Saturday, February 15, 2025

Where to shop in Mexico and how to find what you need

From street vendor to luxurious department stories, Sarah DeVries has combed the nation to produce this shopping guide with a difference.
An aerial view of the hotel Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres

Massive new Isla Mujeres resort expected to create 3,000 jobs

8
The US $220-million, all-inclusive resort features 470 rooms, seven pools and a spa.
A Nissan factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico

Could Nissan move production out of Mexico? Company leaders send mixed messages

1
Nissan plans to cut thousands of jobs globally, but national leadership says the company is committed to Mexico.
A cockroach like those you can name after your ex at the Nuevo Laredo Zoo

This Valentine’s Day, feed your cockroach ex to the animals at the Nuevo Laredo Zoo

0
The Nuevo Laredo Zoo is offering a creative way to get back at your least-favorite ex.
An aerial view of the hotel Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres

Massive new Isla Mujeres resort expected to create 3,000 jobs

8
The US $220-million, all-inclusive resort features 470 rooms, seven pools and a spa.
A Nissan factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico

Could Nissan move production out of Mexico? Company leaders send mixed messages

1
Nissan plans to cut thousands of jobs globally, but national leadership says the company is committed to Mexico.
A cockroach like those you can name after your ex at the Nuevo Laredo Zoo

This Valentine’s Day, feed your cockroach ex to the animals at the Nuevo Laredo...

0
The Nuevo Laredo Zoo is offering a creative way to get back at your least-favorite ex.
Claudia Sheinbaum superimposed on a Google map showing the 'Gulf of America'

Sheinbaum: Mexico may sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change

7
Trump's order refers to renaming the U.S. continental shelf area of the Gulf, not the entire body of water, Sheinbaum noted.
A coach

Destinations to visit from Mexico City’s newest bus station

2
Goodbye TAPO, goodbye Terminal del Norte: instead of trekking to catch the bus, you can now get to destinations across Mexico from the heart of Colonia Cuauhtémoc.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
A view of the church and malecon of Puerto Vallarta

Jalisco approves new fee for foreign tourists in Puerto Vallarta

5
The collected funds will go toward infrastructure and beautifying the city — if the law doesn't get suspended as unconstitutional.
President Claudia Sheinbaum smiling as she stands at the presidential podium during a press conference discussing United States citizens arrested in Mexico

2,600 US citizens arrested in Mexico in 6 years: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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A reporter's question prompted Sheinbaum to confirm that nearly 3,000 U.S. citizens have been arrested in Mexico since President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's term.
Soldiers guard a burned out car (narco blockade) in rural Sinaloa

New York Times: US will designate 6 Mexican cartels as terrorist groups

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Among the most powerful of the Mexican cartels expected to receive the designation are the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
A whale

Whale watching do’s and don’ts

1
From the coasts of Oaxaca to the shore of Baja California, how should you see these marvels of nature responsibly?
Eating fresh salsa and chicharrón on a Mexico City food tour

Why taking a Mexico City food tour hits different

0
The capital is a food paradise, but would you know where to find the best?
Video of an adult male lion walking the streets of a residential neighborhood in Mexico.

Lion spotted wandering the streets in the Valley of Toluca

0
The adult male lion, found roaming a México state residential neighborhood, appears to have escaped a local shelter allegedly linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Mexico records best tourism figures since 2019

0
Mexico received 45,038,754 international tourists in 2024, surpassing the pre-pandemic high of 45 million in 2019.
Lake Texcoco will join 63 other Ecohydrology Demonstration Sites around the world that are working to protect wetlands.

UNESCO designates first ecohydrology site in Mexico

0
The recently restored Lake Texcoco, located north of Mexico City, is the first natural area to be recognized by UNESCO in Mexico for its activities to support ecological recovery.
People shopping in a Mexican street.

Where to shop in Mexico and how to find what you need

4
From street vendor to luxurious department stories, Sarah DeVries has combed the nation to produce this shopping guide with a difference.
Claudia Sheinbaum superimposed on a Google map showing the 'Gulf of America'

Sheinbaum: Mexico may sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change

7
Trump's order refers to renaming the U.S. continental shelf area of the Gulf, not the entire body of water, Sheinbaum noted.
A coach

Destinations to visit from Mexico City’s newest bus station

2
Goodbye TAPO, goodbye Terminal del Norte: instead of trekking to catch the bus, you can now get to destinations across Mexico from the heart of Colonia Cuauhtémoc.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
A view of the church and malecon of Puerto Vallarta

Jalisco approves new fee for foreign tourists in Puerto Vallarta

5
The collected funds will go toward infrastructure and beautifying the city — if the law doesn't get suspended as unconstitutional.
President Claudia Sheinbaum smiling as she stands at the presidential podium during a press conference discussing United States citizens arrested in Mexico

2,600 US citizens arrested in Mexico in 6 years: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

11
A reporter's question prompted Sheinbaum to confirm that nearly 3,000 U.S. citizens have been arrested in Mexico since President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's term.
Soldiers guard a burned out car (narco blockade) in rural Sinaloa

New York Times: US will designate 6 Mexican cartels as terrorist groups

38
Among the most powerful of the Mexican cartels expected to receive the designation are the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Two hands reach out for a handshake, representing a deal between Trump and Sheinbaum

What could a Sheinbaum-Trump deal look like? A perspective from our CEO

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As Trump dangles the threat of tariffs over Mexico, Travis Bembenek delves into how Sheinbaum might handle the situation.
Over the past two weeks, there has been an increasing number of Facebook posts from people in expat groups across the country asking if U.S. residents living in Mexico could be at risk of being deported.

Misinformation about Americans at risk of being deported from Mexico: A perspective from our...

38
Mexico News Daily's CEO Travis Bembenek has a few words of caution for expats living in Mexico during Trump 2.0.

Are foreigners still moving to Mexico? Our CEO interviews immigration expert Sonia Diaz

40
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with immigration consultant Sonia Diaz to get her insight into current immigration trends.
President Sheinbaum stands in front of a banner reading "2025"

100 days in, President Sheinbaum needs to get serious about the economy, and fast:...

38
Sheinbaum's honeymoon is over as economic problems loom in Mexico, Travis Bembenek writes.
A businessman signing a letter

Sheinbaum signs ‘nearshoring decree’ to attract foreign investment

4
The new package of fiscal incentives will be available for companies investing in Mexico or spending on training and innovation.
Mexico City's Reforma business district

KPMG: 6 in 10 Mexican firms expect to make new investments in 2025

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Of the Mexican executives expecting to make new investments in 2025, only 34% ranked nearshoring opportunities as a priority for their company.
Doosung Tech plant

Korean EV parts manufacturer invests US $25M in Coahuila

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Local authorities hope to attract other automotive tech companies to the state as they seek to position Monclova as a key player in the growing EV sector. 
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.31
CAD
14.31
An Aeroméxico airplane

Aeroméxico announces 7 new routes, continuing its post-bankruptcy comeback

16
The world's most on-time airline shared plans for expansion including new routes to Phoenix, Cartagena and Panama City.
Mexican auto sector exports

Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico’s auto exports

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In an interview with Fox News, U.S. President Trump expressed his desire to put "big tariffs" on cars made in Mexico, a move that could have debilitating consequences for at least 12 automakers.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.31
CAD
14.31
Claudia Sheinbaum superimposed on a Google map showing the 'Gulf of America'

Sheinbaum: Mexico may sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change

7
Trump's order refers to renaming the U.S. continental shelf area of the Gulf, not the entire body of water, Sheinbaum noted.
President Claudia Sheinbaum smiling as she stands at the presidential podium during a press conference discussing United States citizens arrested in Mexico

2,600 US citizens arrested in Mexico in 6 years: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

11
A reporter's question prompted Sheinbaum to confirm that nearly 3,000 U.S. citizens have been arrested in Mexico since President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's term.
People shopping in a Mexican street.

Where to shop in Mexico and how to find what you need

4
From street vendor to luxurious department stories, Sarah DeVries has combed the nation to produce this shopping guide with a difference.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

0
Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!
A man points at the Casa Blanca wetlands

How a Jalisco town saved their wetlands

10
Once blighted by pollution, the residents of Casa Blanca have worked to restore, save and grow the wetlands that surround their town.
A coach

Destinations to visit from Mexico City’s newest bus station

2
Goodbye TAPO, goodbye Terminal del Norte: instead of trekking to catch the bus, you can now get to destinations across Mexico from the heart of Colonia Cuauhtémoc.
A view of the church and malecon of Puerto Vallarta

Jalisco approves new fee for foreign tourists in Puerto Vallarta

5
The collected funds will go toward infrastructure and beautifying the city — if the law doesn't get suspended as unconstitutional.
Passengers walk through AIFA airport

Passenger rail line to AIFA airport to open in July

0
Later this year, construction will start on four more passenger train routes including AIFA-Pachuca and one from Saltillo to the U.S. border.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

0
Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!
A man points at the Casa Blanca wetlands

How a Jalisco town saved their wetlands

10
Once blighted by pollution, the residents of Casa Blanca have worked to restore, save and grow the wetlands that surround their town.
Over the past two weeks, there has been an increasing number of Facebook posts from people in expat groups across the country asking if U.S. residents living in Mexico could be at risk of being deported.

Misinformation about Americans at risk of being deported from Mexico: A perspective from our...

38
Mexico News Daily's CEO Travis Bembenek has a few words of caution for expats living in Mexico during Trump 2.0.

Are foreigners still moving to Mexico? Our CEO interviews immigration expert Sonia Diaz

40
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with immigration consultant Sonia Diaz to get her insight into current immigration trends.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

0
Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!

Moving to West Mexico? Pick the climate of your choice

2
Life in Western Mexico means choosing where — and how — you want to live.
Ynés Mexía

The strange story of Mexico’s most brilliant botanist

3
If Indiana Jones went after rare plants instead of rare treasures, he'd still not come close to the adventures of Ynés Mexía.
Oaxaca artisans protest cultural appropriation

Oaxaca artisans accuse U.S. brands of stealing traditional designs

7
The Culture Ministry promised to initiate immediate legal proceedings against the brands accused of plagiarizing Mixtec intellectual property.
Mexican Valentines Netflix shows

4 romantic Mexican Valentines series to Netflix and chill with this year

0
From chocolate to love beyond the grave, these romantic gems make for a great night in with someone special.
Sergio Ramos signing for Monterrey

Spanish soccer icon Sergio Ramos signs with Monterrey 

0
The former Real Madrid and Spanish national player is the most high-profile signing for the Mexican league in recent history.
A view of the church and malecon of Puerto Vallarta

Jalisco approves new fee for foreign tourists in Puerto Vallarta

5
The collected funds will go toward infrastructure and beautifying the city — if the law doesn't get suspended as unconstitutional.
Passengers walk through AIFA airport

Passenger rail line to AIFA airport to open in July

0
Later this year, construction will start on four more passenger train routes including AIFA-Pachuca and one from Saltillo to the U.S. border.
Mexican-Style Fried Chicken with Chile Seco Honey Glaze

Buttermilk is dead: Long live Mexican Fried Chicken

9
The chef is from Kentucky, so we trust him when he tells us that Mexican Fried Chicken is undoubtedly the future of the artform.
Sopaipillas cheesecake bar

Sweet and light: The delightful world of sopapillas

0
Sopapillas are light, airy pastries, fried in oil and dusted with cinnamon and/or sugar, and served warm accompanied by honey or syrup. And they...
A man points at the Casa Blanca wetlands

How a Jalisco town saved their wetlands

10
Once blighted by pollution, the residents of Casa Blanca have worked to restore, save and grow the wetlands that surround their town.
View of a Xochimilco chinampa across a canal

Saving Xochimilco: The battle to preserve Mexico City’s ancient canals

9
Organizations like Humedalia are working to preserve Xochimilco's traditional agriculture and stop environmental degradation from unchecked tourism.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Band playing onstage at the International Cervantino Festival in 2024. The band of all men and one woman are dressed in traditional Mexican shirts, black pants and white campesino hats. One of the man is holding his hat up and out at the audience.

Veracruz and United Kingdom to be Festival Cervantino 2025 guests of honor

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This festival, held annually in Guanajuato city, will take place this year from Oct. 10 to Oct. 26, featuring artists and performers from around the world.
Ynés Mexía

The strange story of Mexico’s most brilliant botanist

3
If Indiana Jones went after rare plants instead of rare treasures, he'd still not come close to the adventures of Ynés Mexía.
Oaxaca artisans protest cultural appropriation

Oaxaca artisans accuse U.S. brands of stealing traditional designs

7
The Culture Ministry promised to initiate immediate legal proceedings against the brands accused of plagiarizing Mixtec intellectual property.
A whale

Whale watching do’s and don’ts

1
From the coasts of Oaxaca to the shore of Baja California, how should you see these marvels of nature responsibly?
Mexican Valentines Netflix shows

4 romantic Mexican Valentines series to Netflix and chill with this year

0
From chocolate to love beyond the grave, these romantic gems make for a great night in with someone special.
Sergio Ramos signing for Monterrey

Spanish soccer icon Sergio Ramos signs with Monterrey 

0
The former Real Madrid and Spanish national player is the most high-profile signing for the Mexican league in recent history.
An aerial view of the hotel Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres

Massive new Isla Mujeres resort expected to create 3,000 jobs

8
The US $220-million, all-inclusive resort features 470 rooms, seven pools and a spa.
A cockroach like those you can name after your ex at the Nuevo Laredo Zoo

This Valentine’s Day, feed your cockroach ex to the animals at the Nuevo Laredo...

0
The Nuevo Laredo Zoo is offering a creative way to get back at your least-favorite ex.
Soldiers guard a burned out car (narco blockade) in rural Sinaloa

New York Times: US will designate 6 Mexican cartels as terrorist groups

38
Among the most powerful of the Mexican cartels expected to receive the designation are the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Video of an adult male lion walking the streets of a residential neighborhood in Mexico.

Lion spotted wandering the streets in the Valley of Toluca

0
The adult male lion, found roaming a México state residential neighborhood, appears to have escaped a local shelter allegedly linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

0
Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!

Moving to West Mexico? Pick the climate of your choice

2
Life in Western Mexico means choosing where — and how — you want to live.
Lake Texcoco will join 63 other Ecohydrology Demonstration Sites around the world that are working to protect wetlands.

UNESCO designates first ecohydrology site in Mexico

0
The recently restored Lake Texcoco, located north of Mexico City, is the first natural area to be recognized by UNESCO in Mexico for its activities to support ecological recovery.
A man points at the Casa Blanca wetlands

How a Jalisco town saved their wetlands

10
Once blighted by pollution, the residents of Casa Blanca have worked to restore, save and grow the wetlands that surround their town.
View of a Xochimilco chinampa across a canal

Saving Xochimilco: The battle to preserve Mexico City’s ancient canals

9
Organizations like Humedalia are working to preserve Xochimilco's traditional agriculture and stop environmental degradation from unchecked tourism.

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.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
A businessman signing a letter

Sheinbaum signs ‘nearshoring decree’ to attract foreign investment

4
The new package of fiscal incentives will be available for companies investing in Mexico or spending on training and innovation.
Mexico City's Reforma business district

KPMG: 6 in 10 Mexican firms expect to make new investments in 2025

0
Of the Mexican executives expecting to make new investments in 2025, only 34% ranked nearshoring opportunities as a priority for their company.
Doosung Tech plant

Korean EV parts manufacturer invests US $25M in Coahuila

0
Local authorities hope to attract other automotive tech companies to the state as they seek to position Monclova as a key player in the growing EV sector. 

Mexico records best tourism figures since 2019

0
Mexico received 45,038,754 international tourists in 2024, surpassing the pre-pandemic high of 45 million in 2019.
Lake Texcoco will join 63 other Ecohydrology Demonstration Sites around the world that are working to protect wetlands.

UNESCO designates first ecohydrology site in Mexico

0
The recently restored Lake Texcoco, located north of Mexico City, is the first natural area to be recognized by UNESCO in Mexico for its activities to support ecological recovery.
People shopping in a Mexican street.

Where to shop in Mexico and how to find what you need

4
From street vendor to luxurious department stories, Sarah DeVries has combed the nation to produce this shopping guide with a difference.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard with a chart detailing steel trade between the U.S. and Mexico

Mexico to fight ‘illogical’ steel tariffs, citing trade surplus in US’s favor

3
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard will present Mexico's case against the 25% tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum to U.S. officials next week.
Eating fresh salsa and chicharrón on a Mexico City food tour

Why taking a Mexico City food tour hits different

0
The capital is a food paradise, but would you know where to find the best?
Mexican-Style Fried Chicken with Chile Seco Honey Glaze

Buttermilk is dead: Long live Mexican Fried Chicken

9
The chef is from Kentucky, so we trust him when he tells us that Mexican Fried Chicken is undoubtedly the future of the artform.
Sopaipillas cheesecake bar

Sweet and light: The delightful world of sopapillas

0
Sopapillas are light, airy pastries, fried in oil and dusted with cinnamon and/or sugar, and served warm accompanied by honey or syrup. And they...
Bucket of tamales de bola, Chiapas food

State by Plate: Dishes of Chiapas

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Mexico's most southern state has a rich culinary tradition as old as the culture that lives there.