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Sheinbaum inaugurates the first ‘Economic Well-Being Hub’ in Tlaxcala
The Tlaxcala hub, or Podecobi as they are known, is the first of what are planned to be 15 such development areas, designed to stimulate investment in selected urban areas throughout the country
Authorities find narcotunnel leading to the US in Sonora
It's the second such discovery since January of last year, when a tunnel was found crossing directly under the Río Bravo (Rio Grande) from Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua to El Paso, Texas.
International arrivals to Mexico up 9.3% in first 2 months of 2026
The strong numbers arrive as Mexico gears up for what could be a landmark summer, with the World Cup projected to bring in 5.5 million additional tourists during June and July.
Sheinbaum inaugurates the first ‘Economic Well-Being Hub’ in Tlaxcala
The Tlaxcala hub, or Podecobi as they are known, is the first of what are planned to be 15 such development areas, designed to stimulate investment in selected urban areas throughout the country
Authorities find narcotunnel leading to the US in Sonora
It's the second such discovery since January of last year, when a tunnel was found crossing directly under the Río Bravo (Rio Grande) from Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua to El Paso, Texas.
International arrivals to Mexico up 9.3% in first 2 months of 2026
The strong numbers arrive as Mexico gears up for what could be a landmark summer, with the World Cup projected to bring in 5.5 million additional tourists during June and July.
Mexico’s new foreign minister meets with US ambassador in first days on the job
Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco is well-versed in the various aspects of the Mexico-U.S. relationship, having served as deputy foreign affairs minister for North America prior to succeeding de la Fuente.
Search groups plan pick-up soccer matches to keep Mexico’s disappeared in public eye
In the lead-up to a major demonstration outside of Banorte Stadium on June 11, the groups say they will stage informal soccer games on Sundays in the streets of Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico’s three World Cup host cities.
MND Local: Jalisco’s skyrocketing measles cases and updates on Guadalajara’s new bus line construction
What's up with the city's newest bus line under construction? Did you know Jalisco currently has the most measles cases in Mexico? Get the local scoop from MND's Guadalajara reporter, Dawn Stoner.
Pemex activates emergency protocols after diesel spill at Deer Park refinery in Texas
Pemex said that the leak site had been "isolated" and that its oil spill team was "working to deploy oil booms to contain the spill."
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
Did you bring me anything? Where to find unique souvenirs from Mexico
The joy of souvenir shopping in Mexico isn't just buying things for friends and family, but also buying gifts for yourself, writes Ian Ostroff.
El Jalapeño: Mexico to reduce deficit by renting out National Palace; tanning salon and...
Mexico is monetising the National Palace to reduce the deficit. The tanning balcony is now bookable by the hour. The east courtyard is available for quinceañeras. The tamales will be gone before you arrive. This is official government policy.
Mexican dad jokes: Harder than ours
Somewhere between cringe humor and the glorious double entendre sits the ultimate art form: The Mexican dad joke.
3 authentic Mexican recipes (and secret cooking tips) from my abuelita
Ever wanted to know how to make authentic Mexican frijoles refritos? MND writer Gaby Solis shares her grandmother's recipe, plus recipes for chilaquiles and other Mexican comfort foods.
Who is Rafael Prieto-Curiel, the mathematician saving Mexico through numbers?
According to an acclaimed Mexican mathematician, cartels are one of the leading employers in Mexico and stopping recruitment is key to reducing violent crime.
Mexico in Numbers: The 10 largest companies in Mexico
State-owned oil company Pemex leads the list of Mexico's biggest companies, in this week's edition of Mexico in Numbers.
The Holy Week tradition that keeps Mexican residents united in San Miguel de Allende
In this tight-knit city that's rapidly embracing outsiders, San Miguel's centuries-old tradition of creating a homemade Friday of Sorrows altar for public viewing is a community constant.
Mexico’s new foreign minister meets with US ambassador in first days on the job
Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco is well-versed in the various aspects of the Mexico-U.S. relationship, having served as deputy foreign affairs minister for North America prior to succeeding de la Fuente.
Search groups plan pick-up soccer matches to keep Mexico’s disappeared in public eye
In the lead-up to a major demonstration outside of Banorte Stadium on June 11, the groups say they will stage informal soccer games on Sundays in the streets of Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico’s three World Cup host cities.
MND Local: Jalisco’s skyrocketing measles cases and updates on Guadalajara’s new bus line construction
What's up with the city's newest bus line under construction? Did you know Jalisco currently has the most measles cases in Mexico? Get the local scoop from MND's Guadalajara reporter, Dawn Stoner.
Pemex activates emergency protocols after diesel spill at Deer Park refinery in Texas
Pemex said that the leak site had been "isolated" and that its oil spill team was "working to deploy oil booms to contain the spill."
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
Did you bring me anything? Where to find unique souvenirs from Mexico
The joy of souvenir shopping in Mexico isn't just buying things for friends and family, but also buying gifts for yourself, writes Ian Ostroff.
Sheinbaum inaugurates the first ‘Economic Well-Being Hub’ in Tlaxcala
The Tlaxcala hub, or Podecobi as they are known, is the first of what are planned to be 15 such development areas, designed to stimulate investment in selected urban areas throughout the country
If you know where to look, Mexico is changing quickly: A perspective from our...
Between high-tech exports, shrinking family sizes and an increasingly positive economic outlook, Mexico's future is brighter than ever, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
How safe really is Mexico for expats? A message from Travis Bembenek, CEO of Mexico...
Mexico News Daily introduces a new initiative to provide real answers to the perennial question of safety in Mexico, based on the experiences people who actually live here.
Are animal spirits returning to the business community in Mexico? A perspective from our...
Is optimism returning to Mexico's business community? MND CEO Travis Bembenek thinks the famed animal spirits may finally be stirring.
Insights from the oldest and most prestigious American School in Mexico: A new ‘Confidently...
The latest episode of Confidently Wrong visits the century-old American School Foundation for insight on what it takes to give kids a world-class education outside of their home country.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers.
USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.
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If you know where to look, Mexico is changing quickly: A perspective from our...
Between high-tech exports, shrinking family sizes and an increasingly positive economic outlook, Mexico's future is brighter than ever, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.29
CAD
12.54
EUR
20.35
Sheinbaum praises Pope’s Christianity following Trump’s attack: Monday mañanera’s recapped
Asked about recent "exchanges" between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, President Sheinbaum said, "The Pope has been constantly calling for peace, which is something that we praise."
Mexico’s week in review: Electoral reform becomes law and a new foreign minister takes...
Sheinbaum's "Plan B" electoral reform cleared its final hurdle this week after significant pushback from her party's allies in the Senate, and Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco held his first official call with Marco Rubio.
Mexico’s new foreign minister meets with US ambassador in first days...
Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco is well-versed in the various aspects of the Mexico-U.S. relationship, having served as deputy foreign affairs minister for North America prior to succeeding de la Fuente.
Mexican dad jokes: Harder than ours
Somewhere between cringe humor and the glorious double entendre sits the ultimate art form: The Mexican dad joke.
Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly
Mexico's new Universal Health Service will allow patients to seek care at any public health institution — IMSS, ISSSTE, or IMSS Bienestar — when cross-institutional services launch in January 2027.
Is it crazy to move to Mexico with a middle schooler? A new ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
Doing just about anything with a middle schooler can be a challenge. So what is it like moving to Mexico with a tween? That's the theme of this week's "Confidently Wrong" podcast.
International arrivals to Mexico up 9.3% in first 2 months of 2026
The strong numbers arrive as Mexico gears up for what could be a landmark summer, with the World Cup projected to bring in 5.5 million additional tourists during June and July.
Did you bring me anything? Where to find unique souvenirs from Mexico
The joy of souvenir shopping in Mexico isn't just buying things for friends and family, but also buying gifts for yourself, writes Ian Ostroff.
What is regenerative tourism and is it relevant while visiting Mexico?
Regenerative tourism, like sustainable tourism before it, sounds good in principle. But there's another side to this story.
Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly
Mexico's new Universal Health Service will allow patients to seek care at any public health institution — IMSS, ISSSTE, or IMSS Bienestar — when cross-institutional services launch in January 2027.
Is it crazy to move to Mexico with a middle schooler? A new ‘Confidently Wrong’...
Doing just about anything with a middle schooler can be a challenge. So what is it like moving to Mexico with a tween? That's the theme of this week's "Confidently Wrong" podcast.
How safe really is Mexico for expats? A message from Travis Bembenek, CEO of Mexico...
Mexico News Daily introduces a new initiative to provide real answers to the perennial question of safety in Mexico, based on the experiences people who actually live here.
Are animal spirits returning to the business community in Mexico? A perspective from our...
Is optimism returning to Mexico's business community? MND CEO Travis Bembenek thinks the famed animal spirits may finally be stirring.
Highest housing prices in Mexico? That would be Mexico City, Baja California Sur and...
The average price of a house in Mexico is 1.86 million pesos (US $104,323). In Mexico City, that average more than doubles. And if you really want to live in a beach resort community, well, those averages don't apply.
MND Local: The Baja business deal that soured Trump on Mexico
The Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico was meant to a crown jewel in a property empire, but its failure left its namesake feeling bitter.
Melchor Peredo, the last of Mexico’s great muralists, dies at 99
The great Veracruz artist had said that as long as he was alive, muralism was alive. Even now that he's gone, he leaves behind his work and a soon-to-be published book titled "A Revolution Continues."
Mexico demands halt to Monaco auction of pre-Columbian artifacts
Mexico is demanding that a Monaco auction house pull four pre-Columbian artifacts from sale — part of a wider campaign to recover ancient pieces from abroad.
A peek inside Guadalajara’s most exclusive country clubs
Guadalajara's country clubs may be accessible for those who play tennis, but becoming a member is something else entirely.
San Luis Potosí’s David Olvera rewrites the record books by swimming nonstop from Cozumel...
David Olvera already had a circumnavigation of Manhattan on his resume before swimming the 85 kilometers (53 miles) from Cozumel off the coast of Quintana Roo to the mainland at Cancún
Did you bring me anything? Where to find unique souvenirs from Mexico
The joy of souvenir shopping in Mexico isn't just buying things for friends and family, but also buying gifts for yourself, writes Ian Ostroff.
What is regenerative tourism and is it relevant while visiting Mexico?
Regenerative tourism, like sustainable tourism before it, sounds good in principle. But there's another side to this story.
3 authentic Mexican recipes (and secret cooking tips) from my abuelita
Ever wanted to know how to make authentic Mexican frijoles refritos? MND writer Gaby Solis shares her grandmother's recipe, plus recipes for chilaquiles and other Mexican comfort foods.
Made in Mexico: Grupo Herdez
Grupo Herdez doesn't just manufacture food for people in Mexico to eat, in important ways, it's also deciding which foods matter most and which recipes are being preserved.
Mexico City’s traditional agricultural canals are at risk of disappearing. Meet the activists trying...
Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
Building materials company Holcim to invest US $20M in its water conservation strategy
To date, Holcim has cut its water extraction volume by 58% by increasing the use of treated wastewater, recirculation technologies and predictive maintenance, which it implements at 71% of its plants in Mexico.
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.
The short reign of Emperor Agustín I in Mexico
Emperor Agustín I was the first leader of Mexico following its independence from Spain, but his reign was anything but peaceful.
Melchor Peredo, the last of Mexico’s great muralists, dies at 99
The great Veracruz artist had said that as long as he was alive, muralism was alive. Even now that he's gone, he leaves behind his work and a soon-to-be published book titled "A Revolution Continues."
Mexico demands halt to Monaco auction of pre-Columbian artifacts
Mexico is demanding that a Monaco auction house pull four pre-Columbian artifacts from sale — part of a wider campaign to recover ancient pieces from abroad.
‘Whales or gas’: Opposition builds against LNG projects in Gulf of California
A liquified natural gas project that would use the Gulf of California as a shipping lane threatens massive and irreversible environmental damage. But artists and activists are fighting back.
A peek inside Guadalajara’s most exclusive country clubs
Guadalajara's country clubs may be accessible for those who play tennis, but becoming a member is something else entirely.
San Luis Potosí’s David Olvera rewrites the record books by swimming nonstop from Cozumel to Cancún
David Olvera already had a circumnavigation of Manhattan on his resume before swimming the 85 kilometers (53 miles) from Cozumel off the coast of Quintana Roo to the mainland at Cancún
Sheinbaum inaugurates the first ‘Economic Well-Being Hub’ in Tlaxcala
The Tlaxcala hub, or Podecobi as they are known, is the first of what are planned to be 15 such development areas, designed to stimulate investment in selected urban areas throughout the country
Authorities find narcotunnel leading to the US in Sonora
It's the second such discovery since January of last year, when a tunnel was found crossing directly under the Río Bravo (Rio Grande) from Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua to El Paso, Texas.
International arrivals to Mexico up 9.3% in first 2 months of 2026
The strong numbers arrive as Mexico gears up for what could be a landmark summer, with the World Cup projected to bring in 5.5 million additional tourists during June and July.
Search groups plan pick-up soccer matches to keep Mexico’s disappeared in public eye
In the lead-up to a major demonstration outside of Banorte Stadium on June 11, the groups say they will stage informal soccer games on Sundays in the streets of Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico’s three World Cup host cities.
What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico
Buying and selling property in Mexico are different processes, but with each its important to get the details right ... and to find the right real estate agent.
Highest housing prices in Mexico? That would be Mexico City, Baja California Sur and...
The average price of a house in Mexico is 1.86 million pesos (US $104,323). In Mexico City, that average more than doubles. And if you really want to live in a beach resort community, well, those averages don't apply.
MND Local: The Baja business deal that soured Trump on Mexico
The Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico was meant to a crown jewel in a property empire, but its failure left its namesake feeling bitter.
On the ground with the Guadalajara water crisis
Protests continue in Guadalajara, despite the recent firing of the head of Guadalajara's water agency amid an ongoing water crisis.
Mexico City’s traditional agricultural canals are at risk of disappearing. Meet the activists trying...
Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
Building materials company Holcim to invest US $20M in its water conservation strategy
To date, Holcim has cut its water extraction volume by 58% by increasing the use of treated wastewater, recirculation technologies and predictive maintenance, which it implements at 71% of its plants in Mexico.
Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
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.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers.
USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.
Who is Rafael Prieto-Curiel, the mathematician saving Mexico through numbers?
According to an acclaimed Mexican mathematician, cartels are one of the leading employers in Mexico and stopping recruitment is key to reducing violent crime.
Mexico in Numbers: The 10 largest companies in Mexico
State-owned oil company Pemex leads the list of Mexico's biggest companies, in this week's edition of Mexico in Numbers.
The Holy Week tradition that keeps Mexican residents united in San Miguel de Allende
In this tight-knit city that's rapidly embracing outsiders, San Miguel's centuries-old tradition of creating a homemade Friday of Sorrows altar for public viewing is a community constant.
A road trip through the oldest coffee route in Mexico
In the highlands of eastern Veracruz lies Mexico's oldest coffee route, home to historic fincas and memorable cafes.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
3 authentic Mexican recipes (and secret cooking tips) from my abuelita
Ever wanted to know how to make authentic Mexican frijoles refritos? MND writer Gaby Solis shares her grandmother's recipe, plus recipes for chilaquiles and other Mexican comfort foods.
Made in Mexico: Grupo Herdez
Grupo Herdez doesn't just manufacture food for people in Mexico to eat, in important ways, it's also deciding which foods matter most and which recipes are being preserved.
What to cook in April: Take advantage of Mexico’s spring bounty
From asparagus with chile and lime to mango sorbet, Bel Woodhouse's got you covered with her favorite April recipes for all those fruits and vegetables available right now at your local mercado.
