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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.
Full speed ahead: The 39th Carrera Panamericana lives up to its billing
La Carrera Panamericana is the most storied and legendary event in Mexico's rich history of auto racing, as writer Alan Chazaro details while the 2026 race makes a pit stop in Veracruz.
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.
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.
Full speed ahead: The 39th Carrera Panamericana lives up to its billing
La Carrera Panamericana is the most storied and legendary event in Mexico's rich history of auto racing, as writer Alan Chazaro details while the 2026 race makes a pit stop in Veracruz.
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.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 24th
Chickens, commissioners and Claudia Sheinbaum. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
20 years of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’: 5 facts about Del Toro’s masterpiece
On the 20th anniversary of Mexican director Guillermo del Toro's modern classic, "Pan's Labyrinth," writer Carolina Alvarado reveals some surprising facts about the Oscar-winning film.
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.
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.
Public perception of insecurity hits its lowest level in 13 years
Just over 58% of Mexicans consider their cities to be unsafe, the lowest level recorded since the national statistics agency began monitoring more than a decade ago.
Mexico’s best-known ufologist’s latest claim is a humanoid ‘being’ near the northern border
Jaime Maussan has called it “the Creature of the Juárez Valley" and linked it to reports of dead chickens, rabbits, roosters and other animals, including two horses in the Samalayuca area. Local authorities have reported no such occurences.
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.
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.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 24th
Chickens, commissioners and Claudia Sheinbaum. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
20 years of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’: 5 facts about Del Toro’s masterpiece
On the 20th anniversary of Mexican director Guillermo del Toro's modern classic, "Pan's Labyrinth," writer Carolina Alvarado reveals some surprising facts about the Oscar-winning film.
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.
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.
Public perception of insecurity hits its lowest level in 13 years
Just over 58% of Mexicans consider their cities to be unsafe, the lowest level recorded since the national statistics agency began monitoring more than a decade ago.
Opinion: China’s model is cracking and Mexico (and the world) should...
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.
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.
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.
Peso hits one-year low as Fed-Banxico rate gap narrows
The peso slid nearly 10% against the dollar since early September to hit a one-year low, driven by a narrowing rate gap between Mexico and the U.S.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.67
CAD
13.33
EUR
20.91
Lawmakers approve hotly contested bill targeting unauthorized use of official logos
Supporters of the bill, which was sent to the Chamber by the president, insist that the intent is not to stifle parody but to prevent fraudulent use of official symbols for financial gain. The opposition is not convinced.
Sheinbaum lauds 8% raise for healthcare workers as protests continue: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum applauded the new pay deal between IMSS and its workers’ union at her Thursday presser, where she also covered North American integration and praised a student inventor.
Sheinbaum details shouting match with Chihuahua governor over CIA raid: Friday’s...
At Friday's presser, Sheinbaum gave her account of her clash with Gov. Maru Campos over the CIA’s alleged role in an unauthorized April drug lab raid in Chihuahua.
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.
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.
Quintana Roo’s inland region of Maya Ka’an ranks in National Geographic’s top 25 world travel destinations
Removed from the sun-and-sand attractions of the Riviera Maya resorts — though equal in its beauty — what this vast region offers is a chance not just to admire Maya culture, but to live it.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mexico’s best-known ufologist’s latest claim is a humanoid ‘being’ near the northern border
Jaime Maussan has called it “the Creature of the Juárez Valley" and linked it to reports of dead chickens, rabbits, roosters and other animals, including two horses in the Samalayuca area. Local authorities have reported no such occurences.
Quintana Roo’s inland region of Maya Ka’an ranks in National Geographic’s top 25 world...
Removed from the sun-and-sand attractions of the Riviera Maya resorts — though equal in its beauty — what this vast region offers is a chance not just to admire Maya culture, but to live it.
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.
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.
20 years of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’: 5 facts about Del Toro’s masterpiece
On the 20th anniversary of Mexican director Guillermo del Toro's modern classic, "Pan's Labyrinth," writer Carolina Alvarado reveals some surprising facts about the Oscar-winning film.
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.
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.
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.
Mexico’s best-known ufologist’s latest claim is a humanoid ‘being’ near the northern border
Jaime Maussan has called it “the Creature of the Juárez Valley" and linked it to reports of dead chickens, rabbits, roosters and other animals, including two horses in the Samalayuca area. Local authorities have reported no such occurences.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.67
CAD
13.33
EUR
20.91
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.
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.
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.
