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.

MND Tutor | President Sheinbaum’s 2nd annual report

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Tipping is commonplace in the U.S., but here in Mexico, it's more complex. Discover why modern tipping culture matters with MND Tutor.
a group of people making friends in Mexico

From the archive: To friend or not to friend other expats in Mexico?

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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.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 5th

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State news, sports and President Sheinbaum's approval ratings. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?

MND Tutor | President Sheinbaum’s 2nd annual report

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Tipping is commonplace in the U.S., but here in Mexico, it's more complex. Discover why modern tipping culture matters with MND Tutor.
a group of people making friends in Mexico

From the archive: To friend or not to friend other expats in Mexico?

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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.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 5th

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State news, sports and President Sheinbaum's approval ratings. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
A senor frog on a sign in Cancun.

The singing frog that came to symbolize midcentury Mexico

1
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.
Kombucha of the homemade variety

Is Mexican-made kombucha underrated?

0
Long prized in Asia, kombucha's popularity took off in the U.S. in the 1990s, and in Mexico soon afterward thanks to several underrated national producers, writes Alan Chazaro.
YouTube video thumbnail shows mexican pesos and cartoons of the hosts with the title "Confidently Wrong about Mexico and My Money"

New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast tackles expat money habits and mistakes

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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.
A bill counting machine counting 500-Mexican peso bills

Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A perspective from our...

6
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.
Medical illustration of drug-resistant, nontyphoidal, Salmonella sp. bacteria

135 doctors sickened by salmonella outbreak at Mexico City’s General Hospital

2
Authorities reportedly ignored doctors' initial complaints of food poisoning symptoms, adding to the seriousness of the outbreak. The problem has since been traced to an in-hospital eating facility run by outside contractors.
Mexican peso banknotes and coins

The super peso is back. What does that mean for Mexico?

1
Is the return of the super peso good news for Mexico? From inflation to cross-border transfers, here's how a strong peso impacts the country and its inhabitants.
Cancun easter week

Led by Quintana Roo, Mexico’s tourism GDP ranks fourth globally, according to the ...

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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.

El Jalapeño: Aside from derailments, budget overruns, low ridership and environmental issues, Maya Train...

4
Government officials continue to assert that the Maya Train is a massive access, despite all evidence to the contrary.
Downtown Monterrey in Nuevo León

Baja California Sur, Nuevo León and Querétaro lead new foreign investment in first half...

0
Three states defied a slowdown in new foreign investment: BCS rode a tourism boom, Nuevo León nearly tripled new FDI and Querétaro surged 158%. See what's fueling each state's growth.
A group of tourists walking through a charming village in Mexico

From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of making mistakes

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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.
Mexican rower Kenia Lechuga

Mexico nets 2 gold medals at World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam

2
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.
Bird looking for drinking water in Mexico City

How Mexico City can solve its 400-year water crisis

6
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

15
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.

Guadalajara residents turn to citizen science as water crisis deepens

4
A growing body of evidence from Guadalajara citizen scientists about the city's water crisis has emboldened locals to weigh up legal action against authorities.
A senor frog on a sign in Cancun.

The singing frog that came to symbolize midcentury Mexico

1
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.
Kombucha of the homemade variety

Is Mexican-made kombucha underrated?

0
Long prized in Asia, kombucha's popularity took off in the U.S. in the 1990s, and in Mexico soon afterward thanks to several underrated national producers, writes Alan Chazaro.
YouTube video thumbnail shows mexican pesos and cartoons of the hosts with the title "Confidently Wrong about Mexico and My Money"

New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast tackles expat money habits and mistakes

1
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.
A bill counting machine counting 500-Mexican peso bills

Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A perspective from our CEO

6
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.
Medical illustration of drug-resistant, nontyphoidal, Salmonella sp. bacteria

135 doctors sickened by salmonella outbreak at Mexico City’s General Hospital

2
Authorities reportedly ignored doctors' initial complaints of food poisoning symptoms, adding to the seriousness of the outbreak. The problem has since been traced to an in-hospital eating facility run by outside contractors.
Mexican peso banknotes and coins

The super peso is back. What does that mean for Mexico?

1
Is the return of the super peso good news for Mexico? From inflation to cross-border transfers, here's how a strong peso impacts the country and its inhabitants.
A bill counting machine counting 500-Mexican peso bills

Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A...

6
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.
YouTube video thumbnail shows mexican pesos and cartoons of the hosts with the title "Confidently Wrong about Mexico and My Money"

New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast tackles expat money habits and mistakes

1
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.
A bill counting machine counting 500-Mexican peso bills

Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A perspective from our...

6
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.
MND CEO Travis Bembenek with interns Zella and Jared Tucker

What I learned from our two summer interns: A perspective from our CEO

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Travis Bembenek reflects on mentoring two summer interns — and what their relationship with AI, reading and writing reveals about the next generation of journalists.
The YouTube thumbnail of the Confidently Wrong podcast shows cartoon images of the hosts and a stock image of a doctor

‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: What one man’s heart surgery story reveals about healthcare in Mexico

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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.
Rows of servers inside an AI data center

The hottest product on the planet is increasingly made in Mexico: A perspective from...

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For decades, cars led Mexico's exports to the U.S. Now AI servers have taken the crown. Our CEO breaks down what's really happening in the trade relationship — and why it matters.
A bill counting machine counting 500-Mexican peso bills

Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A perspective from our...

6
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.
Smart logistics concept. Communication network. Digital transformation.

Opinion: Mexican supply chains obey the laws of physics

3
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.
MND CEO Travis Bembenek with interns Zella and Jared Tucker

What I learned from our two summer interns: A perspective from our CEO

11
Travis Bembenek reflects on mentoring two summer interns — and what their relationship with AI, reading and writing reveals about the next generation of journalists.
Exterior of the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Why I’m moving to Washington and embracing Mexico’s cultural diplomacy

11
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.
Mexican peso banknotes and coins

The super peso is back. What does that mean for Mexico?

1
Is the return of the super peso good news for Mexico? From inflation to cross-border transfers, here's how a strong peso impacts the country and its inhabitants.
Downtown Monterrey in Nuevo León

Baja California Sur, Nuevo León and Querétaro lead new foreign investment in first half...

0
Three states defied a slowdown in new foreign investment: BCS rode a tourism boom, Nuevo León nearly tripled new FDI and Querétaro surged 158%. See what's fueling each state's growth.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
16.89
CAD
12.20
EUR
19.62
Alejandro Moreno, leader of Mexico's PRI party, speaking at a podium during a congressional session in Mexico City.

‘A pact with organized crime’: Opposition’s response to Sheinbaum’s second year report

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Sheinbaum says homicides are down. Not so, opposition leaders countered this week, alleging a cover-up on crime stats and a "pact" with cartels.
President Sheinbaum at her September 3 mañanera press conference.

Sheinbaum touts Mexico’s trade position amid US tariff talks: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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President Sheinbaum reported on the ongoing Mexico-U.S. tariff talks, recapped her meeting with Columbian ex-President Petro and addressed a recent high-profile murder at her Thursday presser.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Defense minister responds to US anti-drone border operations: Friday’s mañanera recapped

1
President Sheinbaum traveled to Zacatecas for her Friday presser, where officials touted security gains, addressed US drone takedowns and reported on the killing of a well-known musician and his family.
a group of people making friends in Mexico

From the archive: To friend or not to friend other expats in Mexico?

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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.
A group of tourists walking through a charming village in Mexico

From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of making mistakes

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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.
The Chuburná region in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.

Activists rally to stop luxury project on Yucatán dunes

2
Yucatán activists are fighting a luxury beach development, warning it could harm fragile dunes, endangered species and local communities.
Cancun easter week

Led by Quintana Roo, Mexico’s tourism GDP ranks fourth globally, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council

0
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.
Downtown Tuxtla Gutiérrez

United adds direct US flights to Chiapas and Los Cabos starting in October

1
The Tuxtla-Houston route marks the first direct flight connecting the U.S. and the southern state of Chiapas in over a decade.
Shadow of two motorcycle riders on a road through Jalisco

‘Throttle Therapy’ in Mexico: Sometimes, it’s not about the miles

1
You don't have to travel very far in Mexico to have a motorcycle road trip adventure, and the only impetus you need is the urge for some "throttle therapy," writes Charlotte Smith.
A group of tourists walking through a charming village in Mexico

From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of making mistakes

0
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.
The Chuburná region in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.

Activists rally to stop luxury project on Yucatán dunes

2
Yucatán activists are fighting a luxury beach development, warning it could harm fragile dunes, endangered species and local communities.
A bill counting machine counting 500-Mexican peso bills

Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A perspective from our...

6
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.
MND CEO Travis Bembenek with interns Zella and Jared Tucker

What I learned from our two summer interns: A perspective from our CEO

11
Travis Bembenek reflects on mentoring two summer interns — and what their relationship with AI, reading and writing reveals about the next generation of journalists.
homes in Guadalajara, Mexico

Supply-demand squeeze could push Mexico home prices up 8% by the end of 2026

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By metropolitan area, Guadalajara experienced the highest housing price increase, at 11%, followed by Monterrey, 8.3%, and Puebla-Tlaxcala, 8.5%. 
Skyline of Valle de Bravo, Mexico state

A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo...

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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.
A man holds up a Guiness World Record plaque in front of a giant ball of quesillo string cheese

Chiapas town reclaims Guinness World Record for world’s biggest cheese ball

1
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.
Ana Valdez

Meet Ana Valdez, a Forbes ’50 over 50′ illuminating the Latino narrative in the...

1
Valdez leads the Los Angeles-based Latino Donor Collaborative, a data-forward organization providing a new narrative about U.S. Latinos that accurately reflects their contributions to society, politics and the economy.
Kombucha of the homemade variety

Is Mexican-made kombucha underrated?

0
Long prized in Asia, kombucha's popularity took off in the U.S. in the 1990s, and in Mexico soon afterward thanks to several underrated national producers, writes Alan Chazaro.
AORA model

‘Sexy and hot, like Mexico’: How Mexican beauty brand AORA is taking on the...

0
Rooted in Mexican identity and with a commitment to environmental sustainability, Mexican beauty brand AORA has quickly made a name for itself in a very competitive industry, writes Gaby Solís.
Downtown Tuxtla Gutiérrez

United adds direct US flights to Chiapas and Los Cabos starting in October

1
The Tuxtla-Houston route marks the first direct flight connecting the U.S. and the southern state of Chiapas in over a decade.
Shadow of two motorcycle riders on a road through Jalisco

‘Throttle Therapy’ in Mexico: Sometimes, it’s not about the miles

1
You don't have to travel very far in Mexico to have a motorcycle road trip adventure, and the only impetus you need is the urge for some "throttle therapy," writes Charlotte Smith.
Cabrito being cooked in Nuevo León

The Jewish-Mexican food traditions hiding in plain sight

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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.
strawberries

Mexico is fighting a US antidumping tariff on strawberries

2
The U.S. is looking to punish Mexico for allegedly selling "winter strawberries" at prices so far below market value that U.S. producers cannot hope to compete. A ruling against Mexico could threaten thousands of small businesses and 150,000 jobs.
Bird looking for drinking water in Mexico City

How Mexico City can solve its 400-year water crisis

6
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.
A visual reimagining of the ancient city with mountains in the background

Inside the amphibious history and identity of Tenochtitlán-Mexico City

1
Over the course of more than five centuries, Tenochtitlán transformed from an aquatic land to the amphibious identity of modern Mexico City.
Yoga practitioners on mats

How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City

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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

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
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.
A senor frog on a sign in Cancun.

The singing frog that came to symbolize midcentury Mexico

1
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.
A man holds up a Guiness World Record plaque in front of a giant ball of quesillo string cheese

Chiapas town reclaims Guinness World Record for world’s biggest cheese ball

1
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.
Ana Valdez

Meet Ana Valdez, a Forbes ’50 over 50′ illuminating the Latino narrative in the United States

1
Valdez leads the Los Angeles-based Latino Donor Collaborative, a data-forward organization providing a new narrative about U.S. Latinos that accurately reflects their contributions to society, politics and the economy.
A senor frog on a sign in Cancun.

The singing frog that came to symbolize midcentury Mexico

1
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.
Kombucha of the homemade variety

Is Mexican-made kombucha underrated?

0
Long prized in Asia, kombucha's popularity took off in the U.S. in the 1990s, and in Mexico soon afterward thanks to several underrated national producers, writes Alan Chazaro.
AORA model

‘Sexy and hot, like Mexico’: How Mexican beauty brand AORA is taking on the global market

0
Rooted in Mexican identity and with a commitment to environmental sustainability, Mexican beauty brand AORA has quickly made a name for itself in a very competitive industry, writes Gaby Solís.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
16.89
CAD
12.20
EUR
19.62

El Jalapeño: Aside from derailments, budget overruns, low ridership and environmental issues, Maya Train...

4
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

0
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...

2
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...

0
A terrifying scenario out of a Guillermo del Toro movie has Jalisco residents worried about the possibility of a zombie apocalypse.

El Jalapeño: New Olinia Carga EV will excel at moving tiny cargo miniscule distances,...

0
Mexico's new electric cargo vehicle goes on sale next year and promises an enhanced ability to move almost nothing virtually nowhere.

MND Tutor | President Sheinbaum’s 2nd annual report

0
Tipping is commonplace in the U.S., but here in Mexico, it's more complex. Discover why modern tipping culture matters with MND Tutor.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 5th

0
State news, sports and President Sheinbaum's approval ratings. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
A CPU computer chip with a Mexican flag

Mexico in Numbers: How Taiwanese imports are fueling Mexico’s record tech exports

2
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.
Sheinbaum Index gauge

The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for July 2026: The president sees near 10-point gain since...

3
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 | Tipping

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Tipping is commonplace in the U.S., but here in Mexico, it's more complex. Discover why modern tipping culture matters with MND Tutor.
A person walks holding an umbrella in the rain

Mexico City’s Cutzamala water supply system hits 81%, highest level in a decade

1
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.
Bird looking for drinking water in Mexico City

How Mexico City can solve its 400-year water crisis

6
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.
A visual reimagining of the ancient city with mountains in the background

Inside the amphibious history and identity of Tenochtitlán-Mexico City

1
Over the course of more than five centuries, Tenochtitlán transformed from an aquatic land to the amphibious identity of modern Mexico City.

Guadalajara residents turn to citizen science as water crisis deepens

4
A growing body of evidence from Guadalajara citizen scientists about the city's water crisis has emboldened locals to weigh up legal action against authorities.
Indigenous Wixárika people and the water crisis as it applies to local communities in San Luis Potosí

Wirikuta water festival spotlights a groundwater crisis felt across Mexico

4
The first-ever Wirikuta water festival begins today in San Luis Potosí to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Mexico as it affects local communities like the Indigenous Wixárika people.

Here’s how to beat the hyperinflation gripping Mexico’s private health insurance market

13
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
Yoga practitioners on mats

How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City

0
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

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
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.
Smart logistics concept. Communication network. Digital transformation.

Opinion: Mexican supply chains obey the laws of physics

3
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 Affairs Minister Cho Hyun and Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco

Foreign Minister Velasco boosts culture, trade and education during busy 2-day visit to South...

1
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.
seerv was

Mexico moves past Taiwan as the top AI server exporter to the United States

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The recent surge in Mexican exports of servers for artificial intelligence is being interpreted as evidence of Mexico's success in the world's most dynamic technology sectors.
A group of tourists walking through a charming village in Mexico

From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of making mistakes

0
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.
Mexican rower Kenia Lechuga

Mexico nets 2 gold medals at World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam

2
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.
Bird looking for drinking water in Mexico City

How Mexico City can solve its 400-year water crisis

6
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

15
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.