From jungle to wildflowers: How Mexico made me a botanical artist

Mexico's natural wonders, from jungles to wildflowers and their pollinators, inspired Bel Woodhouse to pick up a sketchbook again after a long hiatus ... with remarkable results.
"Milagro" play being performed in Mexico City in 2015

Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico

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Endometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide.
A woman arranges limes at a Mexican market display with price signs

Inflation rises to 3.45% in September as fruit and vegetable prices climb nearly 9%

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Core inflation eased to 3.75% as the annual headline rate hit its highest level since May, but still well below the 4.59% peak recorded in March.
Rows of new parked cars ready for export

Mexico’s auto parts output hit a record high in July, but assembled vehicle production and exports are declining

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As the main supplier of auto parts to the United States, Mexico accounted for 43.6% of total U.S. imports of parts and components in July, and Mexico's cumulative Jan-July auto parts production reached US $74.68 billion, an 8.8% increase compared to the first seven months of 2025.
"Milagro" play being performed in Mexico City in 2015

Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico

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Endometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide.
A woman arranges limes at a Mexican market display with price signs

Inflation rises to 3.45% in September as fruit and vegetable prices climb nearly 9%

0
Core inflation eased to 3.75% as the annual headline rate hit its highest level since May, but still well below the 4.59% peak recorded in March.
Rows of new parked cars ready for export

Mexico’s auto parts output hit a record high in July, but assembled vehicle production...

0
As the main supplier of auto parts to the United States, Mexico accounted for 43.6% of total U.S. imports of parts and components in July, and Mexico's cumulative Jan-July auto parts production reached US $74.68 billion, an 8.8% increase compared to the first seven months of 2025.
A cordoned-off home with palm trees in the hills of Nayarit

Searching mothers help uncover alleged ‘extermination center’ in Nayarit

1
Authorities found charred remains and a makeshift burner at a property near Tepic, but have not said how many people were killed or which group is responsible.
Coastal view of Puerto Vallarta with palm trees, city and mountains in the background

Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende rank among world’s 5 best small cities in...

0
Also honored by the magazine's famously discerning readers was Tulum, voted the second-best beach in the Americas, joining five other Mexican coastal destinations in the category, including Puerto Vallarta.
Toluca playground

How Toluca is turning tree trunks and old tires into playgrounds

0
It may sound like an avant-garde art installation — and perhaps it is that as well — but the initiative is practical, economical, environmentally sound and fun. And it's catching on elsewhere.
Traffic in Mexico City backed up near the Ángel de la Independencia

MND Local CDMX: Craft beer, gourmet foodies and ‘Fallout’ fans unite

1
A wealth of gustatory pleasures await visitors to Mexico City over the next month, as festivals celebrating food and wine, as well as craft beer, are on tap, writes Drew Pittock.
A blond woman and child walk down a colonial Mexican street in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas

Mexico in Numbers: How many foreigners live in Mexico?

10
Just 0.9% of Mexico’s population was born abroad. Here’s where they come from and where they live now.
President Sheinbaum at her Oct. 8 press conference podium

AIFA now serves 47 destinations, up from 7 in 2022: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
The Army-built airport has come a long way since 2022, its director says. Also at Thursday’s mañanera: a reminder for Querétaro’s governor and a visit from the U.S. ambassador.
A produce stand in a market in Mexico City.

Mexico and My Money: Affordability is a growing problem in Mexico, too

2
From food and energy to healthcare and housing, here's everything you need to know about the cost of living in Mexico.
Professor Vera Tiesler holding an ancient skull

The anatomy of Maya sacrifice: An interview with author Vera Tiesler

2
Maya expert Vera Tiesler, editor of a new book on ritual sacrifice in Mesoamerica, shares the gory details on how the ancient Maya performed human sacrifices, and why.
water protesters in GDL.

Jalisco governor announces water-rationing plan for Guadalajara amid contamination crisis

0
Gov. Pablo Lemus attributed the problem primarily to the aging Chapala supply system and illegal discharges into the Las Pintas canal, where water coming from Chapala mixes with drainage.
Monumental letters spelling "Coyoacán" in the neighborhood's central plaza. Coyoacán guide.

Know your Mexico City neighborhood: Historic center of Coyoacán

5
The best street food in the capital, centuries of history, the oldest church and a remorseful ghost all make Coyoacán the real beating heart of Mexico City.
Mexico City, with a man with his back to the camera staring out at a colorful scene

I moved to Mexico City in my 20s. Here’s what I learned

2
Moving to Mexico City in your 20s, particularly when you're from another country, is an ambitious move, writes Marta Delgado, but it pays off in one-of-a-kind experiences.
"Pay What You Can" dinner in Mexico City restaurant

2 Mexico City chefs launched an international ‘Pay What You Can’ model. How did...

5
Responding to inequities in Mexico City's fine dining scene, a Michelin-star restaurant proposed a bold initiative. Here's how it went.
Herencia de México mariachi band performing before the Eagles-Bears football game on Sept. 28, 2026

The Herencia de México mariachi group makes history on Monday Night Football

4
The mariachi instrumental performance was a first for the Bears' Chicago stadium, and the fact that it was part of the Monday Night Football telecast meant it was viewed by a wide audience.
Beauty and Light Medical Center in Tijuana

Oregon woman, a ‘medical tourist,’ wins the right to have her Tijuana medical malpractice...

3
Non-citizens have the right to file medical malpractice complaints in Mexico, but practical obstacles and lax regulation have made it difficult. A new case offers a glimpse of a better future.
A cordoned-off home with palm trees in the hills of Nayarit

Searching mothers help uncover alleged ‘extermination center’ in Nayarit

1
Authorities found charred remains and a makeshift burner at a property near Tepic, but have not said how many people were killed or which group is responsible.
Coastal view of Puerto Vallarta with palm trees, city and mountains in the background

Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende rank among world’s 5 best small cities in Condé Nast Traveler readers’ poll

0
Also honored by the magazine's famously discerning readers was Tulum, voted the second-best beach in the Americas, joining five other Mexican coastal destinations in the category, including Puerto Vallarta.
Toluca playground

How Toluca is turning tree trunks and old tires into playgrounds

0
It may sound like an avant-garde art installation — and perhaps it is that as well — but the initiative is practical, economical, environmentally sound and fun. And it's catching on elsewhere.
Traffic in Mexico City backed up near the Ángel de la Independencia

MND Local CDMX: Craft beer, gourmet foodies and ‘Fallout’ fans unite

1
A wealth of gustatory pleasures await visitors to Mexico City over the next month, as festivals celebrating food and wine, as well as craft beer, are on tap, writes Drew Pittock.
A blond woman and child walk down a colonial Mexican street in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas

Mexico in Numbers: How many foreigners live in Mexico?

10
Just 0.9% of Mexico’s population was born abroad. Here’s where they come from and where they live now.
President Sheinbaum at her Oct. 8 press conference podium

AIFA now serves 47 destinations, up from 7 in 2022: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
The Army-built airport has come a long way since 2022, its director says. Also at Thursday’s mañanera: a reminder for Querétaro’s governor and a visit from the U.S. ambassador.
President Sheinbaum with the family of Nuevo León Gov. Samuel García

Does civility in politics still exist? A perspective from our CEO

15
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.
Families play in the fountains of Mexico City's Monument to the Revolution on a warm day.

How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

3
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.
confidently wrong about the mexican peso - youtube thumbnail

‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast

3
The Mexican peso has defied analysts, trading near multi-year highs. In a new podcast episode, Travis breaks down the reasons why, and whether a correction might be coming.
A shipyard worker surveys piles of export shipping containers

The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO

3
Mexico's exports jumped 44% in July — a number that sounds like a huge win. CEO Travis Bembenek explains why the reality is more complicated.
A view of the Angel of Independence on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City.

MND goes all in on Mexico City: A perspective from our CEO

9
MND launches MND Local CDMX, a weekly feature with deeper news, events and trends for anyone living in, moving to or visiting Mexico City.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.18
CAD
12.73
EUR
20.37
Rows of new parked cars ready for export

Mexico’s auto parts output hit a record high in July, but assembled vehicle production...

0
As the main supplier of auto parts to the United States, Mexico accounted for 43.6% of total U.S. imports of parts and components in July, and Mexico's cumulative Jan-July auto parts production reached US $74.68 billion, an 8.8% increase compared to the first seven months of 2025.
García alongside executives of Apollo Global Management

Nuevo León Gov. García announces US $600M in data center infrastructure investment

0
Nuevo León, like Querétaro to its south, is on a roll in attracting high-tech investment projects, especially data centers for the AI industry. But how long can their power grids hold up under the increasing stress?
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.18
CAD
12.73
EUR
20.37
President Sheinbaum held up the dual nationality decree after signing it, alongside her legal counsel, Luisa María Alcalde.

Future presidents and governors of Mexico now barred from holding 2 passports: Wednesday’s mañanera...

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President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree on Wednesday morning that will ensure that candidates contesting future presidential elections in Mexico have only Mexican nationality. Later in her presser, Energy Minister Luz Elena González gave an update on the government's electricity investments.
Ambassador Johnson and family alongside Mauricio Kuri and family

After Chihuahua CIA controversy, Querétaro police academy raises new questions about US involvement at...

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Social media posts by U.S. Ambassador Ron Johnson and Querétaro Governor Mauricio Kuri presented the academy as a clear collaboration between Querétaro and the United States. Here's what officials from Querétaro, the federal government and the Foreign Affairs Ministry have said about the project.
President Sheinbaum at her Oct. 8 press conference podium

AIFA now serves 47 destinations, up from 7 in 2022: Thursday’s...

0
The Army-built airport has come a long way since 2022, its director says. Also at Thursday’s mañanera: a reminder for Querétaro’s governor and a visit from the U.S. ambassador.
Sketch from Bel Woodhouse

From jungle to wildflowers: How Mexico made me a botanical artist

10
Mexico's natural wonders, from jungles to wildflowers and their pollinators, inspired Bel Woodhouse to pick up a sketchbook again after a long hiatus ... with remarkable results.
Mexico City, with a man with his back to the camera staring out at a colorful scene

I moved to Mexico City in my 20s. Here’s what I learned

2
Moving to Mexico City in your 20s, particularly when you're from another country, is an ambitious move, writes Marta Delgado, but it pays off in one-of-a-kind experiences.
Sad children conjugating verbs in Spanish

How to conjugate Spanish verbs and impress your friends

5
Learn this simple trick with Spanish verbs that can help you take your language learning to the next level.
Coastal view of Puerto Vallarta with palm trees, city and mountains in the background

Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende rank among world’s 5 best small cities in Condé Nast Traveler readers’ poll

0
Also honored by the magazine's famously discerning readers was Tulum, voted the second-best beach in the Americas, joining five other Mexican coastal destinations in the category, including Puerto Vallarta.
President Sheinbaum at her Oct. 8 press conference podium

AIFA now serves 47 destinations, up from 7 in 2022: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
The Army-built airport has come a long way since 2022, its director says. Also at Thursday’s mañanera: a reminder for Querétaro’s governor and a visit from the U.S. ambassador.
Kids in the water at the Agua Dulce swimming hole

Swimming holes in Western Mexico: Hot, cold and just right

2
A swimming pool can never compete with the picturesque beauty of an outdoor swimming hole, writes John Pint, who shares several of his favorites within driving distance of Guadalajara.
Monumental letters spelling "Coyoacán" in the neighborhood's central plaza. Coyoacán guide.

Know your Mexico City neighborhood: Historic center of Coyoacán

5
The best street food in the capital, centuries of history, the oldest church and a remorseful ghost all make Coyoacán the real beating heart of Mexico City.
Mexico City, with a man with his back to the camera staring out at a colorful scene

I moved to Mexico City in my 20s. Here’s what I learned

2
Moving to Mexico City in your 20s, particularly when you're from another country, is an ambitious move, writes Marta Delgado, but it pays off in one-of-a-kind experiences.
"Pay What You Can" dinner in Mexico City restaurant

2 Mexico City chefs launched an international ‘Pay What You Can’ model. How did...

5
Responding to inequities in Mexico City's fine dining scene, a Michelin-star restaurant proposed a bold initiative. Here's how it went.
Herencia de México mariachi band performing before the Eagles-Bears football game on Sept. 28, 2026

The Herencia de México mariachi group makes history on Monday Night Football

4
The mariachi instrumental performance was a first for the Bears' Chicago stadium, and the fact that it was part of the Monday Night Football telecast meant it was viewed by a wide audience.
President Sheinbaum with the family of Nuevo León Gov. Samuel García

Does civility in politics still exist? A perspective from our CEO

15
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.
A shipyard worker surveys piles of export shipping containers

The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO

3
Mexico's exports jumped 44% in July — a number that sounds like a huge win. CEO Travis Bembenek explains why the reality is more complicated.
A produce stand in a market in Mexico City.

Mexico and My Money: Affordability is a growing problem in Mexico, too

2
From food and energy to healthcare and housing, here's everything you need to know about the cost of living in Mexico.
The latest edition of the Sheinbaum Index™ scores the president at 67.9/100 based on data from August

The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for August 2026: Security, employment weigh on president’s performance

4
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 City, with a man with his back to the camera staring out at a colorful scene

I moved to Mexico City in my 20s. Here’s what I learned

2
Moving to Mexico City in your 20s, particularly when you're from another country, is an ambitious move, writes Marta Delgado, but it pays off in one-of-a-kind experiences.
Sad children conjugating verbs in Spanish

How to conjugate Spanish verbs and impress your friends

5
Learn this simple trick with Spanish verbs that can help you take your language learning to the next level.
Families play in the fountains of Mexico City's Monument to the Revolution on a warm day.

How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

3
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.
confidently wrong about the mexican peso - youtube thumbnail

‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast

3
The Mexican peso has defied analysts, trading near multi-year highs. In a new podcast episode, Travis breaks down the reasons why, and whether a correction might be coming.
President Sheinbaum at her Oct. 8 press conference podium

AIFA now serves 47 destinations, up from 7 in 2022: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
The Army-built airport has come a long way since 2022, its director says. Also at Thursday’s mañanera: a reminder for Querétaro’s governor and a visit from the U.S. ambassador.
Kids in the water at the Agua Dulce swimming hole

Swimming holes in Western Mexico: Hot, cold and just right

2
A swimming pool can never compete with the picturesque beauty of an outdoor swimming hole, writes John Pint, who shares several of his favorites within driving distance of Guadalajara.

From Elvis to the Ariels: Acapulco’s cliff divers step out of the postcard to...

2
An award-winning documentary reveals the human stories, struggles and courage behind Acapulco’s legendary cliff divers of La Quebrada.
Tlatelolco Massacre 1968

Remembering the Tlatelolco student massacre of 1968

6
Fifty-eight years ago yesterday, hundreds were killed by government forces on a day that changed Mexico forever.
Orlando, Fl, USA - January 5, 2022: Taylor Farms headquarters in Orlando, Fl, USA. Taylor Farms Florida Inc is an American Food products supplier.

Mexico and US FDA offer conflicting accounts of recent cyclospora outbreak

0
The FDA confirmed that the source of the contamination was a Guanajuato farm, but offered no final determination on how the lettuce became contaminated. Mexico's Cofepris disputes even the naming of the farm as the source, calling it inconclusively proven.
Legacy Club course at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas at sunset

MND Local Los Cabos: A guide to new golf courses and renovations, 2026–2028

2
New golf courses are coming soon to Los Cabos, including world-class layouts from designers such as Tiger Woods and Tom Fazio. Writer Chris Sands shares opening dates and details.

El Jalapeño: Guanajuato residents mistake arrival of French acrobats for third ‘French Intervention’

0
The unexpected appearance of Gallic acrobats over Guanajuato alarmed locals, who feared the coming of a new "Maximiliano and Carlota."

El Jalapeño: Mexico blasts France for delay in returning a book it borrowed 166...

3
Mexico and France have become embroiled in a "war of words" after the latter took 166 years to return (briefly) a historically significant book.
Guadalajara

MND Local: Sheinbaum and Lemus tackle water crisis amid power outages in Guadalajara

2
President Sheinbaum met with Jalisco's governor to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Guadalajara, as power outages continue to leave some metro areas without electricity for extended periods of time.
Greenpeace protest at Bellas Artes in Guadalajara

Perfect Day Mexico wasn’t dead after all. Now its opponents are headed to the...

2
Despite news of its cancellation in May, Royal Caribbean's massive Perfect Day Mexico project in Mahahual is still planned, writes Tracy L. Barnett, and residents and environmental activists are still fighting it.

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.
Professor Vera Tiesler holding an ancient skull

The anatomy of Maya sacrifice: An interview with author Vera Tiesler

2
Maya expert Vera Tiesler, editor of a new book on ritual sacrifice in Mesoamerica, shares the gory details on how the ancient Maya performed human sacrifices, and why.

From Elvis to the Ariels: Acapulco’s cliff divers step out of the postcard to find their voice

2
An award-winning documentary reveals the human stories, struggles and courage behind Acapulco’s legendary cliff divers of La Quebrada.
Tlatelolco Massacre 1968

Remembering the Tlatelolco student massacre of 1968

6
Fifty-eight years ago yesterday, hundreds were killed by government forces on a day that changed Mexico forever.
Traffic in Mexico City backed up near the Ángel de la Independencia

MND Local CDMX: Craft beer, gourmet foodies and ‘Fallout’ fans unite

1
A wealth of gustatory pleasures await visitors to Mexico City over the next month, as festivals celebrating food and wine, as well as craft beer, are on tap, writes Drew Pittock.
Orlando, Fl, USA - January 5, 2022: Taylor Farms headquarters in Orlando, Fl, USA. Taylor Farms Florida Inc is an American Food products supplier.

Mexico and US FDA offer conflicting accounts of recent cyclospora outbreak

0
The FDA confirmed that the source of the contamination was a Guanajuato farm, but offered no final determination on how the lettuce became contaminated. Mexico's Cofepris disputes even the naming of the farm as the source, calling it inconclusively proven.
Legacy Club course at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas at sunset

MND Local Los Cabos: A guide to new golf courses and renovations, 2026–2028

2
New golf courses are coming soon to Los Cabos, including world-class layouts from designers such as Tiger Woods and Tom Fazio. Writer Chris Sands shares opening dates and details.

El Jalapeño: Bomb squad heroically ‘defuses’ suspicious churros found on Mexico City Metro

1
An elite tactical unit called out after a suspicious box of churros were left on the Mexico City Metro quickly made the problem disappear.

El Jalapeño: Guanajuato residents mistake arrival of French acrobats for third ‘French Intervention’

0
The unexpected appearance of Gallic acrobats over Guanajuato alarmed locals, who feared the coming of a new "Maximiliano and Carlota."

El Jalapeño: Mexico blasts France for delay in returning a book it borrowed 166...

3
Mexico and France have become embroiled in a "war of words" after the latter took 166 years to return (briefly) a historically significant book.

El Jalapeño: Ensenada fisherman says latest catch, a US Navy torpedo, is ‘a keeper’

6
An Ensenada fisherman trolling for dorado reeled in a 600-pound U.S. Navy training torpedo instead, and is refusing to give it back.

El Jalapeño: Mexico City residents express civic pride in having the ‘world’s worst traffic’

8
Mexico City residents took to the streets to celebrate, albeit slowly, after officially reclaiming the title of "world's worst traffic."
A blond woman and child walk down a colonial Mexican street in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas

Mexico in Numbers: How many foreigners live in Mexico?

10
Just 0.9% of Mexico’s population was born abroad. Here’s where they come from and where they live now.
A produce stand in a market in Mexico City.

Mexico and My Money: Affordability is a growing problem in Mexico, too

2
From food and energy to healthcare and housing, here's everything you need to know about the cost of living in Mexico.
The latest edition of the Sheinbaum Index™ scores the president at 67.9/100 based on data from August

The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for August 2026: Security, employment weigh on president’s performance

4
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.

MND Tutor | Mariachi performance

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Mariachi Herencia de México made history by becoming the first mariachi group to perform the U.S. national anthem at Chicago’s Soldier Field, drawing both cheers and backlash. Learn more with MND Tutor.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 3rd

2
Mariachis, midwives and Mexican manufacturing investment. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Colorado River

New US-Mexico water agreement means reduced allotments but a heathier Colorado River

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Mexico, still in water debt to the United States, will have its Colorado River share reduced, but so will three U.S. Lower Basin states: Nevada, Arizona and Colorado.
Guadalajara

MND Local: Sheinbaum and Lemus tackle water crisis amid power outages in Guadalajara

2
President Sheinbaum met with Jalisco's governor to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Guadalajara, as power outages continue to leave some metro areas without electricity for extended periods of time.
Greenpeace protest at Bellas Artes in Guadalajara

Perfect Day Mexico wasn’t dead after all. Now its opponents are headed to the...

2
Despite news of its cancellation in May, Royal Caribbean's massive Perfect Day Mexico project in Mahahual is still planned, writes Tracy L. Barnett, and residents and environmental activists are still fighting it.
A person walks holding an umbrella in the rain

Mexico City’s Cutzamala water supply system hits 81%, highest level in a decade

1
Three dams along the Balsas River basin supply 5 million Mexico City Metropolitan Area residents with water. After several years of near-crisis conditions, their reservoirs are almost full again.
Bird looking for drinking water in Mexico City

How Mexico City can solve its 400-year water crisis

6
Mexico City residents have dealt with systemic water issues for nearly four centuries. Andrew D. Daily, a local water filtration expert, lays out some possible solutions.
"Milagro" play being performed in Mexico City in 2015

Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico

0
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.