Thursday, October 23, 2025

Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America

Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
An engineer in a forklift next to a piece of machinery labeled WEG

Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico

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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.
Pan de muerto

Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?

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If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library in Oaxaca City

The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library and Oaxaca’s cultural renaissance

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Oaxaca city's most historic library offers open access to knowledge for all. Discover how this national treasure is transforming the community that built it.
An engineer in a forklift next to a piece of machinery labeled WEG

Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico

0
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.
Pan de muerto

Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?

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If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library in Oaxaca City

The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library and Oaxaca’s cultural renaissance

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Oaxaca city's most historic library offers open access to knowledge for all. Discover how this national treasure is transforming the community that built it.
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Sheinbaum Oct. 22, 2025

Sheinbaum’s advice for families hit by soda tax hike? Drink less: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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On Wednesday, the president gave an update on flood cleanup in central Mexico, train projects under construction and the 88% tax increase on soda that will take effect in 2026.
As the 2025 rainy season concludes, the Mexico City area's Cutzamala System has reached its highest levels in recent years, exceeding 90% of its capacity.

Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall

1
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
dangerous drink

Britain adds Mexico to its list of countries with risk of methanol poisoning

1
Methanol is sometimes mixed with ethanol to cut costs, a practice that is both illegal and dangerous. The problem is especially prominent in Brazil.
Marcelo Ebrard

Ebrard: Mexico ‘90% done’ with US tariff negotiations as Oct. 29 deadline nears

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Mexico's negotiations on tariffs with the United States, ahead of a looming deadline and the 2026 review of the USMCA free trade pact, are around 90% complete, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Tuesday.
Still from 'Frankenstein'

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ opens Thursday in cinemas across Mexico

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Select theaters across Mexico will be showing the Oscar- and Ariel-winning director's latest work until Nov. 7, when "Frankenstein" will start its run on Netflix.
Zhi Dong Zhang mug shots

Chinese fentanyl kingpin ‘Brother Wang’ recaptured in Cuba after escaping from Mexico

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According to Milenio, Zhang acted as a "link" between cartels in Mexico and criminal groups in China, where precursor chemicals for the production of fentanyl and other illicit drugs are sourced.
Vivos y Muertos San Miguel de Allende

Well-loved children’s festival Vivos y Muertos in San Miguel de Allende celebrates its 10th...

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In San Miguel de Allende, celebrating Día de Muertos takes on special significance for kids thanks to the annual Festival de Vivos y Muertos.
A Lala truck delivering products

Mexican cross-border truckers rush to improve their English to meet Trump mandate  

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Despite the hardline enforcement, most drivers seem to be OK with the need for proficiency in English. But learning it is no simple task. Is AI help on the way?
Aerial view of Puerto Vallarta.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta October news roundup

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From ongoing infrastructure projects to the replacement of an iconic ship, October has been a busy news month in Puerto Vallarta.
Women in prison in Mexico

Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars

12
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

4
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Grupo Bimbo

Made in Mexico: Bimbo bread

12
The world's biggest bakery has its fingers in a lot of pies, and on the pulse of what Mexicans value most.
Sheinbaum Oct. 22, 2025

Sheinbaum’s advice for families hit by soda tax hike? Drink less: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

0
On Wednesday, the president gave an update on flood cleanup in central Mexico, train projects under construction and the 88% tax increase on soda that will take effect in 2026.
As the 2025 rainy season concludes, the Mexico City area's Cutzamala System has reached its highest levels in recent years, exceeding 90% of its capacity.

Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall

1
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
dangerous drink

Britain adds Mexico to its list of countries with risk of methanol poisoning

1
Methanol is sometimes mixed with ethanol to cut costs, a practice that is both illegal and dangerous. The problem is especially prominent in Brazil.
Marcelo Ebrard

Ebrard: Mexico ‘90% done’ with US tariff negotiations as Oct. 29 deadline nears

1
Mexico's negotiations on tariffs with the United States, ahead of a looming deadline and the 2026 review of the USMCA free trade pact, are around 90% complete, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Tuesday.
Still from 'Frankenstein'

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ opens Thursday in cinemas across Mexico

0
Select theaters across Mexico will be showing the Oscar- and Ariel-winning director's latest work until Nov. 7, when "Frankenstein" will start its run on Netflix.
Zhi Dong Zhang mug shots

Chinese fentanyl kingpin ‘Brother Wang’ recaptured in Cuba after escaping from Mexico

0
According to Milenio, Zhang acted as a "link" between cartels in Mexico and criminal groups in China, where precursor chemicals for the production of fentanyl and other illicit drugs are sourced.
An engineer in a forklift next to a piece of machinery labeled WEG

Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico

0
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.
Stock image of a 500 Mexican peso bill next to a calculator

‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO

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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.

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...

5
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
former president AMLO

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

28
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...

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MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down misconceptions about the Mexican president in this week's podcast.
An engineer in a forklift next to a piece of machinery labeled WEG

Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico

0
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.
Yongmaotai logo

Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila

0
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
cars for export

Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...

0
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.39
CAD
13.16
EUR
21.37
Marcelo Ebrard

Ebrard: Mexico ‘90% done’ with US tariff negotiations as Oct. 29 deadline nears

1
Mexico's negotiations on tariffs with the United States, ahead of a looming deadline and the 2026 review of the USMCA free trade pact, are around 90% complete, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Tuesday.
revolut logo on a building

British fintech Revolut granted banking license in Mexico

1
The Mexico launch is Revolut's first bank outside of Europe, part of its global expansion plan to reach 100 million customers by mid-2027 and enter more than 30 new markets by 2030.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.39
CAD
13.16
EUR
21.37
Sheinbaum breast cancer awareness program

Health Ministry announces 8-billion-peso breast cancer prevention program: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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In the context of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, President Claudia Sheinbaum told her Tuesday morning press conference that her government will make a "very significant investment" in a multifaceted program called the "Universal Care Model for Breast Cancer."
Former president of Mexico Felipe Calderón and first lady (R) with former president of Chile Sebastián Piñera in 2011.

Ex-president Felipe Calderón hints at return to Mexican politics

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Controversial former Mexican president Felipe Calderón Hinojosa indicated on Monday that he is thinking about making some kind of political comeback more than a decade after completing his six-year term.

Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America

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Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
A close-up of two Mexican residency cards: a 'Residente Temporal' (Temporary Resident) card and a 'Residente Permanente' (Permanent Resident) card, on top of official INM immigration paperwork.

How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind

12
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
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.
dangerous drink

Britain adds Mexico to its list of countries with risk of methanol poisoning

1
Methanol is sometimes mixed with ethanol to cut costs, a practice that is both illegal and dangerous. The problem is especially prominent in Brazil.
Chichén Itzá ruins

Tourism to Mexico’s ancient ruins and museums surpasses pre-pandemic levels

0
Between January and August, Mexico’s cultural sites attracted 6.9 million visitors and its museums 7.7 million, marking an increase of approximately 4% over the same period of 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
With just over 20,000 residents, Puerto Aventuras is the second-largest community in the municipality of Solidaridad, behind Playa del Carmen.

Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion

1
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. 
A close-up of two Mexican residency cards: a 'Residente Temporal' (Temporary Resident) card and a 'Residente Permanente' (Permanent Resident) card, on top of official INM immigration paperwork.

How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind

12
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
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.

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...

5
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
former president AMLO

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

28
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 house on Tonalá street in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City, where 22 families were recently evicted on unclear grounds.

Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year

2
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.
Mexico City homes

Where to find real estate in Mexico by personality type

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Whether extroverted, neurotic or agreeable, there's a Mexican town that's right for you.
The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library in Oaxaca City

The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library and Oaxaca’s cultural renaissance

0
Oaxaca city's most historic library offers open access to knowledge for all. Discover how this national treasure is transforming the community that built it.
Still from 'Frankenstein'

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ opens Thursday in cinemas across Mexico

0
Select theaters across Mexico will be showing the Oscar- and Ariel-winning director's latest work until Nov. 7, when "Frankenstein" will start its run on Netflix.
Teammates in cycling gear and helmets places a palm crown on Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro

Giro del Veneto victory confirms Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s top 3 world ranking

0
The 21-year-old Mexican has taken the cycling world by storm, racking up over a dozen high-profile wins this season.
Horror house at a Mexico City kermeses

Mexico City’s traditional horror houses at kermeses (and why you should never visit them)

1
There are haunted houses, and there are these "casas del terror." Enter at your own risk!
Chichén Itzá ruins

Tourism to Mexico’s ancient ruins and museums surpasses pre-pandemic levels

0
Between January and August, Mexico’s cultural sites attracted 6.9 million visitors and its museums 7.7 million, marking an increase of approximately 4% over the same period of 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
With just over 20,000 residents, Puerto Aventuras is the second-largest community in the municipality of Solidaridad, behind Playa del Carmen.

Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion

1
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. 
Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

4
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
A plate with three different types of Mexican salsa

Taste of Mexico: Salsa

5
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.
IPN students

‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply

6
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.

Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought

3
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
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.
Pan de muerto

Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?

0
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library in Oaxaca City

The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library and Oaxaca’s cultural renaissance

0
Oaxaca city's most historic library offers open access to knowledge for all. Discover how this national treasure is transforming the community that built it.
Still from 'Frankenstein'

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ opens Thursday in cinemas across Mexico

0
Select theaters across Mexico will be showing the Oscar- and Ariel-winning director's latest work until Nov. 7, when "Frankenstein" will start its run on Netflix.
French rock band Phoenix performs on a dark stage in silhouette, backed by a massive, colorful LED screen displaying the band's name, PHOENIX, in large, marquee-style, light-up letters over a rainbow-colored, fan-shaped array of lights.

For Guadalajara’s indie rock fans, the drought is finally over: Keane, Morrissey and more to play this fall

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A glut of veteran indie rock bands will be in Guadalajara this autumn. Get all the details on where, when to see them and how to buy tickets.
Teammates in cycling gear and helmets places a palm crown on Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro

Giro del Veneto victory confirms Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s top 3 world ranking

0
The 21-year-old Mexican has taken the cycling world by storm, racking up over a dozen high-profile wins this season.
Horror house at a Mexico City kermeses

Mexico City’s traditional horror houses at kermeses (and why you should never visit them)

1
There are haunted houses, and there are these "casas del terror." Enter at your own risk!
A plume of oil in a river

Pemex pipeline spills into Veracruz’s Pantepec River, complicating flood cleanup

0
It’s unclear when the pipeline first ruptured, but residents say they began noticing signs of a spill last weekend.
As the 2025 rainy season concludes, the Mexico City area's Cutzamala System has reached its highest levels in recent years, exceeding 90% of its capacity.

Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall

1
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
Zhi Dong Zhang mug shots

Chinese fentanyl kingpin ‘Brother Wang’ recaptured in Cuba after escaping from Mexico

0
According to Milenio, Zhang acted as a "link" between cartels in Mexico and criminal groups in China, where precursor chemicals for the production of fentanyl and other illicit drugs are sourced.
A Lala truck delivering products

Mexican cross-border truckers rush to improve their English to meet Trump mandate  

3
Despite the hardline enforcement, most drivers seem to be OK with the need for proficiency in English. But learning it is no simple task. Is AI help on the way?
With just over 20,000 residents, Puerto Aventuras is the second-largest community in the municipality of Solidaridad, behind Playa del Carmen.

Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion

1
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. 
A house on Tonalá street in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City, where 22 families were recently evicted on unclear grounds.

Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year

2
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.
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.
As the 2025 rainy season concludes, the Mexico City area's Cutzamala System has reached its highest levels in recent years, exceeding 90% of its capacity.

Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall

1
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
IPN students

‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply

6
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.

Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought

3
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
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.
An engineer in a forklift next to a piece of machinery labeled WEG

Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico

0
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.
Yongmaotai logo

Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila

0
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
cars for export

Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...

0
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
Women in prison in Mexico

Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars

12
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

4
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Grupo Bimbo

Made in Mexico: Bimbo bread

12
The world's biggest bakery has its fingers in a lot of pies, and on the pulse of what Mexicans value most.
Sheinbaum Oct. 13, 2025

Sheinbaum takes heat for flood response: Monday’s mañanera recapped

3
"There was no scientific or meteorological condition that could have indicated to us that the rain would be of this magnitude," Sheinbaum said in response to criticism from a reporter who asked, "What happened?" to cause such a high death toll.
Pan dulce

Taste of Mexico: Pan dulce

3
it wouldn't be a proper Mexican morning without a steaming cup of coffee and a fresh pan dulce from your favorite bakery, explains resident foodie María Meléndez.
Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

4
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
A plate with three different types of Mexican salsa

Taste of Mexico: Salsa

5
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.

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

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Puebla and Hidalgo wine might not be traditional, but these wineries and vineyards are aiming to change that.