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Tabasco residents prepare to contain the damage caused by climate-change-induced coastal erosion
Erosion along a 30-kilometer stretch of Tabasco coastline has reached 85% and mangrove forests are thinning at an alarming rate. A brigade of local residents is receiving a crash course on how to contain the damage and save the protective dunes.
Cartel roadblocks paralyze Matamoros after arrest of Gulf Cartel leader’s son
The security incident triggered the temporary closure of the international bridges between Brownsville, Texas, and Matamoros.
After a surprisingly strong start, Chipotle plans more restaurants in Nuevo León and Mexico City
Chipotle's foray into Mexico was viewed with doubts that Mexico's traditional cuisine could work with U.S.-style fast-food service. But Chipotle's "fast-casual" status, as opposed to Taco Bell's failed "fast-food" approach, won the day.
Tabasco residents prepare to contain the damage caused by climate-change-induced coastal erosion
Erosion along a 30-kilometer stretch of Tabasco coastline has reached 85% and mangrove forests are thinning at an alarming rate. A brigade of local residents is receiving a crash course on how to contain the damage and save the protective dunes.
Cartel roadblocks paralyze Matamoros after arrest of Gulf Cartel leader’s son
The security incident triggered the temporary closure of the international bridges between Brownsville, Texas, and Matamoros.
After a surprisingly strong start, Chipotle plans more restaurants in Nuevo León and Mexico...
Chipotle's foray into Mexico was viewed with doubts that Mexico's traditional cuisine could work with U.S.-style fast-food service. But Chipotle's "fast-casual" status, as opposed to Taco Bell's failed "fast-food" approach, won the day.
Mexico City Grand Prix: Everything to know for the year’s premier motor sports event
This weekend's F-1 event in the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, which is expected to draw 400,000, will feature the return to Mexico of Guadalajara's Checo Pérez to race against his former teammate, five-time Mexico City GP winner Max Verstappen.
MND Local CDMX: Rent reforms, a viral Tesla crash and possible Cowboys game
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada is pushing for rent reforms, plus news on a future NFL game possibly featuring the Dallas Cowboys and a series of alleged pet poisonings in a local park.
Mexico in Numbers: How does Mexico’s education system compare to other countries?
From budgets to bullying, Mexico in Numbers breaks down the data on how Mexico's education system ranks compared to other OECD countries.
Sheinbaum and cabinet pay tribute to Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Senior officials honored Cárdenas, the late opposition leader who challenged the PRI’s grip on power, while Sheinbaum blasted Mexico’s electoral chief, who resigned this week amid corruption allegations.
Finding home in Mexico, one ordinary day at a time
After living in Querétaro for almost two years, Mark Arcuri has come to some realizations about the challenges of moving to Mexico, while also recognizing the rewards.
Trade negotiations between Mexico and India have officially started
The start of formal negotiations converts into action an understanding reached by President Sheinbaum and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada in June 2025.
After its success in Mexico, Airbnb’s free medical stays will expand under a new...
Since 2025, the online rental platform's nonprofit arm has provided more than 6,000 free stays in Mexico for people needing urgent medical care and for victims of natural disasters or domestic abuse.
Ebrard: More than US $8B in data center projects in the works
"I think we're going to continue encouraging [data centers'] installation and operation in our country," Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday, because they will allow Mexico to strengthen its technological capabilities and its participation in the development of AI.
El Jalapeño: Uber to replace canceled Tulum flights with 22-hour drive in a Nissan...
Despite canceled flights from numerous airlines, Tulum will continue to welcome tourists thanks to a new partnership with Uber.
Made in Mexico: How Carlos Fuentes captured Mexico’s political soul
Novelist and diplomat Carlos Fuentes chronicled the history of Mexican politics like no one else before, weaving narratives filled with intrigue and insight.
From the archive: What’s inside that piñata? A guide to Mexican candy
Classic Mexican brand-name candies aren't just sweet; they can be salty, spicy, tart or all of the above! Sarah DeVries guides you through the basics.
How Mi Valedor helps Mexico City’s street community find its voice
Logan J. Gardner goes inside Mi Valedor, the street paper that's giving some of Mexico City's most vulnerable people a second chance.
Why are fewer Mexicans having children? Financial strain, security concerns and fears for the...
As fertility rates drop across Mexico, MND undertook an exploratory survey of young adults ages 25-35 to find out why they had decided to have — or increasingly, not to have — children.
How one elotero’s 40-year journey reflects Mexico City’s economy
A moralizing debate surrounds Mexico's informal economy and street vendors like Don Pedro. But are their businesses actually illegal?
Mexico City Grand Prix: Everything to know for the year’s premier motor sports event
This weekend's F-1 event in the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, which is expected to draw 400,000, will feature the return to Mexico of Guadalajara's Checo Pérez to race against his former teammate, five-time Mexico City GP winner Max Verstappen.
MND Local CDMX: Rent reforms, a viral Tesla crash and possible Cowboys game
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada is pushing for rent reforms, plus news on a future NFL game possibly featuring the Dallas Cowboys and a series of alleged pet poisonings in a local park.
Mexico in Numbers: How does Mexico’s education system compare to other countries?
From budgets to bullying, Mexico in Numbers breaks down the data on how Mexico's education system ranks compared to other OECD countries.
Sheinbaum and cabinet pay tribute to Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Senior officials honored Cárdenas, the late opposition leader who challenged the PRI’s grip on power, while Sheinbaum blasted Mexico’s electoral chief, who resigned this week amid corruption allegations.
Finding home in Mexico, one ordinary day at a time
After living in Querétaro for almost two years, Mark Arcuri has come to some realizations about the challenges of moving to Mexico, while also recognizing the rewards.
Trade negotiations between Mexico and India have officially started
The start of formal negotiations converts into action an understanding reached by President Sheinbaum and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada in June 2025.
After a surprisingly strong start, Chipotle plans more restaurants in Nuevo...
Chipotle's foray into Mexico was viewed with doubts that Mexico's traditional cuisine could work with U.S.-style fast-food service. But Chipotle's "fast-casual" status, as opposed to Taco Bell's failed "fast-food" approach, won the day.
Mexican Americans are Mexico’s untapped opportunity: A perspective from our CEO
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.
New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ breaks down the state of public education in Mexico
In the latest episode of Confidently Wrong, Travis and team dig into why Mexico’s public schools are struggling and what that means for the country.
‘MND Hits the Streets’: A perspective from our CEO
Pop quiz: Who is Mexico’s president? Visitors to Mexico give their best guess, and their take on her, in the first episode of Mexico News Daily's new video series.
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.
Mexican Americans are Mexico’s untapped opportunity: A perspective from our CEO
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.
Opinion: China’s model is cracking and Mexico (and the world) should get ready now
AmCham Mexico's CEO argues China’s debt-fueled export model is unsustainable as the U.S. decouples — and Mexico must be ready to absorb the production China can no longer deliver.
‘MND Hits the Streets’: A perspective from our CEO
Pop quiz: Who is Mexico’s president? Visitors to Mexico give their best guess, and their take on her, in the first episode of Mexico News Daily's new video series.
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.
Trade negotiations between Mexico and India have officially started
The start of formal negotiations converts into action an understanding reached by President Sheinbaum and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada in June 2025.
Ebrard: More than US $8B in data center projects in the works
"I think we're going to continue encouraging [data centers'] installation and operation in our country," Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday, because they will allow Mexico to strengthen its technological capabilities and its participation in the development of AI.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.88
CAD
13.51
EUR
21.13
Sheinbaum and cabinet pay tribute to Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Senior officials honored Cárdenas, the late opposition leader who challenged the PRI’s grip on power, while Sheinbaum blasted Mexico’s electoral chief, who resigned this week amid corruption allegations.
Jalisco governor details US $1.3B investment in Guadalajara’s water infrastructure: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
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.
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, who helped end decades of one-party rule in Mexico,...
A three-time presidential candidate and co-founder of the PRD, he was widely believed to have won the 1988 presidential election, before becoming Mexico City's first elected mayor.
Finding home in Mexico, one ordinary day at a time
After living in Querétaro for almost two years, Mark Arcuri has come to some realizations about the challenges of moving to Mexico, while also recognizing the rewards.
From the archive: AI won’t solve your language learning problems
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what you should know about using AI for language learning.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
After its success in Mexico, Airbnb’s free medical stays will expand under a new funding model
Since 2025, the online rental platform's nonprofit arm has provided more than 6,000 free stays in Mexico for people needing urgent medical care and for victims of natural disasters or domestic abuse.
4 new international air routes announced, including a direct flight from Italy to Cozumel
Two of Aeroméxico's three new U.S. routes are recovered from suspended previous routes, made possible by a U.S. decision to lift restrictions. The Milan connection is a first for Cozumel.
Blockades reported in Oaxaca, central Mexico and Veracruz as truckers protest insecurity, steep fees
Over the weekend, national trucking associations said the indefinite national strike could involve as many as 1 million trucks, while warning the public of potential disruptions to the supply of goods and fuel.
From the archive: AI won’t solve your language learning problems
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what you should know about using AI for language learning.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ breaks down the state of public education in Mexico
In the latest episode of Confidently Wrong, Travis and team dig into why Mexico’s public schools are struggling and what that means for the country.
‘MND Hits the Streets’: A perspective from our CEO
Pop quiz: Who is Mexico’s president? Visitors to Mexico give their best guess, and their take on her, in the first episode of Mexico News Daily's new video series.
Activists rally to stop luxury project on Yucatán dunes
Yucatán activists are fighting a luxury beach development, warning it could harm fragile dunes, endangered species and local communities.
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%.
‘Soy Frankelda’: The perfect family plan for a very Mexican Halloween
Called a "milestone of stop-motion animation" by Guillermo del Toro, "Soy Frankelda" is a Mexican film that's a perfect Halloween watch for the entire family, writes Carolina Alvarado.
Morelia festival wraps 24th edition; ‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ takes...
The film, directed by Bruno Santamaría Razo, won both the Ojo for best Mexican feature and the audience award in the same category.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: High season kicks off with Día de Muertos, artisan markets,...
A packed events calendar accompanies the return of high season in Puerto Vallarta, from Día de Muertos celebrations and weekly tianguis to one of only two PGA golf tournaments held annually in Mexico.
MND Local Guadalajara: Salman Rushdie to keynote the 2026 FIL Book Fair, Día de...
Not only is a new park coming to Guadalajara, but one of the world's most famous authors will keynote the 2026 FIL Guadalajara, Latin America's premier book fair, writes Dawn Stoner.
4 new international air routes announced, including a direct flight from Italy to Cozumel
Two of Aeroméxico's three new U.S. routes are recovered from suspended previous routes, made possible by a U.S. decision to lift restrictions. The Milan connection is a first for Cozumel.
Blockades reported in Oaxaca, central Mexico and Veracruz as truckers protest insecurity, steep fees
Over the weekend, national trucking associations said the indefinite national strike could involve as many as 1 million trucks, while warning the public of potential disruptions to the supply of goods and fuel.
5 Mexica customs you’ve adopted if you live in Mexico City (and you haven’t...
If you've spent any time in Mexico City, there's a good chance you've adopted some Aztec customs without even realizing it
Agave: The noble plant at the heart of Mexican culture
Mexico boasts 159 of the world's 210 agave species, among which are the source materials for iconic national liquors like mezcal, tequila and bacanora, writes Katy Alivraz.
Government invests US $60M to restore polluted, drought-impacted Lake Pátzcuaro
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.
Hurricanes? Above-average rainfall? They weren’t enough to prevent more drought in Mexico
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.
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.
Following Gelman controversy, President Sheinbaum moves to keep Mexico’s masterpieces in the country
The decree might have prevented the shipment of the prized Gelman Collection of emblematic Mexican artworks to Spain, but it raises complicated legal questions such as where the balance lies between property rights and a nation's sovereignty over its cultural heritage.
‘Soy Frankelda’: The perfect family plan for a very Mexican Halloween
Called a "milestone of stop-motion animation" by Guillermo del Toro, "Soy Frankelda" is a Mexican film that's a perfect Halloween watch for the entire family, writes Carolina Alvarado.
Morelia festival wraps 24th edition; ‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ takes top honors
The film, directed by Bruno Santamaría Razo, won both the Ojo for best Mexican feature and the audience award in the same category.
Mexico City Grand Prix: Everything to know for the year’s premier motor sports event
This weekend's F-1 event in the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, which is expected to draw 400,000, will feature the return to Mexico of Guadalajara's Checo Pérez to race against his former teammate, five-time Mexico City GP winner Max Verstappen.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: High season kicks off with Día de Muertos, artisan markets, PGA Tour and HEAT Latin Music Awards
A packed events calendar accompanies the return of high season in Puerto Vallarta, from Día de Muertos celebrations and weekly tianguis to one of only two PGA golf tournaments held annually in Mexico.
MND Local Guadalajara: Salman Rushdie to keynote the 2026 FIL Book Fair, Día de Campo Music Festival and plans for a new urban park
Not only is a new park coming to Guadalajara, but one of the world's most famous authors will keynote the 2026 FIL Guadalajara, Latin America's premier book fair, writes Dawn Stoner.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.88
CAD
13.51
EUR
21.13
El Jalapeño: Uber to replace canceled Tulum flights with 22-hour drive in a Nissan...
Despite canceled flights from numerous airlines, Tulum will continue to welcome tourists thanks to a new partnership with Uber.
El Jalapeño: US demands tariffs on top of tariffs in escalating Mexico trade negotiations
Not only is the U.S. unwilling to forgo tariffs in trade negotiations with Mexico, but it also wants to tax the negotiations.
El Jalapeño: Departed spirits tiring of same old Día de Muertos altar offerings
Some departed spirits returning for Mexico’s annual Día de Muertos celebration are asking for more diverse altar offerings.
El Jalapeño: Ministry of Agriculture reassures nation no Mexican agave will escape fermentation
Despite a rich variety of agave-derived liquors, Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture assures the public that more are possible.
El Jalapeño: Mexico’s low birth rate prompts renewed calls to reinstate sacrifices to ancient...
As birth rates continue to plummet in Mexico, officials are pondering alternatives not considered in at least five centuries.
Mexico in Numbers: How does Mexico’s education system compare to other countries?
From budgets to bullying, Mexico in Numbers breaks down the data on how Mexico's education system ranks compared to other OECD countries.
MND Tutor | Afro-Mexican celebration
This small island in Oaxaca hosted an Afro-Mexican festival, celebrating heritage through traditional music, dance and coastal culture. Learn all about it with MND Tutor.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 24th
Chickens, commissioners and Claudia Sheinbaum. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Mexico in Numbers: How common are Indigenous languages in your state?
Over 7 million people speak one of Mexico’s many Indigenous languages. From Náhuatl to Mazatec, find out which are most common and where speakers live.
Mexico and My Money: Investing in Mexico as a foreigner (beyond real estate)
Although real estate is by far the most common investment among foreigners living in Mexico, there are other profitable ways to invest, notes Dawn Stoner, in the latest installment of MND's Mexico and My Money series.
Jalisco governor details US $1.3B investment in Guadalajara’s water infrastructure: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
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.
Government invests US $60M to restore polluted, drought-impacted Lake Pátzcuaro
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.
Hurricanes? Above-average rainfall? They weren’t enough to prevent more drought in Mexico
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.
30 years after the Zapatistas shook Mexico, Indigenous leaders confront an unfinished struggle
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.
MND Local Guadalajara: New water protest draws thousands, Zapopan officials scrutinized over abandoned pet...
Protests continue in Guadalajara over the metro area's ongoing water crisis, while in nearby Zapopan, it's the large numbers of dogs and cats being euthanized that have drawn outrage.
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.
Ebrard: More than US $8B in data center projects in the works
"I think we're going to continue encouraging [data centers'] installation and operation in our country," Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday, because they will allow Mexico to strengthen its technological capabilities and its participation in the development of AI.
US commerce secretary’s resistance to cutting tariffs stalls trade talks with Mexico
Mexico is on record as citing tariff relief as its top priority in trade negotiations with the U.S, and the two sides were reportedly close to an agreement when Secretary Lutnick stepped in, accordng to the Wall Street Journal.
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.
Made in Mexico: How Carlos Fuentes captured Mexico’s political soul
Novelist and diplomat Carlos Fuentes chronicled the history of Mexican politics like no one else before, weaving narratives filled with intrigue and insight.
From the archive: What’s inside that piñata? A guide to Mexican candy
Classic Mexican brand-name candies aren't just sweet; they can be salty, spicy, tart or all of the above! Sarah DeVries guides you through the basics.
How Mi Valedor helps Mexico City’s street community find its voice
Logan J. Gardner goes inside Mi Valedor, the street paper that's giving some of Mexico City's most vulnerable people a second chance.
Why are fewer Mexicans having children? Financial strain, security concerns and fears for the...
As fertility rates drop across Mexico, MND undertook an exploratory survey of young adults ages 25-35 to find out why they had decided to have — or increasingly, not to have — children.
