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International tourist spending grows 8% in August despite a dip in arrivals
Mexico welcomed 3.76 million international tourists in August but each visitor spent more, and overall traveler numbers hit an August record.
MND Local CDMX: Brugada’s big plans, a sinking city and methane mitigation
As Mexico City continues to sink, and the capital attempts to curb methane emissions, Mayor Clara Brugada delivered her second "state of the city" address.
Mexico in Numbers: Which states have the most welfare beneficiaries?
With a trillion pesos set to be spent this year on government welfare programs, where is that money going? Mexico in Numbers dives into the latest Intercensal Survey results.
International tourist spending grows 8% in August despite a dip in arrivals
Mexico welcomed 3.76 million international tourists in August but each visitor spent more, and overall traveler numbers hit an August record.
MND Local CDMX: Brugada’s big plans, a sinking city and methane mitigation
As Mexico City continues to sink, and the capital attempts to curb methane emissions, Mayor Clara Brugada delivered her second "state of the city" address.
Mexico in Numbers: Which states have the most welfare beneficiaries?
With a trillion pesos set to be spent this year on government welfare programs, where is that money going? Mexico in Numbers dives into the latest Intercensal Survey results.
Human rights commission investigates alleged police brutality in Guadalajara: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The president also weighed in on the release earlier this week of a Morelos crime boss, while the Tourism Ministry proposed a hike in tourist entry fees.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
Venezuelan food in Mexico City: How immigrants are shaping CDMX cuisine
Restaurants specializing in Venezuelan food are not hard to find in Mexico City, writes Lydia Carey, as Venezuelans make up the largest group of foreign residents in the capital.
Space debris on Mexico’s Bagdad Beach might be from a launch by SpaceX
Environmentalists have collected more than 200 fragments from the beach on the Gulf Coast of Tamaulipas. Their connection to the Sept. 28 SpaceX launch from nearby Bolsa Chica, Texas, is suspected but not confirmed.
The IMF casts doubt on Mexico’s chances of cracking the top 10 of world...
President Sheinbaum's economic policy blueprint, Plan México, envisions returning Mexico to being one of the world's 10 strongest economies. The International Monetary Fund has just issued a reminder that it won't be easy.
El Jalapeño: US man who applied for Mexican citizenship confirms he now somehow knows...
While completing paperwork for citizenship, Mark Miller experienced a sudden blinding revelation of his new musical heritage.
Sheinbaum signs decree blocking violent and hostile content from minors’ social media feeds: Wednesday’s...
Starting one month from today, social media sites and online forums will be barred from displaying or recommending content to age-verified minors in Mexico that generates or promotes hate speech, violent extremism, self-harm, eating disorders, cyberbullying and illegal conduct.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Helping out after hurricanes, planning for Día de Muertos
Puerto Vallarta has taken a beating from a trio of recent hurricanes, but is still getting ready, as it does every year, to celebrate Día de Muertos in style, writes Debbie Slobe.
US congressional candidate says Mexico is where he gets healthcare as high costs dominate...
Bobby Pulido, a Tejano singer and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’s 15th District, repeated on Monday that he travels to Mexico for medical services due to the unaffordability of healthcare in the United States.
From the archive: The songs that all Mexicans magically know
From José José to Big Boy, here are the most famous songs in Mexico that just about everyone you meet will know by heart.
Does having dual citizenship have any downsides?
With applications for dual citizenship at an all-time high, MND’s Alan Chazaro reflects on his experiences as a working dual citizen.
Senate moves to crack down on spam calls with fines of up to 2.3...
Mexico is one of the most-spammed countries in the world. A new congressional bill offers relief to fed-up consumers with stricter penalties for abusive telemarketing practices.
Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico
Endometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide.
Know your Mexico City neighborhood: Historic center of Coyoacán
The best street food in the capital, centuries of history, the oldest church and a remorseful ghost all make Coyoacán the real beating heart of Mexico City.
Human rights commission investigates alleged police brutality in Guadalajara: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The president also weighed in on the release earlier this week of a Morelos crime boss, while the Tourism Ministry proposed a hike in tourist entry fees.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
Venezuelan food in Mexico City: How immigrants are shaping CDMX cuisine
Restaurants specializing in Venezuelan food are not hard to find in Mexico City, writes Lydia Carey, as Venezuelans make up the largest group of foreign residents in the capital.
Space debris on Mexico’s Bagdad Beach might be from a launch by SpaceX
Environmentalists have collected more than 200 fragments from the beach on the Gulf Coast of Tamaulipas. Their connection to the Sept. 28 SpaceX launch from nearby Bolsa Chica, Texas, is suspected but not confirmed.
The IMF casts doubt on Mexico’s chances of cracking the top 10 of world economies by 2030
President Sheinbaum's economic policy blueprint, Plan México, envisions returning Mexico to being one of the world's 10 strongest economies. The International Monetary Fund has just issued a reminder that it won't be easy.
El Jalapeño: US man who applied for Mexican citizenship confirms he now somehow knows the lyrics to ‘El Rey’
While completing paperwork for citizenship, Mark Miller experienced a sudden blinding revelation of his new musical heritage.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
Does civility in politics still exist? A perspective from our CEO
With U.S. midterm campaigns turning nastier, MND CEO Travis Bembenek sees a welcome contrast in the political tone President Sheinbaum is setting at home.
How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO
Beyond GDP and inflation, MND's CEO unveils a six-part series ranking Mexico's health, education and happiness — starting with what the data reveals on healthcare.
‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast
The Mexican peso has defied analysts, trading near multi-year highs. In a new podcast episode, Travis breaks down the reasons why, and whether a correction might be coming.
The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico's exports jumped 44% in July — a number that sounds like a huge win. CEO Travis Bembenek explains why the reality is more complicated.
MND goes all in on Mexico City: A perspective from our CEO
MND launches MND Local CDMX, a weekly feature with deeper news, events and trends for anyone living in, moving to or visiting Mexico City.
MXN - Mexican Peso
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18.40
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San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment
BYD is among the Chinese automakers that have expressed interest in opening a plant in Mexico. But neither BYD nor any other Chinese automaker has opened a plant in the country to date.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.40
CAD
12.97
EUR
20.64
Sheinbaum signs decree blocking violent and hostile content from minors’ social media feeds: Wednesday’s...
Starting one month from today, social media sites and online forums will be barred from displaying or recommending content to age-verified minors in Mexico that generates or promotes hate speech, violent extremism, self-harm, eating disorders, cyberbullying and illegal conduct.
Baja California overtakes Guanajuato as Mexico’s most violent state: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
As part of the federal cabinet's monthly homicide report, National Public Security System chief Marcela Figueroa reported that there were 1,092 homicides in the northern border state between January and September. Nationwide, however, homicides were down by 30.6% in September.
Human rights commission investigates alleged police brutality in Guadalajara: Thursday’s mañanera...
The president also weighed in on the release earlier this week of a Morelos crime boss, while the Tourism Ministry proposed a hike in tourist entry fees.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
Mexico’s mistletoe crisis: Is el muérdago the kiss of death?
El muérdago, aka "Mexican mistletoe," is threatening to kill innumerable trees in the Guadalajara Metro Area, writes John Pint. But residents are determined to save them.
‘A Pilgrimage Across Cultures’: Tamanna Bembenek on finding her third space in Mexico
Feeling boxed in by labels and politics, MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek found freedom and belonging in the idea of a "third space" — something she explores in an upcoming exhibition in Mexico City.
International tourist spending grows 8% in August despite a dip in arrivals
Mexico welcomed 3.76 million international tourists in August but each visitor spent more, and overall traveler numbers hit an August record.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Acapulco will work with Quintana Roo’s tourism sector to lure back international visitors
While still a favorite coastal destination of Mexico residents, Acapulco's popularity among international tourists has waned in recent decades, partly due to increased competition. Now it plans to partner with one of those competitors.
From the archive: The songs that all Mexicans magically know
From José José to Big Boy, here are the most famous songs in Mexico that just about everyone you meet will know by heart.
Does having dual citizenship have any downsides?
With applications for dual citizenship at an all-time high, MND’s Alan Chazaro reflects on his experiences as a working dual citizen.
Senate moves to crack down on spam calls with fines of up to 2.3...
Mexico is one of the most-spammed countries in the world. A new congressional bill offers relief to fed-up consumers with stricter penalties for abusive telemarketing practices.
Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico
Endometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide.
‘A Pilgrimage Across Cultures’: Tamanna Bembenek on finding her third space in Mexico
Feeling boxed in by labels and politics, MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek found freedom and belonging in the idea of a "third space" — something she explores in an upcoming exhibition in Mexico City.
Opinion: What about that demographic dividend?
Mexico remains a young country and maintains its demographic dividend — but it is being depleted faster than we had anticipated, writes Valeria Moy.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
The MND Peso Index™ for October: Is the peso approaching its fair value?
For the first time in six months, the MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early October — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — undervalued the Mexican peso against the dollar.
Mexico’s mistletoe crisis: Is el muérdago the kiss of death?
El muérdago, aka "Mexican mistletoe," is threatening to kill innumerable trees in the Guadalajara Metro Area, writes John Pint. But residents are determined to save them.
‘A Pilgrimage Across Cultures’: Tamanna Bembenek on finding her third space in Mexico
Feeling boxed in by labels and politics, MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek found freedom and belonging in the idea of a "third space" — something she explores in an upcoming exhibition in Mexico City.
How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO
Beyond GDP and inflation, MND's CEO unveils a six-part series ranking Mexico's health, education and happiness — starting with what the data reveals on healthcare.
‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast
The Mexican peso has defied analysts, trading near multi-year highs. In a new podcast episode, Travis breaks down the reasons why, and whether a correction might be coming.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Acapulco will work with Quintana Roo’s tourism sector to lure back international visitors
While still a favorite coastal destination of Mexico residents, Acapulco's popularity among international tourists has waned in recent decades, partly due to increased competition. Now it plans to partner with one of those competitors.
In Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, clay is more than earth
It's not just clay that makes the pottery from Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, so special, but the culture of the people who make it, writes Ena Aguilar Peláez.
From real-world Catrinas to AI cinema: An artist’s next Día de Muertos chapter
From Catrina makeup to Día de Muertos events and now AI filmmaking, Alejandro Su traces an artistic journey centered around one of Mexico's most iconic celebrations.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Helping out after hurricanes, planning for Día de Muertos
Puerto Vallarta has taken a beating from a trio of recent hurricanes, but is still getting ready, as it does every year, to celebrate Día de Muertos in style, writes Debbie Slobe.
4 Mexican bars are among this year’s World’s 50 Best
And make no mistake about it, these are truly Mexican establishments, not European imitators, with Mexican management, Mexican and pre-Columbian themes and an emphasis (though of course not exclusive) on Mexican spirits.
El Jalapeño: Mexico City chefs astonished after ‘Pay What You Can’ experiment generates only...
Mexico City chefs were dismayed when their ambitious "Pay What You Can" experiment was instead interpreted as a "Pay if You Want To" plan.
El Jalapeño: US politicians viciously harangue journalist who questions their lack of civility
Civility seems to have become a thing of the past in U.S. politics, but don't trying telling that to the politicians.
MND Local: Sheinbaum and Lemus tackle water crisis amid power outages in Guadalajara
President Sheinbaum met with Jalisco's governor to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Guadalajara, as power outages continue to leave some metro areas without electricity for extended periods of time.
Perfect Day Mexico wasn’t dead after all. Now its opponents are headed to the...
Despite news of its cancellation in May, Royal Caribbean's massive Perfect Day Mexico project in Mahahual is still planned, writes Tracy L. Barnett, and residents and environmental activists are still fighting it.
Here’s how to beat the hyperinflation gripping Mexico’s private health insurance market
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City
If you're spending International Yoga Day in Mexico City this month, here's the most relaxing and balanced itinerary imaginable, courtesy of capitalina Andrea Fischer.
I never thought of myself as Hispanic. Then I moved to the US
Categories of race and class may be social constructs, but how others see you affects how you see yourself, writes María Meléndez.
In Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, clay is more than earth
It's not just clay that makes the pottery from Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, so special, but the culture of the people who make it, writes Ena Aguilar Peláez.
From real-world Catrinas to AI cinema: An artist’s next Día de Muertos chapter
From Catrina makeup to Día de Muertos events and now AI filmmaking, Alejandro Su traces an artistic journey centered around one of Mexico's most iconic celebrations.
Venezuelan food in Mexico City: How immigrants are shaping CDMX cuisine
Restaurants specializing in Venezuelan food are not hard to find in Mexico City, writes Lydia Carey, as Venezuelans make up the largest group of foreign residents in the capital.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Helping out after hurricanes, planning for Día de Muertos
Puerto Vallarta has taken a beating from a trio of recent hurricanes, but is still getting ready, as it does every year, to celebrate Día de Muertos in style, writes Debbie Slobe.
4 Mexican bars are among this year’s World’s 50 Best
And make no mistake about it, these are truly Mexican establishments, not European imitators, with Mexican management, Mexican and pre-Columbian themes and an emphasis (though of course not exclusive) on Mexican spirits.
El Jalapeño: US man who applied for Mexican citizenship confirms he now somehow knows...
While completing paperwork for citizenship, Mark Miller experienced a sudden blinding revelation of his new musical heritage.
El Jalapeño: Mexico City chefs astonished after ‘Pay What You Can’ experiment generates only...
Mexico City chefs were dismayed when their ambitious "Pay What You Can" experiment was instead interpreted as a "Pay if You Want To" plan.
El Jalapeño: US politicians viciously harangue journalist who questions their lack of civility
Civility seems to have become a thing of the past in U.S. politics, but don't trying telling that to the politicians.
El Jalapeño: Bomb squad heroically ‘defuses’ suspicious churros found on Mexico City Metro
An elite tactical unit called out after a suspicious box of churros were left on the Mexico City Metro quickly made the problem disappear.
El Jalapeño: Guanajuato residents mistake arrival of French acrobats for third ‘French Intervention’
The unexpected appearance of Gallic acrobats over Guanajuato alarmed locals, who feared the coming of a new "Maximiliano and Carlota."
Mexico in Numbers: Which states have the most welfare beneficiaries?
With a trillion pesos set to be spent this year on government welfare programs, where is that money going? Mexico in Numbers dives into the latest Intercensal Survey results.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
The MND Peso Index™ for October: Is the peso approaching its fair value?
For the first time in six months, the MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early October — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — undervalued the Mexican peso against the dollar.
MND Tutor | Botanical art
From wildflowers and seedpods to edible fruits and medicinal plants, there's a remarkable botanical world flourishing across Mexico. Learn more all about it with MND Tutor.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 10th
Smuggling, suspicious packages and the sacrifices of the ancient Maya. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
New US-Mexico water agreement means reduced allotments but a heathier Colorado River
Mexico, still in water debt to the United States, will have its Colorado River share reduced, but so will three U.S. Lower Basin states: Nevada, Arizona and Colorado.
MND Local: Sheinbaum and Lemus tackle water crisis amid power outages in Guadalajara
President Sheinbaum met with Jalisco's governor to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Guadalajara, as power outages continue to leave some metro areas without electricity for extended periods of time.
Perfect Day Mexico wasn’t dead after all. Now its opponents are headed to the...
Despite news of its cancellation in May, Royal Caribbean's massive Perfect Day Mexico project in Mahahual is still planned, writes Tracy L. Barnett, and residents and environmental activists are still fighting it.
Mexico City’s Cutzamala water supply system hits 81%, highest level in a decade
Three dams along the Balsas River basin supply 5 million Mexico City Metropolitan Area residents with water. After several years of near-crisis conditions, their reservoirs are almost full again.
How Mexico City can solve its 400-year water crisis
Mexico City residents have dealt with systemic water issues for nearly four centuries. Andrew D. Daily, a local water filtration expert, lays out some possible solutions.
Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico
Endometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide.
Here’s how to beat the hyperinflation gripping Mexico’s private health insurance market
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City
If you're spending International Yoga Day in Mexico City this month, here's the most relaxing and balanced itinerary imaginable, courtesy of capitalina Andrea Fischer.
