Monday, November 4, 2024

What’s polluting Mexico’s groundwater?

The county's drinking water supply is rife with contaminants which affect the health of millions, with little prospect of easy treatment.
birria estilo Aguascalientes

State by Plate: Birria estilo Aguascalientes

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The 32 states of Mexico are as diverse in food options as in landscapes - but what dish symbolizes Aguascalientes?
Puerto Vallarta bucket list

15 bucket list experiences to unlock the best of Puerto Vallarta

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There's so much to do in Jalisco's oceanside gem, it can be tough to know where to start. We asked our local guide for her must-do activities.
U.S. and Mexican flags with a concrete-like crack running between them.

As the US election nears, anxiety is running high in Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

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With the U.S. election around the corner, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what the outcome will mean for Mexico.
birria estilo Aguascalientes

State by Plate: Birria estilo Aguascalientes

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The 32 states of Mexico are as diverse in food options as in landscapes - but what dish symbolizes Aguascalientes?
Puerto Vallarta bucket list

15 bucket list experiences to unlock the best of Puerto Vallarta

0
There's so much to do in Jalisco's oceanside gem, it can be tough to know where to start. We asked our local guide for her must-do activities.
U.S. and Mexican flags with a concrete-like crack running between them.

As the US election nears, anxiety is running high in Mexico: A perspective from...

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With the U.S. election around the corner, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what the outcome will mean for Mexico.
Chili piquin growing

Taste of Mexico: Piquín

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As Shakespeare once said; "though she is but little, she is fierce" - it's a little known fact that he was talking about these peppers.
A couple painting a house

What you (probably) can and can’t do in a rental

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You can get away with a lot in a Mexican rental, but there's some pitfalls to look out for as well, explains Sarah DeVries.
La Llorona

Who was La Llorona, Mexico’s most terrifying phantom?

3
To see her up close means certain death, but what is the story of the wailing woman that terrorizes Mexico each Day of the Dead?
Los Cabos Marina

Planning the perfect vacation: Where to stay in Los Cabos

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Whether you choose a resort, a hotel or even somewhere outside the city, Los Cabos has accommodation for everyone, but the location you choose will shape your vacation.
A portrait of Ernesto Zedillo

Former President Zedillo slams Sheinbaum’s judicial overhaul in new op-ed

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President Sheinbaum is on the wrong side of a constitutional crisis, the former Mexican president argued in a Washington Post essay this week.
Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña, of the Morena party, sits on a legislative dias in front of the words "La Patria Es Primera" as lawmakers argue behind him.

After another constitutional reform, what’s next for Mexico’s judicial system?

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The newest reform aims to stop the courts from walking back Morena's judicial overhaul, but a Supreme Court vote on the issue could still happen next week.
Panoramic view of one of Mexico City's major landmark: Ángel de la Independencia and surrounding skyscrapers

Miami’s ‘Condo King’ is the force behind Mexico City’s next skyscraper

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The developers expect to generate US $190 million from selling units in the condo hotel — a process which has already started.
Two members of Los Tigres del Norte play guitar and accordion

Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte rally for Harris in Arizona

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The legendary norteño band played a Harris campaign event Thursday in Arizona that was aimed at getting Latinos out to vote in the Nov. 5 election.
Calaverandia

What’s on in Guadalajara and Lake Chapala in November?

1
Calling all ravers, walkers, art lovers and tequila lovers - Jalisco has something for you all this month.
Chili piquin growing

Taste of Mexico: Piquín

1
As Shakespeare once said; "though she is but little, she is fierce" - it's a little known fact that he was talking about these peppers.
A couple painting a house

What you (probably) can and can’t do in a rental

2
You can get away with a lot in a Mexican rental, but there's some pitfalls to look out for as well, explains Sarah DeVries.
La Llorona

Who was La Llorona, Mexico’s most terrifying phantom?

3
To see her up close means certain death, but what is the story of the wailing woman that terrorizes Mexico each Day of the Dead?
Los Cabos Marina

Planning the perfect vacation: Where to stay in Los Cabos

0
Whether you choose a resort, a hotel or even somewhere outside the city, Los Cabos has accommodation for everyone, but the location you choose will shape your vacation.
A portrait of Ernesto Zedillo

Former President Zedillo slams Sheinbaum’s judicial overhaul in new op-ed

12
President Sheinbaum is on the wrong side of a constitutional crisis, the former Mexican president argued in a Washington Post essay this week.
Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña, of the Morena party, sits on a legislative dias in front of the words "La Patria Es Primera" as lawmakers argue behind him.

After another constitutional reform, what’s next for Mexico’s judicial system?

2
The newest reform aims to stop the courts from walking back Morena's judicial overhaul, but a Supreme Court vote on the issue could still happen next week.
Megaofrenda in Mexico City's Zocalo square, of a parade float made to look like a steam locomotive, decorated in papel picada, Mexican marigolds and a larger-than-life figure of a Mexican revolutionary holding a gun and wearing a straw sombrero.

12 ‘megaofrendas’ to visit during Day of the Dead weekend in Mexico

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Mexico City's 'megaofrendas' are the most famous, but here are seven other cities where giant Day of the Dead altars will be on display this weekend.
Older couple, woman holds man's face, displaying intimacy

Therapy talk: Jenna on restarting intimacy later in life

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Jenna answers questions from readers about how to reignite the spark in the bedroom later in life
Bird's-eye view of Campeche

PhD student ‘accidentally’ discovers lost ancient Maya city in Campeche

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Old lidar data on Google of the Campeche site alerted Luke Auld-Thomas to a discovery that Mexico's government and scientists had missed.
Jenny Frausto-Aguayo and Kevin Frausto

My American Dream is in Mexico: Jenny & Kevin

4
The social media stars left Chicago in search of their heritage - what they found was so much more than they ever imagined.
A monitor in a Chinese EV

Mexico raises trade concerns over US plan to ban Chinese car software

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The proposed ban wouldn't just affect Chinese companies but any automaker that uses Chinese technology in their vehicles.
A man works at a car manufacturing plant, representing a decrease in unemployment in Mexico

World Bank: Nearshoring currently accounts for 0.2% of Mexican GDP

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Though northern border and Bajío region states are the "big winners" so far, a federal plan aims help other areas of the country catch up.
A microchip

Mexico and US present semiconductor industry roadmap to double exports and jobs

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The Finance Ministry is also designing a program of tax incentives similar to those established by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPs Act.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.10
CAD
14.46
Shandong Golden Empire manufacturing demonstration with a white car frame in a conference hall and blue robotic arms on either side of the frame manipulating auto parts

Shandong Golden Empire invests US $165M in San Luis Potosí

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Shandong Golden Empire is the tenth Chinese firm to make manufacturing investment commitments in the central Mexican state since last year.
A monitor in a Chinese EV

Mexico raises trade concerns over US plan to ban Chinese car software

1
The proposed ban wouldn't just affect Chinese companies but any automaker that uses Chinese technology in their vehicles.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.10
CAD
14.46
Claudia Sheinbaum at her press conference podium with her hands up and palms facing the floor in a gesture telling people to calm down.

Meds and ‘the maximum law’ — a recap of President Sheinbaum’s mañanera

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At her Thursday press conference, Mexico's leader discussed a polarizing constitutional reform and a plan to end medication shortages.
Member of Mexican Chamber of Deputies in a suit at his legislative desk in session. He has a pencil in between his fingers and is holding that hand up to his mouth as he listens.

Congress passes reform blocking court review of constitutional changes

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The reform will do away with the Supreme Court's power to review constitutional amendments if they were passed by Congress.
Contaminated water at the Bordo San Jerónimo, Mexico

What’s polluting Mexico’s groundwater?

1
The county's drinking water supply is rife with contaminants which affect the health of millions, with little prospect of easy treatment.
A couple painting a house

What you (probably) can and can’t do in a rental

2
You can get away with a lot in a Mexican rental, but there's some pitfalls to look out for as well, explains Sarah DeVries.
Calaverandia

What’s on in Guadalajara and Lake Chapala in November?

1
Calling all ravers, walkers, art lovers and tequila lovers - Jalisco has something for you all this month.
Puerto Vallarta bucket list

15 bucket list experiences to unlock the best of Puerto Vallarta

0
There's so much to do in Jalisco's oceanside gem, it can be tough to know where to start. We asked our local guide for her must-do activities.
Los Cabos Marina

Planning the perfect vacation: Where to stay in Los Cabos

0
Whether you choose a resort, a hotel or even somewhere outside the city, Los Cabos has accommodation for everyone, but the location you choose will shape your vacation.
Escandón Alameda de Tacubaya

Know your Mexico City neighborhood: Escandón

6
It's arguably Mexico City's most up-and-coming new neighborhood, but what really goes on in Escandón?
A couple painting a house

What you (probably) can and can’t do in a rental

2
You can get away with a lot in a Mexican rental, but there's some pitfalls to look out for as well, explains Sarah DeVries.
Calaverandia

What’s on in Guadalajara and Lake Chapala in November?

1
Calling all ravers, walkers, art lovers and tequila lovers - Jalisco has something for you all this month.
Two members of Los Tigres del Norte play guitar and accordion

Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte rally for Harris in Arizona

1
The legendary norteño band played a Harris campaign event Thursday in Arizona that was aimed at getting Latinos out to vote in the Nov. 5 election.
A paper mache dog skeleton sits on a bed of marigolds at a Day of the Dead altar in Mexico City.

Remembering man’s best friend: Mortuary services for pets on the rise in Mexico

1
Professional mortuary services and dedicated altars for pets are becoming more common across the country.

The stunning traditional houses transformed into modern spaces

2
These outstanding restored traditional houses fuse contemporary and legacy architecture into one timeless classics.
Sustancia design artwork

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

1
Modern interior design sensibilities inform Indigenous craftwork to produce art that is Mexican to the core.
Orchidarium at Parque Agua Azul

Why Guadalajara’s parks are an urban oasis

1
It's one of Mexico's biggest cities but thanks to tireless work by the community, new parks are helping the metropolis to rewild.
Megaofrenda in Mexico City's Zocalo square, of a parade float made to look like a steam locomotive, decorated in papel picada, Mexican marigolds and a larger-than-life figure of a Mexican revolutionary holding a gun and wearing a straw sombrero.

12 ‘megaofrendas’ to visit during Day of the Dead weekend in Mexico

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Mexico City's 'megaofrendas' are the most famous, but here are seven other cities where giant Day of the Dead altars will be on display this weekend.

What’s on in Oaxaca this November?

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The magic and wonder of Indigenous Oaxaca state is on full show in November - find out what you're missing before it's too late!
Zayury Jiménez

One woman, three careers: How Zayury Jimenéz conquered the world

1
From humble roots in Chilpancingo, she has succeeded in three very different walks of life.
Los Cabos Marina

Planning the perfect vacation: Where to stay in Los Cabos

0
Whether you choose a resort, a hotel or even somewhere outside the city, Los Cabos has accommodation for everyone, but the location you choose will shape your vacation.
Escandón Alameda de Tacubaya

Know your Mexico City neighborhood: Escandón

6
It's arguably Mexico City's most up-and-coming new neighborhood, but what really goes on in Escandón?
Chili piquin growing

Taste of Mexico: Piquín

1
As Shakespeare once said; "though she is but little, she is fierce" - it's a little known fact that he was talking about these peppers.
Chamorro pork

Melt-in-your-mouth Chamorro: The ultimate Mexican comfort dish!

0
Once the food of the humble peasant, Mexican pork shank has been converted into a work of art and every bite is filled with centuries of tradition.
Where to live in Mexico 2024 guide: Mexico City

Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Mexico City

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

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Guanajuato state

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

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
La Llorona

Who was La Llorona, Mexico’s most terrifying phantom?

3
To see her up close means certain death, but what is the story of the wailing woman that terrorizes Mexico each Day of the Dead?
Orchidarium at Parque Agua Azul

Why Guadalajara’s parks are an urban oasis

1
It's one of Mexico's biggest cities but thanks to tireless work by the community, new parks are helping the metropolis to rewild.
Megaofrenda in Mexico City's Zocalo square, of a parade float made to look like a steam locomotive, decorated in papel picada, Mexican marigolds and a larger-than-life figure of a Mexican revolutionary holding a gun and wearing a straw sombrero.

12 ‘megaofrendas’ to visit during Day of the Dead weekend in Mexico

1
Mexico City's 'megaofrendas' are the most famous, but here are seven other cities where giant Day of the Dead altars will be on display this weekend.
Gipsy Kings

What’s on in San Miguel de Allende in November?

1
November brings an arts and crafts fair, Day of the Dead events and even the Gipsy Kings to the jewel of the Bajío.

What’s on in Oaxaca this November?

0
The magic and wonder of Indigenous Oaxaca state is on full show in November - find out what you're missing before it's too late!
Zayury Jiménez

One woman, three careers: How Zayury Jimenéz conquered the world

1
From humble roots in Chilpancingo, she has succeeded in three very different walks of life.
A portrait of Ernesto Zedillo

Former President Zedillo slams Sheinbaum’s judicial overhaul in new op-ed

12
President Sheinbaum is on the wrong side of a constitutional crisis, the former Mexican president argued in a Washington Post essay this week.
Two members of Los Tigres del Norte play guitar and accordion

Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte rally for Harris in Arizona

1
The legendary norteño band played a Harris campaign event Thursday in Arizona that was aimed at getting Latinos out to vote in the Nov. 5 election.
A paper mache dog skeleton sits on a bed of marigolds at a Day of the Dead altar in Mexico City.

Remembering man’s best friend: Mortuary services for pets on the rise in Mexico

1
Professional mortuary services and dedicated altars for pets are becoming more common across the country.
A translucent blue pill bottle with red and white capsules inside spilling out onto an abstract white surface.

Sheinbaum rolls out new medications purchasing plan to end shortages

1
President Sheinbaum said the new plan is more transparent and efficient and will make medications more widely and consistently available.
birria estilo Aguascalientes

State by Plate: Birria estilo Aguascalientes

0
The 32 states of Mexico are as diverse in food options as in landscapes - but what dish symbolizes Aguascalientes?
Chili piquin growing

Taste of Mexico: Piquín

1
As Shakespeare once said; "though she is but little, she is fierce" - it's a little known fact that he was talking about these peppers.
Chamorro pork

Melt-in-your-mouth Chamorro: The ultimate Mexican comfort dish!

0
Once the food of the humble peasant, Mexican pork shank has been converted into a work of art and every bite is filled with centuries of tradition.
Panoramic view of one of Mexico City's major landmark: Ángel de la Independencia and surrounding skyscrapers

Miami’s ‘Condo King’ is the force behind Mexico City’s next skyscraper

0
The developers expect to generate US $190 million from selling units in the condo hotel — a process which has already started.

The stunning traditional houses transformed into modern spaces

2
These outstanding restored traditional houses fuse contemporary and legacy architecture into one timeless classics.
Sustancia design artwork

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

1
Modern interior design sensibilities inform Indigenous craftwork to produce art that is Mexican to the core.
Airbnb logo

Mexico City caps Airbnb rentals at 180 days to curb gentrification

5
The reform is part of several recent initiatives to promote balance in the temporary rental market and support the hotel industry in the capital.
You may be surprised by the winners and losers of MND's Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide.

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

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

Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Mexico City

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

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Guanajuato state

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

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
A monitor in a Chinese EV

Mexico raises trade concerns over US plan to ban Chinese car software

1
The proposed ban wouldn't just affect Chinese companies but any automaker that uses Chinese technology in their vehicles.
A man works at a car manufacturing plant, representing a decrease in unemployment in Mexico

World Bank: Nearshoring currently accounts for 0.2% of Mexican GDP

4
Though northern border and Bajío region states are the "big winners" so far, a federal plan aims help other areas of the country catch up.
A microchip

Mexico and US present semiconductor industry roadmap to double exports and jobs

0
The Finance Ministry is also designing a program of tax incentives similar to those established by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPs Act.
Megaofrenda in Mexico City's Zocalo square, of a parade float made to look like a steam locomotive, decorated in papel picada, Mexican marigolds and a larger-than-life figure of a Mexican revolutionary holding a gun and wearing a straw sombrero.

12 ‘megaofrendas’ to visit during Day of the Dead weekend in Mexico

1
Mexico City's 'megaofrendas' are the most famous, but here are seven other cities where giant Day of the Dead altars will be on display this weekend.
Older couple, woman holds man's face, displaying intimacy

Therapy talk: Jenna on restarting intimacy later in life

0
Jenna answers questions from readers about how to reignite the spark in the bedroom later in life
Bird's-eye view of Campeche

PhD student ‘accidentally’ discovers lost ancient Maya city in Campeche

1
Old lidar data on Google of the Campeche site alerted Luke Auld-Thomas to a discovery that Mexico's government and scientists had missed.
Jenny Frausto-Aguayo and Kevin Frausto

My American Dream is in Mexico: Jenny & Kevin

4
The social media stars left Chicago in search of their heritage - what they found was so much more than they ever imagined.
U.S. and Mexican flags with a concrete-like crack running between them.

As the US election nears, anxiety is running high in Mexico: A perspective from...

41
With the U.S. election around the corner, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what the outcome will mean for Mexico.
A field of Bayer short corn

Could Mexican ‘short corn’ revolutionize the global corn industry? A perspective from our CEO

22
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with the chief of Bayer Mexico to discuss the company's big plans for the country.
It is estimated that nearly 40% of Mexico's workforce makes 13 dollars or less per day.

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

17
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek offers some counterarguments to the idea that increasing Mexico's minimum wage is bad for business.
U.S. and Mexican flags with a concrete-like crack running between them.

As the US election nears, anxiety is running high in Mexico: A perspective from...

41
With the U.S. election around the corner, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what the outcome will mean for Mexico.
A field of Bayer short corn

Could Mexican ‘short corn’ revolutionize the global corn industry? A perspective from our CEO

22
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with the chief of Bayer Mexico to discuss the company's big plans for the country.
It is estimated that nearly 40% of Mexico's workforce makes 13 dollars or less per day.

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

17
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek offers some counterarguments to the idea that increasing Mexico's minimum wage is bad for business.