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Saga of soccer star’s missing dog ‘Halo’ continues in San Miguel de Allende
Aaron Ramsey, the first high-profile British soccer star in Liga MX, has been looking for his dog Halo since Oct. 10. Whether she's lost or stolen, dead or alive, he wants her back.
Court rules that Uber can operate freely at Mexico’s airports
The ruling seemed to look ahead to the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, when millions of tourists will be arriviing by air, and airports will be their first impression of Mexico.
3 Mexican financial institutions cease operations after US money laundering claims
Four months after the U.S. Department of the Treasury made public its accusations against the banks Intercam and CIBanco and the brokerage firm Vector, all three of the financial institutions have ceased to operate in Mexico.
Saga of soccer star’s missing dog ‘Halo’ continues in San Miguel de Allende
Aaron Ramsey, the first high-profile British soccer star in Liga MX, has been looking for his dog Halo since Oct. 10. Whether she's lost or stolen, dead or alive, he wants her back.
Court rules that Uber can operate freely at Mexico’s airports
The ruling seemed to look ahead to the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, when millions of tourists will be arriviing by air, and airports will be their first impression of Mexico.
3 Mexican financial institutions cease operations after US money laundering claims
Four months after the U.S. Department of the Treasury made public its accusations against the banks Intercam and CIBanco and the brokerage firm Vector, all three of the financial institutions have ceased to operate in Mexico.
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Power fully restored to flood-hit communities, 70,000 homes to receive aid
President Sheinbaum gave special thanks on Friday to the 1,602 workers from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) who have restored power to 100% of the affected communities.
Community group maps undiscovered monarch migration pathway across Yucatán
The community organization Alas Mayas (Mayan Wings) conducted community monitoring for six years, during which they found that the monarch butterfly not only transits but also breeds in the northeast of the peninsula.
Scheduled US tariff increase on hold after bilateral talks: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum said that she spoke to United States President Donald Trump on Saturday, and revealed that they had agreed to extend bilateral negotiations on trade and tariffs by a few weeks.
What’s on in November in Mexico City?
Beyond the Día de Muertos parade, there's lots going on in the capital in November, including a new Museo Tamayo exhibit, a puppet show for families, Giselle at Bellas Artes and a trip to the Mexica land of the dead.
The emergence of US-style financing in Mexico’s real estate market
Mexico's real estate marking is changing and in a good way, with new U.S.-style financing models finally available to buyers.
The UK’s Lando Norris claims convincing Formula 1 win in front of 150,000 in...
The race was preceded by some kind words from Belgian pilot Max Verstappen about Mexican driver Checo Pérez, after their partnership ended last year amid some testiness.
Father and son arrested at border with 400 guns bound for Mexico
The suspects were detained after U.S. agents noticed irregularities in their trailer walls as they attempted to enter Mexico at the Laredo border crossing.
Manufacturing propels Mexico’s exports to all-time high in September
Mexico is on track to set a new record for export revenue in 2025, and to exceed $600 billion in earnings for just the second time ever.
The motel: a Mexican institution
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)
The motel: a Mexican institution
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)
Mexico’s week in review: Fentanyl kingpin handed to US as cartel pressures persist
Other headlines this week included comments from former president Felipe Calderón hinting at a political comeback and underwhelming economic indicators in the third quarter of 2025.
Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
Power fully restored to flood-hit communities, 70,000 homes to receive aid
President Sheinbaum gave special thanks on Friday to the 1,602 workers from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) who have restored power to 100% of the affected communities.
Community group maps undiscovered monarch migration pathway across Yucatán
The community organization Alas Mayas (Mayan Wings) conducted community monitoring for six years, during which they found that the monarch butterfly not only transits but also breeds in the northeast of the peninsula.
Scheduled US tariff increase on hold after bilateral talks: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum said that she spoke to United States President Donald Trump on Saturday, and revealed that they had agreed to extend bilateral negotiations on trade and tariffs by a few weeks.
What’s on in November in Mexico City?
Beyond the Día de Muertos parade, there's lots going on in the capital in November, including a new Museo Tamayo exhibit, a puppet show for families, Giselle at Bellas Artes and a trip to the Mexica land of the dead.
The emergence of US-style financing in Mexico’s real estate market
Mexico's real estate marking is changing and in a good way, with new U.S.-style financing models finally available to buyers.
The UK’s Lando Norris claims convincing Formula 1 win in front of 150,000 in Mexico City
The race was preceded by some kind words from Belgian pilot Max Verstappen about Mexican driver Checo Pérez, after their partnership ended last year amid some testiness.
Manufacturing propels Mexico’s exports to all-time high in September
Mexico is on track to set a new record for export revenue in 2025, and to exceed $600 billion in earnings for just the second time ever.
‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO
From his college days in Guadalajara during the '90s economic crisis to post-pandemic currency volatility, Travis Bembenek draws on personal experience to address common misconceptions about the peso.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about President Sheinbaum? Then we have...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down misconceptions about the Mexican president in this week's podcast.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.40
CAD
13.14
EUR
21.42
Inflation in Mexico eases to 3.63%, beating analysts’ predictions
The slowing of inflation beyond expectations in early October likely gives the Bank of Mexico leeway to cut interest rates for the 11th straight time.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.40
CAD
13.14
EUR
21.42
Scheduled US tariff increase on hold after bilateral talks: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum said that she spoke to United States President Donald Trump on Saturday, and revealed that they had agreed to extend bilateral negotiations on trade and tariffs by a few weeks.
Morena Senator Fernández Noroña takes leave to visit Palestine this weekend
Fernández Noroña dismissed the criticism by opposition figures and activists, saying his trip reflects “solidarity with the Palestinian people.”
Sheinbaum dismisses claim of attack on security minister as ‘fiction’: Tuesday’s...
President Claudia Sheinbaum fielded a question from a reporter on Tuesday about whether her security minister was targeted in a recent armed attack in the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City where he has an office.
The motel: a Mexican institution
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)
Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America
Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
Court rules that Uber can operate freely at Mexico’s airports
The ruling seemed to look ahead to the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, when millions of tourists will be arriviing by air, and airports will be their first impression of Mexico.
If you love Cartagena in Colombia… then you will love Campeche in Mexico
Trade the Colombian coast for a taste of the Mexican Caribbean, as the city of Campeche beckons the adventurious.
Where are the 8 newest Michelin Key hotels in Mexico
Mexico's latest Michelin Key properties — hospitality's equivalent to the coveted Michelin Star — are all about luxury, comfort and incredible architecture.
Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America
Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library and Oaxaca’s cultural renaissance
Oaxaca city's most historic library offers open access to knowledge for all. Discover how this national treasure is transforming the community that built it.
A guide to Mexico’s most iconic cocktails
The first cocktail recipe created in Mexico that we know about is remembered because of a tourist named Charles H. Baker, and that’s only...
Cabo San Lucas named No. 1 boating city in Latin America
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya destinations also made the list of the region’s most popular boating and yacht charter destinations
If you love Cartagena in Colombia… then you will love Campeche in Mexico
Trade the Colombian coast for a taste of the Mexican Caribbean, as the city of Campeche beckons the adventurious.
Where are the 8 newest Michelin Key hotels in Mexico
Mexico's latest Michelin Key properties — hospitality's equivalent to the coveted Michelin Star — are all about luxury, comfort and incredible architecture.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Taste of Mexico: Salsa
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.
‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.
Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
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.
A guide to Mexico’s most iconic cocktails
The first cocktail recipe created in Mexico that we know about is remembered because of a tourist named Charles H. Baker, and that’s only...
Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library and Oaxaca’s cultural renaissance
Oaxaca city's most historic library offers open access to knowledge for all. Discover how this national treasure is transforming the community that built it.
What’s on in November in Mexico City?
Beyond the Día de Muertos parade, there's lots going on in the capital in November, including a new Museo Tamayo exhibit, a puppet show for families, Giselle at Bellas Artes and a trip to the Mexica land of the dead.
A guide to Mexico’s most iconic cocktails
The first cocktail recipe created in Mexico that we know about is remembered because of a tourist named Charles H. Baker, and that’s only...
Cabo San Lucas named No. 1 boating city in Latin America
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya destinations also made the list of the region’s most popular boating and yacht charter destinations
Saga of soccer star’s missing dog ‘Halo’ continues in San Miguel de Allende
Aaron Ramsey, the first high-profile British soccer star in Liga MX, has been looking for his dog Halo since Oct. 10. Whether she's lost or stolen, dead or alive, he wants her back.
3 Mexican financial institutions cease operations after US money laundering claims
Four months after the U.S. Department of the Treasury made public its accusations against the banks Intercam and CIBanco and the brokerage firm Vector, all three of the financial institutions have ceased to operate in Mexico.
Power fully restored to flood-hit communities, 70,000 homes to receive aid
President Sheinbaum gave special thanks on Friday to the 1,602 workers from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) who have restored power to 100% of the affected communities.
Community group maps undiscovered monarch migration pathway across Yucatán
The community organization Alas Mayas (Mayan Wings) conducted community monitoring for six years, during which they found that the monarch butterfly not only transits but also breeds in the northeast of the peninsula.
The emergence of US-style financing in Mexico’s real estate market
Mexico's real estate marking is changing and in a good way, with new U.S.-style financing models finally available to buyers.
Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.
Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
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.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
The motel: a Mexican institution
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)
Mexico’s week in review: Fentanyl kingpin handed to US as cartel pressures persist
Other headlines this week included comments from former president Felipe Calderón hinting at a political comeback and underwhelming economic indicators in the third quarter of 2025.
Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
Taste of Mexico: Pan dulce
it wouldn't be a proper Mexican morning without a steaming cup of coffee and a fresh pan dulce from your favorite bakery, explains resident foodie María Meléndez.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Taste of Mexico: Salsa
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.
Move over Valle de Guadalupe, there’s a new wine region in town
Puebla and Hidalgo wine might not be traditional, but these wineries and vineyards are aiming to change that.
