Thursday, October 9, 2025

What’s up with Whatsapp in Mexico?

You can keep your old fashioned text messages. Here, WhatsApp is the king of conversation.
staff in front of electric transport vehicle

Electric trucks to haul cargo from Monterrey to Laredo starting in November

0
A private company has developed a transport route for its state-of-the-art electric vehicles to cleanly haul cargo from Monterrey into the U.S.
Citibank logo on a glossy building

Citi rejects Grupo México’s US $9.3B offer to buy Banamex

0
On Monday, Citi said that it remained "committed to realizing the full value of Banamex for our shareholders, and the agreement we announced with Fernando Chico Pardo ... continues to be our preferred path to delivering that outcome."

Migrant apprehensions at Mexico border hit 55-year low, US reports

1
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported 237,565 apprehensions at the Mexico-U.S. border in Fiscal Year 2025, the lowest total since Fiscal Year 1970.
staff in front of electric transport vehicle

Electric trucks to haul cargo from Monterrey to Laredo starting in November

0
A private company has developed a transport route for its state-of-the-art electric vehicles to cleanly haul cargo from Monterrey into the U.S.
Citibank logo on a glossy building

Citi rejects Grupo México’s US $9.3B offer to buy Banamex

0
On Monday, Citi said that it remained "committed to realizing the full value of Banamex for our shareholders, and the agreement we announced with Fernando Chico Pardo ... continues to be our preferred path to delivering that outcome."

Migrant apprehensions at Mexico border hit 55-year low, US reports

1
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported 237,565 apprehensions at the Mexico-U.S. border in Fiscal Year 2025, the lowest total since Fiscal Year 1970.
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Salesforce logo on a building

Salesforce announces investment of US $1B to accelerate AI adoption in Mexico

0
“This $1-billion investment is a commitment to Mexico as a key market for AI-powered growth,” Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said.
Ejido member in work gloves rolling up a coil of barbed wire that was removed from the Las Margaritas ejido in Wirikuta.

On a UNESCO-recognized Wixárika pilgrimage route, a fence comes down — and hope rises

0
Just over a week ago, Wixárika activists from Ejido Las Margaritas took down fencing running across their sacred pilgrimage route in San Luis Potosí, thanks to a new legal shield in Mexico for Indigenous lands.
Mammoth discovery made in Mexico City

How Mexican scientists uncovered the story of the first mammoths in the Americas

1
The important new discoveries were made after an airport construction project uncovered ancient Ice Age mammoth fossils.
Sheinbaum Oct. 8, 2025

Violent crime is down but fear is up: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

0
The president addressed a rising perception of insecurity among Mexicans, which she attributes to the fact that "a lot of media outlets" exaggerate "issues of violence," creating an environment of fear.

Members of the army kill 6 civilians in Tamaulipas in apparent error

1
According to the Ministry of National Defense, military personnel were traveling in three vehicles on the Ciudad Mante-Tampico highway when a white truck "attempted to ram" one of the army vehicles.
Carlos Olson San Vicente,

Chihuahua is first Mexican state to ban inclusive language in schools

12
The motives of the reform's author are both linguistic (eliminating "foreign formations") and political ("no more ideologized language or woke confusions”).
Justice statue

I used to practice ‘amparo’ law. Here’s why the proposed reform is worrying

1
In Mexican law, an amparo trial defends citizens who have had their rights infringed upon by the government. President Sheinbaum recently introduced a reform that would reduce its scope.
Carlos Fuentes

Made in Mexico: Carlos Fuentes

3
Novelist and diplomat Carlos Fuentes explained the history of Mexican politics like no one else before him, weaving a narrative history filled with intrigue and insight on every page.
Sumilab, operated by the Favela López family, was first sanctioned by OFAC in 2023.

US sanctions Culiacán family accused of supplying fentanyl precursors to Sinaloa Cartel

2
The Treasury Department on Monday sanctioned eight individuals, including seven members or associates of the Favela López family, which operates a network of chemical, laboratory equipment and agriculture-related companies.
forensic van parked outside a homicide

Does your town make the list of Mexico’s most violent municipalities?

29
According to homicide data for the 12 months between September 2024 and August 2025, five popular tourism destinations are among Mexico's 50 most violent municipalities.
Maya Train sitting on the tracks

Maya Train caused damage to 8 cenotes, environment minister tells Congress

0
Mexico's Environment Ministry is prioritizing remediation along Section 5 — which connects Cancún with Tulum — while auditing the project's permits to determine which environmental conditions remain unmet.
Opposition politicans in hold up protest signs in the Mexican senate

Why doesn’t Mexico have a strong opposition party?

6
With the Morena party entering its eighth year of power, what is stopping political opposition from mounting a serious challenge?
Salesforce logo on a building

Salesforce announces investment of US $1B to accelerate AI adoption in Mexico

0
“This $1-billion investment is a commitment to Mexico as a key market for AI-powered growth,” Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said.
Ejido member in work gloves rolling up a coil of barbed wire that was removed from the Las Margaritas ejido in Wirikuta.

On a UNESCO-recognized Wixárika pilgrimage route, a fence comes down — and hope rises

0
Just over a week ago, Wixárika activists from Ejido Las Margaritas took down fencing running across their sacred pilgrimage route in San Luis Potosí, thanks to a new legal shield in Mexico for Indigenous lands.
Mammoth discovery made in Mexico City

How Mexican scientists uncovered the story of the first mammoths in the Americas

1
The important new discoveries were made after an airport construction project uncovered ancient Ice Age mammoth fossils.
Sheinbaum Oct. 8, 2025

Violent crime is down but fear is up: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

0
The president addressed a rising perception of insecurity among Mexicans, which she attributes to the fact that "a lot of media outlets" exaggerate "issues of violence," creating an environment of fear.

Members of the army kill 6 civilians in Tamaulipas in apparent error

1
According to the Ministry of National Defense, military personnel were traveling in three vehicles on the Ciudad Mante-Tampico highway when a white truck "attempted to ram" one of the army vehicles.
Carlos Olson San Vicente,

Chihuahua is first Mexican state to ban inclusive language in schools

12
The motives of the reform's author are both linguistic (eliminating "foreign formations") and political ("no more ideologized language or woke confusions”).
staff in front of electric transport vehicle

Electric trucks to haul cargo from Monterrey to Laredo starting in...

0
A private company has developed a transport route for its state-of-the-art electric vehicles to cleanly haul cargo from Monterrey into the U.S.
former president AMLO

What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO

24
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
A video thumbnail showing two men in lucha libre outfits with the words "Confidently Wrong about Claudia Sheinbaum"

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about President Sheinbaum? Then we have...

4
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down misconceptions about the Mexican president in this week's podcast.
President Claudia Sheinbaum smiles and waves to a crowd from a stage

Why my Republican friends like Sheinbaum, and what Democrats can learn from her: A...

75
The president's level-headed professionalism and her embrace of the business community has earned her respect among U.S. conservatives, Travis Bembenek writes.
map of mexico with a magnifying glass

Is Mexico still attracting foreign residents? MND’s CEO interviews a leading relocation expert

28
Are gentrification protests, a strong peso and political tension deterring would-be foreign residents? Mexico News Daily's CEO sits down with Mariana Lange to find out.
staff in front of electric transport vehicle

Electric trucks to haul cargo from Monterrey to Laredo starting in November

0
A private company has developed a transport route for its state-of-the-art electric vehicles to cleanly haul cargo from Monterrey into the U.S.
semi trucks at night

New US tariff threatens Mexico’s automotive industry starting Oct. 1

1
It was still unclear Friday whether some Mexican products would be eligible for an exemption under the USMCA free trade agreement.
cars parked

China launches trade investigation into Mexico’s planned tariff hike

0
In pushing back against Mexico's planned tariff hike, China has accused Mexico of bowing to Trump — but President Sheinbaum says that's not true.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.39
CAD
13.12
EUR
21.27
Citibank logo on a glossy building

Citi rejects Grupo México’s US $9.3B offer to buy Banamex

0
On Monday, Citi said that it remained "committed to realizing the full value of Banamex for our shareholders, and the agreement we announced with Fernando Chico Pardo ... continues to be our preferred path to delivering that outcome."
Salesforce logo on a building

Salesforce announces investment of US $1B to accelerate AI adoption in Mexico

0
“This $1-billion investment is a commitment to Mexico as a key market for AI-powered growth,” Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.39
CAD
13.12
EUR
21.27
Sheinbaum Oct. 7, 2025

Daily homicides at lowest in 9 years: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

2
Marcela Figueroa Franco, head of the National Public Security System, presented data showing there has been an average of 67.4 homicides per day this year, the lowest figure since 2016.
Sheinbaum Oct. 6, 2025

Mexicans detained by Israeli forces to return this week: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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Six Mexicans are currently being held at the Ktzi'ot Prison after Israeli forces intercepted the boats on which they were traveling as part of a flotilla that was carrying aid bound for the war-torn Gaza Strip.
Sheinbaum Oct. 8, 2025

Violent crime is down but fear is up: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

0
The president addressed a rising perception of insecurity among Mexicans, which she attributes to the fact that "a lot of media outlets" exaggerate "issues of violence," creating an environment of fear.
WhatsApp logo on bright green background with bubbles.

What’s up with Whatsapp in Mexico?

16
You can keep your old fashioned text messages. Here, WhatsApp is the king of conversation.
The Wingate School

5 things you should know before sending your child to private school in Mexico

11
If you're thinking of moving your family abroad, finding school options the help your children thrive should be at the top of your list. An international school veteran has some tips you probably didn't think of.
map of mexico with a magnifying glass

Is Mexico still attracting foreign residents? MND’s CEO interviews a leading relocation expert

28
Are gentrification protests, a strong peso and political tension deterring would-be foreign residents? Mexico News Daily's CEO sits down with Mariana Lange to find out.
A surfer performs a trick in a wave at Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido, the 14th World Surfing Reserve

If you like surfing in Hawaii, then you will love Puerto Escondido in Mexico

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Hawaii may be the world's foremost surf spot, but wave riders will also fall in love with this little slice of paradise on the Oaxaca coast.
A long exposure night photo of the Muelle de Playa Los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The iconic sail-like structure at the end of the pier is illuminated with a purple light against a blue twilight sky with dark clouds. The structure is connected to the shore by a long, dark pier extending over the calm ocean water.

Puerto Vallarta braces for 2026 and beyond with new infrastructure initiatives

3
Get the local scoop on big changes coming to Puerto Vallarta, from the new airport project to the opening of the new Tepic-Compostela highway in November.
An aerial view of a small, rocky island covered in dense green vegetation. A secluded white-sand beach is nestled in a cove, and the island is surrounded by clear, emerald-green water that reveals dark coral reefs or rock formations beneath the surface.

Experience the restorative power of quiet on Nayarit’s tiny, pristine Isla del Coral

0
This tiny Nayarit island near Rincón de Guayabitos offers a restorative day of swimming, snorkeling among coral reefs and fresh ceviche on the beach.
The Wingate School

5 things you should know before sending your child to private school in Mexico

11
If you're thinking of moving your family abroad, finding school options the help your children thrive should be at the top of your list. An international school veteran has some tips you probably didn't think of.
map of mexico with a magnifying glass

Is Mexico still attracting foreign residents? MND’s CEO interviews a leading relocation expert

28
Are gentrification protests, a strong peso and political tension deterring would-be foreign residents? Mexico News Daily's CEO sits down with Mariana Lange to find out.
A video thumbnail showing two men in lucha libre outfits with the words "Confidently Wrong about Claudia Sheinbaum"

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about President Sheinbaum? Then we have...

4
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down misconceptions about the Mexican president in this week's podcast.
President Claudia Sheinbaum smiles and waves to a crowd from a stage

Why my Republican friends like Sheinbaum, and what Democrats can learn from her: A...

75
The president's level-headed professionalism and her embrace of the business community has earned her respect among U.S. conservatives, Travis Bembenek writes.

Careyes: Community at the Heart of Costalegre’s Future

3
In one of Mexico's most rapidly developing landscapes, Careyes offers a glimpse of a new Mexico and one that is attracting residents from across the globe.

Looking to buy in the Riviera Maya? Look out for these hidden costs!

2
Buying real estate in the Riviera Maya requires different fees, costs and ownership structures than in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.
Mammoth discovery made in Mexico City

How Mexican scientists uncovered the story of the first mammoths in the Americas

1
The important new discoveries were made after an airport construction project uncovered ancient Ice Age mammoth fossils.
Carlos Fuentes

Made in Mexico: Carlos Fuentes

3
Novelist and diplomat Carlos Fuentes explained the history of Mexican politics like no one else before him, weaving a narrative history filled with intrigue and insight on every page.
American football players in red and yellow jerseys

NFL returning to Mexico City for first time since 2022

1
Mexico City pioneered in 2005 the NFL's move to hold reguar-season games outside the U.S. but has been sidelined in recent years.
Plaza de la Liberacion, Guadalajara

What’s on in Guadalajara and Lake Chapala in October?

2
Stand up for some comedy, celebrate patron saints and tango the night as we take a look at what's happening in Jalisco this month.
A long exposure night photo of the Muelle de Playa Los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The iconic sail-like structure at the end of the pier is illuminated with a purple light against a blue twilight sky with dark clouds. The structure is connected to the shore by a long, dark pier extending over the calm ocean water.

Puerto Vallarta braces for 2026 and beyond with new infrastructure initiatives

3
Get the local scoop on big changes coming to Puerto Vallarta, from the new airport project to the opening of the new Tepic-Compostela highway in November.
An aerial view of a small, rocky island covered in dense green vegetation. A secluded white-sand beach is nestled in a cove, and the island is surrounded by clear, emerald-green water that reveals dark coral reefs or rock formations beneath the surface.

Experience the restorative power of quiet on Nayarit’s tiny, pristine Isla del Coral

0
This tiny Nayarit island near Rincón de Guayabitos offers a restorative day of swimming, snorkeling among coral reefs and fresh ceviche on the beach.
A close-up, shallow depth of field photo of several whole cremini mushrooms (baby portobello mushrooms), or champiñones, scattered across a wooden cutting board with a blurred stainless steel pot in the background.

Taste of Mexico: Mushrooms

3
Discover the long history of mushrooms in Mexican cuisine, the many local varieties still used today and the classic street-food flavor combo of champiñones y epazote.
Fruit market in Mexico

A guide to winter fruits in Mexico

5
Mangos may be out of season for now, but a fresh crop of other delicious winter fruits in Mexico awaits at your local market.
Dam protests in Sonora

A desert river under siege: Sonora communities say no to new dams

1
With water shortages in the northern state becoming ever more severe in the face of industrial concessions, community groups are mobilizing to save their towns, communities and lives.
Manchas, Mexico's water leak-detecting dog

Meet Manchas, the leak-detecting dog saving Saltillo’s water supply

2
Manchas is trained to detect the exact spot of a leak in a 400-meter stretch of pipeline, whereupon he lies down, telling water authorities exactly where to start digging.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?
Ejido member in work gloves rolling up a coil of barbed wire that was removed from the Las Margaritas ejido in Wirikuta.

On a UNESCO-recognized Wixárika pilgrimage route, a fence comes down — and hope rises

0
Just over a week ago, Wixárika activists from Ejido Las Margaritas took down fencing running across their sacred pilgrimage route in San Luis Potosí, thanks to a new legal shield in Mexico for Indigenous lands.
Mammoth discovery made in Mexico City

How Mexican scientists uncovered the story of the first mammoths in the Americas

1
The important new discoveries were made after an airport construction project uncovered ancient Ice Age mammoth fossils.
Carlos Fuentes

Made in Mexico: Carlos Fuentes

3
Novelist and diplomat Carlos Fuentes explained the history of Mexican politics like no one else before him, weaving a narrative history filled with intrigue and insight on every page.
Singer Karol G poses for a photo with Casa Dragones' Bertha González Nieves

Karol G launches her own Cristalino tequila with SMA-based Casa Dragones

2
The celebrity-backed bottle is Casa Dragones’ first foray into Cristalino tequila, which involves an extra filtration process, often using activated charcoal, to remove the amber color gained during barrel aging.
American football players in red and yellow jerseys

NFL returning to Mexico City for first time since 2022

1
Mexico City pioneered in 2005 the NFL's move to hold reguar-season games outside the U.S. but has been sidelined in recent years.
Plaza de la Liberacion, Guadalajara

What’s on in Guadalajara and Lake Chapala in October?

2
Stand up for some comedy, celebrate patron saints and tango the night as we take a look at what's happening in Jalisco this month.

Migrant apprehensions at Mexico border hit 55-year low, US reports

1
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported 237,565 apprehensions at the Mexico-U.S. border in Fiscal Year 2025, the lowest total since Fiscal Year 1970.
Mammoth discovery made in Mexico City

How Mexican scientists uncovered the story of the first mammoths in the Americas

1
The important new discoveries were made after an airport construction project uncovered ancient Ice Age mammoth fossils.

Members of the army kill 6 civilians in Tamaulipas in apparent error

1
According to the Ministry of National Defense, military personnel were traveling in three vehicles on the Ciudad Mante-Tampico highway when a white truck "attempted to ram" one of the army vehicles.
Carlos Olson San Vicente,

Chihuahua is first Mexican state to ban inclusive language in schools

12
The motives of the reform's author are both linguistic (eliminating "foreign formations") and political ("no more ideologized language or woke confusions”).
Mexico City homes

Where to find real estate in Mexico by personality type

0
Whether extroverted, neurotic or agreeable, there's a Mexican town that's right for you.

Careyes: Community at the Heart of Costalegre’s Future

3
In one of Mexico's most rapidly developing landscapes, Careyes offers a glimpse of a new Mexico and one that is attracting residents from across the globe.

Looking to buy in the Riviera Maya? Look out for these hidden costs!

2
Buying real estate in the Riviera Maya requires different fees, costs and ownership structures than in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.
A water truck in Mexico

Inside Conagua’s quest to eliminate water theft in Mexico

0
The National Water Commission (Conagua) has detected more than 52,000 irregularities in water concessions, according to deputy director for water management Mauricio Rodríguez Alonso.
Dam protests in Sonora

A desert river under siege: Sonora communities say no to new dams

1
With water shortages in the northern state becoming ever more severe in the face of industrial concessions, community groups are mobilizing to save their towns, communities and lives.
Manchas, Mexico's water leak-detecting dog

Meet Manchas, the leak-detecting dog saving Saltillo’s water supply

2
Manchas is trained to detect the exact spot of a leak in a 400-meter stretch of pipeline, whereupon he lies down, telling water authorities exactly where to start digging.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

1
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?
staff in front of electric transport vehicle

Electric trucks to haul cargo from Monterrey to Laredo starting in November

0
A private company has developed a transport route for its state-of-the-art electric vehicles to cleanly haul cargo from Monterrey into the U.S.
semi trucks at night

New US tariff threatens Mexico’s automotive industry starting Oct. 1

1
It was still unclear Friday whether some Mexican products would be eligible for an exemption under the USMCA free trade agreement.
cars parked

China launches trade investigation into Mexico’s planned tariff hike

0
In pushing back against Mexico's planned tariff hike, China has accused Mexico of bowing to Trump — but President Sheinbaum says that's not true.
forensic van parked outside a homicide

Does your town make the list of Mexico’s most violent municipalities?

29
According to homicide data for the 12 months between September 2024 and August 2025, five popular tourism destinations are among Mexico's 50 most violent municipalities.
Maya Train sitting on the tracks

Maya Train caused damage to 8 cenotes, environment minister tells Congress

0
Mexico's Environment Ministry is prioritizing remediation along Section 5 — which connects Cancún with Tulum — while auditing the project's permits to determine which environmental conditions remain unmet.
Opposition politicans in hold up protest signs in the Mexican senate

Why doesn’t Mexico have a strong opposition party?

6
With the Morena party entering its eighth year of power, what is stopping political opposition from mounting a serious challenge?
Women in a graveyard filled with orange marigolds

Mexico’s week in review: Security challenges and cooperation as Sheinbaum wraps up one year...

0
Other headlines included Mexicans in trouble abroad, a new migrant caravan and the expansion of seed banks to preserve traditional corn varieties.

Move over Valle de Guadalupe, there’s a new wine region in town

0
Puebla and Hidalgo wine might not be traditional, but these wineries and vineyards are aiming to change that.
A close-up, shallow depth of field photo of several whole cremini mushrooms (baby portobello mushrooms), or champiñones, scattered across a wooden cutting board with a blurred stainless steel pot in the background.

Taste of Mexico: Mushrooms

3
Discover the long history of mushrooms in Mexican cuisine, the many local varieties still used today and the classic street-food flavor combo of champiñones y epazote.
Fruit market in Mexico

A guide to winter fruits in Mexico

5
Mangos may be out of season for now, but a fresh crop of other delicious winter fruits in Mexico awaits at your local market.
A man sitting alone in a restaurant

Mexico City for 1: The ultimate solo dining guide

3
The capital has everything from sophisticated canapés to casual bites to dinner and a show. Local guide Monica Belot takes you on a tour of CDMX's best solo dining sites.