Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The pleasures and pitfalls of part-time residency

Mexico expats in their 70s and 80s share with us the bittersweet choices they face as they contemplate where to spend their final years.
Commercial sector Mexico

Commercial sector overtakes manufacturing as top FDI target in Mexico

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U.S. trade policies are reshaping Mexico’s foreign investment profile, temporarily knocking the manufacturing sector off its perch as the country’s most attractive investment.
Imports to the United States from Mexico

Mexico remains top exporter to US despite turbulent first quarter

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Mexico exported goods worth US $131.29 billion to the United States in the first quarter of 2025, up 9.5% compared to the same period of 2024.
Young children looking at books at a book fair.

$1 books: Mexico’s bold plan to create 2.5 million new readers

5
FCE’s “25 for 25” project will deliver 2.5 million books throughout Latin America to promote reading and improve literacy rates.
Commercial sector Mexico

Commercial sector overtakes manufacturing as top FDI target in Mexico

4
U.S. trade policies are reshaping Mexico’s foreign investment profile, temporarily knocking the manufacturing sector off its perch as the country’s most attractive investment.
Imports to the United States from Mexico

Mexico remains top exporter to US despite turbulent first quarter

0
Mexico exported goods worth US $131.29 billion to the United States in the first quarter of 2025, up 9.5% compared to the same period of 2024.
Young children looking at books at a book fair.

$1 books: Mexico’s bold plan to create 2.5 million new readers

5
FCE’s “25 for 25” project will deliver 2.5 million books throughout Latin America to promote reading and improve literacy rates.
Membes of the ODATA team and local officials celebrate the opening of a new data center in Queretéro.

ODATA inaugurates US $3B data center campus in Querétaro

1
ODATA, a subsidiary of Texas-based Aligned Data Centers, opened its second data center facility in Querétaro, where it is building the largest data center campus in the country.
Sheinbaum in Mexico State

Sheinbaum’s stance on US-Mexico relations earns widespread approval

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Sheinbaum's approval rating has been above 80% every month so far this year, peaking at 85% in February, according to a poll by the newspaper El Financiero.
Tecate Gulf of Mexico Bar

Tecate launches new salty beer from exclusive floating bar in Gulf of Mexico

2
The limited edition beer was brewed with saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico, celebrating national pride and the richness of local ingredients.
Teuchitlán mayor in his office

Teuchitlán mayor arrested as controversy over alleged crematorium in Jalisco continues

0
The arrest came after Federal Attorney General Alejandro Gertz doubled down on his statement last week that there was no evidence of cremation pits at the Izaguirre Ranch.
Two shelves with three rows each of wooden wine barrels with metal around their lids.

This wine-producing behemoth is rapidly awakening

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While Baja California may get more attention, Coahuila — Mexico's second-largest wine producer, is rapidly emerging as the country's most exciting wine destination
Colorful homes in Guanauato

The pleasures and pitfalls of part-time residency

2
Mexico expats in their 70s and 80s share with us the bittersweet choices they face as they contemplate where to spend their final years.
During her Monday morning press conference, Sheinbaum reiterated her disinterest in communicating with Trump "through the media" and updated reporters on the 1944 bilateral water treaty.

How Sheinbaum is preparing to vote on June 1: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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Among other issues, the president revealed on Monday what she is doing to acquaint herself with the candidates seeking to be elected to judgeships next month in Mexico's first-ever judicial vote.
Protesters demanding freedom of expression in Mexico

Senate pauses problematic telecommunications reform amid censorship fears

7
The president has argued that the proposed legislation is needed to stop foreign governments from broadcasting propaganda in Mexico, but critics fear its wording opens the door to government censorship of the media.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard

Mexico targets irregular steel and textile imports in push to protect domestic industry

0
Also on Monday, Finance Minister Edgar Amador announced plans to increase the national content of government purchases by 10% and trade out 10% of its manufacturing imports.
Two split screen photos. On the left is a young man sitting at a fine restaurant toasting wineglasses with others at his table. On the right are two men in formal white waiter's uniforms carrying heavy trays of food out to customers.

Upstairs, Downstairs: Reflections from a closer view of Mexico’s service economy

8
Behind Mexico's famous hospitality lies a workforce pushing through long workdays with minimal compensation and maximum resilience.
A boat navigates a large seaweed patch off coast

Cancún celebrates sargassum-free beaches, as satellites show seaweed gathering off the coast

0
Riviera Maya is facing a record-breaking sargassum season in 2025, with authorities ramping up cleanup and containment.
a cocktail served on a silver tray at Selva, one of the 50 best bars Mexico

Once again, the Best Bar in North America is in Mexico

0
With 18 entries on the list, Mexican bars had another fantastic night at North America's premier cocktail awards ceremony.
Membes of the ODATA team and local officials celebrate the opening of a new data center in Queretéro.

ODATA inaugurates US $3B data center campus in Querétaro

1
ODATA, a subsidiary of Texas-based Aligned Data Centers, opened its second data center facility in Querétaro, where it is building the largest data center campus in the country.
Sheinbaum in Mexico State

Sheinbaum’s stance on US-Mexico relations earns widespread approval

2
Sheinbaum's approval rating has been above 80% every month so far this year, peaking at 85% in February, according to a poll by the newspaper El Financiero.
Tecate Gulf of Mexico Bar

Tecate launches new salty beer from exclusive floating bar in Gulf of Mexico

2
The limited edition beer was brewed with saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico, celebrating national pride and the richness of local ingredients.
Teuchitlán mayor in his office

Teuchitlán mayor arrested as controversy over alleged crematorium in Jalisco continues

0
The arrest came after Federal Attorney General Alejandro Gertz doubled down on his statement last week that there was no evidence of cremation pits at the Izaguirre Ranch.
Two shelves with three rows each of wooden wine barrels with metal around their lids.

This wine-producing behemoth is rapidly awakening

0
While Baja California may get more attention, Coahuila — Mexico's second-largest wine producer, is rapidly emerging as the country's most exciting wine destination
Colorful homes in Guanauato

The pleasures and pitfalls of part-time residency

2
Mexico expats in their 70s and 80s share with us the bittersweet choices they face as they contemplate where to spend their final years.
Commercial sector Mexico

Commercial sector overtakes manufacturing as top FDI target in Mexico

4
U.S. trade policies are reshaping Mexico’s foreign investment profile, temporarily knocking the manufacturing sector off its perch as the country’s most attractive investment.
A sculpture depicts an eagle devouring a snake atop a nopal cactus, as seen on Mexico's national coat of arms.

Don’t tread on me, Mexican style: A perspective from our CEO

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While Americans hold tight to their personal independence, attitudes are different south of the U.S. border, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Men in black suits parade down a San Miguel de Allende street holding a figure of Christ on the cross over their heads.

Why holidays in Mexico hit differently: A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the power of Mexico's communal holiday traditions.
A military rider on horseback bears a Mexico flag in a parade

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

25
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

27
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Commercial sector Mexico

Commercial sector overtakes manufacturing as top FDI target in Mexico

4
U.S. trade policies are reshaping Mexico’s foreign investment profile, temporarily knocking the manufacturing sector off its perch as the country’s most attractive investment.
Membes of the ODATA team and local officials celebrate the opening of a new data center in Queretéro.

ODATA inaugurates US $3B data center campus in Querétaro

1
ODATA, a subsidiary of Texas-based Aligned Data Centers, opened its second data center facility in Querétaro, where it is building the largest data center campus in the country.
A Unilever logo at the entrance of an office

Unilever announces US $1.5B investment to complete Nuevo León factory and expand Mexico operations

1
The company plans to produce Dove, Rexona and Sedal personal care products at the Monterrey-area factory.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.66
CAD
14.25
Membes of the ODATA team and local officials celebrate the opening of a new data center in Queretéro.

ODATA inaugurates US $3B data center campus in Querétaro

1
ODATA, a subsidiary of Texas-based Aligned Data Centers, opened its second data center facility in Querétaro, where it is building the largest data center campus in the country.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard

Mexico targets irregular steel and textile imports in push to protect domestic industry

0
Also on Monday, Finance Minister Edgar Amador announced plans to increase the national content of government purchases by 10% and trade out 10% of its manufacturing imports.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.66
CAD
14.25
During her Monday morning press conference, Sheinbaum reiterated her disinterest in communicating with Trump "through the media" and updated reporters on the 1944 bilateral water treaty.

How Sheinbaum is preparing to vote on June 1: Monday’s mañanera recapped

0
Among other issues, the president revealed on Monday what she is doing to acquaint herself with the candidates seeking to be elected to judgeships next month in Mexico's first-ever judicial vote.
President Sheinbaum has made it clear that she would never accept any kind of U.S. military intervention in Mexico, regardless of the threat to national security.

Sheinbaum rejected Trump’s offer to send US troops into Mexico

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President Sheinbaum told Trump that Mexico's territory and sovereignty are "inviolable" when he offered to send U.S. troops to help fight drug cartels in Mexico.
Colorful homes in Guanauato

The pleasures and pitfalls of part-time residency

2
Mexico expats in their 70s and 80s share with us the bittersweet choices they face as they contemplate where to spend their final years.

My American Dream is in Mexico: Jackie

0
Jackie's harrowing journey from undocumented worker in the U.S. to deportee to Mexico taught her to appreciate the homeland she left behind decades before.
Two split screen photos. On the left is a young man sitting at a fine restaurant toasting wineglasses with others at his table. On the right are two men in formal white waiter's uniforms carrying heavy trays of food out to customers.

Upstairs, Downstairs: Reflections from a closer view of Mexico’s service economy

8
Behind Mexico's famous hospitality lies a workforce pushing through long workdays with minimal compensation and maximum resilience.
Cathedral with colored flags

Tourism Ministry tightens up standards for Magical Town designation

8
Some towns could lose their Pueblo Mágico title as the program adopts new standards for sustainable tourism and urban image.
buildings in Madrid

Coming in October: Nonstop flights from Querétaro to Madrid

3
The new route is seen as a much-needed advance in connectivity for one of Mexico's fastest-growing business hubs, which is host to 119 Spanish companies.
Mexico's Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez Zamora (center) joined in on México Desconocido's celebration of the 2025 "Best of Mexico" awards ceremony on Tuesday.

Cuetzalan and Copper Canyon among ‘Best of Mexico’ tourism destinations for 2025

6
Each year, the travel magazine México Desconocido announces the “Best of Mexico” in several tourism categories at the Tianguis Turístico, Latin America’s largest tourism industry event.

My American Dream is in Mexico: Jackie

0
Jackie's harrowing journey from undocumented worker in the U.S. to deportee to Mexico taught her to appreciate the homeland she left behind decades before.
Two split screen photos. On the left is a young man sitting at a fine restaurant toasting wineglasses with others at his table. On the right are two men in formal white waiter's uniforms carrying heavy trays of food out to customers.

Upstairs, Downstairs: Reflections from a closer view of Mexico’s service economy

8
Behind Mexico's famous hospitality lies a workforce pushing through long workdays with minimal compensation and maximum resilience.
Men in black suits parade down a San Miguel de Allende street holding a figure of Christ on the cross over their heads.

Why holidays in Mexico hit differently: A perspective from our CEO

10
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the power of Mexico's communal holiday traditions.
A military rider on horseback bears a Mexico flag in a parade

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

25
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
cenote

Real estate developer Muúk Karant to unveil Mexico’s first museum in a cenote

0
A planned residential development just outside the colonial city of Valladolid will include four natural underground pools, one with more than 300 cultural artifacts on display.
Mexican architect Fernanda Canales sitting at a luxurious wood table with small, glass water pitchers and a wine glass half filled with water.

Meet the new generation of Mexico’s rising-star architects

1
Mexico's new generation of leading architects is earning significant global awards and prompting reflections on the role and function of architecture.
A political cartoon depicting Porfirio Diaz throwing bread

A short history of Mexican political satire

2
Almost since the dawn of the lithograph, Mexican political satire has held power in the nation to account.
Black and white period photo of military men on horseback riding through the Baja California Peninsula

Who were the 19th-century scoundrels who kept trying to invade the Baja Peninsula?

2
Between 1850 and 1900, a series of failed fortune seekers tried to repeatedly invade the Baja Peninsula and Sonora, men history now calls the filibusters.
A tiny brown dog wearing a rainbow colored bandanna at a LGBTQ+ event.

What’s on in Puerto Vallarta this May?

0
Puerto Vallarta heats up this month with a mix of cultural festivals, Pride celebrations and artistic showcases in the city where it's always nothing but a party.
A street parade with colored banners

What’s on in Oaxaca in May

0
Catch Paul van Dyk, attend a candlelight vigil or throw your expat questions to a public forum in the state of Oaxaca this month.
buildings in Madrid

Coming in October: Nonstop flights from Querétaro to Madrid

3
The new route is seen as a much-needed advance in connectivity for one of Mexico's fastest-growing business hubs, which is host to 119 Spanish companies.
Mexico's Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez Zamora (center) joined in on México Desconocido's celebration of the 2025 "Best of Mexico" awards ceremony on Tuesday.

Cuetzalan and Copper Canyon among ‘Best of Mexico’ tourism destinations for 2025

6
Each year, the travel magazine México Desconocido announces the “Best of Mexico” in several tourism categories at the Tianguis Turístico, Latin America’s largest tourism industry event.
pieces of caramel-colored Mexican fudge, some tinted pink and some sprinkled with multicolored sprinkles

Love fudge? Make it Mexican with a mezcal, tequila and Kahlua combo

0
Jamoncillo is a traditional Mexican fudge whose "little ham" name belies its rich history. Here we upgrade it with tequila and mezcal!

Will Chipotle prove popular in Mexico?

8
It's going south of the border for the first time, but how will actual Mexicans react to the arrival of the U.S. food chain ?
The La Boquilla dam half full under sunny skies

Drought paralyzes northern states’ water deliveries to US: ‘No one is obligated to do...

3
In the past five years, Mexico has sent less than 30% of the water required by a 1944 treaty with the U.S., in good part because resources are increasingly scarce.
Kevin Costner in Waterworld

Waterworld (or not): A look into Mexico’s water shortages

0
Today's reality is far from a Kevin Costner film: What's life like with limited water supplies and where is it being used?

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.
Young children looking at books at a book fair.

$1 books: Mexico’s bold plan to create 2.5 million new readers

5
FCE’s “25 for 25” project will deliver 2.5 million books throughout Latin America to promote reading and improve literacy rates.
A political cartoon depicting Porfirio Diaz throwing bread

A short history of Mexican political satire

2
Almost since the dawn of the lithograph, Mexican political satire has held power in the nation to account.
Black and white period photo of military men on horseback riding through the Baja California Peninsula

Who were the 19th-century scoundrels who kept trying to invade the Baja Peninsula?

2
Between 1850 and 1900, a series of failed fortune seekers tried to repeatedly invade the Baja Peninsula and Sonora, men history now calls the filibusters.
Tecate Gulf of Mexico Bar

Tecate launches new salty beer from exclusive floating bar in Gulf of Mexico

2
The limited edition beer was brewed with saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico, celebrating national pride and the richness of local ingredients.
A tiny brown dog wearing a rainbow colored bandanna at a LGBTQ+ event.

What’s on in Puerto Vallarta this May?

0
Puerto Vallarta heats up this month with a mix of cultural festivals, Pride celebrations and artistic showcases in the city where it's always nothing but a party.
A street parade with colored banners

What’s on in Oaxaca in May

0
Catch Paul van Dyk, attend a candlelight vigil or throw your expat questions to a public forum in the state of Oaxaca this month.
Imports to the United States from Mexico

Mexico remains top exporter to US despite turbulent first quarter

0
Mexico exported goods worth US $131.29 billion to the United States in the first quarter of 2025, up 9.5% compared to the same period of 2024.
Sheinbaum in Mexico State

Sheinbaum’s stance on US-Mexico relations earns widespread approval

2
Sheinbaum's approval rating has been above 80% every month so far this year, peaking at 85% in February, according to a poll by the newspaper El Financiero.
Teuchitlán mayor in his office

Teuchitlán mayor arrested as controversy over alleged crematorium in Jalisco continues

0
The arrest came after Federal Attorney General Alejandro Gertz doubled down on his statement last week that there was no evidence of cremation pits at the Izaguirre Ranch.
Protesters demanding freedom of expression in Mexico

Senate pauses problematic telecommunications reform amid censorship fears

7
The president has argued that the proposed legislation is needed to stop foreign governments from broadcasting propaganda in Mexico, but critics fear its wording opens the door to government censorship of the media.
Man in shorts and no shirt in Jiutepec, Mexico, doing tricks on a skateboard in a skate park. There are no other people in the park.

How Morelos turned urban decay into a sustainable community hub

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Respecting the endemic natural environment, Jiutepec, Morelos' CIVAC Linear Park is an example of beauty, intelligent design and sustainability that has been embraced by residents.
cenote

Real estate developer Muúk Karant to unveil Mexico’s first museum in a cenote

0
A planned residential development just outside the colonial city of Valladolid will include four natural underground pools, one with more than 300 cultural artifacts on display.
Mexican architect Fernanda Canales sitting at a luxurious wood table with small, glass water pitchers and a wine glass half filled with water.

Meet the new generation of Mexico’s rising-star architects

1
Mexico's new generation of leading architects is earning significant global awards and prompting reflections on the role and function of architecture.
To the relief of Texas farmers and ranchers, the USDA said that the new U.S.-Mexico water pact "solidified a plan for immediate and short-term" water deliveries from the Rio Grande.

Mexico reaches agreement to send more water to southern US

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The U.S. government had been pressuring the Mexican government to send more water to Texas, to which it owes a huge quantity of water under the terms of a 1944 bilateral treaty.
The La Boquilla dam half full under sunny skies

Drought paralyzes northern states’ water deliveries to US: ‘No one is obligated to do...

3
In the past five years, Mexico has sent less than 30% of the water required by a 1944 treaty with the U.S., in good part because resources are increasingly scarce.
Kevin Costner in Waterworld

Waterworld (or not): A look into Mexico’s water shortages

0
Today's reality is far from a Kevin Costner film: What's life like with limited water supplies and where is it being used?

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.
Commercial sector Mexico

Commercial sector overtakes manufacturing as top FDI target in Mexico

4
U.S. trade policies are reshaping Mexico’s foreign investment profile, temporarily knocking the manufacturing sector off its perch as the country’s most attractive investment.
Membes of the ODATA team and local officials celebrate the opening of a new data center in Queretéro.

ODATA inaugurates US $3B data center campus in Querétaro

1
ODATA, a subsidiary of Texas-based Aligned Data Centers, opened its second data center facility in Querétaro, where it is building the largest data center campus in the country.
A Unilever logo at the entrance of an office

Unilever announces US $1.5B investment to complete Nuevo León factory and expand Mexico operations

1
The company plans to produce Dove, Rexona and Sedal personal care products at the Monterrey-area factory.
Two split screen photos. On the left is a young man sitting at a fine restaurant toasting wineglasses with others at his table. On the right are two men in formal white waiter's uniforms carrying heavy trays of food out to customers.

Upstairs, Downstairs: Reflections from a closer view of Mexico’s service economy

8
Behind Mexico's famous hospitality lies a workforce pushing through long workdays with minimal compensation and maximum resilience.
A boat navigates a large seaweed patch off coast

Cancún celebrates sargassum-free beaches, as satellites show seaweed gathering off the coast

0
Riviera Maya is facing a record-breaking sargassum season in 2025, with authorities ramping up cleanup and containment.
a cocktail served on a silver tray at Selva, one of the 50 best bars Mexico

Once again, the Best Bar in North America is in Mexico

0
With 18 entries on the list, Mexican bars had another fantastic night at North America's premier cocktail awards ceremony.
A concrete black and white Chiptole restaurant front, with the red Chipotle logo with white letters sitting on the building's top center. Outside, next to the front door is a small patio with tables for outdoor dining.

Chipotle? Well, if we really must…

8
The U.S. Mexican-food restaurant chain plans to open its first locations in Mexico in 2026. But, one Mexican asks, will any of her countrymen actually enter one?
Two shelves with three rows each of wooden wine barrels with metal around their lids.

This wine-producing behemoth is rapidly awakening

0
While Baja California may get more attention, Coahuila — Mexico's second-largest wine producer, is rapidly emerging as the country's most exciting wine destination
pieces of caramel-colored Mexican fudge, some tinted pink and some sprinkled with multicolored sprinkles

Love fudge? Make it Mexican with a mezcal, tequila and Kahlua combo

0
Jamoncillo is a traditional Mexican fudge whose "little ham" name belies its rich history. Here we upgrade it with tequila and mezcal!

Will Chipotle prove popular in Mexico?

8
It's going south of the border for the first time, but how will actual Mexicans react to the arrival of the U.S. food chain ?
A torta

Taste of Mexico: Tortas

2
Beans, ham, avocado, chicken — the only limit to what you can put inside a torta is your imagination.