Monday, September 15, 2025

Attention, foreigners: Your visa will cost double in 2026

A proposal included in the 2026 federal budget presented by Mexico's Finance Ministry last week seeks to increase the cost of temporary and permanent residency visas by 100%.
Culiacan

Threats of violence cancel ‘Grito’ celebrations in Sinaloa and Michoacán 

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Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough will also forego celebrations out of respect for the deceased and injured in last week's gas explosion.
Jarritos truck sticks out from a sinkhole on a street in Mexico City

Sinkhole swallows Jarritos delivery truck in Mexico City

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At least eight families living near the sinkhole have been asked to leave the immediate vicinity while authorities seek to identify the cause of the 8-meter deep crater.
Del Toro with weapon prop

Guillermo del Toro auctioning off his gothic set items after Venice Film Festival triumph

0
The impetus for the auction was the L.A. fires' threat to his collection, which brought the filmmaker to realize that he is the guardian, not the "owner" of the artifacts.
Culiacan

Threats of violence cancel ‘Grito’ celebrations in Sinaloa and Michoacán 

1
Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough will also forego celebrations out of respect for the deceased and injured in last week's gas explosion.
Jarritos truck sticks out from a sinkhole on a street in Mexico City

Sinkhole swallows Jarritos delivery truck in Mexico City

0
At least eight families living near the sinkhole have been asked to leave the immediate vicinity while authorities seek to identify the cause of the 8-meter deep crater.
Del Toro with weapon prop

Guillermo del Toro auctioning off his gothic set items after Venice Film Festival triumph

0
The impetus for the auction was the L.A. fires' threat to his collection, which brought the filmmaker to realize that he is the guardian, not the "owner" of the artifacts.
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crash in Yucatán

Highway accident west of Mérida kills 16, injures 2

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A freight truck carrying beer, a passenger transport van and a private vehicle were involved in the crash on the Mérida–Campeche federal highway near the town of Kopomá, Yucatán.
ammuniton evidence

American woman arrested for smuggling ammunition into Mexico 

5
It was the second recent arrest of an American trying to smuggle military equipment across the border, and an early test of a new bilateral agreement to crack down on weapons smuggling.
gulf of mexico protest against Veracruz port construction

Veracruz residents protest port expansion threatening Gulf’s coral reefs

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The group of protesters objects to the construction of a 3,000-meter breakwater on the La Gallega reef and seeks to increase visibility of the endangered Veracruz Reef System.
dollars in cash

Attention, foreigners: Your visa will cost double in 2026

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A proposal included in the 2026 federal budget presented by Mexico's Finance Ministry last week seeks to increase the cost of temporary and permanent residency visas by 100%.
Anthony Martial

French soccer international Anthony Martial becomes Liga MX’s latest major signing

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Martial is the third major European player to join the league this year, after teammate Ramos and Welsh international Aaron Ramsey, who joined UNAM Pumas last month.
Andres Manuel López Obrador waving a Mexican flag during Mexican Independence Day celebrations

Mexico’s War of Independence 101: A quick overview for newbie expats

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Who, what, where and how: From a Guanajuato priest to a free Mexico, we explain everything you need to know about the Mexican War of Independence.

A short history of Mexican Independence celebrations

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Every September 16th, Mexico comes together to take part in the grito, a commemoration of Mexico's independence heroes. How did this tradition come about? Historian Diego Levin investigates.

Ghouls, ghosts and…Grandma? Mexican perspectives on aging

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Far from being packed off to live in a home, elderly people in Mexico remain a focal point of family life — and a respected one too.
Pyramid of Palenque

If you love Machu Picchu, then you’ll love Palenque in Mexico

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What do Machu Picchu in Peru and Palenque in Mexico have in common? Both are spectacular examples of Indigenous grandeur, as globetrotting writer Nellie Huang explains.
Reporters in the press pool raise their hands at President Sheinbaum's morning press conference

Mexicans should ‘be careful’ celebrating Independence Day in the US, Sheinbaum says: Friday’s mañanera...

9
The president also confirmed an upcoming visit from Canada's prime minister and rejected a report on CIA operations in Mexico.
Isaac del Toro raises his hands in the air to celebrate winning a race

3 wins in 5 days confirm Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s star status

3
The Baja California native is ony 21 but has already earned his place among cycling's elite with 15 major races won since turning pro last year, including the three this week in Italy.

If you love the Grand Canyon, then you’ll love Copper Canyon in Mexico

14
Nature, history and one of the world's most stunning train journeys: Welcome to Chihuahua.
crash in Yucatán

Highway accident west of Mérida kills 16, injures 2

0
A freight truck carrying beer, a passenger transport van and a private vehicle were involved in the crash on the Mérida–Campeche federal highway near the town of Kopomá, Yucatán.
ammuniton evidence

American woman arrested for smuggling ammunition into Mexico 

5
It was the second recent arrest of an American trying to smuggle military equipment across the border, and an early test of a new bilateral agreement to crack down on weapons smuggling.
gulf of mexico protest against Veracruz port construction

Veracruz residents protest port expansion threatening Gulf’s coral reefs

0
The group of protesters objects to the construction of a 3,000-meter breakwater on the La Gallega reef and seeks to increase visibility of the endangered Veracruz Reef System.
dollars in cash

Attention, foreigners: Your visa will cost double in 2026

10
A proposal included in the 2026 federal budget presented by Mexico's Finance Ministry last week seeks to increase the cost of temporary and permanent residency visas by 100%.
Anthony Martial

French soccer international Anthony Martial becomes Liga MX’s latest major signing

0
Martial is the third major European player to join the league this year, after teammate Ramos and Welsh international Aaron Ramsey, who joined UNAM Pumas last month.
Andres Manuel López Obrador waving a Mexican flag during Mexican Independence Day celebrations

Mexico’s War of Independence 101: A quick overview for newbie expats

2
Who, what, where and how: From a Guanajuato priest to a free Mexico, we explain everything you need to know about the Mexican War of Independence.
Lounge chairs and the occasional tourist fill a beach shaded by palm trees in Tulum

Can Tulum get its groove back? A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek digs into the mixed blessings of Tulum's development boom for this week's episode of "Confidently Wrong," an MND podcast.
an aerial photo shows the terminal of Mexico City's canceled airport sinking into Lake Texcoco

Are you ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexican airports? An update from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares the second episode of the new podcast "Confidently Wrong," now available on YouTube and Spotify.
A cartoon shows two men with the words "Confidently wrong about San Miguel de Allende" and the Mexico News Daily logo

Do you have friends or family who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexico? A perspective from...

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong," a new podcast that clears up misinformation about Mexico.
A banner reading MND kids

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

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Kids, an education offering designed for the young people who will shape Mexico's future.
presdent sheinbaum in Sept 2025

Sheinbaum on the defense after China charges Mexico with enacting tariffs under US coercion

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While rejecting any "appeasement ... toward unilateral bullying” (a clear reference to Trump), the president indicated a willingness to negotiate.
Steering wheel of a BYD brand chinese electric car

Facing US pressure, Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to 50%

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Mexico will increase the tariff on Chinese cars to the maximum level permitted by the World Trade Organization, Economy Minister Ebrard said Wednesday.
A wall of import/export shipping containers

Good news for Trump: Mexico is planning to raise tariffs on Chinese imports

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Mexico's 2026 budget proposal includes increased tariffs on China, a move the Trump administration has been pushing since early this year.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.34
CAD
13.33
EUR
21.61
A woman picks coffee beans

Veracruz coffee growers are not impressed with the government’s instant ‘Wellness Coffee’

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For one thing, instant coffee is a waste of Veracruz’s high-quality beans, some producers say.
peso coins on top of dollar bills

Peso hits a year’s best against the dollar in a strong week for Mexico’s economy

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A stronger peso, contained inflation, rosier growth forecasts and a rising stock market signaled a positive week for the Mexican economy.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.34
CAD
13.33
EUR
21.61
President Sheinbaum at the podium of her daily press conference

A tragic accident in CDMX, the Kirk assassination and tariffs: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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The president discussed a tragic explosion in Mexico City, US political violence, protectionism and Mexican Independence Day at her Thursday presser.
Sheinbaum mañanera 10 September 2025

Sheinbaum defends Navy’s investigation process after second military death in 1 week: Wednesday’s mañanera...

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The president scolded a reporter on Wednesday for the way he framed a question about the deaths of two Marines, which occurred days after military personnel were arrested in a major crackdown on the illegal fuel trade.
dollars in cash

Attention, foreigners: Your visa will cost double in 2026

10
A proposal included in the 2026 federal budget presented by Mexico's Finance Ministry last week seeks to increase the cost of temporary and permanent residency visas by 100%.

A green Mexico under a gray United States

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Rolling coal might be cool in the United States, but thankfully, says Sarah DeVries, Mexico takes environmentalism a lot more seriously.
A weight rack in a gym

Want to join a gym? Read this first

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Gyms in Mexico aren't the only way to get fit, so break out into the streets (or pools) and get moving however you like!
Pyramid of Palenque

If you love Machu Picchu, then you’ll love Palenque in Mexico

2
What do Machu Picchu in Peru and Palenque in Mexico have in common? Both are spectacular examples of Indigenous grandeur, as globetrotting writer Nellie Huang explains.
"Gracias por su visita, feliz viaje" reads a sign over a Mexican highway

International travel to Mexico jumps 12% in July

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Day-trippers, who make up nearly half of Mexico's international visitors, drove the trend.
Monterrey skyline

Viva announces MTY-NYC direct flight ahead of the World Cup

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The direct route will begin operations — for holiday travelers — on Dec. 13 and will resume permanently — for sports travelers — starting in the summer of 2026.

A green Mexico under a gray United States

13
Rolling coal might be cool in the United States, but thankfully, says Sarah DeVries, Mexico takes environmentalism a lot more seriously.
A weight rack in a gym

Want to join a gym? Read this first

5
Gyms in Mexico aren't the only way to get fit, so break out into the streets (or pools) and get moving however you like!
an aerial photo shows the terminal of Mexico City's canceled airport sinking into Lake Texcoco

Are you ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexican airports? An update from our CEO

10
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares the second episode of the new podcast "Confidently Wrong," now available on YouTube and Spotify.
A cartoon shows two men with the words "Confidently wrong about San Miguel de Allende" and the Mexico News Daily logo

Do you have friends or family who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexico? A perspective from...

34
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong," a new podcast that clears up misinformation about Mexico.

Looking to buy in the Riviera Maya? Look out for these hidden costs!

0
Buying real estate in the Riviera Maya requires different fees, costs and ownership structures than in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.

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.
Andres Manuel López Obrador waving a Mexican flag during Mexican Independence Day celebrations

Mexico’s War of Independence 101: A quick overview for newbie expats

2
Who, what, where and how: From a Guanajuato priest to a free Mexico, we explain everything you need to know about the Mexican War of Independence.

A short history of Mexican Independence celebrations

0
Every September 16th, Mexico comes together to take part in the grito, a commemoration of Mexico's independence heroes. How did this tradition come about? Historian Diego Levin investigates.
Press poster for the Canelo-Crawford fight, showing the boxers standing face to face with the Netflix logo

Canelo’s Saturday showdown with undefeated Terence Crawford won’t be on free TV in Mexico

3
The pride of Mexican boxing usually makes sure that his fights are televised on free TV in Mexico, but the middleweight championship bout on Saturday is for Netflix viewers only.
Women dancing at a party in Santa Rosa, Durango

Three homes, one heart: Returning to my Durango roots

0
However far away life takes you, there's no place like home — as one Mexican-American writer discovered.
"Gracias por su visita, feliz viaje" reads a sign over a Mexican highway

International travel to Mexico jumps 12% in July

2
Day-trippers, who make up nearly half of Mexico's international visitors, drove the trend.
Monterrey skyline

Viva announces MTY-NYC direct flight ahead of the World Cup

0
The direct route will begin operations — for holiday travelers — on Dec. 13 and will resume permanently — for sports travelers — starting in the summer of 2026.
Chile en nogada in a blue and white bowl

Taste of Mexico: Chiles en Nogada

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Independence Month means Chiles en Nogada. María Meléndez has history, recipes and a brand new take on a libertarian culinary classic.
A torta ahogada

Guadalajara celebrates one of its most iconic dishes: The torta ahogada

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Highlights of the upcoming event include free tortas, mariachi music and cooking contests in downtown Guadalajara.
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%.
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?
Del Toro with weapon prop

Guillermo del Toro auctioning off his gothic set items after Venice Film Festival triumph

0
The impetus for the auction was the L.A. fires' threat to his collection, which brought the filmmaker to realize that he is the guardian, not the "owner" of the artifacts.
Andres Manuel López Obrador waving a Mexican flag during Mexican Independence Day celebrations

Mexico’s War of Independence 101: A quick overview for newbie expats

2
Who, what, where and how: From a Guanajuato priest to a free Mexico, we explain everything you need to know about the Mexican War of Independence.

A short history of Mexican Independence celebrations

0
Every September 16th, Mexico comes together to take part in the grito, a commemoration of Mexico's independence heroes. How did this tradition come about? Historian Diego Levin investigates.
Isaac del Toro raises his hands in the air to celebrate winning a race

3 wins in 5 days confirm Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s star status

3
The Baja California native is ony 21 but has already earned his place among cycling's elite with 15 major races won since turning pro last year, including the three this week in Italy.
Press poster for the Canelo-Crawford fight, showing the boxers standing face to face with the Netflix logo

Canelo’s Saturday showdown with undefeated Terence Crawford won’t be on free TV in Mexico

3
The pride of Mexican boxing usually makes sure that his fights are televised on free TV in Mexico, but the middleweight championship bout on Saturday is for Netflix viewers only.
Women dancing at a party in Santa Rosa, Durango

Three homes, one heart: Returning to my Durango roots

0
However far away life takes you, there's no place like home — as one Mexican-American writer discovered.
Culiacan

Threats of violence cancel ‘Grito’ celebrations in Sinaloa and Michoacán 

1
Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough will also forego celebrations out of respect for the deceased and injured in last week's gas explosion.
Jarritos truck sticks out from a sinkhole on a street in Mexico City

Sinkhole swallows Jarritos delivery truck in Mexico City

0
At least eight families living near the sinkhole have been asked to leave the immediate vicinity while authorities seek to identify the cause of the 8-meter deep crater.
crash in Yucatán

Highway accident west of Mérida kills 16, injures 2

0
A freight truck carrying beer, a passenger transport van and a private vehicle were involved in the crash on the Mérida–Campeche federal highway near the town of Kopomá, Yucatán.
ammuniton evidence

American woman arrested for smuggling ammunition into Mexico 

5
It was the second recent arrest of an American trying to smuggle military equipment across the border, and an early test of a new bilateral agreement to crack down on weapons smuggling.

Careyes: Community at the Heart of Costalegre’s Future

3
In one of Mexico's most rapidly developing landscapes, Careyes offers a glimpse of a new Mexico and one that is attracting residents from across the globe.

Looking to buy in the Riviera Maya? Look out for these hidden costs!

0
Buying real estate in the Riviera Maya requires different fees, costs and ownership structures than in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.

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.
Manchas, Mexico's water leak-detecting dog

Meet Manchas, the leak-detecting dog saving Saltillo’s water supply

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Manchas is trained to detect the exact spot of a leak in a 400-meter stretch of pipeline, whereupon he lies down, telling water authorities exactly where to start digging.
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%.

7 of the best ways to work out in Puerto Vallarta

0
Want to stay in shape for Puerto Vallarta's nightlife? Try some of the destinations many health and fitness options!
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?
presdent sheinbaum in Sept 2025

Sheinbaum on the defense after China charges Mexico with enacting tariffs under US coercion

33
While rejecting any "appeasement ... toward unilateral bullying” (a clear reference to Trump), the president indicated a willingness to negotiate.
Steering wheel of a BYD brand chinese electric car

Facing US pressure, Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to 50%

20
Mexico will increase the tariff on Chinese cars to the maximum level permitted by the World Trade Organization, Economy Minister Ebrard said Wednesday.
A wall of import/export shipping containers

Good news for Trump: Mexico is planning to raise tariffs on Chinese imports

11
Mexico's 2026 budget proposal includes increased tariffs on China, a move the Trump administration has been pushing since early this year.
Reporters in the press pool raise their hands at President Sheinbaum's morning press conference

Mexicans should ‘be careful’ celebrating Independence Day in the US, Sheinbaum says: Friday’s mañanera...

9
The president also confirmed an upcoming visit from Canada's prime minister and rejected a report on CIA operations in Mexico.
Isaac del Toro raises his hands in the air to celebrate winning a race

3 wins in 5 days confirm Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s star status

3
The Baja California native is ony 21 but has already earned his place among cycling's elite with 15 major races won since turning pro last year, including the three this week in Italy.

If you love the Grand Canyon, then you’ll love Copper Canyon in Mexico

14
Nature, history and one of the world's most stunning train journeys: Welcome to Chihuahua.
Workers install scaffolding in front of a giant Mexican flag

Mexico’s week in review: Bilateral tension and cooperation on display as Mexico welcomes its...

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Other headlines included canceled Mexican Independence celebrations in the U.S., a new Mexican unicorn startup and a win for jaguar conservation.
Black Zapotec fruit from Mexico

Taste of Mexico: Zapote Negro

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Halfway between a dessert and a soft embrace, zapote negro is an iconic taste of Mexico, and a revelation for those who've never tried it.
Chile en nogada in a blue and white bowl

Taste of Mexico: Chiles en Nogada

0
Independence Month means Chiles en Nogada. María Meléndez has history, recipes and a brand new take on a libertarian culinary classic.
A torta ahogada

Guadalajara celebrates one of its most iconic dishes: The torta ahogada

4
Highlights of the upcoming event include free tortas, mariachi music and cooking contests in downtown Guadalajara.

From Lebanon to La Condesa: Lebanese food and culture in the capital

2
Some of Mexico's earliest foreign arrivals, the Lebanese have made a home in their new country, bring life, color and of course, great food (but no, they didn't invent tacos al pastor).