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El Jalapeño: US man who applied for Mexican citizenship confirms he now somehow knows the lyrics to ‘El Rey’
While completing paperwork for citizenship, Mark Miller experienced a sudden blinding revelation of his new musical heritage.
Sheinbaum signs decree blocking violent and hostile content from minors’ social media feeds: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Starting one month from today, social media sites and online forums will be barred from displaying or recommending content to age-verified minors in Mexico that generates or promotes hate speech, violent extremism, self-harm, eating disorders, cyberbullying and illegal conduct.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Helping out after hurricanes, planning for Día de Muertos
Puerto Vallarta has taken a beating from a trio of recent hurricanes, but is still getting ready, as it does every year, to celebrate Día de Muertos in style, writes Debbie Slobe.
El Jalapeño: US man who applied for Mexican citizenship confirms he now somehow knows...
While completing paperwork for citizenship, Mark Miller experienced a sudden blinding revelation of his new musical heritage.
Sheinbaum signs decree blocking violent and hostile content from minors’ social media feeds: Wednesday’s...
Starting one month from today, social media sites and online forums will be barred from displaying or recommending content to age-verified minors in Mexico that generates or promotes hate speech, violent extremism, self-harm, eating disorders, cyberbullying and illegal conduct.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Helping out after hurricanes, planning for Día de Muertos
Puerto Vallarta has taken a beating from a trio of recent hurricanes, but is still getting ready, as it does every year, to celebrate Día de Muertos in style, writes Debbie Slobe.
US congressional candidate says Mexico is where he gets healthcare as high costs dominate...
Bobby Pulido, a Tejano singer and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’s 15th District, repeated on Monday that he travels to Mexico for medical services due to the unaffordability of healthcare in the United States.
First migrating monarchs are spotted in Coahuila
The monarch butterfly’s annual migration from southern Canada to central Mexico is in full swing, with the first sighting confirmed in the border state of Coahuila last week.
I never thought of myself as Hispanic. Then I moved to the US
Categories of race and class may be social constructs, but how others see you affects how you see yourself, writes María Meléndez.
San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment
BYD is among the Chinese automakers that have expressed interest in opening a plant in Mexico. But neither BYD nor any other Chinese automaker has opened a plant in the country to date.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Morelos authorities free alleged criminal leader to secure release of 3 kidnapped police
The criminals reportedly threatened to kill the state police officers if José David Vergara, an alleged leader of the Pueblos Unidos criminal group nicknamed "El Güero Gym," wasn't released.
In a first, 2 longtime searchers for missing relatives — mother and daughter —...
Their recognition is significant because it acknowledges, and lends support to, the increasing role of private citizens in the search for Mexico's missing. But, they say, it does not and should not mean a transfer of the authorities' responsibility.
4 Mexican bars are among this year’s World’s 50 Best
And make no mistake about it, these are truly Mexican establishments, not European imitators, with Mexican management, Mexican and pre-Columbian themes and an emphasis (though of course not exclusive) on Mexican spirits.
MND Local BCS: Historic ‘Cabo to Cabo’ running of the Baja 1000 announced for...
For the first time in its storied history, the legendary Baja 1000 off-road race will be entirely run within Baja California Sur, with a loop route starting and finishing in Los Cabos.
From the archive: The songs that all Mexicans magically know
From José José to Big Boy, here are the most famous songs in Mexico that just about everyone you meet will know by heart.
Does having dual citizenship have any downsides?
With applications for dual citizenship at an all-time high, MND’s Alan Chazaro reflects on his experiences as a working dual citizen.
Senate moves to crack down on spam calls with fines of up to 2.3...
Mexico is one of the most-spammed countries in the world. A new congressional bill offers relief to fed-up consumers with stricter penalties for abusive telemarketing practices.
Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico
Endometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide.
Know your Mexico City neighborhood: Historic center of Coyoacán
The best street food in the capital, centuries of history, the oldest church and a remorseful ghost all make Coyoacán the real beating heart of Mexico City.
US congressional candidate says Mexico is where he gets healthcare as high costs dominate midterm debate
Bobby Pulido, a Tejano singer and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’s 15th District, repeated on Monday that he travels to Mexico for medical services due to the unaffordability of healthcare in the United States.
First migrating monarchs are spotted in Coahuila
The monarch butterfly’s annual migration from southern Canada to central Mexico is in full swing, with the first sighting confirmed in the border state of Coahuila last week.
I never thought of myself as Hispanic. Then I moved to the US
Categories of race and class may be social constructs, but how others see you affects how you see yourself, writes María Meléndez.
San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment
BYD is among the Chinese automakers that have expressed interest in opening a plant in Mexico. But neither BYD nor any other Chinese automaker has opened a plant in the country to date.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Morelos authorities free alleged criminal leader to secure release of 3 kidnapped police
The criminals reportedly threatened to kill the state police officers if José David Vergara, an alleged leader of the Pueblos Unidos criminal group nicknamed "El Güero Gym," wasn't released.
San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment
BYD is among the Chinese automakers that have expressed interest in opening a plant in Mexico. But neither BYD nor any other Chinese automaker has opened a plant in the country to date.
Does civility in politics still exist? A perspective from our CEO
With U.S. midterm campaigns turning nastier, MND CEO Travis Bembenek sees a welcome contrast in the political tone President Sheinbaum is setting at home.
How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO
Beyond GDP and inflation, MND's CEO unveils a six-part series ranking Mexico's health, education and happiness — starting with what the data reveals on healthcare.
‘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.
I never thought of myself as Hispanic. Then I moved to the US
Categories of race and class may be social constructs, but how others see you affects how you see yourself, writes María Meléndez.
‘A Pilgrimage Across Cultures’: Tamanna Bembenek on finding her third space in Mexico
Feeling boxed in by labels and politics, MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek found freedom and belonging in the idea of a "third space" — something she explores in an upcoming exhibition in Mexico City.
Opinion: What about that demographic dividend?
Mexico remains a young country and maintains its demographic dividend — but it is being depleted faster than we had anticipated, writes Valeria Moy.
Does civility in politics still exist? A perspective from our CEO
With U.S. midterm campaigns turning nastier, MND CEO Travis Bembenek sees a welcome contrast in the political tone President Sheinbaum is setting at home.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Nestlé to invest additional US $1B in Mexico before 2030
Swiss food and beverage multinational Nestlé plans to increase its announced investment in Mexico from US $1 billion to $2 billion during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.50
CAD
12.98
EUR
20.63
Baja California overtakes Guanajuato as Mexico’s most violent state: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
As part of the federal cabinet's monthly homicide report, National Public Security System chief Marcela Figueroa reported that there were 1,092 homicides in the northern border state between January and September. Nationwide, however, homicides were down by 30.6% in September.
Sheinbaum commits federal help to Guadalajara water crisis, presses Jalisco on protest crackdown: Monday’s...
President Sheinbaum said on Monday that Jalisco authorities must explain their use of force against protesters in Guadalajara on Sunday, and that federal water officials would meet on Monday with members of Governor Lemus's team to discuss a plan to address the problem.
Sheinbaum signs decree blocking violent and hostile content from minors’ social...
Starting one month from today, social media sites and online forums will be barred from displaying or recommending content to age-verified minors in Mexico that generates or promotes hate speech, violent extremism, self-harm, eating disorders, cyberbullying and illegal conduct.
Mexico’s mistletoe crisis: Is el muérdago the kiss of death?
El muérdago, aka "Mexican mistletoe," is threatening to kill innumerable trees in the Guadalajara Metro Area, writes John Pint. But residents are determined to save them.
‘A Pilgrimage Across Cultures’: Tamanna Bembenek on finding her third space in Mexico
Feeling boxed in by labels and politics, MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek found freedom and belonging in the idea of a "third space" — something she explores in an upcoming exhibition in Mexico City.
From jungle to wildflowers: How Mexico made me a botanical artist
Mexico's natural wonders, from jungles to wildflowers and their pollinators, inspired Bel Woodhouse to pick up a sketchbook again after a long hiatus ... with remarkable results.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Acapulco will work with Quintana Roo’s tourism sector to lure back international visitors
While still a favorite coastal destination of Mexico residents, Acapulco's popularity among international tourists has waned in recent decades, partly due to increased competition. Now it plans to partner with one of those competitors.
Senate unanimously approves measure amending Tourism Law to prevent child sexual exploitation
A new measure will require tourism service providers to verify, via official documentation, the kinship, parental authority, guardianship or care and custody status of minors traveling with adults.
‘A Pilgrimage Across Cultures’: Tamanna Bembenek on finding her third space in Mexico
Feeling boxed in by labels and politics, MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek found freedom and belonging in the idea of a "third space" — something she explores in an upcoming exhibition in Mexico City.
From jungle to wildflowers: How Mexico made me a botanical artist
Mexico's natural wonders, from jungles to wildflowers and their pollinators, inspired Bel Woodhouse to pick up a sketchbook again after a long hiatus ... with remarkable results.
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.
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.
In Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, clay is more than earth
It's not just clay that makes the pottery from Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, so special, but the culture of the people who make it, writes Ena Aguilar Peláez.
From real-world Catrinas to AI cinema: An artist’s next Día de Muertos chapter
From Catrina makeup to Día de Muertos events and now AI filmmaking, Alejandro Su traces an artistic journey centered around one of Mexico's most iconic celebrations.
4 Mexican bars are among this year’s World’s 50 Best
And make no mistake about it, these are truly Mexican establishments, not European imitators, with Mexican management, Mexican and pre-Columbian themes and an emphasis (though of course not exclusive) on Mexican spirits.
MND Local Guadalajara: October food and music fests abound, while officials investigate contamination at...
The Guadalajara Metro Area is spotlighting cultural festivals aplenty this month, including events celebrating beer, music and Día de Muertos, writes Dawn Stoner.
Acapulco will work with Quintana Roo’s tourism sector to lure back international visitors
While still a favorite coastal destination of Mexico residents, Acapulco's popularity among international tourists has waned in recent decades, partly due to increased competition. Now it plans to partner with one of those competitors.
Senate unanimously approves measure amending Tourism Law to prevent child sexual exploitation
A new measure will require tourism service providers to verify, via official documentation, the kinship, parental authority, guardianship or care and custody status of minors traveling with adults.
Say cheese: A guide to 5 iconic Mexican quesos and the regions that produce...
Mexico's most iconic cheeses are delicious on their own, or as a melty addition to many of the country's most famous dishes, writes Lydia Leija.
Mexico and US FDA offer conflicting accounts of recent cyclospora outbreak
The FDA confirmed that the source of the contamination was a Guanajuato farm, but offered no final determination on how the lettuce became contaminated. Mexico's Cofepris disputes even the naming of the farm as the source, calling it inconclusively proven.
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.
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.
I never thought of myself as Hispanic. Then I moved to the US
Categories of race and class may be social constructs, but how others see you affects how you see yourself, writes María Meléndez.
In Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, clay is more than earth
It's not just clay that makes the pottery from Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, so special, but the culture of the people who make it, writes Ena Aguilar Peláez.
From real-world Catrinas to AI cinema: An artist’s next Día de Muertos chapter
From Catrina makeup to Día de Muertos events and now AI filmmaking, Alejandro Su traces an artistic journey centered around one of Mexico's most iconic celebrations.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Helping out after hurricanes, planning for Día de Muertos
Puerto Vallarta has taken a beating from a trio of recent hurricanes, but is still getting ready, as it does every year, to celebrate Día de Muertos in style, writes Debbie Slobe.
4 Mexican bars are among this year’s World’s 50 Best
And make no mistake about it, these are truly Mexican establishments, not European imitators, with Mexican management, Mexican and pre-Columbian themes and an emphasis (though of course not exclusive) on Mexican spirits.
MND Local Guadalajara: October food and music fests abound, while officials investigate contamination at Huaxtla Falls
The Guadalajara Metro Area is spotlighting cultural festivals aplenty this month, including events celebrating beer, music and Día de Muertos, writes Dawn Stoner.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.50
CAD
12.98
EUR
20.63
El Jalapeño: US man who applied for Mexican citizenship confirms he now somehow knows...
While completing paperwork for citizenship, Mark Miller experienced a sudden blinding revelation of his new musical heritage.
El Jalapeño: Mexico City chefs astonished after ‘Pay What You Can’ experiment generates only...
Mexico City chefs were dismayed when their ambitious "Pay What You Can" experiment was instead interpreted as a "Pay if You Want To" plan.
El Jalapeño: US politicians viciously harangue journalist who questions their lack of civility
Civility seems to have become a thing of the past in U.S. politics, but don't trying telling that to the politicians.
El Jalapeño: Bomb squad heroically ‘defuses’ suspicious churros found on Mexico City Metro
An elite tactical unit called out after a suspicious box of churros were left on the Mexico City Metro quickly made the problem disappear.
El Jalapeño: Guanajuato residents mistake arrival of French acrobats for third ‘French Intervention’
The unexpected appearance of Gallic acrobats over Guanajuato alarmed locals, who feared the coming of a new "Maximiliano and Carlota."
The MND Peso Index™ for October: Is the peso approaching its fair value?
For the first time in six months, the MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early October — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — undervalued the Mexican peso against the dollar.
MND Tutor | Botanical art
From wildflowers and seedpods to edible fruits and medicinal plants, there's a remarkable botanical world flourishing across Mexico. Learn more all about it with MND Tutor.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 10th
Smuggling, suspicious packages and the sacrifices of the ancient Maya. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Mexico in Numbers: How many foreigners live in Mexico?
Just 0.9% of Mexico’s population was born abroad. Here’s where they come from and where they live now.
Mexico and My Money: Affordability is a growing problem in Mexico, too
From food and energy to healthcare and housing, here's everything you need to know about the cost of living in Mexico.
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.
Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico
Endometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide.
Here’s how to beat the hyperinflation gripping Mexico’s private health insurance market
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City
If you're spending International Yoga Day in Mexico City this month, here's the most relaxing and balanced itinerary imaginable, courtesy of capitalina Andrea Fischer.
San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment
BYD is among the Chinese automakers that have expressed interest in opening a plant in Mexico. But neither BYD nor any other Chinese automaker has opened a plant in the country to date.
Nuevo León Gov. García announces US $600M in data center infrastructure investment
Nuevo León, like Querétaro to its south, is on a roll in attracting high-tech investment projects, especially data centers for the AI industry. But how long can their power grids hold up under the increasing stress?
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.
From the archive: The songs that all Mexicans magically know
From José José to Big Boy, here are the most famous songs in Mexico that just about everyone you meet will know by heart.
Does having dual citizenship have any downsides?
With applications for dual citizenship at an all-time high, MND’s Alan Chazaro reflects on his experiences as a working dual citizen.
Senate moves to crack down on spam calls with fines of up to 2.3...
Mexico is one of the most-spammed countries in the world. A new congressional bill offers relief to fed-up consumers with stricter penalties for abusive telemarketing practices.
Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico
Endometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide.
