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Mexico’s air passenger traffic slowed in January-February, with some bright spots
Bucking the trend was the Durango airport, which reported a whopping 18% increase in passengers served thanks to new connections with Monterrey and Guadalajara.
C3ntro Telecom hits halfway mark on US $280M fiber route from Querétaro to Phoenix
The cross-border fiber optic network is designed to meet the surging connectivity demands of artificial intelligence and data centers and will extend high-speed internet to key cities along Mexico’s Pacific corridor.
El Jalapeño: Local woman hosts 46 nations, defuses regional conflicts renovates stadium; Still no FIFA peace prize
Seriously Gianni, what more could you want?
Mexico’s air passenger traffic slowed in January-February, with some bright spots
Bucking the trend was the Durango airport, which reported a whopping 18% increase in passengers served thanks to new connections with Monterrey and Guadalajara.
C3ntro Telecom hits halfway mark on US $280M fiber route from Querétaro to Phoenix
The cross-border fiber optic network is designed to meet the surging connectivity demands of artificial intelligence and data centers and will extend high-speed internet to key cities along Mexico’s Pacific corridor.
El Jalapeño: Local woman hosts 46 nations, defuses regional conflicts renovates stadium; Still no...
Seriously Gianni, what more could you want?
Sheinbaum calls Mexico’s TV critics ‘unpatriotic’: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum on Wednesday shared her opinion of a Mexican senator who appears frequently on Fox News in the United States and weighed in on the broader state of Mexico's political right.
Procesión del Silencio, the somber Michoacán Holy Week tradition
The Procession of Silence is one of many religious festivities during Holy Week in Mexico, with particular importance in Michoacán and the broader Bajío region.
MND Local: How Los Cabos is positioning itself as a ‘second stop’ destination for...
Host cities will see the greatest economic impacts from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but "second stop" destinations like Los Cabos could also benefit.
A new migrant caravan leaves Chiapas for Mexico City seeking visas to work in...
Made up of Haitians, Cubans, Central Americans and Venezuelans who were stuck in southern Mexico, the caravan's aim is to find work and start a new life in northern Mexico.
‘Tropical’ Nayarit gets a Semana Santa surprise: snow
Snowfall in central Mexico's Pacific coast states is rare but not unheard of. Ten years ago, Jalisco, Nayarit's southern neighbor, experienced a sleet storm that covered 30 municipalities in white.
The Mesoamerican roots of Semana Santa in Iztapalapa
Mexico City borough Iztapalapa is famous for its annual Passion Play of Christ, which takes place on Good Friday during Semana Santa.
MND Local: Water infrastructure, new ride-hailing rules and live public transit tracking in Guadalajara
Tapatíos are increasingly in need of clean, safe water, Uber finally gets legal standing at the GDL airport and the city partners with Google to track public transit in real time.
Anti-drug trafficking operations across 6 states result in hundreds of arrests
In just the past week, the Mexican Navy carried out hundreds of operations in central and western Mexico, netting more than 200 drug trafficking arrests and nearly two tonnes of seized narcotics.
Yucatán cracks open a new market for mamey with first-ever shipment to UK
Getting British consumers to like the sweet tropical fruit was the easy part; shipping it to them without bruising, and in adherence to UK regulations, was much harder.
Procesión del Silencio, the somber Michoacán Holy Week tradition
The Procession of Silence is one of many religious festivities during Holy Week in Mexico, with particular importance in Michoacán and the broader Bajío region.
The Mesoamerican roots of Semana Santa in Iztapalapa
Mexico City borough Iztapalapa is famous for its annual Passion Play of Christ, which takes place on Good Friday during Semana Santa.
How rich is rich in Mexico: How much does the upper class earn, and...
The problem of extreme wealth concentration has intensified over the past several decades, making Mexico's upper class a small and intriguing group to study. How much do they really live on, and what do they do with their lives?
Sheinbaum calls Mexico’s TV critics ‘unpatriotic’: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum on Wednesday shared her opinion of a Mexican senator who appears frequently on Fox News in the United States and weighed in on the broader state of Mexico's political right.
Procesión del Silencio, the somber Michoacán Holy Week tradition
The Procession of Silence is one of many religious festivities during Holy Week in Mexico, with particular importance in Michoacán and the broader Bajío region.
MND Local: How Los Cabos is positioning itself as a ‘second stop’ destination for World Cup travelers
Host cities will see the greatest economic impacts from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but "second stop" destinations like Los Cabos could also benefit.
A new migrant caravan leaves Chiapas for Mexico City seeking visas to work in Mexico
Made up of Haitians, Cubans, Central Americans and Venezuelans who were stuck in southern Mexico, the caravan's aim is to find work and start a new life in northern Mexico.
‘Tropical’ Nayarit gets a Semana Santa surprise: snow
Snowfall in central Mexico's Pacific coast states is rare but not unheard of. Ten years ago, Jalisco, Nayarit's southern neighbor, experienced a sleet storm that covered 30 municipalities in white.
The Mesoamerican roots of Semana Santa in Iztapalapa
Mexico City borough Iztapalapa is famous for its annual Passion Play of Christ, which takes place on Good Friday during Semana Santa.
C3ntro Telecom hits halfway mark on US $280M fiber route from...
The cross-border fiber optic network is designed to meet the surging connectivity demands of artificial intelligence and data centers and will extend high-speed internet to key cities along Mexico’s Pacific corridor.
Are animal spirits returning to the business community in Mexico? A perspective from our...
Is optimism returning to Mexico's business community? MND CEO Travis Bembenek thinks the famed animal spirits may finally be stirring.
Insights from the oldest and most prestigious American School in Mexico: A new ‘Confidently...
The latest episode of Confidently Wrong visits the century-old American School Foundation for insight on what it takes to give kids a world-class education outside of their home country.
The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for...
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers.
USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.
Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.82
CAD
12.84
EUR
20.65
What do Mexico’s latest job numbers tell us about the economy?
After the loss of 705,427 positions in January, Mexico added almost 600,000 new jobs last month. But there's an important catch: just under 500,000 of those new roles are self-employed or unpaid.
Cocadas, copra and conflict: The coconut history of Guerrero’s coast
Coconuts have been part of Guerrero's history — for good and ill — for nearly 500 years, since the first coconut palms were brought from the Philippines.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.82
CAD
12.84
EUR
20.65
Mexico eases measles crisis with 17M vaccines: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
In addition to an update from Mexico's deputy health minister, President Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that the government continues to investigate the cause of widespread oil contamination along the coasts of Veracruz and Tabasco.
New poll suggests 54% approve of Sheinbaum — her lowest rating yet
While standard polls of 1,000 respondents have routinely placed Sheinbaum's approval rating at 70% or above, a more expansive recent survey suggests her popularity may be somewhat overstated.
Sheinbaum calls Mexico’s TV critics ‘unpatriotic’: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum on Wednesday shared her opinion of a Mexican senator who appears frequently on Fox News in the United States and weighed in on the broader state of Mexico's political right.
Is it crazy to move to Mexico with a middle schooler? A new ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
Doing just about anything with a middle schooler can be a challenge. So what is it like moving to Mexico with a tween? That's the theme of this week's "Confidently Wrong" podcast.
How to swear in Mexico: Curse words for south of the border
Swearing in Mexican Spanish is an art form, but it's one you'll want to be careful about before using it in public.
Puff, puff, pass? The cloudy legality of marijuana in Mexico
Is smoking marijuana legal for tourists or residents in Mexico? How about possession? The answers are a bit confusing.
MND Local: How Los Cabos is positioning itself as a ‘second stop’ destination for World Cup travelers
Host cities will see the greatest economic impacts from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but "second stop" destinations like Los Cabos could also benefit.
Mexico in Numbers: What are Mexico’s most popular airlines?
Mexico in Numbers is back, revealing the most popular airlines in Mexico in 2025, from budget carriers to international heavyweights.
Why Tijuana is so much more than a border city
Once seen as a seedy border holdout, modern Tijuana is quite the surprise, as one traveler discovered.
How to swear in Mexico: Curse words for south of the border
Swearing in Mexican Spanish is an art form, but it's one you'll want to be careful about before using it in public.
Puff, puff, pass? The cloudy legality of marijuana in Mexico
Is smoking marijuana legal for tourists or residents in Mexico? How about possession? The answers are a bit confusing.
Insights from the oldest and most prestigious American School in Mexico: A new ‘Confidently...
The latest episode of Confidently Wrong visits the century-old American School Foundation for insight on what it takes to give kids a world-class education outside of their home country.
The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for...
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
Stranded assets in Huatulco: How 2 major tourism projects became frozen in legal and...
A golf course and a convention center, two key projects for tourism in Huatulco, are now closed and in legal limbo. The question is: Why?
Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
The Mesoamerican roots of Semana Santa in Iztapalapa
Mexico City borough Iztapalapa is famous for its annual Passion Play of Christ, which takes place on Good Friday during Semana Santa.
Mexico’s eagerly awaited supercomputing program launches
As part of phase one, researchers from Mexico's weather agency have begun working at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to standardize Mexico's meteorological data and produce more advanced forecasts.
Nintendo’s PancitoMerge is a video game dedicated to Mexican bread
Forget pyramids, treasure or adventure, PancitoMerge offers you the chance to spend a day in the life of a Mexican baker.
Volunteering in Puerto Vallarta: How visitors and residents can get involved
There are many ways residents and visitors can get more involved in Puerto Vallarta, and volunteering is a great way to give back to the local community that has welcomed you.
Mexico in Numbers: What are Mexico’s most popular airlines?
Mexico in Numbers is back, revealing the most popular airlines in Mexico in 2025, from budget carriers to international heavyweights.
Why Tijuana is so much more than a border city
Once seen as a seedy border holdout, modern Tijuana is quite the surprise, as one traveler discovered.
Young wineries like Altos Norte are changing how wine lovers see Jalisco
Altos Norte is helping put Jalisco on the map for winemaking, thanks to its low-interventionist methods and its exceptionally drinkable natural wines.
Face-shaped conchas in Mexico City feed another wave of Harfuch-mania
In a phenomenon that doesn't appear to be going away any time soon, the image of Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's top cop, is showing up everywhere, even on a traditional Mexican sweet bread.
MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks
From Chihuahua to Chiapas, climate change threatens much of Mexico. A former U.S. climate security expert offers insight into how our changing world brings new challenges.
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.
Procesión del Silencio, the somber Michoacán Holy Week tradition
The Procession of Silence is one of many religious festivities during Holy Week in Mexico, with particular importance in Michoacán and the broader Bajío region.
The Mesoamerican roots of Semana Santa in Iztapalapa
Mexico City borough Iztapalapa is famous for its annual Passion Play of Christ, which takes place on Good Friday during Semana Santa.
Mexico’s eagerly awaited supercomputing program launches
As part of phase one, researchers from Mexico's weather agency have begun working at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to standardize Mexico's meteorological data and produce more advanced forecasts.
The unexpected power of a Fire Horse journey in San Miguel de Allende
The Year of the Fire Horse is rare in the Chinese zodiac, known for being notably intense — as was a recent Fire Horse journey taken by writer Peggy Sijswerda and 11 other women in San Miguel de Allende.
Nintendo’s PancitoMerge is a video game dedicated to Mexican bread
Forget pyramids, treasure or adventure, PancitoMerge offers you the chance to spend a day in the life of a Mexican baker.
Volunteering in Puerto Vallarta: How visitors and residents can get involved
There are many ways residents and visitors can get more involved in Puerto Vallarta, and volunteering is a great way to give back to the local community that has welcomed you.
Mexico’s air passenger traffic slowed in January-February, with some bright spots
Bucking the trend was the Durango airport, which reported a whopping 18% increase in passengers served thanks to new connections with Monterrey and Guadalajara.
A new migrant caravan leaves Chiapas for Mexico City seeking visas to work in...
Made up of Haitians, Cubans, Central Americans and Venezuelans who were stuck in southern Mexico, the caravan's aim is to find work and start a new life in northern Mexico.
‘Tropical’ Nayarit gets a Semana Santa surprise: snow
Snowfall in central Mexico's Pacific coast states is rare but not unheard of. Ten years ago, Jalisco, Nayarit's southern neighbor, experienced a sleet storm that covered 30 municipalities in white.
MND Local: Water infrastructure, new ride-hailing rules and live public transit tracking in Guadalajara
Tapatíos are increasingly in need of clean, safe water, Uber finally gets legal standing at the GDL airport and the city partners with Google to track public transit in real time.
MND Local: The Baja business deal that soured Trump on Mexico
The Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico was meant to a crown jewel in a property empire, but its failure left its namesake feeling bitter.
Stranded assets in Huatulco: How 2 major tourism projects became frozen in legal and...
A golf course and a convention center, two key projects for tourism in Huatulco, are now closed and in legal limbo. The question is: Why?
Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
Building materials company Holcim to invest US $20M in its water conservation strategy
To date, Holcim has cut its water extraction volume by 58% by increasing the use of treated wastewater, recirculation technologies and predictive maintenance, which it implements at 71% of its plants in Mexico.
MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks
From Chihuahua to Chiapas, climate change threatens much of Mexico. A former U.S. climate security expert offers insight into how our changing world brings new challenges.
Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
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.
China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers.
USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.
Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
Procesión del Silencio, the somber Michoacán Holy Week tradition
The Procession of Silence is one of many religious festivities during Holy Week in Mexico, with particular importance in Michoacán and the broader Bajío region.
The Mesoamerican roots of Semana Santa in Iztapalapa
Mexico City borough Iztapalapa is famous for its annual Passion Play of Christ, which takes place on Good Friday during Semana Santa.
How rich is rich in Mexico: How much does the upper class earn, and...
The problem of extreme wealth concentration has intensified over the past several decades, making Mexico's upper class a small and intriguing group to study. How much do they really live on, and what do they do with their lives?
Opinion: What might a regional utopia look like? Part 1
CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas outlines the policies, institutions and strategic choices that could make North America more competitive, more productive — and ultimately more prosperous in this new weekly essay series.
Yucatán cracks open a new market for mamey with first-ever shipment to UK
Getting British consumers to like the sweet tropical fruit was the easy part; shipping it to them without bruising, and in adherence to UK regulations, was much harder.
Young wineries like Altos Norte are changing how wine lovers see Jalisco
Altos Norte is helping put Jalisco on the map for winemaking, thanks to its low-interventionist methods and its exceptionally drinkable natural wines.
Face-shaped conchas in Mexico City feed another wave of Harfuch-mania
In a phenomenon that doesn't appear to be going away any time soon, the image of Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's top cop, is showing up everywhere, even on a traditional Mexican sweet bread.
Jalisco shines its culinary credentials as host of the Michelin Mexico Guide opening ceremony
The state that some consider to "be" Mexico has been added to the Michelin Mexico Guide for 2026, along with Yucatán and Puebla.
