PAN names 6 state coordinators ahead of 2027 gubernatorial elections
The National Action Party (PAN) has now announced its presumptive gubernatorial candidates in six states after unveiling its pick in Querétaro on Sunday.
Government turning to AI to solve the acknowledged problem of medication shortages
A newly created Advisory Council for the Digital Transformation of the Health Sector is charged with improving the procurement and distribution of supplies for the more than 16,000 IMSS hospitals and health centers.
Mining giant Grupo México plans to expand its US copper operations to the tune of US $4-6B
The Mexican conglomerate's U.S. copper production fell sharply in the third quarter, forcing a downward revision of the 2026 target production to 1.026 million tonnes in 2026, from the previous 1.034 million. The company's response is to double down.
PAN names 6 state coordinators ahead of 2027 gubernatorial elections
The National Action Party (PAN) has now announced its presumptive gubernatorial candidates in six states after unveiling its pick in Querétaro on Sunday.
Government turning to AI to solve the acknowledged problem of medication shortages
A newly created Advisory Council for the Digital Transformation of the Health Sector is charged with improving the procurement and distribution of supplies for the more than 16,000 IMSS hospitals and health centers.
Mining giant Grupo México plans to expand its US copper operations to the tune...
The Mexican conglomerate's U.S. copper production fell sharply in the third quarter, forcing a downward revision of the 2026 target production to 1.026 million tonnes in 2026, from the previous 1.034 million. The company's response is to double down.
Morelia festival wraps 24th edition; ‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ takes...
The film, directed by Bruno Santamaría Razo, won both the Ojo for best Mexican feature and the audience award in the same category.
4 new international air routes announced, including a direct flight from Italy to Cozumel
Two of Aeroméxico's three new U.S. routes are recovered from suspended previous routes, made possible by a U.S. decision to lift restrictions. The Milan connection is a first for Cozumel.
National Electoral Institute president resigns as corruption questions mount
The outgoing INE president reportedly has a close personal relationship with a businessman whose family’s companies have received lucrative INE contracts during her time in office.
Blockades reported in Oaxaca, central Mexico and Veracruz as truckers protest insecurity, steep fees
Over the weekend, national trucking associations said the indefinite national strike could involve as many as 1 million trucks, while warning the public of potential disruptions to the supply of goods and fuel.
Mexico sends ultrarunners and a photo exhibit to El Salvador to promote Indigenous sporting...
María Lorena Ramírez Hernández, an Indigenous ultramarathon runner originally from the Sierra Tarahumara in the state of Chihuahua, will lead the delegation.
Mexico in 10 objects: Stone heads, silver dollars and tacos
In the spirit of Neil MacGregor's "A History of the World in 100 Objects," Bob Pateman identifies 10 that have forever changed the history of Mexico.
MND Local Guadalajara: Salman Rushdie to keynote the 2026 FIL Book Fair, Día de...
Not only is a new park coming to Guadalajara, but one of the world's most famous authors will keynote the 2026 FIL Guadalajara, Latin America's premier book fair, writes Dawn Stoner.
Made in Mexico: How Carlos Fuentes captured Mexico’s political soul
Novelist and diplomat Carlos Fuentes chronicled the history of Mexican politics like no one else before, weaving narratives filled with intrigue and insight.
El Jalapeño: US demands tariffs on top of tariffs in escalating Mexico trade negotiations
Not only is the U.S. unwilling to forgo tariffs in trade negotiations with Mexico, but it also wants to tax the negotiations.
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.
Morelia festival wraps 24th edition; ‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ takes top honors
The film, directed by Bruno Santamaría Razo, won both the Ojo for best Mexican feature and the audience award in the same category.
4 new international air routes announced, including a direct flight from Italy to Cozumel
Two of Aeroméxico's three new U.S. routes are recovered from suspended previous routes, made possible by a U.S. decision to lift restrictions. The Milan connection is a first for Cozumel.
National Electoral Institute president resigns as corruption questions mount
The outgoing INE president reportedly has a close personal relationship with a businessman whose family’s companies have received lucrative INE contracts during her time in office.
Blockades reported in Oaxaca, central Mexico and Veracruz as truckers protest insecurity, steep fees
Over the weekend, national trucking associations said the indefinite national strike could involve as many as 1 million trucks, while warning the public of potential disruptions to the supply of goods and fuel.
Mexico sends ultrarunners and a photo exhibit to El Salvador to promote Indigenous sporting culture
María Lorena Ramírez Hernández, an Indigenous ultramarathon runner originally from the Sierra Tarahumara in the state of Chihuahua, will lead the delegation.
Mexico in 10 objects: Stone heads, silver dollars and tacos
In the spirit of Neil MacGregor's "A History of the World in 100 Objects," Bob Pateman identifies 10 that have forever changed the history of Mexico.
Mining giant Grupo México plans to expand its US copper operations...
The Mexican conglomerate's U.S. copper production fell sharply in the third quarter, forcing a downward revision of the 2026 target production to 1.026 million tonnes in 2026, from the previous 1.034 million. The company's response is to double down.
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.
‘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.
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.
Opinion: China’s model is cracking and Mexico (and the world) should get ready now
AmCham Mexico's CEO argues China’s debt-fueled export model is unsustainable as the U.S. decouples — and Mexico must be ready to absorb the production China can no longer deliver.
‘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.
Opinion: China’s model is cracking and Mexico (and the world) should get ready now
AmCham Mexico's CEO argues China’s debt-fueled export model is unsustainable as the U.S. decouples — and Mexico must be ready to absorb the production China can no longer deliver.
20 new industrial parks delivered, bringing to 40 the total under Sheinbaum’s Plan México
The 40 industrial parks delivered so far represent an investment of over US $1.4 billion and more than 8.2 million square meters of industrial infrastructure in key markets such as electronics, medical devices, logistics and e-commerce.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.56
CAD
13.25
EUR
20.73
National Electoral Institute president resigns as corruption questions mount
The outgoing INE president reportedly has a close personal relationship with a businessman whose family’s companies have received lucrative INE contracts during her time in office.
Sheinbaum applauds Lula’s win in Brazil, supports INE president’s resignation: Monday’s mañanera recapped
"It's the triumph of a president, of a people's movement, of a government that represents its people," Sheinbaum said of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s (Lula) reelection on Sunday. She also responded to the news that Guadalupe Taddei would resign from her post as president of Mexico's National Electoral Institute (INE).
PAN names 6 state coordinators ahead of 2027 gubernatorial elections
The National Action Party (PAN) has now announced its presumptive gubernatorial candidates in six states after unveiling its pick in Querétaro on Sunday.
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.
4 new international air routes announced, including a direct flight from Italy to Cozumel
Two of Aeroméxico's three new U.S. routes are recovered from suspended previous routes, made possible by a U.S. decision to lift restrictions. The Milan connection is a first for Cozumel.
Blockades reported in Oaxaca, central Mexico and Veracruz as truckers protest insecurity, steep fees
Over the weekend, national trucking associations said the indefinite national strike could involve as many as 1 million trucks, while warning the public of potential disruptions to the supply of goods and fuel.
Uber launches ride-hailing service in Tulum and Playa del Carmen
Three years after receiving permission to operate in the state, Uber is expanding its operations in Quintana Roo.
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.
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.
‘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.
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%.
Mexico sends ultrarunners and a photo exhibit to El Salvador to promote Indigenous sporting...
María Lorena Ramírez Hernández, an Indigenous ultramarathon runner originally from the Sierra Tarahumara in the state of Chihuahua, will lead the delegation.
Mexico in 10 objects: Stone heads, silver dollars and tacos
In the spirit of Neil MacGregor's "A History of the World in 100 Objects," Bob Pateman identifies 10 that have forever changed the history of Mexico.
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.
Sunday’s Binational Race San Diego-Tijuana will feature a cross-border course
In two of the three races, runners will cross the U.S.-Mexico border via a dedicated lane at the San Ysidro–El Chaparral international checkpoint — the busiest land border crossing in the Wesstern Hemisphere.
Blockades reported in Oaxaca, central Mexico and Veracruz as truckers protest insecurity, steep fees
Over the weekend, national trucking associations said the indefinite national strike could involve as many as 1 million trucks, while warning the public of potential disruptions to the supply of goods and fuel.
Uber launches ride-hailing service in Tulum and Playa del Carmen
Three years after receiving permission to operate in the state, Uber is expanding its operations in Quintana Roo.
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
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.
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.
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.
Morelia festival wraps 24th edition; ‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ takes top honors
The film, directed by Bruno Santamaría Razo, won both the Ojo for best Mexican feature and the audience award in the same category.
Mexico sends ultrarunners and a photo exhibit to El Salvador to promote Indigenous sporting culture
María Lorena Ramírez Hernández, an Indigenous ultramarathon runner originally from the Sierra Tarahumara in the state of Chihuahua, will lead the delegation.
Mexico in 10 objects: Stone heads, silver dollars and tacos
In the spirit of Neil MacGregor's "A History of the World in 100 Objects," Bob Pateman identifies 10 that have forever changed the history of Mexico.
MND Local Guadalajara: Salman Rushdie to keynote the 2026 FIL Book Fair, Día de Campo Music Festival and plans for a new urban park
Not only is a new park coming to Guadalajara, but one of the world's most famous authors will keynote the 2026 FIL Guadalajara, Latin America's premier book fair, writes Dawn Stoner.
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.
Sunday’s Binational Race San Diego-Tijuana will feature a cross-border course
In two of the three races, runners will cross the U.S.-Mexico border via a dedicated lane at the San Ysidro–El Chaparral international checkpoint — the busiest land border crossing in the Wesstern Hemisphere.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.56
CAD
13.25
EUR
20.73
El Jalapeño: US demands tariffs on top of tariffs in escalating Mexico trade negotiations
Not only is the U.S. unwilling to forgo tariffs in trade negotiations with Mexico, but it also wants to tax the negotiations.
El Jalapeño: Departed spirits tiring of same old Día de Muertos altar offerings
Some departed spirits returning for Mexico’s annual Día de Muertos celebration are asking for more diverse altar offerings.
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.
MND Tutor | Afro-Mexican celebration
This small island in Oaxaca hosted an Afro-Mexican festival, celebrating heritage through traditional music, dance and coastal culture. Learn all about it with MND Tutor.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 24th
Chickens, commissioners and Claudia Sheinbaum. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Mexico in Numbers: How common are Indigenous languages in your state?
Over 7 million people speak one of Mexico’s many Indigenous languages. From Náhuatl to Mazatec, find out which are most common and where speakers live.
Mexico and My Money: Investing in Mexico as a foreigner (beyond real estate)
Although real estate is by far the most common investment among foreigners living in Mexico, there are other profitable ways to invest, notes Dawn Stoner, in the latest installment of MND's Mexico and My Money series.
The MND Mexico Well-being Series, Part 2: Education
The second report in MND's new Well-being Series compares Mexico to OECD nations across eight education indicators, from early childhood enrollment and class sizes to teacher qualifications and educational attainment rates.
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.
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.
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.
