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Mexican soccer league ends promotion and relegation, sparking protests
Protests and controversy have erupted in Mexican professional soccer, particularly over the decision to suspend the system of promotion and relegation, writes Jesse Foley-Tapia.
Mexico in Numbers: Mexico’s biodiversity and honey production
Mexico is one of the world's top 10 exporters of honey, sourced from nearly 2,000 species of native bees that are also crucially important for pollination, writes Katy Alivraz.
MND Tutor | UNAM
UNAM is far more than a university — it is a centuries-old institution woven into Mexico’s history, politics, culture and public life.
Mexican soccer league ends promotion and relegation, sparking protests
Protests and controversy have erupted in Mexican professional soccer, particularly over the decision to suspend the system of promotion and relegation, writes Jesse Foley-Tapia.
Mexico in Numbers: Mexico’s biodiversity and honey production
Mexico is one of the world's top 10 exporters of honey, sourced from nearly 2,000 species of native bees that are also crucially important for pollination, writes Katy Alivraz.
MND Tutor | UNAM
UNAM is far more than a university — it is a centuries-old institution woven into Mexico’s history, politics, culture and public life.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 15th
Wine, workplace jobs and World Cup profits. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
How fragile is Chacahua’s lagoon ecosystem? A conversation with locals on the Oaxaca coast
The coast of Oaxaca is among the areas most vulnerable to climate change in Mexico, but that's only one among many challenges facing the community of Chacahua Lagoon, writes Millie Deere.
How Múcara became one of Mexico’s best restaurants
Xalapa, Veracruz isn't known as a capital of Mexican cuisine, but the city has produced one of the country's best restaurants: Múcara, helmed by talented chef Lesterloon Sánchez Trinidad.
Thank you, Harry Styles: A perspective from our CEO
Decades of dusty, lawless Hollywood clichés are fading. Our CEO explains how pop stars strolling Mexico City's streets are quietly rewriting the world's image of Mexico.
KIO Data Centers doubles down on Querétaro with a US $1.3B expansion plan
KIO Data Centers has operated in Mexico for two decades and is a major driver in converting the state of Querétaro into a hub for the digital economy in Mexico.
After 60 years abroad, Mexico confirms turquoise-adorned skull is pre-Columbian treasure
Although the exact origin of the skull within Mexico has not yet been determined, its characteristics and the materials used to decorate it indicate it could possibly be from the Late Postclassic period (1200 to 1521 AD).
Mexico moves past Taiwan as the top AI server exporter to the United States
The recent surge in Mexican exports of servers for artificial intelligence is being interpreted as evidence of Mexico's success in the world's most dynamic technology sectors.
Sargassum seaweed levels begin to drop in Quintana Roo after record peak
This year's sargassum season has been one of Quintana Roo's worst on record, but the buildup is now beginning to decline, according to new figures.
Trump administration strips AMLO’s son of his US visa
"Andy," as he's often called, pulled no punches in his letter to President Trump protesting the action, which he referred to as “politically motivated and propagandistic, in the Hitlerian style.”
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.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 15th
Wine, workplace jobs and World Cup profits. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
How fragile is Chacahua’s lagoon ecosystem? A conversation with locals on the Oaxaca coast
The coast of Oaxaca is among the areas most vulnerable to climate change in Mexico, but that's only one among many challenges facing the community of Chacahua Lagoon, writes Millie Deere.
How Múcara became one of Mexico’s best restaurants
Xalapa, Veracruz isn't known as a capital of Mexican cuisine, but the city has produced one of the country's best restaurants: Múcara, helmed by talented chef Lesterloon Sánchez Trinidad.
Thank you, Harry Styles: A perspective from our CEO
Decades of dusty, lawless Hollywood clichés are fading. Our CEO explains how pop stars strolling Mexico City's streets are quietly rewriting the world's image of Mexico.
KIO Data Centers doubles down on Querétaro with a US $1.3B expansion plan
KIO Data Centers has operated in Mexico for two decades and is a major driver in converting the state of Querétaro into a hub for the digital economy in Mexico.
After 60 years abroad, Mexico confirms turquoise-adorned skull is pre-Columbian treasure
Although the exact origin of the skull within Mexico has not yet been determined, its characteristics and the materials used to decorate it indicate it could possibly be from the Late Postclassic period (1200 to 1521 AD).
KIO Data Centers doubles down on Querétaro with a US $1.3B...
KIO Data Centers has operated in Mexico for two decades and is a major driver in converting the state of Querétaro into a hub for the digital economy in Mexico.
Thank you, Harry Styles: A perspective from our CEO
Decades of dusty, lawless Hollywood clichés are fading. Our CEO explains how pop stars strolling Mexico City's streets are quietly rewriting the world's image of Mexico.
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.
Thank you, Harry Styles: A perspective from our CEO
Decades of dusty, lawless Hollywood clichés are fading. Our CEO explains how pop stars strolling Mexico City's streets are quietly rewriting the world's image of Mexico.
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.
Mexico moves past Taiwan as the top AI server exporter to the United States
The recent surge in Mexican exports of servers for artificial intelligence is being interpreted as evidence of Mexico's success in the world's most dynamic technology sectors.
Peso breaks below 17 per dollar as the ‘super peso’ returns
The last time that it took fewer than 17 pesos to buy a dollar was on June 3, 2024, the day after the elections in which Claudia Sheinbaum and the Morena party won the presidency and a congressional majority in a landslide.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.01
CAD
12.25
EUR
19.68
Why was Mexico’s military rescue brigade barred from entering Colombia? Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The collision of politics with humanitarian assistance has created an uncomfortable situation in which official help from Mexico has been rejected by Colombia. Meanwhile, unofficial Mexican volunteer groups are assisting rescue workers, apparently without official permission.
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.
Sheinbaum sees ‘political meaning’ in US visa revocations: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum weighed in on Morena officials' revoked US visas, denied any case against AMLO's son and shared new deportation numbers from Trump's second term, all at her Friday presser.
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.
Oaxaca was the right choice for my one big Mexico trip. A review by MND’s summer intern
I could have gone to the Sierra Gorda or visited the caves at Tolantongo. I'm happy I landed on Oaxaca, writes Jared Tucker, who is wrapping up his internship with Mexico News Daily.
June tourist numbers fall short of World Cup expectations
Mexico banked on the World Cup to fuel a tourism surge in June — instead, visitor growth barely moved. The bright spot? Foreign travelers spent more than ever.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After 60 years abroad, Mexico confirms turquoise-adorned skull is pre-Columbian treasure
Although the exact origin of the skull within Mexico has not yet been determined, its characteristics and the materials used to decorate it indicate it could possibly be from the Late Postclassic period (1200 to 1521 AD).
María Félix hated this portrait by Diego Rivera. Then it vanished
Diego Rivera's 1949 portrait of movie star María Félix is a famous collaboration between two legendary Mexican artists. But for the last 10 years, it has been missing, writes Andrea Fischer.
How fragile is Chacahua’s lagoon ecosystem? A conversation with locals on the Oaxaca coast
The coast of Oaxaca is among the areas most vulnerable to climate change in Mexico, but that's only one among many challenges facing the community of Chacahua Lagoon, writes Millie Deere.
How Múcara became one of Mexico’s best restaurants
Xalapa, Veracruz isn't known as a capital of Mexican cuisine, but the city has produced one of the country's best restaurants: Múcara, helmed by talented chef Lesterloon Sánchez Trinidad.
June tourist numbers fall short of World Cup expectations
Mexico banked on the World Cup to fuel a tourism surge in June — instead, visitor growth barely moved. The bright spot? Foreign travelers spent more than ever.
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.
How Múcara became one of Mexico’s best restaurants
Xalapa, Veracruz isn't known as a capital of Mexican cuisine, but the city has produced one of the country's best restaurants: Múcara, helmed by talented chef Lesterloon Sánchez Trinidad.
Beyond mezcal and tequila: 5 traditional drinks with pre-Columbian roots
Even those who grew up in Mexico may not have tried these regional beverages, and it's almost certain that no foreigner has ever heard of them, writes Gaby Solís.
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.
Thank you, Harry Styles: A perspective from our CEO
Decades of dusty, lawless Hollywood clichés are fading. Our CEO explains how pop stars strolling Mexico City's streets are quietly rewriting the world's image of Mexico.
After 60 years abroad, Mexico confirms turquoise-adorned skull is pre-Columbian treasure
Although the exact origin of the skull within Mexico has not yet been determined, its characteristics and the materials used to decorate it indicate it could possibly be from the Late Postclassic period (1200 to 1521 AD).
María Félix hated this portrait by Diego Rivera. Then it vanished
Diego Rivera's 1949 portrait of movie star María Félix is a famous collaboration between two legendary Mexican artists. But for the last 10 years, it has been missing, writes Andrea Fischer.
Mexico in Numbers: Mexico’s biodiversity and honey production
Mexico is one of the world's top 10 exporters of honey, sourced from nearly 2,000 species of native bees that are also crucially important for pollination, writes Katy Alivraz.
How fragile is Chacahua’s lagoon ecosystem? A conversation with locals on the Oaxaca coast
The coast of Oaxaca is among the areas most vulnerable to climate change in Mexico, but that's only one among many challenges facing the community of Chacahua Lagoon, writes Millie Deere.
How Múcara became one of Mexico’s best restaurants
Xalapa, Veracruz isn't known as a capital of Mexican cuisine, but the city has produced one of the country's best restaurants: Múcara, helmed by talented chef Lesterloon Sánchez Trinidad.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.01
CAD
12.25
EUR
19.68
El Jalapeño: Mexico and Japan to collaborate on new sargassum-themed restaurant chain
With tons of sargassum washing up on Mexico's Caribbean beaches daily, the nation has partnered with Japan on a tasty new restaurant concept.
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.
MND Tutor | UNAM
UNAM is far more than a university — it is a centuries-old institution woven into Mexico’s history, politics, culture and public life.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 15th
Wine, workplace jobs and World Cup profits. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Mexico in Numbers: How do Mexicans spend their time?
Mexicans work nearly 60 hours a week — but INEGI's latest time-use survey reveals stark gender gaps in chores, sleep and free time, plus which state works hardest.
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.
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.
Mexico moves past Taiwan as the top AI server exporter to the United States
The recent surge in Mexican exports of servers for artificial intelligence is being interpreted as evidence of Mexico's success in the world's most dynamic technology sectors.
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.
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.
