Thursday, October 17, 2024

Mexican slang 101: Chingar

This is maybe the most versatile word in Mexico - and one of the rudest! Here's how you use it.
An ambulance rushes to the scene of a homicide.

4 taxi drivers killed by gunmen in Acapulco, Guerrero

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One driver was shot shortly after a protest in which taxi drivers called on authorities to put an end to violence in Acapulco.
Missing Oaxaca activist and human rights lawyer Sandra Dominguez posing for a photo in a room with a primitive art painting of butterflies. She is smiling.

Search intensifies for Oaxaca activist who fought against gender violence

1
After a U.N. appeal for action, Oaxaca is widening the search for Sandra Domínguez, a human rights lawyer who had received threats.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium in front of a photo of Felipe Calderón and Genaro García Luna.

Former President Calderón responds to García Luna’s drug trafficking sentence

0
The former Mexican commander-in-chief denied knowledge of his top security official's side hustle with the Sinaloa Cartel.
An ambulance rushes to the scene of a homicide.

4 taxi drivers killed by gunmen in Acapulco, Guerrero

0
One driver was shot shortly after a protest in which taxi drivers called on authorities to put an end to violence in Acapulco.
Missing Oaxaca activist and human rights lawyer Sandra Dominguez posing for a photo in a room with a primitive art painting of butterflies. She is smiling.

Search intensifies for Oaxaca activist who fought against gender violence

1
After a U.N. appeal for action, Oaxaca is widening the search for Sandra Domínguez, a human rights lawyer who had received threats.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium in front of a photo of Felipe Calderón and Genaro García Luna.

Former President Calderón responds to García Luna’s drug trafficking sentence

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The former Mexican commander-in-chief denied knowledge of his top security official's side hustle with the Sinaloa Cartel.
Yellow railroad locomotive engine car on a railroad track

Rail services reform bill passes Congress, ending decades of privatization

2
Passage of the rail reform bill undoes a decades-old rail privatization law that ended passenger rail service in Mexico.
A older man looks up at screen that reads "Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia" at the 2024 Morelia International Film Festival

22nd annual edition of the Morelia International Film Festival opens Friday

0
American director Ford Francis Coppola will be a special guest at the festival, which will feature hundreds of Mexican and international film screenings.
Olinia, which means “to move” in Nahuatl, will be designed as an affordable EV for Mexican families and young people, with competitive prices compared to other available brands.

Mexico to make its own EV

1
During her daily morning press conference on Oct. 15, Sheinbaum said she is considering the state of Sonora for the vehicle's production.
Mexican slang dictionary: Chingar

Mexican slang 101: Chingar

0
This is maybe the most versatile word in Mexico - and one of the rudest! Here's how you use it.
Almost half of the phony bills identified between January and September were located in just three federal entities: Mexico City, México state and Jalisco.

Live in Mexico City? You might have fake pesos in your pocket

1
An average of 822 fake notes were detected every day by the Bank of Mexico between January and September.
Keep mexico's beaches clean

10 easy steps to help keep Mexico’s beaches clean

3
Mexico's beaches are world famous for a good reason, but we should all play our part in helping keep them clean when we visit.
President Claudia Sheinbaum met with more than 200 business leaders at the United States-Mexico CEO Dialogue meeting in Mexico City on Tuesday.

Sheinbaum to CEOs: ‘Your investments are safe in Mexico’

3
"The rule of law will be strengthened, the national electricity system will be strengthened" by forthcoming reforms, Sheinbaum assured investors.
Genaro Garcia Luna in 2011 waving at the camera while Mexico's Federal Police stand at attention in rows to his right

Former security minister Genaro García Luna gets 38 years in US prison

5
Genaro García Luna, convicted of colluding with cartels as Mexico's security head, is the highest-ranking Mexican official to have ever faced justice in the U.S.
Nuevo León is an industrial state that previously put very little emphasis on tourism.

Tourism to Nuevo León shoots up 250%

0
The Nuevo León Tourism Ministry, created in 2021, is already preparing for the influx of tourists to the state during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Yellow railroad locomotive engine car on a railroad track

Rail services reform bill passes Congress, ending decades of privatization

2
Passage of the rail reform bill undoes a decades-old rail privatization law that ended passenger rail service in Mexico.
A older man looks up at screen that reads "Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia" at the 2024 Morelia International Film Festival

22nd annual edition of the Morelia International Film Festival opens Friday

0
American director Ford Francis Coppola will be a special guest at the festival, which will feature hundreds of Mexican and international film screenings.
Olinia, which means “to move” in Nahuatl, will be designed as an affordable EV for Mexican families and young people, with competitive prices compared to other available brands.

Mexico to make its own EV

1
During her daily morning press conference on Oct. 15, Sheinbaum said she is considering the state of Sonora for the vehicle's production.
Mexican slang dictionary: Chingar

Mexican slang 101: Chingar

0
This is maybe the most versatile word in Mexico - and one of the rudest! Here's how you use it.
Almost half of the phony bills identified between January and September were located in just three federal entities: Mexico City, México state and Jalisco.

Live in Mexico City? You might have fake pesos in your pocket

1
An average of 822 fake notes were detected every day by the Bank of Mexico between January and September.
Keep mexico's beaches clean

10 easy steps to help keep Mexico’s beaches clean

3
Mexico's beaches are world famous for a good reason, but we should all play our part in helping keep them clean when we visit.
Sheinbaum inaugurating preliminary studies for the Mexico-Querétaro train line

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

2
Once completed, the passenger train will connect both cities within an estimated one hour and forty minutes.
The American Dream in Mexico

My American Dream is in Mexico: Rocio

1
One Mexican-born American found freedom and the opportunity to suceed in the very place she first started out.
Libertad dam in Nuevo León

Water in Mexico: A new series coming to MND

11
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.
Manzanillo, Colima port

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

4
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
19.82
CAD
14.37
The Trion oilfield, located 180 km east of Matamoros, is expected to produce 110,000 barrels of crude per day (bpd).

Woodside Energy begins operations in Tamaulipas with US $12B investment

0
One year after its approval, the Trion oil field is moving forward with a major investment from Woodside.
Vulcan's Calica mine in Playa del Carmén

Semarnat claims Vulcan Materials destroyed 3 cenotes in Quintana Roo

4
The federal government voiced its latest complaint against Vulcan Materials on Friday, accusing the company of causing an “ecological disaster.”
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.82
CAD
14.37
Pemex's Olmeca Refinery in the Dos Bocas Port in Paraiso, Tabasco. (Presidencia/Cuartoscuro)

Mexican Senate approves energy sector reform bill

0
If enough states ratify the approved reform bill, it will reverse parts of a 2013 law that opened Mexico's electricity and oil markets to foreign investment.
Donald Trump stands at a microphone

Trump promises to ‘renegotiate’ USMCA treaty if elected

14
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 slang dictionary: Chingar

Mexican slang 101: Chingar

0
This is maybe the most versatile word in Mexico - and one of the rudest! Here's how you use it.
Sex in your 60s

Therapy talk: Jenna on embracing sexuality at 63 and beyond!

0
There's no time like the present to enjoy yourself and find new ways to live your best life, says therapy professional Jenna Mayhew.
Mexican coins

Exact change welcome, often required

14
Anyone who leaves their wallet at home is in for a very bad time in a country where cash is everything.
Keep mexico's beaches clean

10 easy steps to help keep Mexico’s beaches clean

3
Mexico's beaches are world famous for a good reason, but we should all play our part in helping keep them clean when we visit.
Nuevo León is an industrial state that previously put very little emphasis on tourism.

Tourism to Nuevo León shoots up 250%

0
The Nuevo León Tourism Ministry, created in 2021, is already preparing for the influx of tourists to the state during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Palm trees around a pool at sunset

The best All-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta

0
From five-star escapes to boutique locations steps from downtown, Jalisco's crowning jewel has no shortage of great all-inclusive resorts.
Sex in your 60s

Therapy talk: Jenna on embracing sexuality at 63 and beyond!

0
There's no time like the present to enjoy yourself and find new ways to live your best life, says therapy professional Jenna Mayhew.
Mexican coins

Exact change welcome, often required

14
Anyone who leaves their wallet at home is in for a very bad time in a country where cash is everything.
Missing Oaxaca activist and human rights lawyer Sandra Dominguez posing for a photo in a room with a primitive art painting of butterflies. She is smiling.

Search intensifies for Oaxaca activist who fought against gender violence

1
After a U.N. appeal for action, Oaxaca is widening the search for Sandra Domínguez, a human rights lawyer who had received threats.
Yellow railroad locomotive engine car on a railroad track

Rail services reform bill passes Congress, ending decades of privatization

2
Passage of the rail reform bill undoes a decades-old rail privatization law that ended passenger rail service in Mexico.
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.
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?
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...

0
Far from distracting from the game, the comfort stations at Los Cabos' golf courses elevate the entire experience to another level.
Nuevo León is an industrial state that previously put very little emphasis on tourism.

Tourism to Nuevo León shoots up 250%

0
The Nuevo León Tourism Ministry, created in 2021, is already preparing for the influx of tourists to the state during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Palm trees around a pool at sunset

The best All-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta

0
From five-star escapes to boutique locations steps from downtown, Jalisco's crowning jewel has no shortage of great all-inclusive resorts.
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?
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.
A older man looks up at screen that reads "Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia" at the 2024 Morelia International Film Festival

22nd annual edition of the Morelia International Film Festival opens Friday

0
American director Ford Francis Coppola will be a special guest at the festival, which will feature hundreds of Mexican and international film screenings.
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?
Mexican player disputes a ball with the American opponent.

El Tri beats USMNT 2-0 for the first time in 5 years

0
Team USA didn’t get their first shot on goal until minute 79, held back by a strong midfield performance from Mexico's Raúl Jímenez.
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.
An ambulance rushes to the scene of a homicide.

4 taxi drivers killed by gunmen in Acapulco, Guerrero

0
One driver was shot shortly after a protest in which taxi drivers called on authorities to put an end to violence in Acapulco.
Missing Oaxaca activist and human rights lawyer Sandra Dominguez posing for a photo in a room with a primitive art painting of butterflies. She is smiling.

Search intensifies for Oaxaca activist who fought against gender violence

1
After a U.N. appeal for action, Oaxaca is widening the search for Sandra Domínguez, a human rights lawyer who had received threats.
Yellow railroad locomotive engine car on a railroad track

Rail services reform bill passes Congress, ending decades of privatization

2
Passage of the rail reform bill undoes a decades-old rail privatization law that ended passenger rail service in Mexico.
Olinia, which means “to move” in Nahuatl, will be designed as an affordable EV for Mexican families and young people, with competitive prices compared to other available brands.

Mexico to make its own EV

1
During her daily morning press conference on Oct. 15, Sheinbaum said she is considering the state of Sonora for the vehicle's production.
Enchiladas Suizas

Celebrate fall with these roasted vegetable Enchiladas Suizas in chile ancho Sauce

0
The nights are drawing in, so warm your belly (and your mouth) with these spicy, hearty, totally-not-swiss enchiladas.
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?
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...

17
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

4
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.
Sheinbaum inaugurating preliminary studies for the Mexico-Querétaro train line

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

2
Once completed, the passenger train will connect both cities within an estimated one hour and forty minutes.
The American Dream in Mexico

My American Dream is in Mexico: Rocio

1
One Mexican-born American found freedom and the opportunity to suceed in the very place she first started out.
Libertad dam in Nuevo León

Water in Mexico: A new series coming to MND

11
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.
Libertad dam in Nuevo León

Water in Mexico: A new series coming to MND

11
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

11
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.