From the archive: The joy of having things made in Mexico

In Mexico, you're one block away from your next favorite carpenter, plumber or seamstress. Anything can be made to order, and everyone "knows a guy," writes Sarah DeVries.

MND Tutor | Teen inventor

MND Tutor | Teen inventor

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A Chiapas teenager who developed a solar water heater using recycled materials at age 8 has won presidential backing for her invention. Learn more about it with MND Tutor.
Flower vendor using custom bicycle against yellow backdrop.

From the archive: The joy of having things made in Mexico

0
In Mexico, you're one block away from your next favorite carpenter, plumber or seamstress. Anything can be made to order, and everyone "knows a guy," writes Sarah DeVries.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 14th

0
Forgeries, flights and the Foreign Service. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?

MND Tutor | Teen inventor

0
A Chiapas teenager who developed a solar water heater using recycled materials at age 8 has won presidential backing for her invention. Learn more about it with MND Tutor.
Flower vendor using custom bicycle against yellow backdrop.

From the archive: The joy of having things made in Mexico

0
In Mexico, you're one block away from your next favorite carpenter, plumber or seamstress. Anything can be made to order, and everyone "knows a guy," writes Sarah DeVries.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 14th

0
Forgeries, flights and the Foreign Service. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
A group of young people about to start of exercise.

The death of the night out? How Mexico City’s youth are socializing

0
Young people are increasingly turning away from boozy nights out. So what are they doing instead? MND contributor Marta Delgado explains.
The iconic Hollywood sign behind several palm trees.

I grew up watching Mexican stereotypes. Hollywood hasn’t changed much

1
Hollywood representations of Mexicans and Mexican Americans are too often still traditng on the same old tired stereotypes, notes William Nericcio, who wrote the book on the subject.
Tourists stroll through the beach town of Sayulita, Nayarit.

What exactly is the ‘real’ Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

7
Mexico's stunning beaches, colonial towns and big cities all deserve to be explored on their own terms, Travis Bembenek argues.
celebration

Ready to host another World Cup? Mexico-US-Costa Rica-Jamaica joint bid for 2031 women’s tournament...

0
After the success of the 2026 hosting troika of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, joint hosting arrangements appear to be a trend, with Costa Rica and Jamaica joining the U.S. and Mexico for the 2031 women's tourney, and four UK nations putting in a strong bid for 2035.
Songwriter Edgar Barrera joins Camila Fernández in a tribute to ranchera legend José Alfredo Jiménez.

New faces and old favorites: Mexico’s 2026 Latin Grammy wins

0
Mexican songwriter Edgar Barrera became the most-decorated winner ever, while Bobby Pulido, fresh off winning a US Congress seat, accepted an award and announced his retirement from music.
Visitors explore the Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone in México state.

Mexico sets a new record for tourist arrivals and spending, even as growth slows

0
Tourists arriving by land, particularly in border regions, have offset a decline in international tourists arriving by air — but some experts are still worried.

Mexico has delivered less than 1% of the water it owes to the US...

9
Mexico's water-sharing commitment to the U.S. has suffered a one-two punch. In addition to supply problems, past water debt must be liquidated along with current delivery obligations. So far, Mexico hasn't been able to keep up with the required deliveries.

El Jalapeño: Disgruntled Quetzalcóatl not recognized on his long-awaited return to Mexico

2
Despite the ancient prophecy, Quetzalcóatl, the divine feathered serpent, was mostly ignored by locals in his return to Veracruz on Friday.
President Sheinbaum at her November 13 mañanera

Sheinbaum denies ‘friction’ in bilateral ties after US reportedly shelters a wanted Mexican official:...

1
The president said she will request all available information on the ex-prosecutor, and a working group is reviewing a significant discrepancy in the 2025 homicide count.
ITB launch party guadalajara

More foreign tourists are visiting Mexico for its culture than for any other reason...

1
While surf, sand and sun have always been staples of Mexico's tourism industry, the world has gotten to know more about the country and what it has to offer in terms of history, archaeology, art and the remarkable ethnic diversity of its people.

The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for September 2026: Jobs and economic growth boost president’s rating

6
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
Xochitl Guadalupe Cruz walks next to President Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum meets with teen inventor of recycled solar water heater at National Palace

3
Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, a teenage girl who invented a solar water heater from recycled materials, visited President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace on Thursday to promote her invention and discuss ways to bring it to more households.
Xavier Becerra

Mexican-Americans among historic winners in Tuesday’s US elections

5
While several Americans of Mexican descent flipped congressional seats, two in particular made history by becoming the first Latino governors of California (Xavier Becerra) and Texas (Gina Hinojosa) — those two states themselves being American of Mexican descent.
A woman in a field of orange flowers, wearing a flowy dress.

Cempasúchil: The flower that reunites lovers across life and death

5
Discover the ancient Mexica legend of cempasúchil, Mexico’s flower of the dead, and how its golden-orange blooms became an iconic symbol.
A group of young people about to start of exercise.

The death of the night out? How Mexico City’s youth are socializing

0
Young people are increasingly turning away from boozy nights out. So what are they doing instead? MND contributor Marta Delgado explains.
The iconic Hollywood sign behind several palm trees.

I grew up watching Mexican stereotypes. Hollywood hasn’t changed much

1
Hollywood representations of Mexicans and Mexican Americans are too often still traditng on the same old tired stereotypes, notes William Nericcio, who wrote the book on the subject.
Tourists stroll through the beach town of Sayulita, Nayarit.

What exactly is the ‘real’ Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

7
Mexico's stunning beaches, colonial towns and big cities all deserve to be explored on their own terms, Travis Bembenek argues.
celebration

Ready to host another World Cup? Mexico-US-Costa Rica-Jamaica joint bid for 2031 women’s tournament likely

0
After the success of the 2026 hosting troika of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, joint hosting arrangements appear to be a trend, with Costa Rica and Jamaica joining the U.S. and Mexico for the 2031 women's tourney, and four UK nations putting in a strong bid for 2035.
Songwriter Edgar Barrera joins Camila Fernández in a tribute to ranchera legend José Alfredo Jiménez.

New faces and old favorites: Mexico’s 2026 Latin Grammy wins

0
Mexican songwriter Edgar Barrera became the most-decorated winner ever, while Bobby Pulido, fresh off winning a US Congress seat, accepted an award and announced his retirement from music.
Visitors explore the Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone in México state.

Mexico sets a new record for tourist arrivals and spending, even as growth slows

0
Tourists arriving by land, particularly in border regions, have offset a decline in international tourists arriving by air — but some experts are still worried.
Visitors explore the Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone in México state.

Mexico sets a new record for tourist arrivals and spending, even...

0
Tourists arriving by land, particularly in border regions, have offset a decline in international tourists arriving by air — but some experts are still worried.
Tourists stroll through the beach town of Sayulita, Nayarit.

What exactly is the ‘real’ Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

7
Mexico's stunning beaches, colonial towns and big cities all deserve to be explored on their own terms, Travis Bembenek argues.
People stand in line to vote at booths bearing US flags

Why Tuesday’s US midterm results are a historic opportunity for Mexico-US relations: A perspective...

12
At a rare turning point for U.S.-Mexico ties, CEO Travis Bembenek makes a case for thinking big on both sides of the border.
Chainlink fencing surrounds an ICE processing center in Broadview, Illinois.

Yet another Mexican national dies in the custody of ICE: A perspective from our...

16
After the death of a Mexican green card holder in ICE custody, Travis Bembenek looks at what is happening in the U.S., and why.
YouTube thumbnail: Confidently Wrong: Made in Mexico

New episode: The real story behind Mexico’s record exports

1
Are you 'Confidently Wrong' about Mexican exports? Tune in to this week's podcast and find out.
A family celebrates Cinco de Mayo in Port Huron, Michigan. A man in a cowboy hat holds the hands of two young boys in mariachi sombreros, holding US flags

Mexican Americans are Mexico’s untapped opportunity: A perspective from our CEO

17
Why hasn’t Mexico engaged its diaspora in the U.S. like India has? MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains the business and cultural opportunities at stake.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.54
CAD
12.99
EUR
20.43

Energy equipment manufacturer WEG will build a $250 million plant in Hidalgo, creating over...

0
The Brazilian company, a world leader in the manufacture of generators, alternators and transformers, has operated in Mexico for more than a quarter century, with its local headquarters in México state, and already employs 6,000 people.
Variety of Mexican peso notes.

Mexico and My Money: Protecting yourself from counterfeit bills

3
Counterfeit pesos are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon in Mexico. In the latest installment of our Mexicy and My Money series, Dawn Stoner looks at how to tell real bills from fake ones.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.54
CAD
12.99
EUR
20.43
President Caudia Sheinbaum and Open AI founder Greg Brockman at the national palace in CDMX

Sheinbaum meets with OpenAI’s Greg Brockman to discuss AI’s potential in Mexican healthcare

0
The president said the two agreed AI can improve medical care, though she gave no sign OpenAI will work with the government’s new health digitization council.
US President Donald Trump

Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico as a new migrant caravan heads north...

15
Sheinbaum pushed back on the threat, saying no caravan has reached the U.S. border during Trump's second term.
President Sheinbaum at her November 13 mañanera

Sheinbaum denies ‘friction’ in bilateral ties after US reportedly shelters a...

1
The president said she will request all available information on the ex-prosecutor, and a working group is reviewing a significant discrepancy in the 2025 homicide count.
Flower vendor using custom bicycle against yellow backdrop.

From the archive: The joy of having things made in Mexico

0
In Mexico, you're one block away from your next favorite carpenter, plumber or seamstress. Anything can be made to order, and everyone "knows a guy," writes Sarah DeVries.
Hiker in the cloud forest of Huitepec in Chiapas.

From hummingbirds to howler monkeys: Hiking adventures in Chiapas

0
Discover the most spectacular highland hiking trails from San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, from jungle journeys to birdwatching and wildlife viewing expeditions.
Chairs on a beach beside a shade-giving palapa in Cancún.

From the archive: Is the beach the real Mexico?

6
Does living in a touristy beach town count as being in "the real Mexico," and who gets to decide, anyway? Sarah DeVries wades into the thorny issue of authenticity.
Tourists stroll through the beach town of Sayulita, Nayarit.

What exactly is the ‘real’ Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

7
Mexico's stunning beaches, colonial towns and big cities all deserve to be explored on their own terms, Travis Bembenek argues.
Visitors explore the Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone in México state.

Mexico sets a new record for tourist arrivals and spending, even as growth slows

0
Tourists arriving by land, particularly in border regions, have offset a decline in international tourists arriving by air — but some experts are still worried.

How safe is Mexico? MND hits the streets to get foreign residents’ take

6
Do you feel safe in Mexico? That's the question MND is putting to foreign residents in the newest episode our YouTube series, "MND Hits the Streets."
ITB launch party guadalajara

More foreign tourists are visiting Mexico for its culture than for any other reason...

1
While surf, sand and sun have always been staples of Mexico's tourism industry, the world has gotten to know more about the country and what it has to offer in terms of history, archaeology, art and the remarkable ethnic diversity of its people.

The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for September 2026: Jobs and economic growth boost president’s rating

6
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
Xochitl Guadalupe Cruz walks next to President Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum meets with teen inventor of recycled solar water heater at National Palace

3
Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López, a teenage girl who invented a solar water heater from recycled materials, visited President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace on Thursday to promote her invention and discuss ways to bring it to more households.
Xavier Becerra

Mexican-Americans among historic winners in Tuesday’s US elections

5
While several Americans of Mexican descent flipped congressional seats, two in particular made history by becoming the first Latino governors of California (Xavier Becerra) and Texas (Gina Hinojosa) — those two states themselves being American of Mexican descent.
AMLO walking with President Claudia Sheinbaum

Opinion: Why (most of) Mexico’s elites dislike Sheinbaum

15
According to the political analyst and communications strategist Emilio Lezama, Mexico has at least two elites: the cultural one, which more or less accepts Sheinbaum, and the economic one, which deeply dislikes her. Here's why.
People stand in line to vote at booths bearing US flags

Why Tuesday’s US midterm results are a historic opportunity for Mexico-US relations: A perspective...

12
At a rare turning point for U.S.-Mexico ties, CEO Travis Bembenek makes a case for thinking big on both sides of the border.

MND Tutor | Teen inventor

News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 14th

0
Forgeries, flights and the Foreign Service. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
The Toniná pyramid

Mexico in Numbers: The country’s tallest pyramids

1
Mexican pyramids may not top Egypt’s in height, but one holds a record even the Great Pyramid of Giza can’t beat.
Hiker in the cloud forest of Huitepec in Chiapas.

From hummingbirds to howler monkeys: Hiking adventures in Chiapas

0
Discover the most spectacular highland hiking trails from San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, from jungle journeys to birdwatching and wildlife viewing expeditions.
Chairs on a beach beside a shade-giving palapa in Cancún.

From the archive: Is the beach the real Mexico?

6
Does living in a touristy beach town count as being in "the real Mexico," and who gets to decide, anyway? Sarah DeVries wades into the thorny issue of authenticity.
People stand in line to vote at booths bearing US flags

Why Tuesday’s US midterm results are a historic opportunity for Mexico-US relations: A perspective...

12
At a rare turning point for U.S.-Mexico ties, CEO Travis Bembenek makes a case for thinking big on both sides of the border.
Chainlink fencing surrounds an ICE processing center in Broadview, Illinois.

Yet another Mexican national dies in the custody of ICE: A perspective from our...

16
After the death of a Mexican green card holder in ICE custody, Travis Bembenek looks at what is happening in the U.S., and why.
Visitors explore the Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone in México state.

Mexico sets a new record for tourist arrivals and spending, even as growth slows

0
Tourists arriving by land, particularly in border regions, have offset a decline in international tourists arriving by air — but some experts are still worried.

How safe is Mexico? MND hits the streets to get foreign residents’ take

6
Do you feel safe in Mexico? That's the question MND is putting to foreign residents in the newest episode our YouTube series, "MND Hits the Streets."
Songwriter Edgar Barrera joins Camila Fernández in a tribute to ranchera legend José Alfredo Jiménez.

New faces and old favorites: Mexico’s 2026 Latin Grammy wins

0
Mexican songwriter Edgar Barrera became the most-decorated winner ever, while Bobby Pulido, fresh off winning a US Congress seat, accepted an award and announced his retirement from music.
indigenous gathering

Indigenous language skills can now open the door to a career in Mexico’s Foreign...

2
Unlike before, proficiency in an Indigenous Mexican language, such as Zapótec or Nahuatl, can meet the agency's language requirement, In the U.S. alone, the first, and often only, tongue spoken by a half million Mexican citizens is not Spanish but Indigenous.
celebration

Ready to host another World Cup? Mexico-US-Costa Rica-Jamaica joint bid for 2031 women’s tournament...

0
After the success of the 2026 hosting troika of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, joint hosting arrangements appear to be a trend, with Costa Rica and Jamaica joining the U.S. and Mexico for the 2031 women's tourney, and four UK nations putting in a strong bid for 2035.
jamaica socceer stadium

El Tri is back in action Saturday in its first official match of the...

0
Mexico's post-World Cup performance has been less than stellar, managing only two ties in four friendlies. But still-winless head coach Rafa Márquez has called in World Cup star Julián Quiñones to help turn things around Saturday night against Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals,

El Jalapeño: Mexico City man forced to buy event merchandise to obtain tortillas outside...

0
Mexico City's embrace of large-scale events is driving tourism to new heights, but negatively impacting local residents like Rodrigo Morales.

El Jalapeño: Government clarifies 59 million liters of fuel were not stolen, just logistically...

1
What was thought to be the largest seizure of stolen fuel in Mexico's history turned out to be something else ... we think.
Governor Lemus

Jalisco governor details US $1.3B investment in Guadalajara’s water infrastructure: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

8
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus headlined the president's Wednesday presser to announce a "historic agreement" between state and federal authorities to clean up the Guadalajara metropolitan area's water supply after months of escalating protests.
President Claudia Sheinbaum, who spearheaded the clean-up plan, toured the Quiroga Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saturday, thanking the workers involved in the rehabilitation projects.

Government invests US $60M to restore polluted, drought-impacted Lake Pátzcuaro

4
Four new wastewater plants are being built and six plants are being renovated alongside environmental rehabilitation actions to restore the health of Mexico's third-largest lake.

Here’s how to beat the hyperinflation gripping Mexico’s private health insurance market

13
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
Yoga practitioners on mats

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

0
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.
The iconic Hollywood sign behind several palm trees.

I grew up watching Mexican stereotypes. Hollywood hasn’t changed much

1
Hollywood representations of Mexicans and Mexican Americans are too often still traditng on the same old tired stereotypes, notes William Nericcio, who wrote the book on the subject.
Songwriter Edgar Barrera joins Camila Fernández in a tribute to ranchera legend José Alfredo Jiménez.

New faces and old favorites: Mexico’s 2026 Latin Grammy wins

0
Mexican songwriter Edgar Barrera became the most-decorated winner ever, while Bobby Pulido, fresh off winning a US Congress seat, accepted an award and announced his retirement from music.
indigenous gathering

Indigenous language skills can now open the door to a career in Mexico’s Foreign Service

2
Unlike before, proficiency in an Indigenous Mexican language, such as Zapótec or Nahuatl, can meet the agency's language requirement, In the U.S. alone, the first, and often only, tongue spoken by a half million Mexican citizens is not Spanish but Indigenous.
A group of young people about to start of exercise.

The death of the night out? How Mexico City’s youth are socializing

0
Young people are increasingly turning away from boozy nights out. So what are they doing instead? MND contributor Marta Delgado explains.
celebration

Ready to host another World Cup? Mexico-US-Costa Rica-Jamaica joint bid for 2031 women’s tournament likely

0
After the success of the 2026 hosting troika of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, joint hosting arrangements appear to be a trend, with Costa Rica and Jamaica joining the U.S. and Mexico for the 2031 women's tourney, and four UK nations putting in a strong bid for 2035.
jamaica socceer stadium

El Tri is back in action Saturday in its first official match of the Rafa Márquez era

0
Mexico's post-World Cup performance has been less than stellar, managing only two ties in four friendlies. But still-winless head coach Rafa Márquez has called in World Cup star Julián Quiñones to help turn things around Saturday night against Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals,

El Jalapeño: Disgruntled Quetzalcóatl not recognized on his long-awaited return to Mexico

2
Despite the ancient prophecy, Quetzalcóatl, the divine feathered serpent, was mostly ignored by locals in his return to Veracruz on Friday.

El Jalapeño: Mexico City man forced to buy event merchandise to obtain tortillas outside...

0
Mexico City's embrace of large-scale events is driving tourism to new heights, but negatively impacting local residents like Rodrigo Morales.

El Jalapeño: Government clarifies 59 million liters of fuel were not stolen, just logistically...

1
What was thought to be the largest seizure of stolen fuel in Mexico's history turned out to be something else ... we think.

El Jalapeño: California high-speed rail project reaches -25% completion as Mexico line hits 25%

1
As Mexico's Querétaro-Irapuato train line rapidly progresses towards completion, the California high-speed rail project has fallen even farther behind its schedule and budget.

El Jalapeño: Chipotle mystified after Mexican diners treat fast-casual burrito bowl as lunch instead...

0
Corporate strategists at Chipotle Mexican Grill are scrambling to revise their crisis management protocols after diners in Nuevo León inexplicably seem to like the chain's food.

MND Tutor | Teen inventor

0
A Chiapas teenager who developed a solar water heater using recycled materials at age 8 has won presidential backing for her invention. Learn more about it with MND Tutor.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 14th

0
Forgeries, flights and the Foreign Service. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
The Toniná pyramid

Mexico in Numbers: The country’s tallest pyramids

1
Mexican pyramids may not top Egypt’s in height, but one holds a record even the Great Pyramid of Giza can’t beat.
Variety of Mexican peso notes.

Mexico and My Money: Protecting yourself from counterfeit bills

3
Counterfeit pesos are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon in Mexico. In the latest installment of our Mexicy and My Money series, Dawn Stoner looks at how to tell real bills from fake ones.

The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for September 2026: Jobs and economic growth boost president’s rating

6
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.

Mexico has delivered less than 1% of the water it owes to the US...

9
Mexico's water-sharing commitment to the U.S. has suffered a one-two punch. In addition to supply problems, past water debt must be liquidated along with current delivery obligations. So far, Mexico hasn't been able to keep up with the required deliveries.
Governor Lemus

Jalisco governor details US $1.3B investment in Guadalajara’s water infrastructure: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

8
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus headlined the president's Wednesday presser to announce a "historic agreement" between state and federal authorities to clean up the Guadalajara metropolitan area's water supply after months of escalating protests.
President Claudia Sheinbaum, who spearheaded the clean-up plan, toured the Quiroga Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saturday, thanking the workers involved in the rehabilitation projects.

Government invests US $60M to restore polluted, drought-impacted Lake Pátzcuaro

4
Four new wastewater plants are being built and six plants are being renovated alongside environmental rehabilitation actions to restore the health of Mexico's third-largest lake.
sequía

Hurricanes? Above-average rainfall? They weren’t enough to prevent more drought in Mexico

0
This year's El Niño leads to drought by increasing temperatures in Mexico's north and oceanic temperatures in the Pacific. Temporary hurricanes and low-pressure troughs haven't changed that.
A speaker addresses the 30th anniversary of the Indigenous Congress in Mexico City.

30 years after the Zapatistas shook Mexico, Indigenous leaders confront an unfinished struggle

3
Tracy L. Barnett takes us inside the Congreso Nacional Indígena's 30th anniversary meeting, where many of the same struggles continue to affect the community three decades later.
"Milagro" play being performed in Mexico City in 2015

Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico

2
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

13
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
Yoga practitioners on mats

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

0
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.