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Attention cat lovers! A cat museum has opened in Mexico City
Originally opened as the first cat café in Latin America, Mexico City's tribute to felines is now officially a museum, writes Lydia Leija. Here's how to visit.
Health investigators rule out any presence of the Cyclospora parasite in Riviera Maya hotels
Reports that four dozen UK cyclosporiasis patients had traveled to Mexico led to an investigation, but it turned out to be a case of correlation not implying causation.
Mexico’s expert search-and-rescue team arrives in Colombia to help with rescue efforts
The Azteca International Rescue Brigade, known as the Topos, or Moles, were finishing up post-rescue work in Venezuela when the 7.4 quake hit neighboring Colombia Monday morning
Attention cat lovers! A cat museum has opened in Mexico City
Originally opened as the first cat café in Latin America, Mexico City's tribute to felines is now officially a museum, writes Lydia Leija. Here's how to visit.
Health investigators rule out any presence of the Cyclospora parasite in Riviera Maya hotels
Reports that four dozen UK cyclosporiasis patients had traveled to Mexico led to an investigation, but it turned out to be a case of correlation not implying causation.
Mexico’s expert search-and-rescue team arrives in Colombia to help with rescue efforts
The Azteca International Rescue Brigade, known as the Topos, or Moles, were finishing up post-rescue work in Venezuela when the 7.4 quake hit neighboring Colombia Monday morning
MND Local: A new museum and rising real estate prices in the Guadalajara Metro...
A new museum will open next year in Zapopan, a city in the Guadalajara Metro Area that, thanks to rising real estate prices, now boasts the four most expensive neighborhoods in Mexico.
El Jalapeño: US enacts emergency guacamole rationing protocol following brief avocado import pause
The brief U.S. suspension of avocado imports from Mexico set off a panic among the country's guacamole consumers.
Is the peso punching above its weight? The results of our latest MND Peso...
The MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early August — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — overvalued the Mexican peso by 2.4%.
Sheinbaum celebrates Mexico’s historic medal haul at 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games: Wednesday’s...
Mexican athletes won 407 medals at the Games, their best-ever performance, prompting a rule change from the federal sports commission: instead of each athlete receiving a monetary bonus for their best result, all 407 medals will be rewarded, ranging in value from 15,000 to 50,000 pesos.
Mexico and My Money: Take our 5-minute survey!
Take our survey to help shape a new weekly series called "Mexico and My Money" — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and more for foreigners.
Made in Mexico: Why UNAM is more than a university
From a colonial university to Mexico’s most influential institution, discover how UNAM shaped the country’s history, culture and public life.
Is Mexico ‘next’? Why Colombia’s deadly quake doesn’t raise the seismic odds here
Mexicans watched in horror videos of this week's devastating quake in Colombia, with many having undergone similar experiences. But even though the two countries share the Pacific Ring of Fire, the seismic activity in one does not affect the other.
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 seeks bids for 5G telecom system on 2 new passenger train lines
The Mexico City–Querétaro–Irapuato and Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo rail corridors, currently under construction, are part of an ambitious plan to significantly increase Mexico's connectivity.
Opinion: The real reason San Miguel de Allende feels so American
San Miguel de Allende is packed with American tourists — but is it actually better than Guanajuato or Querétaro? MND's summer intern says yes and no.
Mexico in Numbers: The peso’s wildest swings since 2000
From an all-time low of 8.94 to a record high of 25.12 pesos per dollar, see how Mexico's currency has swung in recent decades.
How US immigrants have shaped culinary culture in Mexico City
Immigration has always flowed both ways across the over 3,000 kilometer border between the U.S. and Mexico, writes Lydia Carey, with impacts that affect everything from gentrification to the Mexico City food scene.
Sheinbaum invites author of ‘The Anxious Generation’ to explain social media’s impacts on kids:...
U.S. psychologist Jonathan Haidt addressed today's mañanera, calling children's social media and touchscreen use a "public health problem" and urging parents not to give kids access to phones until at least age four to six.
How had I never heard of Guanajuato? A reflection by MND’s summer intern
MND summer intern Jared Tucker didn't expect to travel much in Mexico. A 24-hour trip to Guanajuato changed his mind — and made him wonder why more Americans don't visit.
MND Local: A new museum and rising real estate prices in the Guadalajara Metro Area
A new museum will open next year in Zapopan, a city in the Guadalajara Metro Area that, thanks to rising real estate prices, now boasts the four most expensive neighborhoods in Mexico.
El Jalapeño: US enacts emergency guacamole rationing protocol following brief avocado import pause
The brief U.S. suspension of avocado imports from Mexico set off a panic among the country's guacamole consumers.
Is the peso punching above its weight? The results of our latest MND Peso Index™
The MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early August — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — overvalued the Mexican peso by 2.4%.
Sheinbaum celebrates Mexico’s historic medal haul at 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Mexican athletes won 407 medals at the Games, their best-ever performance, prompting a rule change from the federal sports commission: instead of each athlete receiving a monetary bonus for their best result, all 407 medals will be rewarded, ranging in value from 15,000 to 50,000 pesos.
Mexico and My Money: Take our 5-minute survey!
Take our survey to help shape a new weekly series called "Mexico and My Money" — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and more for foreigners.
Made in Mexico: Why UNAM is more than a university
From a colonial university to Mexico’s most influential institution, discover how UNAM shaped the country’s history, culture and public life.
Mexico seeks bids for 5G telecom system on 2 new passenger...
The Mexico City–Querétaro–Irapuato and Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo rail corridors, currently under construction, are part of an ambitious plan to significantly increase Mexico's connectivity.
Mexico and My Money: MND launches new series on personal finance
MND is launching Mexico and My Money, a weekly series on personal finance in Mexico — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and common mistakes for foreigners.
When legacy media’s hypocrisy gets called out: A perspective from our CEO
Legacy media got Mexico's story wrong — on the World Cup, on Mencho, on cartel violence — and won't admit it. MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why.
Is Chipotle in Mexico a good or bad idea? A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
Chipotle's Mexico debut sparks debate — competition and choice, or cultural imposition? George and Travis weigh in on the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Inflation in Mexico is now lower than in the United States — why that’s...
Mexico's inflation rate is currently trending down, while in the U.S., it is trending up. What could be expected for Mexico and Mexicans if this trend continues? CEO of MND Travis Bembenek outlines eight likely scenarios.
If San Miguel is going to stay the ‘best city in the world,’ it...
San Miguel de Allende just won "Best City in the World" again, but MND CEO Travis Bembenek says it can't coast on that title — here are nine ways the town should keep improving.
Opinion: After growing up in Mexico, was I prepared for US high school?
Zella Golden, a rising senior at a northern California boarding school, completed primary and part of her secondary education in Mexico. The advantages far outweigh the obstacles she's experienced since transitioning to the U.S. academic system, she writes.
Opinion: The real reason San Miguel de Allende feels so American
San Miguel de Allende is packed with American tourists — but is it actually better than Guanajuato or Querétaro? MND's summer intern says yes and no.
China’s approval rating in Mexico: Is it a genuine preference or evidence of a...
Mexican adults have a more favorable view of China than they do of the U.S., writes Maria Meléndez, and it's not particularly close. Among younger Mexicans, the gap is even larger.
How had I never heard of Guanajuato? A reflection by MND’s summer intern
MND summer intern Jared Tucker didn't expect to travel much in Mexico. A 24-hour trip to Guanajuato changed his mind — and made him wonder why more Americans don't visit.
The Mexican peso hits its strongest level against the dollar in 6 months
Helped by a steady Mexican interest rate and a negative U.S. job report, the peso followed its strong Thursday finish with continued gains through Friday.
Estadio Azteca owners lost an estimated $47M on FIFA’s most profitable World Cup ever
Grupo Ollamani reported steep losses tied to World Cup costs, including a payout of $53 million to FIFA over box-seat control, even as the tournament earned FIFA posted record profits.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.04
CAD
12.22
EUR
19.66
Homicides down 51% since Sheinbaum took office: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
There was an average of 42.5 homicides per day in July, a reduction of 51% compared to September 2024, the final month of the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Sheinbaum pledges ‘all the support’ Colombia needs following deadly earthquake: Monday’s mañanera recapped
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia this morning was among the topics of concern at today's mañanera, as well as the challenges regarding students' use of mobile devices inside and outside the classroom.
Sheinbaum celebrates Mexico’s historic medal haul at 2026 Central American and...
Mexican athletes won 407 medals at the Games, their best-ever performance, prompting a rule change from the federal sports commission: instead of each athlete receiving a monetary bonus for their best result, all 407 medals will be rewarded, ranging in value from 15,000 to 50,000 pesos.
Mexico and My Money: Take our 5-minute survey!
Take our survey to help shape a new weekly series called "Mexico and My Money" — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and more for foreigners.
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%.
Opinion: After growing up in Mexico, was I prepared for US high school?
Zella Golden, a rising senior at a northern California boarding school, completed primary and part of her secondary education in Mexico. The advantages far outweigh the obstacles she's experienced since transitioning to the U.S. academic system, she writes.
Tulum regains 5 lost international air routes, a hopeful sign for tourism sector recovery
Nine international routes from North America will bring winter visitors to Tulum's Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, giving the city hope that its tourism slump is finally turning around.
MND Local: Why is Puerto Vallarta so quiet right now?
Summer travel is typically slow in Puerto Vallarta. But not as slow as it is this year. Writer Charlotte Smith ponders why the city is so quiet right now.
Postcards from Mexico: On the beach in Playa del Carmen
Writer Ethan Jacobs sends his latest postcard from Mexico on the beach in Playa del Carmen, surrounded by life coaches, reiki healers and assorted "entrepreneurs."
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%.
Opinion: After growing up in Mexico, was I prepared for US high school?
Zella Golden, a rising senior at a northern California boarding school, completed primary and part of her secondary education in Mexico. The advantages far outweigh the obstacles she's experienced since transitioning to the U.S. academic system, she writes.
When legacy media’s hypocrisy gets called out: A perspective from our CEO
Legacy media got Mexico's story wrong — on the World Cup, on Mencho, on cartel violence — and won't admit it. MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why.
Is Chipotle in Mexico a good or bad idea? A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
Chipotle's Mexico debut sparks debate — competition and choice, or cultural imposition? George and Travis weigh in on the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo...
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.
Opinion: Why Guadalajara offers a credible supply chain alternative during the Iran crisis
The fuel crisis in the Straits of Hormuz isn't ending anytime soon, despite the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and Guadalajara and its real estate market stand to prosper.
Made in Mexico: Why UNAM is more than a university
From a colonial university to Mexico’s most influential institution, discover how UNAM shaped the country’s history, culture and public life.
‘The Forgotten Ones’: Mexico’s mysterious forest guardians
Mexico's most mysterious creatures are said to dwell in the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve in Tamaulipas, writes Robert Santacroce. But who are they and what are they sworn to protect?
Opinion: After growing up in Mexico, was I prepared for US high school?
Zella Golden, a rising senior at a northern California boarding school, completed primary and part of her secondary education in Mexico. The advantages far outweigh the obstacles she's experienced since transitioning to the U.S. academic system, she writes.
Taylor Farms recalls its Mexico-sourced jalapeños, cuts ties with Sinaloa supplier over salmonella scare
The voluntary recall of jalapeños and prepared foods containing them — all sourced in Mexico — comes just weeks after the same company removed iceberg lettuce from the market due to cyclosporiasis.
MND Local: Why is Puerto Vallarta so quiet right now?
Summer travel is typically slow in Puerto Vallarta. But not as slow as it is this year. Writer Charlotte Smith ponders why the city is so quiet right now.
Postcards from Mexico: On the beach in Playa del Carmen
Writer Ethan Jacobs sends his latest postcard from Mexico on the beach in Playa del Carmen, surrounded by life coaches, reiki healers and assorted "entrepreneurs."
Taylor Farms recalls its Mexico-sourced jalapeños, cuts ties with Sinaloa supplier over salmonella scare
The voluntary recall of jalapeños and prepared foods containing them — all sourced in Mexico — comes just weeks after the same company removed iceberg lettuce from the market due to cyclosporiasis.
How US immigrants have shaped culinary culture in Mexico City
Immigration has always flowed both ways across the over 3,000 kilometer border between the U.S. and Mexico, writes Lydia Carey, with impacts that affect everything from gentrification to the Mexico City food scene.
Why is Chihuahua working on water projects with Israel?
A water cooperation agreement between the Chihuahua state government and the Israeli international cooperation agency MASHAV has become the center of social conflict and the cause of growing protests amid extreme water stress in the state.
In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco
Concerns over the land expropriation process in northern Acapulco and a lack of agreements with local communities drove Sheinbaum to cancel the hydroelectric dam project in favor of radial wells.
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.
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.
Attention cat lovers! A cat museum has opened in Mexico City
Originally opened as the first cat café in Latin America, Mexico City's tribute to felines is now officially a museum, writes Lydia Leija. Here's how to visit.
Made in Mexico: Why UNAM is more than a university
From a colonial university to Mexico’s most influential institution, discover how UNAM shaped the country’s history, culture and public life.
‘The Forgotten Ones’: Mexico’s mysterious forest guardians
Mexico's most mysterious creatures are said to dwell in the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve in Tamaulipas, writes Robert Santacroce. But who are they and what are they sworn to protect?
Most avocado exports to the US have resumed after last week’s suspension
Some of the details of the "threat to U.S. interests" that caused the unilateral suspension have emerged, including intimidation towards U.S. inspectors and a general increase in extortion in Michoacán's avocado-producing belt.
Opinion: After growing up in Mexico, was I prepared for US high school?
Zella Golden, a rising senior at a northern California boarding school, completed primary and part of her secondary education in Mexico. The advantages far outweigh the obstacles she's experienced since transitioning to the U.S. academic system, she writes.
Taylor Farms recalls its Mexico-sourced jalapeños, cuts ties with Sinaloa supplier over salmonella scare
The voluntary recall of jalapeños and prepared foods containing them — all sourced in Mexico — comes just weeks after the same company removed iceberg lettuce from the market due to cyclosporiasis.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.04
CAD
12.22
EUR
19.66
El Jalapeño: US enacts emergency guacamole rationing protocol following brief avocado import pause
The brief U.S. suspension of avocado imports from Mexico set off a panic among the country's guacamole consumers.
El Jalapeño: Tulum named world’s happiest destination by company no one has ever heard...
Tulum is the "happiest place on Earth," according to a travel insurance company with no real experience of the destination.
El Jalapeño: In response to tequila tariffs, Mexico promises to raise duties on obscure...
Incensed by foreign taxes on tequila, Mexico plans to retaliate with tariffs aimed at making obscure foreign liquors even harder to find.
El Jalapeño: Sheinbaum warns of the dangers of social media on her social media...
President Sheinbaum is worried about the effects of social media on kids, a concern she recently shared via X, Instagram and TikTok.
El Jalapeño: Conjoined twins dominate synchronized swimming event in Mexico
Despite complaints from other competitors, conjoined twins took first place in synchronized swimming at an important recent meet.
Is the peso punching above its weight? The results of our latest MND Peso...
The MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early August — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — overvalued the Mexican peso by 2.4%.
MND Tutor | Guanajuato
Guanajuato is one of Mexico's most rewarding cities to visit, thanks to its historic architecture and vibrant drinking and dining scenes.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 8th
Foreign investment, food franchises and farm products. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Mexico and My Money: MND launches new series on personal finance
MND is launching Mexico and My Money, a weekly series on personal finance in Mexico — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and common mistakes for foreigners.
Mexico in Numbers: The peso’s wildest swings since 2000
From an all-time low of 8.94 to a record high of 25.12 pesos per dollar, see how Mexico's currency has swung in recent decades.
Wirikuta water festival spotlights a groundwater crisis felt across Mexico
The first-ever Wirikuta water festival begins today in San Luis Potosí to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Mexico as it affects local communities like the Indigenous Wixárika people.
Why is Chihuahua working on water projects with Israel?
A water cooperation agreement between the Chihuahua state government and the Israeli international cooperation agency MASHAV has become the center of social conflict and the cause of growing protests amid extreme water stress in the state.
In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco
Concerns over the land expropriation process in northern Acapulco and a lack of agreements with local communities drove Sheinbaum to cancel the hydroelectric dam project in favor of radial wells.
Guadalajara residents receiving contaminated water will get an 80% discount on their bills
The water supplier (SIAPA), the Jalisco state Congress and the state Human Rights Commission are all involved in compensating residents for not receiving the clean water they're legally entitled to.
Feds and Jalisco state are joining forces to tackle water contamination in greater Guadalajara
Millions of area residents have been living with contaminated drinking water, mainly due to an antiquated Chapala aqueduct and pollution in the region's rivers from industrial discharges.
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.
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.
Taiwanese AI firm Inventec announces US $450M expansion in Ciudad Juárez
The company’s expansion is expected to support the creation of up to 6,000 specialized jobs.
Kia will invest US $649 million to manufacture electric SUVs in Mexico
Kia's announcement is a welcome shot in the arm for Mexico's traditionally strong automotive sector that has been suffering recently from uncertainty not of its own making.
Trump re-imposes his tariffs, but Mexico gets a pass
Mexico is exempt from most of the new tariffs and is already paying the rest. So in President Sheinbaum's words, "Mexico remains exactly the same as we were a week ago.”
Opinion: The real reason San Miguel de Allende feels so American
San Miguel de Allende is packed with American tourists — but is it actually better than Guanajuato or Querétaro? MND's summer intern says yes and no.
Mexico in Numbers: The peso’s wildest swings since 2000
From an all-time low of 8.94 to a record high of 25.12 pesos per dollar, see how Mexico's currency has swung in recent decades.
How US immigrants have shaped culinary culture in Mexico City
Immigration has always flowed both ways across the over 3,000 kilometer border between the U.S. and Mexico, writes Lydia Carey, with impacts that affect everything from gentrification to the Mexico City food scene.
Sheinbaum invites author of ‘The Anxious Generation’ to explain social media’s impacts on kids:...
U.S. psychologist Jonathan Haidt addressed today's mañanera, calling children's social media and touchscreen use a "public health problem" and urging parents not to give kids access to phones until at least age four to six.
