Saturday, September 14, 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.
Puerto Vallarta zona romantico

What’s the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?

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Puerto Vallarta delivers on beach weather, festive holidays and gorgeous natural beauty: which months should you choose to get them?
A tourist celebrates the equinox at the temple of Kulkulcan

When everyone wants the “real” Mexico

1
Gentrification in Mexico is a sticky subject, but how much is the search for authenticity to blame for changing lifestyles in the country?
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.
Puerto Vallarta zona romantico

What’s the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?

0
Puerto Vallarta delivers on beach weather, festive holidays and gorgeous natural beauty: which months should you choose to get them?
A tourist celebrates the equinox at the temple of Kulkulcan

When everyone wants the “real” Mexico

1
Gentrification in Mexico is a sticky subject, but how much is the search for authenticity to blame for changing lifestyles in the country?
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.
A Coca Cola distribution truck drives down a Mexican street

Coca-Cola suspends distribution in southern Morelos after kidnapping incident

2
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.
A hotel room opens into a balcony with a pool, just under the canopy of a rainforest.

87 Mexican hotels awarded Michelin Keys

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Three of the hotels received three Keys, the highest honor offered under Michelin's new award for excellence in hospitality services.
The Interoceanic Train

Coatzacoalcos-Palenque stretch of Interoceanic Train to start operations

1
With the new route operational, goods and passengers will be able to travel from Oaxaca to Veracruz to Chiapas then connect to the Maya Train network.
La Roma, Mexico City

Know your neighborhood: La Roma 

0
Mexico City's most popular (and trendiest) neighborhood offers history, art and city center living - it's not hard to see why people from all over the world flock to La Roma.
Checo Perez Mexican slang nicknames

Mexican Slang 101: Nicknames

2
Know your "Chayo" from your "Meche" and greet your friends like a native with this edition of our Mexican slang guide.
A National Guard agent in Sinaloa

11 killed in shootout at Sinaloa-Nayarit border

5
The shootout was reportedly between members of the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Tropical Storm Ileana is expected to make landfall in Baja California Sur around mid-day on Friday.

Baja California Sur on alert as Tropical Storm Ileana approaches

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Ileana is expected to bring high winds and heavy rainfall to the areas surrounding Los Cabos and La Paz on Friday.
A map showing the projected path of Tropical Storm Ileana

Tropical Storm Ileana forms in the Pacific, moving toward Baja California Sur

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The storm is expected to hit land near Los Cabos on Friday before continuing north across the Gulf of California.
A Coca Cola distribution truck drives down a Mexican street

Coca-Cola suspends distribution in southern Morelos after kidnapping incident

2
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.
A hotel room opens into a balcony with a pool, just under the canopy of a rainforest.

87 Mexican hotels awarded Michelin Keys

0
Three of the hotels received three Keys, the highest honor offered under Michelin's new award for excellence in hospitality services.
The Interoceanic Train

Coatzacoalcos-Palenque stretch of Interoceanic Train to start operations

1
With the new route operational, goods and passengers will be able to travel from Oaxaca to Veracruz to Chiapas then connect to the Maya Train network.
La Roma, Mexico City

Know your neighborhood: La Roma 

0
Mexico City's most popular (and trendiest) neighborhood offers history, art and city center living - it's not hard to see why people from all over the world flock to La Roma.
Checo Perez Mexican slang nicknames

Mexican Slang 101: Nicknames

2
Know your "Chayo" from your "Meche" and greet your friends like a native with this edition of our Mexican slang guide.
A Coca Cola distribution truck drives down a Mexican street

Coca-Cola suspends distribution in southern Morelos after kidnapping incident

2
Coca-Cola FEMSA has temporarily closed it's distribution center in Puente de Ixtla until "security conditions are guaranteed."

Expats: All about sex and shame in Mexico

4
Mexico has a varied attitude towards sex and relationships - an expat psychologist explains what you should watch out for when dating in the country.
Supreme Court building in Mexico City

Opinion: There can be judicial reform without undermining trust

9
Pedro Casas, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, details how the judicial reform could destabilize the Mexican economy.
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.
Chile en Nogada

Taste of Mexico: Chile en nogada

6
September means Independence celebrations, parties and patriotism galore - it must be time for chile en nogada.
Aerial view of a Saltillo, Mexico industrial park

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

0
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
19.22
CAD
14.13
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.
A sign in Mexico City displays the peso-dollar exchange rate.

Peso rebounds against weakened US dollar

0
After dipping to over 20 to the US dollar on Tuesday, the peso is once again appreciating.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.22
CAD
14.13
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.
Despite attempts by the opposition to dissuade the Senate, the judicial reform passed 86-41 on Tuesday.

Senate approves AMLO’s judicial reform to overhaul Mexico’s judiciary

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The controversial reform passed in a marathon session in Mexico's Senate on Wednesday morning.
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

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After the controversial bill passed in Congress Wednesday, enough state legislatures ratified it by Thursday to make it a national law.
Checo Perez Mexican slang nicknames

Mexican Slang 101: Nicknames

2
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

2
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

2
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.
Puerto Vallarta zona romantico

What’s the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?

0
Puerto Vallarta delivers on beach weather, festive holidays and gorgeous natural beauty: which months should you choose to get them?
A hotel room opens into a balcony with a pool, just under the canopy of a rainforest.

87 Mexican hotels awarded Michelin Keys

0
Three of the hotels received three Keys, the highest honor offered under Michelin's new award for excellence in hospitality services.
La Roma, Mexico City

Know your neighborhood: La Roma 

0
Mexico City's most popular (and trendiest) neighborhood offers history, art and city center living - it's not hard to see why people from all over the world flock to La Roma.
Querétaro historic center plaza

How one expat unlearned prejudices and embraced cultural differences in Mexico

2
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

2
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.
A National Guard agent in Sinaloa

11 killed in shootout at Sinaloa-Nayarit border

5
The shootout was reportedly between members of the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada mugshot

Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads not guilty in NYC court

0
Zambada, aged 76, is facing 17 felony charges and could be eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
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.
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.
Patolli — ​​a game of strategy and luck played by commoners and nobles alike — is one of the oldest known games in the Americas.

Archaeologists restore pre-Columbian board games found in Quintana Roo

0
The patollis, estimated to be about 1,000 years old, were likely used by high-ranking Maya officials.
Arca Tierra CDMX

What’s on this September in Mexico City?

0
International film festivals, earthquake drills and railway cocktails - everything you need to fill up your September calendar in the Mexican capital.

Expats: All about sex and shame in Mexico

4
Mexico has a varied attitude towards sex and relationships - an expat psychologist explains what you should watch out for when dating in the country.
A hotel room opens into a balcony with a pool, just under the canopy of a rainforest.

87 Mexican hotels awarded Michelin Keys

0
Three of the hotels received three Keys, the highest honor offered under Michelin's new award for excellence in hospitality services.
La Roma, Mexico City

Know your neighborhood: La Roma 

0
Mexico City's most popular (and trendiest) neighborhood offers history, art and city center living - it's not hard to see why people from all over the world flock to La Roma.
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.

Buttery bourbon pound cake: Mexico and Kentucky, together at last

0
French pastry, rich Mexican butter and fine Kentucky bourbon come together in this mouthwatering pound cake.
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.
Queretaro city, MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Bajío Trio

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Bajío Trio

7
Mexico's Bajío region might not have the name recognition of somewhere like the Yucatán, but peel back the curtain and see the incredible trio of cities waiting for those in search of Mexico living.

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.
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

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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.
Patolli — ​​a game of strategy and luck played by commoners and nobles alike — is one of the oldest known games in the Americas.

Archaeologists restore pre-Columbian board games found in Quintana Roo

0
The patollis, estimated to be about 1,000 years old, were likely used by high-ranking Maya officials.
A tourist celebrates the equinox at the temple of Kulkulcan

When everyone wants the “real” Mexico

1
Gentrification in Mexico is a sticky subject, but how much is the search for authenticity to blame for changing lifestyles in the country?
Arca Tierra CDMX

What’s on this September in Mexico City?

0
International film festivals, earthquake drills and railway cocktails - everything you need to fill up your September calendar in the Mexican capital.

Expats: All about sex and shame in Mexico

4
Mexico has a varied attitude towards sex and relationships - an expat psychologist explains what you should watch out for when dating in the country.
The Interoceanic Train

Coatzacoalcos-Palenque stretch of Interoceanic Train to start operations

1
With the new route operational, goods and passengers will be able to travel from Oaxaca to Veracruz to Chiapas then connect to the Maya Train network.
A National Guard agent in Sinaloa

11 killed in shootout at Sinaloa-Nayarit border

5
The shootout was reportedly between members of the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada mugshot

Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads not guilty in NYC court

0
Zambada, aged 76, is facing 17 felony charges and could be eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
Tropical Storm Ileana is expected to make landfall in Baja California Sur around mid-day on Friday.

Baja California Sur on alert as Tropical Storm Ileana approaches

0
Ileana is expected to bring high winds and heavy rainfall to the areas surrounding Los Cabos and La Paz on Friday.
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.

Buttery bourbon pound cake: Mexico and Kentucky, together at last

0
French pastry, rich Mexican butter and fine Kentucky bourbon come together in this mouthwatering pound cake.
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.
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.
Queretaro city, MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Bajío Trio

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Bajío Trio

7
Mexico's Bajío region might not have the name recognition of somewhere like the Yucatán, but peel back the curtain and see the incredible trio of cities waiting for those in search of Mexico living.

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

0
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.

Expats: All about sex and shame in Mexico

4
Mexico has a varied attitude towards sex and relationships - an expat psychologist explains what you should watch out for when dating in the country.
Supreme Court building in Mexico City

Opinion: There can be judicial reform without undermining trust

9
Pedro Casas, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, details how the judicial reform could destabilize the Mexican economy.
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.
Chile en Nogada

Taste of Mexico: Chile en nogada

6
September means Independence celebrations, parties and patriotism galore - it must be time for chile en nogada.
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.
MND_local map

Mexico News Daily is going…local!

12
Our CEO Travis Bembenek shares all the exciting details about an ambitious new initiative that will enhance the reader experience of Mexico News Daily.
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.
MND_local map

Mexico News Daily is going…local!

12
Our CEO Travis Bembenek shares all the exciting details about an ambitious new initiative that will enhance the reader experience of Mexico News Daily.