The lessons on living a good life you learn in Mexico

After six years of living in Mexico, Charlotte Smith reflects on the lessons she has learned as a result of the move, and how they have led to a better life.

México Canta and Spotify partner up to amplify young talent across Mexico-US border

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Spotify's participation guarantees an expanded audience for the already hugely popular government-initiated singing contest open to young (18-29) Mexican artists and American artists of Mexican descent.
solar panels

Mexico’s first solar panel recycling plant coming to Jalisco

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The project evolved in response to the growth of photovoltaic generation in Jalisco, which has approximately 1.6 million installed solar panels, equivalent to about 50,000 tonnes of equipment. 
Rueil-Malmaison, France - August 13, 2023: Sign and logo on the headquarters building of Schneider Electric, a French multinational company specializing in digital automation and energy management

Schneider Electric plans major Querétaro expansion to meet growing power demand

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The French multinational did not make public any investment figure, but did predict that the 115,000 square meters of new industrial facilities should generate at least 4,000 jobs by the end of 2027.

México Canta and Spotify partner up to amplify young talent across Mexico-US border

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Spotify's participation guarantees an expanded audience for the already hugely popular government-initiated singing contest open to young (18-29) Mexican artists and American artists of Mexican descent.
solar panels

Mexico’s first solar panel recycling plant coming to Jalisco

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The project evolved in response to the growth of photovoltaic generation in Jalisco, which has approximately 1.6 million installed solar panels, equivalent to about 50,000 tonnes of equipment. 
Rueil-Malmaison, France - August 13, 2023: Sign and logo on the headquarters building of Schneider Electric, a French multinational company specializing in digital automation and energy management

Schneider Electric plans major Querétaro expansion to meet growing power demand

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The French multinational did not make public any investment figure, but did predict that the 115,000 square meters of new industrial facilities should generate at least 4,000 jobs by the end of 2027.
Catamaran sailing at Land's End in Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Is the tourism outlook in Los Cabos improving?

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International travelers from the U.S. have declined to Los Cabos in 2026, but there are positive signs for the destination's tourism economy, writes Chris Sands.
Ricardo Verduzco

Former Sinaloa state official arrested in Utah with more than 100,000 fentanyl pills

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Ricardo Verduzco was an official with the Sinaloa Institute of Physical Culture and Sport during the governorship of Rubén Rocha Moya, who is also accused of drug trafficking by U.S. prosecutors. He left his position on July 31.
FGE Mexicali

US issues security alert concerning area of Mexicali

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The United States issued a consular security alert for the area of Mexicali on Monday due to a potential threat, but further information is pending.
President Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum puts out more fires in the Morena party: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum took questions on the political choices of three members of her Morena party on Tuesday morning: former governor Rubén Rocha Moya, Senator Enrique Inzunza and Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama, who has reportedly taken 97 flights on private planes.
A visual reimagining of the ancient city with mountains in the background

Inside the amphibious history and identity of Tenochtitlán-Mexico City

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Over the course of more than five centuries, Tenochtitlán transformed from an aquatic land to the amphibious identity of modern Mexico City.
Isaac del Toro Tour of Germany

Isaac del Toro wins his first Tour of Germany

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This victory makes Ensenada-born Isaac del Toro the first Latin American cyclist to win the Tour of Germany, following his recent milestone of becoming the first Mexican cyclist in 36 years to win a stage of the Tour de France. 
fungi research

University of Guadalajara scientists discover 6 ant-killing ‘zombie fungi’

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The ruthless parasites infect the body of ants, causing them to adopt suicidal behavior, and then grow out of the dead boides to release spores for a new generation of the unusual species.
financial district of Mexico City

Mexico’s economy grew 1.4% in Q2 but contracted in June, revised data shows

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Analysts partially attributed the solid economic performance in the second quarter to spending related to the FIFA men's World Cup, though June on the whole produced a decline.
CJNG bust 24agosto26

Another major bust nets weapons, drugs and 20 CJNG-related arrests 

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It was the second major successful federal operation in less than a week, bringing to 32 the total number of alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) apprehended.

The lessons on living a good life you learn in Mexico

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After six years of living in Mexico, Charlotte Smith reflects on the lessons she has learned as a result of the move, and how they have led to a better life.

Guadalajara residents turn to citizen science as water crisis deepens

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A growing body of evidence from Guadalajara citizen scientists about the city's water crisis has emboldened locals to weigh up legal action against authorities.
phone registration

Missed the deadline? Here’s how to get your cell phone service back

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If your phone number ends in "0" and you didn't register your cell by August 15, you may have had your service cut off. But no worries. It's easy to recover it. Read on.
The Temple of San Francisco in San Miguel de Allende.

What I learned from a summer in San Miguel de Allende: 10 reflections from...

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After nine weeks in Mexico, an MND summer intern shares 10 honest reflections on safety, culture, politics and food that challenge how Americans see the country.
María Félix portrait by Diego Rivera

María Félix hated this portrait by Diego Rivera. Then it vanished

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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.
Catamaran sailing at Land's End in Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Is the tourism outlook in Los Cabos improving?

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International travelers from the U.S. have declined to Los Cabos in 2026, but there are positive signs for the destination's tourism economy, writes Chris Sands.
Ricardo Verduzco

Former Sinaloa state official arrested in Utah with more than 100,000 fentanyl pills

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Ricardo Verduzco was an official with the Sinaloa Institute of Physical Culture and Sport during the governorship of Rubén Rocha Moya, who is also accused of drug trafficking by U.S. prosecutors. He left his position on July 31.
FGE Mexicali

US issues security alert concerning area of Mexicali

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The United States issued a consular security alert for the area of Mexicali on Monday due to a potential threat, but further information is pending.
President Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum puts out more fires in the Morena party: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum took questions on the political choices of three members of her Morena party on Tuesday morning: former governor Rubén Rocha Moya, Senator Enrique Inzunza and Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama, who has reportedly taken 97 flights on private planes.
A visual reimagining of the ancient city with mountains in the background

Inside the amphibious history and identity of Tenochtitlán-Mexico City

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Over the course of more than five centuries, Tenochtitlán transformed from an aquatic land to the amphibious identity of modern Mexico City.
Isaac del Toro Tour of Germany

Isaac del Toro wins his first Tour of Germany

0
This victory makes Ensenada-born Isaac del Toro the first Latin American cyclist to win the Tour of Germany, following his recent milestone of becoming the first Mexican cyclist in 36 years to win a stage of the Tour de France. 
solar panels

Mexico’s first solar panel recycling plant coming to Jalisco

1
The project evolved in response to the growth of photovoltaic generation in Jalisco, which has approximately 1.6 million installed solar panels, equivalent to about 50,000 tonnes of equipment. 
Rows of servers inside an AI data center

The hottest product on the planet is increasingly made in Mexico: A perspective from...

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For decades, cars led Mexico's exports to the U.S. Now AI servers have taken the crown. Our CEO breaks down what's really happening in the trade relationship — and why it matters.
Harry Styles in concert

Thank you, Harry Styles: A perspective from our CEO

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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.
mexican pesos with a calculator and a pair of glasses on a table

Mexico and My Money: MND launches new series on personal finance

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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.
Elon Musk

When legacy media’s hypocrisy gets called out: A perspective from our CEO

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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

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Chipotle's Mexico debut sparks debate — competition and choice, or cultural imposition? George and Travis weigh in on the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
16.94
CAD
12.23
EUR
19.76
Rueil-Malmaison, France - August 13, 2023: Sign and logo on the headquarters building of Schneider Electric, a French multinational company specializing in digital automation and energy management

Schneider Electric plans major Querétaro expansion to meet growing power demand

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The French multinational did not make public any investment figure, but did predict that the 115,000 square meters of new industrial facilities should generate at least 4,000 jobs by the end of 2027.
KIA plant

Despite a Q2 dip, first-semester Foreign Direct Investment was Mexico’s highest ever

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Mexico continues to attract FDI at a world-class pace, its January-to-June total representing an 89% increase in just five years. U.S. companies remain Mexico's biggest investors.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
16.94
CAD
12.23
EUR
19.76
Rocha Moya's return to governorship of Sinaloa

Why Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya returned to office for only 48 hours

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Rubén Rocha Moya, the Sinaloa governor who is accused of drug trafficking by U.S. prosecutors, returned to office on Friday — only to ask to go on leave again the very next day.
Sheinbaum

Cattle trade with US reopens as Sheinbaum weighs in on Rocha’s status in Sinaloa:...

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On Monday, President Sheinbaum celebrated bilateral efforts to eliminate the New World screwworm in cattle and made it clear that she does not believe Rubén Rocha Moya should be at the helm of the Sinaloa government while he faces drug trafficking charges abroad.
President Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum puts out more fires in the Morena party: Tuesday’s mañanera...

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Sheinbaum took questions on the political choices of three members of her Morena party on Tuesday morning: former governor Rubén Rocha Moya, Senator Enrique Inzunza and Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama, who has reportedly taken 97 flights on private planes.

The lessons on living a good life you learn in Mexico

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After six years of living in Mexico, Charlotte Smith reflects on the lessons she has learned as a result of the move, and how they have led to a better life.
A man whistling

From the archive: How to whistle like a true Mexican

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Whistling is an integral part of Mexican identify and everyday life, and there's a whistle for every occasion, writes Sarah DeVries.
Daytime shot of Peña de Bernal in Querétaro, Mexico.

Known from scratch: Moving to Mexico and finding a new way to belong

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For one new arrival, living amongst the life and laughter of Mexico turned out to be the perfect place to reinvent himself.
Catamaran sailing at Land's End in Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Is the tourism outlook in Los Cabos improving?

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International travelers from the U.S. have declined to Los Cabos in 2026, but there are positive signs for the destination's tourism economy, writes Chris Sands.
Mexican family walk in the US

When frequent family visits start to look like US residency: A legal primer

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A U.S. immigration attorney shares insights for Mexicans making frequent family visits to the U.S., with tips on how to avoid the appearance of attempting to establish residency.
The Temple of San Francisco in San Miguel de Allende.

What I learned from a summer in San Miguel de Allende: 10 reflections from an MND intern

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After nine weeks in Mexico, an MND summer intern shares 10 honest reflections on safety, culture, politics and food that challenge how Americans see the country.

The lessons on living a good life you learn in Mexico

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After six years of living in Mexico, Charlotte Smith reflects on the lessons she has learned as a result of the move, and how they have led to a better life.

Guadalajara residents turn to citizen science as water crisis deepens

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A growing body of evidence from Guadalajara citizen scientists about the city's water crisis has emboldened locals to weigh up legal action against authorities.
phone registration

Missed the deadline? Here’s how to get your cell phone service back

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If your phone number ends in "0" and you didn't register your cell by August 15, you may have had your service cut off. But no worries. It's easy to recover it. Read on.
The Temple of San Francisco in San Miguel de Allende.

What I learned from a summer in San Miguel de Allende: 10 reflections from...

11
After nine weeks in Mexico, an MND summer intern shares 10 honest reflections on safety, culture, politics and food that challenge how Americans see the country.
The Temple of San Francisco in San Miguel de Allende.

What I learned from a summer in San Miguel de Allende: 10 reflections from...

11
After nine weeks in Mexico, an MND summer intern shares 10 honest reflections on safety, culture, politics and food that challenge how Americans see the country.
Natasha Gelman portait by Frida Kahlo

Opinion: What good is a collection Mexico can’t afford to keep?

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MND writers Keith Rosenblum and Jesús Ibarra urged President Claudia Sheinbaum to nationalize the controversial Gelman Collection of Art. María Meléndez offers a rebuttal.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 22nd

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Direct flights, desalination plants and anti-dumping duties. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
President Sheinbaum smiles in front of a pile of confiscated firearms

Mexico in Numbers: A 2025 security snapshot

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New INEGI data reveal how much Mexico spent on security in 2025, how many guns were seized and how arrests shifted — the year, by the numbers.
A man whistling

From the archive: How to whistle like a true Mexican

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Whistling is an integral part of Mexican identify and everyday life, and there's a whistle for every occasion, writes Sarah DeVries.
Daytime shot of Peña de Bernal in Querétaro, Mexico.

Known from scratch: Moving to Mexico and finding a new way to belong

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For one new arrival, living amongst the life and laughter of Mexico turned out to be the perfect place to reinvent himself.
Harry Styles in concert

Thank you, Harry Styles: A perspective from our CEO

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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.
mexican pesos with a calculator and a pair of glasses on a table

Mexico and My Money: MND launches new series on personal finance

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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.
Mexican family walk in the US

When frequent family visits start to look like US residency: A legal primer

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A U.S. immigration attorney shares insights for Mexicans making frequent family visits to the U.S., with tips on how to avoid the appearance of attempting to establish residency.
The Temple of San Francisco in San Miguel de Allende.

What I learned from a summer in San Miguel de Allende: 10 reflections from...

11
After nine weeks in Mexico, an MND summer intern shares 10 honest reflections on safety, culture, politics and food that challenge how Americans see the country.
aura farming performance

Aura farming battles make their debut in Mexico

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Aura farming, a viral internet slang trend that describes doing intentional, effortless things to look confident or charismatic, has evolved into physical “battles” in parks and streets across Latin America. This past week, battles took place in CDMX, Xalapa and Torreón.
Exterior of Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca.

How the Middle East has shaped Mexico for almost 2,000 years

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From courtyards and architecture to pottery and textiles, Mexico bears the lasting influence of Moorish and Middle Eastern traditions.
Zarzaparilla Flores shop in Teocelo, Veracruz

The story of Zarzaparilla, an Indigenous root beer from Veracruz

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Veracruz is notable for its root beer, known as zarzaparilla, or zarza, locally, although it became famed during the "Old West" era as sasparilla, writes Alan Chazaro.
strawberries

Mexico is fighting a US antidumping tariff on strawberries

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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.

El Jalapeño: Mexico City officials petition Nobel Peace Prize committee on behalf of conchas

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Fresh off having pan dulce declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage, Mexico City officials have set their sights on a bigger prize.

El Jalapeño: Oxxo announces ambitious plan to open new stores inside existing locations

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Where can convenient store chain Oxxo expand now that it has locations on virtually every corner in Mexico? The answer is shockingly simple.

Guadalajara residents turn to citizen science as water crisis deepens

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A growing body of evidence from Guadalajara citizen scientists about the city's water crisis has emboldened locals to weigh up legal action against authorities.
Indigenous Wixárika people and the water crisis as it applies to local communities in San Luis Potosí

Wirikuta water festival spotlights a groundwater crisis felt across Mexico

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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.
Yoga practitioners on mats

How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City

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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

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

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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.

México Canta and Spotify partner up to amplify young talent across Mexico-US border

0
Spotify's participation guarantees an expanded audience for the already hugely popular government-initiated singing contest open to young (18-29) Mexican artists and American artists of Mexican descent.
aura farming performance

Aura farming battles make their debut in Mexico

0
Aura farming, a viral internet slang trend that describes doing intentional, effortless things to look confident or charismatic, has evolved into physical “battles” in parks and streets across Latin America. This past week, battles took place in CDMX, Xalapa and Torreón.
Exterior of Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca.

How the Middle East has shaped Mexico for almost 2,000 years

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From courtyards and architecture to pottery and textiles, Mexico bears the lasting influence of Moorish and Middle Eastern traditions.
Cabrito being cooked in Nuevo León

The Jewish-Mexican food traditions hiding in plain sight

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Jewish immigrants first arrived in Mexico in the 16th century. Since then, they have made notable contributions to the country's food culture, especially in Mexico City, writes Lydia Carey.
Zarzaparilla Flores shop in Teocelo, Veracruz

The story of Zarzaparilla, an Indigenous root beer from Veracruz

0
Veracruz is notable for its root beer, known as zarzaparilla, or zarza, locally, although it became famed during the "Old West" era as sasparilla, writes Alan Chazaro.
strawberries

Mexico is fighting a US antidumping tariff on strawberries

2
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.

El Jalapeño: Puerto Vallarta crocodiles request civil restraint, propose designated zones for humans

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After an uptick in attacks by and towards crocodiles in Puerto Vallarta, local crocodiles have sought to de-escalate tensions.

El Jalapeño: Mexico City officials petition Nobel Peace Prize committee on behalf of conchas

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Fresh off having pan dulce declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage, Mexico City officials have set their sights on a bigger prize.

El Jalapeño: Oxxo announces ambitious plan to open new stores inside existing locations

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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...

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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

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With tons of sargassum washing up on Mexico's Caribbean beaches daily, the nation has partnered with Japan on a tasty new restaurant concept.

MND Tutor | Gelman Collection

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Art historian María Meléndez challenges the notion that President Claudia Sheinbaum should nationalize the Gelman Collection.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 22nd

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Direct flights, desalination plants and anti-dumping duties. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
President Sheinbaum smiles in front of a pile of confiscated firearms

Mexico in Numbers: A 2025 security snapshot

3
New INEGI data reveal how much Mexico spent on security in 2025, how many guns were seized and how arrests shifted — the year, by the numbers.
According to our recent survey, 7 in 10 respondents think their money is safe or very safe in banks in Mexico and the majority have not been victims of a financial crime.

Mexico and My Money: What you told us about your personal finance habits and...

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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

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UNAM is far more than a university — it is a centuries-old institution woven into Mexico’s history, politics, culture and public life.
A visual reimagining of the ancient city with mountains in the background

Inside the amphibious history and identity of Tenochtitlán-Mexico City

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Over the course of more than five centuries, Tenochtitlán transformed from an aquatic land to the amphibious identity of modern Mexico City.

Guadalajara residents turn to citizen science as water crisis deepens

4
A growing body of evidence from Guadalajara citizen scientists about the city's water crisis has emboldened locals to weigh up legal action against authorities.
Indigenous Wixárika people and the water crisis as it applies to local communities in San Luis Potosí

Wirikuta water festival spotlights a groundwater crisis felt across Mexico

4
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.
Chihuahua march

Why is Chihuahua working on water projects with Israel?

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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.
Sheinbaum reviewing a waterworks map

In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco

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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.

Here’s how to beat the hyperinflation gripping Mexico’s private health insurance market

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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

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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

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
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.