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Insights from the oldest and most prestigious American School in Mexico: A new ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
The latest episode of Confidently Wrong visits the century-old American School Foundation for insight on what it takes to give kids a world-class education outside of their home country.
The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for kids? A perspective from our CEO
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
The rollercoaster relationship between Trump and Mexico
Trump and his relationship with Mexico remains fascinating and, yes, a bit scary, as writer Sarah DeVries details.
Insights from the oldest and most prestigious American School in Mexico: A new ‘Confidently...
The latest episode of Confidently Wrong visits the century-old American School Foundation for insight on what it takes to give kids a world-class education outside of their home country.
The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for...
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
The rollercoaster relationship between Trump and Mexico
Trump and his relationship with Mexico remains fascinating and, yes, a bit scary, as writer Sarah DeVries details.
Casa Holtz: The obsessive Art Nouveau dream hidden in Lomas de Chapultepec
Casa Holtz, an Art Nouveau architectural masterpiece in Mexico City, is almost as fascinating as the couple for whom it was built.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: March 21st
How well have you been paying attention to the news in Mexico this week? Take the MND Quiz of the Week and find out!
MND Tutor | Colonialismo
We continue our Spanish learning journey as we dive into Mexico's dark colonial past this week in MND Tutor.
Protecting an endangered cloud forest on the edge of Mexico City
The cloud forest of Blanco Pitaya in Puebla is a superb site for ectourism but it's also in need of protection due to its threatened ecosystems.
Activists’ victory means IMSS now offers public hospital abortion services in 25 states
The major breakthrough is a direct result of court decisions in favor of activists who filed suit to require the social security body to include abortion services in the states where abortion is legal.
Spring arrives and brings scorching heat across Mexico, with 12 states passing 105 F...
You don't need a weatherman to know that intense heat is hitting earlier in the year across Mexico. “The beginning of March now presents temperatures that were previously typical of mid-April."
Looking to an all-digital future, Sheinbaum plans to eliminate cash at the pump and...
As things stand now, digital payments for gasoline and highway tolls will be mandatory for everybody and the no-cash policy will be in force before the end of this year.
As the World Cup nears, migrant kids in Mexico City train for their own...
Most young migrants in Mexican shelters can neither go forward to a new life nor return to their old one. But they can find safe spaces to train for the EU-funded "Goals for Inclusion" tournament in April.
Sheinbaum demands full US investigation into Mexican teen’s death in ICE custody: Friday’s mañanera...
President Sheinbaum addressed a Mexican teenager's death in U.S. immigration custody at her Friday presser, which also covered security progress in Quintana Roo and a meeting with the president of Germany.
American Chamber of Commerce names CPKC’s Oscar Del Cueto as new president
Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Mexico, was named the new president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) for the 2026-2027 period, the business organization announced Wednesday.
At AmCham annual gathering, US ambassador to Mexico strikes optimistic note on USMCA
Speaking to Mexican and U.S. businesspeople on Wednesday, Ambassador Johnson described the U.S.-Mexico relationship as "a marriage," and based on his comments, divorce — particularly on trade — is not an option.
Made in Mexico: Pedro Ramírez Vázquez
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez designed Estadio Azteca, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a long and amazing career.
Casa Holtz: The obsessive Art Nouveau dream hidden in Lomas de Chapultepec
Casa Holtz, an Art Nouveau architectural masterpiece in Mexico City, is almost as fascinating as the couple for whom it was built.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: March 21st
How well have you been paying attention to the news in Mexico this week? Take the MND Quiz of the Week and find out!
MND Tutor | Colonialismo
We continue our Spanish learning journey as we dive into Mexico's dark colonial past this week in MND Tutor.
Protecting an endangered cloud forest on the edge of Mexico City
The cloud forest of Blanco Pitaya in Puebla is a superb site for ectourism but it's also in need of protection due to its threatened ecosystems.
Activists’ victory means IMSS now offers public hospital abortion services in 25 states
The major breakthrough is a direct result of court decisions in favor of activists who filed suit to require the social security body to include abortion services in the states where abortion is legal.
Spring arrives and brings scorching heat across Mexico, with 12 states passing 105 F (40 C)
You don't need a weatherman to know that intense heat is hitting earlier in the year across Mexico. “The beginning of March now presents temperatures that were previously typical of mid-April."
American Chamber of Commerce names CPKC’s Oscar Del Cueto as new...
Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Mexico, was named the new president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) for the 2026-2027 period, the business organization announced Wednesday.
Insights from the oldest and most prestigious American School in Mexico: A new ‘Confidently...
The latest episode of Confidently Wrong visits the century-old American School Foundation for insight on what it takes to give kids a world-class education outside of their home country.
The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for...
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO
From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.
USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.
Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada
Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
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At AmCham annual gathering, US ambassador to Mexico strikes optimistic note on USMCA
Speaking to Mexican and U.S. businesspeople on Wednesday, Ambassador Johnson described the U.S.-Mexico relationship as "a marriage," and based on his comments, divorce — particularly on trade — is not an option.
Mexico’s manufacturing sector has slow start to 2026
Mexico’s monthly manufacturing production volumes fell by 1.8% in January, marking the second consecutive monthly decrease and the most pronounced since July 2015.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.90
CAD
13.04
EUR
20.75
Mexico reports nearly 190,000 citizens repatriated since Trump took office: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
In other mañanera news, Sheinbaum said there's no budget to meet the demands of striking teachers occupying the Zócalo. The conference also touched on the King of Spain's World Cup invitation and the ongoing USMCA review.
At AmCham annual gathering, US ambassador to Mexico strikes optimistic note on USMCA
Speaking to Mexican and U.S. businesspeople on Wednesday, Ambassador Johnson described the U.S.-Mexico relationship as "a marriage," and based on his comments, divorce — particularly on trade — is not an option.
The rollercoaster relationship between Trump and Mexico
Trump and his relationship with Mexico remains fascinating and, yes, a bit scary, as writer Sarah DeVries details.
Puff, puff, pass? The cloudy legality of marijuana in Mexico
Is smoking marijuana legal for tourists or residents in Mexico? How about possession? The answers are a bit confusing.
Porches, pyramids and precious time — thoughts on a life in Mexico
Wherever you choose to be, that's where your family visits and where your 83-year-old mom (at least in my case) will climb a pyramid.
MND Local: Do good and have fun with San Miguel de Allende’s charitable social events in March
From a Mardi Gras party for the Cruz Roja to the SOME benefit golf tournament, discover the top charity events and other goings-on in San Miguel this March.
Protecting an endangered cloud forest on the edge of Mexico City
The cloud forest of Blanco Pitaya in Puebla is a superb site for ectourism but it's also in need of protection due to its threatened ecosystems.
Maya Train’s foreign passenger numbers are up 47%: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez reported that Mexico's international tourist numbers increased almost 9% annually in January and that 13,166 of them rode the Maya Train, up from 8,980 in January 2025.
Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at Mexico City airport
National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up.
Porches, pyramids and precious time — thoughts on a life in Mexico
Wherever you choose to be, that's where your family visits and where your 83-year-old mom (at least in my case) will climb a pyramid.
MND Local: Do good and have fun with San Miguel de Allende’s charitable social...
From a Mardi Gras party for the Cruz Roja to the SOME benefit golf tournament, discover the top charity events and other goings-on in San Miguel this March.
The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for...
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
President proposes free BTS concert at Mexico City’s Zócalo
Could the K-pop global icons be the next Zócalo headliner? President Sheinbaum hopes so, and she's reaching out to the president of South Korea to make it happen.
Who is Carín León, the Mexican voice of the World Cup theme song?
It's no coincidence that both Carín León and Mexican regional music have soared in popularity internationally. They both have given a lot to each other.
Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
Maya Train’s foreign passenger numbers are up 47%: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez reported that Mexico's international tourist numbers increased almost 9% annually in January and that 13,166 of them rode the Maya Train, up from 8,980 in January 2025.
Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at Mexico City...
National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up.
How an era of tariffs is reshaping Mexico’s agriculture industry
Agricultural tariffs over the past few years from both the U.S. and Mexico have complicated the countries' food supplies.
Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition
Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states.
Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks
From Chihuahua to Chiapas, climate change threatens much of Mexico. A former U.S. climate security expert offers insight into how our changing world brings new challenges.
Battle over Chapala aqueduct tests Mexico’s transparency laws
Jalisco's government has refused to release the blueprints for a new aqueduct in Lake Chapala, leading to controversy over the project.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
Casa Holtz: The obsessive Art Nouveau dream hidden in Lomas de Chapultepec
Casa Holtz, an Art Nouveau architectural masterpiece in Mexico City, is almost as fascinating as the couple for whom it was built.
President proposes free BTS concert at Mexico City’s Zócalo
Could the K-pop global icons be the next Zócalo headliner? President Sheinbaum hopes so, and she's reaching out to the president of South Korea to make it happen.
Who is Carín León, the Mexican voice of the World Cup theme song?
It's no coincidence that both Carín León and Mexican regional music have soared in popularity internationally. They both have given a lot to each other.
MND Local: Exploring the legacy immigrant communities of Baja California
The communities of modern Baja California are shaped by the immigrants who created them. Chris Sands takes a look.
Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
Mexico’s week in review: USMCA talks officially launch as Sheinbaum bets on a digital...
This week, Mexico dove into formal USMCA negotiations, moved to go cashless and faced hard questions from Washington. Here's what you missed.
The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for...
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: March 21st
How well have you been paying attention to the news in Mexico this week? Take the MND Quiz of the Week and find out!
Activists’ victory means IMSS now offers public hospital abortion services in 25 states
The major breakthrough is a direct result of court decisions in favor of activists who filed suit to require the social security body to include abortion services in the states where abortion is legal.
Stranded assets in Huatulco: How 2 major tourism projects became frozen in legal and...
A golf course and a convention center, two key projects for tourism in Huatulco, are now closed and in legal limbo. The question is: Why?
Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks
From Chihuahua to Chiapas, climate change threatens much of Mexico. A former U.S. climate security expert offers insight into how our changing world brings new challenges.
Battle over Chapala aqueduct tests Mexico’s transparency laws
Jalisco's government has refused to release the blueprints for a new aqueduct in Lake Chapala, leading to controversy over the project.
Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
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.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.
Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada
Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
American Chamber of Commerce names CPKC’s Oscar Del Cueto as new president
Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Mexico, was named the new president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) for the 2026-2027 period, the business organization announced Wednesday.
At AmCham annual gathering, US ambassador to Mexico strikes optimistic note on USMCA
Speaking to Mexican and U.S. businesspeople on Wednesday, Ambassador Johnson described the U.S.-Mexico relationship as "a marriage," and based on his comments, divorce — particularly on trade — is not an option.
Made in Mexico: Pedro Ramírez Vázquez
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez designed Estadio Azteca, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a long and amazing career.
So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico
Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals.
How Chef Lupita is bringing the international spotlight to Tabasco
From a cookbook all the way to Qatar, Chef Lupita Vidal has traveled across the world to promote the culinary offerings of her native state of Tabasco.
How an era of tariffs is reshaping Mexico’s agriculture industry
Agricultural tariffs over the past few years from both the U.S. and Mexico have complicated the countries' food supplies.
Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition
Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states.
What to cook this March
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.
