Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The kids really are alright

It takes a village, so it's lucky Mexican society is so child-focused.
Claudia Sheinbaum at a press conference

Electricity plans and no election fears: Sheinbaum’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum assured Mexicans about the U.S. presidential election results and unveiled new details on her energy sector plan.
Façade of a BYD facility in Mexico.

US election results will not influence BYD’s investment plans in Mexico

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Jorge Vallejo, BYD’s general director in Mexico, said that the firm had narrowed the list of potential plant locations to three candidate states.
Three tractor trailers parked, completely blocking a major roadway. From elft to right, they are lime green, white and white.

National Guard to work with tracking firms in 5 states to find stolen cargo vehicles

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The Guard will work with vehicle tracking companies in five high-risk states to find the thousands of cargo vehicles hijacked and stolen each year on Mexico's highways.
Claudia Sheinbaum at a press conference

Electricity plans and no election fears: Sheinbaum’s mañanera recapped

0
Sheinbaum assured Mexicans about the U.S. presidential election results and unveiled new details on her energy sector plan.
Façade of a BYD facility in Mexico.

US election results will not influence BYD’s investment plans in Mexico

0
Jorge Vallejo, BYD’s general director in Mexico, said that the firm had narrowed the list of potential plant locations to three candidate states.
Three tractor trailers parked, completely blocking a major roadway. From elft to right, they are lime green, white and white.

National Guard to work with tracking firms in 5 states to find stolen cargo...

0
The Guard will work with vehicle tracking companies in five high-risk states to find the thousands of cargo vehicles hijacked and stolen each year on Mexico's highways.
Some dams in Mexico maintain historic lows, due to the extended drought in the country.

Mexico’s water reserves remain at historic lows as rainy season ends

0
Though the rainy season seemed heavy this summer, Mexico's water reserves are at levels 12% lower than the historical average.
Seven of 11 justices voted in favor of a proposal to limit key aspects of the recently enacted judicial reform, one vote short of the special majority required to pass it.

Mexico to move forward with judicial elections after Supreme Court stalemate

0
Preparations for large-scale judicial elections across Mexico can continue after the Supreme Court rejected a proposal to limit them.
The news magazine Expansión reports that Mazatlán port officials hope to exceed 180,000 new vehicle imports by the end of 2024.

Is Mazatlán’s port prepared for the influx of Chinese vehicles to Mexico?

0
Increased investment in Sinaloa's port infrastructure could make the state an entrepôt par excellence for car imports from Asia.
Part of a larger complex and city, the Templo Mayor (Great Temple) was at the center of the political and religious life of the Mexica (Aztec) society.

Templo Mayor archaeological site reopens in Mexico City featuring new exhibit

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The site museum inaugurated a new exhibit of artifacts recovered through an undercover operation by Homeland Security agents in the U.S.

Give thanks for Mexican food with pumpkin pie chimichangas

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A crispy, golden, cinnamon-flavored delight to share on Thanksgiving: we can only be talking about pumpkin pie chimichangas.

Tariff talk and Tulum tourism: President Sheinbaum’s mañanera recapped

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The president responded to Trump's threat of tariffs on Mexican exports, insisting there will be "a good relationship" with the U.S.
Mexican man in a white baker's tee shirt and apron puts a baking sheet of bread rolls onto an industrial-sized rack

Formal sector employment at historic high in October, says IMSS director

0
Mexico's formal sector employment numbers were the highest on record in October, according to IMSS Director Zoe Robledo.
Front of an IKEA store, a blue corrugated metal facade with the yellow IKEA logo's letters in all caps in the top left of the photo.

IKEA to open its largest store in Mexico next week in Guadalajara

1
The director of IKEA's newest and largest store in Mexico said that the company expects 60,000 visitors in its opening month.
President Claudia Sheinbaum behind a podium at a press conference gesturing with one hand as she talks to reporters.

Sheinbaum outlines 5 new government initiatives to improve Mexicans’ health

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President Sheinbaum unveiled a new public healthcare plan on Tuesday, hoping to improve coverage, quality and access for all Mexicans.
Some dams in Mexico maintain historic lows, due to the extended drought in the country.

Mexico’s water reserves remain at historic lows as rainy season ends

0
Though the rainy season seemed heavy this summer, Mexico's water reserves are at levels 12% lower than the historical average.
Seven of 11 justices voted in favor of a proposal to limit key aspects of the recently enacted judicial reform, one vote short of the special majority required to pass it.

Mexico to move forward with judicial elections after Supreme Court stalemate

0
Preparations for large-scale judicial elections across Mexico can continue after the Supreme Court rejected a proposal to limit them.
The news magazine Expansión reports that Mazatlán port officials hope to exceed 180,000 new vehicle imports by the end of 2024.

Is Mazatlán’s port prepared for the influx of Chinese vehicles to Mexico?

0
Increased investment in Sinaloa's port infrastructure could make the state an entrepôt par excellence for car imports from Asia.
Part of a larger complex and city, the Templo Mayor (Great Temple) was at the center of the political and religious life of the Mexica (Aztec) society.

Templo Mayor archaeological site reopens in Mexico City featuring new exhibit

0
The site museum inaugurated a new exhibit of artifacts recovered through an undercover operation by Homeland Security agents in the U.S.

Give thanks for Mexican food with pumpkin pie chimichangas

0
A crispy, golden, cinnamon-flavored delight to share on Thanksgiving: we can only be talking about pumpkin pie chimichangas.

Tariff talk and Tulum tourism: President Sheinbaum’s mañanera recapped

0
The president responded to Trump's threat of tariffs on Mexican exports, insisting there will be "a good relationship" with the U.S.
Façade of a BYD facility in Mexico.

US election results will not influence BYD’s investment plans in Mexico

0
Jorge Vallejo, BYD’s general director in Mexico, said that the firm had narrowed the list of potential plant locations to three candidate states.
A portrait of Ernesto Zedillo

Former President Zedillo slams Sheinbaum’s judicial overhaul in new op-ed

13
President Sheinbaum is on the wrong side of a constitutional crisis, the former Mexican president argued in a Washington Post essay this week.
San Carlos Sonora

Is San Carlos Mexico’s best secret beach destination?

5
You've probably never heard of it, but that's why it might just be Mexico's best oceanside getaway.
Mexican Supreme Court Chief Justice Norma Piña in session holding a gavel in the process of tapping it.

8 of Mexico’s 11 Supreme Court justices resign

12
Facing down a deadline, the Supreme Court justices resigned Wednesday, in part a protest against a new judicial reform law that will elect Mexico's judges by popular vote.
Black and white photo of artist Alan Glass laying out the skeleton of some sort of long fish-like animal in his art studio.

Alan Glass retrospective opens at Mexico City’s Palace of Fine Arts

0
“Glass found in the local culture an inexhaustible source of material and spiritual inspiration,” the Museum of the Palace of Fine Arts said.
Façade of a BYD facility in Mexico.

US election results will not influence BYD’s investment plans in Mexico

0
Jorge Vallejo, BYD’s general director in Mexico, said that the firm had narrowed the list of potential plant locations to three candidate states.
The news magazine Expansión reports that Mazatlán port officials hope to exceed 180,000 new vehicle imports by the end of 2024.

Is Mazatlán’s port prepared for the influx of Chinese vehicles to Mexico?

0
Increased investment in Sinaloa's port infrastructure could make the state an entrepôt par excellence for car imports from Asia.
A monitor in a Chinese EV

Mexico raises trade concerns over US plan to ban Chinese car software

1
The proposed ban wouldn't just affect Chinese companies but any automaker that uses Chinese technology in their vehicles.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.10
CAD
14.42
The news magazine Expansión reports that Mazatlán port officials hope to exceed 180,000 new vehicle imports by the end of 2024.

Is Mazatlán’s port prepared for the influx of Chinese vehicles to Mexico?

0
Increased investment in Sinaloa's port infrastructure could make the state an entrepôt par excellence for car imports from Asia.
The electronics manufacturing services company Flex with Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro

Silicon Valley companies plan to invest US $890M in Jalisco in 2025

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Among the tech companies planning to invest in Jalisco are Flex, ASE Group, Jabil and Bosch.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.10
CAD
14.42
Seven of 11 justices voted in favor of a proposal to limit key aspects of the recently enacted judicial reform, one vote short of the special majority required to pass it.

Mexico to move forward with judicial elections after Supreme Court stalemate

0
Preparations for large-scale judicial elections across Mexico can continue after the Supreme Court rejected a proposal to limit them.

Tariff talk and Tulum tourism: President Sheinbaum’s mañanera recapped

0
The president responded to Trump's threat of tariffs on Mexican exports, insisting there will be "a good relationship" with the U.S.
Raising kids in Mexico

The kids really are alright

0
It takes a village, so it's lucky Mexican society is so child-focused.
Contaminated water at the Bordo San Jerónimo, Mexico

What’s polluting Mexico’s groundwater?

1
The county's drinking water supply is rife with contaminants which affect the health of millions, with little prospect of easy treatment.
A couple painting a house

What you (probably) can and can’t do in a rental

2
You can get away with a lot in a Mexican rental, but there's some pitfalls to look out for as well, explains Sarah DeVries.
The Tulum International Airport opened in December 2023.

Tulum International Airport celebrates its one-millionth passenger

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) had estimated the airport would receive 700,000 passengers in its first year.
Puerto Vallarta bucket list

15 bucket list experiences to unlock the best of Puerto Vallarta

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There's so much to do in Jalisco's oceanside gem, it can be tough to know where to start. We asked our local guide for her must-do activities.
Los Cabos Marina

Planning the perfect vacation: Where to stay in Los Cabos

0
Whether you choose a resort, a hotel or even somewhere outside the city, Los Cabos has accommodation for everyone, but the location you choose will shape your vacation.
Contaminated water at the Bordo San Jerónimo, Mexico

What’s polluting Mexico’s groundwater?

1
The county's drinking water supply is rife with contaminants which affect the health of millions, with little prospect of easy treatment.
A couple painting a house

What you (probably) can and can’t do in a rental

2
You can get away with a lot in a Mexican rental, but there's some pitfalls to look out for as well, explains Sarah DeVries.
Some dams in Mexico maintain historic lows, due to the extended drought in the country.

Mexico’s water reserves remain at historic lows as rainy season ends

0
Though the rainy season seemed heavy this summer, Mexico's water reserves are at levels 12% lower than the historical average.
Sheinbaum has not shared an official statement regarding Trump's victory, saying "It's prudent to wait" until vote counting has concluded in the United States.

Sheinbaum on Trump victory: ‘There is no reason for concern’

2
After seeking to reassure Mexicans about the impact of a second Trump presidency, Sheinbaum declared that Mexico "always moves forward."
New hotels being built in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Sinaloa clears way for US $300M in stalled real estate investment

1
Several high-profile hotel projects in Mazatlán can move forward following the publication of height limits permitting 30-story buildings.
Panoramic view of one of Mexico City's major landmark: Ángel de la Independencia and surrounding skyscrapers

Miami’s ‘Condo King’ is the force behind Mexico City’s next skyscraper

0
The developers expect to generate US $190 million from selling units in the condo hotel — a process which has already started.
Astrid Hadad

Astrid Hadad, queen of Mexican cabaret

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Storming the stage in impossible costumes and sifting Mexican history with her wicked wit, Astrid Hadad's shows are unlike any other.
La Llorona

Who was La Llorona, Mexico’s most terrifying phantom?

3
To see her up close means certain death, but what is the story of the wailing woman that terrorizes Mexico each Day of the Dead?
Viñedos Los Arcángeles

This Guanajuato grape was hands down the best Mexican wine I’ve tried

1
A tour of the Bajío wine country was not an opportunity that Bel Woodhouse was going to pass up.
Gipsy Kings

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

2
November brings an arts and crafts fair, Day of the Dead events and even the Gipsy Kings to the jewel of the Bajío.
Puerto Vallarta bucket list

15 bucket list experiences to unlock the best of Puerto Vallarta

0
There's so much to do in Jalisco's oceanside gem, it can be tough to know where to start. We asked our local guide for her must-do activities.
Los Cabos Marina

Planning the perfect vacation: Where to stay in Los Cabos

0
Whether you choose a resort, a hotel or even somewhere outside the city, Los Cabos has accommodation for everyone, but the location you choose will shape your vacation.

Mexico’s religious bread pudding, perfect for the holidays

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Distinct from its European cousins, Mexican capirotada has a special significance, which makes it the ideal dessert for this time of year!
birria estilo Aguascalientes

State by Plate: Birria estilo Aguascalientes

1
The 32 states of Mexico are as diverse in food options as in landscapes - but what dish symbolizes Aguascalientes?
Where to live in Mexico 2024 guide: Mexico City

Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Mexico City

8
Art, history, culture, music and quite possibly the best food scene in the entire world - there's nowhere quite like the capital when it comes to Mexico living.
MND Where to Live in Mexico: Guanajuato

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Guanajuato state

7
Two of Mexico's most indisputably beautiful cities, including a legend of Mexico living, await those considering living in central Guanajuato state.

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.
Part of a larger complex and city, the Templo Mayor (Great Temple) was at the center of the political and religious life of the Mexica (Aztec) society.

Templo Mayor archaeological site reopens in Mexico City featuring new exhibit

0
The site museum inaugurated a new exhibit of artifacts recovered through an undercover operation by Homeland Security agents in the U.S.
Astrid Hadad

Astrid Hadad, queen of Mexican cabaret

0
Storming the stage in impossible costumes and sifting Mexican history with her wicked wit, Astrid Hadad's shows are unlike any other.
La Llorona

Who was La Llorona, Mexico’s most terrifying phantom?

3
To see her up close means certain death, but what is the story of the wailing woman that terrorizes Mexico each Day of the Dead?
A young woman wearing a NASA jumper poses in front of a massive NASA logo

NASA’s next space launch includes a young Mexican scientist’s discovery

0
Nadia Zenteno, 28, invented the alloy, which will soon head to the International Space Station for further testing.
Viñedos Los Arcángeles

This Guanajuato grape was hands down the best Mexican wine I’ve tried

1
A tour of the Bajío wine country was not an opportunity that Bel Woodhouse was going to pass up.
Gipsy Kings

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

2
November brings an arts and crafts fair, Day of the Dead events and even the Gipsy Kings to the jewel of the Bajío.
Three tractor trailers parked, completely blocking a major roadway. From elft to right, they are lime green, white and white.

National Guard to work with tracking firms in 5 states to find stolen cargo...

0
The Guard will work with vehicle tracking companies in five high-risk states to find the thousands of cargo vehicles hijacked and stolen each year on Mexico's highways.
Some dams in Mexico maintain historic lows, due to the extended drought in the country.

Mexico’s water reserves remain at historic lows as rainy season ends

0
Though the rainy season seemed heavy this summer, Mexico's water reserves are at levels 12% lower than the historical average.
Sheinbaum has not shared an official statement regarding Trump's victory, saying "It's prudent to wait" until vote counting has concluded in the United States.

Sheinbaum on Trump victory: ‘There is no reason for concern’

2
After seeking to reassure Mexicans about the impact of a second Trump presidency, Sheinbaum declared that Mexico "always moves forward."
Mexican man in a white baker's tee shirt and apron puts a baking sheet of bread rolls onto an industrial-sized rack

Formal sector employment at historic high in October, says IMSS director

0
Mexico's formal sector employment numbers were the highest on record in October, according to IMSS Director Zoe Robledo.

Give thanks for Mexican food with pumpkin pie chimichangas

0
A crispy, golden, cinnamon-flavored delight to share on Thanksgiving: we can only be talking about pumpkin pie chimichangas.

Mexico’s religious bread pudding, perfect for the holidays

0
Distinct from its European cousins, Mexican capirotada has a special significance, which makes it the ideal dessert for this time of year!
birria estilo Aguascalientes

State by Plate: Birria estilo Aguascalientes

1
The 32 states of Mexico are as diverse in food options as in landscapes - but what dish symbolizes Aguascalientes?
Front of an IKEA store, a blue corrugated metal facade with the yellow IKEA logo's letters in all caps in the top left of the photo.

IKEA to open its largest store in Mexico next week in Guadalajara

1
The director of IKEA's newest and largest store in Mexico said that the company expects 60,000 visitors in its opening month.
New hotels being built in Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Sinaloa clears way for US $300M in stalled real estate investment

1
Several high-profile hotel projects in Mazatlán can move forward following the publication of height limits permitting 30-story buildings.
Panoramic view of one of Mexico City's major landmark: Ángel de la Independencia and surrounding skyscrapers

Miami’s ‘Condo King’ is the force behind Mexico City’s next skyscraper

0
The developers expect to generate US $190 million from selling units in the condo hotel — a process which has already started.

The stunning traditional houses transformed into modern spaces

2
These outstanding restored traditional houses fuse contemporary and legacy architecture into one timeless classics.
You may be surprised by the winners and losers of MND's Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide.

MND’s Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: The best and worst places for...

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After months of deliberation and debate, Mexico News Daily has determined the “Best City for Mexico Living 2024.”
Where to live in Mexico 2024 guide: Mexico City

Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Mexico City

8
Art, history, culture, music and quite possibly the best food scene in the entire world - there's nowhere quite like the capital when it comes to Mexico living.
MND Where to Live in Mexico: Guanajuato

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Guanajuato state

7
Two of Mexico's most indisputably beautiful cities, including a legend of Mexico living, await those considering living in central Guanajuato state.

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.
Façade of a BYD facility in Mexico.

US election results will not influence BYD’s investment plans in Mexico

0
Jorge Vallejo, BYD’s general director in Mexico, said that the firm had narrowed the list of potential plant locations to three candidate states.
The news magazine Expansión reports that Mazatlán port officials hope to exceed 180,000 new vehicle imports by the end of 2024.

Is Mazatlán’s port prepared for the influx of Chinese vehicles to Mexico?

0
Increased investment in Sinaloa's port infrastructure could make the state an entrepôt par excellence for car imports from Asia.
A monitor in a Chinese EV

Mexico raises trade concerns over US plan to ban Chinese car software

1
The proposed ban wouldn't just affect Chinese companies but any automaker that uses Chinese technology in their vehicles.
A portrait of Ernesto Zedillo

Former President Zedillo slams Sheinbaum’s judicial overhaul in new op-ed

13
President Sheinbaum is on the wrong side of a constitutional crisis, the former Mexican president argued in a Washington Post essay this week.
San Carlos Sonora

Is San Carlos Mexico’s best secret beach destination?

5
You've probably never heard of it, but that's why it might just be Mexico's best oceanside getaway.
Mexican Supreme Court Chief Justice Norma Piña in session holding a gavel in the process of tapping it.

8 of Mexico’s 11 Supreme Court justices resign

12
Facing down a deadline, the Supreme Court justices resigned Wednesday, in part a protest against a new judicial reform law that will elect Mexico's judges by popular vote.
Black and white photo of artist Alan Glass laying out the skeleton of some sort of long fish-like animal in his art studio.

Alan Glass retrospective opens at Mexico City’s Palace of Fine Arts

0
“Glass found in the local culture an inexhaustible source of material and spiritual inspiration,” the Museum of the Palace of Fine Arts said.
U.S. and Mexican flags with a concrete-like crack running between them.

As the US election nears, anxiety is running high in Mexico: A perspective from...

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With the U.S. election around the corner, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what the outcome will mean for Mexico.
A field of Bayer short corn

Could Mexican ‘short corn’ revolutionize the global corn industry? A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with the chief of Bayer Mexico to discuss the company's big plans for the country.
It is estimated that nearly 40% of Mexico's workforce makes 13 dollars or less per day.

Can you live on US $13 a day? Our CEO’s perspective on Mexico’s minimum wage

18
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek offers some counterarguments to the idea that increasing Mexico's minimum wage is bad for business.
U.S. and Mexican flags with a concrete-like crack running between them.

As the US election nears, anxiety is running high in Mexico: A perspective from...

47
With the U.S. election around the corner, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what the outcome will mean for Mexico.
A field of Bayer short corn

Could Mexican ‘short corn’ revolutionize the global corn industry? A perspective from our CEO

23
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with the chief of Bayer Mexico to discuss the company's big plans for the country.
It is estimated that nearly 40% of Mexico's workforce makes 13 dollars or less per day.

Can you live on US $13 a day? Our CEO’s perspective on Mexico’s minimum wage

18
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek offers some counterarguments to the idea that increasing Mexico's minimum wage is bad for business.