Saturday, July 5, 2025

Temporary marriages: a surprising proposal from a ‘conservative’ place

It's a radical idea, but not one without merit, argues Sarah DeVries.
A bowl of chopped Jícama

Taste of Mexico: Jícama

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Slice, fry, garnish and chip, the humble Jícama goes with just about any Mexican food that you can think of.
Piles of old newspapers

Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO

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As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
News quiz

The MND Quiz of the Week: July 5th

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Floods, football and fiscal responsibility: Have you been following the news in Mexico this week?
A bowl of chopped Jícama

Taste of Mexico: Jícama

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Slice, fry, garnish and chip, the humble Jícama goes with just about any Mexican food that you can think of.
Piles of old newspapers

Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO

1
As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
News quiz

The MND Quiz of the Week: July 5th

2
Floods, football and fiscal responsibility: Have you been following the news in Mexico this week?
BETA Version - Powered by Perplexity

MND Tutor | Pueblos

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Learn about Mexico's "magic towns" in the latest edition of our subscriber-only educational series.
A married couple facing in opposite directions

Temporary marriages: a surprising proposal from a ‘conservative’ place

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It's a radical idea, but not one without merit, argues Sarah DeVries.
Rodrigo Esponda

Meet the man who made Los Cabos an international success story

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Rodrigo Esponda has spearheaded the evolution of one of Mexico's most important destinations. He told Mexico News Daily how he did it.
President Sheinbaum smiles from the podium of her morning press conference

Sheinbaum’s take on what Mexico needs from the cruise industry: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum discussed cruise passenger spending, the proposed Cozumel dock and the state of the economy at Friday's presser.
Jake Paul points at boxer Julio César Chávez Jr

Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr., facing organized crime charges in Mexico, is detained by...

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The former world boxing champion faces accusations of arms trafficking in connection to the Sinaloa Cartel.
A close up shows a hand with a Nu credit card

With 12 million clients enrolled, fintech Nu Mexico closes in on acheiving bank status

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Nu has grown rapidly by catering to those with limited access to banking, and nearly a quarter of clients are first-time account holders.
bills of Mexican currency

Peso hits its strongest point so far this year

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Not since August of 2024 has the peso been stronger than its current 18.63-per-dollar rate.
Man in white shirtholding a caiman

Oaxaca mayor marries a caiman: It’s a centuries-old tradition

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The symbolic ceremony continues a tradition meant to ensure peaceful relations between two adjacent Indigenous communities.
Cargo shipping containers

Exports to US rebound in May after tariff-induced turbulence

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After an unusually weak April, Mexican companies appear to be adapting to new market conditions.
The logos of CIBanco, Intercam and Vector Casa de Bolsa

Have you been affected by the sanctions on Mexican banks? Let us know!

27
U.S. sanctions have left the future of CIBanco, Intercam and Vector up in the air. We want to hear from readers — have your finances been affected?
A man with a smiling expression and sunglasses pushed up on his head stands behind a counter at an outdoor key-making stand. Behind him, numerous keys are hanging, and the word "CERRAJERIA" (locksmith) is visible on the counter in yellow letters.

Trading Zihuatanejo’s bustle for a quieter life in a small Mexican town

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Longtime Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo resident Elisabeth Ashe recently built herself a home in the small nearby town of El Coacoyul. It's been both an adjustment and a discovery.
A cactus at Playa Carizalillo, Mexico, one of the best beaches in Mexico

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Beach lovers

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This week, Nellie takes a look at the best seaside escapes that the country has to offer.

MND Tutor | Pueblos

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Learn about Mexico's "magic towns" in the latest edition of our subscriber-only educational series.
A married couple facing in opposite directions

Temporary marriages: a surprising proposal from a ‘conservative’ place

1
It's a radical idea, but not one without merit, argues Sarah DeVries.
Rodrigo Esponda

Meet the man who made Los Cabos an international success story

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Rodrigo Esponda has spearheaded the evolution of one of Mexico's most important destinations. He told Mexico News Daily how he did it.
President Sheinbaum smiles from the podium of her morning press conference

Sheinbaum’s take on what Mexico needs from the cruise industry: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum discussed cruise passenger spending, the proposed Cozumel dock and the state of the economy at Friday's presser.
Jake Paul points at boxer Julio César Chávez Jr

Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr., facing organized crime charges in Mexico, is detained by ICE

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The former world boxing champion faces accusations of arms trafficking in connection to the Sinaloa Cartel.
A close up shows a hand with a Nu credit card

With 12 million clients enrolled, fintech Nu Mexico closes in on acheiving bank status

0
Nu has grown rapidly by catering to those with limited access to banking, and nearly a quarter of clients are first-time account holders.
Piles of old newspapers

Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO

1
As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Travis and Tamanna Bembenek raise styrofoam cups to toast with Luis, an elderly Mexican man, on a plane

Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO

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Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
An AI robot hand reaches out to touch a human hand

How do we make sure that AI doesn’t make us dumber? A perspective from...

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AI can make us smarter or it can make us lazier. CEO Travis Bembenek shares how Mexico News Daily is working to offer readers the good kind of AI.
Protesters with Mexican flags and signs stand in front of a wall of California National Guard troops

My thoughts on the US protests: A perspective from our CEO

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Illegal immigration, ICE raids and civil unrest are shaking up the U.S. What does it all mean for Mexico and for immigrant communities?
Cargo shipping containers

Exports to US rebound in May after tariff-induced turbulence

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After an unusually weak April, Mexican companies appear to be adapting to new market conditions.
President Sheinbaum in front of an audience of reporters

Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ hurt nearshoring in Mexico? Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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The impact of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" in Mexico and Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán's legal case were points of discussion at the Thursday presser.
BYD ship docking at a Mexican port

BYD’s first shipment to Mexico on company-owned vessel marks ‘milestone’ for EV expansion

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The BYD Changzhou, a 200-meter-long roll-on/roll-off ship that flies the flag of West African country Liberia, docked in the ports of Mazatlán and Lázaro Cárdenas this month, delivering a total of 5,503 vehicles.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.63
CAD
13.69
EUR
21.95
bills of Mexican currency

Peso hits its strongest point so far this year

0
Not since August of 2024 has the peso been stronger than its current 18.63-per-dollar rate.
Cargo shipping containers

Exports to US rebound in May after tariff-induced turbulence

0
After an unusually weak April, Mexican companies appear to be adapting to new market conditions.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.63
CAD
13.69
EUR
21.95
President Sheinbaum in front of an audience of reporters

Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ hurt nearshoring in Mexico? Thursday’s mañanera recapped

1
The impact of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" in Mexico and Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán's legal case were points of discussion at the Thursday presser.
Sheinbaum July 2, 2025

Opposition ‘deliberately lying’ about Spy Law, Sheinbaum says: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday rejected claims that security authorities will be able to access citizens' personal data, including on their cell phones, without first obtaining a judicial warrant.
A married couple facing in opposite directions

Temporary marriages: a surprising proposal from a ‘conservative’ place

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It's a radical idea, but not one without merit, argues Sarah DeVries.

What’s on in Yucatán and the Riviera Maya in July?

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Swim, sweat, savor and get in touch with your spiritual side as we take a look at some of the coolest activities in the region this month.
A man with a smiling expression and sunglasses pushed up on his head stands behind a counter at an outdoor key-making stand. Behind him, numerous keys are hanging, and the word "CERRAJERIA" (locksmith) is visible on the counter in yellow letters.

Trading Zihuatanejo’s bustle for a quieter life in a small Mexican town

5
Longtime Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo resident Elisabeth Ashe recently built herself a home in the small nearby town of El Coacoyul. It's been both an adjustment and a discovery.
Rodrigo Esponda

Meet the man who made Los Cabos an international success story

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Rodrigo Esponda has spearheaded the evolution of one of Mexico's most important destinations. He told Mexico News Daily how he did it.

How to spend a day in Mexico City’s Tabacalera

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Blow off the usual tourisst hotspots and take a bite of the real Mexico City as it was meant to be experienced.
cruise ship offshore

Cruise ship tourists to Mexico are now paying a US $5 tax 

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The duty, collected in advance by the cruise companies, is a relatively light levy compared to the $42 tax originally planned by the Mexican government.

What’s on in Yucatán and the Riviera Maya in July?

0
Swim, sweat, savor and get in touch with your spiritual side as we take a look at some of the coolest activities in the region this month.
A man with a smiling expression and sunglasses pushed up on his head stands behind a counter at an outdoor key-making stand. Behind him, numerous keys are hanging, and the word "CERRAJERIA" (locksmith) is visible on the counter in yellow letters.

Trading Zihuatanejo’s bustle for a quieter life in a small Mexican town

5
Longtime Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo resident Elisabeth Ashe recently built herself a home in the small nearby town of El Coacoyul. It's been both an adjustment and a discovery.
Travis and Tamanna Bembenek raise styrofoam cups to toast with Luis, an elderly Mexican man, on a plane

Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO

22
Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
An AI robot hand reaches out to touch a human hand

How do we make sure that AI doesn’t make us dumber? A perspective from...

18
AI can make us smarter or it can make us lazier. CEO Travis Bembenek shares how Mexico News Daily is working to offer readers the good kind of AI.
A modern Mexican courtyard with parquet floor and stone double entrance doors to a home. The three sides around the doors feature modernist abstract colors of stained glass.

A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende

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Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.

Up-and-coming places to buy vacation property in Mexico

6
While everyone flocks to Tulum and Cabo, savvy travelers are discovering these Mexican destination that offer better value, fewer crowds and growing investment potential.
man standing in wide'brimmed hat

Netflix’s ‘Pedro Páramo’ collects 16 Ariel Award nominations

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The honors incuded a Best Director nomination for Rodrigo Prieto, who has worked as a cinematographer for such luminaries as Maetin Scorcese and Alejandro González Iñárritu.
Pre-Columbian dancers

Mexico City to transform into living museum for Tenochtitlán’s 700th anniversary

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The capital of the Aztec Empire, founded in 1325 on the site of today's Mexico City, will be commemorated in July with a rich variety of performances, art and more.
A soccer player in the black Mexican uniform dribbles ahead of another player in a white and blue uniform

Mexico to face US in Concacaf Gold Cup final after victory over Honduras

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Teamwork between teen soccer star 'El Chavito' and veteran center-forward Raúl Jiménez won the day on Wednesday and earned Mexico its ticket to the finals.
Guadalajara cathedral

What’s on in Guadalajara in July?

1
Baseball, flamenco dance, classic pop, mind-boggling hypnosis and all the craft beer you can drink are on offer in the capital of Jalisco this month.

How to spend a day in Mexico City’s Tabacalera

1
Blow off the usual tourisst hotspots and take a bite of the real Mexico City as it was meant to be experienced.
cruise ship offshore

Cruise ship tourists to Mexico are now paying a US $5 tax 

0
The duty, collected in advance by the cruise companies, is a relatively light levy compared to the $42 tax originally planned by the Mexican government.
A pile of chayotes

Taste of Mexico: Chayote

5
Most Mexicans associate it with bland hospital food, but this green gourd is a giant of nutritional greatness.
A bowl of aguachile, sinaloa food

State By Plate: Sinaloa

3
Great seafood, great beer and great history define the state of Sinaloa and it's culinary offerings, as our tour of Mexico's regional dishes nears the final stretch.
a woman gets caught in the rain in Oaxaca

Mexico City has rainiest June in 21 years

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In the past 25 days, more than 220 million cubic meters of water have fallen on the capital, which has caused capitalinos to consider adding a new umbrella to their weekly grocery list.
Grupo Pinsa

Grupo Pinsa agrees to conserve Sinaloa watershed in effort to neutralize water footprint

3
Grupo Pinsa, Sinaloa’s largest employer, signed an agreement with the National Forestry Commission to replenish the upper Presidio River Basin, equivalent to the volume of water used by the company in one year.
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.
Man in white shirtholding a caiman

Oaxaca mayor marries a caiman: It’s a centuries-old tradition

1
The symbolic ceremony continues a tradition meant to ensure peaceful relations between two adjacent Indigenous communities.
man standing in wide'brimmed hat

Netflix’s ‘Pedro Páramo’ collects 16 Ariel Award nominations

0
The honors incuded a Best Director nomination for Rodrigo Prieto, who has worked as a cinematographer for such luminaries as Maetin Scorcese and Alejandro González Iñárritu.
Pre-Columbian dancers

Mexico City to transform into living museum for Tenochtitlán’s 700th anniversary

3
The capital of the Aztec Empire, founded in 1325 on the site of today's Mexico City, will be commemorated in July with a rich variety of performances, art and more.

What’s on in San Miguel de Allende in July?

0
Celebrate Jesus, the blues and a postmodernist poet as San Miguel de Allende prepares for a busy month of July.
A soccer player in the black Mexican uniform dribbles ahead of another player in a white and blue uniform

Mexico to face US in Concacaf Gold Cup final after victory over Honduras

1
Teamwork between teen soccer star 'El Chavito' and veteran center-forward Raúl Jiménez won the day on Wednesday and earned Mexico its ticket to the finals.
Guadalajara cathedral

What’s on in Guadalajara in July?

1
Baseball, flamenco dance, classic pop, mind-boggling hypnosis and all the craft beer you can drink are on offer in the capital of Jalisco this month.
News quiz

The MND Quiz of the Week: July 5th

2
Floods, football and fiscal responsibility: Have you been following the news in Mexico this week?
Jake Paul points at boxer Julio César Chávez Jr

Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr., facing organized crime charges in Mexico, is detained by...

1
The former world boxing champion faces accusations of arms trafficking in connection to the Sinaloa Cartel.
people walk through mexico city with umbrellas, with the latin america tower in the backgound

An unusually rainy June brings drought relief and flooding to Mexico

4
Mid-way into the rainy season, Mexico's reservoirs are 45% full on average — a big improvement over last month, but still less than historical norms.
Border patrol vehicles drive along the US-Mexico border

US judge blocks Trump’s ban on asylum claims along Mexico-US border

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Meanwhile, migrant border crossings have slowed to a trickle.
A bright, full exterior shot showcases a large, modern luxury home with a rectangular infinity pool in the foreground. The house features a striking contemporary design with white and earth-toned facades, expansive dark-framed windows and sliding glass doors, and multiple levels. A grassy lawn surrounds the pool, and in the distance, other residential buildings and clear skies with scattered clouds are visible.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Check this guide to Mexico’s real estate expos...

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Prepare yourself for navigating Mexico's thriving property market with our comprehensive guide to the country's top real estate trade fairs.
A modern Mexican courtyard with parquet floor and stone double entrance doors to a home. The three sides around the doors feature modernist abstract colors of stained glass.

A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende

5
Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.

Up-and-coming places to buy vacation property in Mexico

6
While everyone flocks to Tulum and Cabo, savvy travelers are discovering these Mexican destination that offer better value, fewer crowds and growing investment potential.
people walk through mexico city with umbrellas, with the latin america tower in the backgound

An unusually rainy June brings drought relief and flooding to Mexico

4
Mid-way into the rainy season, Mexico's reservoirs are 45% full on average — a big improvement over last month, but still less than historical norms.
a woman gets caught in the rain in Oaxaca

Mexico City has rainiest June in 21 years

4
In the past 25 days, more than 220 million cubic meters of water have fallen on the capital, which has caused capitalinos to consider adding a new umbrella to their weekly grocery list.
Grupo Pinsa

Grupo Pinsa agrees to conserve Sinaloa watershed in effort to neutralize water footprint

3
Grupo Pinsa, Sinaloa’s largest employer, signed an agreement with the National Forestry Commission to replenish the upper Presidio River Basin, equivalent to the volume of water used by the company in one year.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
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.
Cargo shipping containers

Exports to US rebound in May after tariff-induced turbulence

0
After an unusually weak April, Mexican companies appear to be adapting to new market conditions.
President Sheinbaum in front of an audience of reporters

Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ hurt nearshoring in Mexico? Thursday’s mañanera recapped

1
The impact of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" in Mexico and Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán's legal case were points of discussion at the Thursday presser.
BYD ship docking at a Mexican port

BYD’s first shipment to Mexico on company-owned vessel marks ‘milestone’ for EV expansion

11
The BYD Changzhou, a 200-meter-long roll-on/roll-off ship that flies the flag of West African country Liberia, docked in the ports of Mazatlán and Lázaro Cárdenas this month, delivering a total of 5,503 vehicles.
The logos of CIBanco, Intercam and Vector Casa de Bolsa

Have you been affected by the sanctions on Mexican banks? Let us know!

27
U.S. sanctions have left the future of CIBanco, Intercam and Vector up in the air. We want to hear from readers — have your finances been affected?
A man with a smiling expression and sunglasses pushed up on his head stands behind a counter at an outdoor key-making stand. Behind him, numerous keys are hanging, and the word "CERRAJERIA" (locksmith) is visible on the counter in yellow letters.

Trading Zihuatanejo’s bustle for a quieter life in a small Mexican town

5
Longtime Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo resident Elisabeth Ashe recently built herself a home in the small nearby town of El Coacoyul. It's been both an adjustment and a discovery.
A cactus at Playa Carizalillo, Mexico, one of the best beaches in Mexico

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Beach lovers

0
This week, Nellie takes a look at the best seaside escapes that the country has to offer.
A man in a remote work meeting

Is ‘gaming the system’ in Mexico still a good economic solution for US citizens?

11
U.S. citizens have been economic migrants to Mexico for generations. But are rising prices, remote work trends and AI putting an end to this solution to an unaffordable U.S.?
A bowl of chopped Jícama

Taste of Mexico: Jícama

0
Slice, fry, garnish and chip, the humble Jícama goes with just about any Mexican food that you can think of.
A pile of chayotes

Taste of Mexico: Chayote

5
Most Mexicans associate it with bland hospital food, but this green gourd is a giant of nutritional greatness.
A bowl of aguachile, sinaloa food

State By Plate: Sinaloa

3
Great seafood, great beer and great history define the state of Sinaloa and it's culinary offerings, as our tour of Mexico's regional dishes nears the final stretch.
a selection of Mexican ingredients and dishes

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Foodies

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We know it's all delicious, but where should adventurous eaters go to find the best food in Mexico?