Monday, January 5, 2026

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
temple in TUla

Tourism to Tamaulipas reached its highest point in history in 2025

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Not long ago, the state had a security problem that discouraged visitors. But after extensive efforts by state authorities, Tamaulipas is now considered one of the safest destinations in Mexico.
older people hanging out

Mexico’s population will soon enter a new era of accelerated aging 

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Soon after 2030, Mexicans over 60 will outnumber those under 15, initiating an aging population structure that will affect the country's economy, healthcare and social security systems.
Skeelo ad

A new book app launches in Mexico to make reading more accessible

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The app Skeelo says it can boost the average Mexican reader's yearly book count from two to 12 by offering a free book a month via its digital application.
temple in TUla

Tourism to Tamaulipas reached its highest point in history in 2025

0
Not long ago, the state had a security problem that discouraged visitors. But after extensive efforts by state authorities, Tamaulipas is now considered one of the safest destinations in Mexico.
older people hanging out

Mexico’s population will soon enter a new era of accelerated aging 

0
Soon after 2030, Mexicans over 60 will outnumber those under 15, initiating an aging population structure that will affect the country's economy, healthcare and social security systems.
Skeelo ad

A new book app launches in Mexico to make reading more accessible

1
The app Skeelo says it can boost the average Mexican reader's yearly book count from two to 12 by offering a free book a month via its digital application.
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U.S. military on a tank near the U.S.-Mexico border

Opinion: Trump’s Venezuela gamble and lessons from America’s expansionist past

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As U.S. President Trump renews threats to deploy the military to Mexico, historian Dr. Joel Zapata reminds readers of the human and social casualties caused by American expansionism.
Rally in Toluca for Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum ends first full year with 69% approval; social programs shine, security plan struggles

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Sheinbaum's approval rating, though very good for a sitting president, is down a full 16 percentage points from her sky-high 85% rating in February 2025, with persistent cartel crime being the most evident factor.
On Saturday and again on Sunday, hundreds of Venezuelans residing in Mexico City marched along central avenues and outside the U.S. Embassy to demand a peaceful political transition in Venezuela.

Protests erupt across Mexico over US military operation in Venezuela

6
Protests following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States on Saturday varied in mood between celebration and criticism, as President Sheinbaum and other Latin American leaders condemned the intervention.

All the upgrades coming to Guadalajara ahead of the World Cup

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Improvements are aimed not only at the influx of World Cup ticket holders but also at responding to the growing demand for services in the greater Guadalajara area, such as urban and road infrastructure.

What to cook this January

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A trio of fresh Mexican fruits is in season this January! Can, stew and blend for maximum delight, as Bel Woodhouse shares her best recipes!

How Britain’s most iconic trains ended up in Oaxaca

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Britain's Intercity 125 was an icon of global rail travel, but now it traverses the Oaxacan mountains. How did it end up in Mexico?
The battle of Buena Vista

A history of US interventions in Mexico

1
With the spectre of conflict looming larger than ever, we take a look at some of the historic battles between Mexico and the United States.
A woman riding a black horse

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

9
Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
A woman riding a black horse

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

9
Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
Donald Trump in front of a Mexican flag

Opinion: ‘Something’s going to have to be done with Mexico’ but it must not...

22
Hours after the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, the President called into Fox and Friends to suggest Mexico was his next target. María Meléndez discusses why military action in Mexico would be doomed to failure.
U.S. military on a tank near the U.S.-Mexico border

Opinion: Trump’s Venezuela gamble and lessons from America’s expansionist past

1
As U.S. President Trump renews threats to deploy the military to Mexico, historian Dr. Joel Zapata reminds readers of the human and social casualties caused by American expansionism.
Rally in Toluca for Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum ends first full year with 69% approval; social programs shine, security plan struggles

0
Sheinbaum's approval rating, though very good for a sitting president, is down a full 16 percentage points from her sky-high 85% rating in February 2025, with persistent cartel crime being the most evident factor.
On Saturday and again on Sunday, hundreds of Venezuelans residing in Mexico City marched along central avenues and outside the U.S. Embassy to demand a peaceful political transition in Venezuela.

Protests erupt across Mexico over US military operation in Venezuela

6
Protests following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States on Saturday varied in mood between celebration and criticism, as President Sheinbaum and other Latin American leaders condemned the intervention.

All the upgrades coming to Guadalajara ahead of the World Cup

1
Improvements are aimed not only at the influx of World Cup ticket holders but also at responding to the growing demand for services in the greater Guadalajara area, such as urban and road infrastructure.

What to cook this January

0
A trio of fresh Mexican fruits is in season this January! Can, stew and blend for maximum delight, as Bel Woodhouse shares her best recipes!

How Britain’s most iconic trains ended up in Oaxaca

0
Britain's Intercity 125 was an icon of global rail travel, but now it traverses the Oaxacan mountains. How did it end up in Mexico?
President Sheinbaum and Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.

Mexico’s year in review: The 10 biggest business and economics stories...

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2025 was a year of mixed fortunes for the Mexican economy. Here are the 10 events and indicators that will help you get the full picture as we approach 2026.
Protesters shout and wave Venezuelan flags in Mexico City

In the wake of Venezuela, is Mexico next? A perspective from our CEO

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What does the U.S. attack on Venezuela mean for Mexico? CEO Travis Bembenek dives into the implications.
A bearded man stares into a crystal ball

My 2026 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

11
Will Mexico win the World Cup? What's next in the fight against drug trafficking? CEO Travis Bembenek takes on these questions and more in his 2026 forecast.
A view of Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City at twilight

How accurate were my 2025 predictions for Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

12
How did Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek do on his 2025 predictions for Mexico? Read on to find out!
A family takes photos near a sculpture of the word #TULUM

Social media herd mentality, Tulum edition: A perspective from our CEO

9
Tulum's social media-driven tourism boom has turned into a bust. But what you see online doesn't always line up with reality, Travis Bembenek writes.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
Canadian flag

Canada to send largest-ever trade mission to Mexico in 2026

0
The Feb. 15-20 trade mission will focus on opportunities in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, information communications technology and clean energy sectors, as well as creative industries.
A plume of smoke rises from a cargo tanker at sea

China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’

13
The new tariffs are not a political measure but rather aim to protect Mexican industry from cheap imports, Economy Minister Ebrard said Thursday.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.90
CAD
13.00
EUR
21.00
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

8
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
BMV

Mexican stocks end a banner year, even outperforming Wall Street

1
The strong stock market flew in the face of dire predictions after U.S. President Trump imposed tariffs, as did the increasing value of the peso against the dollar.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.90
CAD
13.00
EUR
21.00
Donald Trump in front of a Mexican flag

Opinion: ‘Something’s going to have to be done with Mexico’ but it must not...

22
Hours after the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, the President called into Fox and Friends to suggest Mexico was his next target. María Meléndez discusses why military action in Mexico would be doomed to failure.
President Sheinbaum smiles behind a press conference podium

Nature steals the spotlight from Mexico’s economic achievements: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Positive economic news was supposed to be Friday's focus, until a strong earthquake forced authorities and the press corps to evacuate the National Palace.
Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum: ‘Intervention does not bring democracy to the people’

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Reading a prepared statement on Monday morning, Sheinbaum said Mexico maintains a historical position based on non-intervention and the self-determination of peoples, emphasizing that “Only the people can build their own future.”
A woman riding a black horse

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

9
Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
Mexican New Year's traditions

New Year, the loud, beautiful, Mexican way

2
Strange, wonderful, familiar and uniquely local, there's nothing like the turn of the year to bring out the best of Mexico.
"Fuera gringo!" is the battle cry of an emerging anti-gentrification movement in Mexico City.

A changing Mexico: Gentrification and protest in 2025

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Mexicans and expats alike take on the most contentious subject of 2025 in this selection of pieces on gentrification in Mexico.
temple in TUla

Tourism to Tamaulipas reached its highest point in history in 2025

0
Not long ago, the state had a security problem that discouraged visitors. But after extensive efforts by state authorities, Tamaulipas is now considered one of the safest destinations in Mexico.

How Britain’s most iconic trains ended up in Oaxaca

0
Britain's Intercity 125 was an icon of global rail travel, but now it traverses the Oaxacan mountains. How did it end up in Mexico?
Cancun airport

Cancún rings in the New Year with 17 new international flights 

1
After a down year, Cancún International Airport's passenger load should pick up signficantly in 2026, with new routes to 11 U.S. cities and five Canadian cities, plus Dublin, Ireland.
Mexican New Year's traditions

New Year, the loud, beautiful, Mexican way

2
Strange, wonderful, familiar and uniquely local, there's nothing like the turn of the year to bring out the best of Mexico.
"Fuera gringo!" is the battle cry of an emerging anti-gentrification movement in Mexico City.

A changing Mexico: Gentrification and protest in 2025

0
Mexicans and expats alike take on the most contentious subject of 2025 in this selection of pieces on gentrification in Mexico.
A bearded man stares into a crystal ball

My 2026 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

11
Will Mexico win the World Cup? What's next in the fight against drug trafficking? CEO Travis Bembenek takes on these questions and more in his 2026 forecast.
A view of Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City at twilight

How accurate were my 2025 predictions for Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

12
How did Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek do on his 2025 predictions for Mexico? Read on to find out!
Home in San Miguel de Allende

Residency in Mexico: What foreign buyers and sellers need to know

4
Residency in Mexico, either temporary permanent, comes with a host of benefits, some of the most important of which become evident when buying or selling real estate.
San Miguel de Allende real estate listing

Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...

6
Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.
The battle of Buena Vista

A history of US interventions in Mexico

1
With the spectre of conflict looming larger than ever, we take a look at some of the historic battles between Mexico and the United States.

MND Tutor | Año Nuevo

0
New year, new language as we discover the traditions around New Year's Eve and learn Spanish at the same time.
Puerto Vallarta

Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta

3
Depression is not uncommon during the holiday season, and just because you've traveled to beautiful Mexico is no guarantee it won't come with you.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta holiday celebrations

0
Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.

How Britain’s most iconic trains ended up in Oaxaca

0
Britain's Intercity 125 was an icon of global rail travel, but now it traverses the Oaxacan mountains. How did it end up in Mexico?
Cancun airport

Cancún rings in the New Year with 17 new international flights 

1
After a down year, Cancún International Airport's passenger load should pick up signficantly in 2026, with new routes to 11 U.S. cities and five Canadian cities, plus Dublin, Ireland.
12 green grapes on a wooden serving board

Welcome 2026 with a 12-grape New Year’s Eve martini

0
For a year's worth of good fortune, try this lucky twist on the classic vodka martini.
Bitter melon

The wild world of Mexico’s tiniest edible treasures

4
Mexico is not only home to an incredible diversity of fruits and vegetables, it also home to some of the tiniest and tastiest versions of these you're ever likely to see.
The outcome of the new bilateral agreement allows Mexico more time to make its required water deliveries, though President Sheinbaum emphasized on Monday that Mexico is not handing over water that "we don't have."

Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries

5
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
The Nuevo Laredo International Wastewater Treatment Plant in Mexico seen across the Rio Grande from Laredo.

Inside the binational effort to clean up the Rio Grande

Nuevo Laredo used to dump millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande daily. Now the city is cleaning up its act, thanks to a determined mayor with support on both sides of the border.
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.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

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

A new book app launches in Mexico to make reading more accessible

1
The app Skeelo says it can boost the average Mexican reader's yearly book count from two to 12 by offering a free book a month via its digital application.
The battle of Buena Vista

A history of US interventions in Mexico

1
With the spectre of conflict looming larger than ever, we take a look at some of the historic battles between Mexico and the United States.

MND Tutor | Año Nuevo

0
New year, new language as we discover the traditions around New Year's Eve and learn Spanish at the same time.

What’s on in the Riviera Maya in January

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From Cancún to Tulum, here's a local guide to the very best of things to do.
Puerto Vallarta

Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta

3
Depression is not uncommon during the holiday season, and just because you've traveled to beautiful Mexico is no guarantee it won't come with you.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta holiday celebrations

0
Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.
older people hanging out

Mexico’s population will soon enter a new era of accelerated aging 

0
Soon after 2030, Mexicans over 60 will outnumber those under 15, initiating an aging population structure that will affect the country's economy, healthcare and social security systems.
U.S. military on a tank near the U.S.-Mexico border

Opinion: Trump’s Venezuela gamble and lessons from America’s expansionist past

1
As U.S. President Trump renews threats to deploy the military to Mexico, historian Dr. Joel Zapata reminds readers of the human and social casualties caused by American expansionism.
Rally in Toluca for Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum ends first full year with 69% approval; social programs shine, security plan struggles

0
Sheinbaum's approval rating, though very good for a sitting president, is down a full 16 percentage points from her sky-high 85% rating in February 2025, with persistent cartel crime being the most evident factor.
On Saturday and again on Sunday, hundreds of Venezuelans residing in Mexico City marched along central avenues and outside the U.S. Embassy to demand a peaceful political transition in Venezuela.

Protests erupt across Mexico over US military operation in Venezuela

6
Protests following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States on Saturday varied in mood between celebration and criticism, as President Sheinbaum and other Latin American leaders condemned the intervention.
Diamante Dunes Course Los Cabos

How golf sells real estate in Los Cabos

1
If you're buying real estate in the heart of Baja California Sur, chances are it's for the golf scene in Los Cabos. What's new in 2026?
Home in San Miguel de Allende

Residency in Mexico: What foreign buyers and sellers need to know

4
Residency in Mexico, either temporary permanent, comes with a host of benefits, some of the most important of which become evident when buying or selling real estate.
San Miguel de Allende real estate listing

Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...

6
Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.
tijuana river

Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego

2
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
The outcome of the new bilateral agreement allows Mexico more time to make its required water deliveries, though President Sheinbaum emphasized on Monday that Mexico is not handing over water that "we don't have."

Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries

5
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
The Nuevo Laredo International Wastewater Treatment Plant in Mexico seen across the Rio Grande from Laredo.

Inside the binational effort to clean up the Rio Grande

Nuevo Laredo used to dump millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande daily. Now the city is cleaning up its act, thanks to a determined mayor with support on both sides of the border.
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.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

8
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
Canadian flag

Canada to send largest-ever trade mission to Mexico in 2026

0
The Feb. 15-20 trade mission will focus on opportunities in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, information communications technology and clean energy sectors, as well as creative industries.
A plume of smoke rises from a cargo tanker at sea

China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’

13
The new tariffs are not a political measure but rather aim to protect Mexican industry from cheap imports, Economy Minister Ebrard said Thursday.
A woman riding a black horse

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

9
Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
Donald Trump in front of a Mexican flag

Opinion: ‘Something’s going to have to be done with Mexico’ but it must not...

22
Hours after the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, the President called into Fox and Friends to suggest Mexico was his next target. María Meléndez discusses why military action in Mexico would be doomed to failure.
12 green grapes on a wooden serving board

Welcome 2026 with a 12-grape New Year’s Eve martini

0
For a year's worth of good fortune, try this lucky twist on the classic vodka martini.

What to cook this January

0
A trio of fresh Mexican fruits is in season this January! Can, stew and blend for maximum delight, as Bel Woodhouse shares her best recipes!
12 green grapes on a wooden serving board

Welcome 2026 with a 12-grape New Year’s Eve martini

0
For a year's worth of good fortune, try this lucky twist on the classic vodka martini.
Bitter melon

The wild world of Mexico’s tiniest edible treasures

4
Mexico is not only home to an incredible diversity of fruits and vegetables, it also home to some of the tiniest and tastiest versions of these you're ever likely to see.

Aguas frescas, corn, salsa, tlayuda and unique ingredients — the best of MND food...

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Tacos, corn, coffee and hibiscus, we've collected the very best of Mexico News Daily's food writing in 2025.