MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California Sur

With all-time high Pacific Ocean temperatures and a potential Super El Niño coming, this year's hurricane season could be stormy in Baja California Sur.
Woman holding FIFA World Cup trophy in a Puerto Vallarta restaurant

MND Local: World Cup delivers early boost for Puerto Vallarta restaurants during low season

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Summer is the slow season in Puerto Vallarta, but the resort city's bars and restaurants are getting a much needed boost from World Cup fans gathering to watch games.
avocado growers

Michoacán’s avocado growers celebrate their Protected Geographical Indication

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The official recognition granted by Mexico's Industrial Property Institute is expected to strengthen the authenticity, traceability, and positioning of the area's already famous avocados in national and international markets. 
hurricane map

2 possible hurricanes are forming off Mexico’s west coast

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The two weather systems are notably close to one another, whiich suggests the possibility, though remote, that they could increase in intensity either by merging or by circling around each other.
Woman holding FIFA World Cup trophy in a Puerto Vallarta restaurant

MND Local: World Cup delivers early boost for Puerto Vallarta restaurants during low season

0
Summer is the slow season in Puerto Vallarta, but the resort city's bars and restaurants are getting a much needed boost from World Cup fans gathering to watch games.
avocado growers

Michoacán’s avocado growers celebrate their Protected Geographical Indication

2
The official recognition granted by Mexico's Industrial Property Institute is expected to strengthen the authenticity, traceability, and positioning of the area's already famous avocados in national and international markets. 
hurricane map

2 possible hurricanes are forming off Mexico’s west coast

0
The two weather systems are notably close to one another, whiich suggests the possibility, though remote, that they could increase in intensity either by merging or by circling around each other.
Pemex and Petrobras heads

Pemex and Brazil’s Petrobras will partner up to boost oil production in the Gulf...

2
Mexico and Brazil have been seeking closer economic ties, and this pact unites Brazil's technological advances for extracting oil and Mexico's access to the Gulf of Mexico's deep waters.
Karim Lopez

Karim López is Mexico’s first-ever first-round NBA Draft pick

1
López, a 19-year-old native of Hermosillo, Sonora, was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night as the 21st overall pick. 
lichi farmer picking lichis

Mexico’s economy bounces back in April, posting 2.2% annual growth

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The national statistics agency INEGI reported on Tuesday that the economy grew 2.2% in annual terms in April and 1.2% compared to the previous month.

The MND Economy Index™ for April 2026

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The latest MND Economy Index™ score — based mainly on data for April 2026 — was 67.55, a 4.16 percentage point increase compared to the previous month. Find out where Mexico's economy is improving.
Bacalar Lagoon at sunset

Bacalar in Quintana Roo is a tropical paradise, and one of Mexico’s most underrated...

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For those who want to escape the madding crowds of Tulum or Playa del Carmen, Bacalar offers nature, serenity, boutique hotels and pristine waters.
The eye of a hurricane

MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California...

0
With all-time high Pacific Ocean temperatures and a potential Super El Niño coming, this year's hurricane season could be stormy in Baja California Sur.
ley seca sign

Mexico City imposes a partial dry law for Wednesday, with alcohol sales banned in...

4
The alcohol ban comes after 400,000 fans gathered at the Angel of Independence last Thursday.
drug bust Sinaloa Cartel

Authorities seize over 24,000 liters of liquid meth, Mexico’s second-largest drug bust in history

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According to Mexico's National Defense Ministry, the seizure represented an economic blow to organized crime to the tune of more than 9 billion pesos (US $512.3 million).
Intertoceanic Train

After fatal derailment, passenger service on the Interoceanic Train won’t resume until next year

0
Some 70 kilometers of new track will have to be laid to bypass the most dangerous part of the original route where the accident took place last December, killing 14 and injuring almost 100.
President Sheinbaum greets supporters outside a rally on May 31 to mark the second anniversary of her election in June 2024.

‘I, Claudia’: The Guardian profiles Sheinbaum as ‘the world’s most popular leftwing leader’

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From The Guardian to the WSJ, international outlets are zeroing in on Mexico. Here's what they're saying about Sheinbaum.
Mexican World Cup soccer fans gather at Mexico City's Angel of Independence

Opinion: The Mexico that World Cup headlines are missing

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The world was warned Mexico couldn't pull this off. A week into the World Cup, the facts tell a different story, writes Charlotte Smith.
The Mexico-US border wall cuts through an arid mountainous landscape

Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border

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From its 3,145-kilometer length to the millions of people who cross it each day, here are 10 numbers that reveal how remarkable — and complex — the Mexico-US border really is.
Rocket flying into space

Mexico and South Korea partnering on plan to build space launch pads

5
The collaboration between the Mexican Space Agency (AEM) and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) is part of the 2026-2030 Mexican Space Plan.

The results of our inaugural MND Mexico Healthcare Experience Survey™

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We polled over 700 foreigners from across Mexico about their experience using private healthcare — and found surprising results. Read more here!
Pemex and Petrobras heads

Pemex and Brazil’s Petrobras will partner up to boost oil production in the Gulf of Mexico

2
Mexico and Brazil have been seeking closer economic ties, and this pact unites Brazil's technological advances for extracting oil and Mexico's access to the Gulf of Mexico's deep waters.
Karim Lopez

Karim López is Mexico’s first-ever first-round NBA Draft pick

1
López, a 19-year-old native of Hermosillo, Sonora, was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night as the 21st overall pick. 
lichi farmer picking lichis

Mexico’s economy bounces back in April, posting 2.2% annual growth

0
The national statistics agency INEGI reported on Tuesday that the economy grew 2.2% in annual terms in April and 1.2% compared to the previous month.

The MND Economy Index™ for April 2026

2
The latest MND Economy Index™ score — based mainly on data for April 2026 — was 67.55, a 4.16 percentage point increase compared to the previous month. Find out where Mexico's economy is improving.
Bacalar Lagoon at sunset

Bacalar in Quintana Roo is a tropical paradise, and one of Mexico’s most underrated travel destinations

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For those who want to escape the madding crowds of Tulum or Playa del Carmen, Bacalar offers nature, serenity, boutique hotels and pristine waters.
The eye of a hurricane

MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California Sur

0
With all-time high Pacific Ocean temperatures and a potential Super El Niño coming, this year's hurricane season could be stormy in Baja California Sur.
Pemex and Petrobras heads

Pemex and Brazil’s Petrobras will partner up to boost oil production...

2
Mexico and Brazil have been seeking closer economic ties, and this pact unites Brazil's technological advances for extracting oil and Mexico's access to the Gulf of Mexico's deep waters.
The Angel of Independence monument, high above Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.

Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO

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A note from our CEO on why we created the new MND Intelligence section — and how these tools can help you make smarter decisions about living, traveling or doing business in Mexico.
Soccer fans enjoy Germany vs. Curaçao from Mexico City's Chapultepec Park on Sunday.

Leading media outlets should be ashamed at their World Cup coverage of Mexico: A...

25
CEO of MND Travis Bembenek makes a study of the alarmist World Cup headlines coming out of Mexico and why this type of journalism persists.
A natural gas pipeline (fracking concept)

The time is now for Mexico to go all in on fracking: A perspective...

20
Mexico sits on a geologic formation similar to the Permian Basin — yet produces 100 times less. MND's CEO makes the case for fracking as a historic economic opportunity.
A beach filled with palm trees and beach chairs

Does Mexico need more tourists? A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico has 48 million tourists a year and room for millions more. MND's CEO breaks down the numbers — and talks strategy with Mexico's federal tourism minister.
A welder works in a metal shop in Mexico

Productivity brings prosperity: Is Mexico really failing at both? A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico's exports are surging, wages have doubled and poverty is falling — so why has per capita GDP and productivity barely budged in 25 years?
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.55
CAD
12.37
EUR
19.99
Bimbo plant

Bimbo’s regenerative farmland use passes half a million hectares as it eyes 100% sustainable...

5
In an era when most farmland use is trending in the opposite direction — toward increasing degradation — Mexico´s giant food company is seeking to source its ingredients from sustainable agriculture.
Mexico skyline

Institutional inefficiency and judicial uncertainty drag Mexico down in new competitiveness ranking 

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Despite strong scores in employment, Mexico dropped from a high of 50th in 2019 to 62nd, behind Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Peru, but ahead of Brazil and Venezuela.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.55
CAD
12.37
EUR
19.99
Salazar memoir

Former ambassador’s new memoir lifts the lid on US-Mexico relations under AMLO

5
Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar — and AMLO — are back in the headlines this week following the release of excerpts from his memoir that contain details of their political relationship.
Claudia Sheinbaum June 23, 2026

Sheinbaum defends her government’s dialogue with searching mothers: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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After a reporter contrasted Monday's lighthearted welcome of the "World Cup duck" with an alleged failure to meet the mothers of missing persons, the president outlined the private actions both she and her cabinet take to support victims.
Sheinbaum stands before a renewable energy infographic on June 24, 2026

Energy Minister unveils plan to source 70% of new power generation...

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Energy Minister Luz Elena González presented the government's plan to add 32,475 megawatts of generation capacity to the national grid by 2030, with roughly 22,000 megawatts coming from renewable sources, predominantly solar and wind.
The eye of a hurricane

MND Local: Hurricane preparedness and fear of a ‘Super El Niño’ in Baja California Sur

0
With all-time high Pacific Ocean temperatures and a potential Super El Niño coming, this year's hurricane season could be stormy in Baja California Sur.
Skyline of Valle de Bravo, Mexico state

A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo Mágico to the world

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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.
Child looking at a book

Raising bilingual children: Why I only speak to my Mexican daughter in English

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A child raised in a foreign country won't automatically pick up their parent's mother tongue. These simple tips can help them learn.
Bacalar Lagoon at sunset

Bacalar in Quintana Roo is a tropical paradise, and one of Mexico’s most underrated travel destinations

0
For those who want to escape the madding crowds of Tulum or Playa del Carmen, Bacalar offers nature, serenity, boutique hotels and pristine waters.
Intertoceanic Train

After fatal derailment, passenger service on the Interoceanic Train won’t resume until next year

0
Some 70 kilometers of new track will have to be laid to bypass the most dangerous part of the original route where the accident took place last December, killing 14 and injuring almost 100.
Cartagena

Mexico’s Tourism Ministry celebrates opening of 48 new air routes in one month

0
According to the Tourism Ministry, there have been 102 announcements of new air routes to and from Mexico so far this year.
President Sheinbaum greets supporters outside a rally on May 31 to mark the second anniversary of her election in June 2024.

‘I, Claudia’: The Guardian profiles Sheinbaum as ‘the world’s most popular leftwing leader’

4
From The Guardian to the WSJ, international outlets are zeroing in on Mexico. Here's what they're saying about Sheinbaum.
Mexican World Cup soccer fans gather at Mexico City's Angel of Independence

Opinion: The Mexico that World Cup headlines are missing

8
The world was warned Mexico couldn't pull this off. A week into the World Cup, the facts tell a different story, writes Charlotte Smith.
The Mexico-US border wall cuts through an arid mountainous landscape

Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border

9
From its 3,145-kilometer length to the millions of people who cross it each day, here are 10 numbers that reveal how remarkable — and complex — the Mexico-US border really is.
Rocket flying into space

Mexico and South Korea partnering on plan to build space launch pads

5
The collaboration between the Mexican Space Agency (AEM) and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) is part of the 2026-2030 Mexican Space Plan.
Woman holding FIFA World Cup trophy in a Puerto Vallarta restaurant

MND Local: World Cup delivers early boost for Puerto Vallarta restaurants during low season

0
Summer is the slow season in Puerto Vallarta, but the resort city's bars and restaurants are getting a much needed boost from World Cup fans gathering to watch games.
ley seca sign

Mexico City imposes a partial dry law for Wednesday, with alcohol sales banned in...

4
The alcohol ban comes after 400,000 fans gathered at the Angel of Independence last Thursday.
The Angel of Independence monument, high above Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.

Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO

2
A note from our CEO on why we created the new MND Intelligence section — and how these tools can help you make smarter decisions about living, traveling or doing business in Mexico.
The Mexico-US border wall cuts through an arid mountainous landscape

Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border

9
From its 3,145-kilometer length to the millions of people who cross it each day, here are 10 numbers that reveal how remarkable — and complex — the Mexico-US border really is.
Skyline of Valle de Bravo, Mexico state

A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo...

0
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.
Child looking at a book

Raising bilingual children: Why I only speak to my Mexican daughter in English

0
A child raised in a foreign country won't automatically pick up their parent's mother tongue. These simple tips can help them learn.
Soccer fans enjoy Germany vs. Curaçao from Mexico City's Chapultepec Park on Sunday.

Leading media outlets should be ashamed at their World Cup coverage of Mexico: A...

25
CEO of MND Travis Bembenek makes a study of the alarmist World Cup headlines coming out of Mexico and why this type of journalism persists.
A natural gas pipeline (fracking concept)

The time is now for Mexico to go all in on fracking: A perspective...

20
Mexico sits on a geologic formation similar to the Permian Basin — yet produces 100 times less. MND's CEO makes the case for fracking as a historic economic opportunity.
Intertoceanic Train

After fatal derailment, passenger service on the Interoceanic Train won’t resume until next year

0
Some 70 kilometers of new track will have to be laid to bypass the most dangerous part of the original route where the accident took place last December, killing 14 and injuring almost 100.
Cartagena

Mexico’s Tourism Ministry celebrates opening of 48 new air routes in one month

0
According to the Tourism Ministry, there have been 102 announcements of new air routes to and from Mexico so far this year.
Stela 46

Ancient Campeche monument reveals region’s oldest Maya calendar date 

3
A new technology-enabled reading of a previously discovered artifact reveals that complex Maya writing and dynastic lineages began much earlier than previously thought. 
Various pieces of handmade furniture in whimsical shapes and bright colors

The fun and fantastical interior design of Mérida’s Chuch Estudio

0
The pandemic taught Aranza García the importance of loving the spaces you inhabit. Her whimsical designs now inspire passion from Mexico City to Milan.
A man rappels down into a cave

Mexico’s Sistema Huautla: The deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere

6
Beneath the mountains of Oaxaca lies the deepest cave system in the Americas, a subterranean world of wonder and unique discoveries.
Pastelería Ideal in Mexico City to go box for pastries

Going to the World Cup in Mexico City? Here’s where to eat and drink

1
Mexico City is famed for its wealth of drinking and dining options, but for those visiting for the World Cup, there are a few signature stops that simply must be experienced.
Fracking in Mexico draws protests in Mexico City

Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows

2
Recent protests were held in Mexico City after President Claudia Sheibaum reversed her stance on fracking, which she had pledged during her campaign to ban.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...

3
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
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.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Etapa Final de la XXVI edición del Concurso del Himno Nacional Mexicano en Lengua Maya

Intergenerational transmission of Maya language in Yucatán facing steep decline

0
Currently, use of the language is concentrated mainly among adults aged 30 to 40 or older, while in many rural communities, the proportion of children who speak it is minimal.
Stela 46

Ancient Campeche monument reveals region’s oldest Maya calendar date 

3
A new technology-enabled reading of a previously discovered artifact reveals that complex Maya writing and dynastic lineages began much earlier than previously thought. 
Various pieces of handmade furniture in whimsical shapes and bright colors

The fun and fantastical interior design of Mérida’s Chuch Estudio

0
The pandemic taught Aranza García the importance of loving the spaces you inhabit. Her whimsical designs now inspire passion from Mexico City to Milan.
Karim Lopez

Karim López is Mexico’s first-ever first-round NBA Draft pick

1
López, a 19-year-old native of Hermosillo, Sonora, was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night as the 21st overall pick. 
A man rappels down into a cave

Mexico’s Sistema Huautla: The deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere

6
Beneath the mountains of Oaxaca lies the deepest cave system in the Americas, a subterranean world of wonder and unique discoveries.
Pastelería Ideal in Mexico City to go box for pastries

Going to the World Cup in Mexico City? Here’s where to eat and drink

1
Mexico City is famed for its wealth of drinking and dining options, but for those visiting for the World Cup, there are a few signature stops that simply must be experienced.

El Jalapeño: ICE Agents having a wonderful time at World Cup, jurisdictional questions remain

4
Technically, none of these people had valid U.S. visas, but then again, they weren't in the U.S.

El Jalapeño: Sheinbaum birthday plans include mud wrestling tournament, demolition of National Palace wing

6
La Presidenta is likely to remain awake throughout the proceedings, however.
Donald Trump eating a taco

El Jalapeño: Mexico prepares for USMCA renewal after Trump says he doesn’t want one

2
This just in: Mexico preparing for yuge win, profiting bigly.

El Jalapeño: South African soccer team arrive in Pachuca, discover first opponent is the...

1
At least one player asked if they'd accidentally become part of the plot of Cool Runnings.

The MND Economy Index™ for April 2026

2
The latest MND Economy Index™ score — based mainly on data for April 2026 — was 67.55, a 4.16 percentage point increase compared to the previous month. Find out where Mexico's economy is improving.
The Angel of Independence monument, high above Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.

Get ‘more smarter’ with MND Intelligence: A perspective from our CEO

2
A note from our CEO on why we created the new MND Intelligence section — and how these tools can help you make smarter decisions about living, traveling or doing business in Mexico.
The Mexico-US border wall cuts through an arid mountainous landscape

Mexico in Numbers: 10 facts about the Mexico-US border

9
From its 3,145-kilometer length to the millions of people who cross it each day, here are 10 numbers that reveal how remarkable — and complex — the Mexico-US border really is.

The results of our inaugural MND Mexico Healthcare Experience Survey™

24
We polled over 700 foreigners from across Mexico about their experience using private healthcare — and found surprising results. Read more here!

MND Tutor | Olinia

0
Take a spin with the latest MND Tutor as we explore Mexico's brand new EV project.
a reservoir

Mexico has almost totally recovered from several years of drought

2
Just over a year ago, 46.5% of the country was suffering from drought conditions, according to the National Water Commission (Conagua). Now that percentage is down to 2.4%.
Fracking in Mexico draws protests in Mexico City

Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows

2
Recent protests were held in Mexico City after President Claudia Sheibaum reversed her stance on fracking, which she had pledged during her campaign to ban.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...

3
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
Sargassum accumulation, sargassum crisis

From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis

7
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.

Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...

2
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Yoga practitioners on mats

How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City

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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

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
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.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.