10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)

From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.
Japanese-inspired boutique hotel Japoneza in Tlaxcala

Immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture at this Tlaxcala boutique destination hotel

0
Japoneza, a Japanese-inspired boutique hotel in Tlaxcala's mountains, is one of Mexico's most unique vacation getaways, thanks to its traditional amenities and stunning natural setting.
A cityscape of Monterrey, Nuevo León

The boom up north: A perspective from our CEO

0
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek returns to Monterrey after six years away to find a city transformed by impressive infrastructure, surging investment and sky-high ambition.
Sheinbaum, Rodriguez Carpio and Luz Gonzalez

Víctor Rodríguez resigns as Pemex director after a month of troubles

3
President Sheinbaum, a longtime associate of Rodriguez, said he had only committed to a year and a half on the job, and that his departure was not related to the oil spill or Pemex's ongoing financial woes.
Japanese-inspired boutique hotel Japoneza in Tlaxcala

Immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture at this Tlaxcala boutique destination hotel

0
Japoneza, a Japanese-inspired boutique hotel in Tlaxcala's mountains, is one of Mexico's most unique vacation getaways, thanks to its traditional amenities and stunning natural setting.
A cityscape of Monterrey, Nuevo León

The boom up north: A perspective from our CEO

0
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek returns to Monterrey after six years away to find a city transformed by impressive infrastructure, surging investment and sky-high ambition.
Sheinbaum, Rodriguez Carpio and Luz Gonzalez

Víctor Rodríguez resigns as Pemex director after a month of troubles

3
President Sheinbaum, a longtime associate of Rodriguez, said he had only committed to a year and a half on the job, and that his departure was not related to the oil spill or Pemex's ongoing financial woes.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Japan PM Sanae Takaichi

Opinion: Sheinbaum, Meloni and Takaichi — a comparison worth exploring

6
For the first time in modern history, women lead Mexico, Italy and Japan at the same time. They have almost nothing else in common — and that is precisely the point, writes María Meléndez.
The interior of Banorte Stadium, aka Azteca Stadium, now Mexico City Stadium for the duration of the 2026 World Cup

FIFA takes over Azteca Stadium, now ‘Mexico City Stadium,’ for World Cup

0
The takeover is standard World Cup procedure, but a dispute between lifetime Azteca Stadium box owners and FIFA over rules is putting a wrench in the works with the first game less than a month away.
ship sunl for artificial reef

A sunken Japanese ship adds to the reef system off the Tamaulipas coast

0
The Navy has used an obsolete vessel as starter material for an artificial reef, thereby, in the words of Navy Minister Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, "turning steel into life."
Mother and daughter in Mexico

Why is swearing in Mexico related to moms?

1
Why does Mexican cursing so often involve talking about mothers? A quick guide to Mexico's many vulgarities mentioning moms — and what they mean.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference podium

Mexico launches ‘Plan China’ to lure more Chinese tourists: Friday’s mañanera recapped

1
Sheinbaum defended her embattled education minister, unveiled a plan to attract more Chinese tourists, and backed Mexico City's purple-and-axolotl World Cup makeover at Friday's presser.
Learning Spanish from the newspaper

40 years speaking Spanish and I can’t read the newspaper? The differences between spoken...

4
In this edition of MND Tutor, John Pint explores the differences between conversational Spanish and newspaper Spanish, which often uses more rarefiedvocabulary.
Dua Lipa sings surrounded by confetti on stage in Mexico City

Dua Lipa turns sold-out Mexico City shows into a new live album and concert...

0
'Live From Mexico' captures the closing nights of Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism world tour, including a surprise duet with Maná's Fher Olvera.
Diego Luna at Cannes 2026

Diego Luna immigration drama ‘Ashes’ earns standing ovation at Cannes

2
The globally admired Mexican director's latest effort brings the equally admired Mexican author Brenda Navarro's prize-winning 2022 novel "Ceniza en la boca" to the screen.
49ers and Vikings

The 49ers will return to face Minnesota in Mexico City, the NFL confirms

1
The five-time NFL champs also took part in the first-ever regular-season NFL game played outside of the United States, losing to Arizona in Mexico City on Oct. 5, 2005.

The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...

52
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
The Sheinbaum Index™ for March 2026 is 60.1/100.

Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™

12
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
The MND ESPI score for Q1 2026 — was 88.97.

How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results

34
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Japan PM Sanae Takaichi

Opinion: Sheinbaum, Meloni and Takaichi — a comparison worth exploring

6
For the first time in modern history, women lead Mexico, Italy and Japan at the same time. They have almost nothing else in common — and that is precisely the point, writes María Meléndez.
The interior of Banorte Stadium, aka Azteca Stadium, now Mexico City Stadium for the duration of the 2026 World Cup

FIFA takes over Azteca Stadium, now ‘Mexico City Stadium,’ for World Cup

0
The takeover is standard World Cup procedure, but a dispute between lifetime Azteca Stadium box owners and FIFA over rules is putting a wrench in the works with the first game less than a month away.
ship sunl for artificial reef

A sunken Japanese ship adds to the reef system off the Tamaulipas coast

0
The Navy has used an obsolete vessel as starter material for an artificial reef, thereby, in the words of Navy Minister Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, "turning steel into life."
Mother and daughter in Mexico

Why is swearing in Mexico related to moms?

1
Why does Mexican cursing so often involve talking about mothers? A quick guide to Mexico's many vulgarities mentioning moms — and what they mean.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference podium

Mexico launches ‘Plan China’ to lure more Chinese tourists: Friday’s mañanera recapped

1
Sheinbaum defended her embattled education minister, unveiled a plan to attract more Chinese tourists, and backed Mexico City's purple-and-axolotl World Cup makeover at Friday's presser.
Learning Spanish from the newspaper

40 years speaking Spanish and I can’t read the newspaper? The differences between spoken and written Spanish

4
In this edition of MND Tutor, John Pint explores the differences between conversational Spanish and newspaper Spanish, which often uses more rarefiedvocabulary.
A cityscape of Monterrey, Nuevo León

The boom up north: A perspective from our CEO

0
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek returns to Monterrey after six years away to find a city transformed by impressive infrastructure, surging investment and sky-high ambition.
Mexican schoolchildren

What’s the real story behind Mexico’s early end to the school year? A Confidently...

0
Much of Mexico was taken by surprise this past week when Education Minister Mario Delgado notified the nation that the school year would end 40 days early. What could be the real reason behind this announcement?
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

11
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
President Sheinbaum waves from the stage of a press conference

What people say vs. the hard data: A perspective from our CEO

21
CEO Travis Bembenek makes the case for the MND Sheinbaum Index: a data-driven framework to evaluate the president's real performance — not just her popularity.
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

1
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Bessent and Amador

Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review

0
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.
Mexico City skyline at night

Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain

4
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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.34
CAD
12.60
EUR
20.15
perceptions graph

Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 8

1
Mexico’s brand isn’t broken; it’s just under-marketed. We must work on perceptions as hard as we work on any policy initiative, argues the CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas.
S&P logo

S&P downgrades Mexico’s rating and sees just 1% growth in 2026

1
The Finance Ministry noted that even the lowered rating keeps Mexico within what's considered investment grade, but it too lowered its GDP growth forecast from 3.0% to 2.3%.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.34
CAD
12.60
EUR
20.15
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Japan PM Sanae Takaichi

Opinion: Sheinbaum, Meloni and Takaichi — a comparison worth exploring

6
For the first time in modern history, women lead Mexico, Italy and Japan at the same time. They have almost nothing else in common — and that is precisely the point, writes María Meléndez.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference podium

Mexico launches ‘Plan China’ to lure more Chinese tourists: Friday’s mañanera recapped

1
Sheinbaum defended her embattled education minister, unveiled a plan to attract more Chinese tourists, and backed Mexico City's purple-and-axolotl World Cup makeover at Friday's presser.
Sheinbaum, Rodriguez Carpio and Luz Gonzalez

Víctor Rodríguez resigns as Pemex director after a month of troubles

3
President Sheinbaum, a longtime associate of Rodriguez, said he had only committed to a year and a half on the job, and that his departure was not related to the oil spill or Pemex's ongoing financial woes.
A Mexican puppet with a gun

10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)

10
From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Glorieta de los Insurgentes in Mexico

From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe

15
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.
Japanese-inspired boutique hotel Japoneza in Tlaxcala

Immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture at this Tlaxcala boutique destination hotel

0
Japoneza, a Japanese-inspired boutique hotel in Tlaxcala's mountains, is one of Mexico's most unique vacation getaways, thanks to its traditional amenities and stunning natural setting.
A cityscape of Monterrey, Nuevo León

The boom up north: A perspective from our CEO

0
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek returns to Monterrey after six years away to find a city transformed by impressive infrastructure, surging investment and sky-high ambition.
The former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Maní

Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán state

1
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Glorieta de los Insurgentes in Mexico

From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe

15
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.
Mexican schoolchildren

What’s the real story behind Mexico’s early end to the school year? A Confidently...

0
Much of Mexico was taken by surprise this past week when Education Minister Mario Delgado notified the nation that the school year would end 40 days early. What could be the real reason behind this announcement?
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

11
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
The development is located in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit.

US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit

4
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
Real estate property in Los Cabos

What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...

2
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
Dua Lipa sings surrounded by confetti on stage in Mexico City

Dua Lipa turns sold-out Mexico City shows into a new live album and concert...

0
'Live From Mexico' captures the closing nights of Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism world tour, including a surprise duet with Maná's Fher Olvera.
Diego Luna at Cannes 2026

Diego Luna immigration drama ‘Ashes’ earns standing ovation at Cannes

2
The globally admired Mexican director's latest effort brings the equally admired Mexican author Brenda Navarro's prize-winning 2022 novel "Ceniza en la boca" to the screen.
México Quetzales

Meet Mexico’s ‘phygital’ sports world champions who blend on-field skills with video games

0
While Mexico may not be tipped for World Cup glory this summer, one unlikely group of players has already delivered a championship title — in and out of reality.
CDMX half marathon

Mexico is a world leader in running popularity, with 1 in 4 participating

3
According to a poll from Statista Consumer Insights, more Mexicans say they run for sport or exercise than their counterparts in such countries as China, Germany, the United States and Japan.
A cityscape of Monterrey, Nuevo León

The boom up north: A perspective from our CEO

0
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek returns to Monterrey after six years away to find a city transformed by impressive infrastructure, surging investment and sky-high ambition.
The former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Maní

Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán state

1
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route.
Two Mexican women in tee-shirts and casual pants walk past fruit stalls at Mexico City's La Merced public market. Around them, small signs with food prices on them are glued to rustic wooden sticks.

How rising food prices are affecting people in Mexico City

2
The landscape of increasing food costs in Mexico City is impacting consumers and sellers alike. How is the cost of living changing the way the capital eats?
Bar Mauro in Mexico City.

Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best

2
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
Sargassum accumulation, sargassum crisis

From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis

5
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.

Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...

2
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
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...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
Mother and daughter in Mexico

Why is swearing in Mexico related to moms?

1
Why does Mexican cursing so often involve talking about mothers? A quick guide to Mexico's many vulgarities mentioning moms — and what they mean.
Dua Lipa sings surrounded by confetti on stage in Mexico City

Dua Lipa turns sold-out Mexico City shows into a new live album and concert film

0
'Live From Mexico' captures the closing nights of Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism world tour, including a surprise duet with Maná's Fher Olvera.
Diego Luna at Cannes 2026

Diego Luna immigration drama ‘Ashes’ earns standing ovation at Cannes

2
The globally admired Mexican director's latest effort brings the equally admired Mexican author Brenda Navarro's prize-winning 2022 novel "Ceniza en la boca" to the screen.
49ers and Vikings

The 49ers will return to face Minnesota in Mexico City, the NFL confirms

1
The five-time NFL champs also took part in the first-ever regular-season NFL game played outside of the United States, losing to Arizona in Mexico City on Oct. 5, 2005.
México Quetzales

Meet Mexico’s ‘phygital’ sports world champions who blend on-field skills with video games

0
While Mexico may not be tipped for World Cup glory this summer, one unlikely group of players has already delivered a championship title — in and out of reality.
CDMX half marathon

Mexico is a world leader in running popularity, with 1 in 4 participating

3
According to a poll from Statista Consumer Insights, more Mexicans say they run for sport or exercise than their counterparts in such countries as China, Germany, the United States and Japan.
The interior of Banorte Stadium, aka Azteca Stadium, now Mexico City Stadium for the duration of the 2026 World Cup

FIFA takes over Azteca Stadium, now ‘Mexico City Stadium,’ for World Cup

0
The takeover is standard World Cup procedure, but a dispute between lifetime Azteca Stadium box owners and FIFA over rules is putting a wrench in the works with the first game less than a month away.
big pothole

Forget crime: Potholes are the top urban grievance across Mexico

2
Not only did potholes beat out crime as a top concern for city dwellers, but so did public lighting, water supply and traffic. Those results might be instructive to authorities setting policy priorities.
ship sunl for artificial reef

A sunken Japanese ship adds to the reef system off the Tamaulipas coast

0
The Navy has used an obsolete vessel as starter material for an artificial reef, thereby, in the words of Navy Minister Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, "turning steel into life."
49ers and Vikings

The 49ers will return to face Minnesota in Mexico City, the NFL confirms

1
The five-time NFL champs also took part in the first-ever regular-season NFL game played outside of the United States, losing to Arizona in Mexico City on Oct. 5, 2005.
housing prices in Mexico, home in Guadalajara

What housing prices in Mexico’s World Cup cities really tell us

2
What are the average housing prices like in World Cup hosting cities Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City? Realtor Glenn Rotton analyzes, and contextualizes, the numbers.
The development is located in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit.

US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit

4
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
Real estate property in Los Cabos

What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...

2
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...

1
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
Sargassum accumulation, sargassum crisis

From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis

5
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.

Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...

2
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Rancho La Puerta

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

5
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
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...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

1
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Bessent and Amador

Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review

0
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.
Mexico City skyline at night

Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain

4
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.

The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...

52
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
The Sheinbaum Index™ for March 2026 is 60.1/100.

Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™

12
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
The MND ESPI score for Q1 2026 — was 88.97.

How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results

34
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.

Opinion: Seat 34B is not a foreign policy

37
The videos of President Sheinbaum boarding a commercial flight are good storytelling. The problem is that good storytelling and good governance are not the same thing, and confusing the two has costs, María Meléndez writes.

Thailand honors 4 Mexican restaurants for their authentic presentation of Thai cuisine

3
Four more restaurants in Mexico were recently awarded the Thai Select certification by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, bringing the total number of legitimately Thai restaurants in the country to 10.
Two Mexican women in tee-shirts and casual pants walk past fruit stalls at Mexico City's La Merced public market. Around them, small signs with food prices on them are glued to rustic wooden sticks.

How rising food prices are affecting people in Mexico City

2
The landscape of increasing food costs in Mexico City is impacting consumers and sellers alike. How is the cost of living changing the way the capital eats?
Bar Mauro in Mexico City.

Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best

2
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
Cavatappi Pizza

The Mexico City restaurant serving the ‘world’s worst pizza’

2
Does Michelin Guide give stars for the world's worst pizza, or did Cavatappi Pizza in Mexico City forge its claim to fame as a marketing ploy?