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Does civility in politics still exist? A perspective from our CEO
With U.S. midterm campaigns turning nastier, MND CEO Travis Bembenek sees a welcome contrast in the political tone President Sheinbaum is setting at home.
How are things going in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO
Beyond GDP and inflation, MND's CEO unveils a six-part series ranking Mexico's health, education and happiness — starting with what the data reveals on healthcare.
‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast
The Mexican peso has defied analysts, trading near multi-year highs. In a new podcast episode, Travis breaks down the reasons why, and whether a correction might be coming.
The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico's exports jumped 44% in July — a number that sounds like a huge win. CEO Travis Bembenek explains why the reality is more complicated.
MND goes all in on Mexico City: A perspective from our CEO
MND launches MND Local CDMX, a weekly feature with deeper news, events and trends for anyone living in, moving to or visiting Mexico City.
‘Confidently Wrong About Tipping in Mexico’: A new podcast from MND
In a new podcast episode, George and Travis break down Mexico's tricky tipping culture — how much, who to tip and how norms have shifted.
Mexico fails the 2025 PISA evaluation: A perspective from our CEO
Globally, the 2025 PISA testing results are concerning, but Mexico's results are a significant red flag. Here's why, according to MND CEO Travis Bembenek.
New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast tackles expat money habits and mistakes
In a new episode of "Confidently Wrong," George and Travis unpack survey results from 700-plus expats across Mexico — their money habits, mistakes and best financial advice.
Why isn’t the peso at 37 to the US dollar? A perspective from our...
The peso is near record highs against the dollar in what looks like an unbreakable trend. Our CEO rounds up his top columns explaining why — and what's next.
What I learned from our two summer interns: A perspective from our CEO
Travis Bembenek reflects on mentoring two summer interns — and what their relationship with AI, reading and writing reveals about the next generation of journalists.
‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: What one man’s heart surgery story reveals about healthcare in Mexico
Co-host George Reavis shares his firsthand experience of heart surgery in Mexico — the doctors, the costs, the insurance and what he'd do differently — in the latest "Confidently Wrong" episode.
The hottest product on the planet is increasingly made in Mexico: A perspective from...
For decades, cars led Mexico's exports to the U.S. Now AI servers have taken the crown. Our CEO breaks down what's really happening in the trade relationship — and why it matters.
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