2 US embassy employees and 2 Chihuahua officials killed in car accident following anti-cartel operation
A U.S. Embassy spokesman said the men were “collaborating with the Chihuahua authorities in the fight against cartel activities.” The narco-labs targeted by the operation allegedly belong to the Sinaloa Cartel.
A new 30-km north-south bike route opens in Mexico City
The new bike path, with lighting for night rides, connects the city center with Estadio Azteca, following the Calzada de Tlalpan, the city's major north-south route since Aztec times.
The donkey, the street cart, the drug lord: The insidious media stereotypes still used to portray Mexico
While stereotypical speech or text about Mexico is often quickly called out these days, Charlotte Smith discusses how even well-intentioned portrayals of Mexico can fall prey to choosing reductive, clichéd images.
2 US embassy employees and 2 Chihuahua officials killed in car accident following anti-cartel...
A U.S. Embassy spokesman said the men were “collaborating with the Chihuahua authorities in the fight against cartel activities.” The narco-labs targeted by the operation allegedly belong to the Sinaloa Cartel.
A new 30-km north-south bike route opens in Mexico City
The new bike path, with lighting for night rides, connects the city center with Estadio Azteca, following the Calzada de Tlalpan, the city's major north-south route since Aztec times.
The donkey, the street cart, the drug lord: The insidious media stereotypes still used...
While stereotypical speech or text about Mexico is often quickly called out these days, Charlotte Smith discusses how even well-intentioned portrayals of Mexico can fall prey to choosing reductive, clichéd images.
Heineken aims to employ hundreds of repatriated Mexicans with border store expansion
Dubbed “Welcome Back, Paisano,” the campaign aligns with Heineken's “Bringing a Better World” sustainability strategy, focusing on social impact and economic inclusion for vulnerable groups.
Next season’s Mexico City NBA game will pit the Denver Nuggets against the Indiana...
As in previous years when the NBA's Mexico game was scheduled early in November, a Day of the Dead vibe will surround the game itself, with the usual marigolds, bright colors and skeletons.
Zacatecas residents vote to reject dam project that would divert their river and flood...
The dam and aqueduct are promoted as addressing the state's water-starved urban core, but opponents see industrial activity, proposed new mines and the Modelo Brewery as the ultimate beneficiaries.
Shooting at Teotihuacán leaves 2 dead, at least 6 wounded
A gunman killed a Canadian woman at the Teotihuacán archaeological site near Mexico City on Monday, authorities said.
After flying coach to Barcelona, Sheinbaum reminds Mexico she is a ‘normal’ person: Monday’s...
Fresh off her whirlwind trip to Spain for a leftist political summit, President Sheinbaum on Monday remarked on her choice to fly in economy class as well as the news that two U.S. Embassy staffers and two senior Chihuahua officials were killed in a car accident Sunday.
Spaniards conquer LIV Golf Mexico City tournament, with Jon Rahm winning at 21 under...
After Rahm, the 24-year-old Barcelona native David Puig finished second on the leaderboard, while 22-year-old Valencian Josele Ballester took third place at the four-day golf tournament that included a Los Ángeles Azules concert.
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roundup
From the loss of a beloved restaurant to a new charity project making every birthday special, the community is out and about in San Miguel de Allende.
El Jalapeño: Tourist travels 2000 miles to try record Guacamole; upset by lack of...
A man flew to Michoacán for the world's largest guacamole and left without a single chip. He ate four portions anyway. He gave it four stars. This is his story.
The resplendent quetzal is a gem of Mexican birds
The quetzal has a long history in Mexico, but birdwatchers nowadays will mainly find them in the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas.
Which Mexican states have the most popular governors?
From Querétaro's beloved Gov. Kuri to the deeply unpopular Gov. Monreal of Zacatecas, see where your state leader ranks.
Meet Yuji, the abandoned baby monkey stealing hearts at the Guadalajara Zoo
Yuji joins Punch, a baby macaque in Japan, and Linh Mai, an Asian elephant calf in Washington, as newborns rejected by their mothers but adopted by animal experts and an adoring public.
Mexico in numbers: Mexico’s biggest and smallest states
Why does Oaxaca have more than 100 times more municipalities than Baja California Sur? Here's a hint: It's not about size. Find the answer in this week's edition of "Mexico in numbers
Heineken aims to employ hundreds of repatriated Mexicans with border store expansion
Dubbed “Welcome Back, Paisano,” the campaign aligns with Heineken's “Bringing a Better World” sustainability strategy, focusing on social impact and economic inclusion for vulnerable groups.
Next season’s Mexico City NBA game will pit the Denver Nuggets against the Indiana Pacers
As in previous years when the NBA's Mexico game was scheduled early in November, a Day of the Dead vibe will surround the game itself, with the usual marigolds, bright colors and skeletons.
Zacatecas residents vote to reject dam project that would divert their river and flood 3 communities
The dam and aqueduct are promoted as addressing the state's water-starved urban core, but opponents see industrial activity, proposed new mines and the Modelo Brewery as the ultimate beneficiaries.
Shooting at Teotihuacán leaves 2 dead, at least 6 wounded
A gunman killed a Canadian woman at the Teotihuacán archaeological site near Mexico City on Monday, authorities said.
After flying coach to Barcelona, Sheinbaum reminds Mexico she is a ‘normal’ person: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Fresh off her whirlwind trip to Spain for a leftist political summit, President Sheinbaum on Monday remarked on her choice to fly in economy class as well as the news that two U.S. Embassy staffers and two senior Chihuahua officials were killed in a car accident Sunday.
Spaniards conquer LIV Golf Mexico City tournament, with Jon Rahm winning at 21 under par
After Rahm, the 24-year-old Barcelona native David Puig finished second on the leaderboard, while 22-year-old Valencian Josele Ballester took third place at the four-day golf tournament that included a Los Ángeles Azules concert.
Heineken aims to employ hundreds of repatriated Mexicans with border store...
Dubbed “Welcome Back, Paisano,” the campaign aligns with Heineken's “Bringing a Better World” sustainability strategy, focusing on social impact and economic inclusion for vulnerable groups.
Why it’s news that Sheinbaum flew coach class to Spain: A perspective from our...
On Friday, President Sheinbaum once again traveled internationally in an economy seat, this time to Barcelona, Spain. CEO of MND Travis Bembenek reflects on the leadership and "breath of fresh air" that this exemplifies by a president of Mexico, or any country in the world.
Introducing MND’s most ambitious initiative yet, MND Insights: A message from our CEO
MND is launching new series of indexes on safety, health care, the peso, the economy and Sheinbaum — giving readers clearer data to understand and debate Mexico’s biggest questions.
If you know where to look, Mexico is changing quickly: A perspective from our...
Between high-tech exports, shrinking family sizes and an increasingly positive economic outlook, Mexico's future is brighter than ever, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
How safe really is Mexico for expats? A message from Travis Bembenek, CEO of Mexico...
Mexico News Daily introduces a new initiative to provide real answers to the perennial question of safety in Mexico, based on the experiences people who actually live here.
Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.31
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12.69
EUR
20.40
Flex is making a billion-dollar bet on AI manufacturing in Mexico
The diversified manufacturing partner has invested US $2.3 billion in Mexico over the last decade, but this latest injection of funds is meant to take its role in Mexico's tech sector to a new level.
Setback for Mexico: Canadian court reopens US $270 million NAFTA case against Pemex
The Canadian court revived a NAFTA-era dispute that could cost Mexico hundreds of millions of dollars and has already cost a Mexican company its very existence.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.31
CAD
12.69
EUR
20.40
Why it’s news that Sheinbaum flew coach class to Spain: A perspective from our...
On Friday, President Sheinbaum once again traveled internationally in an economy seat, this time to Barcelona, Spain. CEO of MND Travis Bembenek reflects on the leadership and "breath of fresh air" that this exemplifies by a president of Mexico, or any country in the world.
The AIFA train’s inauguration and a possible papal visit: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Interior Minister Rodríguez led Friday's presser in the president's stead, reporting on the return of 200,000 Mexicans from the U.S. and a possible visit from the pope, among other topics.
After flying coach to Barcelona, Sheinbaum reminds Mexico she is a...
Fresh off her whirlwind trip to Spain for a leftist political summit, President Sheinbaum on Monday remarked on her choice to fly in economy class as well as the news that two U.S. Embassy staffers and two senior Chihuahua officials were killed in a car accident Sunday.
False friends: Spanish and English words that look similar, but have different meanings
Spanish and English have words that appear similar. But over time, their meanings have evolved, making them tricky for those learning a new language.
Mexican dad jokes: Harder than ours
Somewhere between cringe humor and the glorious double entendre sits the ultimate art form: The Mexican dad joke.
Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly
Mexico's new Universal Health Service will allow patients to seek care at any public health institution — IMSS, ISSSTE, or IMSS Bienestar — when cross-institutional services launch in January 2027.
An archaeologist’s guide to the ancient Maya city of Calakmul
Calakmul was an important city for the ancient Maya and its ruins still fascinate today. Dr. Pablo Mumary shares tips on what to see and how to get there.
Safe to visit or not? The truth about traveling to Guerrero
Despite warnings from foreign governments, Guerrero has a lot to offer visitors to the lush Pacific coast.
Val’Quirico, Mexico’s Italian-inspired getaway
The flagship of the "Kingdoms of Mexico" program, Val'Quirico, a European style getaway in the heart of Mexico, has become a uniquely popular tourist destination.
Mexican dad jokes: Harder than ours
Somewhere between cringe humor and the glorious double entendre sits the ultimate art form: The Mexican dad joke.
Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly
Mexico's new Universal Health Service will allow patients to seek care at any public health institution — IMSS, ISSSTE, or IMSS Bienestar — when cross-institutional services launch in January 2027.
Introducing MND’s most ambitious initiative yet, MND Insights: A message from our CEO
MND is launching new series of indexes on safety, health care, the peso, the economy and Sheinbaum — giving readers clearer data to understand and debate Mexico’s biggest questions.
If you know where to look, Mexico is changing quickly: A perspective from our...
Between high-tech exports, shrinking family sizes and an increasingly positive economic outlook, Mexico's future is brighter than ever, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico
Buying and selling property in Mexico are different processes, but with each its important to get the details right ... and to find the right real estate agent.
Highest housing prices in Mexico? That would be Mexico City, Baja California Sur and...
The average price of a house in Mexico is 1.86 million pesos (US $104,323). In Mexico City, that average more than doubles. And if you really want to live in a beach resort community, well, those averages don't apply.
Exvotos, the quirky Mexican way to obtain miracles
Small paintings called exvotos are a traditional way to say thank you to saints and other Catholic religious figures in Mexico, and they have been popular for a very long time.
Why is the Gelman art collection so controversial?
Since the death of the Gelmans, controversy has surrounded whether their iconic collection of art can leave the country, and for how long.
MND Local: The long, sad decline of the vaquita porpoise, and its last remaining...
Mexico's rarest marine animal continues to slide inexorably towards extinction, unless last-ditch conservation attempts can prove successful.
‘Whales or gas’: Opposition builds against LNG projects in Gulf of California
A liquified natural gas project that would use the Gulf of California as a shipping lane threatens massive and irreversible environmental damage. But artists and activists are fighting back.
Safe to visit or not? The truth about traveling to Guerrero
Despite warnings from foreign governments, Guerrero has a lot to offer visitors to the lush Pacific coast.
Val’Quirico, Mexico’s Italian-inspired getaway
The flagship of the "Kingdoms of Mexico" program, Val'Quirico, a European style getaway in the heart of Mexico, has become a uniquely popular tourist destination.
Chocolate adventures in the Yucatán Peninsula
Peggy Sijswerda and husband Pete went in search of chocolate-flavored enchantment in Yucatán, Mexico and Belize, and found plenty of it.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
On the ground with the Guadalajara water crisis
Protests continue in Guadalajara, despite the recent firing of the head of Guadalajara's water agency amid an ongoing water crisis.
Mexico City’s traditional agricultural canals are at risk of disappearing. Meet the activists trying...
Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
The resplendent quetzal is a gem of Mexican birds
The quetzal has a long history in Mexico, but birdwatchers nowadays will mainly find them in the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas.
Exvotos, the quirky Mexican way to obtain miracles
Small paintings called exvotos are a traditional way to say thank you to saints and other Catholic religious figures in Mexico, and they have been popular for a very long time.
Why is the Gelman art collection so controversial?
Since the death of the Gelmans, controversy has surrounded whether their iconic collection of art can leave the country, and for how long.
Netflix lands exclusive Mexican streaming deal for the Gold Cup tournament, Nations League Finals
The two premier regional tournaments in North America will now be seen only on Netflix, as major soccer events in the Western Hemisphere move away from free television viewing.
MND Local: The long, sad decline of the vaquita porpoise, and its last remaining hope to avoid extinction
Mexico's rarest marine animal continues to slide inexorably towards extinction, unless last-ditch conservation attempts can prove successful.
‘Whales or gas’: Opposition builds against LNG projects in Gulf of California
A liquified natural gas project that would use the Gulf of California as a shipping lane threatens massive and irreversible environmental damage. But artists and activists are fighting back.
2 US embassy employees and 2 Chihuahua officials killed in car accident following anti-cartel...
A U.S. Embassy spokesman said the men were “collaborating with the Chihuahua authorities in the fight against cartel activities.” The narco-labs targeted by the operation allegedly belong to the Sinaloa Cartel.
A new 30-km north-south bike route opens in Mexico City
The new bike path, with lighting for night rides, connects the city center with Estadio Azteca, following the Calzada de Tlalpan, the city's major north-south route since Aztec times.
Next season’s Mexico City NBA game will pit the Denver Nuggets against the Indiana...
As in previous years when the NBA's Mexico game was scheduled early in November, a Day of the Dead vibe will surround the game itself, with the usual marigolds, bright colors and skeletons.
Zacatecas residents vote to reject dam project that would divert their river and flood...
The dam and aqueduct are promoted as addressing the state's water-starved urban core, but opponents see industrial activity, proposed new mines and the Modelo Brewery as the ultimate beneficiaries.
What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico
Buying and selling property in Mexico are different processes, but with each its important to get the details right ... and to find the right real estate agent.
Highest housing prices in Mexico? That would be Mexico City, Baja California Sur and...
The average price of a house in Mexico is 1.86 million pesos (US $104,323). In Mexico City, that average more than doubles. And if you really want to live in a beach resort community, well, those averages don't apply.
Zacatecas residents vote to reject dam project that would divert their river and flood...
The dam and aqueduct are promoted as addressing the state's water-starved urban core, but opponents see industrial activity, proposed new mines and the Modelo Brewery as the ultimate beneficiaries.
On the ground with the Guadalajara water crisis
Protests continue in Guadalajara, despite the recent firing of the head of Guadalajara's water agency amid an ongoing water crisis.
Mexico City’s traditional agricultural canals are at risk of disappearing. Meet the activists trying...
Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers.
Which Mexican states have the most popular governors?
From Querétaro's beloved Gov. Kuri to the deeply unpopular Gov. Monreal of Zacatecas, see where your state leader ranks.
Meet Yuji, the abandoned baby monkey stealing hearts at the Guadalajara Zoo
Yuji joins Punch, a baby macaque in Japan, and Linh Mai, an Asian elephant calf in Washington, as newborns rejected by their mothers but adopted by animal experts and an adoring public.
Mexico in numbers: Mexico’s biggest and smallest states
Why does Oaxaca have more than 100 times more municipalities than Baja California Sur? Here's a hint: It's not about size. Find the answer in this week's edition of "Mexico in numbers
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
How AI wants to change agriculture in Mexico
New investment in AI-powered tools could help transform agricultural efficiency in Mexico and Latin America, and one new platform is aiming to help farmers hit it big.
Chocolate adventures in the Yucatán Peninsula
Peggy Sijswerda and husband Pete went in search of chocolate-flavored enchantment in Yucatán, Mexico and Belize, and found plenty of it.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
3 authentic Mexican recipes (and secret cooking tips) from my abuelita
Ever wanted to know how to make authentic Mexican frijoles refritos? MND writer Gaby Solis shares her grandmother's recipe, plus recipes for chilaquiles and other Mexican comfort foods.
