Monday, October 20, 2025

Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America

Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
Valle de Guadalupe

If you like the wine regions of Tuscany, then you will love Valle de Guadalupe in Mexico

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Italy's Tuscany region evokes visions of stunning scenery and incredible food and wines, but that can all be found in the state of Baja California as well!
Women in prison in Mexico

Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars

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Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
Sir Hugh Beaver

Mexico and ‘The Guinness Book of Records’

3
With more than 200 Guinness-certified records, Mexico as a penchant for impossible feats, from giant margaritas to time-traveling aliens.
Valle de Guadalupe

If you like the wine regions of Tuscany, then you will love Valle de...

1
Italy's Tuscany region evokes visions of stunning scenery and incredible food and wines, but that can all be found in the state of Baja California as well!
Women in prison in Mexico

Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars

4
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
Sir Hugh Beaver

Mexico and ‘The Guinness Book of Records’

3
With more than 200 Guinness-certified records, Mexico as a penchant for impossible feats, from giant margaritas to time-traveling aliens.
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Pan dulce

Taste of Mexico: Pan dulce

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it wouldn't be a proper Mexican morning without a steaming cup of coffee and a fresh pan dulce from your favorite bakery, explains resident foodie María Meléndez.
Stock image of a 500 Mexican peso bill next to a calculator

‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO

5
From his college days in Guadalajara during the '90s economic crisis to post-pandemic currency volatility, Travis Bembenek draws on personal experience to address common misconceptions about the peso.

Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America

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Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
B. Traven

The secret life of B. Traven, Mexico’s mysterious bestseller

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This man sold 30 million copies of his Mexican adventures. We have absolutely no idea who he actually was.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 18th

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Soccer stars, silver screens and sinking ships: Have you been paying attention to the headlines this week?
Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum praises the ‘heroism’ of flood responders: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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The president also had optimistic words about the renewed Mexico-EU tade agreement that takes effect in early 2026, which she described as very "beneficial."
Anthropology Museum

Congress’s lower house raises fees on tourist and residency visas

6
The fee hike on foreigners is accompanied by higher entry prices for everyone to museums and archaeological sites, and tax boosts on soda and electrolyte drinks.
A baby jaguar cub sits in dappled sunlight

Oaxaca sanctuary welcomes Yazu the jaguar cub, a sign of hope for the species

4
The one-month-old kitten can look forward to spending his early years in a nature simulator with no human contact, learning enough about survival in the wild to eventually be released.
trash from floods

A week after Mexico’s floods, the death toll is at 72 and dozens remain...

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Mudslides and damaged bridges have left several regions isolated, particularly in the states of Hidalgo and Veracruz, with 127 towns still virtually inaccessible.
Sheinbaum Oct. 13, 2025

Sheinbaum takes heat for flood response: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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"There was no scientific or meteorological condition that could have indicated to us that the rain would be of this magnitude," Sheinbaum said in response to criticism from a reporter who asked, "What happened?" to cause such a high death toll.
An aerial shot of Álamo, Veracruz, which was inundated by rainfall from the simultaneous passage of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond.

Flooding death toll reaches 64, Veracruz most affected with 29 dead, 18 missing

3
Various rivers burst their banks and landslides occurred in Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí and Querétaro as a result of the torrential rain associated with Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond last week.
A narrow, clear, turquoise-green waterway winding through a dense mangrove forest, with the distinctive aerial roots of the mangrove trees visible along the banks.

If you love Florida’s natural springs, you’ll love the Yucatán’s untamed Sian Ka’an

3
If you’ve ever been drawn to the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of Florida, then get ready to be captivated by this natural Caribbean gem on the doorstep of Tulum.
Pan dulce

Taste of Mexico: Pan dulce

3
it wouldn't be a proper Mexican morning without a steaming cup of coffee and a fresh pan dulce from your favorite bakery, explains resident foodie María Meléndez.
Stock image of a 500 Mexican peso bill next to a calculator

‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO

5
From his college days in Guadalajara during the '90s economic crisis to post-pandemic currency volatility, Travis Bembenek draws on personal experience to address common misconceptions about the peso.

Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America

29
Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
B. Traven

The secret life of B. Traven, Mexico’s mysterious bestseller

3
This man sold 30 million copies of his Mexican adventures. We have absolutely no idea who he actually was.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 18th

0
Soccer stars, silver screens and sinking ships: Have you been paying attention to the headlines this week?
Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum praises the ‘heroism’ of flood responders: Friday’s mañanera recapped

0
The president also had optimistic words about the renewed Mexico-EU tade agreement that takes effect in early 2026, which she described as very "beneficial."
green hydrgen plant office

Mexico’s first green hydrogen plant opens in Querétaro

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Querétaro, which has earned a reputation as a sustainable development-friendly state, now has a plant where hydrogen is isolated with clean energy, and in turn serves as clean energy.
Stock image of a 500 Mexican peso bill next to a calculator

‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO

5
From his college days in Guadalajara during the '90s economic crisis to post-pandemic currency volatility, Travis Bembenek draws on personal experience to address common misconceptions about the peso.

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...

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MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
former president AMLO

What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO

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A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
A video thumbnail showing two men in lucha libre outfits with the words "Confidently Wrong about Claudia Sheinbaum"

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about President Sheinbaum? Then we have...

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MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down misconceptions about the Mexican president in this week's podcast.
Yongmaotai logo

Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila

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Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
cars for export

Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...

0
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
The project turns Highway 58 into a four-lane highway and links it with Federal Highway 57 and 85, both of which travel from Mexico City to the U.S. border.

Nuevo León inaugurates first phase of US $1.2B Interserrana Highway

0
Nuevo León Governor Samuel García said the highway modernization project will streamline freight transportation and expedite travel to the northern border, while also cutting travel times from southern Nuevo León to Monterrey.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.37
CAD
13.11
EUR
21.43
glass of whiskey

Irish whiskey makers set their sights on Mexico’s ‘incredible’ growth potential

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To truly be the Cocktail Capital of the World, Mexico has to import Irish whiskey to go with the scotch and bourbon already here. The Irish Whiskey Association wants that to happen.
windmill

Energy Ministry sees 96% of private-sector energy investment going toward renewables

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While the private sector accounts for a minority of energy capacity production, its strong emphasis on renewables aligns with the government's emerging priority of energy diversity.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.37
CAD
13.11
EUR
21.43
Anthropology Museum

Congress’s lower house raises fees on tourist and residency visas

6
The fee hike on foreigners is accompanied by higher entry prices for everyone to museums and archaeological sites, and tax boosts on soda and electrolyte drinks.
Sheinbaum and graphic of machinery

Sheinbaum unveils flood website and says Fitch is ‘wrong’ about her latest reform: Thursday’s...

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According to the new website, 12,350 people are responding to the emergency brought on by the recent rains and flooding, with 30 helicopters delivering supplies.

Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America

29
Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
A close-up of two Mexican residency cards: a 'Residente Temporal' (Temporary Resident) card and a 'Residente Permanente' (Permanent Resident) card, on top of official INM immigration paperwork.

How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind

12
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
WhatsApp logo on bright green background with bubbles.

What’s up with Whatsapp in Mexico?

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You can keep your old fashioned text messages. Here, WhatsApp is the king of conversation.
Mango Deck on Playa Medano, Cabo San Lucas

How Mango Deck became the most iconic beachfront bar and restaurant in Los Cabos

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The legendary Los Cabos beach club discussed its past, present and future plans with MND Local reporter Chris Sands.
A woman in a white t-shirt stands next to a black touring motorcycle

Throttle therapy in the hills of Jalisco

3
Grab your leathers, pull on your helmet and ride for a slice of authentic Jalisco coastline you won't find anywhere else.
Tulum beach

A sharp drop in hotel occupancy has the Tulum tourism sector worried

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Sargassum fatigue and high prices are among the factors that could have contributed to the 17.5 percentage-point decline in hotel occupancy this past September in Tulum.
A close-up of two Mexican residency cards: a 'Residente Temporal' (Temporary Resident) card and a 'Residente Permanente' (Permanent Resident) card, on top of official INM immigration paperwork.

How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind

12
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
WhatsApp logo on bright green background with bubbles.

What’s up with Whatsapp in Mexico?

16
You can keep your old fashioned text messages. Here, WhatsApp is the king of conversation.

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...

5
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
former president AMLO

What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO

28
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
Mexico City homes

Where to find real estate in Mexico by personality type

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Whether extroverted, neurotic or agreeable, there's a Mexican town that's right for you.

Careyes: Community at the Heart of Costalegre’s Future

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In one of Mexico's most rapidly developing landscapes, Careyes offers a glimpse of a new Mexico and one that is attracting residents from across the globe.
Women in prison in Mexico

Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars

4
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
Sir Hugh Beaver

Mexico and ‘The Guinness Book of Records’

3
With more than 200 Guinness-certified records, Mexico as a penchant for impossible feats, from giant margaritas to time-traveling aliens.
Horror house at a Mexico City kermeses

Mexico City’s traditional horror houses at kermeses (and why you should never visit them)

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There are haunted houses, and there are these "casas del terror." Enter at your own risk!
Gilberto Mora

Can teen soccer star Gilberto Mora break Mexico’s World Cup curse?

3
The breakout star of the FIFA U20 World Cup, Gilberto Mora is the most promising Mexican footballer in decades.
A woman in a white t-shirt stands next to a black touring motorcycle

Throttle therapy in the hills of Jalisco

3
Grab your leathers, pull on your helmet and ride for a slice of authentic Jalisco coastline you won't find anywhere else.
Tulum beach

A sharp drop in hotel occupancy has the Tulum tourism sector worried

6
Sargassum fatigue and high prices are among the factors that could have contributed to the 17.5 percentage-point decline in hotel occupancy this past September in Tulum.
Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

2
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
A plate with three different types of Mexican salsa

Taste of Mexico: Salsa

5
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.
A water truck in Mexico

Inside Conagua’s quest to eliminate water theft in Mexico

0
The National Water Commission (Conagua) has detected more than 52,000 irregularities in water concessions, according to deputy director for water management Mauricio Rodríguez Alonso.
Dam protests in Sonora

A desert river under siege: Sonora communities say no to new dams

1
With water shortages in the northern state becoming ever more severe in the face of industrial concessions, community groups are mobilizing to save their towns, communities and lives.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

1
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
Valle de Guadalupe

If you like the wine regions of Tuscany, then you will love Valle de Guadalupe in Mexico

1
Italy's Tuscany region evokes visions of stunning scenery and incredible food and wines, but that can all be found in the state of Baja California as well!
Women in prison in Mexico

Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars

4
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
Sir Hugh Beaver

Mexico and ‘The Guinness Book of Records’

3
With more than 200 Guinness-certified records, Mexico as a penchant for impossible feats, from giant margaritas to time-traveling aliens.
Teammates in cycling gear and helmets places a palm crown on Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro

Giro del Veneto victory confirms Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s top 3 world ranking

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The 21-year-old Mexican has taken the cycling world by storm, racking up over a dozen high-profile wins this season.
Horror house at a Mexico City kermeses

Mexico City’s traditional horror houses at kermeses (and why you should never visit them)

0
There are haunted houses, and there are these "casas del terror." Enter at your own risk!
Gilberto Mora

Can teen soccer star Gilberto Mora break Mexico’s World Cup curse?

3
The breakout star of the FIFA U20 World Cup, Gilberto Mora is the most promising Mexican footballer in decades.

Mexico’s week in review: Flood recovery and booming electric vehicle exports

0
Other headlines include the U.S. decision to revoke dozens of politicians' visas and a groundbreaking lawsuit on behalf of Mexican whales.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 18th

0
Soccer stars, silver screens and sinking ships: Have you been paying attention to the headlines this week?
Anthropology Museum

Congress’s lower house raises fees on tourist and residency visas

6
The fee hike on foreigners is accompanied by higher entry prices for everyone to museums and archaeological sites, and tax boosts on soda and electrolyte drinks.
A baby jaguar cub sits in dappled sunlight

Oaxaca sanctuary welcomes Yazu the jaguar cub, a sign of hope for the species

4
The one-month-old kitten can look forward to spending his early years in a nature simulator with no human contact, learning enough about survival in the wild to eventually be released.
A house on Tonalá street in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City, where 22 families were recently evicted on unclear grounds.

Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year

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The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Mexico City homes

Where to find real estate in Mexico by personality type

0
Whether extroverted, neurotic or agreeable, there's a Mexican town that's right for you.

Careyes: Community at the Heart of Costalegre’s Future

3
In one of Mexico's most rapidly developing landscapes, Careyes offers a glimpse of a new Mexico and one that is attracting residents from across the globe.

Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought

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Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
A water truck in Mexico

Inside Conagua’s quest to eliminate water theft in Mexico

0
The National Water Commission (Conagua) has detected more than 52,000 irregularities in water concessions, according to deputy director for water management Mauricio Rodríguez Alonso.
Dam protests in Sonora

A desert river under siege: Sonora communities say no to new dams

1
With water shortages in the northern state becoming ever more severe in the face of industrial concessions, community groups are mobilizing to save their towns, communities and lives.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

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Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

1
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
Yongmaotai logo

Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila

0
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
cars for export

Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...

0
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
The project turns Highway 58 into a four-lane highway and links it with Federal Highway 57 and 85, both of which travel from Mexico City to the U.S. border.

Nuevo León inaugurates first phase of US $1.2B Interserrana Highway

0
Nuevo León Governor Samuel García said the highway modernization project will streamline freight transportation and expedite travel to the northern border, while also cutting travel times from southern Nuevo León to Monterrey.
Sheinbaum Oct. 13, 2025

Sheinbaum takes heat for flood response: Monday’s mañanera recapped

3
"There was no scientific or meteorological condition that could have indicated to us that the rain would be of this magnitude," Sheinbaum said in response to criticism from a reporter who asked, "What happened?" to cause such a high death toll.
An aerial shot of Álamo, Veracruz, which was inundated by rainfall from the simultaneous passage of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond.

Flooding death toll reaches 64, Veracruz most affected with 29 dead, 18 missing

3
Various rivers burst their banks and landslides occurred in Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí and Querétaro as a result of the torrential rain associated with Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond last week.
A narrow, clear, turquoise-green waterway winding through a dense mangrove forest, with the distinctive aerial roots of the mangrove trees visible along the banks.

If you love Florida’s natural springs, you’ll love the Yucatán’s untamed Sian Ka’an

3
If you’ve ever been drawn to the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of Florida, then get ready to be captivated by this natural Caribbean gem on the doorstep of Tulum.
forensic van parked outside a homicide

Does your town make the list of Mexico’s most violent municipalities?

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According to homicide data for the 12 months between September 2024 and August 2025, five popular tourism destinations are among Mexico's 50 most violent municipalities.
Pan dulce

Taste of Mexico: Pan dulce

3
it wouldn't be a proper Mexican morning without a steaming cup of coffee and a fresh pan dulce from your favorite bakery, explains resident foodie María Meléndez.
Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

2
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
A plate with three different types of Mexican salsa

Taste of Mexico: Salsa

5
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.

Move over Valle de Guadalupe, there’s a new wine region in town

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Puebla and Hidalgo wine might not be traditional, but these wineries and vineyards are aiming to change that.