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Mexican Senate passes bill holding pet owners accountable for abuse or negligence
Animal abuse is expressly prohibited in the Mexican Constitution, but the bill, if passed by the lower house, will hold caregivers, including pet owners, accountable for meeting standards of treatment.
Flooding and landslides in Xalapa leave 2 dead, dozens of homes damaged
Intense rains on Monday and Tuesday in the capital of Veracruz caused damage in 43 neighborhoods and affected at least 60 homes, according to initial government reports.
El Jalapeño: Ensenada fisherman says latest catch, a US Navy torpedo, is ‘a keeper’
An Ensenada fisherman trolling for dorado reeled in a 600-pound U.S. Navy training torpedo instead, and is refusing to give it back.
Mexican Senate passes bill holding pet owners accountable for abuse or negligence
Animal abuse is expressly prohibited in the Mexican Constitution, but the bill, if passed by the lower house, will hold caregivers, including pet owners, accountable for meeting standards of treatment.
Flooding and landslides in Xalapa leave 2 dead, dozens of homes damaged
Intense rains on Monday and Tuesday in the capital of Veracruz caused damage in 43 neighborhoods and affected at least 60 homes, according to initial government reports.
El Jalapeño: Ensenada fisherman says latest catch, a US Navy torpedo, is ‘a keeper’
An Ensenada fisherman trolling for dorado reeled in a 600-pound U.S. Navy training torpedo instead, and is refusing to give it back.
‘The presidents of Mexico can only have one flag,’ Sheinbaum says: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum defended the Senate's approval of a reform that seeks to bar presidential and gubernatorial aspirants from running for office if they hold dual nationality, saying, "The presidents of Mexico can only have one flag, one homeland, one people to defend."
Reform barring future presidents, governors from holding dual nationality passes Senate
Approved in both general and specific terms by a qualified majority, the bill now needs to be ratified by at least 17 state legislatures, where the president's party Morena also holds parliamentary majorities.
MND Local San Miguel de Allende: Investments, golf, midwives and a decline in violent...
San Miguel de Allende has seen a flurry of recent news, from the opening of the country's first midwifery center to reservoir cleanup efforts, golf course opposition and an announced reduction in violent crime.
Hurricane Polo hits the Sonora coast after making landfall and crossing the Baja Peninsula
Based on press reports and preliminary statements from authorities, the storm caused more damage as a Category 1 hurricane on the mainland coast than it did as a supposedly much stronger Category 3 as it crossed the Baja Peninsula.
The Herencia de México mariachi group makes history on Monday Night Football
The mariachi instrumental performance was a first for the Bears' Chicago stadium, and the fact that it was part of the Monday Night Football telecast meant it was viewed by a wide audience.
Mexico’s economy grew 3.3% in July, the strongest monthly result of 2026
Andrés Abadía, chief Latin America economist at the British firm Pantheon Economics, said that the growth data for July "puts the third quarter in a much stronger position than expected."
Authorities present 4 new lines of investigation in Ayotzinapa case
Deputy Interior Minister Arturo Medina and Mauricio Pazarán presented on Monday four lines of investigation they consider to be new and relevant to advancing the case of 43 students who were disappeared in Guerrero in 2014, for which there have been hundreds of arrests but no convictions.
Oaxaca AG launches investigations into 6 municipal presidents with alleged organized crime ties
All six cases described by Attorney General Bernardo Rodríguez are related to Juchitán — the third-largest city in Oaxaca — and feature a wide variety of charges related to alleged organized crime activities.
Mexican exports increased by nearly 30% through August, led by computer equipment
Powered by a booming August that reached a 40.4% annualized growth rate, exports reached US $549.4 billion, a new record for the January-August period.
The Herencia de México mariachi group makes history on Monday Night Football
The mariachi instrumental performance was a first for the Bears' Chicago stadium, and the fact that it was part of the Monday Night Football telecast meant it was viewed by a wide audience.
Oregon woman, a ‘medical tourist,’ wins the right to have her Tijuana medical malpractice...
Non-citizens have the right to file medical malpractice complaints in Mexico, but practical obstacles and lax regulation have made it difficult. A new case offers a glimpse of a better future.
Sheinbaum announces new report on Ayotzinapa after 12th anniversary of mass kidnapping: Monday’s mañanera...
Later today, Sheinbaum said there will be a presentation of new "lines of inquiry" in the 2014 case of the 43 missing students. The president also shared August job numbers and the authorities' plan for Hurricane Polo.
How to conjugate Spanish verbs and impress your friends
Learn this simple trick with Spanish verbs that can help you take your language learning to the next level.
The strange, ancient bird hiding in Mexico’s cloud forests
The endangered horned guan is found only Guatemala and parts of Chiapas, but this strange and wonderful bird is worth seeing in the wild, writes Bob Pateman.
‘The presidents of Mexico can only have one flag,’ Sheinbaum says: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum defended the Senate's approval of a reform that seeks to bar presidential and gubernatorial aspirants from running for office if they hold dual nationality, saying, "The presidents of Mexico can only have one flag, one homeland, one people to defend."
Reform barring future presidents, governors from holding dual nationality passes Senate
Approved in both general and specific terms by a qualified majority, the bill now needs to be ratified by at least 17 state legislatures, where the president's party Morena also holds parliamentary majorities.
MND Local San Miguel de Allende: Investments, golf, midwives and a decline in violent crime
San Miguel de Allende has seen a flurry of recent news, from the opening of the country's first midwifery center to reservoir cleanup efforts, golf course opposition and an announced reduction in violent crime.
Hurricane Polo hits the Sonora coast after making landfall and crossing the Baja Peninsula
Based on press reports and preliminary statements from authorities, the storm caused more damage as a Category 1 hurricane on the mainland coast than it did as a supposedly much stronger Category 3 as it crossed the Baja Peninsula.
The Herencia de México mariachi group makes history on Monday Night Football
The mariachi instrumental performance was a first for the Bears' Chicago stadium, and the fact that it was part of the Monday Night Football telecast meant it was viewed by a wide audience.
Mexico’s economy grew 3.3% in July, the strongest monthly result of 2026
Andrés Abadía, chief Latin America economist at the British firm Pantheon Economics, said that the growth data for July "puts the third quarter in a much stronger position than expected."
Central bank holds interest rates steady as peso slips toward its...
Banxico held its rate at 6.50% for a third straight meeting, signaling a split from the Fed, even as the peso weakened toward its worst week since March.
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.
‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast
The Mexican peso has defied analysts, trading near multi-year highs. In a new podcast episode, Travis breaks down the reasons why, and whether a correction might be coming.
The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico's exports jumped 44% in July — a number that sounds like a huge win. CEO Travis Bembenek explains why the reality is more complicated.
MND goes all in on Mexico City: A perspective from our CEO
MND launches MND Local CDMX, a weekly feature with deeper news, events and trends for anyone living in, moving to or visiting Mexico City.
‘Confidently Wrong About Tipping in Mexico’: A new podcast from MND
In a new podcast episode, George and Travis break down Mexico's tricky tipping culture — how much, who to tip and how norms have shifted.
The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico's exports jumped 44% in July — a number that sounds like a huge win. CEO Travis Bembenek explains why the reality is more complicated.
Opinion: Mexico is AI’s secret weapon
The “democratic coalition” that Anthropic's CEO calls for doesn’t need inventing. It needs to be deepened — starting with the country that shares 2,000 miles of border with the United States, writes CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas.
‘Confidently Wrong About Tipping in Mexico’: A new podcast from MND
In a new podcast episode, George and Travis break down Mexico's tricky tipping culture — how much, who to tip and how norms have shifted.
Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A perspective from our...
The peso is near record highs against the dollar in what looks like an unbreakable trend. Our CEO rounds up his top columns explaining why — and what's next.
Mexico pushes to raise regional content in electronics exports as US trade talks continue
Mexico is aiming to sharply raise the Mexican-made share of electronics exports — from just 8% today to as much as 40% — a top trade official said Wednesday.
Lego to invest US $400M in Nuevo León: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
A major investment announcement was the focus of Thursday's presser, though Sheinbaum also fielded questions about the legitimacy of last week's historic fuel smuggling bust in Guanajuato.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.08
CAD
12.70
EUR
20.48
Reform barring future presidents, governors from holding dual nationality passes Senate
Approved in both general and specific terms by a qualified majority, the bill now needs to be ratified by at least 17 state legislatures, where the president's party Morena also holds parliamentary majorities.
Oaxaca AG launches investigations into 6 municipal presidents with alleged organized crime ties
All six cases described by Attorney General Bernardo Rodríguez are related to Juchitán — the third-largest city in Oaxaca — and feature a wide variety of charges related to alleged organized crime activities.
‘The presidents of Mexico can only have one flag,’ Sheinbaum says:...
President Sheinbaum defended the Senate's approval of a reform that seeks to bar presidential and gubernatorial aspirants from running for office if they hold dual nationality, saying, "The presidents of Mexico can only have one flag, one homeland, one people to defend."
How to conjugate Spanish verbs and impress your friends
Learn this simple trick with Spanish verbs that can help you take your language learning to the next level.
From the archive: Sharing the planet means accepting scorpions and tarantulas
Sarah DeVries reflects on her attempts to live and let live with the insect members of her community, even scorpions and tarantulas.
From the archive: How do I know it’s a ‘no’? A comprehensive guide for foreigners
Mexicans have a strong aversion to saying "no." Here's a simple guide to tell what they actually mean when they're trying to avoid saying it.
Aeroméxico pulls its flights to Tulum with Wednesday as the last day
The tourism woes of the once-thriving coast-and-culture destination have both contributed to and will suffer from Aeroméxico's decision, which will further the emptying of Tulum's Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport.
How Oaxaca’s La Ventanilla turned tourism into conservation
After providing a sanctuary for sea turtles, crocodiles and the mangroves that protect the Oaxaca coast, La Ventanilla emerged as one of Mexico's best ecotourism destinations.
Aeroméxico will offer Mexico’s first direct flights to Jamaica and the Bahamas
With the two new routes, Nassau and Montego Bay join two Dominican Republic cities and Havana, Cuba, as direct Aeroméxico Caribbean destinations, meaning passengers will no longer have to stop over in Panama or the United States.
From the archive: Sharing the planet means accepting scorpions and tarantulas
Sarah DeVries reflects on her attempts to live and let live with the insect members of her community, even scorpions and tarantulas.
From the archive: How do I know it’s a ‘no’? A comprehensive guide for...
Mexicans have a strong aversion to saying "no." Here's a simple guide to tell what they actually mean when they're trying to avoid saying it.
‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast
The Mexican peso has defied analysts, trading near multi-year highs. In a new podcast episode, Travis breaks down the reasons why, and whether a correction might be coming.
The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico's exports jumped 44% in July — a number that sounds like a huge win. CEO Travis Bembenek explains why the reality is more complicated.
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%.
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.
Guanajuato will host a free outdoor Mexican-French circus spectacle this weekend as Cervantino Festival...
Thousands of Guanajuato residents and visitors will be looking upward from the historic city center Saturday night as acrobats and tightrope walkers perform at high altitude in a spectacular joint effort by Mexican and French circus personnel.
Maya apiary found near Tulum reveals roots of beekeeping traditions still practiced today
The site was discovered in 2022 during construction of the Maya Train, but archaeologists have just announced this week that it contains artifacts that reveal secrets of how the Maya produced the melipona that honey lovers swear by today.
The ‘Hacienda Hunters’: Uncovering Mexico’s hidden history
Jim and Carol Cook are now better known as the "Hacienda Hunters" thanks to their love of finding Mexico's colonial ruins, writes John Pint.
The Monobloc chair: The plastic throne that rules Mexico
“It serves rich and poor alike, because everyone gets tired,” says a UNAM sociologist about Mexico's most ubiquitous seating option, the Monobloc plastic chair.
How Oaxaca’s La Ventanilla turned tourism into conservation
After providing a sanctuary for sea turtles, crocodiles and the mangroves that protect the Oaxaca coast, La Ventanilla emerged as one of Mexico's best ecotourism destinations.
Aeroméxico will offer Mexico’s first direct flights to Jamaica and the Bahamas
With the two new routes, Nassau and Montego Bay join two Dominican Republic cities and Havana, Cuba, as direct Aeroméxico Caribbean destinations, meaning passengers will no longer have to stop over in Panama or the United States.
Women farmers in Oaxaca, Guerrero report catastrophic drought
Two farming associations called on state and federal authorities to declare a climate emergency in drought-affected areas of Oaxaca and Guerrero and establish programs aimed at guaranteeing food sovereignty and supporting female farmers.
Following a higher soda tax, is a salty foods tax coming next?
A bill from Morena, PT and PVEM lawmakers estimates that a tax on high-sodium products could generate about 12 billion pesos (US $116.6 million) in additional federal revenue while helping reduce the prevalence of diseases associated with excess salt intake.
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.
Perfect Day Mexico wasn’t dead after all. Now its opponents are headed to the...
Despite news of its cancellation in May, Royal Caribbean's massive Perfect Day Mexico project in Mahahual is still planned, writes Tracy L. Barnett, and residents and environmental activists are still fighting it.
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.
The Herencia de México mariachi group makes history on Monday Night Football
The mariachi instrumental performance was a first for the Bears' Chicago stadium, and the fact that it was part of the Monday Night Football telecast meant it was viewed by a wide audience.
Guanajuato will host a free outdoor Mexican-French circus spectacle this weekend as Cervantino Festival approaches
Thousands of Guanajuato residents and visitors will be looking upward from the historic city center Saturday night as acrobats and tightrope walkers perform at high altitude in a spectacular joint effort by Mexican and French circus personnel.
Maya apiary found near Tulum reveals roots of beekeeping traditions still practiced today
The site was discovered in 2022 during construction of the Maya Train, but archaeologists have just announced this week that it contains artifacts that reveal secrets of how the Maya produced the melipona that honey lovers swear by today.
The surprisingly long history of hot air ballooning in Mexico
Although the modern centers of hot air ballooning are in Teotihuacán and León, the pastime has a surprising long history in Mexico, dating back to the late 18th century, writes Bob Pateman.
The ‘Hacienda Hunters’: Uncovering Mexico’s hidden history
Jim and Carol Cook are now better known as the "Hacienda Hunters" thanks to their love of finding Mexico's colonial ruins, writes John Pint.
The Monobloc chair: The plastic throne that rules Mexico
“It serves rich and poor alike, because everyone gets tired,” says a UNAM sociologist about Mexico's most ubiquitous seating option, the Monobloc plastic chair.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.08
CAD
12.70
EUR
20.48
El Jalapeño: Ensenada fisherman says latest catch, a US Navy torpedo, is ‘a keeper’
An Ensenada fisherman trolling for dorado reeled in a 600-pound U.S. Navy training torpedo instead, and is refusing to give it back.
El Jalapeño: Mexico City residents express civic pride in having the ‘world’s worst traffic’
Mexico City residents took to the streets to celebrate, albeit slowly, after officially reclaiming the title of "world's worst traffic."
El Jalapeño: Man who said ‘ahorita’ in 1998 finally returns neighbor’s tool
A Mexico City man who borrowed a tool from his neighbor and promised to bring it back "ahorita" finally kept his promise 28 years later, remaining true to the temporally flexible meaning of the word.
El Jalapeño: Tourists in ‘vacation mode’ not at risk from brain-eating amoeba, Yucatán health...
Brain-eating amoebas are real, say Yucatán Peninsula tourism officials, but confirm that the average tourist in "vacation mode" has nothing to fear.
El Jalapeño: Guest who said ‘bueno, ya me voy’ at 9:14 p.m. reaches front...
Saying goodbye in Mexico is never easy, but dinner party guest Eduardo Ramírez found it slightly more complicated than usual, delaying his departure by more than four hours.
The MND Economy Index™ for July 2026
The latest MND Economy Index™ score — based mainly on data for July 2026 — was 73.1, the highest result since we created the index. Find out where Mexico's economy is improving.
MND Tutor | Mexico’s population
Mexico’s population has reached more than 130 million, but slowing population growth and a sharp decline in fertility are reshaping the country. Learn more with MND Tutor.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 26th
Business investment, British retailers in Mexico, and bans in schools. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
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.
Mexico in Numbers: Mexico’s largest lakes
Mexico in Numbers presents the country's five largest freshwater lakes, and the stories behind them.
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.
Perfect Day Mexico wasn’t dead after all. Now its opponents are headed to the...
Despite news of its cancellation in May, Royal Caribbean's massive Perfect Day Mexico project in Mahahual is still planned, writes Tracy L. Barnett, and residents and environmental activists are still fighting it.
Mexico City’s Cutzamala water supply system hits 81%, highest level in a decade
Three dams along the Balsas River basin supply 5 million Mexico City Metropolitan Area residents with water. After several years of near-crisis conditions, their reservoirs are almost full again.
How Mexico City can solve its 400-year water crisis
Mexico City residents have dealt with systemic water issues for nearly four centuries. Andrew D. Daily, a local water filtration expert, lays out some possible solutions.
Here’s how to beat the hyperinflation gripping Mexico’s private health insurance market
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.
Mexico’s foreign affairs head seeks common ground with China in Beijing
SRE Minister Roberto Velasco's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes place in the context of trade tensions between the two countries over tariffs that Mexico imposed this year.
Opinion: Mexican supply chains obey the laws of physics
For 30 years, one product category ruled Mexican exports without interruption: automobiles and auto parts. That era just ended. CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas reveals what's coming down the conveyor belt and where Mexico needs to step up.
Foreign Minister Velasco boosts culture, trade and education during busy 2-day visit to South...
The SRE head's broad-ranging and productive visit to Mexico's fifth-largest trading partner will be capped by the upcoming visit to Mexico of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to sign the Mexico-Korea Action Plan.
The Herencia de México mariachi group makes history on Monday Night Football
The mariachi instrumental performance was a first for the Bears' Chicago stadium, and the fact that it was part of the Monday Night Football telecast meant it was viewed by a wide audience.
Oregon woman, a ‘medical tourist,’ wins the right to have her Tijuana medical malpractice...
Non-citizens have the right to file medical malpractice complaints in Mexico, but practical obstacles and lax regulation have made it difficult. A new case offers a glimpse of a better future.
Sheinbaum announces new report on Ayotzinapa after 12th anniversary of mass kidnapping: Monday’s mañanera...
Later today, Sheinbaum said there will be a presentation of new "lines of inquiry" in the 2014 case of the 43 missing students. The president also shared August job numbers and the authorities' plan for Hurricane Polo.
How to conjugate Spanish verbs and impress your friends
Learn this simple trick with Spanish verbs that can help you take your language learning to the next level.
