Monday, April 21, 2025

What I want to ‘waste’ my time on: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek

By prioritizing our experience of time instead of treating it as a competition, we can develop healthier relationships and lives, writes Tamanna Bembenek.
Cabrito being cooked over hot coals

State by Plate: Cabrito of Nuevo León

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Mexico's northern border takes a turn in the spotlight this week, with a tale of history, reinvention and imagination with every bite.
A man feeding a woman some churros

How to order churros in Mexico: The ultimate guide for foreigners

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Don't go to El Moro and stand in line for hours — try our local's guide to finding the best sweet treats in the capital.
Crudo Oaxaca, as a chef prepares Mexican-Japanese fusion food.

Taste of Mexico: Oaxacan Omakase

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Oaxaca stands as a paragon of Mexican cuisine. What happens when you throw in some Asian flare?
Cabrito being cooked over hot coals

State by Plate: Cabrito of Nuevo León

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Mexico's northern border takes a turn in the spotlight this week, with a tale of history, reinvention and imagination with every bite.
A man feeding a woman some churros

How to order churros in Mexico: The ultimate guide for foreigners

0
Don't go to El Moro and stand in line for hours — try our local's guide to finding the best sweet treats in the capital.
Crudo Oaxaca, as a chef prepares Mexican-Japanese fusion food.

Taste of Mexico: Oaxacan Omakase

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Oaxaca stands as a paragon of Mexican cuisine. What happens when you throw in some Asian flare?

Were these Mexican-American War heroes real?

8
They're Mexico's biggest heroes, who sacrificed themselves to save Mexican pride: But did they even exist?
Sunset skies at a beach club in Punta Mita, where elegant tents and umbrellas shade guests by the ocean.

Which Punta Mita beach club is right for you? A guide to Riviera Nayarit’s...

3
Looking for cool-kid casual chic or a place that welcomes kids? The perfect spot awaits you in Meagan Drillinger's guide to the best of Punta Mita's beach clubs.
A team of women in Red jackets and sombreros lift the world cup trophy on the steps on a plane.

The day Mexican women’s soccer ruled the world

2
It took a sprinkle of Mexican magic to break the male stranglehold on the beautiful game — but soccer has never been the same since.
people enjoying a slow pace of life in front of a mural in Campeche, Mexico

What I want to ‘waste’ my time on: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna...

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By prioritizing our experience of time instead of treating it as a competition, we can develop healthier relationships and lives, writes Tamanna Bembenek.
the harpy eagle

Mystical eagle thought to be extinct in Mexico reappears in Chiapas

5
The discovery of the elusive eagle, announced this month at the Chiapas Birding and Photo Festival, follows nearly a decade of community-led monitoring of the species in the region.
Defense Minister General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo in a video call with General Gregory M. Guillot, commander of the United States Northern Command, on Wednesday.

Fact check: Border crossings and drug seizures are down, but Mexico and US can’t...

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Both the United States and Mexico have cited high percentages when discussing border data, but what are the numbers behind the recent reductions in border crossings and fentanyl seizures?
A firefighting helicopter flies over Tepoztlán national park

Conafor: Tepozteco wildfire completely contained after 9 days

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The El Tepozteco wildfire, which scorched more than 1,200 hectares near Tepoztlán, has been contained after nine days of coordinated firefighting efforts.
ICA photo archive Mexico

UNESCO adds Mexico’s historic aerial photo archive to Memory of the World Register

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A birds-eye archive of Mexico featuring over one million photos has been recognized by UNESCO for its exceptional universal value and unique perspective on the country’s development.
Fyre Festival 2 postponed

Fyre Festival 2 abandons Playa del Carmen plans

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Organizers said in a Wednesday email update verified by The New York Times that the event is still happening — just in a different location.
A hand-woven rug depicting a jazz band made of skeletons

Hecho en México: Felipe Juárez, San Miguel weaver

4
San Miguel weaver Felipe Juárez makes rugs and more for customers as far away as New Zealand, but he's never left his hometown, where he sells his creations each weekend.
A path of intricately placed rice grains (or sand) runs down a Mexican street, illustrating Mexico's approach to time

Ahorita and the art of finding meaning beyond the clock: A perspective from MND...

24
There's much to learn from the Mexican approach to time, Tamanna Bembenek writes.
Two cyclists, a man and a woman, bicycling on an empty stretch of highway on the Baja California Peninsula wearing yellow and black cycling clothing and bicycle helmets. The man gives the photographer a thumbs-up with his left hand

Adventures in Baja: An unforgettable cycling trip down the peninsula

6
San Diegans Dan and Becca Rumsey's 935-mile cycling adventure through the Baja Peninsula took them 10 days, but the memories they made will last a lifetime.

Were these Mexican-American War heroes real?

8
They're Mexico's biggest heroes, who sacrificed themselves to save Mexican pride: But did they even exist?
Sunset skies at a beach club in Punta Mita, where elegant tents and umbrellas shade guests by the ocean.

Which Punta Mita beach club is right for you? A guide to Riviera Nayarit’s seaside sanctuaries

3
Looking for cool-kid casual chic or a place that welcomes kids? The perfect spot awaits you in Meagan Drillinger's guide to the best of Punta Mita's beach clubs.
A team of women in Red jackets and sombreros lift the world cup trophy on the steps on a plane.

The day Mexican women’s soccer ruled the world

2
It took a sprinkle of Mexican magic to break the male stranglehold on the beautiful game — but soccer has never been the same since.
people enjoying a slow pace of life in front of a mural in Campeche, Mexico

What I want to ‘waste’ my time on: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek

12
By prioritizing our experience of time instead of treating it as a competition, we can develop healthier relationships and lives, writes Tamanna Bembenek.
the harpy eagle

Mystical eagle thought to be extinct in Mexico reappears in Chiapas

5
The discovery of the elusive eagle, announced this month at the Chiapas Birding and Photo Festival, follows nearly a decade of community-led monitoring of the species in the region.
Defense Minister General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo in a video call with General Gregory M. Guillot, commander of the United States Northern Command, on Wednesday.

Fact check: Border crossings and drug seizures are down, but Mexico and US can’t agree on how much

0
Both the United States and Mexico have cited high percentages when discussing border data, but what are the numbers behind the recent reductions in border crossings and fentanyl seizures?
A military rider on horseback bears a Mexico flag in a parade

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

13
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

23
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Mexico-U.S. relations

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

16
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
An Oxxo storefront in Guadalajara

Are 22,000 Oxxos in the country a blessing or a curse? A perspective from...

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As healthy, traditional mom and pop corner stores disappear, Travis Bembenek sees a troubling — and familiar — trend.
The words Fitch Ratings on an office building

Fitch affirms Mexico credit rating but predicts recession for this year

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Though Fitch predicted tariffs and a U.S. slowdown would hurt Mexico's economy this year, the outlook for 2026 is brighter.
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

23
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Honda

Honda denies plans to shift Mexico, Canada production to US despite tariff rumors

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On Tuesday, Japanese newspaper Nikkei reported that Honda was considering relocating some vehicle assembly from its plants in Mexico and Canada to the U.S.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.72
CAD
14.25
A military rider on horseback bears a Mexico flag in a parade

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

13
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

23
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.72
CAD
14.25
Sheinbaum on April 16, 2025

Mexico pushes back on US plans to build border military base: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum told reporters on Wednesday that Mexico had sent a diplomatic letter to the Trump administration over its plans to build a military base on the border.
President Claudia Sheinbaum discussed during her Tuesday morning press conference

Mexico blindsided by new US tomato tariff: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum said the Mexican government wasn't notified, "not through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of the Economy or the Ministry of Agriculture," of the 21% tomato tariff.
people enjoying a slow pace of life in front of a mural in Campeche, Mexico

What I want to ‘waste’ my time on: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek

12
By prioritizing our experience of time instead of treating it as a competition, we can develop healthier relationships and lives, writes Tamanna Bembenek.
Front shot of Chedraui on Isla Mujeres

Chedraui: From Xalapa minisuper to international supermarket

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Now the most profitable nationally-owned supermarket in Mexico, Chedraui started out as a humble a Lebanese menswear store in the capital of Veracruz.
Kevin Costner in Waterworld

Waterworld (or not): A look into Mexico’s water shortages

0
Today's reality is far from a Kevin Costner film: What's life like with limited water supplies and where is it being used?
Sunset skies at a beach club in Punta Mita, where elegant tents and umbrellas shade guests by the ocean.

Which Punta Mita beach club is right for you? A guide to Riviera Nayarit’s seaside sanctuaries

3
Looking for cool-kid casual chic or a place that welcomes kids? The perfect spot awaits you in Meagan Drillinger's guide to the best of Punta Mita's beach clubs.
People sunbathing under beach umbrellas on a Baja Caliornia Sur beach

How Los Cabos handles Semana Santa, its busiest week of the year

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How do Baja California Sur officials get ready for Semana Santa in Los Cabos and elsewhere around the state? Hint: it involves well over a thousand personnel.
Viva flight takes off from AIFA airport

Viva Airlines introduces 7 new routes from the US to AIFA in Mexico City

1
The low-cost air carrier will offer direct routes from Mexico City's newest airport to Chicago, Houston and other cities starting this fall.
Front shot of Chedraui on Isla Mujeres

Chedraui: From Xalapa minisuper to international supermarket

1
Now the most profitable nationally-owned supermarket in Mexico, Chedraui started out as a humble a Lebanese menswear store in the capital of Veracruz.
Kevin Costner in Waterworld

Waterworld (or not): A look into Mexico’s water shortages

0
Today's reality is far from a Kevin Costner film: What's life like with limited water supplies and where is it being used?
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

23
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Mexico-U.S. relations

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

16
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Mexican architect Fernanda Canales sitting at a luxurious wood table with small, glass water pitchers and a wine glass half filled with water.

Meet the new generation of Mexico’s rising-star architects

0
Mexico's new generation of leading architects is earning significant global awards and prompting reflections on the role and function of architecture.
A shot of colonial downtown Mérida in Yucatán

Mérida Arts District in the works after Yucatán attracts 7 billion pesos in real...

1
Yucatán has launched a $348 million investment in Mérida, promising hundreds of new jobs and a boost to tourism infrastructure.
A team of women in Red jackets and sombreros lift the world cup trophy on the steps on a plane.

The day Mexican women’s soccer ruled the world

2
It took a sprinkle of Mexican magic to break the male stranglehold on the beautiful game — but soccer has never been the same since.
Art exhibit in the Mexico City Metro

Art in transit: How Mexico City’s metro doubles as a museum

6
Mexico City has a subterranean level where art, history and urban life converge in myriad ways. Here's part one of a three-part guide to the metro's uncommon treasures.
Mexicans enjoying books and great quality of life

Mexico ranks among top Latin American countries for quality of life, led by Querétaro

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While locals say Querétaro has the best quality of life, chilangos can say they live in the friendliest city in the world, according to the World Population Review. 
Mexican archery team smiles with medals at 2025 world cup in Florida

Mexican archers dominate at 2025 World Cup

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Mexico swept six medals at the first stage of the 2025 Archery World Cup in Florida, with standout performances from Alejandra Valencia, Maya Becerra and Sebastián García.
People sunbathing under beach umbrellas on a Baja Caliornia Sur beach

How Los Cabos handles Semana Santa, its busiest week of the year

0
How do Baja California Sur officials get ready for Semana Santa in Los Cabos and elsewhere around the state? Hint: it involves well over a thousand personnel.
Viva flight takes off from AIFA airport

Viva Airlines introduces 7 new routes from the US to AIFA in Mexico City

1
The low-cost air carrier will offer direct routes from Mexico City's newest airport to Chicago, Houston and other cities starting this fall.
A man feeding a woman some churros

How to order churros in Mexico: The ultimate guide for foreigners

0
Don't go to El Moro and stand in line for hours — try our local's guide to finding the best sweet treats in the capital.
Crudo Oaxaca, as a chef prepares Mexican-Japanese fusion food.

Taste of Mexico: Oaxacan Omakase

0
Oaxaca stands as a paragon of Mexican cuisine. What happens when you throw in some Asian flare?
Kevin Costner in Waterworld

Waterworld (or not): A look into Mexico’s water shortages

0
Today's reality is far from a Kevin Costner film: What's life like with limited water supplies and where is it being used?
President Claudia Sheinbaum gestures from behind the podium at her morning press conference

Sheinbaum responds to Trump in cross-border water dispute: Friday’s mañanera recapped

18
President Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico is complying with the treaty to the extent possible based on water availability.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.

Were these Mexican-American War heroes real?

8
They're Mexico's biggest heroes, who sacrificed themselves to save Mexican pride: But did they even exist?
A team of women in Red jackets and sombreros lift the world cup trophy on the steps on a plane.

The day Mexican women’s soccer ruled the world

2
It took a sprinkle of Mexican magic to break the male stranglehold on the beautiful game — but soccer has never been the same since.
Art exhibit in the Mexico City Metro

Art in transit: How Mexico City’s metro doubles as a museum

6
Mexico City has a subterranean level where art, history and urban life converge in myriad ways. Here's part one of a three-part guide to the metro's uncommon treasures.
A diver jumps from La Quebrada cliffs in Acapulco

Acapulco cliff divers receive Guinness World Record for completing 5 million head-first dives

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Daring acapulqueños have been jumping from the steep cliffs of La Quebrada since at least the 1930s.
Mexicans enjoying books and great quality of life

Mexico ranks among top Latin American countries for quality of life, led by Querétaro

3
While locals say Querétaro has the best quality of life, chilangos can say they live in the friendliest city in the world, according to the World Population Review. 
Mexican archery team smiles with medals at 2025 world cup in Florida

Mexican archers dominate at 2025 World Cup

0
Mexico swept six medals at the first stage of the 2025 Archery World Cup in Florida, with standout performances from Alejandra Valencia, Maya Becerra and Sebastián García.
the harpy eagle

Mystical eagle thought to be extinct in Mexico reappears in Chiapas

5
The discovery of the elusive eagle, announced this month at the Chiapas Birding and Photo Festival, follows nearly a decade of community-led monitoring of the species in the region.
Defense Minister General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo in a video call with General Gregory M. Guillot, commander of the United States Northern Command, on Wednesday.

Fact check: Border crossings and drug seizures are down, but Mexico and US can’t...

0
Both the United States and Mexico have cited high percentages when discussing border data, but what are the numbers behind the recent reductions in border crossings and fentanyl seizures?
A firefighting helicopter flies over Tepoztlán national park

Conafor: Tepozteco wildfire completely contained after 9 days

0
The El Tepozteco wildfire, which scorched more than 1,200 hectares near Tepoztlán, has been contained after nine days of coordinated firefighting efforts.
Fyre Festival 2 postponed

Fyre Festival 2 abandons Playa del Carmen plans

2
Organizers said in a Wednesday email update verified by The New York Times that the event is still happening — just in a different location.
cenote

Real estate developer Muúk Karant to unveil Mexico’s first museum in a cenote

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A planned residential development just outside the colonial city of Valladolid will include four natural underground pools, one with more than 300 cultural artifacts on display.
Mexican architect Fernanda Canales sitting at a luxurious wood table with small, glass water pitchers and a wine glass half filled with water.

Meet the new generation of Mexico’s rising-star architects

0
Mexico's new generation of leading architects is earning significant global awards and prompting reflections on the role and function of architecture.
A shot of colonial downtown Mérida in Yucatán

Mérida Arts District in the works after Yucatán attracts 7 billion pesos in real...

1
Yucatán has launched a $348 million investment in Mérida, promising hundreds of new jobs and a boost to tourism infrastructure.
The La Boquilla dam half full under sunny skies

Drought paralyzes northern states’ water deliveries to US: ‘No one is obligated to do...

2
In the past five years, Mexico has sent less than 30% of the water required by a 1944 treaty with the U.S., in good part because resources are increasingly scarce.
Kevin Costner in Waterworld

Waterworld (or not): A look into Mexico’s water shortages

0
Today's reality is far from a Kevin Costner film: What's life like with limited water supplies and where is it being used?
President Claudia Sheinbaum gestures from behind the podium at her morning press conference

Sheinbaum responds to Trump in cross-border water dispute: Friday’s mañanera recapped

18
President Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico is complying with the treaty to the extent possible based on water availability.

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.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
The words Fitch Ratings on an office building

Fitch affirms Mexico credit rating but predicts recession for this year

2
Though Fitch predicted tariffs and a U.S. slowdown would hurt Mexico's economy this year, the outlook for 2026 is brighter.
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

23
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Honda

Honda denies plans to shift Mexico, Canada production to US despite tariff rumors

0
On Tuesday, Japanese newspaper Nikkei reported that Honda was considering relocating some vehicle assembly from its plants in Mexico and Canada to the U.S.
A hand-woven rug depicting a jazz band made of skeletons

Hecho en México: Felipe Juárez, San Miguel weaver

4
San Miguel weaver Felipe Juárez makes rugs and more for customers as far away as New Zealand, but he's never left his hometown, where he sells his creations each weekend.
A path of intricately placed rice grains (or sand) runs down a Mexican street, illustrating Mexico's approach to time

Ahorita and the art of finding meaning beyond the clock: A perspective from MND...

24
There's much to learn from the Mexican approach to time, Tamanna Bembenek writes.
Two cyclists, a man and a woman, bicycling on an empty stretch of highway on the Baja California Peninsula wearing yellow and black cycling clothing and bicycle helmets. The man gives the photographer a thumbs-up with his left hand

Adventures in Baja: An unforgettable cycling trip down the peninsula

6
San Diegans Dan and Becca Rumsey's 935-mile cycling adventure through the Baja Peninsula took them 10 days, but the memories they made will last a lifetime.
Altagracia Gómez

Who is Altagracia Gómez and why is President Sheinbaum thanking her?

3
The 32-year-old politician has become an important part of Mexico's political machine — who is she?
Cabrito being cooked over hot coals

State by Plate: Cabrito of Nuevo León

0
Mexico's northern border takes a turn in the spotlight this week, with a tale of history, reinvention and imagination with every bite.
A man feeding a woman some churros

How to order churros in Mexico: The ultimate guide for foreigners

0
Don't go to El Moro and stand in line for hours — try our local's guide to finding the best sweet treats in the capital.
Crudo Oaxaca, as a chef prepares Mexican-Japanese fusion food.

Taste of Mexico: Oaxacan Omakase

0
Oaxaca stands as a paragon of Mexican cuisine. What happens when you throw in some Asian flare?
Duck legs cooked in a cast iron wok, with a taco serving dish and two tacos stuffed with meat and veggies on the side

Haute Mexican at home: Make your own Cosme-style duck carnitas

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Cosme is New York's trendiest restaurant, but if you can't make it to the Big Apple, why not recreate it's award-winning food yourself?