cachirules.
working at home

Work-from-home mandate renewed for Mexico City employees on Tuesday

0
Classes in Mexico City schools will be suspended on game day and the president's decree urges, but doesn't force, businesses in the private sector to arrange teleworking for their employees.
merlin and knock-offs

Merlin the World Cup Duck is now a registered trademark

0
Tired of companies "abusing a humble family" by profiting from her pet's name and image, Karla Gómez filed for trademark protecton, which ESPN reports has already been granted.
Cab accident scene

Car plows through crowd of celebrating fans in Los Cabos, injuring 17

3
The driver, who was nearly lynched by the furious crowd, could face charges, but so might those in the gathering who pulled him from the vehicle and allegedly assaulted him.
Pemex and Petrobras heads

Pemex and Brazil’s Petrobras will partner up to boost oil production in the Gulf...

2
Mexico and Brazil have been seeking closer economic ties, and this pact unites Brazil's technological advances for extracting oil and Mexico's access to the Gulf of Mexico's deep waters.
Bimbo plant

Bimbo’s regenerative farmland use passes half a million hectares as it eyes 100% sustainable...

5
In an era when most farmland use is trending in the opposite direction — toward increasing degradation — Mexico´s giant food company is seeking to source its ingredients from sustainable agriculture.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.48
CAD
12.31
EUR
19.94
President Sheinbaum shares a slide showing photos and information about Mexican earthquake aid to Venezuela

Mexican military joins Venezuela earthquake search and rescue operations: Friday’s mañanera recapped

0
Sheinbaum reported on the Mexican military's search and rescue operations in Venezuela and plans for the U.S. border wall at her Friday presser.
Mexican flag flying in the breeze over Monterrey

The June day with the fewest homicides in Mexico in over a decade, and...

1
On a recent day in June, Mexico logged its lowest number of homicides in over a decade, indicative of an ongoing trend. But disappearances are up. Writer María Meléndez untangles a complicated topic.
Mexicans giving the saludo civil during the national anthem at a football game

Everything you need to know about Mexican hand gestures

5
Finger wags, headshakes, that creepy hand gesture from "The Shining" and more: Sarah DeVries explains the ins and outs of "Mexican sign language."
The eye of a hurricane

MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California Sur

1
With all-time high Pacific Ocean temperatures and a potential Super El Niño coming, this year's hurricane season could be stormy in Baja California Sur.
Skyline of Valle de Bravo, Mexico state

A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo Mágico to the world

0
A project to revamp Federal Highway 134 could make Zihuatanejo a much easier ride from Mexico City, and CDMX's favorite weekend getaway, Valle de Bravo, is conveniently right between both.
Bacalar Lagoon at sunset

Bacalar in Quintana Roo is a tropical paradise, and one of Mexico’s most underrated travel destinations

0
For those who want to escape the madding crowds of Tulum or Playa del Carmen, Bacalar offers nature, serenity, boutique hotels and pristine waters.
Intertoceanic Train

After fatal derailment, passenger service on the Interoceanic Train won’t resume until next year

0
Some 70 kilometers of new track will have to be laid to bypass the most dangerous part of the original route where the accident took place last December, killing 14 and injuring almost 100.
Cartagena

Mexico’s Tourism Ministry celebrates opening of 48 new air routes in one month

1
According to the Tourism Ministry, there have been 102 announcements of new air routes to and from Mexico so far this year.
The eye of a hurricane

MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California...

1
With all-time high Pacific Ocean temperatures and a potential Super El Niño coming, this year's hurricane season could be stormy in Baja California Sur.
Skyline of Valle de Bravo, Mexico state

A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo...

0
A project to revamp Federal Highway 134 could make Zihuatanejo a much easier ride from Mexico City, and CDMX's favorite weekend getaway, Valle de Bravo, is conveniently right between both.
The Angel of Independence monument, high above Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.

Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO

2
A note from our CEO on why we created the new MND Intelligence section — and how these tools can help you make smarter decisions about living, traveling or doing business in Mexico.
Soccer fans enjoy Germany vs. Curaçao from Mexico City's Chapultepec Park on Sunday.

Leading media outlets should be ashamed at their World Cup coverage of Mexico: A...

25
CEO of MND Travis Bembenek makes a study of the alarmist World Cup headlines coming out of Mexico and why this type of journalism persists.
A Foxconn production facility in Jalisco

Opinion: Why Guadalajara offers a credible supply chain alternative during the Iran crisis

1
The fuel crisis in the Straits of Hormuz isn't ending anytime soon, despite the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and Guadalajara and its real estate market stand to prosper.
Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron)

MND Local: FIFA World Cup security plans announced for Guadalajara, while real estate prices...

0
With World Cup games only a few weeks away in Guadalajara, the city has announced its security measures for the event, as well as other local news.
2025 Pride march in CDMX

One of Latin America’s largest Pride marches set for Mexico City Saturday

0
Hundreds of thousands will participate, gathering at the Angel of Independence at 10 a.m. and proceeding along Paseo de la Reforma to the Historic Center.
Frida

Frida Kahlo’s blockbuster exhibition sets a record for London’s legendary Tate Modern museum

0
The museum doesn't ignore the fact that for the public Frida is as much a cultural (and commercial) phenomenon as an artist. In fact, that side of her fame is the focus of the exhibit.
merlin and knock-offs

Merlin the World Cup Duck is now a registered trademark

0
Tired of companies "abusing a humble family" by profiting from her pet's name and image, Karla Gómez filed for trademark protecton, which ESPN reports has already been granted.
Candy vendor in Mexico

Why is Mexican candy both sweet and spicy? The answer might surprise you

4
Mexican candies are instantly recognizable, thanks to their entrancing blend of both sweetness and spice. But while chiles and chocolate are native items, the iconic flavor found in many sweets, chamoy, originated in Asia.
Intertoceanic Train

After fatal derailment, passenger service on the Interoceanic Train won’t resume until next year

0
Some 70 kilometers of new track will have to be laid to bypass the most dangerous part of the original route where the accident took place last December, killing 14 and injuring almost 100.
Cartagena

Mexico’s Tourism Ministry celebrates opening of 48 new air routes in one month

1
According to the Tourism Ministry, there have been 102 announcements of new air routes to and from Mexico so far this year.
Candy vendor in Mexico

Why is Mexican candy both sweet and spicy? The answer might surprise you

4
Mexican candies are instantly recognizable, thanks to their entrancing blend of both sweetness and spice. But while chiles and chocolate are native items, the iconic flavor found in many sweets, chamoy, originated in Asia.
Pastelería Ideal in Mexico City to go box for pastries

Going to the World Cup in Mexico City? Here’s where to eat and drink

1
Mexico City is famed for its wealth of drinking and dining options, but for those visiting for the World Cup, there are a few signature stops that simply must be experienced.
Fracking in Mexico draws protests in Mexico City

Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows

2
Recent protests were held in Mexico City after President Claudia Sheibaum reversed her stance on fracking, which she had pledged during her campaign to ban.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...

3
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Ernesto Pugibet sculpture in Plaza de San Juan, Mexico City

El Buen Tono: The tobacco company that sparked Mexico’s industrial modernization

0
Owner Ernesto Pugibet wasn't a leading figure in Mexico's industrial era thanks only to his market-dominating tobacco products; he also ushered in a Mexican golden age of advertisements and visual culture.
2025 Pride march in CDMX

One of Latin America’s largest Pride marches set for Mexico City Saturday

0
Hundreds of thousands will participate, gathering at the Angel of Independence at 10 a.m. and proceeding along Paseo de la Reforma to the Historic Center.
Frida

Frida Kahlo’s blockbuster exhibition sets a record for London’s legendary Tate Modern museum

0
The museum doesn't ignore the fact that for the public Frida is as much a cultural (and commercial) phenomenon as an artist. In fact, that side of her fame is the focus of the exhibit.
Colombian and Mexican flags waving side by side in the wind

Where can you find a taste of Colombia in Mexico City?

0
The number of Colombian immigrants to Mexico has increased in noticeably in recent years, leading to a host of new restaurants and flavors, especially in Mexico City.
merlin and knock-offs

Merlin the World Cup Duck is now a registered trademark

0
Tired of companies "abusing a humble family" by profiting from her pet's name and image, Karla Gómez filed for trademark protecton, which ESPN reports has already been granted.
Candy vendor in Mexico

Why is Mexican candy both sweet and spicy? The answer might surprise you

4
Mexican candies are instantly recognizable, thanks to their entrancing blend of both sweetness and spice. But while chiles and chocolate are native items, the iconic flavor found in many sweets, chamoy, originated in Asia.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.48
CAD
12.31
EUR
19.94

El Jalapeño: ICE Agents having a wonderful time at World Cup, jurisdictional questions remain

4
Technically, none of these people had valid U.S. visas, but then again, they weren't in the U.S.

El Jalapeño: Sheinbaum birthday plans include mud wrestling tournament, demolition of National Palace wing

6
La Presidenta is likely to remain awake throughout the proceedings, however.
Donald Trump eating a taco

El Jalapeño: Mexico prepares for USMCA renewal after Trump says he doesn’t want one

2
This just in: Mexico preparing for yuge win, profiting bigly.

El Jalapeño: South African soccer team arrive in Pachuca, discover first opponent is the...

1
At least one player asked if they'd accidentally become part of the plot of Cool Runnings.

MND Tutor | Pato Merlín

0
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be this week's latest MND Tutor!
A sign the Chetumal crossing on Mexico's southern border reads "Welcome to Belize / Bienvenido a Belice"

Mexico in Numbers: All about the southern border

3
From the Great Maya Forest to busy crossings at Tapachula and Chetumal, Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala and Belize is a vital corridor for migration, trade and regional integration.

The MND Economy Index™ for April 2026

4
The latest MND Economy Index™ score — based mainly on data for April 2026 — was 67.55, a 4.16 percentage point increase compared to the previous month. Find out where Mexico's economy is improving.
The Angel of Independence monument, high above Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.

Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO

2
A note from our CEO on why we created the new MND Intelligence section — and how these tools can help you make smarter decisions about living, traveling or doing business in Mexico.
The Mexico-US border wall cuts through an arid mountainous landscape

Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border

9
From its 3,145-kilometer length to the millions of people who cross it each day, here are 10 numbers that reveal how remarkable — and complex — the Mexico-US border really is.
a reservoir

Mexico has almost totally recovered from several years of drought

3
Just over a year ago, 46.5% of the country was suffering from drought conditions, according to the National Water Commission (Conagua). Now that percentage is down to 2.4%.
Fracking in Mexico draws protests in Mexico City

Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows

2
Recent protests were held in Mexico City after President Claudia Sheibaum reversed her stance on fracking, which she had pledged during her campaign to ban.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...

3
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
Sargassum accumulation, sargassum crisis

From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis

7
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.

Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...

2
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Yoga practitioners on mats

How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City

0
If you're spending International Yoga Day in Mexico City this month, here's the most relaxing and balanced itinerary imaginable, courtesy of capitalina Andrea Fischer.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
President Sheinbaum appears with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa at the National Palace

Mexico and European Union sign modernized trade deal, eliminating tariffs on 99% of products

11
The long-awaited Modernized Global Agreement (MGA) has come to fruition as both sides seek to expand and diversify trade with partners other than the United States.
2026 Chevrolet Aveo

GM will move assembly of its Groove and Aveo models from China to Mexico

2
Starting next year, GM will be assembling those two vehicles at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Coahuila, which began operations 45 years ago.
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

1
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
President Sheinbaum greets supporters outside a rally on May 31 to mark the second anniversary of her election in June 2024.

‘I, Claudia’: The Guardian profiles Sheinbaum as ‘the world’s most popular leftwing leader’

7
From The Guardian to the WSJ, international outlets are zeroing in on Mexico. Here's what they're saying about Sheinbaum.
Mexican World Cup soccer fans gather at Mexico City's Angel of Independence

Opinion: The Mexico that World Cup headlines are missing

8
The world was warned Mexico couldn't pull this off. A week into the World Cup, the facts tell a different story, writes Charlotte Smith.
The Mexico-US border wall cuts through an arid mountainous landscape

Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border

9
From its 3,145-kilometer length to the millions of people who cross it each day, here are 10 numbers that reveal how remarkable — and complex — the Mexico-US border really is.
Rocket flying into space

Mexico and South Korea partnering on plan to build space launch pads

5
The collaboration between the Mexican Space Agency (AEM) and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) is part of the 2026-2030 Mexican Space Plan.