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New 11-tower hotel and apartment complex proposed for Bahía de Banderas
The latest proposal for a beachside tourist development on the Nayarit coast comes as Sheinbaum works with the governor on a Master Plan for responsible construction and tourism.
Mexico fails the 2025 PISA evaluation: A perspective from our CEO
Globally, the 2025 PISA testing results are concerning, but Mexico's results are a significant red flag. Here's why, according to MND CEO Travis Bembenek.
500 Chihuahua farmers are benefitting from a 20-year-old Tec student’s prize-winning filtration invention
Luis Ángel Robles Morales, an engineering student from a farming family, was honored with a 2026 Garza Sada Award for his water-use-extending filtration system, which has already proved its worth where it counts: out in the fields.
New 11-tower hotel and apartment complex proposed for Bahía de Banderas
The latest proposal for a beachside tourist development on the Nayarit coast comes as Sheinbaum works with the governor on a Master Plan for responsible construction and tourism.
Mexico fails the 2025 PISA evaluation: A perspective from our CEO
Globally, the 2025 PISA testing results are concerning, but Mexico's results are a significant red flag. Here's why, according to MND CEO Travis Bembenek.
500 Chihuahua farmers are benefitting from a 20-year-old Tec student’s prize-winning filtration invention
Luis Ángel Robles Morales, an engineering student from a farming family, was honored with a 2026 Garza Sada Award for his water-use-extending filtration system, which has already proved its worth where it counts: out in the fields.
Latest PISA survey reveals 4 in 10 Mexican students do not meet basic level...
The 41.8% of Mexican students aged 15 who scored below the basic level in the science/math/reading triad was more than double the 19.7% average of all countries in the OECD.
Authorities seize 300 computers from cryptomining farm siphoning power from Puebla grid
Authorities discovered the clandestine facility in Tlaola, a municipality in northern Puebla near the Nuevo Necaxa Dam — the second such bust in a year connected to this power source.
MND Local: Pro tennis and golf face uncertainty in Los Cabos
Two of the signature golf and tennis events on the Los Cabos sporting calendar are bracing for changes as the ATP and PGA revamp their upcoming calendars, writes Chris Sands.
US, Mexico carry out ‘High Eagle’ operation to ground cartel drones along border
The stage of the operation currently underway involves the deployment of forces in the border region of each country, supported by fixed and mobile anti-drone equipment.
2 Mexican soccer stars make history with Ballon d’Or nominations
Julián Quiñones is only the second Mexican man to garner a nomination for the global award, while Scarlett Camberos is the first Mexican woman to be so honored.
Daily homicides down 53% in latest security report: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
The daily homicide average in August was the lowest of any month since Sheinbaum took office 23 months ago.
Rodolfo ‘Baby’ Casanova and the golden age of Mexican boxing
Renowned as a birthplace of boxing champions, one of Mexico's greatest fighters during its early 20th century "golden age" was Rodolfo "Baby" Casanova, writes Bob Pateman.
Alfonso Cuarón enters the gothic-horror realm of Dungeons & Dragons
Alfonso Cuarón, the Mexico City-born director of “Y tu mamá también” and “Roma,” is heading back to Netflix — this time to executive produce “Ravenloft,” a live-action series set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
2 years into operations, Olmeca Refinery reports its best month yet
The refinery, a US $21 billion facility built on the Tabasco coast during Andrés Manuel López Obrador's presidency, produced an average of 252,498 barrels of fuel per day in July — an annual gain of 62.4%.
Mexico City for 1: The ultimate solo dining guide
The capital has everything from sophisticated canapés to casual bites to dinner and a show. Local guide Monica Belot takes you on a tour of CDMX's best solo dining joints.
From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of making mistakes
From the archive: Mexicans are usually charmed when non-native speakers try to speak their language. They’re patient, encouraging and try to be helpful.
Mexico nets 2 gold medals at World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam
Mexico's three overall medals at the Championships was a record haul for the country that included a long-sought-after Gold for star rower Kenia Lechuga for winning the lightweight race.
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.
The lessons on living a good life you learn in Mexico
After six years of living in Mexico, Charlotte Smith reflects on the lessons she has learned as a result of the move, and how they have led to a better life.
Latest PISA survey reveals 4 in 10 Mexican students do not meet basic level in science, math and reading
The 41.8% of Mexican students aged 15 who scored below the basic level in the science/math/reading triad was more than double the 19.7% average of all countries in the OECD.
Authorities seize 300 computers from cryptomining farm siphoning power from Puebla grid
Authorities discovered the clandestine facility in Tlaola, a municipality in northern Puebla near the Nuevo Necaxa Dam — the second such bust in a year connected to this power source.
MND Local: Pro tennis and golf face uncertainty in Los Cabos
Two of the signature golf and tennis events on the Los Cabos sporting calendar are bracing for changes as the ATP and PGA revamp their upcoming calendars, writes Chris Sands.
US, Mexico carry out ‘High Eagle’ operation to ground cartel drones along border
The stage of the operation currently underway involves the deployment of forces in the border region of each country, supported by fixed and mobile anti-drone equipment.
2 Mexican soccer stars make history with Ballon d’Or nominations
Julián Quiñones is only the second Mexican man to garner a nomination for the global award, while Scarlett Camberos is the first Mexican woman to be so honored.
Daily homicides down 53% in latest security report: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
The daily homicide average in August was the lowest of any month since Sheinbaum took office 23 months ago.
Goods from Mexico now make up almost one-fifth of the US...
Mexico's share of the $332.92 billion U.S. import market in July was 18.2%, ahead of Canada (10.1%) and more than double that of China (8.1%).
Mexico fails the 2025 PISA evaluation: A perspective from our CEO
Globally, the 2025 PISA testing results are concerning, but Mexico's results are a significant red flag. Here's why, according to MND CEO Travis Bembenek.
New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast tackles expat money habits and mistakes
In a new episode of "Confidently Wrong," George and Travis unpack survey results from 700-plus expats across Mexico — their money habits, mistakes and best financial advice.
Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A perspective from our...
The peso is near record highs against the dollar in what looks like an unbreakable trend. Our CEO rounds up his top columns explaining why — and what's next.
What I learned from our two summer interns: A perspective from our CEO
Travis Bembenek reflects on mentoring two summer interns — and what their relationship with AI, reading and writing reveals about the next generation of journalists.
‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: What one man’s heart surgery story reveals about healthcare in Mexico
Co-host George Reavis shares his firsthand experience of heart surgery in Mexico — the doctors, the costs, the insurance and what he'd do differently — in the latest "Confidently Wrong" episode.
Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A perspective from our...
The peso is near record highs against the dollar in what looks like an unbreakable trend. Our CEO rounds up his top columns explaining why — and what's next.
Opinion: Mexican supply chains obey the laws of physics
For 30 years, one product category ruled Mexican exports without interruption: automobiles and auto parts. That era just ended. CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas reveals what's coming down the conveyor belt and where Mexico needs to step up.
What I learned from our two summer interns: A perspective from our CEO
Travis Bembenek reflects on mentoring two summer interns — and what their relationship with AI, reading and writing reveals about the next generation of journalists.
Why I’m moving to Washington and embracing Mexico’s cultural diplomacy
MND contributor María Meléndez reflects on leaving Mexico City for Washington, D.C., joining Mexico’s cultural diplomacy work, and illuminating the ties that bind the two nations.
Mexico’s foreign affairs head seeks common ground with China in Beijing
SRE Minister Roberto Velasco's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes place in the context of trade tensions between the two countries over tariffs that Mexico imposed this year.
Trump says Mexico is only good for ‘tamales and tomatoes.’ Trade data says otherwise
U.S. President Donald Trump reasserted on Friday that Mexico has "nothing" the United States needs — apart from "hot tamales" and "tomatoes" — and therefore the U.S. could cease trading with its southern neighbor.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
16.91
CAD
12.28
EUR
19.68
After renaming the Gulf and a Great Lake, Trump proposes a ‘more prestigious and...
U.S. President Trump would apparently like to rename New Mexico "New America," even though he has no legal authority to change the name of a U.S. state.
Mexico’s foreign affairs head seeks common ground with China in Beijing
SRE Minister Roberto Velasco's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes place in the context of trade tensions between the two countries over tariffs that Mexico imposed this year.
Daily homicides down 53% in latest security report: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
The daily homicide average in August was the lowest of any month since Sheinbaum took office 23 months ago.
From the archive: To friend or not to friend other expats in Mexico?
Making friends with other expats in Mexico can be complicated. Writer Sarah DeVries explains why that is, and why friendships with Mexicans are often longer lasting.
From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of making mistakes
From the archive: Mexicans are usually charmed when non-native speakers try to speak their language. They’re patient, encouraging and try to be helpful.
Activists rally to stop luxury project on Yucatán dunes
Yucatán activists are fighting a luxury beach development, warning it could harm fragile dunes, endangered species and local communities.
New 11-tower hotel and apartment complex proposed for Bahía de Banderas
The latest proposal for a beachside tourist development on the Nayarit coast comes as Sheinbaum works with the governor on a Master Plan for responsible construction and tourism.
Led by Quintana Roo, Mexico’s tourism GDP ranks fourth globally, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council
The high-level performance places Mexico behind only the United States, China and Germany, and makes it the only Latin American nation in the top 10 in both the leisure tourism and overall tourism categories.
United adds direct US flights to Chiapas and Los Cabos starting in October
The Tuxtla-Houston route marks the first direct flight connecting the U.S. and the southern state of Chiapas in over a decade.
From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of making mistakes
From the archive: Mexicans are usually charmed when non-native speakers try to speak their language. They’re patient, encouraging and try to be helpful.
Activists rally to stop luxury project on Yucatán dunes
Yucatán activists are fighting a luxury beach development, warning it could harm fragile dunes, endangered species and local communities.
New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast tackles expat money habits and mistakes
In a new episode of "Confidently Wrong," George and Travis unpack survey results from 700-plus expats across Mexico — their money habits, mistakes and best financial advice.
Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A perspective from our...
The peso is near record highs against the dollar in what looks like an unbreakable trend. Our CEO rounds up his top columns explaining why — and what's next.
Supply-demand squeeze could push Mexico home prices up 8% by the end of 2026
By metropolitan area, Guadalajara experienced the highest housing price increase, at 11%, followed by Monterrey, 8.3%, and Puebla-Tlaxcala, 8.5%.
A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo...
A project to revamp Federal Highway 134 could make Zihuatanejo a much easier ride from Mexico City, and CDMX's favorite weekend getaway, Valle de Bravo, is conveniently right between both.
The singing frog that came to symbolize midcentury Mexico
A look at how midcentury Mexico sold itself to U.S. tourists, from Taxco’s Cantarranas nightclub to the rise of the iconic Señor Frog.
Chiapas town reclaims Guinness World Record for world’s biggest cheese ball
The feat required 15,500 liters of fresh milk, a specially designed rotating platform, three test runs, a lot of hard work and a long tradition of highly lauded cheese production in the town of Pijijiapan, population 18,000.
Mexico City for 1: The ultimate solo dining guide
The capital has everything from sophisticated canapés to casual bites to dinner and a show. Local guide Monica Belot takes you on a tour of CDMX's best solo dining joints.
The singing frog that came to symbolize midcentury Mexico
A look at how midcentury Mexico sold itself to U.S. tourists, from Taxco’s Cantarranas nightclub to the rise of the iconic Señor Frog.
Led by Quintana Roo, Mexico’s tourism GDP ranks fourth globally, according to the ...
The high-level performance places Mexico behind only the United States, China and Germany, and makes it the only Latin American nation in the top 10 in both the leisure tourism and overall tourism categories.
United adds direct US flights to Chiapas and Los Cabos starting in October
The Tuxtla-Houston route marks the first direct flight connecting the U.S. and the southern state of Chiapas in over a decade.
Is it parmesan-style or Parmesano? Mexico-US trade talks hit snag over cheese names
Are popular cheeses like feta and manchego generic or region-specific? Mexico has already agreed with the EU that the latter is the case, which the U.S. claims threatens its US $2 billion worth of cheese exports to Mexico.
The Jewish-Mexican food traditions hiding in plain sight
Jewish immigrants first arrived in Mexico in the 16th century. Since then, they have made notable contributions to the country's food culture, especially in Mexico City, writes Lydia Carey.
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 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.
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.
Alfonso Cuarón enters the gothic-horror realm of Dungeons & Dragons
Alfonso Cuarón, the Mexico City-born director of “Y tu mamá también” and “Roma,” is heading back to Netflix — this time to executive produce “Ravenloft,” a live-action series set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
The singing frog that came to symbolize midcentury Mexico
A look at how midcentury Mexico sold itself to U.S. tourists, from Taxco’s Cantarranas nightclub to the rise of the iconic Señor Frog.
Chiapas town reclaims Guinness World Record for world’s biggest cheese ball
The feat required 15,500 liters of fresh milk, a specially designed rotating platform, three test runs, a lot of hard work and a long tradition of highly lauded cheese production in the town of Pijijiapan, population 18,000.
Meet the pioneers of Lake Chapala’s emerging wine country
A short boat trip on Lake Chapala brings visitors to Finca La Estramancia, a boutique winery that is a dream come true for its owners, writes John Pint.
Mexico City for 1: The ultimate solo dining guide
The capital has everything from sophisticated canapés to casual bites to dinner and a show. Local guide Monica Belot takes you on a tour of CDMX's best solo dining joints.
The singing frog that came to symbolize midcentury Mexico
A look at how midcentury Mexico sold itself to U.S. tourists, from Taxco’s Cantarranas nightclub to the rise of the iconic Señor Frog.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
16.91
CAD
12.28
EUR
19.68
El Jalapeño: AI-driven manufacturing is booming in Mexico, says AI
AI driven manufacturing helped spur record exports from Mexico in July, a trend that will continue, says AI.
El Jalapeño: Aside from derailments, budget overruns, low ridership and environmental issues, Maya Train...
Government officials continue to assert that the Maya Train is a massive access, despite all evidence to the contrary.
El Jalapeño: US, Mexico near trade war over right to misname European cheese
The U.S. and Mexico are locked in a bitter dispute over fake cheese, putting the future of the USMCA agreement in very real peril.
El Jalapeño: US asks Mexico to keep its citizens from even looking at the...
Recent high-level talks between Mexico and the U.S. to curb illegal immigration came with an unusual request from the Trump administration.
El Jalapeño: Jalisco residents fear real-life Guillermo del Toro horror movie following discovery of...
A terrifying scenario out of a Guillermo del Toro movie has Jalisco residents worried about the possibility of a zombie apocalypse.
Mexico fails the 2025 PISA evaluation: A perspective from our CEO
Globally, the 2025 PISA testing results are concerning, but Mexico's results are a significant red flag. Here's why, according to MND CEO Travis Bembenek.
MND Tutor | President Sheinbaum’s 2nd annual report
President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered her second address to the nation. Discover more about her administration with MND Tutor.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 5th
State news, sports and President Sheinbaum's approval ratings. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Mexico in Numbers: How Taiwanese imports are fueling Mexico’s record tech exports
Mexico's exports hit a record $81.4 billion in July, driven by AI servers. But less than 5% of the content in those "Made in Mexico" products is actually Mexican.
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for July 2026: The president sees near 10-point gain since...
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
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.
Inside the amphibious history and identity of Tenochtitlán-Mexico City
Over the course of more than five centuries, Tenochtitlán transformed from an aquatic land to the amphibious identity of modern Mexico City.
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.
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.
Mexico’s foreign affairs head seeks common ground with China in Beijing
SRE Minister Roberto Velasco's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes place in the context of trade tensions between the two countries over tariffs that Mexico imposed this year.
Opinion: Mexican supply chains obey the laws of physics
For 30 years, one product category ruled Mexican exports without interruption: automobiles and auto parts. That era just ended. CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas reveals what's coming down the conveyor belt and where Mexico needs to step up.
Foreign Minister Velasco boosts culture, trade and education during busy 2-day visit to South...
The SRE head's broad-ranging and productive visit to Mexico's fifth-largest trading partner will be capped by the upcoming visit to Mexico of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to sign the Mexico-Korea Action Plan.
Mexico City for 1: The ultimate solo dining guide
The capital has everything from sophisticated canapés to casual bites to dinner and a show. Local guide Monica Belot takes you on a tour of CDMX's best solo dining joints.
From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of making mistakes
From the archive: Mexicans are usually charmed when non-native speakers try to speak their language. They’re patient, encouraging and try to be helpful.
Mexico nets 2 gold medals at World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam
Mexico's three overall medals at the Championships was a record haul for the country that included a long-sought-after Gold for star rower Kenia Lechuga for winning the lightweight race.
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.
