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Painting stolen from Teotihuacán church returns a quarter of a century later
The sacred painting was one of 18 artworks stolen nearly 25 years ago and was finally recovered after a special organization dedicated to recovering missing art was alerted to its attempted sale at auction.
US senators push legislation that blocks water from going to Mexico
From The Texas Tribune: U.S. senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to limit the United States’ engagement with Mexico after the country failed to deliver water to Texas under a 1944 international water treaty.
Work begins on a new highway connecting San Luis Potosí with Querétaro
An alternative route has long been urged by freight carriers and travelers dissatisfied with the trouble-prone Carretera 57, one of Mexico's busiest highways.
Painting stolen from Teotihuacán church returns a quarter of a century later
The sacred painting was one of 18 artworks stolen nearly 25 years ago and was finally recovered after a special organization dedicated to recovering missing art was alerted to its attempted sale at auction.
US senators push legislation that blocks water from going to Mexico
From The Texas Tribune: U.S. senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to limit the United States’ engagement with Mexico after the country failed to deliver water to Texas under a 1944 international water treaty.
Work begins on a new highway connecting San Luis Potosí with Querétaro
An alternative route has long been urged by freight carriers and travelers dissatisfied with the trouble-prone Carretera 57, one of Mexico's busiest highways.
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Nayarit authorities reclaim US $2.7B in stolen beachfront land
The land — in locations including Nuevo Nayarit, Bucerías and Sayulita — was illegally sold off during the governorships of Ney González Sánchez (2005-2011) and Roberto Sandoval Castañeda (2011-2017), according to officials.
Intense solar storm brings rare northern lights to Mexican skies
The municipality of García in Nuevo León may have been the best spot for witinessing the rare event, but the lights were also visible in Chihuahua and Coahuila, and much of the U.S.
Industrial activity in Mexico is down nearly 2% this year
INEGI reported that industrial activity in Mexico declined 1.8% in the first nine months of the year — the first decline in the January-September period since 2020 — due to slowdowns in the manufacturing, construction and mining sectors.
Did Mexico grant FIFA a full tax break for the World Cup?
Nearly seven months out from the inaugural match, which will be held in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on June 11, FIFA’s varying tax obligations in the three host countries have raised eyebrows.
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende news roundup
Protests, new hotels and a mysterious restaurant closure are all in focus in our latest San Miguel de Allende local news roundup.
Homicides down 28% in 2025: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
On Tuesday, security officials presented the latest data on homicides, arrests, firearm seizures and drug confiscations across Mexico.
Ratings firm S&P launches methodology tailored to Mexican market
While S&P has been assigning ratings in Mexico for over 30 years, the adoption of new tools will help improve its ratings by gathering a more accurate understanding of the current conditions of the unique Mexican credit environment.
Tec de Monterrey joins prominent Spanish universities to create binational eye health center
In a project promoted by FEMSA CEO José Antonio Fernández Carbajal, the Mexican university will team with the world-renowned Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute to develop high-impact international projects in ophthalmology.
Security Minister: Half of reported extortion lines are operating from prisons
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch said on Tuesday that 56% of the phone numbers recently reported to the federal government as extortion lines were located in just 12 prisons.
The New York Times takes aim at Mexico City’s food scene, but misfires
The New York Times recently attacked Mexico City's amazingly complex food scene using simplistic cliches. Our Lydia Carey has a response.
Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A counterpoint
As residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States and moving to Mexico, is there as much opportunity for returnees as both sides claim, asks María Meléndez?
‘It could be a setup’: Opposition accuses Sheinbaum of using her sexual assault to...
PRI leader Alito Moreno was quick to suggest that the assault was fake, a claim that quickly gained momentum on social media platforms despite vocal international support for the president.
Nayarit authorities reclaim US $2.7B in stolen beachfront land
The land — in locations including Nuevo Nayarit, Bucerías and Sayulita — was illegally sold off during the governorships of Ney González Sánchez (2005-2011) and Roberto Sandoval Castañeda (2011-2017), according to officials.
Intense solar storm brings rare northern lights to Mexican skies
The municipality of García in Nuevo León may have been the best spot for witinessing the rare event, but the lights were also visible in Chihuahua and Coahuila, and much of the U.S.
Industrial activity in Mexico is down nearly 2% this year
INEGI reported that industrial activity in Mexico declined 1.8% in the first nine months of the year — the first decline in the January-September period since 2020 — due to slowdowns in the manufacturing, construction and mining sectors.
Did Mexico grant FIFA a full tax break for the World Cup?
Nearly seven months out from the inaugural match, which will be held in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on June 11, FIFA’s varying tax obligations in the three host countries have raised eyebrows.
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende news roundup
Protests, new hotels and a mysterious restaurant closure are all in focus in our latest San Miguel de Allende local news roundup.
Homicides down 28% in 2025: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
On Tuesday, security officials presented the latest data on homicides, arrests, firearm seizures and drug confiscations across Mexico.
Ratings firm S&P launches methodology tailored to Mexican market
While S&P has been assigning ratings in Mexico for over 30 years, the adoption of new tools will help improve its ratings by gathering a more accurate understanding of the current conditions of the unique Mexican credit environment.
‘Confidently Wrong about Mexico City’: A new podcast from our CEO
Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong about Mexico City," a new podcast addressing misconceptions about Mexico's capital metropolis.
Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A perspective from our...
As U.S. residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States, Mexico has a chance to welcome back a young, motivated and bilingual workforce, Travis Bembenek writes.
‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about banking in Mexico in this week's podcast.
‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO
From his college days in Guadalajara during the '90s economic crisis to post-pandemic currency volatility, Travis Bembenek draws on personal experience to address common misconceptions about the peso.
Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
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Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.30
CAD
13.07
EUR
21.22
Homicides down 28% in 2025: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
On Tuesday, security officials presented the latest data on homicides, arrests, firearm seizures and drug confiscations across Mexico.
Sheinbaum juggles World Cup questions at FIFA-focused presser: Monday’s mañanera recapped
The president fielded questions on Mexico's security plans, ticket prices and delivered a message to the Mexican team ahead of next year's World Cup, which kicks off in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.
Did Mexico grant FIFA a full tax break for the World...
Nearly seven months out from the inaugural match, which will be held in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on June 11, FIFA’s varying tax obligations in the three host countries have raised eyebrows.
AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
When the dead come home
Parties aside, Day of the Dead is a moment of reflection and remembrance in Mexico — and one expat wonders if we could all learn something from the dignity on display today.
Work begins on a new highway connecting San Luis Potosí with Querétaro
An alternative route has long been urged by freight carriers and travelers dissatisfied with the trouble-prone Carretera 57, one of Mexico's busiest highways.
Aeroméxico announces 2 new direct flights to Europe from CDMX and Monterrey
Mexico City will have a direct flight to Barcelona, Spain, and Monterrey, Nuevo León, will have a direct flight to Paris, France, eliminating the need for layovers in Mexico City or Madrid.
If you love Thailand’s natural pools, then you’ll also love Valladolid’s cenote circuit in Mexico
From cenotes to ancient pyramids, Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula offers travelers access to amazing natural and cultural treasures. If you love Thailand's natural pools, wait until you try the Valladolid cenote circuit.
Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
When the dead come home
Parties aside, Day of the Dead is a moment of reflection and remembrance in Mexico — and one expat wonders if we could all learn something from the dignity on display today.
Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A perspective from our...
As U.S. residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States, Mexico has a chance to welcome back a young, motivated and bilingual workforce, Travis Bembenek writes.
‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about banking in Mexico in this week's podcast.
Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Prehistoric Mexico: Mesoamerica before the Olmecs
Before there were the Olmecs, what was life like in early Mexico, how did people live and what do we know about their lives today?
From ridge to reef: How Playa Viva’s ReSiMar project is regenerating a coastline and...
ReSiMar was founded as a project to help regenerate the environment near an off-the-grid eco resort in Mexico, but its changing much more than just that.
The NFL’s ‘Hasta La Muerte’ scores big with Mexican fans
Mexico is the NFL's second-largest market, and the league is making overtures to the almost 40 million football-mad fans in the country.
Sinaloa surfer ‘Shutama’ wins bronze at Para-Surfing World Championships
The 31-year-old with a single leg amputation, whose full name is Juan Martín Díaz Martínez, finished third in the men's kneel division while battling unpredictable breaks in Oceanside, California.
Aeroméxico announces 2 new direct flights to Europe from CDMX and Monterrey
Mexico City will have a direct flight to Barcelona, Spain, and Monterrey, Nuevo León, will have a direct flight to Paris, France, eliminating the need for layovers in Mexico City or Madrid.
If you love Thailand’s natural pools, then you’ll also love Valladolid’s cenote circuit in...
From cenotes to ancient pyramids, Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula offers travelers access to amazing natural and cultural treasures. If you love Thailand's natural pools, wait until you try the Valladolid cenote circuit.
The New York Times takes aim at Mexico City’s food scene, but misfires
The New York Times recently attacked Mexico City's amazingly complex food scene using simplistic cliches. Our Lydia Carey has a response.
It’s cold outside: Mexico’s traditional warm drinks fight off fall’s chill
Hot beverages are the key to surviving Mexico's chilly season. Andrea Fischer guides you on Mexico's best traditional drinks that feel like a warm hug.
From ridge to reef: How Playa Viva’s ReSiMar project is regenerating a coastline and...
ReSiMar was founded as a project to help regenerate the environment near an off-the-grid eco resort in Mexico, but its changing much more than just that.
Central Mexico reservoirs start November at nearly 100% full, their highest level in 10...
The Cutzamala System of dams and reservoirs is the highest it has been in over a decade, thanks to record rainfalls in Mexico City earlier this year.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
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.
170,000 fans fill Zócalo for screening of Juan Gabriel’s iconic Bellas Artes performance
Mexico City’s Culture Ministry, in collaboration with Netflix, organized the free event, erecting four giant screens and a powerful sound system in the capital’s main plaza.
Prehistoric Mexico: Mesoamerica before the Olmecs
Before there were the Olmecs, what was life like in early Mexico, how did people live and what do we know about their lives today?
From ridge to reef: How Playa Viva’s ReSiMar project is regenerating a coastline and a community
ReSiMar was founded as a project to help regenerate the environment near an off-the-grid eco resort in Mexico, but its changing much more than just that.
Why are there no stars in Mexico City’s night sky?
Despite being so high up, there is no night sky — or stars —in Mexico City. Andrea Fischer asked an expert why that is.
The NFL’s ‘Hasta La Muerte’ scores big with Mexican fans
Mexico is the NFL's second-largest market, and the league is making overtures to the almost 40 million football-mad fans in the country.
Sinaloa surfer ‘Shutama’ wins bronze at Para-Surfing World Championships
The 31-year-old with a single leg amputation, whose full name is Juan Martín Díaz Martínez, finished third in the men's kneel division while battling unpredictable breaks in Oceanside, California.
Painting stolen from Teotihuacán church returns a quarter of a century later
The sacred painting was one of 18 artworks stolen nearly 25 years ago and was finally recovered after a special organization dedicated to recovering missing art was alerted to its attempted sale at auction.
US senators push legislation that blocks water from going to Mexico
From The Texas Tribune: U.S. senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to limit the United States’ engagement with Mexico after the country failed to deliver water to Texas under a 1944 international water treaty.
Nayarit authorities reclaim US $2.7B in stolen beachfront land
The land — in locations including Nuevo Nayarit, Bucerías and Sayulita — was illegally sold off during the governorships of Ney González Sánchez (2005-2011) and Roberto Sandoval Castañeda (2011-2017), according to officials.
Intense solar storm brings rare northern lights to Mexican skies
The municipality of García in Nuevo León may have been the best spot for witinessing the rare event, but the lights were also visible in Chihuahua and Coahuila, and much of the U.S.
The emergence of US-style financing in Mexico’s real estate market
Mexico's real estate marking is changing and in a good way, with new U.S.-style financing models finally available to buyers.
Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
US senators push legislation that blocks water from going to Mexico
From The Texas Tribune: U.S. senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to limit the United States’ engagement with Mexico after the country failed to deliver water to Texas under a 1944 international water treaty.
From ridge to reef: How Playa Viva’s ReSiMar project is regenerating a coastline and...
ReSiMar was founded as a project to help regenerate the environment near an off-the-grid eco resort in Mexico, but its changing much more than just that.
Central Mexico reservoirs start November at nearly 100% full, their highest level in 10...
The Cutzamala System of dams and reservoirs is the highest it has been in over a decade, thanks to record rainfalls in Mexico City earlier this year.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
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.
Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
The New York Times takes aim at Mexico City’s food scene, but misfires
The New York Times recently attacked Mexico City's amazingly complex food scene using simplistic cliches. Our Lydia Carey has a response.
Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A counterpoint
As residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States and moving to Mexico, is there as much opportunity for returnees as both sides claim, asks María Meléndez?
‘It could be a setup’: Opposition accuses Sheinbaum of using her sexual assault to...
PRI leader Alito Moreno was quick to suggest that the assault was fake, a claim that quickly gained momentum on social media platforms despite vocal international support for the president.
Day of the Dead in photos: Color and light fill streets and homes as...
From the streets of Mexico City to rural Oaxaca, here's how Mexicans paid their respects to the dead this weekend.
What to cook in November
Bel Woodhouse shares her Mexican neighbors' white pozole recipe, plus recipes for peach salsa and spinach enchiladas that take advantage of Mexico's autumn-fresh ingredients.
The New York Times takes aim at Mexico City’s food scene, but misfires
The New York Times recently attacked Mexico City's amazingly complex food scene using simplistic cliches. Our Lydia Carey has a response.
It’s cold outside: Mexico’s traditional warm drinks fight off fall’s chill
Hot beverages are the key to surviving Mexico's chilly season. Andrea Fischer guides you on Mexico's best traditional drinks that feel like a warm hug.
When ‘made in America’ becomes a warning label: food safety in the US vs....
The food you buy in Mexico and the U.S. are subject to very different labeling laws and regulations regarding pesticides. Writer Monica Belot looks at why these differences matter.
