Friday, September 12, 2025

Want to join a gym? Read this first

Gyms in Mexico aren't the only way to get fit, so break out into the streets (or pools) and get moving however you like!
"Gracias por su visita, feliz viaje" reads a sign over a Mexican highway

International travel to Mexico jumps 12% in July

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Day-trippers, who make up nearly half of Mexico's international visitors, drove the trend.

Was the fall of Constantinople responsible for modern Mexico?

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As the classical and modern worlds collided, did the Ottomans lead to the foundation of modern Mexico — and what does that mean for the country of today?

How groups of ‘small hosts’ are fighting Mexico City’s AirBnB ban

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Concerned that new short-term rental laws may affect their livelihood, Mexico City's small AirBnB hosts have banded together to propose changes to the legislation.
"Gracias por su visita, feliz viaje" reads a sign over a Mexican highway

International travel to Mexico jumps 12% in July

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Day-trippers, who make up nearly half of Mexico's international visitors, drove the trend.

Was the fall of Constantinople responsible for modern Mexico?

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As the classical and modern worlds collided, did the Ottomans lead to the foundation of modern Mexico — and what does that mean for the country of today?

How groups of ‘small hosts’ are fighting Mexico City’s AirBnB ban

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Concerned that new short-term rental laws may affect their livelihood, Mexico City's small AirBnB hosts have banded together to propose changes to the legislation.
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President Sheinbaum at the podium of her daily press conference

A tragic accident in CDMX, the Kirk assassination and tariffs: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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The president discussed a tragic explosion in Mexico City, US political violence, protectionism and Mexican Independence Day at her Thursday presser.
Isaac del Toro raises his hands in the air to celebrate winning a race

3 wins in 5 days confirm Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s star status

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The Baja California native is ony 21 but has already earned his place among cycling's elite with 15 major races won since turning pro last year, including the three this week in Italy.
Press poster for the Canelo-Crawford fight, showing the boxers standing face to face with the Netflix logo

Canelo’s Saturday showdown with undefeated Terence Crawford won’t be on free TV in Mexico

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The pride of Mexican boxing usually makes sure that his fights are televised on free TV in Mexico, but the middleweight championship bout on Saturday is for Netflix viewers only.
Navy sailors stand guard next to packages of cocaine, displayed between two navy ships

Navy seizes 1,600 kilos of cocaine off the coast of Guerrero

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More than 48 metric tons of cocaine have now been confiscated since President Sheinbaum took office last October, authorities say.
Steering wheel of a BYD brand chinese electric car

Facing US pressure, Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to 50%

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Mexico will increase the tariff on Chinese cars to the maximum level permitted by the World Trade Organization, Economy Minister Ebrard said Wednesday.
The facade of the AT&T building in Zapopan, Jalisco

AT&T unlikely to participate in Mexico’s next network spectrum auction, Reuters reports

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It's another sign that Mexico’s second-largest phone carrier may have one foot out the door.

Mexico City’s Indigenous neighborhoods that are still alive today

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Some of the capital's neighborhoods continue the traditions — and language — of the past. Andrea Fischer goes in search of life before Cortés.
Women dancing at a party in Santa Rosa, Durango

Three homes, one heart: Returning to my Durango roots

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However far away life takes you, there's no place like home — as one Mexican-American writer discovered.
Sheinbaum mañanera 10 September 2025

Sheinbaum defends Navy’s investigation process after second military death in 1 week: Wednesday’s mañanera...

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The president scolded a reporter on Wednesday for the way he framed a question about the deaths of two Marines, which occurred days after military personnel were arrested in a major crackdown on the illegal fuel trade.

If you love the Grand Canyon, then you’ll love Copper Canyon in Mexico

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Nature, history and one of the world's most stunning train journeys: Welcome to Chihuahua.
Workers install scaffolding in front of a giant Mexican flag

Mexico’s week in review: Bilateral tension and cooperation on display as Mexico welcomes its...

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Other headlines included canceled Mexican Independence celebrations in the US, a new Mexican unicorn startup and a win for jaguar conservation.
Cleaner working in the Mexico City metro

How much do minimum-wage and informal workers earn in Mexico City? We asked.

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Mexico News Daily hit the streets of Mexico City to ask workers about their jobs, their salaries and their capacity to cover the cost of living in the capital.
President Sheinbaum at the podium of her daily press conference

A tragic accident in CDMX, the Kirk assassination and tariffs: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

6
The president discussed a tragic explosion in Mexico City, US political violence, protectionism and Mexican Independence Day at her Thursday presser.
Isaac del Toro raises his hands in the air to celebrate winning a race

3 wins in 5 days confirm Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s star status

2
The Baja California native is ony 21 but has already earned his place among cycling's elite with 15 major races won since turning pro last year, including the three this week in Italy.
Press poster for the Canelo-Crawford fight, showing the boxers standing face to face with the Netflix logo

Canelo’s Saturday showdown with undefeated Terence Crawford won’t be on free TV in Mexico

2
The pride of Mexican boxing usually makes sure that his fights are televised on free TV in Mexico, but the middleweight championship bout on Saturday is for Netflix viewers only.
Navy sailors stand guard next to packages of cocaine, displayed between two navy ships

Navy seizes 1,600 kilos of cocaine off the coast of Guerrero

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More than 48 metric tons of cocaine have now been confiscated since President Sheinbaum took office last October, authorities say.
Steering wheel of a BYD brand chinese electric car

Facing US pressure, Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to 50%

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Mexico will increase the tariff on Chinese cars to the maximum level permitted by the World Trade Organization, Economy Minister Ebrard said Wednesday.
The facade of the AT&T building in Zapopan, Jalisco

AT&T unlikely to participate in Mexico’s next network spectrum auction, Reuters reports

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It's another sign that Mexico’s second-largest phone carrier may have one foot out the door.
an aerial photo shows the terminal of Mexico City's canceled airport sinking into Lake Texcoco

Are you ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexican airports? An update from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares the second episode of the new podcast "Confidently Wrong," now available on YouTube and Spotify.
A cartoon shows two men with the words "Confidently wrong about San Miguel de Allende" and the Mexico News Daily logo

Do you have friends or family who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexico? A perspective from...

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong," a new podcast that clears up misinformation about Mexico.
A banner reading MND kids

MND Kids, our most ambitious initiative yet: An update from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Kids, an education offering designed for the young people who will shape Mexico's future.
The San Miguel de Allende skyline visible behind a green park full of trees

The secret sauce that makes San Miguel special: A perspective from our CEO

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Why does San Miguel de Allende keep winning accolades? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek lets you in on the secret.
Steering wheel of a BYD brand chinese electric car

Facing US pressure, Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to 50%

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Mexico will increase the tariff on Chinese cars to the maximum level permitted by the World Trade Organization, Economy Minister Ebrard said Wednesday.
A wall of import/export shipping containers

Good news for Trump: Mexico is planning to raise tariffs on Chinese imports

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Mexico's 2026 budget proposal includes increased tariffs on China, a move the Trump administration has been pushing since early this year.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

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The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.45
CAD
13.32
EUR
21.65
footwear store

Sheinbaum proposes tariffs targeting 1,371 product categories including vehicles, apparel and electronics

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President Claudia Sheinbaum is seeking congressional approval to implement tariffs of up to 50% on goods from countries with which it doesn't have a free trade agreement, a move that appears primarily aimed at China.
Pemex offices

Moody’s boosts Pemex’s rating, citing its ‘very high’ government support

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The credit rating agency gave a much-needed boost to the highly indebted state oil and gas company, based in a large part on recent funding packages from the Sheinbaum administration.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.45
CAD
13.32
EUR
21.65
Sheinbaum mañanera 10 September 2025

Sheinbaum defends Navy’s investigation process after second military death in 1 week: Wednesday’s mañanera...

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The president scolded a reporter on Wednesday for the way he framed a question about the deaths of two Marines, which occurred days after military personnel were arrested in a major crackdown on the illegal fuel trade.
Sheinbaum mañanera 9 September 2025

Zacatecas, down 83%, leads nationwide reduction in homicides: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Marcela Figueroa Franco, head of the National Public Security System, reported that there was an average of 59.2 homicides per day across Mexico in August, a 32% decrease compared to September 2024.
A weight rack in a gym

Want to join a gym? Read this first

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Gyms in Mexico aren't the only way to get fit, so break out into the streets (or pools) and get moving however you like!
Bars of Jabón Zote soap

Made in Mexico: Jabón Zote

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It wouldn't be a Mexican home without at least one bar of Jabón Zote, proudly made in the country for more than a century.
Woman taking a pill

Time to de-worm yourself? Maybe ask your doctor first.

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Deworming in Mexico is a necessary evil, but, like, maybe don't go overboard with it when the time comes, yeah?
"Gracias por su visita, feliz viaje" reads a sign over a Mexican highway

International travel to Mexico jumps 12% in July

0
Day-trippers, who make up nearly half of Mexico's international visitors, drove the trend.
Monterrey skyline

Viva announces MTY-NYC direct flight ahead of the World Cup

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The direct route will begin operations — for holiday travelers — on Dec. 13 and will resume permanently — for sports travelers — starting in the summer of 2026.
LAX international terminal

Viva to relaunch Los Angeles-Mérida this December

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The seasonal route will operate every Sunday during December and January, eventually becoming permanent sometime during the first half of 2026.
Bars of Jabón Zote soap

Made in Mexico: Jabón Zote

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It wouldn't be a Mexican home without at least one bar of Jabón Zote, proudly made in the country for more than a century.
Woman taking a pill

Time to de-worm yourself? Maybe ask your doctor first.

13
Deworming in Mexico is a necessary evil, but, like, maybe don't go overboard with it when the time comes, yeah?
A cartoon shows two men with the words "Confidently wrong about San Miguel de Allende" and the Mexico News Daily logo

Do you have friends or family who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexico? A perspective from...

34
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong," a new podcast that clears up misinformation about Mexico.
A banner reading MND kids

MND Kids, our most ambitious initiative yet: An update from our CEO

13
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Kids, an education offering designed for the young people who will shape Mexico's future.

Looking to buy in the Riviera Maya? Look out for these hidden costs!

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Buying real estate in the Riviera Maya requires different fees, costs and ownership structures than in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.

Moving to Mexico? 5 reasons Baja California is easier than anywhere else (plus 1...

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Moving to Baja California is (mostly) so much easier than you think, explains relocation expert Cheri Sicard.

How groups of ‘small hosts’ are fighting Mexico City’s AirBnB ban

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Concerned that new short-term rental laws may affect their livelihood, Mexico City's small AirBnB hosts have banded together to propose changes to the legislation.

Mexico City’s Indigenous neighborhoods that are still alive today

0
Some of the capital's neighborhoods continue the traditions — and language — of the past. Andrea Fischer goes in search of life before Cortés.
Press poster for the Canelo-Crawford fight, showing the boxers standing face to face with the Netflix logo

Canelo’s Saturday showdown with undefeated Terence Crawford won’t be on free TV in Mexico

2
The pride of Mexican boxing usually makes sure that his fights are televised on free TV in Mexico, but the middleweight championship bout on Saturday is for Netflix viewers only.
Women dancing at a party in Santa Rosa, Durango

Three homes, one heart: Returning to my Durango roots

0
However far away life takes you, there's no place like home — as one Mexican-American writer discovered.
Monterrey skyline

Viva announces MTY-NYC direct flight ahead of the World Cup

0
The direct route will begin operations — for holiday travelers — on Dec. 13 and will resume permanently — for sports travelers — starting in the summer of 2026.
LAX international terminal

Viva to relaunch Los Angeles-Mérida this December

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The seasonal route will operate every Sunday during December and January, eventually becoming permanent sometime during the first half of 2026.
A torta ahogada

Guadalajara celebrates one of its most iconic dishes: The torta ahogada

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Highlights of the upcoming event include free tortas, mariachi music and cooking contests in downtown Guadalajara.

From Lebanon to La Condesa: Lebanese food and culture in the capital

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Some of Mexico's earliest foreign arrivals, the Lebanese have made a home in their new country, bring life, color and of course, great food (but no, they didn't invent tacos al pastor).
Two men shake hands in front of an Amazon logo in Mexico City

Amazon teams up with Mexico City to save water with tech-driven infrastructure upgrades

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In addition to water savings, automation will allow the city to direct water to eastern CDMX, an area historically plagued by shortages.
Villa Victoria dam reservoir

Mexico City’s main water supply system at highest level in 5 years 

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The capacity of the Cutzamala System had dropped under 50% as recently as last May, but the recent above-average rainfall has boosted its level to 70.7%.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

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Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

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Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.

Was the fall of Constantinople responsible for modern Mexico?

0
As the classical and modern worlds collided, did the Ottomans lead to the foundation of modern Mexico — and what does that mean for the country of today?

How groups of ‘small hosts’ are fighting Mexico City’s AirBnB ban

1
Concerned that new short-term rental laws may affect their livelihood, Mexico City's small AirBnB hosts have banded together to propose changes to the legislation.

Mexico City’s Indigenous neighborhoods that are still alive today

0
Some of the capital's neighborhoods continue the traditions — and language — of the past. Andrea Fischer goes in search of life before Cortés.
Isaac del Toro raises his hands in the air to celebrate winning a race

3 wins in 5 days confirm Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s star status

2
The Baja California native is ony 21 but has already earned his place among cycling's elite with 15 major races won since turning pro last year, including the three this week in Italy.
Press poster for the Canelo-Crawford fight, showing the boxers standing face to face with the Netflix logo

Canelo’s Saturday showdown with undefeated Terence Crawford won’t be on free TV in Mexico

2
The pride of Mexican boxing usually makes sure that his fights are televised on free TV in Mexico, but the middleweight championship bout on Saturday is for Netflix viewers only.
Women dancing at a party in Santa Rosa, Durango

Three homes, one heart: Returning to my Durango roots

0
However far away life takes you, there's no place like home — as one Mexican-American writer discovered.
gas tanker after explosion

Horrific gas tanker explosion in Mexico City claims 8 lives, injures 90

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The accident occurred on a busy highway in the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City when a gas tanker crashed and exploded, sending out huge flames that engulfed dozens of vehicles.
Navy sailors stand guard next to packages of cocaine, displayed between two navy ships

Navy seizes 1,600 kilos of cocaine off the coast of Guerrero

9
More than 48 metric tons of cocaine have now been confiscated since President Sheinbaum took office last October, authorities say.
Steering wheel of a BYD brand chinese electric car

Facing US pressure, Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to 50%

15
Mexico will increase the tariff on Chinese cars to the maximum level permitted by the World Trade Organization, Economy Minister Ebrard said Wednesday.
luz del mundo church with poster of Naason Joaquín García

Family of Naasón Joaquín García, leader of La Luz del Mundo, charged with sex...

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Joaquín, his mother and his nephew are charged with running "a wide-ranging racketeering and child exploitation enterprise" that preyed on young members of the La Luz del Mundo Church over many years.

Careyes: Community at the Heart of Costalegre’s Future

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In one of Mexico's most rapidly developing landscapes, Careyes offers a glimpse of a new Mexico and one that is attracting residents from across the globe.

Looking to buy in the Riviera Maya? Look out for these hidden costs!

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Buying real estate in the Riviera Maya requires different fees, costs and ownership structures than in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.

Moving to Mexico? 5 reasons Baja California is easier than anywhere else (plus 1...

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Moving to Baja California is (mostly) so much easier than you think, explains relocation expert Cheri Sicard.
Manchas, Mexico's water leak-detecting dog

Meet Manchas, the leak-detecting dog saving Saltillo’s water supply

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Manchas is trained to detect the exact spot of a leak in a 400-meter stretch of pipeline, whereupon he lies down, telling water authorities exactly where to start digging.
Two men shake hands in front of an Amazon logo in Mexico City

Amazon teams up with Mexico City to save water with tech-driven infrastructure upgrades

0
In addition to water savings, automation will allow the city to direct water to eastern CDMX, an area historically plagued by shortages.
Villa Victoria dam reservoir

Mexico City’s main water supply system at highest level in 5 years 

0
The capacity of the Cutzamala System had dropped under 50% as recently as last May, but the recent above-average rainfall has boosted its level to 70.7%.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

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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.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
Steering wheel of a BYD brand chinese electric car

Facing US pressure, Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to 50%

15
Mexico will increase the tariff on Chinese cars to the maximum level permitted by the World Trade Organization, Economy Minister Ebrard said Wednesday.
A wall of import/export shipping containers

Good news for Trump: Mexico is planning to raise tariffs on Chinese imports

11
Mexico's 2026 budget proposal includes increased tariffs on China, a move the Trump administration has been pushing since early this year.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

3
The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.

If you love the Grand Canyon, then you’ll love Copper Canyon in Mexico

14
Nature, history and one of the world's most stunning train journeys: Welcome to Chihuahua.
Workers install scaffolding in front of a giant Mexican flag

Mexico’s week in review: Bilateral tension and cooperation on display as Mexico welcomes its...

2
Other headlines included canceled Mexican Independence celebrations in the US, a new Mexican unicorn startup and a win for jaguar conservation.
Cleaner working in the Mexico City metro

How much do minimum-wage and informal workers earn in Mexico City? We asked.

13
Mexico News Daily hit the streets of Mexico City to ask workers about their jobs, their salaries and their capacity to cover the cost of living in the capital.
Preparations for Independence Day festivities in Mexico City's Zócalo are underway.

Mexico’s week in review: Trade talks with Brazil, tariffs on China and televised attacks

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Highlights of the week of August 25 in Mexico included bilateral trade talks with Brazil, plans to raise tariffs on Chinese imports and political altercations caught on camera.
Chile en nogada in a blue and white bowl

Taste of Mexico: Chiles en Nogada

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Independence Month means Chiles en Nogada. María Meléndez has history, recipes and a brand new take on a libertarian culinary classic.
A torta ahogada

Guadalajara celebrates one of its most iconic dishes: The torta ahogada

4
Highlights of the upcoming event include free tortas, mariachi music and cooking contests in downtown Guadalajara.

From Lebanon to La Condesa: Lebanese food and culture in the capital

2
Some of Mexico's earliest foreign arrivals, the Lebanese have made a home in their new country, bring life, color and of course, great food (but no, they didn't invent tacos al pastor).
Sheinbaum holds a jar of Mexican government Wellness Coffee

Mexico introduces instant ‘Wellness Coffee,’ sourced from Oaxaca, Puebla, Veracruz and Guerrero

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The latest offering from the government's Food for Well-Being program is a mix of Arabica, Robusta and parchment coffee, officials say.