Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Mexican Slang 101: Nicknames

Know your "Chayo" from your "Meche" and greet your friends like a native with this edition of our Mexican slang guide.
Another day of heavy rains in the Mexico City metropolitan area resulted in a second fatal mudslide in the capital’s outskirts.

Mudslide in Naucalpan, México state kills 6 people

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Rescue operations are ongoing in western Naucalpan after mudslides happened in two nearby México state municipalities within three days.
Volaris is the first Mexican airline to offer a direct flight from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Baja California coast.

Volaris to launch nonstop service between Oakland and Los Cabos

0
With the addition of the new flight, Volaris will now operate routes from Oakland to six major cities in Mexico.
Chocoflan cake made using a chocoflan recipe

Make your own miracle cake with this chocoflan recipe

0
When the layers of a chocoflan bake, they reverse, with the cake ending up on the bottom and the flan rising to the top in a process that's nothing short of miraculous.
Another day of heavy rains in the Mexico City metropolitan area resulted in a second fatal mudslide in the capital’s outskirts.

Mudslide in Naucalpan, México state kills 6 people

0
Rescue operations are ongoing in western Naucalpan after mudslides happened in two nearby México state municipalities within three days.
Volaris is the first Mexican airline to offer a direct flight from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Baja California coast.

Volaris to launch nonstop service between Oakland and Los Cabos

0
With the addition of the new flight, Volaris will now operate routes from Oakland to six major cities in Mexico.
Chocoflan cake made using a chocoflan recipe

Make your own miracle cake with this chocoflan recipe

0
When the layers of a chocoflan bake, they reverse, with the cake ending up on the bottom and the flan rising to the top in a process that's nothing short of miraculous.
Sinaloa commanders with the governor at a press conference

Sinaloa army commander says ending violence ‘doesn’t depend on us’

0
At least 39 people have been killed since Sept. 9 in the Culiacán area, and over 3,000 members of the military and National Guard are deployed in the state.

When I’m in Veracruz, I’m heading straight downtown

3
Forget the coffee, mountains and cloud forests of the rest of the state - the shining city of Veracruz and it's glorious Downtown - offers a slice of Mexico like no other.
People in uniforms push on a bus that crashed on a mountainous road near Machu Picchu, Peru, while injured passengers sit and lie on the ground nearby.

Mexican tourists injured in Peru bus crash

0
The injured were transported to a clinic in Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu.
Two photos showing rescuers at work moving rubble and helping an injured person after the mudslide in México state.

Mudslide in México state leaves 4 dead, 5 still missing

1
Rescuers pulled three survivors from the rubble early Saturday, but more remain missing.

How a revolutionary sermon under a mesquite tree shaped modern Mexico

0
On the way to make his infamous cries for independence, Mexico's founding father stopped beneath a tree to preach - which still stands today.
A National Guard agent in Culiacán, Sinaloa

Death toll rises as violence escalates in Sinaloa

9
Infighting between the "Los Chapos" and "Los Mayos" factions of the Sinaloa Cartel has left 36 dead in the last week.
Canelo Álvarez is 11-2-1 against previously undefeated opponents.

No knockout, but Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez retains world titles in Las Vegas

0
The 34-year-old Mexican boxer dominated Edgar Berlanga to retain his three super-middleweight championship belts.
Melipona honey bee hive

Am I a budding beekeeper? With stingless bees, the answer is yes

0
Deep in the Yucatán peninsula, modern keepers are tending to their ancient craft armed with centuries of history and tradition.
On-site taxi companies are available for curb-side pickup at Mexico City International Airport.

AICM prompts outcry from travelers over new Uber pickup points

3
Travelers will no longer be able to request a pickup from directly outside the airport terminals at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM).
Sinaloa commanders with the governor at a press conference

Sinaloa army commander says ending violence ‘doesn’t depend on us’

0
At least 39 people have been killed since Sept. 9 in the Culiacán area, and over 3,000 members of the military and National Guard are deployed in the state.

When I’m in Veracruz, I’m heading straight downtown

3
Forget the coffee, mountains and cloud forests of the rest of the state - the shining city of Veracruz and it's glorious Downtown - offers a slice of Mexico like no other.
People in uniforms push on a bus that crashed on a mountainous road near Machu Picchu, Peru, while injured passengers sit and lie on the ground nearby.

Mexican tourists injured in Peru bus crash

0
The injured were transported to a clinic in Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu.
Two photos showing rescuers at work moving rubble and helping an injured person after the mudslide in México state.

Mudslide in México state leaves 4 dead, 5 still missing

1
Rescuers pulled three survivors from the rubble early Saturday, but more remain missing.

How a revolutionary sermon under a mesquite tree shaped modern Mexico

0
On the way to make his infamous cries for independence, Mexico's founding father stopped beneath a tree to preach - which still stands today.
A National Guard agent in Culiacán, Sinaloa

Death toll rises as violence escalates in Sinaloa

9
Infighting between the "Los Chapos" and "Los Mayos" factions of the Sinaloa Cartel has left 36 dead in the last week.
Map of Mexico formed with Mexican peso bank notes

What’s next for the peso? A perspective from our CEO

24
The Mexican peso has had a volatile few months and weakened to over 20 to the US dollar this week. Travis Bembenek considers what's coming next.
MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

8
1950s glamor, modern expat living and an overlooked beach paradise all come under the microscope as the MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024 looks at Mexico's Pacific central coast.
Map of Mexico formed with Mexican peso bank notes

What’s next for the peso? A perspective from our CEO

24
The Mexican peso has had a volatile few months and weakened to over 20 to the US dollar this week. Travis Bembenek considers what's coming next.
A tourist celebrates the equinox at the temple of Kulkulcan

When everyone wants the “real” Mexico

16
Gentrification in Mexico is a sticky subject, but how much is the search for authenticity to blame for changing lifestyles in the country?

Expats: All about sex and shame in Mexico

10
Mexico has a varied attitude towards sex and relationships - an expat psychologist explains what you should watch out for when dating in the country.
Aerial view of a Saltillo, Mexico industrial park

Northern Mexico’s industrial real estate boom shows no sign of slowing down

1
Industrial real estate leasing rates in three of Mexico's northern cities saw impressive growth so far in 2024, but a new study says even more space is needed.
COMCE's president described Mexico as a globally important country and expressed confidence that its trade relationships and dynamic business environment won't be diminished by the enactment of the judicial reform.

Judicial reform won’t dent investor confidence, says COMCE president

0
"We're not shooting ourselves in the foot," said Sergio Cardenas, predicting that FDI in Mexico will exceed US $40 billion in 2024.
Planned site of Volvo plant in Nuevo León

WSJ reports US $35B of foreign investment in Mexico is stalled

4
According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. companies are holding back on investment due to uncertainty about judicial reform and the U.S. elections.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.12
CAD
14.06
A Coca Cola distribution truck drives down a Mexican street

Coca-Cola suspends distribution in southern Morelos after kidnapping incident

3
Coca-Cola FEMSA has temporarily closed it's distribution center in Puente de Ixtla until "security conditions are guaranteed."
Aguascalientes Governor Tere Jiménez at the Nissan announcing the new 2025 Kicks.

Nissan launches production of new Kicks model in Aguascalientes

0
Nissan's plant in Aguascalientes has now produced 16 million Nissan vehicles since it began operations in 1992.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.12
CAD
14.06
A group of Mexico City legislators standing by the head of the legislature's bench and behind it, holding signs that say "The Reform goes forward!"

Mexico’s judicial reform bill approved by 18 state legislatures

0
After the controversial bill passed in Congress Wednesday, enough state legislatures ratified it by Thursday to make it a national law.
Screen capture from U.S. presidential debate

AMLO ‘pleased’ with treatment of Mexico in US presidential debate

5
President López Obrador commented on the debate between Trump and Harris at his Wednesday morning press conference.
AMLO and Claudia Sheinbaum hold up the signed judicial reform bill

Judicial reform takes effect after AMLO signs it into law

1
On Sunday, President López Obrador signed the controversial bill into law hours before delivering his final "Grito de Independencia" as president.
Checo Perez Mexican slang nicknames

Mexican Slang 101: Nicknames

7
Know your "Chayo" from your "Meche" and greet your friends like a native with this edition of our Mexican slang guide.
Querétaro historic center plaza

How one expat unlearned prejudices and embraced cultural differences in Mexico

4
University of Oregon journalism student Lizbeth Solorazno shares the story of an expat from California and how he found his community in Querétaro.

Why Mexico’s recyclables collectors matter

3
Mexico's unsung heroes risk their health to recycle household trash, often working long hours - but you can help them create a better and more equitable community.
Volaris is the first Mexican airline to offer a direct flight from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Baja California coast.

Volaris to launch nonstop service between Oakland and Los Cabos

0
With the addition of the new flight, Volaris will now operate routes from Oakland to six major cities in Mexico.

When I’m in Veracruz, I’m heading straight downtown

3
Forget the coffee, mountains and cloud forests of the rest of the state - the shining city of Veracruz and it's glorious Downtown - offers a slice of Mexico like no other.
On-site taxi companies are available for curb-side pickup at Mexico City International Airport.

AICM prompts outcry from travelers over new Uber pickup points

3
Travelers will no longer be able to request a pickup from directly outside the airport terminals at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM).
Querétaro historic center plaza

How one expat unlearned prejudices and embraced cultural differences in Mexico

4
University of Oregon journalism student Lizbeth Solorazno shares the story of an expat from California and how he found his community in Querétaro.

Why Mexico’s recyclables collectors matter

3
Mexico's unsung heroes risk their health to recycle household trash, often working long hours - but you can help them create a better and more equitable community.
Chocoflan cake made using a chocoflan recipe

Make your own miracle cake with this chocoflan recipe

0
When the layers of a chocoflan bake, they reverse, with the cake ending up on the bottom and the flan rising to the top in a process that's nothing short of miraculous.
Sinaloa commanders with the governor at a press conference

Sinaloa army commander says ending violence ‘doesn’t depend on us’

0
At least 39 people have been killed since Sept. 9 in the Culiacán area, and over 3,000 members of the military and National Guard are deployed in the state.
CDMX legislators raise their hands to vote on a rent control law

Mexico City legislature tightens rent control, tying increases to inflation

7
As the city faces an affordable housing crisis, lawmakers hope the new law will put a damper on rising housing costs.
Red scaffolding and adobe stone frames of an apartment block being built in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Mexico’s housing prices surge nearly 10% in 2024, outstripping inflation

4
Data from the Federal Mortgage Society (SHF) shows that housing prices have increased by over 5% in every state in Mexico.
The Jaguar Park spans nearly 2,250 hectares and encompasses protected natural areas such as beaches, forests, the Tulum Archaeological Zone and the Tulum National Park.

AMLO, Sheinbaum inaugurate Jaguar National Park in Tulum

0
The park is set inside a natural protected area that is home to at least 966 species of flora and fauna.
Mai Onno

Estonian artist Mai Onno, who escaped Stalin and Hitler, still thrives in Mexico

1
Fleeing persecution in Europe, the abstract painter became a mainstay of the international arts scene in San Miguel de Allende, turning the city into a global arts icon.
Melipona honey bee hive

Am I a budding beekeeper? With stingless bees, the answer is yes

0
Deep in the Yucatán peninsula, modern keepers are tending to their ancient craft armed with centuries of history and tradition.
A tourist celebrates the equinox at the temple of Kulkulcan

When everyone wants the “real” Mexico

16
Gentrification in Mexico is a sticky subject, but how much is the search for authenticity to blame for changing lifestyles in the country?

When I’m in Veracruz, I’m heading straight downtown

3
Forget the coffee, mountains and cloud forests of the rest of the state - the shining city of Veracruz and it's glorious Downtown - offers a slice of Mexico like no other.
On-site taxi companies are available for curb-side pickup at Mexico City International Airport.

AICM prompts outcry from travelers over new Uber pickup points

3
Travelers will no longer be able to request a pickup from directly outside the airport terminals at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM).
Chicken breast in a wooden dish, of the type used to make mezcal de pechuga

Mezcal de pechuga: Mexico’s most unusual spirit

1
Triple-distilled with espadín agave and meat might feel like strange bedfellows, but the results are delectable.
Cheese-stuffed naan bread, which can use queso Oaxaca

Transport your tastebuds from Tenochtitlán to the Taj Mahal with this queso Oaxaca naan...

3
Delightful Indian flatbread and melty Mexican cheese make this fusion recipe the perfect choice for sharing with friends.
Where to Live in Mexico guide highlights

MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: The highlights so far

4
Taking a short break from our journey across Mexico, we recap on five of the best cities that we've visited so far, and hear why you love them too.
The Santiario de la Virgen de los Remedios, in Cholula, Puebla, one area in the MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Puebla, Morelos and Chiapas.

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Southern trio

8
Otherworldy Chiapas, modern Puebla and capitalino playground Cuernavaca all make an appearance in this week's installment of the Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.

How a revolutionary sermon under a mesquite tree shaped modern Mexico

0
On the way to make his infamous cries for independence, Mexico's founding father stopped beneath a tree to preach - which still stands today.
The Jaguar Park spans nearly 2,250 hectares and encompasses protected natural areas such as beaches, forests, the Tulum Archaeological Zone and the Tulum National Park.

AMLO, Sheinbaum inaugurate Jaguar National Park in Tulum

0
The park is set inside a natural protected area that is home to at least 966 species of flora and fauna.
Mai Onno

Estonian artist Mai Onno, who escaped Stalin and Hitler, still thrives in Mexico

1
Fleeing persecution in Europe, the abstract painter became a mainstay of the international arts scene in San Miguel de Allende, turning the city into a global arts icon.
Canelo Álvarez is 11-2-1 against previously undefeated opponents.

No knockout, but Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez retains world titles in Las Vegas

0
The 34-year-old Mexican boxer dominated Edgar Berlanga to retain his three super-middleweight championship belts.
Melipona honey bee hive

Am I a budding beekeeper? With stingless bees, the answer is yes

0
Deep in the Yucatán peninsula, modern keepers are tending to their ancient craft armed with centuries of history and tradition.
A tourist celebrates the equinox at the temple of Kulkulcan

When everyone wants the “real” Mexico

16
Gentrification in Mexico is a sticky subject, but how much is the search for authenticity to blame for changing lifestyles in the country?
Another day of heavy rains in the Mexico City metropolitan area resulted in a second fatal mudslide in the capital’s outskirts.

Mudslide in Naucalpan, México state kills 6 people

0
Rescue operations are ongoing in western Naucalpan after mudslides happened in two nearby México state municipalities within three days.
Chocoflan cake made using a chocoflan recipe

Make your own miracle cake with this chocoflan recipe

0
When the layers of a chocoflan bake, they reverse, with the cake ending up on the bottom and the flan rising to the top in a process that's nothing short of miraculous.
Sinaloa commanders with the governor at a press conference

Sinaloa army commander says ending violence ‘doesn’t depend on us’

0
At least 39 people have been killed since Sept. 9 in the Culiacán area, and over 3,000 members of the military and National Guard are deployed in the state.
People in uniforms push on a bus that crashed on a mountainous road near Machu Picchu, Peru, while injured passengers sit and lie on the ground nearby.

Mexican tourists injured in Peru bus crash

0
The injured were transported to a clinic in Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu.
Four hard shell tacos with ground beef and shredded cheese, an example of Tex-Mex cuisine

Tex-Mex vs Mexican food: What’s the beef?

2
Hard shell tacos, chili con carne and chimichangas - do they deserve to be considered Mexican food?
Chicken breast in a wooden dish, of the type used to make mezcal de pechuga

Mezcal de pechuga: Mexico’s most unusual spirit

1
Triple-distilled with espadín agave and meat might feel like strange bedfellows, but the results are delectable.
Cheese-stuffed naan bread, which can use queso Oaxaca

Transport your tastebuds from Tenochtitlán to the Taj Mahal with this queso Oaxaca naan...

3
Delightful Indian flatbread and melty Mexican cheese make this fusion recipe the perfect choice for sharing with friends.
San Miguel de Allende real estate

The insider’s guide to investing in real estate in San Miguel de Allende

4
Everything you need to know about buying real estate in San Miguel de Allende, from the best neighborhoods to how to close on that dream new home.
CDMX legislators raise their hands to vote on a rent control law

Mexico City legislature tightens rent control, tying increases to inflation

7
As the city faces an affordable housing crisis, lawmakers hope the new law will put a damper on rising housing costs.
Red scaffolding and adobe stone frames of an apartment block being built in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Mexico’s housing prices surge nearly 10% in 2024, outstripping inflation

4
Data from the Federal Mortgage Society (SHF) shows that housing prices have increased by over 5% in every state in Mexico.
Facade of white office building bearing Prologis logo and name

Fibra Prologis buys Terrafina, expands Mexico industrial real estate presence

0
Mexican real estate investment trust Fibra Prologis' purchase of Fibra Terrafina puts it in prime shape to jump on Mexico's nearshoring trend.
MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

8
1950s glamor, modern expat living and an overlooked beach paradise all come under the microscope as the MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024 looks at Mexico's Pacific central coast.
Where to Live in Mexico guide highlights

MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: The highlights so far

4
Taking a short break from our journey across Mexico, we recap on five of the best cities that we've visited so far, and hear why you love them too.
The Santiario de la Virgen de los Remedios, in Cholula, Puebla, one area in the MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Puebla, Morelos and Chiapas.

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Southern trio

8
Otherworldy Chiapas, modern Puebla and capitalino playground Cuernavaca all make an appearance in this week's installment of the Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide.

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Aerial view of a Saltillo, Mexico industrial park

Northern Mexico’s industrial real estate boom shows no sign of slowing down

1
Industrial real estate leasing rates in three of Mexico's northern cities saw impressive growth so far in 2024, but a new study says even more space is needed.
COMCE's president described Mexico as a globally important country and expressed confidence that its trade relationships and dynamic business environment won't be diminished by the enactment of the judicial reform.

Judicial reform won’t dent investor confidence, says COMCE president

0
"We're not shooting ourselves in the foot," said Sergio Cardenas, predicting that FDI in Mexico will exceed US $40 billion in 2024.
Planned site of Volvo plant in Nuevo León

WSJ reports US $35B of foreign investment in Mexico is stalled

4
According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. companies are holding back on investment due to uncertainty about judicial reform and the U.S. elections.
MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

8
1950s glamor, modern expat living and an overlooked beach paradise all come under the microscope as the MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024 looks at Mexico's Pacific central coast.
Map of Mexico formed with Mexican peso bank notes

What’s next for the peso? A perspective from our CEO

24
The Mexican peso has had a volatile few months and weakened to over 20 to the US dollar this week. Travis Bembenek considers what's coming next.
A tourist celebrates the equinox at the temple of Kulkulcan

When everyone wants the “real” Mexico

16
Gentrification in Mexico is a sticky subject, but how much is the search for authenticity to blame for changing lifestyles in the country?

Expats: All about sex and shame in Mexico

10
Mexico has a varied attitude towards sex and relationships - an expat psychologist explains what you should watch out for when dating in the country.
Map of Mexico formed with Mexican peso bank notes

What’s next for the peso? A perspective from our CEO

24
The Mexican peso has had a volatile few months and weakened to over 20 to the US dollar this week. Travis Bembenek considers what's coming next.
Cartoon by Tamanna Bembenek

A day in the life of Mexico News Daily with our CEO

23
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of our digital newspaper.
Travis Bembenek points to prickly pear fruit

I am not a foodie — could Mexico News Daily turn me into one?

8
CEO Travis Bembenek confesses he isn't an adventurous eater, but hopes the expanded food and drink section on Mexico News Daily will help.
Map of Mexico formed with Mexican peso bank notes

What’s next for the peso? A perspective from our CEO

24
The Mexican peso has had a volatile few months and weakened to over 20 to the US dollar this week. Travis Bembenek considers what's coming next.
Cartoon by Tamanna Bembenek

A day in the life of Mexico News Daily with our CEO

23
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of our digital newspaper.
Travis Bembenek points to prickly pear fruit

I am not a foodie — could Mexico News Daily turn me into one?

8
CEO Travis Bembenek confesses he isn't an adventurous eater, but hopes the expanded food and drink section on Mexico News Daily will help.