Friday, September 20, 2024

How can I vote in the US elections as a US citizen living in Mexico?

A former U.S. diplomat provides Mexico News Daily readers with details on how to vote as a U.S. citizen living in Mexico — and why it's important.
German tennis player Alexander Zverev at the 2024 Mexican Tennis Open, facing the camera during a match.

Plans announced for 2025 edition of Acapulco’s Mexican Tennis Open

0
Players already set to compete in the 2025 tournament include No. 2 ranked Alexander Zverev and last year's tournament runner-up Casper Ruud.
Aerial view of Colonia Americana neighborhood of Guadalajara. Skyline with multiple skyscrapers and a long avenue in the center, with a mountain range far in the background of the photo.

Guadalajara’s hip Colonia Americana is now officially ‘magical’

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The Guadalajara barrio's historic European features and artsy vibe has prompted its induction into Mexico's Magical Neighborhoods program.
Mexican ufologist Jaime Maussan sits in his living room with a telescope

Mexican ufologist Jaime Maussan offering an ‘out of this world’ Airbnb experience

0
Two lucky guests could win the chance to visit Maussan's "lair within this dimension and on this planet."
German tennis player Alexander Zverev at the 2024 Mexican Tennis Open, facing the camera during a match.

Plans announced for 2025 edition of Acapulco’s Mexican Tennis Open

0
Players already set to compete in the 2025 tournament include No. 2 ranked Alexander Zverev and last year's tournament runner-up Casper Ruud.
Aerial view of Colonia Americana neighborhood of Guadalajara. Skyline with multiple skyscrapers and a long avenue in the center, with a mountain range far in the background of the photo.

Guadalajara’s hip Colonia Americana is now officially ‘magical’

0
The Guadalajara barrio's historic European features and artsy vibe has prompted its induction into Mexico's Magical Neighborhoods program.
Mexican ufologist Jaime Maussan sits in his living room with a telescope

Mexican ufologist Jaime Maussan offering an ‘out of this world’ Airbnb experience

0
Two lucky guests could win the chance to visit Maussan's "lair within this dimension and on this planet."
Claudia Sheinbaum arriving at the National Electoral Institute in Mexico City

What will Claudia Sheinbaum’s swearing-in ceremony be like?

0
In less than two weeks, Sheinbaum will take the oath of office at the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro in Mexico City.
Resident of Mexico City walking with an umbrella near a highway in heavy rains and fog.

Tropical wave bringing heavy rains across Mexico

0
Tropical Wave No. 23 is set to inundate much of Chiapas and 11 other states in Mexico Thursday, with rain amounts ranging from 50-150 mm.
Carlos Slim at an event in Monterrey

Carlos Slim says it’s ‘totally irrational’ in remarks on government welfare spending

6
The 84-year-old billionaire businessman said the government is spending too much on senior pensions while millions still suffer extreme poverty.
White megaphone-style loudspeakers mounted high on a metal pole in Mexico City, set up to alert citizens during earthquakes

Everything you need to know about the national earthquake drill

6
On Thursday morning, a national earthquake and natural disaster drill will be held across Mexico.
La Alborada fireworks

San Miguel de Allende’s bonkers firework throwing festival

0
An epic battle between good and evil culminates in a pyrotechnical battle for the ages as the World's Best City becomes awash with revelry.
Convent of Mama, a stop on the Convent Route.

Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán

5
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route to discover the real Yucatán.
Ballot boxes in U.S. election

How can I vote in the US elections as a US citizen living in...

0
A former U.S. diplomat provides Mexico News Daily readers with details on how to vote as a U.S. citizen living in Mexico — and why it's important.
Mexico's President Lopez Obrador standing at the presidential press conference podium with his fist raised

Mexico saw 10 ‘important changes’ during AMLO’s term: security chief

10
Rosa Icela Rodríguez told reporters Tuesday at President López Obrador's press conference that his term has brought Mexico lower crime and poverty and more trust in government.
Aerial shot of cranes and other construction equipment

Sonora’s ‘Ghost Train’: Much-needed infrastructure, or an environmental disaster waiting to happen?

0
Just who is building a mysterious and controversial new railroad in northern Mexico and why is nobody admitting to it?
Claudia Sheinbaum arriving at the National Electoral Institute in Mexico City

What will Claudia Sheinbaum’s swearing-in ceremony be like?

0
In less than two weeks, Sheinbaum will take the oath of office at the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro in Mexico City.
Resident of Mexico City walking with an umbrella near a highway in heavy rains and fog.

Tropical wave bringing heavy rains across Mexico

0
Tropical Wave No. 23 is set to inundate much of Chiapas and 11 other states in Mexico Thursday, with rain amounts ranging from 50-150 mm.
Carlos Slim at an event in Monterrey

Carlos Slim says it’s ‘totally irrational’ in remarks on government welfare spending

6
The 84-year-old billionaire businessman said the government is spending too much on senior pensions while millions still suffer extreme poverty.
White megaphone-style loudspeakers mounted high on a metal pole in Mexico City, set up to alert citizens during earthquakes

Everything you need to know about the national earthquake drill

6
On Thursday morning, a national earthquake and natural disaster drill will be held across Mexico.
La Alborada fireworks

San Miguel de Allende’s bonkers firework throwing festival

0
An epic battle between good and evil culminates in a pyrotechnical battle for the ages as the World's Best City becomes awash with revelry.
Convent of Mama, a stop on the Convent Route.

Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán

5
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route to discover the real Yucatán.
Carlos Slim at an event in Monterrey

Carlos Slim says it’s ‘totally irrational’ in remarks on government welfare...

6
The 84-year-old billionaire businessman said the government is spending too much on senior pensions while millions still suffer extreme poverty.
AMLO and Claudia Sheinbaum hold up the signed judicial reform bill

Judicial reform takes effect after AMLO signs it into law

3
On Sunday, President López Obrador signed the controversial bill into law hours before delivering his final "Grito de Independencia" as president.
Los Cabos playa Medano

5 tips for budget-friendly travel in Los Cabos

0
How do you grab yourself a slice of Los Cabos luxury at an affordable price and where do you find it?
MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

11
1950s glamor, modern expat living and an overlooked beach paradise all come under the microscope as the MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024 looks at Mexico's Pacific central coast.
Map of Mexico formed with Mexican peso bank notes

What’s next for the peso? A perspective from our CEO

28
The Mexican peso has had a volatile few months and weakened to over 20 to the US dollar this week. Travis Bembenek considers what's coming next.
Intretech serves the automotive, medical, energy and consumer technology sectors.

Chinese company Intretech to invest US $60M in Nuevo León plant

0
Intretech’s move to Mexico is a strategic investment to strengthen its presence in the Americas. 
The slowdown in manufacturing activity came as Mexico seeks to bolster the sector by attracting foreign investment amid the nearshoring trend.

Banxico: Manufacturing sector cools in Q2 as nearshoring lags

0
The dawn of nearshoring in Mexico has yet to break, as 41% of surveyed companies predicted that its greatest impact will be felt after 2026.
Aerial view of a Saltillo, Mexico industrial park

Northern Mexico’s industrial real estate boom shows no sign of slowing down

1
Industrial real estate leasing rates in three of Mexico's northern cities saw impressive growth so far in 2024, but a new study says even more space is needed.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.28
CAD
14.22
Intretech serves the automotive, medical, energy and consumer technology sectors.

Chinese company Intretech to invest US $60M in Nuevo León plant

0
Intretech’s move to Mexico is a strategic investment to strengthen its presence in the Americas. 
Harvested avocados in a pile

US agrees to Mexico’s agricultural inspectors supervising avocado exports

1
After 10 years without disease or pest issues, the U.S. says it can trust Mexican inspectors to do the job USDA staff have done in Mexico.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.28
CAD
14.22
Ballot boxes in U.S. election

How can I vote in the US elections as a US citizen living in...

0
A former U.S. diplomat provides Mexico News Daily readers with details on how to vote as a U.S. citizen living in Mexico — and why it's important.
National Guard members

National Guard is the next item on Morena coalition’s constitutional agenda

5
Following the approval of AMLO's judicial reform bill last week, the ruling party will turn next to a bill putting the National Guard under military control.
Claudia Sheinbaum arriving at the National Electoral Institute in Mexico City

What will Claudia Sheinbaum’s swearing-in ceremony be like?

0
In less than two weeks, Sheinbaum will take the oath of office at the Legislative Palace of San Lázaro in Mexico City.
Ballot boxes in U.S. election

How can I vote in the US elections as a US citizen living in Mexico?

0
A former U.S. diplomat provides Mexico News Daily readers with details on how to vote as a U.S. citizen living in Mexico — and why it's important.
Checo Perez Mexican slang nicknames

Mexican Slang 101: Nicknames

8
Know your "Chayo" from your "Meche" and greet your friends like a native with this edition of our Mexican slang guide.
Querétaro historic center plaza

How one expat unlearned prejudices and embraced cultural differences in Mexico

4
University of Oregon journalism student Lizbeth Solorazno shares the story of an expat from California and how he found his community in Querétaro.
Aerial view of Colonia Americana neighborhood of Guadalajara. Skyline with multiple skyscrapers and a long avenue in the center, with a mountain range far in the background of the photo.

Guadalajara’s hip Colonia Americana is now officially ‘magical’

0
The Guadalajara barrio's historic European features and artsy vibe has prompted its induction into Mexico's Magical Neighborhoods program.
Mexican ufologist Jaime Maussan sits in his living room with a telescope

Mexican ufologist Jaime Maussan offering an ‘out of this world’ Airbnb experience

0
Two lucky guests could win the chance to visit Maussan's "lair within this dimension and on this planet."
Convent of Mama, a stop on the Convent Route.

Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán

5
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route to discover the real Yucatán.
Checo Perez Mexican slang nicknames

Mexican Slang 101: Nicknames

8
Know your "Chayo" from your "Meche" and greet your friends like a native with this edition of our Mexican slang guide.
Querétaro historic center plaza

How one expat unlearned prejudices and embraced cultural differences in Mexico

4
University of Oregon journalism student Lizbeth Solorazno shares the story of an expat from California and how he found his community in Querétaro.
Resident of Mexico City walking with an umbrella near a highway in heavy rains and fog.

Tropical wave bringing heavy rains across Mexico

0
Tropical Wave No. 23 is set to inundate much of Chiapas and 11 other states in Mexico Thursday, with rain amounts ranging from 50-150 mm.
White megaphone-style loudspeakers mounted high on a metal pole in Mexico City, set up to alert citizens during earthquakes

Everything you need to know about the national earthquake drill

6
On Thursday morning, a national earthquake and natural disaster drill will be held across Mexico.
CDMX legislators raise their hands to vote on a rent control law

Mexico City legislature tightens rent control, tying increases to inflation

7
As the city faces an affordable housing crisis, lawmakers hope the new law will put a damper on rising housing costs.
Red scaffolding and adobe stone frames of an apartment block being built in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Mexico’s housing prices surge nearly 10% in 2024, outstripping inflation

4
Data from the Federal Mortgage Society (SHF) shows that housing prices have increased by over 5% in every state in Mexico.

How a revolutionary sermon under a mesquite tree shaped modern Mexico

1
On the way to make his infamous cries for independence, Mexico's founding father stopped beneath a tree to preach - which still stands today.
The Jaguar Park spans nearly 2,250 hectares and encompasses protected natural areas such as beaches, forests, the Tulum Archaeological Zone and the Tulum National Park.

AMLO, Sheinbaum inaugurate Jaguar National Park in Tulum

0
The park is set inside a natural protected area that is home to at least 966 species of flora and fauna.
Aerial shot of cranes and other construction equipment

Sonora’s ‘Ghost Train’: Much-needed infrastructure, or an environmental disaster waiting to happen?

0
Just who is building a mysterious and controversial new railroad in northern Mexico and why is nobody admitting to it?
Canelo Álvarez is 11-2-1 against previously undefeated opponents.

No knockout, but Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez retains world titles in Las Vegas

0
The 34-year-old Mexican boxer dominated Edgar Berlanga to retain his three super-middleweight championship belts.
Mexican ufologist Jaime Maussan sits in his living room with a telescope

Mexican ufologist Jaime Maussan offering an ‘out of this world’ Airbnb experience

0
Two lucky guests could win the chance to visit Maussan's "lair within this dimension and on this planet."
Convent of Mama, a stop on the Convent Route.

Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán

5
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route to discover the real Yucatán.
Chocoflan cake made using a chocoflan recipe

Make your own miracle cake with this chocoflan recipe

0
When the layers of a chocoflan bake, they reverse, with the cake ending up on the bottom and the flan rising to the top in a process that's nothing short of miraculous.
Four hard shell tacos with ground beef and shredded cheese, an example of Tex-Mex cuisine

Tex-Mex vs Mexican food: What’s the beef?

4
Hard shell tacos, chili con carne and chimichangas - do they deserve to be considered Mexican food?
Where to Live in Mexico guide highlights

MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: The highlights so far

4
Taking a short break from our journey across Mexico, we recap on five of the best cities that we've visited so far, and hear why you love them too.
The Santiario de la Virgen de los Remedios, in Cholula, Puebla, one area in the MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Puebla, Morelos and Chiapas.

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Southern trio

8
Otherworldy Chiapas, modern Puebla and capitalino playground Cuernavaca all make an appearance in this week's installment of the Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide.

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 Alborada fireworks

San Miguel de Allende’s bonkers firework throwing festival

0
An epic battle between good and evil culminates in a pyrotechnical battle for the ages as the World's Best City becomes awash with revelry.

How a revolutionary sermon under a mesquite tree shaped modern Mexico

1
On the way to make his infamous cries for independence, Mexico's founding father stopped beneath a tree to preach - which still stands today.
The Jaguar Park spans nearly 2,250 hectares and encompasses protected natural areas such as beaches, forests, the Tulum Archaeological Zone and the Tulum National Park.

AMLO, Sheinbaum inaugurate Jaguar National Park in Tulum

0
The park is set inside a natural protected area that is home to at least 966 species of flora and fauna.
German tennis player Alexander Zverev at the 2024 Mexican Tennis Open, facing the camera during a match.

Plans announced for 2025 edition of Acapulco’s Mexican Tennis Open

0
Players already set to compete in the 2025 tournament include No. 2 ranked Alexander Zverev and last year's tournament runner-up Casper Ruud.
Aerial shot of cranes and other construction equipment

Sonora’s ‘Ghost Train’: Much-needed infrastructure, or an environmental disaster waiting to happen?

0
Just who is building a mysterious and controversial new railroad in northern Mexico and why is nobody admitting to it?
Canelo Álvarez is 11-2-1 against previously undefeated opponents.

No knockout, but Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez retains world titles in Las Vegas

0
The 34-year-old Mexican boxer dominated Edgar Berlanga to retain his three super-middleweight championship belts.
President López Obrador at his morning press conference, where he said the U.S. is partly responsible for the current wave of violence in Sinaloa

AMLO says US shares responsibility for Sinaloa violence

12
The president said the U.S. made a deal that led to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada's kidnapping from Mexico, calling it a "completely illegal" operation.
Resident of Mexico City walking with an umbrella near a highway in heavy rains and fog.

Tropical wave bringing heavy rains across Mexico

0
Tropical Wave No. 23 is set to inundate much of Chiapas and 11 other states in Mexico Thursday, with rain amounts ranging from 50-150 mm.
White megaphone-style loudspeakers mounted high on a metal pole in Mexico City, set up to alert citizens during earthquakes

Everything you need to know about the national earthquake drill

6
On Thursday morning, a national earthquake and natural disaster drill will be held across Mexico.
Mexico's President Lopez Obrador standing at the presidential press conference podium with his fist raised

Mexico saw 10 ‘important changes’ during AMLO’s term: security chief

10
Rosa Icela Rodríguez told reporters Tuesday at President López Obrador's press conference that his term has brought Mexico lower crime and poverty and more trust in government.
Two glasses of horchata dusted with cinammon and with cinammon sticks sticking out of them.

Mix some cinammon, spice and all things nice for a Horchata cocktail with a...

1
Creamy, spiced sweetness mellows out the warm bourbon, making for a deceptively smooth cocktail.
Chocoflan cake made using a chocoflan recipe

Make your own miracle cake with this chocoflan recipe

0
When the layers of a chocoflan bake, they reverse, with the cake ending up on the bottom and the flan rising to the top in a process that's nothing short of miraculous.
Four hard shell tacos with ground beef and shredded cheese, an example of Tex-Mex cuisine

Tex-Mex vs Mexican food: What’s the beef?

4
Hard shell tacos, chili con carne and chimichangas - do they deserve to be considered Mexican food?
San Miguel de Allende real estate

The insider’s guide to investing in real estate in San Miguel de Allende

4
Everything you need to know about buying real estate in San Miguel de Allende, from the best neighborhoods to how to close on that dream new home.
CDMX legislators raise their hands to vote on a rent control law

Mexico City legislature tightens rent control, tying increases to inflation

7
As the city faces an affordable housing crisis, lawmakers hope the new law will put a damper on rising housing costs.
Red scaffolding and adobe stone frames of an apartment block being built in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Mexico’s housing prices surge nearly 10% in 2024, outstripping inflation

4
Data from the Federal Mortgage Society (SHF) shows that housing prices have increased by over 5% in every state in Mexico.
Facade of white office building bearing Prologis logo and name

Fibra Prologis buys Terrafina, expands Mexico industrial real estate presence

0
Mexican real estate investment trust Fibra Prologis' purchase of Fibra Terrafina puts it in prime shape to jump on Mexico's nearshoring trend.
MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

11
1950s glamor, modern expat living and an overlooked beach paradise all come under the microscope as the MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024 looks at Mexico's Pacific central coast.
Where to Live in Mexico guide highlights

MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: The highlights so far

4
Taking a short break from our journey across Mexico, we recap on five of the best cities that we've visited so far, and hear why you love them too.
The Santiario de la Virgen de los Remedios, in Cholula, Puebla, one area in the MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Puebla, Morelos and Chiapas.

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Southern trio

8
Otherworldy Chiapas, modern Puebla and capitalino playground Cuernavaca all make an appearance in this week's installment of the Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide.

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.
Intretech serves the automotive, medical, energy and consumer technology sectors.

Chinese company Intretech to invest US $60M in Nuevo León plant

0
Intretech’s move to Mexico is a strategic investment to strengthen its presence in the Americas. 
The slowdown in manufacturing activity came as Mexico seeks to bolster the sector by attracting foreign investment amid the nearshoring trend.

Banxico: Manufacturing sector cools in Q2 as nearshoring lags

0
The dawn of nearshoring in Mexico has yet to break, as 41% of surveyed companies predicted that its greatest impact will be felt after 2026.
Aerial view of a Saltillo, Mexico industrial park

Northern Mexico’s industrial real estate boom shows no sign of slowing down

1
Industrial real estate leasing rates in three of Mexico's northern cities saw impressive growth so far in 2024, but a new study says even more space is needed.
AMLO and Claudia Sheinbaum hold up the signed judicial reform bill

Judicial reform takes effect after AMLO signs it into law

3
On Sunday, President López Obrador signed the controversial bill into law hours before delivering his final "Grito de Independencia" as president.
Los Cabos playa Medano

5 tips for budget-friendly travel in Los Cabos

0
How do you grab yourself a slice of Los Cabos luxury at an affordable price and where do you find it?
MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024: Mid-Pacific trio

11
1950s glamor, modern expat living and an overlooked beach paradise all come under the microscope as the MND Where to Live in Mexico Guide 2024 looks at Mexico's Pacific central coast.
Map of Mexico formed with Mexican peso bank notes

What’s next for the peso? A perspective from our CEO

28
The Mexican peso has had a volatile few months and weakened to over 20 to the US dollar this week. Travis Bembenek considers what's coming next.
Map of Mexico formed with Mexican peso bank notes

What’s next for the peso? A perspective from our CEO

28
The Mexican peso has had a volatile few months and weakened to over 20 to the US dollar this week. Travis Bembenek considers what's coming next.
Cartoon by Tamanna Bembenek

A day in the life of Mexico News Daily with our CEO

23
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of our digital newspaper.
Travis Bembenek points to prickly pear fruit

I am not a foodie — could Mexico News Daily turn me into one?

8
CEO Travis Bembenek confesses he isn't an adventurous eater, but hopes the expanded food and drink section on Mexico News Daily will help.
Map of Mexico formed with Mexican peso bank notes

What’s next for the peso? A perspective from our CEO

28
The Mexican peso has had a volatile few months and weakened to over 20 to the US dollar this week. Travis Bembenek considers what's coming next.
Cartoon by Tamanna Bembenek

A day in the life of Mexico News Daily with our CEO

23
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of our digital newspaper.
Travis Bembenek points to prickly pear fruit

I am not a foodie — could Mexico News Daily turn me into one?

8
CEO Travis Bembenek confesses he isn't an adventurous eater, but hopes the expanded food and drink section on Mexico News Daily will help.