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Mexico agrees to buy 11 Black Hawk helicopters from the United States for US $1.07 billion
The aircraft is, of course, designed for military use, but President Sheinbaum said the impetus for the purchase goes back to last year's deadly rains in Veracruz and elsewhere when there weren't enough helicopters immediately available for air rescue.
Sheinbaum meets with OpenAI’s Greg Brockman to discuss AI’s potential in Mexican healthcare
The president said the two agreed AI can improve medical care, though she gave no sign OpenAI will work with the government’s new health digitization council.
How safe is Mexico? MND hits the streets to get foreign residents’ take
Do you feel safe in Mexico? That's the question MND is putting to foreign residents in the newest episode our YouTube series, "MND Hits the Streets."
Mexico agrees to buy 11 Black Hawk helicopters from the United States for US...
The aircraft is, of course, designed for military use, but President Sheinbaum said the impetus for the purchase goes back to last year's deadly rains in Veracruz and elsewhere when there weren't enough helicopters immediately available for air rescue.
Sheinbaum meets with OpenAI’s Greg Brockman to discuss AI’s potential in Mexican healthcare
The president said the two agreed AI can improve medical care, though she gave no sign OpenAI will work with the government’s new health digitization council.
How safe is Mexico? MND hits the streets to get foreign residents’ take
Do you feel safe in Mexico? That's the question MND is putting to foreign residents in the newest episode our YouTube series, "MND Hits the Streets."
Inside the Mexico City auction of Canadian trafficker Ryan Wedding’s US $40 million motorcycle...
The seized assets are enough to make any bike lover drool, including luxury models, classics from previous eras and competition-tested racers. The auction's proceeds will go to social causes, such as aid for widows of the 2006 Pasta de Conchos mine disaster and to marginalized Indigenous communities.
Energy equipment manufacturer WEG will build a $250 million plant in Hidalgo, creating over...
The Brazilian company, a world leader in the manufacture of generators, alternators and transformers, has operated in Mexico for more than a quarter century, with its local headquarters in México state, and already employs 6,000 people.
MND LOCAL BCS: Baja 1000 revs up for action in Los Cabos as an...
Los Cabos is still buzzing from an epic golf finish that saw the youngest PGA winner in 95 years. But all eyes are now focused on this week's Baja 1000 race, which starts Friday in San José del Cabo.
Sheinbaum to address APEC business leaders in China: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
At Thursday’s mañanera, Economy Minister Ebrard outlined the president’s Shenzhen schedule, while Sheinbaum addressed a possible Trump meeting and whether talks with Xi could complicate U.S. trade negotiations.
Mexico in Numbers: The country’s tallest pyramids
Mexican pyramids may not top Egypt’s in height, but one holds a record even the Great Pyramid of Giza can’t beat.
Mexico and My Money: Protecting yourself from counterfeit bills
Counterfeit pesos are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon in Mexico. In the latest installment of our Mexicy and My Money series, Dawn Stoner looks at how to tell real bills from fake ones.
Growing solar panel use drives Mexico’s 9.4% rise this year in distributed energy
Distributed generation is a step toward a clean-energy future, as it simply refers to electricity generated at or near the point of consumption. Solar panels are the most common form of such on-site energy production, and they are increasing in Mexico, with Jalisco leading the way.
Indigenous language skills can now open the door to a career in Mexico’s Foreign...
Unlike before, proficiency in an Indigenous Mexican language, such as Zapótec or Nahuatl, can meet the agency's language requirement, In the U.S. alone, the first, and often only, tongue spoken by a half million Mexican citizens is not Spanish but Indigenous.
Is violence in Mexico really falling, and by how much?
The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) reported over 5,000 more homicides in 2025 than the federal government, the largest gap in more than a decade. The discrepancy may partly lie with the state prosecutors’ offices that are supplying the government’s figures.
More foreign tourists are visiting Mexico for its culture than for any other reason...
While surf, sand and sun have always been staples of Mexico's tourism industry, the world has gotten to know more about the country and what it has to offer in terms of history, archaeology, art and the remarkable ethnic diversity of its people.
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for September 2026: Jobs and economic growth boost president’s rating
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.
Sheinbaum meets with teen inventor of recycled solar water heater at National Palace
Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, a teenage girl who invented a solar water heater from recycled materials, visited President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace on Thursday to promote her invention and discuss ways to bring it to more households.
Mexican-Americans among historic winners in Tuesday’s US elections
While several Americans of Mexican descent flipped congressional seats, two in particular made history by becoming the first Latino governors of California (Xavier Becerra) and Texas (Gina Hinojosa) — those two states themselves being American of Mexican descent.
Cempasúchil: The flower that reunites lovers across life and death
Discover the ancient Mexica legend of cempasúchil, Mexico’s flower of the dead, and how its golden-orange blooms became an iconic symbol.
Inside the Mexico City auction of Canadian trafficker Ryan Wedding’s US $40 million motorcycle collection
The seized assets are enough to make any bike lover drool, including luxury models, classics from previous eras and competition-tested racers. The auction's proceeds will go to social causes, such as aid for widows of the 2006 Pasta de Conchos mine disaster and to marginalized Indigenous communities.
Energy equipment manufacturer WEG will build a $250 million plant in Hidalgo, creating over 2,000 jobs
The Brazilian company, a world leader in the manufacture of generators, alternators and transformers, has operated in Mexico for more than a quarter century, with its local headquarters in México state, and already employs 6,000 people.
MND LOCAL BCS: Baja 1000 revs up for action in Los Cabos as an epic year for cruise ship visits nears the finish line
Los Cabos is still buzzing from an epic golf finish that saw the youngest PGA winner in 95 years. But all eyes are now focused on this week's Baja 1000 race, which starts Friday in San José del Cabo.
Sheinbaum to address APEC business leaders in China: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
At Thursday’s mañanera, Economy Minister Ebrard outlined the president’s Shenzhen schedule, while Sheinbaum addressed a possible Trump meeting and whether talks with Xi could complicate U.S. trade negotiations.
Mexico in Numbers: The country’s tallest pyramids
Mexican pyramids may not top Egypt’s in height, but one holds a record even the Great Pyramid of Giza can’t beat.
Mexico and My Money: Protecting yourself from counterfeit bills
Counterfeit pesos are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon in Mexico. In the latest installment of our Mexicy and My Money series, Dawn Stoner looks at how to tell real bills from fake ones.
Energy equipment manufacturer WEG will build a $250 million plant in...
The Brazilian company, a world leader in the manufacture of generators, alternators and transformers, has operated in Mexico for more than a quarter century, with its local headquarters in México state, and already employs 6,000 people.
Why Tuesday’s US midterm results are a historic opportunity for Mexico-US relations: A perspective...
At a rare turning point for U.S.-Mexico ties, CEO Travis Bembenek makes a case for thinking big on both sides of the border.
Yet another Mexican national dies in the custody of ICE: A perspective from our...
After the death of a Mexican green card holder in ICE custody, Travis Bembenek looks at what is happening in the U.S., and why.
New episode: The real story behind Mexico’s record exports
Are you 'Confidently Wrong' about Mexican exports? Tune in to this week's podcast and find out.
Mexican Americans are Mexico’s untapped opportunity: A perspective from our CEO
Why hasn’t Mexico engaged its diaspora in the U.S. like India has? MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains the business and cultural opportunities at stake.
New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ breaks down the state of public education in Mexico
In the latest episode of Confidently Wrong, Travis and team dig into why Mexico’s public schools are struggling and what that means for the country.
Opinion: Why (most of) Mexico’s elites dislike Sheinbaum
According to the political analyst and communications strategist Emilio Lezama, Mexico has at least two elites: the cultural one, which more or less accepts Sheinbaum, and the economic one, which deeply dislikes her. Here's why.
Why Tuesday’s US midterm results are a historic opportunity for Mexico-US relations: A perspective...
At a rare turning point for U.S.-Mexico ties, CEO Travis Bembenek makes a case for thinking big on both sides of the border.
Yet another Mexican national dies in the custody of ICE: A perspective from our...
After the death of a Mexican green card holder in ICE custody, Travis Bembenek looks at what is happening in the U.S., and why.
Mexican Americans are Mexico’s untapped opportunity: A perspective from our CEO
Why hasn’t Mexico engaged its diaspora in the U.S. like India has? MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains the business and cultural opportunities at stake.
Mexico and My Money: Protecting yourself from counterfeit bills
Counterfeit pesos are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon in Mexico. In the latest installment of our Mexicy and My Money series, Dawn Stoner looks at how to tell real bills from fake ones.
Auto parts sector posts best month on record
The value of auto parts production in Mexico increased 9.1% year over year in August to reach US $11.118 billion, according to the National Auto Parts Industry (INA), a trade association.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.60
CAD
13.05
EUR
20.57
Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico as a new migrant caravan heads north...
Sheinbaum pushed back on the threat, saying no caravan has reached the U.S. border during Trump's second term.
Sheinbaum to address APEC business leaders in China: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
At Thursday’s mañanera, Economy Minister Ebrard outlined the president’s Shenzhen schedule, while Sheinbaum addressed a possible Trump meeting and whether talks with Xi could complicate U.S. trade negotiations.
Sheinbaum meets with OpenAI’s Greg Brockman to discuss AI’s potential in...
The president said the two agreed AI can improve medical care, though she gave no sign OpenAI will work with the government’s new health digitization council.
From hummingbirds to howler monkeys: Hiking adventures in Chiapas
Discover the most spectacular highland hiking trails from San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, from jungle journeys to birdwatching and wildlife viewing expeditions.
From the archive: Is the beach the real Mexico?
Does living in a touristy beach town count as being in "the real Mexico," and who gets to decide, anyway? Sarah DeVries wades into the thorny issue of authenticity.
My family always travels during Día de Muertos. Here’s what we’ve enjoyed most
Is there a better time to travel in Mexico than during Día de Muertos? Writer Alan Chazaro shares some of the singular celebrations that he and his family have experienced around the country.
How safe is Mexico? MND hits the streets to get foreign residents’ take
Do you feel safe in Mexico? That's the question MND is putting to foreign residents in the newest episode our YouTube series, "MND Hits the Streets."
More foreign tourists are visiting Mexico for its culture than for any other reason — including beach resorts
While surf, sand and sun have always been staples of Mexico's tourism industry, the world has gotten to know more about the country and what it has to offer in terms of history, archaeology, art and the remarkable ethnic diversity of its people.
Aeroméxico announces 6 new non-stop flights to US, Puerto Rico starting in 2027
The expansion includes Nashville, New Orleans and San Juan starting in June, and Orange County, Fort Lauderdale and Portland starting in January.
From the archive: Is the beach the real Mexico?
Does living in a touristy beach town count as being in "the real Mexico," and who gets to decide, anyway? Sarah DeVries wades into the thorny issue of authenticity.
My family always travels during Día de Muertos. Here’s what we’ve enjoyed most
Is there a better time to travel in Mexico than during Día de Muertos? Writer Alan Chazaro shares some of the singular celebrations that he and his family have experienced around the country.
Yet another Mexican national dies in the custody of ICE: A perspective from our...
After the death of a Mexican green card holder in ICE custody, Travis Bembenek looks at what is happening in the U.S., and why.
New episode: The real story behind Mexico’s record exports
Are you 'Confidently Wrong' about Mexican exports? Tune in to this week's podcast and find out.
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.
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%.
Inside the Otomí takeover of Mexico’s Indigenous affairs headquarters
Six years ago, roughly 100 members of the Otomí community walked into the headquarters of the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples in Mexico City. They've been there ever since, writes Tracy L. Barnett, and are still fighting for Indigenous rights.
Mexico and China launch joint archaeological project in Yucatán
The collaboration between Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and China's Shandong University aims to bring researchers and students from both nations together to preserve the heritage of Yaxcopoil, a small community located within the Chicxulub impact crater.
MND LOCAL BCS: Baja 1000 revs up for action in Los Cabos as an...
Los Cabos is still buzzing from an epic golf finish that saw the youngest PGA winner in 95 years. But all eyes are now focused on this week's Baja 1000 race, which starts Friday in San José del Cabo.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Eat, dance, swim, run, repeat!
Puerto Vallarta is showing off its gustatory bona fides with its upcoming International Gourmet Festival, but that's not the only great event on tap this month, writes Debbie Slobe.
More foreign tourists are visiting Mexico for its culture than for any other reason...
While surf, sand and sun have always been staples of Mexico's tourism industry, the world has gotten to know more about the country and what it has to offer in terms of history, archaeology, art and the remarkable ethnic diversity of its people.
Aeroméxico announces 6 new non-stop flights to US, Puerto Rico starting in 2027
The expansion includes Nashville, New Orleans and San Juan starting in June, and Orange County, Fort Lauderdale and Portland starting in January.
How to experience the Oaxaca Food, Wine, Craft Beer and Spirits Festival
One of Oaxaca's premier gastronomic events — the Oaxaca Food, Wine, Craft Beer and Spirits Festival — returns in February 2027. Organizer Donna Shields dishes on all the details.
From the archive: What’s inside that piñata? A guide to Mexican candy
Classic Mexican brand-name candies aren't just sweet; they can be salty, spicy, tart or all of the above! Sarah DeVries guides you through the basics.
Government invests US $60M to restore polluted, drought-impacted Lake Pátzcuaro
Four new wastewater plants are being built and six plants are being renovated alongside environmental rehabilitation actions to restore the health of Mexico's third-largest lake.
Hurricanes? Above-average rainfall? They weren’t enough to prevent more drought in Mexico
This year's El Niño leads to drought by increasing temperatures in Mexico's north and oceanic temperatures in the Pacific. Temporary hurricanes and low-pressure troughs haven't changed that.
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.
Indigenous language skills can now open the door to a career in Mexico’s Foreign Service
Unlike before, proficiency in an Indigenous Mexican language, such as Zapótec or Nahuatl, can meet the agency's language requirement, In the U.S. alone, the first, and often only, tongue spoken by a half million Mexican citizens is not Spanish but Indigenous.
Inside the Otomí takeover of Mexico’s Indigenous affairs headquarters
Six years ago, roughly 100 members of the Otomí community walked into the headquarters of the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples in Mexico City. They've been there ever since, writes Tracy L. Barnett, and are still fighting for Indigenous rights.
Mexico and China launch joint archaeological project in Yucatán
The collaboration between Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and China's Shandong University aims to bring researchers and students from both nations together to preserve the heritage of Yaxcopoil, a small community located within the Chicxulub impact crater.
How safe is Mexico? MND hits the streets to get foreign residents’ take
Do you feel safe in Mexico? That's the question MND is putting to foreign residents in the newest episode our YouTube series, "MND Hits the Streets."
MND LOCAL BCS: Baja 1000 revs up for action in Los Cabos as an epic year for cruise ship visits nears the finish line
Los Cabos is still buzzing from an epic golf finish that saw the youngest PGA winner in 95 years. But all eyes are now focused on this week's Baja 1000 race, which starts Friday in San José del Cabo.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Eat, dance, swim, run, repeat!
Puerto Vallarta is showing off its gustatory bona fides with its upcoming International Gourmet Festival, but that's not the only great event on tap this month, writes Debbie Slobe.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.60
CAD
13.05
EUR
20.57
El Jalapeño: Mexico City man forced to buy event merchandise to obtain tortillas outside...
Mexico City's embrace of large-scale events is driving tourism to new heights, but negatively impacting local residents like Rodrigo Morales.
El Jalapeño: Government clarifies 59 million liters of fuel were not stolen, just logistically...
What was thought to be the largest seizure of stolen fuel in Mexico's history turned out to be something else ... we think.
El Jalapeño: California high-speed rail project reaches -25% completion as Mexico line hits 25%
As Mexico's Querétaro-Irapuato train line rapidly progresses towards completion, the California high-speed rail project has fallen even farther behind its schedule and budget.
El Jalapeño: Chipotle mystified after Mexican diners treat fast-casual burrito bowl as lunch instead...
Corporate strategists at Chipotle Mexican Grill are scrambling to revise their crisis management protocols after diners in Nuevo León inexplicably seem to like the chain's food.
El Jalapeño: Baja man protests three-week CFE outage by hosting open bar in lobby
Three weeks after his power was cut off, a Baja man decided to lodge a creative protest at his local CFE office.
Mexico in Numbers: The country’s tallest pyramids
Mexican pyramids may not top Egypt’s in height, but one holds a record even the Great Pyramid of Giza can’t beat.
Mexico and My Money: Protecting yourself from counterfeit bills
Counterfeit pesos are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon in Mexico. In the latest installment of our Mexicy and My Money series, Dawn Stoner looks at how to tell real bills from fake ones.
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for September 2026: Jobs and economic growth boost president’s rating
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 Tutor | US midterm elections
A change in Congress could shift Trump's focus abroad, potentially bringing fresh demands for Mexico's government. Learn more about it with MND Tutor.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 7th
Chicken, "Checo" and cell phone restrictions in schools. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Jalisco governor details US $1.3B investment in Guadalajara’s water infrastructure: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus headlined the president's Wednesday presser to announce a "historic agreement" between state and federal authorities to clean up the Guadalajara metropolitan area's water supply after months of escalating protests.
Government invests US $60M to restore polluted, drought-impacted Lake Pátzcuaro
Four new wastewater plants are being built and six plants are being renovated alongside environmental rehabilitation actions to restore the health of Mexico's third-largest lake.
Hurricanes? Above-average rainfall? They weren’t enough to prevent more drought in Mexico
This year's El Niño leads to drought by increasing temperatures in Mexico's north and oceanic temperatures in the Pacific. Temporary hurricanes and low-pressure troughs haven't changed that.
30 years after the Zapatistas shook Mexico, Indigenous leaders confront an unfinished struggle
Tracy L. Barnett takes us inside the Congreso Nacional Indígena's 30th anniversary meeting, where many of the same struggles continue to affect the community three decades later.
MND Local Guadalajara: New water protest draws thousands, Zapopan officials scrutinized over abandoned pet...
Protests continue in Guadalajara over the metro area's ongoing water crisis, while in nearby Zapopan, it's the large numbers of dogs and cats being euthanized that have drawn outrage.
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.
Auto parts sector posts best month on record
The value of auto parts production in Mexico increased 9.1% year over year in August to reach US $11.118 billion, according to the National Auto Parts Industry (INA), a trade association.
Ebrard: More than US $8B in data center projects in the works
"I think we're going to continue encouraging [data centers'] installation and operation in our country," Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday, because they will allow Mexico to strengthen its technological capabilities and its participation in the development of AI.
US commerce secretary’s resistance to cutting tariffs stalls trade talks with Mexico
Mexico is on record as citing tariff relief as its top priority in trade negotiations with the U.S, and the two sides were reportedly close to an agreement when Secretary Lutnick stepped in, accordng to the Wall Street Journal.
More foreign tourists are visiting Mexico for its culture than for any other reason...
While surf, sand and sun have always been staples of Mexico's tourism industry, the world has gotten to know more about the country and what it has to offer in terms of history, archaeology, art and the remarkable ethnic diversity of its people.
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for September 2026: Jobs and economic growth boost president’s rating
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.
Sheinbaum meets with teen inventor of recycled solar water heater at National Palace
Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, a teenage girl who invented a solar water heater from recycled materials, visited President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace on Thursday to promote her invention and discuss ways to bring it to more households.
Mexican-Americans among historic winners in Tuesday’s US elections
While several Americans of Mexican descent flipped congressional seats, two in particular made history by becoming the first Latino governors of California (Xavier Becerra) and Texas (Gina Hinojosa) — those two states themselves being American of Mexican descent.
