Friday, July 18, 2025

Oaxaca Mayor Raymundo Chagoya is saving his city’s water with people power

Raymundo Chagoya's plan to revitalize Oaxaca uses neighborhood groups to excite residents about creating a cleaner, environmentally healthier city together.
Sheinbaum displays a Finabien bank card

Mexicans in US can avoid remittance tax with government Finabien cards, Sheinbaum says

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The government is also updating consular services for Mexicans in the U.S., eliminating filing fees and allowing online appointment scheduling.
A man stands by an open suitcase in an airport revision area

Foreign national caught with over a million pesos of ketamine in Cancún airport

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Officials confiscated 2 kilograms of ketamine, a controlled substance in Mexico.
poster of woman and soccer players

Eva Longoria’s docuseries on Club Necaxa is set to premiere in early August

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The famed Hollywood actress and director of Mexican descent considers the 10-episode series to be as much about Mexican culture and tradition as about sports.
Sheinbaum displays a Finabien bank card

Mexicans in US can avoid remittance tax with government Finabien cards, Sheinbaum says

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The government is also updating consular services for Mexicans in the U.S., eliminating filing fees and allowing online appointment scheduling.
A man stands by an open suitcase in an airport revision area

Foreign national caught with over a million pesos of ketamine in Cancún airport

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Officials confiscated 2 kilograms of ketamine, a controlled substance in Mexico.
poster of woman and soccer players

Eva Longoria’s docuseries on Club Necaxa is set to premiere in early August

0
The famed Hollywood actress and director of Mexican descent considers the 10-episode series to be as much about Mexican culture and tradition as about sports.
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A woman attends to customers at a small Mexican corner store

Mexico’s beloved corner stores are in danger of disappearing, new survey shows

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The business alliance behind the survey said it shows the need for digitalization training and national policies to support small businesses.
Nuestra Señora de los Remedios church in Cholula, Puebla, with Popocatépetl volcano smoking behind

10 fun facts to know about Puebla before you go

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From hidden tunnels to historical monuments, the highland city is a trove of treasures, treats and tianguis.

The very best independent bookstores in Mexico City

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The streets of Mexico City are lined with second (or third) hand literature, and you can find the best of them at these stunning locations.
Trump signs a bill surrounded by supporters

Sheinbaum responds calmly but firmly after Trump claims Mexican leaders are ‘petrified’ of cartels

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Sheinbaum characterized his comments as inaccurate, touting Mexico's recent progress against organized crime.
two people walkin gby a for rent sign

Can rent control stop gentrification? Mexico City officials plan to find out

9
Political leaders in the nation's capital have reached into their anti-gentrification toolkit and come up with an approach that goes straight to the heart of the problem.
A photo of Angelina Jolie in an airport and another blurry image of Salma Hayek leaving the airport.

Here’s what we know about Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek’s meeting with the governor...

4
Upon arrival in Hayek's home state, the pair were greeted by the state culture minister.
Two photos, one of Mexico president claudia sheinbaum and the other of Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney

As Trump threatens tariffs, Sheinbaum and Canada PM Mark Carney strategize to strengthen collaboration

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Sheinbaum said Carney has accepted an invitation to visit Mexico, though the date is not yet set.
cell phone with Uber

Mexican authorities slam Uber’s price hike: ‘Unilateral and irresponsible’

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The ride-hailing app insists that the rise is necessary after recent labor reforms gave its drivers full employee rights, including IMSS membership.
7 men and women standing on a stage

Bimbo announces US $2 billion investment in 7 Mexican states

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The Mexican breadmaker will be modernizing its factories, boosting its EV delivery system and making its product packaging more environmentally friendly.

The “golden cage” of San Miguel de Allende: A local perspective on gentrification in...

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It may be the best city in the world, but gentrification in San Miguel is pushing locals out, explains a born-and-bred San Miguelense.
anti-gentrification protesters in Mexico City smash a window

Another side of the story: A Mexican perspective on gentrification

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Long-time Roma Norte resident María Meléndez shares her views on Mexico City's recent anti-gentrification protest, and what's really behind them.
Cenote Suytun, Yucatán

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Road trippers

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From the mountains of Oaxaca to the deserts of northern Mexico, Nellie returns with a guide to the best drives in the nation.
A woman attends to customers at a small Mexican corner store

Mexico’s beloved corner stores are in danger of disappearing, new survey shows

0
The business alliance behind the survey said it shows the need for digitalization training and national policies to support small businesses.
Nuestra Señora de los Remedios church in Cholula, Puebla, with Popocatépetl volcano smoking behind

10 fun facts to know about Puebla before you go

0
From hidden tunnels to historical monuments, the highland city is a trove of treasures, treats and tianguis.

The very best independent bookstores in Mexico City

0
The streets of Mexico City are lined with second (or third) hand literature, and you can find the best of them at these stunning locations.
Trump signs a bill surrounded by supporters

Sheinbaum responds calmly but firmly after Trump claims Mexican leaders are ‘petrified’ of cartels

25
Sheinbaum characterized his comments as inaccurate, touting Mexico's recent progress against organized crime.
two people walkin gby a for rent sign

Can rent control stop gentrification? Mexico City officials plan to find out

9
Political leaders in the nation's capital have reached into their anti-gentrification toolkit and come up with an approach that goes straight to the heart of the problem.
A photo of Angelina Jolie in an airport and another blurry image of Salma Hayek leaving the airport.

Here’s what we know about Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek’s meeting with the governor of Veracruz

4
Upon arrival in Hayek's home state, the pair were greeted by the state culture minister.
barbed wire in front of shipping containers

Trump’s tariff threat could hamper Mexico’s growth into 2027, J.P. Morgan warns 

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The U.S. president's aggressive trade posture could convert the supposedly routine review of the USMCA into a drawn-out struggle that would stall Mexico's recovery.
A man in sunglasses in front of a building entrance sign reading Casa Hogar La Esperanza de Loreto

Kids, tires and turtles: Our CEO’s whirlwind tour of Loreto in Baja California Sur

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Once a Baja skeptic, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek found inspiration in the peninsula's natural beauty and great people on a recent trip.
Piles of old newspapers

Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO

10
As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Travis and Tamanna Bembenek raise styrofoam cups to toast with Luis, an elderly Mexican man, on a plane

Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO

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Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
An AI robot hand reaches out to touch a human hand

How do we make sure that AI doesn’t make us dumber? A perspective from...

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AI can make us smarter or it can make us lazier. CEO Travis Bembenek shares how Mexico News Daily is working to offer readers the good kind of AI.
Ensenada

Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment 

3
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
China-Mexico trade

Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024

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Mexico has doubled its trade deficit with China over the past 10 years, with exports of only US $10 billion in 2024, compared to a whopping $129.8 billion in imports.
shell of a car on the assembly line

Mexican auto industry rebounds in June with record production

0
After contracting the previous five months, the number of light vehicles assembled in Mexico during the first half of 2025 was higher than in any January-June period on record.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.74
CAD
13.66
EUR
21.78
A woman attends to customers at a small Mexican corner store

Mexico’s beloved corner stores are in danger of disappearing, new survey shows

0
The business alliance behind the survey said it shows the need for digitalization training and national policies to support small businesses.
7 men and women standing on a stage

Bimbo announces US $2 billion investment in 7 Mexican states

5
The Mexican breadmaker will be modernizing its factories, boosting its EV delivery system and making its product packaging more environmentally friendly.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.74
CAD
13.66
EUR
21.78
Two photos, one of Mexico president claudia sheinbaum and the other of Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney

As Trump threatens tariffs, Sheinbaum and Canada PM Mark Carney strategize to strengthen collaboration

8
Sheinbaum said Carney has accepted an invitation to visit Mexico, though the date is not yet set.
Sheinbaum and Jeffrey Lichtman

Sheinbaum files defamation lawsuit after lawyer for ‘Los Chapitos’ calls the president a cartel...

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Jeffrey Lichtman’s controversial comments came after his client, Ovidio Guzmán, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges in U.S. federal court. 
Oaxaca mayor Raymundo Chagoya speaking at a podium with "Transformando Juntos la Capital" banner behind him as people sit in antique-style carved wooden chairs watching.

Oaxaca Mayor Raymundo Chagoya is saving his city’s water with people power

3
Raymundo Chagoya's plan to revitalize Oaxaca uses neighborhood groups to excite residents about creating a cleaner, environmentally healthier city together.
anti-gentrification protesters in Mexico City smash a window

Another side of the story: A Mexican perspective on gentrification

46
Long-time Roma Norte resident María Meléndez shares her views on Mexico City's recent anti-gentrification protest, and what's really behind them.

The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘anti-gentrification’ protests

62
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look.
Nuestra Señora de los Remedios church in Cholula, Puebla, with Popocatépetl volcano smoking behind

10 fun facts to know about Puebla before you go

0
From hidden tunnels to historical monuments, the highland city is a trove of treasures, treats and tianguis.
Palenque ruins

The ruins of Palenque: Put it on your bucket list

3
Palenque's Maya archaeological zone and vibrant national park is a true paradise of ancient culture and biodiversity.
Waders frolicking in the ocean

Tourism to Mexico continues to climb, but fewer visitors are arriving by air

0
Air arrivals to Mexico shrank 5.6% year-over-year in May, though air traffic has slowed globally due to a lack of aircraft and passenger anxieties.
anti-gentrification protesters in Mexico City smash a window

Another side of the story: A Mexican perspective on gentrification

46
Long-time Roma Norte resident María Meléndez shares her views on Mexico City's recent anti-gentrification protest, and what's really behind them.

The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘anti-gentrification’ protests

62
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look.
Piles of old newspapers

Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO

10
As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Travis and Tamanna Bembenek raise styrofoam cups to toast with Luis, an elderly Mexican man, on a plane

Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO

22
Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
A bright, full exterior shot showcases a large, modern luxury home with a rectangular infinity pool in the foreground. The house features a striking contemporary design with white and earth-toned facades, expansive dark-framed windows and sliding glass doors, and multiple levels. A grassy lawn surrounds the pool, and in the distance, other residential buildings and clear skies with scattered clouds are visible.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Check this guide to Mexico’s real estate expos...

0
Prepare yourself for navigating Mexico's thriving property market with our comprehensive guide to the country's top real estate trade fairs.
A modern Mexican courtyard with parquet floor and stone double entrance doors to a home. The three sides around the doors feature modernist abstract colors of stained glass.

A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende

5
Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.
A collage-style promotional image for the series "Serpientes y Escaleras" (Snakes and Ladders), one of the best Mexican TV series in 2025. In the center, actress Cecilia Suarez, who has dark hair and orange-framed glasses, smiles faintly as she looks into the camera. Around her are smaller panels featuring a man in a suit, a woman looking down and a young man with dyed hair. Green and pink snakes are visible in the corners of the central image.

From prison dramas to black comedies, a look at 2025’s best Mexican TV series...

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Carolina Alvarado is your guide to four new standout Mexican TV series that have captured both critical praise and massive audience attention this year.
Wixárika Route

Sacred Wixárika route added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

6
The route’s inscription requires the creation of a conservation plan that allows the Wixárika people to continue their rituals, which include leaving offerings at sacred sites throughout central Mexico.
A photo of Angelina Jolie in an airport and another blurry image of Salma Hayek leaving the airport.

Here’s what we know about Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek’s meeting with the governor...

4
Upon arrival in Hayek's home state, the pair were greeted by the state culture minister.
A man swimming with two dolphins at Delfiniti Ixtapa dolphinarium

What was a visit to one of Mexico’s banned dolphin shows really like?

6
The shows have made headlines in recent weeks, but what was experiencing one actually like and how were the creatures cared for?
Palenque ruins

The ruins of Palenque: Put it on your bucket list

3
Palenque's Maya archaeological zone and vibrant national park is a true paradise of ancient culture and biodiversity.
Waders frolicking in the ocean

Tourism to Mexico continues to climb, but fewer visitors are arriving by air

0
Air arrivals to Mexico shrank 5.6% year-over-year in May, though air traffic has slowed globally due to a lack of aircraft and passenger anxieties.
A statue of a dinosaur overlooking a vineyard in Coahuila, Mexico

Coahuila — Mexico’s newest wine country behemoth: Part 2

1
Sommelier Diana Serratos continues her deep dive into the vineyards and grapes that make this northern state a titan of viticulture.
A close-up shot of a prickly pear cactus pad with several vibrant fuchsia-colored tuna (prickly pear fruits) growing on it.

What to cook in July: Seasonal Mexican delights off the beaten track

2
Embrace the flavors of summer in Mexico with our guide to July's freshest produce, featuring recipes for prickly pear, squash blossoms and more.
Oaxaca mayor Raymundo Chagoya speaking at a podium with "Transformando Juntos la Capital" banner behind him as people sit in antique-style carved wooden chairs watching.

Oaxaca Mayor Raymundo Chagoya is saving his city’s water with people power

3
Raymundo Chagoya's plan to revitalize Oaxaca uses neighborhood groups to excite residents about creating a cleaner, environmentally healthier city together.
people walk through mexico city with umbrellas, with the latin america tower in the backgound

An unusually rainy June brings drought relief and flooding to Mexico

8
Midway into the rainy season, Mexico's reservoirs are 45% full on average — a big improvement over last month, but still less than historical norms.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

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.

The very best independent bookstores in Mexico City

0
The streets of Mexico City are lined with second (or third) hand literature, and you can find the best of them at these stunning locations.
A collage-style promotional image for the series "Serpientes y Escaleras" (Snakes and Ladders), one of the best Mexican TV series in 2025. In the center, actress Cecilia Suarez, who has dark hair and orange-framed glasses, smiles faintly as she looks into the camera. Around her are smaller panels featuring a man in a suit, a woman looking down and a young man with dyed hair. Green and pink snakes are visible in the corners of the central image.

From prison dramas to black comedies, a look at 2025’s best Mexican TV series — so far 

0
Carolina Alvarado is your guide to four new standout Mexican TV series that have captured both critical praise and massive audience attention this year.
Wixárika Route

Sacred Wixárika route added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

6
The route’s inscription requires the creation of a conservation plan that allows the Wixárika people to continue their rituals, which include leaving offerings at sacred sites throughout central Mexico.
poster of woman and soccer players

Eva Longoria’s docuseries on Club Necaxa is set to premiere in early August

0
The famed Hollywood actress and director of Mexican descent considers the 10-episode series to be as much about Mexican culture and tradition as about sports.
A photo of Angelina Jolie in an airport and another blurry image of Salma Hayek leaving the airport.

Here’s what we know about Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek’s meeting with the governor of Veracruz

4
Upon arrival in Hayek's home state, the pair were greeted by the state culture minister.
A man swimming with two dolphins at Delfiniti Ixtapa dolphinarium

What was a visit to one of Mexico’s banned dolphin shows really like?

6
The shows have made headlines in recent weeks, but what was experiencing one actually like and how were the creatures cared for?
Sheinbaum displays a Finabien bank card

Mexicans in US can avoid remittance tax with government Finabien cards, Sheinbaum says

0
The government is also updating consular services for Mexicans in the U.S., eliminating filing fees and allowing online appointment scheduling.
A man stands by an open suitcase in an airport revision area

Foreign national caught with over a million pesos of ketamine in Cancún airport

0
Officials confiscated 2 kilograms of ketamine, a controlled substance in Mexico.
two people walkin gby a for rent sign

Can rent control stop gentrification? Mexico City officials plan to find out

9
Political leaders in the nation's capital have reached into their anti-gentrification toolkit and come up with an approach that goes straight to the heart of the problem.
cell phone with Uber

Mexican authorities slam Uber’s price hike: ‘Unilateral and irresponsible’

2
The ride-hailing app insists that the rise is necessary after recent labor reforms gave its drivers full employee rights, including IMSS membership.
A collection of unique, handcrafted Mexican ceramic art pieces in shades of green and yellow, including tall stacked sculptures, vases, bowls, and whimsical figures, arranged on a textured grey surface.

How a Mexico City studio is championing truly fair artisan partnerships

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Artist Melissa Ávila's interior decor studio's support of Mexican artisans goes far beyond simply collecting and reselling their handicrafts.
A bright, full exterior shot showcases a large, modern luxury home with a rectangular infinity pool in the foreground. The house features a striking contemporary design with white and earth-toned facades, expansive dark-framed windows and sliding glass doors, and multiple levels. A grassy lawn surrounds the pool, and in the distance, other residential buildings and clear skies with scattered clouds are visible.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Check this guide to Mexico’s real estate expos...

0
Prepare yourself for navigating Mexico's thriving property market with our comprehensive guide to the country's top real estate trade fairs.
A modern Mexican courtyard with parquet floor and stone double entrance doors to a home. The three sides around the doors feature modernist abstract colors of stained glass.

A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende

5
Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.
water in the Cutzamala System

Cutzamala System recovers to 56% capacity after historic rainfall in central Mexico

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The Cutzamala System, which supplies water to the greater Mexico City area, currently has 27.6% more water than it did at this point in 2024.
Oaxaca mayor Raymundo Chagoya speaking at a podium with "Transformando Juntos la Capital" banner behind him as people sit in antique-style carved wooden chairs watching.

Oaxaca Mayor Raymundo Chagoya is saving his city’s water with people power

3
Raymundo Chagoya's plan to revitalize Oaxaca uses neighborhood groups to excite residents about creating a cleaner, environmentally healthier city together.
people walk through mexico city with umbrellas, with the latin america tower in the backgound

An unusually rainy June brings drought relief and flooding to Mexico

8
Midway into the rainy season, Mexico's reservoirs are 45% full on average — a big improvement over last month, but still less than historical norms.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

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.
Ensenada

Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment 

3
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
China-Mexico trade

Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024

3
Mexico has doubled its trade deficit with China over the past 10 years, with exports of only US $10 billion in 2024, compared to a whopping $129.8 billion in imports.
shell of a car on the assembly line

Mexican auto industry rebounds in June with record production

0
After contracting the previous five months, the number of light vehicles assembled in Mexico during the first half of 2025 was higher than in any January-June period on record.

The “golden cage” of San Miguel de Allende: A local perspective on gentrification in...

20
It may be the best city in the world, but gentrification in San Miguel is pushing locals out, explains a born-and-bred San Miguelense.
anti-gentrification protesters in Mexico City smash a window

Another side of the story: A Mexican perspective on gentrification

46
Long-time Roma Norte resident María Meléndez shares her views on Mexico City's recent anti-gentrification protest, and what's really behind them.
Cenote Suytun, Yucatán

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Road trippers

9
From the mountains of Oaxaca to the deserts of northern Mexico, Nellie returns with a guide to the best drives in the nation.
Pitahaya Dragon Fruit

Taste of Mexico: Pitahaya

2
A fruit that tastes incredible and helps your health? Surely it's not true.
Pitahaya Dragon Fruit

Taste of Mexico: Pitahaya

2
A fruit that tastes incredible and helps your health? Surely it's not true.
A statue of a dinosaur overlooking a vineyard in Coahuila, Mexico

Coahuila — Mexico’s newest wine country behemoth: Part 2

1
Sommelier Diana Serratos continues her deep dive into the vineyards and grapes that make this northern state a titan of viticulture.
A close-up shot of a prickly pear cactus pad with several vibrant fuchsia-colored tuna (prickly pear fruits) growing on it.

What to cook in July: Seasonal Mexican delights off the beaten track

2
Embrace the flavors of summer in Mexico with our guide to July's freshest produce, featuring recipes for prickly pear, squash blossoms and more.
Pitayas

Strange fruit: Mexico’s weird and wonderful natural treats

6
The magic of Mexico's biodiversity is as delicious as it is varied.