Thursday, August 28, 2025

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Indulging the senses in San Miguel de Allende

One expat describes how walking the streets of San Miguel is a quasi-religious experience, with color, life and joy at every turn.
A California red-legged frog

With help from Mexico, this rare frog is making a comeback in California 

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The endangered California red-legged frog was on its last legs in Southern California until Mexican biologists joined what became a cross-border rehabilitation effort.
Two men shake hands in front of an Amazon logo in Mexico City

Amazon teams up with Mexico City to save water with tech-driven infrastructure upgrades

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In addition to water savings, automation will allow the city to direct water to eastern CDMX, an area historically plagued by shortages.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez hold hands while walking in a paparazzi photo

Newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez make a stop at Frida Kahlo’s house in Coyoacán

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The billionaire and his new bride were spotted strolling through the iconic artist's home-turned-museum on Wednesday.
A California red-legged frog

With help from Mexico, this rare frog is making a comeback in California 

0
The endangered California red-legged frog was on its last legs in Southern California until Mexican biologists joined what became a cross-border rehabilitation effort.
Two men shake hands in front of an Amazon logo in Mexico City

Amazon teams up with Mexico City to save water with tech-driven infrastructure upgrades

0
In addition to water savings, automation will allow the city to direct water to eastern CDMX, an area historically plagued by shortages.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez hold hands while walking in a paparazzi photo

Newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez make a stop at Frida Kahlo’s house in...

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The billionaire and his new bride were spotted strolling through the iconic artist's home-turned-museum on Wednesday.
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Mexico City’s weirdest buildings

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From a giant dorito to a house made of smaller houses, the capital has no shortage of bizarre buildings for architecture lovers and curiosity seekers alike.
Chavela Vargas

Made in Mexico: Chavela Vargas

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Today's subject may not have been born in Mexico, but it was the country that truly made her — and she brightened it in return.
A Correos de Mexico post office

Mexican mail service temporarily suspends package delivery to US

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Mexico joined other countries in pausing deliveries to the U.S., while awaiting clarity on new import duties.
A young girl writing in a textbook

Libros Para Niños: Advancing literacy for all in Zihuatanejo

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Bringing education to working children of Indigenous parents is no easy matter, but one charity is working hard to make a difference.
Godzilla CDMX

Downtown CDMX paralyzed by Godzilla — the movie

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Though some bystanders were at first unsure if they were witnessing an actual catastrophe, it was all fictional for the new Godzilla film, “Godzilla x Kong: Supernova,” due March 2027 in theaters.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

2
The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
Villa Victoria dam reservoir

Mexico City’s main water supply system at highest level in 5 years 

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The capacity of the Cutzamala System had dropped under 50% as recently as last May, but the recent above-average rainfall has boosted its level to 70.7%.
steel

Mexico’s steel exports to US are down 16.6% in wake of tariff

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The United States implemented 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from countries around the world on March 12. The duty for most countries, including Mexico, was doubled to 50% on June 4.
flotilla protesting SpaceX in Tamaulipas

Environmental activists protesting SpaceX rocket launches report helicopter harassment

4
The flotilla, protesting the increase in space trash off the coast of Playa Bagdad, Tamaulipas, was forced to retreat after two low-flying helicopters created dangerous waves around their boats.
Axolotl burning man

Why is there a giant axolotl at Burning Man?

2
Deep in the Nevada desert lies a giant statue of an axolotl — and it could be about to go up in flames. What's the story?

In show of sympathy, stood-up quinceañera finds herself surrounded by thousands of new friends

4
After a handful of people showed up to her quinceañera party, Isela Anahí Santiago Morales, the daughter of garbage collectors in San Luis Potosí, found out just how big human hearts can be.
Stephen Miller

‘He’s probably unaware’: Sheinbaum disputes Stephen Miller’s claim that CDMX is ‘run by cartels’

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Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy and U.S. President Donald Trump's homeland security advisor, made the claim during an interview on Fox News on Monday.

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Mexico City’s weirdest buildings

1
From a giant dorito to a house made of smaller houses, the capital has no shortage of bizarre buildings for architecture lovers and curiosity seekers alike.
Chavela Vargas

Made in Mexico: Chavela Vargas

0
Today's subject may not have been born in Mexico, but it was the country that truly made her — and she brightened it in return.
A Correos de Mexico post office

Mexican mail service temporarily suspends package delivery to US

0
Mexico joined other countries in pausing deliveries to the U.S., while awaiting clarity on new import duties.
A young girl writing in a textbook

Libros Para Niños: Advancing literacy for all in Zihuatanejo

2
Bringing education to working children of Indigenous parents is no easy matter, but one charity is working hard to make a difference.
Godzilla CDMX

Downtown CDMX paralyzed by Godzilla — the movie

1
Though some bystanders were at first unsure if they were witnessing an actual catastrophe, it was all fictional for the new Godzilla film, “Godzilla x Kong: Supernova,” due March 2027 in theaters.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

2
The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
A banner reading MND kids

MND Kids, our most ambitious initiative yet: An update from our CEO

8
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Kids, an education offering designed for the young people who will shape Mexico's future.
The San Miguel de Allende skyline visible behind a green park full of trees

The secret sauce that makes San Miguel special: A perspective from our CEO

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Why does San Miguel de Allende keep winning accolades? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek lets you in on the secret.
Sheinbaum

Mexico’s Sheinbaum gives a masterclass on managing Trump: A perspective from our CEO

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The Mexican president is showing the world how to manage Trump, and we should all be taking notes.
A blond woman holds churros in a Mexican street

Maybe what Mexico needs is … more Americans? A perspective from our CEO

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Travis Bembenek reflects on the challenges and opportunities that come with welcoming immigrants to a new country.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

2
The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
A tomato packaging plant

Foreign investment is setting records in a tough economy. How did Mexico pull it...

12
New investment skyrocketed in the first half of the year as foreign funds continue to flow into Mexico.
fault in a highway

These are the 10 Mexican highways slated for upgrades worth US $6B

5
The five-year project will improve some 2,220 kilometers (1,367 miles) of highway in 14 states, including the northen stretch of Highway 57 in the border state of Coahuila.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.65
CAD
13.56
EUR
21.79

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foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

2
The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
steel

Mexico’s steel exports to US are down 16.6% in wake of tariff

0
The United States implemented 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from countries around the world on March 12. The duty for most countries, including Mexico, was doubled to 50% on June 4.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.65
CAD
13.56
EUR
21.79
Sheinbaum mañanera August 27, 2025

DEA calls Calderón’s security minister a drug lord: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum drew attention on Tuesday to a quote by the DEA administrator putting two well-known drug capos on the same level as former president Felipe Calderón's security minister, Genaro García Luna.
Stephen Miller

‘He’s probably unaware’: Sheinbaum disputes Stephen Miller’s claim that CDMX is ‘run by cartels’

23
Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy and U.S. President Donald Trump's homeland security advisor, made the claim during an interview on Fox News on Monday.
Ex-Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada's guilty plea in a U.S. court on Monday has been a focus of the president's daily pressers this week.

US $15B seized from ‘El Mayo’ should benefit Mexicans, Sheinbaum says:...

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Sheinbaum said that if there is a "seizure of [El Mayo's] resources" in Mexico and that money is transferred to the U.S., her government "would have to ask" for it to be returned to Mexico "for the benefit of the people."

Indulging the senses in San Miguel de Allende

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One expat describes how walking the streets of San Miguel is a quasi-religious experience, with color, life and joy at every turn.

The truth about wealth disparity in Los Cabos

15
Take a dive into the numbers that show what life is really like for both worlds at the foot of Baja California Sur.

‘Mary Joseph,’ ‘Little Town’ and ‘Holy Conception’: The unusual names I hear in Mexico

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Why do some Mexican parents give their children names that sound, well... odd in translation? Let Sarah DeVries give you the answers.
A white 15-passenger van in Tulum with people exiting it.

Tulum transportation workers report steep decline in tourists

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Daily ridership between Tulum and Playa del Carmen has fallen by more than 50%, according to estimates by local transport operators.
Preisdent with boat crew

Acapulco debuts maritime public transport system

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The 90-passenger, 25 m by 7 m boat offers residents and tourists a traffic-free ride to several points along Acapulco Bay, costing from 30 to 160 pesos.
Viva Aerobus

Viva launches new flights connecting US cities to AIFA airport

0
The Mexico City metropolitan area's newest airport is adding more international connections ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

The truth about wealth disparity in Los Cabos

15
Take a dive into the numbers that show what life is really like for both worlds at the foot of Baja California Sur.

‘Mary Joseph,’ ‘Little Town’ and ‘Holy Conception’: The unusual names I hear in Mexico

3
Why do some Mexican parents give their children names that sound, well... odd in translation? Let Sarah DeVries give you the answers.

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The San Miguel de Allende skyline visible behind a green park full of trees

The secret sauce that makes San Miguel special: A perspective from our CEO

27
Why does San Miguel de Allende keep winning accolades? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek lets you in on the secret.
Sheinbaum

Mexico’s Sheinbaum gives a masterclass on managing Trump: A perspective from our CEO

40
The Mexican president is showing the world how to manage Trump, and we should all be taking notes.
Armani Residences Masaryk

Mexico is fourth-largest market for branded residences, with Riviera Maya to see major growth

5
A 2025 study by Onirius Hospitality Advisors revealed that the number of branded residences in the Riviera Maya is expected to grow a staggering 233% over the next five years. 
A modern rooftop patio features a curved grey sofa, potted cacti, and a panoramic view of the ocean, a city, and distant rock formations under a clear sky.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Make sure you invest close enough to a...

3
Mexico is currently the world's seventh most visited country, making vacation property investment appealing right now — if you know where to buy.
Chavela Vargas

Made in Mexico: Chavela Vargas

0
Today's subject may not have been born in Mexico, but it was the country that truly made her — and she brightened it in return.
A young girl writing in a textbook

Libros Para Niños: Advancing literacy for all in Zihuatanejo

2
Bringing education to working children of Indigenous parents is no easy matter, but one charity is working hard to make a difference.
Godzilla CDMX

Downtown CDMX paralyzed by Godzilla — the movie

1
Though some bystanders were at first unsure if they were witnessing an actual catastrophe, it was all fictional for the new Godzilla film, “Godzilla x Kong: Supernova,” due March 2027 in theaters.
Axolotl burning man

Why is there a giant axolotl at Burning Man?

2
Deep in the Nevada desert lies a giant statue of an axolotl — and it could be about to go up in flames. What's the story?
Preisdent with boat crew

Acapulco debuts maritime public transport system

1
The 90-passenger, 25 m by 7 m boat offers residents and tourists a traffic-free ride to several points along Acapulco Bay, costing from 30 to 160 pesos.
Viva Aerobus

Viva launches new flights connecting US cities to AIFA airport

0
The Mexico City metropolitan area's newest airport is adding more international connections ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

What’s in a name? Terrible-sounding tacos that taste great

6
They're honestly great, if you can look past their offputting names, we promise.

Taste of Mexico: Tlayuda

6
Whatever you do, don't call it a "Mexican pizza," please.
Villa Victoria dam reservoir

Mexico City’s main water supply system at highest level in 5 years 

0
The capacity of the Cutzamala System had dropped under 50% as recently as last May, but the recent above-average rainfall has boosted its level to 70.7%.
Men working on a construction site

Can growth and sustainability coexist in Puerto Vallarta?

6
As development in the Bay of Banderas continues to expand, can the city preserve the natural paradise that made it famous?
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

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.

Mexico City’s weirdest buildings

1
From a giant dorito to a house made of smaller houses, the capital has no shortage of bizarre buildings for architecture lovers and curiosity seekers alike.
Chavela Vargas

Made in Mexico: Chavela Vargas

0
Today's subject may not have been born in Mexico, but it was the country that truly made her — and she brightened it in return.
A young girl writing in a textbook

Libros Para Niños: Advancing literacy for all in Zihuatanejo

2
Bringing education to working children of Indigenous parents is no easy matter, but one charity is working hard to make a difference.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez hold hands while walking in a paparazzi photo

Newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez make a stop at Frida Kahlo’s house in Coyoacán

0
The billionaire and his new bride were spotted strolling through the iconic artist's home-turned-museum on Wednesday.
Godzilla CDMX

Downtown CDMX paralyzed by Godzilla — the movie

1
Though some bystanders were at first unsure if they were witnessing an actual catastrophe, it was all fictional for the new Godzilla film, “Godzilla x Kong: Supernova,” due March 2027 in theaters.
Axolotl burning man

Why is there a giant axolotl at Burning Man?

2
Deep in the Nevada desert lies a giant statue of an axolotl — and it could be about to go up in flames. What's the story?
A California red-legged frog

With help from Mexico, this rare frog is making a comeback in California 

0
The endangered California red-legged frog was on its last legs in Southern California until Mexican biologists joined what became a cross-border rehabilitation effort.
A Correos de Mexico post office

Mexican mail service temporarily suspends package delivery to US

0
Mexico joined other countries in pausing deliveries to the U.S., while awaiting clarity on new import duties.
Villa Victoria dam reservoir

Mexico City’s main water supply system at highest level in 5 years 

0
The capacity of the Cutzamala System had dropped under 50% as recently as last May, but the recent above-average rainfall has boosted its level to 70.7%.
flotilla protesting SpaceX in Tamaulipas

Environmental activists protesting SpaceX rocket launches report helicopter harassment

4
The flotilla, protesting the increase in space trash off the coast of Playa Bagdad, Tamaulipas, was forced to retreat after two low-flying helicopters created dangerous waves around their boats.

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Moving to Mexico? 5 reasons Baja California is easier than anywhere else (plus 1...

5
Moving to Baja California is (mostly) so much easier than you think, explains relocation expert Cheri Sicard.
Armani Residences Masaryk

Mexico is fourth-largest market for branded residences, with Riviera Maya to see major growth

5
A 2025 study by Onirius Hospitality Advisors revealed that the number of branded residences in the Riviera Maya is expected to grow a staggering 233% over the next five years. 
A modern rooftop patio features a curved grey sofa, potted cacti, and a panoramic view of the ocean, a city, and distant rock formations under a clear sky.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Make sure you invest close enough to a...

3
Mexico is currently the world's seventh most visited country, making vacation property investment appealing right now — if you know where to buy.
Two men shake hands in front of an Amazon logo in Mexico City

Amazon teams up with Mexico City to save water with tech-driven infrastructure upgrades

0
In addition to water savings, automation will allow the city to direct water to eastern CDMX, an area historically plagued by shortages.
Villa Victoria dam reservoir

Mexico City’s main water supply system at highest level in 5 years 

0
The capacity of the Cutzamala System had dropped under 50% as recently as last May, but the recent above-average rainfall has boosted its level to 70.7%.
Men working on a construction site

Can growth and sustainability coexist in Puerto Vallarta?

6
As development in the Bay of Banderas continues to expand, can the city preserve the natural paradise that made it famous?
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.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

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.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

2
The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
A tomato packaging plant

Foreign investment is setting records in a tough economy. How did Mexico pull it...

12
New investment skyrocketed in the first half of the year as foreign funds continue to flow into Mexico.
fault in a highway

These are the 10 Mexican highways slated for upgrades worth US $6B

5
The five-year project will improve some 2,220 kilometers (1,367 miles) of highway in 14 states, including the northen stretch of Highway 57 in the border state of Coahuila.
Axolotl burning man

Why is there a giant axolotl at Burning Man?

2
Deep in the Nevada desert lies a giant statue of an axolotl — and it could be about to go up in flames. What's the story?

In show of sympathy, stood-up quinceañera finds herself surrounded by thousands of new friends

4
After a handful of people showed up to her quinceañera party, Isela Anahí Santiago Morales, the daughter of garbage collectors in San Luis Potosí, found out just how big human hearts can be.
Stephen Miller

‘He’s probably unaware’: Sheinbaum disputes Stephen Miller’s claim that CDMX is ‘run by cartels’

23
Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy and U.S. President Donald Trump's homeland security advisor, made the claim during an interview on Fox News on Monday.
The Angel of Independence on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City

Mexico’s week in review: Booming foreign investment, U.S. political tension and new cultural initiatives

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Highlights of the week of August 25 in Mexico included shifts in the Mexican business landscape and tense international diplomacy.
A bag of chocolates labelled 'pedos de monja' or 'nun's farts'

I ate Nun Farts and they’re delicious!

3
Don't be fooled by the name, Querétaro's chocolate treat is a delight for the tastebuds.

What’s in a name? Terrible-sounding tacos that taste great

6
They're honestly great, if you can look past their offputting names, we promise.

Taste of Mexico: Tlayuda

6
Whatever you do, don't call it a "Mexican pizza," please.

Ready to live your Mexican Period Drama? Dine at the Gran Cantina Filomeno

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Part museum, part fine dining, part window into Mexico's Porfirian past, there's no place quite like the capita's Filomeno for those looking to elevate their mealtimes.