From the archive: Sharing the planet means accepting scorpions and tarantulas

Sarah DeVries reflects on her attempts to live and let live with the insect members of her community, even scorpions and tarantulas.
A scorpion preparing to sting

From the archive: Sharing the planet means accepting scorpions and tarantulas

0
Sarah DeVries reflects on her attempts to live and let live with the insect members of her community, even scorpions and tarantulas.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 26th

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Business investment, British retailers in Mexico, and bans in schools. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
A horned guan pictured hiding in some bushes.

The strange, ancient bird hiding in Mexico’s cloud forests

0
The endangered horned guan is found only Guatemala and parts of Chiapas, but this strange and wonderful bird is worth seeing in the wild, writes Bob Pateman.
A scorpion preparing to sting

From the archive: Sharing the planet means accepting scorpions and tarantulas

0
Sarah DeVries reflects on her attempts to live and let live with the insect members of her community, even scorpions and tarantulas.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 26th

0
Business investment, British retailers in Mexico, and bans in schools. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
A horned guan pictured hiding in some bushes.

The strange, ancient bird hiding in Mexico’s cloud forests

0
The endangered horned guan is found only Guatemala and parts of Chiapas, but this strange and wonderful bird is worth seeing in the wild, writes Bob Pateman.
Girls in uniform at a private school in Mexico

Choosing a school as a parent in Mexico? We know how it feels

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Choosing which school to enroll kids in after moving to Mexico can be a difficult decision for parents to make, especially given the number of factors involved, writes Alan Chazaro.
Families play in the fountains of Mexico City's Monument to the Revolution on a warm day.

How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

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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.
A client makes a QR code payment at a market

How the government’s digital economy bill aims to reduce cash use in everyday payments

1
By making digital payments easier even in transactions with small businesses such as tienditas and food stalls, the government is hoping to include more people in the modern system as it boosts the economy.
Maya apiary

Maya apiary found near Tulum reveals roots of beekeeping traditions still practiced today

2
The site was discovered in 2022 during construction of the Maya Train, but archaeologists have just announced this week that it contains artifacts that reveal secrets of how the Maya produced the melipona that honey lovers swear by today.
Harfuch

Federal prosecutor fired as doubts grow over Mexico’s ‘largest-ever’ fuel-trafficking bust

4
The September 17 announcement of the seizure of 59 million liters of stolen fuel was presented as a major blow against crime, but it turns out that there may not have been any stolen fuel or any crime.
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) headquarters in Mexico City.

Central bank holds interest rates steady as peso slips toward its worst week since...

0
Banxico held its rate at 6.50% for a third straight meeting, signaling a split from the Fed, even as the peso weakened toward its worst week since March.

El Jalapeño: Man who said ‘ahorita’ in 1998 finally returns neighbor’s tool

1
A Mexico City man who borrowed a tool from his neighbor and promised to bring it back "ahorita" finally kept his promise 28 years later, remaining true to the temporally flexible meaning of the word.
Lee and Sheinbaum

Meeting in Mexico City, Sheinbaum and South Korea’s president pledge deeper ties

4
It was the first visit to Mexico by a Korean leader in 16 years, and the two friendly nations wasted no time in signing 17 agreements pledging trade cooperation, as well as cultural exchange, including, of course, K-pop.
Prsident Claudia Sheinbaum at her Sept. 25 mañanera press conference.

Tabasco homicides dropped over 50% since 2024, officials report: Friday’s mañanera recapped

0
The government touted its Tabasco security accomplishments at Friday's presser, including the weakening of the crime organization La Barredora — plus Sheinbaum's take on Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi.

Why pozole is more than just a Mexican stew

3
Was pozole made from human remains? Probably not, but that doesn't mean this iconic Mexican stew's history is any less fascinating.
Mission in Jalpan de Serra

Junípero Serra: A complex character with a controversial legacy

6
Junípero Serra, declared a saint by the Catholic Church in 2015, remains a controversial figure in Mexico, where he founded many missions, writes Louisa Rogers.
A shipyard filled with import-export storage containers

Mexico in Numbers: How much value does Mexico add to its exports?

1
As Mexican exports grow explosively, how much of that value is originating in the country, and how much is just passing thorugh? Mexico in Numbers breaks it down.
young latin women friends using laptop to shopping with credit card at restaurant at beach in Mexico Latin America, hispanic female in caribbean city with tropical weather.

Mexico and My Money: Why so few foreigners hold Mexican credit cards

26
According to a recent MND financial survey, only 20% of foreign residents in Mexico have acquired a Mexican credit card. But there are advantages, notes writer Dawn Stoner.

El Grito de Independencia: Common myths and misconceptions

3
Myths and misconceptions abound for El Grito de Independencia, which was first uttered by Miguel Hidalgo in 1810 and remains an iconic aspect of Independence celebrations.
Girls in uniform at a private school in Mexico

Choosing a school as a parent in Mexico? We know how it feels

0
Choosing which school to enroll kids in after moving to Mexico can be a difficult decision for parents to make, especially given the number of factors involved, writes Alan Chazaro.
Families play in the fountains of Mexico City's Monument to the Revolution on a warm day.

How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

0
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.
A client makes a QR code payment at a market

How the government’s digital economy bill aims to reduce cash use in everyday payments

1
By making digital payments easier even in transactions with small businesses such as tienditas and food stalls, the government is hoping to include more people in the modern system as it boosts the economy.
Maya apiary

Maya apiary found near Tulum reveals roots of beekeeping traditions still practiced today

2
The site was discovered in 2022 during construction of the Maya Train, but archaeologists have just announced this week that it contains artifacts that reveal secrets of how the Maya produced the melipona that honey lovers swear by today.
Harfuch

Federal prosecutor fired as doubts grow over Mexico’s ‘largest-ever’ fuel-trafficking bust

4
The September 17 announcement of the seizure of 59 million liters of stolen fuel was presented as a major blow against crime, but it turns out that there may not have been any stolen fuel or any crime.
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) headquarters in Mexico City.

Central bank holds interest rates steady as peso slips toward its worst week since March

0
Banxico held its rate at 6.50% for a third straight meeting, signaling a split from the Fed, even as the peso weakened toward its worst week since March.
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) headquarters in Mexico City.

Central bank holds interest rates steady as peso slips toward its...

0
Banxico held its rate at 6.50% for a third straight meeting, signaling a split from the Fed, even as the peso weakened toward its worst week since March.
Families play in the fountains of Mexico City's Monument to the Revolution on a warm day.

How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

0
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 mexican peso - youtube thumbnail

‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast

3
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.
A shipyard worker surveys piles of export shipping containers

The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO

3
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.
A view of the Angel of Independence on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City.

MND goes all in on Mexico City: A perspective from our CEO

8
MND launches MND Local CDMX, a weekly feature with deeper news, events and trends for anyone living in, moving to or visiting Mexico City.
YouTube thumbnail for the podcast Confidently Wrong about tipping in Mexico, showing the name and a stock image of someone leaving a tip

‘Confidently Wrong About Tipping in Mexico’: A new podcast from MND

6
In a new podcast episode, George and Travis break down Mexico's tricky tipping culture — how much, who to tip and how norms have shifted.
A shipyard worker surveys piles of export shipping containers

The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO

3
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.
AI image of cables connecting the U.S. and Mexico at the border

Opinion: Mexico is AI’s secret weapon

3
The “democratic coalition” that Anthropic's CEO calls for doesn’t need inventing. It needs to be deepened — starting with the country that shares 2,000 miles of border with the United States, writes CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas.
YouTube thumbnail for the podcast Confidently Wrong about tipping in Mexico, showing the name and a stock image of someone leaving a tip

‘Confidently Wrong About Tipping in Mexico’: A new podcast from MND

6
In a new podcast episode, George and Travis break down Mexico's tricky tipping culture — how much, who to tip and how norms have shifted.
A bill counting machine counting 500-Mexican peso bills

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

13
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.
Closeup of technician soldering on a green PCB with visible flux smoke during electronics assembly at a factory workstation

Mexico pushes to raise regional content in electronics exports as US trade talks continue

1
Mexico is aiming to sharply raise the Mexican-made share of electronics exports — from just 8% today to as much as 40% — a top trade official said Wednesday.
President Sheinbaum at her September 24 mañanera press conference

Lego to invest US $400M in Nuevo León: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
A major investment announcement was the focus of Thursday's presser, though Sheinbaum also fielded questions about the legitimacy of last week's historic fuel smuggling bust in Guanajuato.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.68
CAD
12.49
EUR
20.14
Prsident Claudia Sheinbaum at her Sept. 25 mañanera press conference.

Tabasco homicides dropped over 50% since 2024, officials report: Friday’s mañanera recapped

0
The government touted its Tabasco security accomplishments at Friday's presser, including the weakening of the crime organization La Barredora — plus Sheinbaum's take on Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi.
President Sheinbaum at her September 24 mañanera press conference

Lego to invest US $400M in Nuevo León: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
A major investment announcement was the focus of Thursday's presser, though Sheinbaum also fielded questions about the legitimacy of last week's historic fuel smuggling bust in Guanajuato.
Lee and Sheinbaum

Meeting in Mexico City, Sheinbaum and South Korea’s president pledge deeper...

4
It was the first visit to Mexico by a Korean leader in 16 years, and the two friendly nations wasted no time in signing 17 agreements pledging trade cooperation, as well as cultural exchange, including, of course, K-pop.
A scorpion preparing to sting

From the archive: Sharing the planet means accepting scorpions and tarantulas

0
Sarah DeVries reflects on her attempts to live and let live with the insect members of her community, even scorpions and tarantulas.
A young woman covers her face in embarrassment

From the archive: How do I know it’s a ‘no’? A comprehensive guide for foreigners

4
Mexicans have a strong aversion to saying "no." Here's a simple guide to tell what they actually mean when they're trying to avoid saying it.
YouTube thumbnail for the podcast Confidently Wrong about tipping in Mexico, showing the name and a stock image of someone leaving a tip

‘Confidently Wrong About Tipping in Mexico’: A new podcast from MND

6
In a new podcast episode, George and Travis break down Mexico's tricky tipping culture — how much, who to tip and how norms have shifted.

Aeroméxico will offer Mexico’s first direct flights to Jamaica and the Bahamas

0
With the two new routes, Nassau and Montego Bay join two Dominican Republic cities and Havana, Cuba, as direct Aeroméxico Caribbean destinations, meaning passengers will no longer have to stop over in Panama or the United States.
Heavy traffic on Lázaro Cárdenas avenue (Eje Central) in Mexico City, February 2026.

It’s official: Mexico City’s traffic is the worst in the world

3
The Mexican capital is far from alone. Almost half of the world's 20 most congested cities are in Latin America, according to traffic monitor TomTom, who used GPS data to rank each city's mobility — or lack of it.

The story of Hotel Mocambo, Mexico’s original luxury beach resort

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Opened in 1939, Hotel Mocambo in Veracruz was Mexico's first great luxury beach resort. Nearly 90 years later, writes Alan Chazaro, it still retains its charm.
A young woman covers her face in embarrassment

From the archive: How do I know it’s a ‘no’? A comprehensive guide for...

4
Mexicans have a strong aversion to saying "no." Here's a simple guide to tell what they actually mean when they're trying to avoid saying it.
YouTube thumbnail for the podcast Confidently Wrong about tipping in Mexico, showing the name and a stock image of someone leaving a tip

‘Confidently Wrong About Tipping in Mexico’: A new podcast from MND

6
In a new podcast episode, George and Travis break down Mexico's tricky tipping culture — how much, who to tip and how norms have shifted.
confidently wrong about the mexican peso - youtube thumbnail

‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast

3
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.
A shipyard worker surveys piles of export shipping containers

The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO

3
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.
homes in Guadalajara, Mexico

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

0
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...

0
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.
Performance of "Malinche" the musical in Mexico City

Cano’s ‘Malinche’: A musical that’s not all song and dance

1
Despite its controversial take on Mexican history, the musical "Malinche" continues to draw crowds in Mexico City, writes Millie Deere.
Chichén Itzá

More than 7,000 ignore clouds to gather at Chichén Itzá for the equinox

5
The great pyramid of Kukulcán in Chichén Itzá inspires awe at any time of year, but especially so during the spring and fall equinoxes, when a play of light and shadow creates the illusion of a serpent descending the face of the structure.
Hikers enjoy the view of Lake Chapala from the glider launch point

From jungle to oak forest: Hiking above Lake Chapala

1
The area around Lake Chapala is a paradise for hikers, writes John Pint, with over 60 miles of trails providing a picturesque array of experiences and views.
colossal Monumento de la Revolución

In Mexico City’s ‘Little LA,’ deportees find work and a community

0
Many of the deportees to Mexico under Trump have found work in call centers, leading to the renaming of Tabacalera in Mexico City as "Little LA," writes Logan J. Gardner.
Heavy traffic on Lázaro Cárdenas avenue (Eje Central) in Mexico City, February 2026.

It’s official: Mexico City’s traffic is the worst in the world

3
The Mexican capital is far from alone. Almost half of the world's 20 most congested cities are in Latin America, according to traffic monitor TomTom, who used GPS data to rank each city's mobility — or lack of it.

The story of Hotel Mocambo, Mexico’s original luxury beach resort

0
Opened in 1939, Hotel Mocambo in Veracruz was Mexico's first great luxury beach resort. Nearly 90 years later, writes Alan Chazaro, it still retains its charm.
corn growing

Women farmers in Oaxaca, Guerrero report catastrophic drought

0
Two farming associations called on state and federal authorities to declare a climate emergency in drought-affected areas of Oaxaca and Guerrero and establish programs aimed at guaranteeing food sovereignty and supporting female farmers.
salty snacks in a grocery aisle

Following a higher soda tax, is a salty foods tax coming next?

3
A bill from Morena, PT and PVEM lawmakers estimates that a tax on high-sodium products could generate about 12 billion pesos (US $116.6 million) in additional federal revenue while helping reduce the prevalence of diseases associated with excess salt intake.
Guadalajara

MND Local: Sheinbaum and Lemus tackle water crisis amid power outages in Guadalajara

2
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.
Greenpeace protest at Bellas Artes in Guadalajara

Perfect Day Mexico wasn’t dead after all. Now its opponents are headed to the...

2
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.
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.
Maya apiary

Maya apiary found near Tulum reveals roots of beekeeping traditions still practiced today

2
The site was discovered in 2022 during construction of the Maya Train, but archaeologists have just announced this week that it contains artifacts that reveal secrets of how the Maya produced the melipona that honey lovers swear by today.
Performance of "Malinche" the musical in Mexico City

Cano’s ‘Malinche’: A musical that’s not all song and dance

1
Despite its controversial take on Mexican history, the musical "Malinche" continues to draw crowds in Mexico City, writes Millie Deere.
Chichén Itzá

More than 7,000 ignore clouds to gather at Chichén Itzá for the equinox

5
The great pyramid of Kukulcán in Chichén Itzá inspires awe at any time of year, but especially so during the spring and fall equinoxes, when a play of light and shadow creates the illusion of a serpent descending the face of the structure.
A horned guan pictured hiding in some bushes.

The strange, ancient bird hiding in Mexico’s cloud forests

0
The endangered horned guan is found only Guatemala and parts of Chiapas, but this strange and wonderful bird is worth seeing in the wild, writes Bob Pateman.
Hikers enjoy the view of Lake Chapala from the glider launch point

From jungle to oak forest: Hiking above Lake Chapala

1
The area around Lake Chapala is a paradise for hikers, writes John Pint, with over 60 miles of trails providing a picturesque array of experiences and views.
colossal Monumento de la Revolución

In Mexico City’s ‘Little LA,’ deportees find work and a community

0
Many of the deportees to Mexico under Trump have found work in call centers, leading to the renaming of Tabacalera in Mexico City as "Little LA," writes Logan J. Gardner.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.68
CAD
12.49
EUR
20.14

El Jalapeño: Man who said ‘ahorita’ in 1998 finally returns neighbor’s tool

1
A Mexico City man who borrowed a tool from his neighbor and promised to bring it back "ahorita" finally kept his promise 28 years later, remaining true to the temporally flexible meaning of the word.
Beach in Cancún filled with tourists

El Jalapeño: Tourists in ‘vacation mode’ not at risk from brain-eating amoeba, Yucatán health...

0
Brain-eating amoebas are real, say Yucatán Peninsula tourism officials, but confirm that the average tourist in "vacation mode" has nothing to fear.

El Jalapeño: Guest who said ‘bueno, ya me voy’ at 9:14 p.m. reaches front...

2
Saying goodbye in Mexico is never easy, but dinner party guest Eduardo Ramírez found it slightly more complicated than usual, delaying his departure by more than four hours.

El Jalapeño: National Palace overrun by feral cats, Sheinbaum admits

3
Although she's not ready to declare a state of emergency, President Sheinbaum admits that the National Palace has way too many feral cats.
AI generated image

El Jalapeño: Mexico is only good for ‘tamales and tomatoes’ … and keeping the...

2
Trump said Mexico was only good for "tamales and tomatoes," omitting a couple of key details Mexican officials were happy to provide.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 26th

0
Business investment, British retailers in Mexico, and bans in schools. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Families play in the fountains of Mexico City's Monument to the Revolution on a warm day.

How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

0
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.
Panga boats by the dock at Lake Chapala

Mexico in Numbers: Mexico’s largest lakes

4
Mexico in Numbers presents the country's five largest freshwater lakes, and the stories behind them.
A nurse wearing an IMSS uniform draws a vaccine

The MND Mexico Well-being Series, Part 1: Health and healthcare

15
The first report in MND's new Well-being Series compares Mexico to OECD nations across eight health indicators, from life expectancy and obesity to spending and hospital coverage.

MND Tutor | Sheinbaum’s El Grito

2
President Sheinbaum celebrates migrants, women insurgents and the dignity of Mexico’s diverse peoples. Discover more with MND Tutor.
Colorado River

New US-Mexico water agreement means reduced allotments but a heathier Colorado River

0
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.
Guadalajara

MND Local: Sheinbaum and Lemus tackle water crisis amid power outages in Guadalajara

2
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.
Greenpeace protest at Bellas Artes in Guadalajara

Perfect Day Mexico wasn’t dead after all. Now its opponents are headed to the...

2
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.
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.

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.
Mexico's Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco shakes hands with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing

Mexico’s foreign affairs head seeks common ground with China in Beijing

0
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.
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.

Why pozole is more than just a Mexican stew

3
Was pozole made from human remains? Probably not, but that doesn't mean this iconic Mexican stew's history is any less fascinating.
Mission in Jalpan de Serra

Junípero Serra: A complex character with a controversial legacy

6
Junípero Serra, declared a saint by the Catholic Church in 2015, remains a controversial figure in Mexico, where he founded many missions, writes Louisa Rogers.
A shipyard filled with import-export storage containers

Mexico in Numbers: How much value does Mexico add to its exports?

1
As Mexican exports grow explosively, how much of that value is originating in the country, and how much is just passing thorugh? Mexico in Numbers breaks it down.
young latin women friends using laptop to shopping with credit card at restaurant at beach in Mexico Latin America, hispanic female in caribbean city with tropical weather.

Mexico and My Money: Why so few foreigners hold Mexican credit cards

26
According to a recent MND financial survey, only 20% of foreign residents in Mexico have acquired a Mexican credit card. But there are advantages, notes writer Dawn Stoner.