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Los Cachirules: The ‘own goal’ scandal that kept Mexico out of the 1990 World Cup
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.
El Buen Tono: The tobacco company that sparked Mexico’s industrial modernization
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.
Get the most out of the CDMX Metro: How to ride Mexico City’s subway and where its underground treasures are
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.
Los Cachirules: The ‘own goal’ scandal that kept Mexico out of the 1990 World...
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.
El Buen Tono: The tobacco company that sparked Mexico’s industrial modernization
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.
Get the most out of the CDMX Metro: How to ride Mexico City’s subway...
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
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be this week's latest MND Tutor!
Where can you find a taste of Colombia in Mexico City?
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.
The MND Quiz of the Week: June 27th
Ducks, deadlines and draft picks: How much have you been paying attention to the headlines this week?
MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast kicks off season 3 with a look at fracking in...
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.
Mexico City’s Morras on Sports collective is ready for its World Cup moment
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.
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."
What am I doing here? A dispatch from MND’s summer journalism intern in San...
UW student Jared Tucker navigates a language barrier and safety concerns as he settles into a summer journalism internship in San Miguel de Allende.
Mexico’s exports jump 25% in May, pushing 2026 trade surplus past US $5.7 billion
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.
Work-from-home mandate renewed for Mexico City employees on Tuesday
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.
‘I, Claudia’: The Guardian profiles Sheinbaum as ‘the world’s most popular leftwing leader’
From The Guardian to the WSJ, international outlets are zeroing in on Mexico. Here's what they're saying about Sheinbaum.
Opinion: The Mexico that World Cup headlines are missing
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.
Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border
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.
Mexico and South Korea partnering on plan to build space launch pads
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™
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
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be this week's latest MND Tutor!
Where can you find a taste of Colombia in Mexico City?
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.
The MND Quiz of the Week: June 27th
Ducks, deadlines and draft picks: How much have you been paying attention to the headlines this week?
MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast kicks off season 3 with a look at fracking in Mexico
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.
Mexico City’s Morras on Sports collective is ready for its World Cup moment
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.
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."
Mexico’s exports jump 25% in May, pushing 2026 trade surplus past...
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.
MND’s ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast kicks off season 3 with a look at fracking in...
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.
Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO
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.
Leading media outlets should be ashamed at their World Cup coverage of Mexico: A...
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.
The time is now for Mexico to go all in on fracking: A perspective...
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.
Does Mexico need more tourists? A perspective from our CEO
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.
Los Cachirules: The ‘own goal’ scandal that kept Mexico out of the 1990 World...
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.
Work-from-home mandate renewed for Mexico City employees on Tuesday
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 the World Cup Duck is now a registered trademark
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.
Car plows through crowd of celebrating fans in Los Cabos, injuring 17
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 Brazil’s Petrobras will partner up to boost oil production in the Gulf...
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’s regenerative farmland use passes half a million hectares as it eyes 100% sustainable...
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
Mexican military joins Venezuela earthquake search and rescue operations: Friday’s mañanera recapped
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.
The June day with the fewest homicides in Mexico in over a decade, and...
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.
Spanish king’s World Cup visit signals end of diplomatic rift
The royal visit marks a diplomatic milestone for the Spanish-speaking world, as Mexico and Spain lean on shared history and culture to move past a long-running dispute.
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."
MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California Sur
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.
A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo Mágico to the world
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 in Quintana Roo is a tropical paradise, and one of Mexico’s most underrated travel destinations
For those who want to escape the madding crowds of Tulum or Playa del Carmen, Bacalar offers nature, serenity, boutique hotels and pristine waters.
After fatal derailment, passenger service on the Interoceanic Train won’t resume until next year
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.
Mexico’s Tourism Ministry celebrates opening of 48 new air routes in one month
According to the Tourism Ministry, there have been 102 announcements of new air routes to and from Mexico so far this year.
MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California...
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.
A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo...
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.
Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO
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.
Leading media outlets should be ashamed at their World Cup coverage of Mexico: A...
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.
Opinion: Why Guadalajara offers a credible supply chain alternative during the Iran crisis
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.
MND Local: FIFA World Cup security plans announced for Guadalajara, while real estate prices...
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.
One of Latin America’s largest Pride marches set for Mexico City Saturday
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 Kahlo’s blockbuster exhibition sets a record for London’s legendary Tate Modern museum
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 the World Cup Duck is now a registered trademark
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.
Why is Mexican candy both sweet and spicy? The answer might surprise you
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.
After fatal derailment, passenger service on the Interoceanic Train won’t resume until next year
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.
Mexico’s Tourism Ministry celebrates opening of 48 new air routes in one month
According to the Tourism Ministry, there have been 102 announcements of new air routes to and from Mexico so far this year.
Why is Mexican candy both sweet and spicy? The answer might surprise you
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.
Going to the World Cup in Mexico City? Here’s where to eat and drink
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.
Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows
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.
Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...
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 — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
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.
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.
El Buen Tono: The tobacco company that sparked Mexico’s industrial modernization
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.
One of Latin America’s largest Pride marches set for Mexico City Saturday
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 Kahlo’s blockbuster exhibition sets a record for London’s legendary Tate Modern museum
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.
Where can you find a taste of Colombia in Mexico City?
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 the World Cup Duck is now a registered trademark
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.
Why is Mexican candy both sweet and spicy? The answer might surprise you
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
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
La Presidenta is likely to remain awake throughout the proceedings, however.
El Jalapeño: Mexico prepares for USMCA renewal after Trump says he doesn’t want one
This just in: Mexico preparing for yuge win, profiting bigly.
El Jalapeño: Trump proposes tariffs on Mexican fentanyl, calls domestic cartel sector “tremendous opportunity”
Big Pharma is reportedly overjoyed at the news.
El Jalapeño: South African soccer team arrive in Pachuca, discover first opponent is the...
At least one player asked if they'd accidentally become part of the plot of Cool Runnings.
MND Tutor | Pato Merlín
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be this week's latest MND Tutor!
Mexico in Numbers: All about the southern border
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
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.
Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO
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.
Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border
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.
Mexico has almost totally recovered from several years of drought
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%.
Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows
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.
Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...
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.
From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis
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...
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City
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 — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
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.
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.
Mexico and European Union sign modernized trade deal, eliminating tariffs on 99% of products
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.
GM will move assembly of its Groove and Aveo models from China to Mexico
Starting next year, GM will be assembling those two vehicles at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Coahuila, which began operations 45 years ago.
Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year
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.
‘I, Claudia’: The Guardian profiles Sheinbaum as ‘the world’s most popular leftwing leader’
From The Guardian to the WSJ, international outlets are zeroing in on Mexico. Here's what they're saying about Sheinbaum.
Opinion: The Mexico that World Cup headlines are missing
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.
Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border
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.
Mexico and South Korea partnering on plan to build space launch pads
The collaboration between the Mexican Space Agency (AEM) and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) is part of the 2026-2030 Mexican Space Plan.
