Friday, January 17, 2025

These five Mexico City neighborhoods sound the same – how are they different?

How does Tabacalera differ from Tlalpan and what's the difference between Tlatelolco and Tacubaya?
A young gamer plays a computer game, part of Phygital Games Mexico

Virtual and physical worlds collide at Mexico’s first national Phygital Games

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Teams and individuals will seek to qualify for the Games of the Future, scheduled for November in the United Arab Emirates.
Mexico City's Angel of Independence

Mexico City is yet again one of the 10 best cities in the world, according to locals

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Time Out surveyed locals in cities around the world, and few love their hometown like chilangos.
Claudia Sheinbaum rides in a camo military jeep with two military leaders at the Revolution Day parade in Mexico City's main plaza

New report details daunting human rights challenges in Sheinbaum’s Mexico

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Sheinbaum inherited challenges related to violence, the judiciary, arbitrary detention and disappearances, the Human Rights Watch reported.
A young gamer plays a computer game, part of Phygital Games Mexico

Virtual and physical worlds collide at Mexico’s first national Phygital Games

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Teams and individuals will seek to qualify for the Games of the Future, scheduled for November in the United Arab Emirates.
Mexico City's Angel of Independence

Mexico City is yet again one of the 10 best cities in the world,...

0
Time Out surveyed locals in cities around the world, and few love their hometown like chilangos.
Claudia Sheinbaum rides in a camo military jeep with two military leaders at the Revolution Day parade in Mexico City's main plaza

New report details daunting human rights challenges in Sheinbaum’s Mexico

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Sheinbaum inherited challenges related to violence, the judiciary, arbitrary detention and disappearances, the Human Rights Watch reported.
Two people walk under an umbrella on a beach in Acapulco on a rainy day, with storm damaged buildings in the background

Acapulco looks to jump-start its tourism industry as hurricane recovery enters a new phase

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The federal government will take charge of a new tourism district, encompassing the coastal area northwest of the city.
The headquarters of TransUnion, which will soon own TransUnion Mexico.

TransUnion buys out Mexican banks’ stakes in the Mexican Credit Bureau

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The half-billion-dollar buyout will give the U.S. credit agency control of Mexico's largest consumer credit bureau.
Numerous small photos of archaeologists' hands grinding corn, beans and chile using stones, as ancient Xochimilco farmers did

Xochimilco archaeological find offers a peek into the lives of Mexico’s first farmers

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Ancient kitchen tools are helping scientists understand how agriculture developed in the Valley of Mexico.
Hoover Mexican deportations

Almost a century before Trump, the US deported its Mexicans

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At the height of the Great Depression, the United States resorted to drastic measures against the country's Latino Community
Tlatelolco tower

These five Mexico City neighborhoods sound the same – how are they different?

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How does Tabacalera differ from Tlalpan and what's the difference between Tlatelolco and Tacubaya?
A runner jogs on a smoggy day in Monterrey, Nuevo León, with the city skyline behind them.

Investigation finds dangerous levels of heavy metals around Monterrey hazardous waste plant

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The study's finding have stoked outrage in Monterrey, which receives nearly half of all U.S. hazardous waste exports.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico at her daily press conference, standing at the presidential podium smiling out at reporters.

Sheinbaum praises Sen. Rubio remarks on Mexico-U.S. coordination: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum said that Mark Rubio's desire to see the U.S. coordinate with Mexico on security, migration and other issues was "good news."
A blue and white Carnival cruise ship in the port of Ensenada, Mexico

Ensenada retains rank as top cruise tourism destination in Mexican Pacific

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Ensenada's cruise tourism is booming, according to a new report: The port city received 900,000 visitors between 2023 and 2024.
Two photos, one of the poster for the movie Emilia Pérez and the other, a portrait of the film's director

‘Emilia Pérez’ director apologizes for the musical comedy’s ‘light’ take on Mexico’s missing persons...

1
French director Jacques Audiard has responded to criticism of the film's tone and the lack of Mexican actors involved in its production.
Two people walk under an umbrella on a beach in Acapulco on a rainy day, with storm damaged buildings in the background

Acapulco looks to jump-start its tourism industry as hurricane recovery enters a new phase

0
The federal government will take charge of a new tourism district, encompassing the coastal area northwest of the city.
The headquarters of TransUnion, which will soon own TransUnion Mexico.

TransUnion buys out Mexican banks’ stakes in the Mexican Credit Bureau

0
The half-billion-dollar buyout will give the U.S. credit agency control of Mexico's largest consumer credit bureau.
Numerous small photos of archaeologists' hands grinding corn, beans and chile using stones, as ancient Xochimilco farmers did

Xochimilco archaeological find offers a peek into the lives of Mexico’s first farmers

0
Ancient kitchen tools are helping scientists understand how agriculture developed in the Valley of Mexico.
Hoover Mexican deportations

Almost a century before Trump, the US deported its Mexicans

0
At the height of the Great Depression, the United States resorted to drastic measures against the country's Latino Community
Tlatelolco tower

These five Mexico City neighborhoods sound the same – how are they different?

0
How does Tabacalera differ from Tlalpan and what's the difference between Tlatelolco and Tacubaya?
A runner jogs on a smoggy day in Monterrey, Nuevo León, with the city skyline behind them.

Investigation finds dangerous levels of heavy metals around Monterrey hazardous waste plant

0
The study's finding have stoked outrage in Monterrey, which receives nearly half of all U.S. hazardous waste exports.
Amazon Web Services

Amazon to invest US $5B in Querétaro data ‘region’

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“It is a commitment to Mexico, it shows that there is confidence in our country to invest,” Sheinbaum said about Amazon's investment.
Inside a traditional Mexican kitchen

Mexican kitchen essentials you’ll find in every home

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No matter where you go in Mexico, every home has at least one of these in their kitchen.
President Sheinbaum stands in front of a banner reading "2025"

100 days in, President Sheinbaum needs to get serious about the economy, and fast:...

34
Sheinbaum's honeymoon is over as economic problems loom in Mexico, Travis Bembenek writes.
Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, on the north side of Los Angeles, where Mexican firefighters will soon arrive to help

Mexican firefighters head to Los Angeles to assist as devastating wildfires threaten the city

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As multiple blazes push Los Angeles firefighters to the limit, Mexican bomberos are on their way to help.
Doosung Tech plant

Korean EV parts manufacturer invests US $25M in Coahuila

0
Local authorities hope to attract other automotive tech companies to the state as they seek to position Monclova as a key player in the growing EV sector. 
Stellantis N.V. is a multinational automotive manufacturing company formed from the merger in 2021 of the Italian–American conglomerate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the French PSA Group.

Stellantis prepares new investments in Mexico in 2025

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Stellantis' investment will boost production at its Coahuila facility to nearly 1 million vehicle engines, the company said.
An industrial park in Mexico

Industrial parks set to draw US $6B in 2025

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Three northern locations — Tijuana, Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey, Nuevo León — are primed to receive the bulk of the investment.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.78
CAD
14.35
Valeria Moy head shot

Opinion: With Plan México, the devil is in the details

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Three points of President Sheinbaum's Plan México deserve a more critical approach in order for the plan to be successful, Valeria Moy writes.
Amazon Web Services

Amazon to invest US $5B in Querétaro data ‘region’

4
“It is a commitment to Mexico, it shows that there is confidence in our country to invest,” Sheinbaum said about Amazon's investment.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.78
CAD
14.35
Mexican soldiers and firefighters in a military plane in uniform and firefighting gear awaiting takeoff to fight fires in Los Angeles.

Mexico and LA ‘are brothers,’ says Sheinbaum: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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At her daily press conference, President Sheinbaum spoke of Mexico and Los Angeles' long fraternal history in explaining her decision to send Mexico's firefighters to fight the L.A. wildfires.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium during her morning press conference, where she talked about the event to celebrate her first 100 days in office

A ‘peaceful revolution’ in Mexico: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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President Sheinbaum's 100-day address, a 2006 mining disaster and political conflict in Nuevo León were hot topics at Monday's press conference.
Tlatelolco tower

These five Mexico City neighborhoods sound the same – how are they different?

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How does Tabacalera differ from Tlalpan and what's the difference between Tlatelolco and Tacubaya?
Inside a traditional Mexican kitchen

Mexican kitchen essentials you’ll find in every home

2
No matter where you go in Mexico, every home has at least one of these in their kitchen.

How to deal with Mexican sidewalks — A comprehensive guide for foreigners

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Sidewalks in Mexico are a true peril for pedestrians without the due precautions. Here's how to deal with them.
A blue and white Carnival cruise ship in the port of Ensenada, Mexico

Ensenada retains rank as top cruise tourism destination in Mexican Pacific

0
Ensenada's cruise tourism is booming, according to a new report: The port city received 900,000 visitors between 2023 and 2024.
Where to stay in valle de Guadalupe: Encuentro Guadalupe

The best stays in Valle de Guadalupe

2
Homey rooms, outdoor baths, delicious meals and exceptional views: that's about how much Valle de Guadalupe has to offer for foodies.
For Belize, where tourism generates 40% of GDP, a Maya Train connection could significantly boost the nation's economy.

Maya Train to Belize? Prime minister pushes for cross-border rail link with Mexico

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Prime Minister of Belize Johnny Briceño wants Mexico's southeastern railway to run through his Caribbean nation and potentially connect with northern Guatemala.
Inside a traditional Mexican kitchen

Mexican kitchen essentials you’ll find in every home

2
No matter where you go in Mexico, every home has at least one of these in their kitchen.

How to deal with Mexican sidewalks — A comprehensive guide for foreigners

23
Sidewalks in Mexico are a true peril for pedestrians without the due precautions. Here's how to deal with them.
Claudia Sheinbaum rides in a camo military jeep with two military leaders at the Revolution Day parade in Mexico City's main plaza

New report details daunting human rights challenges in Sheinbaum’s Mexico

0
Sheinbaum inherited challenges related to violence, the judiciary, arbitrary detention and disappearances, the Human Rights Watch reported.
Two people walk under an umbrella on a beach in Acapulco on a rainy day, with storm damaged buildings in the background

Acapulco looks to jump-start its tourism industry as hurricane recovery enters a new phase

0
The federal government will take charge of a new tourism district, encompassing the coastal area northwest of the city.
Luxury living, pool included, is available in this residence at Las Ventanas al Paraíso.

A new kind of luxury real estate in Los Cabos

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Co-ownership may sound like the perfect option for acquiring property in Los Cabos. What are the drawbacks?
Lodge Cabin in Creel, Chihuahua

Real estate treasures in Chihuahua state you can’t miss in 2025

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Real estate opportunities in Chihuahua range from dreamy, modern lofts to Art Deco treasures in the capital's historic center.
Two photos, one of the poster for the movie Emilia Pérez and the other, a portrait of the film's director

‘Emilia Pérez’ director apologizes for the musical comedy’s ‘light’ take on Mexico’s missing persons...

1
French director Jacques Audiard has responded to criticism of the film's tone and the lack of Mexican actors involved in its production.
Proyecto Garambullo

Querétaro’s desert art retreat serving up food, nature and culture

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In the remotest regions of Querétaro state, a collective of artists and creators have banded together to make art — and help the planet.
Women typing at shared desk in a co-working space

The best co-working spaces in Mexico City

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We've done our best to forget about the pandemic, but there's one feature that has stuck around: the co-working space.
National and foreign tourists visit the Zócalo on this warm and semi-empty Sunday

In 7 years, immigration authorities issued over 230,000 residency permits in CDMX

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The number of new residency permits issued in Mexico City increased 134.9% throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, rising from 20,293 in 2020 to 47,669 in 2023.
Where to stay in valle de Guadalupe: Encuentro Guadalupe

The best stays in Valle de Guadalupe

2
Homey rooms, outdoor baths, delicious meals and exceptional views: that's about how much Valle de Guadalupe has to offer for foodies.
For Belize, where tourism generates 40% of GDP, a Maya Train connection could significantly boost the nation's economy.

Maya Train to Belize? Prime minister pushes for cross-border rail link with Mexico

1
Prime Minister of Belize Johnny Briceño wants Mexico's southeastern railway to run through his Caribbean nation and potentially connect with northern Guatemala.
A Mexican grapefruit cake

Enjoy a bite of the forbidden fruit with this grapefruit bundt cake

1
You probably didn't know Mexico is a global grapefruit-growing powerhouse, but why not celebrate the fact with a cake that's as light as it is delicious?
A barman at one of the Xalapa cafes

Is Xalapa Mexico’s cafe mecca?

5
The mountain city has much to recommend it — but perhaps nothing more highly than coffee.
A tiered water collection system in the Cutzamala water system for Mexico City

Mexico City will cut its reliance on water from the Cutzamala System by 50%,...

1
Brugada announced the plan at the inauguration of the first Agua Bienestar purification plant, part of a program to provide clean water in low-income areas hit by water shortages.
The Zimapán dam in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Water in Mexico: The communities and companies leading the way to solutions

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Here's a look back at the best of Water in Mexico, a series launched this year by Mexico News Daily that seeks to change the narrative surrounding water resources.

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.
Hoover Mexican deportations

Almost a century before Trump, the US deported its Mexicans

0
At the height of the Great Depression, the United States resorted to drastic measures against the country's Latino Community
Two photos, one of the poster for the movie Emilia Pérez and the other, a portrait of the film's director

‘Emilia Pérez’ director apologizes for the musical comedy’s ‘light’ take on Mexico’s missing persons crisis

1
French director Jacques Audiard has responded to criticism of the film's tone and the lack of Mexican actors involved in its production.
Proyecto Garambullo

Querétaro’s desert art retreat serving up food, nature and culture

0
In the remotest regions of Querétaro state, a collective of artists and creators have banded together to make art — and help the planet.
A young gamer plays a computer game, part of Phygital Games Mexico

Virtual and physical worlds collide at Mexico’s first national Phygital Games

0
Teams and individuals will seek to qualify for the Games of the Future, scheduled for November in the United Arab Emirates.
Women typing at shared desk in a co-working space

The best co-working spaces in Mexico City

0
We've done our best to forget about the pandemic, but there's one feature that has stuck around: the co-working space.
National and foreign tourists visit the Zócalo on this warm and semi-empty Sunday

In 7 years, immigration authorities issued over 230,000 residency permits in CDMX

2
The number of new residency permits issued in Mexico City increased 134.9% throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, rising from 20,293 in 2020 to 47,669 in 2023.
Mexico City's Angel of Independence

Mexico City is yet again one of the 10 best cities in the world,...

0
Time Out surveyed locals in cities around the world, and few love their hometown like chilangos.
Claudia Sheinbaum rides in a camo military jeep with two military leaders at the Revolution Day parade in Mexico City's main plaza

New report details daunting human rights challenges in Sheinbaum’s Mexico

0
Sheinbaum inherited challenges related to violence, the judiciary, arbitrary detention and disappearances, the Human Rights Watch reported.
Two people walk under an umbrella on a beach in Acapulco on a rainy day, with storm damaged buildings in the background

Acapulco looks to jump-start its tourism industry as hurricane recovery enters a new phase

0
The federal government will take charge of a new tourism district, encompassing the coastal area northwest of the city.
Billionaire Carlos Slim in a business suit

Billionaire Carlos Slim, Mexico’s richest man, to attend Trump inauguration; Sheinbaum not invited

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The chief of Mexico's Business Coordinating Council will also be in attendance to negotiate a plan to avoid tariffs.
Mexican French onion soup

The culinary love affair of Mexican French onion soup

1
It's a match made in heaven, as French sophistication and Mexican bravado collide in the pan.
A Mexican grapefruit cake

Enjoy a bite of the forbidden fruit with this grapefruit bundt cake

1
You probably didn't know Mexico is a global grapefruit-growing powerhouse, but why not celebrate the fact with a cake that's as light as it is delicious?
A barman at one of the Xalapa cafes

Is Xalapa Mexico’s cafe mecca?

5
The mountain city has much to recommend it — but perhaps nothing more highly than coffee.
Sunset over the skyline of Monterrey, Nuevo León

Monterrey to receive US $100M in new hotel investment

0
The city is beefing up its accommodation offerings ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Luxury living, pool included, is available in this residence at Las Ventanas al Paraíso.

A new kind of luxury real estate in Los Cabos

1
Co-ownership may sound like the perfect option for acquiring property in Los Cabos. What are the drawbacks?
Lodge Cabin in Creel, Chihuahua

Real estate treasures in Chihuahua state you can’t miss in 2025

0
Real estate opportunities in Chihuahua range from dreamy, modern lofts to Art Deco treasures in the capital's historic center.
Façade of Colegio San José, in Sonora, Mexico

How modern architecture revitalized Sonora

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The Sonoran Desert and breathtaking landscapes have inspired new architects to build the state's new identity.
Dried out soil by a small reservoir in Tequisquiapan, Queretaro

Drought watch: Mexico’s 2025 dry season could last 6 long months

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The Conagua projection could mean another tough year for multiple Mexican states that never fully recouped water lost to drought in 2024. 
A tiered water collection system in the Cutzamala water system for Mexico City

Mexico City will cut its reliance on water from the Cutzamala System by 50%,...

1
Brugada announced the plan at the inauguration of the first Agua Bienestar purification plant, part of a program to provide clean water in low-income areas hit by water shortages.
The Zimapán dam in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Water in Mexico: The communities and companies leading the way to solutions

0
Here's a look back at the best of Water in Mexico, a series launched this year by Mexico News Daily that seeks to change the narrative surrounding water resources.

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.
Doosung Tech plant

Korean EV parts manufacturer invests US $25M in Coahuila

0
Local authorities hope to attract other automotive tech companies to the state as they seek to position Monclova as a key player in the growing EV sector. 
Stellantis N.V. is a multinational automotive manufacturing company formed from the merger in 2021 of the Italian–American conglomerate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the French PSA Group.

Stellantis prepares new investments in Mexico in 2025

0
Stellantis' investment will boost production at its Coahuila facility to nearly 1 million vehicle engines, the company said.
An industrial park in Mexico

Industrial parks set to draw US $6B in 2025

0
Three northern locations — Tijuana, Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey, Nuevo León — are primed to receive the bulk of the investment.
Amazon Web Services

Amazon to invest US $5B in Querétaro data ‘region’

4
“It is a commitment to Mexico, it shows that there is confidence in our country to invest,” Sheinbaum said about Amazon's investment.
Inside a traditional Mexican kitchen

Mexican kitchen essentials you’ll find in every home

2
No matter where you go in Mexico, every home has at least one of these in their kitchen.
President Sheinbaum stands in front of a banner reading "2025"

100 days in, President Sheinbaum needs to get serious about the economy, and fast:...

34
Sheinbaum's honeymoon is over as economic problems loom in Mexico, Travis Bembenek writes.
Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, on the north side of Los Angeles, where Mexican firefighters will soon arrive to help

Mexican firefighters head to Los Angeles to assist as devastating wildfires threaten the city

47
As multiple blazes push Los Angeles firefighters to the limit, Mexican bomberos are on their way to help.
President Sheinbaum stands in front of a banner reading "2025"

100 days in, President Sheinbaum needs to get serious about the economy, and fast:...

34
Sheinbaum's honeymoon is over as economic problems loom in Mexico, Travis Bembenek writes.
Mexico forecast podcast

MND Perspectives: Our CEO’s 2024 prediction scorecard

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This week's subscriber-exclusive podcast instalment looks at what we got right and wrong about Mexico in 2024.
Fireworks in Toluca, México state

My 2025 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

17
As North America — and the world — face a period of great change and uncertainty, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek ventures an educated guess at what's to come.
President Sheinbaum stands in front of a banner reading "2025"

100 days in, President Sheinbaum needs to get serious about the economy, and fast:...

34
Sheinbaum's honeymoon is over as economic problems loom in Mexico, Travis Bembenek writes.
Mexico forecast podcast

MND Perspectives: Our CEO’s 2024 prediction scorecard

0
This week's subscriber-exclusive podcast instalment looks at what we got right and wrong about Mexico in 2024.
Fireworks in Toluca, México state

My 2025 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

17
As North America — and the world — face a period of great change and uncertainty, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek ventures an educated guess at what's to come.