Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Exact change welcome, often required

Anyone who leaves their wallet at home is in for a very bad time in a country where cash is everything.
Young woman on a crowded street wearing a white, knitted winter hat with a pom pom and a white scarf and looking downward.

Cold fronts cool down central Mexico; wet weather continues in Yucatán

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The Yucatán and Mexico's southern coastal states will see heavy rainfall this week, while freezing temps are heading for northern and central Mexico.
Tacombi vaquería

Mexico’s Michelin-star tacos take Manhattan: Tacombi announces El Califa pop-up

0
New Yorkers: Now is your chance to try all four Michelin-star tacos from Mexico City's El Califa de León.
Vulcan's Calica mine in Playa del Carmén

Semarnat claims Vulcan Materials destroyed 3 cenotes in Quintana Roo

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The federal government voiced its latest complaint against Vulcan Materials on Friday, accusing the company of causing an “ecological disaster.”
Young woman on a crowded street wearing a white, knitted winter hat with a pom pom and a white scarf and looking downward.

Cold fronts cool down central Mexico; wet weather continues in Yucatán

0
The Yucatán and Mexico's southern coastal states will see heavy rainfall this week, while freezing temps are heading for northern and central Mexico.
Tacombi vaquería

Mexico’s Michelin-star tacos take Manhattan: Tacombi announces El Califa pop-up

0
New Yorkers: Now is your chance to try all four Michelin-star tacos from Mexico City's El Califa de León.
Vulcan's Calica mine in Playa del Carmén

Semarnat claims Vulcan Materials destroyed 3 cenotes in Quintana Roo

0
The federal government voiced its latest complaint against Vulcan Materials on Friday, accusing the company of causing an “ecological disaster.”
Claudia Sheinbaum's official presidential portrait

Sheinbaum unveils official presidential portrait

0
Sheinbaum's decision to stand for the portrait sets her apart from previous Mexican presidents who posed while seated in the presidential chair.
Sustancia design artwork

How one interior designer is using ancient pottery techniques to create modern art

0
Modern interior design sensibilities inform Indigenous craftwork to produce art that is Mexican to the core.
Mexican coins

Exact change welcome, often required

1
Anyone who leaves their wallet at home is in for a very bad time in a country where cash is everything.
Jorge Guajardo

What’s President Sheinbaum’s plan for trade with China? Former Ambassador Jorge Guajardo weighs in

5
The new administration has unequivocally chosen its side in the current U.S.-China trade conflict, the former ambassador told Mexico News Daily in an exclusive interview.
Walmart Mexico plans to invest on a new warehouse powered by AI

Walmart Mexico breaks ground on a new AI-powered warehouse in Guanajuato

0
The retail giant's new warehouse is expected to create over 1,000 jobs in Silao, Guanajuato.
National Guard finds decapitated bodies near Ojuelos, Jalisco

National Guard finds 5 decapitated bodies on Jalisco highway

1
State authorities are investigating the violence, which is likely attributable to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
This is the second migrant caravan to form in Chiapas, Mexico, since Sheinbaum assumed the presidency on Oct. 1.

Frustrated by CBP One delays, 1,000 migrants advance north from Tapachula

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"The appointments [with U.S. border authorities] are taking too long, we need to advance," said Mario Hernández, a migrant from Ecuador.
Sheinbaum inaugurating preliminary studies for the Mexico-Querétaro train line

Construction on Mexico City-Querétaro passenger train line to begin in 2025

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Once completed, the passenger train will connect both cities within an estimated one hour and forty minutes.
Mexican nance fruit

The tropical fruit that tastes like cheese

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Yes, you read that right - and if you're feeling curious, you can try it for yourself.
Claudia Sheinbaum's official presidential portrait

Sheinbaum unveils official presidential portrait

0
Sheinbaum's decision to stand for the portrait sets her apart from previous Mexican presidents who posed while seated in the presidential chair.
Sustancia design artwork

How one interior designer is using ancient pottery techniques to create modern art

0
Modern interior design sensibilities inform Indigenous craftwork to produce art that is Mexican to the core.
Mexican coins

Exact change welcome, often required

1
Anyone who leaves their wallet at home is in for a very bad time in a country where cash is everything.
Jorge Guajardo

What’s President Sheinbaum’s plan for trade with China? Former Ambassador Jorge Guajardo weighs in

5
The new administration has unequivocally chosen its side in the current U.S.-China trade conflict, the former ambassador told Mexico News Daily in an exclusive interview.
Walmart Mexico plans to invest on a new warehouse powered by AI

Walmart Mexico breaks ground on a new AI-powered warehouse in Guanajuato

0
The retail giant's new warehouse is expected to create over 1,000 jobs in Silao, Guanajuato.
National Guard finds decapitated bodies near Ojuelos, Jalisco

National Guard finds 5 decapitated bodies on Jalisco highway

1
State authorities are investigating the violence, which is likely attributable to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Vulcan's Calica mine in Playa del Carmén

Semarnat claims Vulcan Materials destroyed 3 cenotes in Quintana Roo

0
The federal government voiced its latest complaint against Vulcan Materials on Friday, accusing the company of causing an “ecological disaster.”
Libertad dam in Nuevo León

Water in Mexico: A new series coming to MND

10
Mexico faces daunting challenges when it comes to water - Mexico News Daily's upcoming series will help inform and educate readers on this vital issue.
Mexican candies

Taste of Mexico: Candies of Puebla

1
No Mexican sweet treat is as iconic as one from the heart of the highlands, and luckily for us, there's plenty to choose from.
Donald Trump stands at a microphone

Trump promises to ‘renegotiate’ USMCA treaty if elected

13
As the U.S. presidential election nears, both Harris and Trump have criticized the treaty that governs trade between Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
Church of La Sabatina in San Miguel Chapultepec

Know your Mexico City neighborhood: San Miguel Chapultepec

1
Sandwiched between huge avenues, you might never guess that San Miguel Chapultepec is a quiet, leafy oasis in the heart of the city with culture to spare.
Manzanillo, Colima port

WSJ: Sheinbaum administration wants US help to reduce Mexico’s imports from China

2
The Wall Street Journal reported on this administration's plan to reduce dependence on China, with help from foreign manufacturers operating in Mexico.
BYD showroom with cars on display and people shopping

US lawmakers pressure Sheinbaum to address Chinese ‘connected’ car concerns

4
The lawmakers' letter warned Sheinbaum that Chinese vehicles made or sold in Mexico pose a cyber threat to North America.
Hofusan Industrial Park model

Hofusan Industrial Park announces US $1B expansion plans in Nuevo León

0
The industrial park is owned by Chinese and Mexican developers and has already invested US $1 billion in its facilities to date.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.70
CAD
14.29
Jorge Guajardo

What’s President Sheinbaum’s plan for trade with China? Former Ambassador Jorge Guajardo weighs in

5
The new administration has unequivocally chosen its side in the current U.S.-China trade conflict, the former ambassador told Mexico News Daily in an exclusive interview.
Walmart Mexico plans to invest on a new warehouse powered by AI

Walmart Mexico breaks ground on a new AI-powered warehouse in Guanajuato

0
The retail giant's new warehouse is expected to create over 1,000 jobs in Silao, Guanajuato.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.70
CAD
14.29

Under newly approved reform, future minimum wage increases must be higher than inflation

6
The reform also mandates that teachers, security forces, doctors and nurses be paid at least as much as the average IMSS-registered worker.
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch stressed that national security is a "shared responsibility" among all federal entities.

García Harfuch presents 4 pillars of national security strategy

12
Steering youth away from crime by increasing access to a better quality of life is central to the Sheinbaum administration's security strategy.
Donald Trump stands at a microphone

Trump promises to ‘renegotiate’ USMCA treaty if elected

13
As the U.S. presidential election nears, both Harris and Trump have criticized the treaty that governs trade between Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
Mexican coins

Exact change welcome, often required

1
Anyone who leaves their wallet at home is in for a very bad time in a country where cash is everything.
The American Dream in Mexico

My American Dream is in Mexico: Rocio

0
One Mexican-born American found freedom and the opportunity to suceed in the very place she first started out.
Digital nomad problems

The digital nomad blues and a tale of remote work caution

11
Is trouble brewing in paradise for this digital nomad? Maybe.
Palm trees around a pool at sunset

The best All-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta

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From five-star escapes to boutique locations steps from downtown, Jalisco's crowning jewel has no shortage of great all-inclusive resorts.
Governor Mara Lezama with developers at press conference

The Ritz-Carlton brand returns to Cancún with a US $400M project

0
The new luxury project will include a hotel and residences and will generate 700 permanent jobs.
Church of La Sabatina in San Miguel Chapultepec

Know your Mexico City neighborhood: San Miguel Chapultepec

1
Sandwiched between huge avenues, you might never guess that San Miguel Chapultepec is a quiet, leafy oasis in the heart of the city with culture to spare.
The American Dream in Mexico

My American Dream is in Mexico: Rocio

0
One Mexican-born American found freedom and the opportunity to suceed in the very place she first started out.
Digital nomad problems

The digital nomad blues and a tale of remote work caution

11
Is trouble brewing in paradise for this digital nomad? Maybe.
Young woman on a crowded street wearing a white, knitted winter hat with a pom pom and a white scarf and looking downward.

Cold fronts cool down central Mexico; wet weather continues in Yucatán

0
The Yucatán and Mexico's southern coastal states will see heavy rainfall this week, while freezing temps are heading for northern and central Mexico.
Claudia Sheinbaum's official presidential portrait

Sheinbaum unveils official presidential portrait

0
Sheinbaum's decision to stand for the portrait sets her apart from previous Mexican presidents who posed while seated in the presidential chair.
Airbnb logo

Mexico City caps Airbnb rentals at 180 days to curb gentrification

4
The reform is part of several recent initiatives to promote balance in the temporary rental market and support the hotel industry in the capital.
San Miguel de Allende real estate

The insider’s guide to investing in real estate in San Miguel de Allende

4
Everything you need to know about buying real estate in San Miguel de Allende, from the best neighborhoods to how to close on that dream new home.
Guillermo del Toro in Scotland

How Mexico’s greatest movie director fell in love with Scotland

0
How did Guillermo del Toro end up obsessed with the land of kilts and haggis?
Black and white photo of Frida Kahlo looking at a painting she's working on of a portrait of her father, Guillermo Kahlo.

Researchers have a new diagnosis for Frida Kahlo, 70 years after her death

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A new study suggests Kahlo suffered from Cauda Equina Syndrome, a condition caused by the injuries she suffered in a bus crash when she was 18.
Comfort station bar at Solmar Golf Links

The art of the comfort station: How Los Cabos’ courses took it up a...

0
Far from distracting from the game, the comfort stations at Los Cabos' golf courses elevate the entire experience to another level.
Vivir Quintana

Vivir Quintana, the woman behind Mexico’s feminist anthem

3
Few women are leading the social revolution in Mexico quite as powerfully as one northern singer-songwriter, who is turning the most macho of genres into a powerful tool of protest.
Governor Mara Lezama with developers at press conference

The Ritz-Carlton brand returns to Cancún with a US $400M project

0
The new luxury project will include a hotel and residences and will generate 700 permanent jobs.
Church of La Sabatina in San Miguel Chapultepec

Know your Mexico City neighborhood: San Miguel Chapultepec

1
Sandwiched between huge avenues, you might never guess that San Miguel Chapultepec is a quiet, leafy oasis in the heart of the city with culture to spare.
Mexican pumpkin cheesecake

Halloween is on the way, so celebrate with a Mexican pumpkin-swirl cheesecake pie

0
October means two big holidays: Day of the Dead and Halloween, so why not make a dessert that combines the best of both?
Mexican candies

Taste of Mexico: Candies of Puebla

1
No Mexican sweet treat is as iconic as one from the heart of the highlands, and luckily for us, there's plenty to choose from.
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.
Que Mexico se Vea, Mexican Netflix shows

What Mexican projects is Netflix bringing in 2025?

0
With the announcement that Netflix will be investing unprecedented sums into producing new Mexican shows and movies, what projects can we look forward to for 2025?
Guillermo del Toro in Scotland

How Mexico’s greatest movie director fell in love with Scotland

0
How did Guillermo del Toro end up obsessed with the land of kilts and haggis?
Black and white photo of Frida Kahlo looking at a painting she's working on of a portrait of her father, Guillermo Kahlo.

Researchers have a new diagnosis for Frida Kahlo, 70 years after her death

0
A new study suggests Kahlo suffered from Cauda Equina Syndrome, a condition caused by the injuries she suffered in a bus crash when she was 18.
Tacombi vaquería

Mexico’s Michelin-star tacos take Manhattan: Tacombi announces El Califa pop-up

0
New Yorkers: Now is your chance to try all four Michelin-star tacos from Mexico City's El Califa de León.
Comfort station bar at Solmar Golf Links

The art of the comfort station: How Los Cabos’ courses took it up a notch

0
Far from distracting from the game, the comfort stations at Los Cabos' golf courses elevate the entire experience to another level.
Vivir Quintana

Vivir Quintana, the woman behind Mexico’s feminist anthem

3
Few women are leading the social revolution in Mexico quite as powerfully as one northern singer-songwriter, who is turning the most macho of genres into a powerful tool of protest.
IMF headquarters closeup photo with logo of the IMF in the center of the picture

IMF reduces Mexico’s growth forecast for 2024 and 2025

0
The IMF's GDP growth forecasts are just the latest in a recent trend of pessimistic growth predictions for Mexico by major financial institutions  
Young woman on a crowded street wearing a white, knitted winter hat with a pom pom and a white scarf and looking downward.

Cold fronts cool down central Mexico; wet weather continues in Yucatán

0
The Yucatán and Mexico's southern coastal states will see heavy rainfall this week, while freezing temps are heading for northern and central Mexico.
Claudia Sheinbaum's official presidential portrait

Sheinbaum unveils official presidential portrait

0
Sheinbaum's decision to stand for the portrait sets her apart from previous Mexican presidents who posed while seated in the presidential chair.
National Guard finds decapitated bodies near Ojuelos, Jalisco

National Guard finds 5 decapitated bodies on Jalisco highway

1
State authorities are investigating the violence, which is likely attributable to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Mexican nance fruit

The tropical fruit that tastes like cheese

2
Yes, you read that right - and if you're feeling curious, you can try it for yourself.
Mexican pumpkin cheesecake

Halloween is on the way, so celebrate with a Mexican pumpkin-swirl cheesecake pie

0
October means two big holidays: Day of the Dead and Halloween, so why not make a dessert that combines the best of both?
Mexican candies

Taste of Mexico: Candies of Puebla

1
No Mexican sweet treat is as iconic as one from the heart of the highlands, and luckily for us, there's plenty to choose from.
Sustancia design artwork

How one interior designer is using ancient pottery techniques to create modern art

0
Modern interior design sensibilities inform Indigenous craftwork to produce art that is Mexican to the core.
Airbnb logo

Mexico City caps Airbnb rentals at 180 days to curb gentrification

4
The reform is part of several recent initiatives to promote balance in the temporary rental market and support the hotel industry in the capital.
San Miguel de Allende real estate

The insider’s guide to investing in real estate in San Miguel de Allende

4
Everything you need to know about buying real estate in San Miguel de Allende, from the best neighborhoods to how to close on that dream new home.
CDMX legislators raise their hands to vote on a rent control law

Mexico City legislature tightens rent control, tying increases to inflation

7
As the city faces an affordable housing crisis, lawmakers hope the new law will put a damper on rising housing costs.
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.
Manzanillo, Colima port

WSJ: Sheinbaum administration wants US help to reduce Mexico’s imports from China

2
The Wall Street Journal reported on this administration's plan to reduce dependence on China, with help from foreign manufacturers operating in Mexico.
BYD showroom with cars on display and people shopping

US lawmakers pressure Sheinbaum to address Chinese ‘connected’ car concerns

4
The lawmakers' letter warned Sheinbaum that Chinese vehicles made or sold in Mexico pose a cyber threat to North America.
Hofusan Industrial Park model

Hofusan Industrial Park announces US $1B expansion plans in Nuevo León

0
The industrial park is owned by Chinese and Mexican developers and has already invested US $1 billion in its facilities to date.
Libertad dam in Nuevo León

Water in Mexico: A new series coming to MND

10
Mexico faces daunting challenges when it comes to water - Mexico News Daily's upcoming series will help inform and educate readers on this vital issue.
Mexican candies

Taste of Mexico: Candies of Puebla

1
No Mexican sweet treat is as iconic as one from the heart of the highlands, and luckily for us, there's plenty to choose from.
Donald Trump stands at a microphone

Trump promises to ‘renegotiate’ USMCA treaty if elected

13
As the U.S. presidential election nears, both Harris and Trump have criticized the treaty that governs trade between Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
Church of La Sabatina in San Miguel Chapultepec

Know your Mexico City neighborhood: San Miguel Chapultepec

1
Sandwiched between huge avenues, you might never guess that San Miguel Chapultepec is a quiet, leafy oasis in the heart of the city with culture to spare.
Libertad dam in Nuevo León

Water in Mexico: A new series coming to MND

10
Mexico faces daunting challenges when it comes to water - Mexico News Daily's upcoming series will help inform and educate readers on this vital issue.
President Claudia Sheinbaum at her inauguration

A wish list for President Claudia Sheinbaum from our CEO

29
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek has some ideas for President Claudia Sheinbaum on politics, business and foreign policy.
Crowd celebrating Mexico's Independence Day in Zacatecas

After a rough September, here are reasons for optimism from our CEO

10
It's been a month of political polarization in Mexico, coupled with intensifying election season rhetoric up north. Here are some reasons Travis Bembenek is still optimistic about bilateral relations.
Libertad dam in Nuevo León

Water in Mexico: A new series coming to MND

10
Mexico faces daunting challenges when it comes to water - Mexico News Daily's upcoming series will help inform and educate readers on this vital issue.
President Claudia Sheinbaum at her inauguration

A wish list for President Claudia Sheinbaum from our CEO

29
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek has some ideas for President Claudia Sheinbaum on politics, business and foreign policy.
Crowd celebrating Mexico's Independence Day in Zacatecas

After a rough September, here are reasons for optimism from our CEO

10
It's been a month of political polarization in Mexico, coupled with intensifying election season rhetoric up north. Here are some reasons Travis Bembenek is still optimistic about bilateral relations.