Monday, October 21, 2024

Beauty is in the blue eye of the beholder

Casual racism in Mexico comes in many different forms, but it's most obvious when it comes to dating.
Monterrey's Santa Lucía Festival

17th annual Santa Lucía International Festival kicks off in Monterrey

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One of the most anticipated events is a live-to-film concert of The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack by Danny Elfman on Oct. 31.
Sheinbaum with school children during an event to announce the scholarship

5 key points to know about Sheinbaum’s new universal scholarship program

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The new Rita Cetina Gutiérrez Universal Scholarship Program will eventually benefit 21.4 million public school students across Mexico.
Police stand in front of the El Debate headquarters in Culiacán, Sinaloa

Press freedom advocates call for stronger protections after attack on Sinaloa newspaper

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A Sinaloa newspaper is the latest target in the ongoing war between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Monterrey's Santa Lucía Festival

17th annual Santa Lucía International Festival kicks off in Monterrey

0
One of the most anticipated events is a live-to-film concert of The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack by Danny Elfman on Oct. 31.
Sheinbaum with school children during an event to announce the scholarship

5 key points to know about Sheinbaum’s new universal scholarship program

0
The new Rita Cetina Gutiérrez Universal Scholarship Program will eventually benefit 21.4 million public school students across Mexico.
Police stand in front of the El Debate headquarters in Culiacán, Sinaloa

Press freedom advocates call for stronger protections after attack on Sinaloa newspaper

0
A Sinaloa newspaper is the latest target in the ongoing war between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Mexico's manufacturing sector

Mexico’s manufacturing sector contracts, annual growth slows to 0.5% in September

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The secondary sector contracted on a month-over-month basis in both August (-0.5%) and September (-0.1%).
Mexican thanksgiving cake

The perfect Mexican cake for a Mexican Thanksgiving

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It wouldn't be a true North American celebration without something from Mexico, so try combining these classic Mexican flavors for a Thanksgiving dessert to be grateful for.
Art of the Story San Miguel

A new, genre-bending 3-day festival comes to San Miguel de Allende

0
The Art of the Story festival wants you to forget what you know about creativity and embrace the new and unknown.
Carol Romain

The Canadian who was declared Zihuatanejo’s ‘Woman of the Year’

0
From reluctant immigrant to award-winning charity worker, Carol has dedicated her life to supporting the children of Guerrero.
John Wayne as a Mexican cowboy

The original Cowboys come from Mexico

2
It's no surprise that in the lands that were once Mexico, those that drove the cattle and pioneered the great ranches were Mexican themselves.
Taste of Mexico: Mezcal

Taste of Mexico: Mezcal

5
Sorry Tequila, the true spirit of the nation come from the rolling hills of Oaxaca.
It is estimated that nearly 40% of Mexico's workforce makes 13 dollars or less per day.

Can you live on US $13 a day? Our CEO’s perspective on Mexico’s minimum wage

13
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek offers some counterarguments to the idea that increasing Mexico's minimum wage is bad for business.
Los Cabos population growth

The numbers behind the explosive Los Cabos population growth

0
No longer a sleepy beach haven, just how big is Los Cabos now anyway?
Casual racism in Mexico, as evidenced by Luis Miguel

Beauty is in the blue eye of the beholder

16
Casual racism in Mexico comes in many different forms, but it's most obvious when it comes to dating.
Mexico's manufacturing sector

Mexico’s manufacturing sector contracts, annual growth slows to 0.5% in September

0
The secondary sector contracted on a month-over-month basis in both August (-0.5%) and September (-0.1%).
Mexican thanksgiving cake

The perfect Mexican cake for a Mexican Thanksgiving

0
It wouldn't be a true North American celebration without something from Mexico, so try combining these classic Mexican flavors for a Thanksgiving dessert to be grateful for.
Art of the Story San Miguel

A new, genre-bending 3-day festival comes to San Miguel de Allende

0
The Art of the Story festival wants you to forget what you know about creativity and embrace the new and unknown.
Carol Romain

The Canadian who was declared Zihuatanejo’s ‘Woman of the Year’

0
From reluctant immigrant to award-winning charity worker, Carol has dedicated her life to supporting the children of Guerrero.
John Wayne as a Mexican cowboy

The original Cowboys come from Mexico

2
It's no surprise that in the lands that were once Mexico, those that drove the cattle and pioneered the great ranches were Mexican themselves.
Taste of Mexico: Mezcal

Taste of Mexico: Mezcal

5
Sorry Tequila, the true spirit of the nation come from the rolling hills of Oaxaca.
It is estimated that nearly 40% of Mexico's workforce makes 13 dollars or less per day.

Can you live on US $13 a day? Our CEO’s perspective on...

13
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek offers some counterarguments to the idea that increasing Mexico's minimum wage is bad for business.
Palacio de Minería

18 must-see landmarks on the oldest street in the Americas

2
A leisurely walk down the capital's oldest street reveals centuries of history before your eyes.
A older man looks up at screen that reads "Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia" at the 2024 Morelia International Film Festival

22nd annual edition of the Morelia International Film Festival opens Friday

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American director Ford Francis Coppola will be a special guest at the festival, which will feature hundreds of Mexican and international film screenings.
Mexican slang dictionary: Chingar

Mexican slang 101: Chingar

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This is maybe the most versatile word in Mexico - and one of the rudest! Here's how you use it.
Keep mexico's beaches clean

10 easy steps to help keep Mexico’s beaches clean

9
Mexico's beaches are world famous for a good reason, but we should all play our part in helping keep them clean when we visit.
Sanofi recently confirmed an investment of US $50 million to expand its plant in Ocoyoacac, México state

French companies to invest US $3B in nearshoring to Mexico

1
At a nearshoring event on Thursday, French Ambassador to Mexico Delphine Borione celebrated three recent investment announcements from French companies.
Manzanillo, Colima port

WSJ: Sheinbaum administration wants US help to reduce Mexico’s imports from China

4
The Wall Street Journal reported on this administration's plan to reduce dependence on China, with help from foreign manufacturers operating in Mexico.
BYD showroom with cars on display and people shopping

US lawmakers pressure Sheinbaum to address Chinese ‘connected’ car concerns

4
The lawmakers' letter warned Sheinbaum that Chinese vehicles made or sold in Mexico pose a cyber threat to North America.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.97
CAD
14.43
Mexicans shopping for Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead 2024: Consumer spending to surpass 45 billion pesos

2
The estimate represents a 10% increase compared to 2023, when Mexican families spent 41.2 billion pesos on purchases related to the holiday.
Sanofi recently confirmed an investment of US $50 million to expand its plant in Ocoyoacac, México state

French companies to invest US $3B in nearshoring to Mexico

1
At a nearshoring event on Thursday, French Ambassador to Mexico Delphine Borione celebrated three recent investment announcements from French companies.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.97
CAD
14.43
President Sheinbaum stands in front of a Mexican flag at her morning press conference

Sheinbaum refuses judge’s order to withdraw judicial reform

13
A public official who defies an injunction can get up to nine years in prison — if the attorney general chooses to enforce the law.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium in front of a photo of Felipe Calderón and Genaro García Luna.

Former President Calderón responds to García Luna’s drug trafficking sentence

5
The former Mexican commander-in-chief denied knowledge of his top security official's side hustle with the Sinaloa Cartel.
Casual racism in Mexico, as evidenced by Luis Miguel

Beauty is in the blue eye of the beholder

16
Casual racism in Mexico comes in many different forms, but it's most obvious when it comes to dating.
Mexican slang dictionary: Chingar

Mexican slang 101: Chingar

0
This is maybe the most versatile word in Mexico - and one of the rudest! Here's how you use it.
Sex in your 60s

Therapy talk: Jenna on embracing sexuality at 63 and beyond!

4
There's no time like the present to enjoy yourself and find new ways to live your best life, says therapy professional Jenna Mayhew.
Palacio de Minería

18 must-see landmarks on the oldest street in the Americas

2
A leisurely walk down the capital's oldest street reveals centuries of history before your eyes.
Keep mexico's beaches clean

10 easy steps to help keep Mexico’s beaches clean

9
Mexico's beaches are world famous for a good reason, but we should all play our part in helping keep them clean when we visit.
Nuevo León is an industrial state that previously put very little emphasis on tourism.

Tourism to Nuevo León shoots up 250%

1
The Nuevo León Tourism Ministry, created in 2021, is already preparing for the influx of tourists to the state during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mexican slang dictionary: Chingar

Mexican slang 101: Chingar

0
This is maybe the most versatile word in Mexico - and one of the rudest! Here's how you use it.
Sex in your 60s

Therapy talk: Jenna on embracing sexuality at 63 and beyond!

4
There's no time like the present to enjoy yourself and find new ways to live your best life, says therapy professional Jenna Mayhew.
Police stand in front of the El Debate headquarters in Culiacán, Sinaloa

Press freedom advocates call for stronger protections after attack on Sinaloa newspaper

0
A Sinaloa newspaper is the latest target in the ongoing war between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Mexico's manufacturing sector

Mexico’s manufacturing sector contracts, annual growth slows to 0.5% in September

0
The secondary sector contracted on a month-over-month basis in both August (-0.5%) and September (-0.1%).
Airbnb logo

Mexico City caps Airbnb rentals at 180 days to curb gentrification

5
The reform is part of several recent initiatives to promote balance in the temporary rental market and support the hotel industry in the capital.
San Miguel de Allende real estate

The insider’s guide to investing in real estate in San Miguel de Allende

4
Everything you need to know about buying real estate in San Miguel de Allende, from the best neighborhoods to how to close on that dream new home.
Art of the Story San Miguel

A new, genre-bending 3-day festival comes to San Miguel de Allende

0
The Art of the Story festival wants you to forget what you know about creativity and embrace the new and unknown.
John Wayne as a Mexican cowboy

The original Cowboys come from Mexico

2
It's no surprise that in the lands that were once Mexico, those that drove the cattle and pioneered the great ranches were Mexican themselves.
Los Cabos population growth

The numbers behind the explosive Los Cabos population growth

0
No longer a sleepy beach haven, just how big is Los Cabos now anyway?
Mexican player disputes a ball with the American opponent.

El Tri beats USMNT 2-0 for the first time in 5 years

0
Team USA didn’t get their first shot on goal until minute 79, held back by a strong midfield performance from Mexico's Raúl Jímenez.
Keep mexico's beaches clean

10 easy steps to help keep Mexico’s beaches clean

9
Mexico's beaches are world famous for a good reason, but we should all play our part in helping keep them clean when we visit.
Nuevo León is an industrial state that previously put very little emphasis on tourism.

Tourism to Nuevo León shoots up 250%

1
The Nuevo León Tourism Ministry, created in 2021, is already preparing for the influx of tourists to the state during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Taste of Mexico: Mezcal

Taste of Mexico: Mezcal

5
Sorry Tequila, the true spirit of the nation come from the rolling hills of Oaxaca.
Enchiladas Suizas

Celebrate fall with these roasted vegetable Enchiladas Suizas in chile ancho Sauce

0
The nights are drawing in, so warm your belly (and your mouth) with these spicy, hearty, totally-not-swiss enchiladas.
Where to live in Mexico 2024 guide: Mexico City

Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Mexico City

8
Art, history, culture, music and quite possibly the best food scene in the entire world - there's nowhere quite like the capital when it comes to Mexico living.
MND Where to Live in Mexico: Guanajuato

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Guanajuato state

7
Two of Mexico's most indisputably beautiful cities, including a legend of Mexico living, await those considering living in central Guanajuato state.

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.
Monterrey's Santa Lucía Festival

17th annual Santa Lucía International Festival kicks off in Monterrey

0
One of the most anticipated events is a live-to-film concert of The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack by Danny Elfman on Oct. 31.
Art of the Story San Miguel

A new, genre-bending 3-day festival comes to San Miguel de Allende

0
The Art of the Story festival wants you to forget what you know about creativity and embrace the new and unknown.
John Wayne as a Mexican cowboy

The original Cowboys come from Mexico

2
It's no surprise that in the lands that were once Mexico, those that drove the cattle and pioneered the great ranches were Mexican themselves.
Carol Romain

The Canadian who was declared Zihuatanejo’s ‘Woman of the Year’

0
From reluctant immigrant to award-winning charity worker, Carol has dedicated her life to supporting the children of Guerrero.
Los Cabos population growth

The numbers behind the explosive Los Cabos population growth

0
No longer a sleepy beach haven, just how big is Los Cabos now anyway?
Mexican player disputes a ball with the American opponent.

El Tri beats USMNT 2-0 for the first time in 5 years

0
Team USA didn’t get their first shot on goal until minute 79, held back by a strong midfield performance from Mexico's Raúl Jímenez.
Sheinbaum with school children during an event to announce the scholarship

5 key points to know about Sheinbaum’s new universal scholarship program

0
The new Rita Cetina Gutiérrez Universal Scholarship Program will eventually benefit 21.4 million public school students across Mexico.
Police stand in front of the El Debate headquarters in Culiacán, Sinaloa

Press freedom advocates call for stronger protections after attack on Sinaloa newspaper

0
A Sinaloa newspaper is the latest target in the ongoing war between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Mexico's manufacturing sector

Mexico’s manufacturing sector contracts, annual growth slows to 0.5% in September

0
The secondary sector contracted on a month-over-month basis in both August (-0.5%) and September (-0.1%).
Drought at the Benito Juárez dam, part of the Mexico water crisis

Mexico’s water crisis: Day Zero and the looming threat of scarcity

1
The headlines suggest Mexico is staring down a total water shortage: But what's the truth?
Mexican thanksgiving cake

The perfect Mexican cake for a Mexican Thanksgiving

0
It wouldn't be a true North American celebration without something from Mexico, so try combining these classic Mexican flavors for a Thanksgiving dessert to be grateful for.
Taste of Mexico: Mezcal

Taste of Mexico: Mezcal

5
Sorry Tequila, the true spirit of the nation come from the rolling hills of Oaxaca.
Enchiladas Suizas

Celebrate fall with these roasted vegetable Enchiladas Suizas in chile ancho Sauce

0
The nights are drawing in, so warm your belly (and your mouth) with these spicy, hearty, totally-not-swiss enchiladas.
Sustancia design artwork

How one interior designer is using ancient pottery techniques to create modern art

0
Modern interior design sensibilities inform Indigenous craftwork to produce art that is Mexican to the core.
Airbnb logo

Mexico City caps Airbnb rentals at 180 days to curb gentrification

5
The reform is part of several recent initiatives to promote balance in the temporary rental market and support the hotel industry in the capital.
San Miguel de Allende real estate

The insider’s guide to investing in real estate in San Miguel de Allende

4
Everything you need to know about buying real estate in San Miguel de Allende, from the best neighborhoods to how to close on that dream new home.
CDMX legislators raise their hands to vote on a rent control law

Mexico City legislature tightens rent control, tying increases to inflation

7
As the city faces an affordable housing crisis, lawmakers hope the new law will put a damper on rising housing costs.
You may be surprised by the winners and losers of MND's Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide.

MND’s Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: The best and worst places for...

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After months of deliberation and debate, Mexico News Daily has determined the “Best City for Mexico Living 2024.”
Where to live in Mexico 2024 guide: Mexico City

Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Mexico City

8
Art, history, culture, music and quite possibly the best food scene in the entire world - there's nowhere quite like the capital when it comes to Mexico living.
MND Where to Live in Mexico: Guanajuato

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Guanajuato state

7
Two of Mexico's most indisputably beautiful cities, including a legend of Mexico living, await those considering living in central Guanajuato state.

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.
Sanofi recently confirmed an investment of US $50 million to expand its plant in Ocoyoacac, México state

French companies to invest US $3B in nearshoring to Mexico

1
At a nearshoring event on Thursday, French Ambassador to Mexico Delphine Borione celebrated three recent investment announcements from French companies.
Manzanillo, Colima port

WSJ: Sheinbaum administration wants US help to reduce Mexico’s imports from China

4
The Wall Street Journal reported on this administration's plan to reduce dependence on China, with help from foreign manufacturers operating in Mexico.
BYD showroom with cars on display and people shopping

US lawmakers pressure Sheinbaum to address Chinese ‘connected’ car concerns

4
The lawmakers' letter warned Sheinbaum that Chinese vehicles made or sold in Mexico pose a cyber threat to North America.
Palacio de Minería

18 must-see landmarks on the oldest street in the Americas

2
A leisurely walk down the capital's oldest street reveals centuries of history before your eyes.
A older man looks up at screen that reads "Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia" at the 2024 Morelia International Film Festival

22nd annual edition of the Morelia International Film Festival opens Friday

0
American director Ford Francis Coppola will be a special guest at the festival, which will feature hundreds of Mexican and international film screenings.
Mexican slang dictionary: Chingar

Mexican slang 101: Chingar

0
This is maybe the most versatile word in Mexico - and one of the rudest! Here's how you use it.
Keep mexico's beaches clean

10 easy steps to help keep Mexico’s beaches clean

9
Mexico's beaches are world famous for a good reason, but we should all play our part in helping keep them clean when we visit.
It is estimated that nearly 40% of Mexico's workforce makes 13 dollars or less per day.

Can you live on US $13 a day? Our CEO’s perspective on Mexico’s minimum wage

13
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek offers some counterarguments to the idea that increasing Mexico's minimum wage is bad for business.
Libertad dam in Nuevo León

Water in Mexico: A new series coming to MND

12
Mexico faces daunting challenges when it comes to water - Mexico News Daily's upcoming series will help inform and educate readers on this vital issue.
President Claudia Sheinbaum at her inauguration

A wish list for President Claudia Sheinbaum from our CEO

29
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek has some ideas for President Claudia Sheinbaum on politics, business and foreign policy.
It is estimated that nearly 40% of Mexico's workforce makes 13 dollars or less per day.

Can you live on US $13 a day? Our CEO’s perspective on Mexico’s minimum wage

13
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek offers some counterarguments to the idea that increasing Mexico's minimum wage is bad for business.
Libertad dam in Nuevo León

Water in Mexico: A new series coming to MND

12
Mexico faces daunting challenges when it comes to water - Mexico News Daily's upcoming series will help inform and educate readers on this vital issue.
President Claudia Sheinbaum at her inauguration

A wish list for President Claudia Sheinbaum from our CEO

29
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek has some ideas for President Claudia Sheinbaum on politics, business and foreign policy.