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24 hours later, protesters are still blocking the Mexico-Toluca highway
Missing-persons search groups, frustrated by a lack of cooperation from authorities, made the decision to protest by blocking commuters from entering the capital, at the risk of alienating would-be supporters.
El Jalapeño: Ministry of Agriculture reassures nation no Mexican agave will escape fermentation
Despite a rich variety of agave-derived liquors, Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture assures the public that more are possible.
Over 2,500 arrested for fuel theft since October 2024: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
After the Energy Ministry gave a progress report on its fuel theft, or huachicol, crackdown, President Sheinbaum on Wednesday dispelled rumors that Mexico would agree to purchase more natural gas from the U.S. in order to win tariff relief.
24 hours later, protesters are still blocking the Mexico-Toluca highway
Missing-persons search groups, frustrated by a lack of cooperation from authorities, made the decision to protest by blocking commuters from entering the capital, at the risk of alienating would-be supporters.
El Jalapeño: Ministry of Agriculture reassures nation no Mexican agave will escape fermentation
Despite a rich variety of agave-derived liquors, Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture assures the public that more are possible.
Over 2,500 arrested for fuel theft since October 2024: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
After the Energy Ministry gave a progress report on its fuel theft, or huachicol, crackdown, President Sheinbaum on Wednesday dispelled rumors that Mexico would agree to purchase more natural gas from the U.S. in order to win tariff relief.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Hurricanes keep coming, golf course disruption, free drinking water fountains
From illegal construction and controversial golf course tree culling to new drinking fountains and yet more hurricane impacts, life in Puerto Vallarta has not been dull lately, writes Debbie Slobe.
Beloved Ballet Folklórico announces US tour in celebration of 75th anniversary
Amalia Hernández’s Ballet Folklórico de México will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a tour to 24 cities in the United States, beginning on Jan. 30 in Northridge, California, and concluding on March 23 in Austin, Texas.
NBA commissioner hints at Mexico City expansion
“It’s a shorter flight from New York to Mexico than from New York to Los Angeles, so you can see why we’d be interested,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday.
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.
Mexico suspends chicken imports from Brazil over Newcastle disease outbreak
The avian respiratory infection poses no serious threat to humans, but a spreading infection can reduce egg production and cause a high mortality rate among fowl.
Mexico’s economy grew 3.7% last month, compared to September 2025
The annual growth rate is the highest of any month so far this year, exceeding July's 3.3% expansion and a 3.2% estimated increase in August.
Music, masked dancing and Afro-Mexican coastal traditions took center stage at Oaxaca’s first Afro...
The festival marked Oaxaca’s Afro-Mexican People’s Day on Oct. 19, and took place in the coastal town of Chacahua Isla on the Costa Chica, a historic heartland of Afro-Mexican culture.
Man arrested at Oaxaca International Airport with more than US $366K in undeclared cash
The newspaper Milenio reported that this was the first significant incident involving undeclared cash at a Mexican airport in more than six years.
Morena is the clear favorite in Mexico’s 2027 midterm elections, say the (very) early...
Not only is it early for polling, but many candidates haven't even been officially designated by their parties yet. But in overall popularity, Morena is still the leader after eight years in power.
How Mi Valedor helps Mexico City’s street community find its voice
Logan J. Gardner goes inside Mi Valedor, the street paper that's giving some of Mexico City's most vulnerable people a second chance.
Why are fewer Mexicans having children? Financial strain, security concerns and fears for the...
As fertility rates drop across Mexico, MND undertook an exploratory survey of young adults ages 25-35 to find out why they had decided to have — or increasingly, not to have — children.
How one elotero’s 40-year journey reflects Mexico City’s economy
A moralizing debate surrounds Mexico's informal economy and street vendors like Don Pedro. But are their businesses actually illegal?
From the archive: The songs that all Mexicans magically know
From José José to Big Boy, here are the most famous songs in Mexico that just about everyone you meet will know by heart.
Does having dual citizenship have any downsides?
With applications for dual citizenship at an all-time high, MND’s Alan Chazaro reflects on his experiences as a working dual citizen.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Hurricanes keep coming, golf course disruption, free drinking water fountains
From illegal construction and controversial golf course tree culling to new drinking fountains and yet more hurricane impacts, life in Puerto Vallarta has not been dull lately, writes Debbie Slobe.
Beloved Ballet Folklórico announces US tour in celebration of 75th anniversary
Amalia Hernández’s Ballet Folklórico de México will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a tour to 24 cities in the United States, beginning on Jan. 30 in Northridge, California, and concluding on March 23 in Austin, Texas.
NBA commissioner hints at Mexico City expansion
“It’s a shorter flight from New York to Mexico than from New York to Los Angeles, so you can see why we’d be interested,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday.
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.
Mexico suspends chicken imports from Brazil over Newcastle disease outbreak
The avian respiratory infection poses no serious threat to humans, but a spreading infection can reduce egg production and cause a high mortality rate among fowl.
Mexico’s economy grew 3.7% last month, compared to September 2025
The annual growth rate is the highest of any month so far this year, exceeding July's 3.3% expansion and a 3.2% estimated increase in August.
Mexican plastic-free makeup line named a top invention of 2026 by...
Founded in Mexico City in 2022 by Nour Tayara and Rodrigo Peñafiel, AORA has built its identity around bright colors, ingredients of Mexican origin and designs that seek to make beauty products more appealing while reducing reliance on single-use plastic.
‘MND Hits the Streets’: A perspective from our CEO
Pop quiz: Who is Mexico’s president? Visitors to Mexico give their best guess, and their take on her, in the first episode of Mexico News Daily's new video series.
Does civility in politics still exist? A perspective from our CEO
With U.S. midterm campaigns turning nastier, MND CEO Travis Bembenek sees a welcome contrast in the political tone President Sheinbaum is setting at home.
How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO
Beyond GDP and inflation, MND's CEO unveils a six-part series ranking Mexico's health, education and happiness — starting with what the data reveals on healthcare.
‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast
The Mexican peso has defied analysts, trading near multi-year highs. In a new podcast episode, Travis breaks down the reasons why, and whether a correction might be coming.
The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico's exports jumped 44% in July — a number that sounds like a huge win. CEO Travis Bembenek explains why the reality is more complicated.
‘MND Hits the Streets’: A perspective from our CEO
Pop quiz: Who is Mexico’s president? Visitors to Mexico give their best guess, and their take on her, in the first episode of Mexico News Daily's new video series.
I never thought of myself as Hispanic. Then I moved to the US
Categories of race and class may be social constructs, but how others see you affects how you see yourself, writes María Meléndez.
‘A Pilgrimage Across Cultures’: Tamanna Bembenek on finding her third space in Mexico
Feeling boxed in by labels and politics, MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek found freedom and belonging in the idea of a "third space" — something she explores in an upcoming exhibition in Mexico City.
Opinion: What about that demographic dividend?
Mexico remains a young country and maintains its demographic dividend — but it is being depleted faster than we had anticipated, writes Valeria Moy.
Mexico’s telecom sector shifts again as Televisa buys AT&T for US $2 billion
Partnering 50-50 with Fintech Holdings, Televisa's purchase enables it to offer "quadruple play" — internet, television, fixed-line, and mobile — improving its competitive position with Carlos Slim's América Móvil.
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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.69
CAD
13.30
EUR
20.97
Morena is the clear favorite in Mexico’s 2027 midterm elections, say the (very) early...
Not only is it early for polling, but many candidates haven't even been officially designated by their parties yet. But in overall popularity, Morena is still the leader after eight years in power.
Mexico-US trade deal ‘very close,’ confirms Sheinbaum: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
On Tuesday, President Sheinbaum agreed with Trump's declaration on Monday that the United States is "very close" to reaching a trade deal with Mexico, and responded to claims that she has made a "pact" with the governor of Chihuahua.
Over 2,500 arrested for fuel theft since October 2024: Wednesday’s mañanera...
After the Energy Ministry gave a progress report on its fuel theft, or huachicol, crackdown, President Sheinbaum on Wednesday dispelled rumors that Mexico would agree to purchase more natural gas from the U.S. in order to win tariff relief.
From the archive: AI won’t solve your language learning problems
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what you should know about using AI for language learning.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
Mexico’s mistletoe crisis: Is el muérdago the kiss of death?
El muérdago, aka "Mexican mistletoe," is threatening to kill innumerable trees in the Guadalajara Metro Area, writes John Pint. But residents are determined to save them.
American Airlines is the latest carrier to drop service to Tulum
Los Cabos is also slated for a reduction in service, as the biggest U.S. airline is cutting back on a number of international destinations in favor of new domestic routes in the U.S.
International tourist spending grows 8% in August despite a dip in arrivals
Mexico welcomed 3.76 million international tourists in August but each visitor spent more, and overall traveler numbers hit an August record.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
Mexico’s mistletoe crisis: Is el muérdago the kiss of death?
El muérdago, aka "Mexican mistletoe," is threatening to kill innumerable trees in the Guadalajara Metro Area, writes John Pint. But residents are determined to save them.
Does civility in politics still exist? A perspective from our CEO
With U.S. midterm campaigns turning nastier, MND CEO Travis Bembenek sees a welcome contrast in the political tone President Sheinbaum is setting at home.
How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO
Beyond GDP and inflation, MND's CEO unveils a six-part series ranking Mexico's health, education and happiness — starting with what the data reveals on healthcare.
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%.
Music, masked dancing and Afro-Mexican coastal traditions took center stage at Oaxaca’s first Afro...
The festival marked Oaxaca’s Afro-Mexican People’s Day on Oct. 19, and took place in the coastal town of Chacahua Isla on the Costa Chica, a historic heartland of Afro-Mexican culture.
What happens when Mexican artisans meet Middle Eastern, South Asian design talent?
What happens when Mexican artisans are paired with designers from the Middle East and South Asia? Design Doha found out.
How Mi Valedor helps Mexico City’s street community find its voice
Logan J. Gardner goes inside Mi Valedor, the street paper that's giving some of Mexico City's most vulnerable people a second chance.
5 Mexica customs you’ve adopted if you live in Mexico City (and you haven’t...
If you've spent any time in Mexico City, there's a good chance you've adopted some Aztec customs without even realizing it
International tourist spending grows 8% in August despite a dip in arrivals
Mexico welcomed 3.76 million international tourists in August but each visitor spent more, and overall traveler numbers hit an August record.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Agave: The noble plant at the heart of Mexican culture
Mexico boasts 159 of the world's 210 agave species, among which are the source materials for iconic national liquors like mezcal, tequila and bacanora, writes Katy Alivraz.
Venezuelan food in Mexico City: How immigrants are shaping CDMX cuisine
Restaurants specializing in Venezuelan food are not hard to find in Mexico City, writes Lydia Carey, as Venezuelans make up the largest group of foreign residents in the capital.
MND Local 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.
New US-Mexico water agreement means reduced allotments but a heathier Colorado River
Mexico, still in water debt to the United States, will have its Colorado River share reduced, but so will three U.S. Lower Basin states: Nevada, Arizona and Colorado.
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.
Beloved Ballet Folklórico announces US tour in celebration of 75th anniversary
Amalia Hernández’s Ballet Folklórico de México will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a tour to 24 cities in the United States, beginning on Jan. 30 in Northridge, California, and concluding on March 23 in Austin, Texas.
Music, masked dancing and Afro-Mexican coastal traditions took center stage at Oaxaca’s first Afro Guelaguetza
The festival marked Oaxaca’s Afro-Mexican People’s Day on Oct. 19, and took place in the coastal town of Chacahua Isla on the Costa Chica, a historic heartland of Afro-Mexican culture.
What happens when Mexican artisans meet Middle Eastern, South Asian design talent?
What happens when Mexican artisans are paired with designers from the Middle East and South Asia? Design Doha found out.
MND Local BCS: Upcoming one-of-a-kind events in Los Cabos
From a 750-mile sailing rally to the world's richest fishing tournament, Los Cabos is welcoming back several one-of-a-kind events in the coming weeks, writes Chris Sands.
How Mi Valedor helps Mexico City’s street community find its voice
Logan J. Gardner goes inside Mi Valedor, the street paper that's giving some of Mexico City's most vulnerable people a second chance.
5 Mexica customs you’ve adopted if you live in Mexico City (and you haven’t even noticed)
If you've spent any time in Mexico City, there's a good chance you've adopted some Aztec customs without even realizing it
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.69
CAD
13.30
EUR
20.97
El Jalapeño: Ministry of Agriculture reassures nation no Mexican agave will escape fermentation
Despite a rich variety of agave-derived liquors, Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture assures the public that more are possible.
El Jalapeño: Mexico’s low birth rate prompts renewed calls to reinstate sacrifices to ancient...
As birth rates continue to plummet in Mexico, officials are pondering alternatives not considered in at least five centuries.
El Jalapeño: Foreigner who opens message with ‘buenas tardes’ accidentally gains three aunts
Skillful use of polite Spanish greetings paid unexpected dividends for a recent arrival in San Miguel de Allende.
El Jalapeño: US man who applied for Mexican citizenship confirms he now somehow knows...
While completing paperwork for citizenship, Mark Miller experienced a sudden blinding revelation of his new musical heritage.
El Jalapeño: Mexico City chefs astonished after ‘Pay What You Can’ experiment generates only...
Mexico City chefs were dismayed when their ambitious "Pay What You Can" experiment was instead interpreted as a "Pay if You Want To" plan.
MND Tutor | Hispanic identity
How labels like “Hispanic” shape identity, reinforce social hierarchies and reflect the power of governments to define who we are. Learn all about it with MND Tutor.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 17th
Cocktails, corporate mergers and cooperative tourism initiatives. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Mexico in Numbers: Which states have the most welfare beneficiaries?
With a trillion pesos set to be spent this year on government welfare programs, where is that money going? Mexico in Numbers dives into the latest Intercensal Survey results.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
The MND Peso Index™ for October: Is the peso approaching its fair value?
For the first time in six months, the MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early October — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — undervalued the Mexican peso against the dollar.
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.
New US-Mexico water agreement means reduced allotments but a heathier Colorado River
Mexico, still in water debt to the United States, will have its Colorado River share reduced, but so will three U.S. Lower Basin states: Nevada, Arizona and Colorado.
MND Local: Sheinbaum and Lemus tackle water crisis amid power outages in Guadalajara
President Sheinbaum met with Jalisco's governor to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Guadalajara, as power outages continue to leave some metro areas without electricity for extended periods of time.
Perfect Day Mexico wasn’t dead after all. Now its opponents are headed to the...
Despite news of its cancellation in May, Royal Caribbean's massive Perfect Day Mexico project in Mahahual is still planned, writes Tracy L. Barnett, and residents and environmental activists are still fighting it.
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.
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.
San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment
BYD is among the Chinese automakers that have expressed interest in opening a plant in Mexico. But neither BYD nor any other Chinese automaker has opened a plant in the country to date.
Nuevo León Gov. García announces US $600M in data center infrastructure investment
Nuevo León, like Querétaro to its south, is on a roll in attracting high-tech investment projects, especially data centers for the AI industry. But how long can their power grids hold up under the increasing stress?
How Mi Valedor helps Mexico City’s street community find its voice
Logan J. Gardner goes inside Mi Valedor, the street paper that's giving some of Mexico City's most vulnerable people a second chance.
Why are fewer Mexicans having children? Financial strain, security concerns and fears for the...
As fertility rates drop across Mexico, MND undertook an exploratory survey of young adults ages 25-35 to find out why they had decided to have — or increasingly, not to have — children.
How one elotero’s 40-year journey reflects Mexico City’s economy
A moralizing debate surrounds Mexico's informal economy and street vendors like Don Pedro. But are their businesses actually illegal?
From the archive: The songs that all Mexicans magically know
From José José to Big Boy, here are the most famous songs in Mexico that just about everyone you meet will know by heart.
