Friday, March 21, 2025

Why the ‘no’s’ are the best part of my Mexican life

You might not think it, but this one little word makes an enormous difference to how much we enjoy our lives in Mexico.
Benito Juárez

Happy birthday Benito Juarez’s, Mexico’s Abraham Lincoln

0
In all of Mexican history, one man stands above all as a titan of leadership. He would be 219 today.
Parque México, Mexico City

10 things you didn’t know about Parque México

2
It's Condesa's coolest spot (maybe), but how much do you know about it's long and fascinating history?
Horizonte Roto by Cynthia Gutiérrez at Fundación Calosa

Fundación Calosa: A beacon of contemporary art in the Bajío 

0
Serious art is for everybody, as one Guanajuato arts group is proving with a brave, bold mission to bring art to the masses.
Benito Juárez

Happy birthday Benito Juarez’s, Mexico’s Abraham Lincoln

0
In all of Mexican history, one man stands above all as a titan of leadership. He would be 219 today.
Parque México, Mexico City

10 things you didn’t know about Parque México

2
It's Condesa's coolest spot (maybe), but how much do you know about it's long and fascinating history?
Horizonte Roto by Cynthia Gutiérrez at Fundación Calosa

Fundación Calosa: A beacon of contemporary art in the Bajío 

0
Serious art is for everybody, as one Guanajuato arts group is proving with a brave, bold mission to bring art to the masses.
Who is new U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson?
President Claudia Sheinbaum taking a question from a reporter during her daily press conference in the National Palace in Mexico City.

Cuban doctors don’t take Mexican jobs, says Sheinbaum: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum said that doctors have been hired from Cuba to fill positions in isolated communities where Mexican doctors don't want to go.
Two young Mexican women sitting in a crowd in a stadium or hall, each with a child on their lap. One of the women is smiling as she talks to the woman next to her.

Mexico is now one of the top 10 happiest countries in the world

6
Two new unrelated studies found Mexicans to be among the world's happiest people, with one study showing a 15 point jump from 2024's ranking.
Mexican men and women at a protest in Mexico City, holding up laminated missing persons posters of their loved ones. All the posters say at the top "Desaparecido" (Disappeared/Missing)

Search collectives issue scathing response to Sheinbaum’s missing persons reforms

1
The president's proposed actions "reflects a lack of knowledge about the institutional mechanisms ... that already exist," a group of over 150 collectives, activists and family members wrote.
Hands hold a phone with the Tala microlending application open

US microlender Tala to expand operations in Mexico

0
The company is looking to grow its more than 3 million clients in Mexico, many of whom are small business owners.
A Pemex tanker makes fuel deliveries

Pemex to pay back US $6.4B in debt by the end of April

2
Pemex, one of the world's most indebted oil companies, is facing a crisis that threatens its operations. Can President Sheinbaum's latest plans stabilize the company?
Two soccer players face off, one wearing a red Canadian jersey and the other a white and green Mexican jersey

Mexico to face Canada in tonight’s Concacaf Nations League semifinals

0
Though Mexico has historically out-played the Reds, that dominance appears to be weakening — and only on team can go on to Sunday's championship.
National Anthropology Museum

Who was Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, Mexico’s genius modernist?

1
Is it an iconic modernist building in Mexico City? It was probably designed by this man.
Boca del Río Oxxo

Check out Mexico’s coolest Oxxo

0
They don't call it "the Oxxo of love" for nothing, you know — but what's so special about this Veracruz convenience store?

Caravana Quetzalcóatl: the Living Community Cultures movement rolls into Mexico

0
Culture lover from across Mexico can expect a visit from the traveling arts troupe.
Boca del Río Oxxo

Check out Mexico’s coolest Oxxo

0
They don't call it "the Oxxo of love" for nothing, you know — but what's so special about this Veracruz convenience store?
A kicking bull

In historic win for animal rights activists, Mexico City rewrites bullfighting rules

0
“Culture evolves, and we have the responsibility to transform it in favor of animal welfare," said Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada after the city passed legislation banning violence at bullfights.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson

Who is Ronald Johnson, Trump’s pick for Mexican ambassador?

25
The former Green Beret brings a history of confrontational policies for migrants, gangs and traffickers, as he threatens to shake up Mexico-U.S. relations like never before.
President Claudia Sheinbaum taking a question from a reporter during her daily press conference in the National Palace in Mexico City.

Cuban doctors don’t take Mexican jobs, says Sheinbaum: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
Sheinbaum said that doctors have been hired from Cuba to fill positions in isolated communities where Mexican doctors don't want to go.
Two young Mexican women sitting in a crowd in a stadium or hall, each with a child on their lap. One of the women is smiling as she talks to the woman next to her.

Mexico is now one of the top 10 happiest countries in the world

6
Two new unrelated studies found Mexicans to be among the world's happiest people, with one study showing a 15 point jump from 2024's ranking.
Mexican men and women at a protest in Mexico City, holding up laminated missing persons posters of their loved ones. All the posters say at the top "Desaparecido" (Disappeared/Missing)

Search collectives issue scathing response to Sheinbaum’s missing persons reforms

1
The president's proposed actions "reflects a lack of knowledge about the institutional mechanisms ... that already exist," a group of over 150 collectives, activists and family members wrote.
Hands hold a phone with the Tala microlending application open

US microlender Tala to expand operations in Mexico

0
The company is looking to grow its more than 3 million clients in Mexico, many of whom are small business owners.
A Pemex tanker makes fuel deliveries

Pemex to pay back US $6.4B in debt by the end of April

2
Pemex, one of the world's most indebted oil companies, is facing a crisis that threatens its operations. Can President Sheinbaum's latest plans stabilize the company?
Two soccer players face off, one wearing a red Canadian jersey and the other a white and green Mexican jersey

Mexico to face Canada in tonight’s Concacaf Nations League semifinals

0
Though Mexico has historically out-played the Reds, that dominance appears to be weakening — and only on team can go on to Sunday's championship.
Hands hold a phone with the Tala microlending application open

US microlender Tala to expand operations in Mexico

0
The company is looking to grow its more than 3 million clients in Mexico, many of whom are small business owners.
An aerial shot of an industrial park in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

How is Mexican industry doing? Our CEO visits his local industrial park to find...

14
To see what's really going on with the Mexican economy, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek takes a look under the hood at the San Miguel industrial park.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in a pink dress looks out over a crowd in Mexico City Zócalo with the National Palace and a Mexican flag in the background

Something fascinating is brewing among the Mexican people: A perspective from our CEO

31
In the midst of adversity, Mexicans are more united than ever, writes Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek.
Mexican President Claudia SHeinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her morning press conference. Her expression is grim as she listens to a reporter speaking who is not in the photo.

What should Mexico’s Sheinbaum say to the American people today? A perspective from our CEO

29
As Mexico wakes up on Tuesday to a new trade relationship with the United States, our CEO reflects on what's at stake for the people of both nations.
A map showing China's dominance as the primary trade partner of most countries in the world

A wake up call for the US, Mexico and Canada in one simple picture:...

23
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what Trump's rough dealings with trade allies means for China.
BYD charging station

FT: China is withholding approval for BYD’s Mexico plant due to tech concerns

5
Sources cited by The Financial Times revealed that Chinese EV company BYD sees Mexico’s allegiance to the U.S. as a potential dealbreaker in its nearshoring plans.
An aerial shot of an industrial park in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

How is Mexican industry doing? Our CEO visits his local industrial park to find...

14
To see what's really going on with the Mexican economy, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek takes a look under the hood at the San Miguel industrial park.

US tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum go into effect

12
Beyond impacting Mexico's metals sector, the 25% tariffs will tax a wide range of products containing steel and aluminum — everything from auto parts to furniture.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.18
CAD
14.06
A Pemex tanker makes fuel deliveries

Pemex to pay back US $6.4B in debt by the end of April

2
Pemex, one of the world's most indebted oil companies, is facing a crisis that threatens its operations. Can President Sheinbaum's latest plans stabilize the company?
BYD charging station

FT: China is withholding approval for BYD’s Mexico plant due to tech concerns

5
Sources cited by The Financial Times revealed that Chinese EV company BYD sees Mexico’s allegiance to the U.S. as a potential dealbreaker in its nearshoring plans.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.18
CAD
14.06
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum standing at the presidential podium and gesturing with her thumb and forefinger as she makes a point during her daily press conference.

Sheinbaum lauds US seizure of weapons bound for Mexico: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

10
Better U.S. control over the illegal smuggling of weapons from the U.S. into Mexico has been a priority for Mexico's current and former government.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson

Who is Ronald Johnson, Trump’s pick for Mexican ambassador?

25
The former Green Beret brings a history of confrontational policies for migrants, gangs and traffickers, as he threatens to shake up Mexico-U.S. relations like never before.
Bel Woodhouse on Cozumel beach

Why the ‘no’s’ are the best part of my Mexican life

8
You might not think it, but this one little word makes an enormous difference to how much we enjoy our lives in Mexico.
Jacaranda trees in Mexico City

The best jacaranda-watching spots in Mexico City

0
Spring is coming and Mexico City is going purple, so why not find one of these amazing viewpoints to take it all in?
a range of contraceptive measures for birth control in Mexico

Everything you should know about birth control in Mexico

0
From where to find it to how to get it, here's a one-stop guide to staying safe when having fun.
Boca del Río Oxxo

Check out Mexico’s coolest Oxxo

0
They don't call it "the Oxxo of love" for nothing, you know — but what's so special about this Veracruz convenience store?
A hotel in Los Cabos

The history of hotels in Los Cabos — From 0 rooms to over 18,000

2
It wasn't so long ago that the end of Baja California Sur was totally empty. These hotels changed all of that.

Cruise news from Los Cabos: Tariff terror?

5
The news of a new tariff for cruise ship passengers means that tourism-dependent Cabo San Lucas is facing trouble.
Jacaranda trees in Mexico City

The best jacaranda-watching spots in Mexico City

0
Spring is coming and Mexico City is going purple, so why not find one of these amazing viewpoints to take it all in?
a range of contraceptive measures for birth control in Mexico

Everything you should know about birth control in Mexico

0
From where to find it to how to get it, here's a one-stop guide to staying safe when having fun.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in a pink dress looks out over a crowd in Mexico City Zócalo with the National Palace and a Mexican flag in the background

Something fascinating is brewing among the Mexican people: A perspective from our CEO

31
In the midst of adversity, Mexicans are more united than ever, writes Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek.
Mexican President Claudia SHeinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her morning press conference. Her expression is grim as she listens to a reporter speaking who is not in the photo.

What should Mexico’s Sheinbaum say to the American people today? A perspective from our CEO

29
As Mexico wakes up on Tuesday to a new trade relationship with the United States, our CEO reflects on what's at stake for the people of both nations.
Valquirico, Tlaxcala

Tiny Tlaxcala offers Mexico living like no other

1
It's Mexico's safest state — and one of the fastest growing economically, just two amazing reasons why Tlaxcala could be right for you.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
Horizonte Roto by Cynthia Gutiérrez at Fundación Calosa

Fundación Calosa: A beacon of contemporary art in the Bajío 

0
Serious art is for everybody, as one Guanajuato arts group is proving with a brave, bold mission to bring art to the masses.
National Anthropology Museum

Who was Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, Mexico’s genius modernist?

1
Is it an iconic modernist building in Mexico City? It was probably designed by this man.
Two soccer players face off, one wearing a red Canadian jersey and the other a white and green Mexican jersey

Mexico to face Canada in tonight’s Concacaf Nations League semifinals

0
Though Mexico has historically out-played the Reds, that dominance appears to be weakening — and only on team can go on to Sunday's championship.
Raúl Jiménez playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers

Raúl Jiménez: Back from the (almost) dead

0
From severe brain injury to beating Manchester United, Mexico's leading footballer has returned to his previously winning ways.
A hotel in Los Cabos

The history of hotels in Los Cabos — From 0 rooms to over 18,000

2
It wasn't so long ago that the end of Baja California Sur was totally empty. These hotels changed all of that.

Cruise news from Los Cabos: Tariff terror?

5
The news of a new tariff for cruise ship passengers means that tourism-dependent Cabo San Lucas is facing trouble.
A pecan pie cobbler

Pecan-pie cobbler, the Mexican way

2
Pie is serious business in Mexico, after all, we fought a war over it — so why not remix a classic?
A man making tacos al pastor

State by Plate: Mexico City & Tacos al Pastor

2
Of all Mexico's immigrant-inspired cuisine, there can be no question which has risen to the top.
Mexico's southeastern states require major investment in order for the region to take full advantage of its available energy and water resources, according to a new UNAM report.

Study: Mexico’s Southeast requires 17 billion pesos in water investment

0
Mexico’s southeastern states are attracting increasing attention as FDI and nearshoring destinations, but a growing water crisis could bring that to a halt.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in Durango, ceremonially shoveling a pile of debris as part of a tour of a new water treatment plant coming online near Durango city, Mexico, in March.

New plant to provide clean water to the 200K residents of thirsty Durango city

1
The state capital of Durango badly needs the new Guadalupe Victoria water treatment plant to replace the city's use of contaminated wells caused by aquifer overexploitation.

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.
Benito Juárez

Happy birthday Benito Juarez’s, Mexico’s Abraham Lincoln

0
In all of Mexican history, one man stands above all as a titan of leadership. He would be 219 today.
Horizonte Roto by Cynthia Gutiérrez at Fundación Calosa

Fundación Calosa: A beacon of contemporary art in the Bajío 

0
Serious art is for everybody, as one Guanajuato arts group is proving with a brave, bold mission to bring art to the masses.
National Anthropology Museum

Who was Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, Mexico’s genius modernist?

1
Is it an iconic modernist building in Mexico City? It was probably designed by this man.
Parque México, Mexico City

10 things you didn’t know about Parque México

2
It's Condesa's coolest spot (maybe), but how much do you know about it's long and fascinating history?
Two soccer players face off, one wearing a red Canadian jersey and the other a white and green Mexican jersey

Mexico to face Canada in tonight’s Concacaf Nations League semifinals

0
Though Mexico has historically out-played the Reds, that dominance appears to be weakening — and only on team can go on to Sunday's championship.
Raúl Jiménez playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers

Raúl Jiménez: Back from the (almost) dead

0
From severe brain injury to beating Manchester United, Mexico's leading footballer has returned to his previously winning ways.
Two young Mexican women sitting in a crowd in a stadium or hall, each with a child on their lap. One of the women is smiling as she talks to the woman next to her.

Mexico is now one of the top 10 happiest countries in the world

6
Two new unrelated studies found Mexicans to be among the world's happiest people, with one study showing a 15 point jump from 2024's ranking.
Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero stands at a podium giving a report on the Jalisco extermination camp case, next to a Mexican flag as reporters raise their hands in the foreground

Attorney general exposes failures of Jalisco authorities in ‘extermination camp’ case

5
Attorney General Gertz provided new details Wednesday about the ranch where activists uncovered ashes, clothing and bone fragments six months after authorities declared the site secure.
Mexican men and women at a protest in Mexico City, holding up laminated missing persons posters of their loved ones. All the posters say at the top "Desaparecido" (Disappeared/Missing)

Search collectives issue scathing response to Sheinbaum’s missing persons reforms

1
The president's proposed actions "reflects a lack of knowledge about the institutional mechanisms ... that already exist," a group of over 150 collectives, activists and family members wrote.
Smoggy skies over Mexico City

Mexico City enters third day of environmental contingency due to high pollution levels

0
Residents of the metropolitan area have been advised to take precautions as air pollution levels soared for the third straight day.
Who is new U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson?
Mexico exported three million tonnes of steel in 2024, with 2.3 million tonnes going to the U.S.

Mexico’s housing sector braces for impact of steel and aluminum tariffs

0
Beyond rising materials costs, Mexico must consider how U.S. trade policies will affect construction sector employment, industry representatives caution.
Valquirico, Tlaxcala

Tiny Tlaxcala offers Mexico living like no other

1
It's Mexico's safest state — and one of the fastest growing economically, just two amazing reasons why Tlaxcala could be right for you.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
An aerial shot of a dam in Rosario, Sinaloa, in Mexico

Federal government announces 17 water infrastructure projects across Mexico

2
From Baja California to Tabasco, and Mexico City in between, 17 water infrastructure projects will address both flooding and water scarcity in Mexico.
Mexico's southeastern states require major investment in order for the region to take full advantage of its available energy and water resources, according to a new UNAM report.

Study: Mexico’s Southeast requires 17 billion pesos in water investment

0
Mexico’s southeastern states are attracting increasing attention as FDI and nearshoring destinations, but a growing water crisis could bring that to a halt.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in Durango, ceremonially shoveling a pile of debris as part of a tour of a new water treatment plant coming online near Durango city, Mexico, in March.

New plant to provide clean water to the 200K residents of thirsty Durango city

1
The state capital of Durango badly needs the new Guadalupe Victoria water treatment plant to replace the city's use of contaminated wells caused by aquifer overexploitation.

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.
BYD charging station

FT: China is withholding approval for BYD’s Mexico plant due to tech concerns

5
Sources cited by The Financial Times revealed that Chinese EV company BYD sees Mexico’s allegiance to the U.S. as a potential dealbreaker in its nearshoring plans.
An aerial shot of an industrial park in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

How is Mexican industry doing? Our CEO visits his local industrial park to find...

14
To see what's really going on with the Mexican economy, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek takes a look under the hood at the San Miguel industrial park.

US tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum go into effect

12
Beyond impacting Mexico's metals sector, the 25% tariffs will tax a wide range of products containing steel and aluminum — everything from auto parts to furniture.
Boca del Río Oxxo

Check out Mexico’s coolest Oxxo

0
They don't call it "the Oxxo of love" for nothing, you know — but what's so special about this Veracruz convenience store?
A kicking bull

In historic win for animal rights activists, Mexico City rewrites bullfighting rules

0
“Culture evolves, and we have the responsibility to transform it in favor of animal welfare," said Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada after the city passed legislation banning violence at bullfights.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson

Who is Ronald Johnson, Trump’s pick for Mexican ambassador?

25
The former Green Beret brings a history of confrontational policies for migrants, gangs and traffickers, as he threatens to shake up Mexico-U.S. relations like never before.
Some Mexico amaranth in a glass jar

Taste of Mexico: Amaranth

3
This is probably the only entry in this series that ended up in space, by the way.
Guinness birria tacos

Goodbye Patrick, hello Guinness birria

0
If you have any leftover stout from last week's celebrations, here's the most delicious way to use it all up.
A pecan pie cobbler

Pecan-pie cobbler, the Mexican way

2
Pie is serious business in Mexico, after all, we fought a war over it — so why not remix a classic?
A man making tacos al pastor

State by Plate: Mexico City & Tacos al Pastor

2
Of all Mexico's immigrant-inspired cuisine, there can be no question which has risen to the top.
Some Mexico amaranth in a glass jar

Taste of Mexico: Amaranth

3
This is probably the only entry in this series that ended up in space, by the way.