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An infamous Morelos narco ranch will be converted into a school and health center
The ranch became a lottery prize after authorities seized it in 2009, but the winner refused to take it over, instead selling it back to the government for an undisclosed amount, clearing the way for its metamorphosis into a community asset.
What is President Sheinbaum’s view on Mexico becoming a data center hub?
The proliferation of data centers in Mexico goes hand in hand with the inevitable growth of artifical intelligence as a technological tool and an economic engine. But their environmental costa are seen as too high for the sector to go global.
9 alleged CJNG members arrested in Michoacán security operation
The CJNG responded to the federal operation by blocking highways in Michoacán at more than 20 points, including by setting vehicles on fire, but most, if not all, of the narco-blockades had been cleared by early Wednesday afternoon.
An infamous Morelos narco ranch will be converted into a school and health center
The ranch became a lottery prize after authorities seized it in 2009, but the winner refused to take it over, instead selling it back to the government for an undisclosed amount, clearing the way for its metamorphosis into a community asset.
What is President Sheinbaum’s view on Mexico becoming a data center hub?
The proliferation of data centers in Mexico goes hand in hand with the inevitable growth of artifical intelligence as a technological tool and an economic engine. But their environmental costa are seen as too high for the sector to go global.
9 alleged CJNG members arrested in Michoacán security operation
The CJNG responded to the federal operation by blocking highways in Michoacán at more than 20 points, including by setting vehicles on fire, but most, if not all, of the narco-blockades had been cleared by early Wednesday afternoon.
García Harfuch earns DEA administrator’s praise at anti-drug trafficking conference
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terrance Cole publicly praised Security Minister Omar García Harfuch during this week’s 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, describing him as a “good friend of the United States.”
Mexico is fighting a US antidumping tariff on strawberries
The U.S. is looking to punish Mexico for allegedly selling "winter strawberries" at prices so far below market value that U.S. producers cannot hope to compete. A ruling against Mexico could threaten thousands of small businesses and 150,000 jobs.
Why don’t more foreign tourists come to Central Mexico? MND’s journalism intern explains
Americans tend to make long-haul trips to Europe to eat unique food, explore cobblestone streets and take in thousands of years of history. They can get the same experience with their southern neighbor, so why don’t they come to Central Mexico? Jared Tucker discovered a few reasons.
El Jalapeño: Oxxo announces ambitious plan to open new stores inside existing locations
Where can convenient store chain Oxxo expand now that it has locations on virtually every corner in Mexico? The answer is shockingly simple.
Peso punches below 17 to the US dollar for the second time in a...
Buoyed by a weaker greenback, the Mexican peso appreciated on Wednesday morning to trade below 17 to the US dollar.
Mexico keeps pressure on US over deaths in ICE custody: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
The president also confirmed an operation was underway on Wednesday to detain "one or several important targets" in Michoacán, which sparked narco-blockades in parts of the state.
Opinion: What good is a collection Mexico can’t afford to keep?
MND writers Keith Rosenblum and Jesús Ibarra urged President Claudia Sheinbaum to nationalize the controversial Gelman Collection of Art. María Meléndez offers a rebuttal.
Colima’s Pouleth Carbajal swims the English Channel
She joins 87 other Mexicans who have successfully swum the English Channel (usually called in Spanish El Canal de la Mancha) but she is the first from the state of Colima, earning her honors from the Manzanillo municipal government.
Deadly Sonora heat wave expected to intensify over next 3 days
The dangerous heat wave, which has lasted more than six weeks, has already caused 22 deaths and sickened 350 as of Tuesday morning.
María Félix hated this portrait by Diego Rivera. Then it vanished
Diego Rivera's 1949 portrait of movie star María Félix is a famous collaboration between two legendary Mexican artists. But for the last 10 years, it has been missing, writes Andrea Fischer.
Oaxaca was the right choice for my one big Mexico trip. A review by...
I could have gone to the Sierra Gorda or visited the caves at Tolantongo. I'm happy I landed on Oaxaca, writes Jared Tucker, who is wrapping up his internship with Mexico News Daily.
Mexico in Numbers: How do Mexicans spend their time?
Mexicans work nearly 60 hours a week — but INEGI's latest time-use survey reveals stark gender gaps in chores, sleep and free time, plus which state works hardest.
Opinion: The real reason San Miguel de Allende feels so American
San Miguel de Allende is packed with American tourists — but is it actually better than Guanajuato or Querétaro? MND's summer intern says yes and no.
Mexico in Numbers: The peso’s wildest swings since 2000
From an all-time low of 8.94 to a record high of 25.12 pesos per dollar, see how Mexico's currency has swung in recent decades.
García Harfuch earns DEA administrator’s praise at anti-drug trafficking conference
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terrance Cole publicly praised Security Minister Omar García Harfuch during this week’s 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, describing him as a “good friend of the United States.”
Mexico is fighting a US antidumping tariff on strawberries
The U.S. is looking to punish Mexico for allegedly selling "winter strawberries" at prices so far below market value that U.S. producers cannot hope to compete. A ruling against Mexico could threaten thousands of small businesses and 150,000 jobs.
Why don’t more foreign tourists come to Central Mexico? MND’s journalism intern explains
Americans tend to make long-haul trips to Europe to eat unique food, explore cobblestone streets and take in thousands of years of history. They can get the same experience with their southern neighbor, so why don’t they come to Central Mexico? Jared Tucker discovered a few reasons.
El Jalapeño: Oxxo announces ambitious plan to open new stores inside existing locations
Where can convenient store chain Oxxo expand now that it has locations on virtually every corner in Mexico? The answer is shockingly simple.
Peso punches below 17 to the US dollar for the second time in a week
Buoyed by a weaker greenback, the Mexican peso appreciated on Wednesday morning to trade below 17 to the US dollar.
Mexico keeps pressure on US over deaths in ICE custody: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
The president also confirmed an operation was underway on Wednesday to detain "one or several important targets" in Michoacán, which sparked narco-blockades in parts of the state.
What is President Sheinbaum’s view on Mexico becoming a data center...
The proliferation of data centers in Mexico goes hand in hand with the inevitable growth of artifical intelligence as a technological tool and an economic engine. But their environmental costa are seen as too high for the sector to go global.
Thank you, Harry Styles: A perspective from our CEO
Decades of dusty, lawless Hollywood clichés are fading. Our CEO explains how pop stars strolling Mexico City's streets are quietly rewriting the world's image of Mexico.
Mexico and My Money: MND launches new series on personal finance
MND is launching Mexico and My Money, a weekly series on personal finance in Mexico — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and common mistakes for foreigners.
When legacy media’s hypocrisy gets called out: A perspective from our CEO
Legacy media got Mexico's story wrong — on the World Cup, on Mencho, on cartel violence — and won't admit it. MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why.
Is Chipotle in Mexico a good or bad idea? A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
Chipotle's Mexico debut sparks debate — competition and choice, or cultural imposition? George and Travis weigh in on the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Inflation in Mexico is now lower than in the United States — why that’s...
Mexico's inflation rate is currently trending down, while in the U.S., it is trending up. What could be expected for Mexico and Mexicans if this trend continues? CEO of MND Travis Bembenek outlines eight likely scenarios.
Opinion: What good is a collection Mexico can’t afford to keep?
MND writers Keith Rosenblum and Jesús Ibarra urged President Claudia Sheinbaum to nationalize the controversial Gelman Collection of Art. María Meléndez offers a rebuttal.
Opinion: Does it feel safe to go to school in the United States after...
MND summer intern Zella Golden grapples with the reality of student safety in the United States and why she never gave a second thought to her well-being while attending school in Mexico.
Dear President Sheinbaum: You must expropriate and nationalize the Gelman Collection
President Lázaro Cárdenas' 1938 oil expropriation was a signature moment in Mexico's history, and the same would be true for the expropriation of the enormously important Gelman Collection by President Sheinbaum, write Keith Rosenblum and Jesús Ibarra.
Thank you, Harry Styles: A perspective from our CEO
Decades of dusty, lawless Hollywood clichés are fading. Our CEO explains how pop stars strolling Mexico City's streets are quietly rewriting the world's image of Mexico.
Cox to build US $310M desalination plant in Baja California
The company said the plant, with an initial capacity to produce 190 million liters of drinking water per day, is expected to be completed in three years and will be the largest of its kind in Latin America.
GreenLight will invest US $100M to produce first-of-its-kind RNA biofungicide in Mexico
The enterprise, founded by Mexican scientist Andrey Zarur, will not only provide Mexico with a more environmentally friendly method of pest control, but will also contribute to an emerging Mexican biotechnology industry.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
16.96
CAD
12.32
EUR
19.83
Mexico keeps pressure on US over deaths in ICE custody: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
The president also confirmed an operation was underway on Wednesday to detain "one or several important targets" in Michoacán, which sparked narco-blockades in parts of the state.
Bilateral security cooperation nets more fugitives, including several priority US targets
Over the past week, Mexican authorities have arrested and/or deported to the United States one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted fugitives and a person accused of second-degree murder in California.
García Harfuch earns DEA administrator’s praise at anti-drug trafficking conference
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terrance Cole publicly praised Security Minister Omar García Harfuch during this week’s 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, describing him as a “good friend of the United States.”
Why don’t more foreign tourists come to Central Mexico? MND’s journalism intern explains
Americans tend to make long-haul trips to Europe to eat unique food, explore cobblestone streets and take in thousands of years of history. They can get the same experience with their southern neighbor, so why don’t they come to Central Mexico? Jared Tucker discovered a few reasons.
Opinion: Does it feel safe to go to school in the United States after growing up in Mexico?
MND summer intern Zella Golden grapples with the reality of student safety in the United States and why she never gave a second thought to her well-being while attending school in Mexico.
Mexico and My Money: Take our 5-minute survey!
Take our survey to help shape a new weekly series called "Mexico and My Money" — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and more for foreigners.
Why don’t more foreign tourists come to Central Mexico? MND’s journalism intern explains
Americans tend to make long-haul trips to Europe to eat unique food, explore cobblestone streets and take in thousands of years of history. They can get the same experience with their southern neighbor, so why don’t they come to Central Mexico? Jared Tucker discovered a few reasons.
Aeroméxico readies new CDMX-Milan flight for spring 2027
The new connection could capitalize on the Italian tourism market’s growing interest in Mexico: air arrivals of visitors residing in Italy last year increased by 13.7%, reaching 102,813 arrivals between January and November.
MND Local: What to know about crocodile, human encounters in Puerto Vallarta
Officials say crocodiles and humans are interacting more and more in Puerto Vallarta. What can be done?
Opinion: Does it feel safe to go to school in the United States after...
MND summer intern Zella Golden grapples with the reality of student safety in the United States and why she never gave a second thought to her well-being while attending school in Mexico.
Mexico and My Money: Take our 5-minute survey!
Take our survey to help shape a new weekly series called "Mexico and My Money" — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and more for foreigners.
Mexico and My Money: MND launches new series on personal finance
MND is launching Mexico and My Money, a weekly series on personal finance in Mexico — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and common mistakes for foreigners.
When legacy media’s hypocrisy gets called out: A perspective from our CEO
Legacy media got Mexico's story wrong — on the World Cup, on Mencho, on cartel violence — and won't admit it. MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why.
A new highway project better linking Mexico City to Zihuatanejo could reveal this Pueblo...
A project to revamp Federal Highway 134 could make Zihuatanejo a much easier ride from Mexico City, and CDMX's favorite weekend getaway, Valle de Bravo, is conveniently right between both.
Opinion: Why Guadalajara offers a credible supply chain alternative during the Iran crisis
The fuel crisis in the Straits of Hormuz isn't ending anytime soon, despite the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and Guadalajara and its real estate market stand to prosper.
How Guanajuato became the setting for a modern ‘Don Quixote’
Like Don Quixote, the inspiration for "Don Barry: A Quixotic Exploration," filmmaker Paul Smart is an idealist. He made the movie, now streaming on Prime Video, in Guanajuato, despite knowing little Spanish, writes Louisa Rogers.
CDMX declares pan dulce a piece of Intangible Cultural Heritage
From conchas to orejas, sweet bread has long been a fixture of Mexican mornings and family gatherings — recently motivating an internet campaign defending its greatness in response to foreign haters.
GreenLight will invest US $100M to produce first-of-its-kind RNA biofungicide in Mexico
The enterprise, founded by Mexican scientist Andrey Zarur, will not only provide Mexico with a more environmentally friendly method of pest control, but will also contribute to an emerging Mexican biotechnology industry.
CDMX declares pan dulce a piece of Intangible Cultural Heritage
From conchas to orejas, sweet bread has long been a fixture of Mexican mornings and family gatherings — recently motivating an internet campaign defending its greatness in response to foreign haters.
Aeroméxico readies new CDMX-Milan flight for spring 2027
The new connection could capitalize on the Italian tourism market’s growing interest in Mexico: air arrivals of visitors residing in Italy last year increased by 13.7%, reaching 102,813 arrivals between January and November.
MND Local: What to know about crocodile, human encounters in Puerto Vallarta
Officials say crocodiles and humans are interacting more and more in Puerto Vallarta. What can be done?
GreenLight will invest US $100M to produce first-of-its-kind RNA biofungicide in Mexico
The enterprise, founded by Mexican scientist Andrey Zarur, will not only provide Mexico with a more environmentally friendly method of pest control, but will also contribute to an emerging Mexican biotechnology industry.
CDMX declares pan dulce a piece of Intangible Cultural Heritage
From conchas to orejas, sweet bread has long been a fixture of Mexican mornings and family gatherings — recently motivating an internet campaign defending its greatness in response to foreign haters.
Why is Chihuahua working on water projects with Israel?
A water cooperation agreement between the Chihuahua state government and the Israeli international cooperation agency MASHAV has become the center of social conflict and the cause of growing protests amid extreme water stress in the state.
In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco
Concerns over the land expropriation process in northern Acapulco and a lack of agreements with local communities drove Sheinbaum to cancel the hydroelectric dam project in favor of radial wells.
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.
Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
Opinion: What good is a collection Mexico can’t afford to keep?
MND writers Keith Rosenblum and Jesús Ibarra urged President Claudia Sheinbaum to nationalize the controversial Gelman Collection of Art. María Meléndez offers a rebuttal.
How Guanajuato became the setting for a modern ‘Don Quixote’
Like Don Quixote, the inspiration for "Don Barry: A Quixotic Exploration," filmmaker Paul Smart is an idealist. He made the movie, now streaming on Prime Video, in Guanajuato, despite knowing little Spanish, writes Louisa Rogers.
CDMX declares pan dulce a piece of Intangible Cultural Heritage
From conchas to orejas, sweet bread has long been a fixture of Mexican mornings and family gatherings — recently motivating an internet campaign defending its greatness in response to foreign haters.
Mexico is fighting a US antidumping tariff on strawberries
The U.S. is looking to punish Mexico for allegedly selling "winter strawberries" at prices so far below market value that U.S. producers cannot hope to compete. A ruling against Mexico could threaten thousands of small businesses and 150,000 jobs.
GreenLight will invest US $100M to produce first-of-its-kind RNA biofungicide in Mexico
The enterprise, founded by Mexican scientist Andrey Zarur, will not only provide Mexico with a more environmentally friendly method of pest control, but will also contribute to an emerging Mexican biotechnology industry.
CDMX declares pan dulce a piece of Intangible Cultural Heritage
From conchas to orejas, sweet bread has long been a fixture of Mexican mornings and family gatherings — recently motivating an internet campaign defending its greatness in response to foreign haters.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
16.96
CAD
12.32
EUR
19.83
El Jalapeño: Oxxo announces ambitious plan to open new stores inside existing locations
Where can convenient store chain Oxxo expand now that it has locations on virtually every corner in Mexico? The answer is shockingly simple.
El Jalapeño: FIFA allowed Mexico to host 2026 World Cup matches in exchange for...
FIFA has explained that its billion dollar profits on the 2026 World Cup while Estadio Azteca owners lost millions was all part of the plan.
El Jalapeño: Mexico and Japan to collaborate on new sargassum-themed restaurant chain
With tons of sargassum washing up on Mexico's Caribbean beaches daily, the nation has partnered with Japan on a tasty new restaurant concept.
El Jalapeño: US enacts emergency guacamole rationing protocol following brief avocado import pause
The brief U.S. suspension of avocado imports from Mexico set off a panic among the country's guacamole consumers.
El Jalapeño: Tulum named world’s happiest destination by company no one has ever heard...
Tulum is the "happiest place on Earth," according to a travel insurance company with no real experience of the destination.
Mexico and My Money: What you told us about your personal finance habits and...
Earlier this month, we sent out a survey to help guide and define the topics of a new MND series called "Mexico and My Money." Here's what our nearly 700 respondents from across Mexico had to say.
MND Tutor | UNAM
UNAM is far more than a university — it is a centuries-old institution woven into Mexico’s history, politics, culture and public life.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 15th
Wine, workplace jobs and World Cup profits. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Mexico in Numbers: How do Mexicans spend their time?
Mexicans work nearly 60 hours a week — but INEGI's latest time-use survey reveals stark gender gaps in chores, sleep and free time, plus which state works hardest.
Is the peso punching above its weight? The results of our latest MND Peso...
The MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early August — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — overvalued the Mexican peso by 2.4%.
Wirikuta water festival spotlights a groundwater crisis felt across Mexico
The first-ever Wirikuta water festival begins today in San Luis Potosí to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Mexico as it affects local communities like the Indigenous Wixárika people.
Why is Chihuahua working on water projects with Israel?
A water cooperation agreement between the Chihuahua state government and the Israeli international cooperation agency MASHAV has become the center of social conflict and the cause of growing protests amid extreme water stress in the state.
In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco
Concerns over the land expropriation process in northern Acapulco and a lack of agreements with local communities drove Sheinbaum to cancel the hydroelectric dam project in favor of radial wells.
Guadalajara residents receiving contaminated water will get an 80% discount on their bills
The water supplier (SIAPA), the Jalisco state Congress and the state Human Rights Commission are all involved in compensating residents for not receiving the clean water they're legally entitled to.
Feds and Jalisco state are joining forces to tackle water contamination in greater Guadalajara
Millions of area residents have been living with contaminated drinking water, mainly due to an antiquated Chapala aqueduct and pollution in the region's rivers from industrial discharges.
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.
Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
Mexico moves past Taiwan as the top AI server exporter to the United States
The recent surge in Mexican exports of servers for artificial intelligence is being interpreted as evidence of Mexico's success in the world's most dynamic technology sectors.
Taiwanese AI firm Inventec announces US $450M expansion in Ciudad Juárez
The company’s expansion is expected to support the creation of up to 6,000 specialized jobs.
Kia will invest US $649 million to manufacture electric SUVs in Mexico
Kia's announcement is a welcome shot in the arm for Mexico's traditionally strong automotive sector that has been suffering recently from uncertainty not of its own making.
María Félix hated this portrait by Diego Rivera. Then it vanished
Diego Rivera's 1949 portrait of movie star María Félix is a famous collaboration between two legendary Mexican artists. But for the last 10 years, it has been missing, writes Andrea Fischer.
Oaxaca was the right choice for my one big Mexico trip. A review by...
I could have gone to the Sierra Gorda or visited the caves at Tolantongo. I'm happy I landed on Oaxaca, writes Jared Tucker, who is wrapping up his internship with Mexico News Daily.
Mexico in Numbers: How do Mexicans spend their time?
Mexicans work nearly 60 hours a week — but INEGI's latest time-use survey reveals stark gender gaps in chores, sleep and free time, plus which state works hardest.
Opinion: The real reason San Miguel de Allende feels so American
San Miguel de Allende is packed with American tourists — but is it actually better than Guanajuato or Querétaro? MND's summer intern says yes and no.
