Friday, December 13, 2024

What’s in a Name? Unpacking the terms expat, immigrant, and migrant

No, it's not just for snowflakes — there's a lot of hidden meaning behind the words we use to describe ourselves.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium next to a Mexican flag at her morning press briefing

Sheinbaum talks judicial election funding: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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The president also addressed the seizure of more than 1 million illegal Chinese imports in the border state of Sonora.
An large open-pit mine in an arid area with mountains in the background

BCS legislators call on Baja California to reject copper mining mega-project

6
State lawmakers raised doubts about the company's water use plan, which identified a supposedly undiscovered aquifer in the Baja desert.
The first flight to connect Germany with #Tulum, the heart of the Maya Zone, arrives.

Tulum International Airport expands connectivity with flights to Colombia and Germany

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Another set of new routes to Canada will begin operating next week.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium next to a Mexican flag at her morning press briefing

Sheinbaum talks judicial election funding: Friday’s mañanera recapped

1
The president also addressed the seizure of more than 1 million illegal Chinese imports in the border state of Sonora.
An large open-pit mine in an arid area with mountains in the background

BCS legislators call on Baja California to reject copper mining mega-project

6
State lawmakers raised doubts about the company's water use plan, which identified a supposedly undiscovered aquifer in the Baja desert.
The first flight to connect Germany with #Tulum, the heart of the Maya Zone, arrives.

Tulum International Airport expands connectivity with flights to Colombia and Germany

0
Another set of new routes to Canada will begin operating next week.
Kevin Álvarez celebrating a goal during the match between the Águilas del América and the Rayados del Monterrey, corresponding to the final of the first leg of the Apertura 2024 tournament of the BBVA MX League, held at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium.

Club América draws first blood in Mexican Soccer League Finals

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A third consecutive championship is looking more likely for the Mexico City team after they won the first leg of the Liga MX Finals.
An energy plant lit up in the dawn

Mexico imported more natural gas than ever during AMLO’s presidency

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While AMLO continually advocated energy self-sufficiency for Mexico, natural gas imports from the U.S. reached a historic high during his term.
Eduardo Esparza

What happened when a filmmaker was caught in Sinaloa’s ‘Narco pandemic’?

0
On his way to finish a film about local soccer players, Eduardo Esparza found himself caught in the middle of Culicán's fierce cartel war.
A woman enjoying herself with a massage.

Seven spa experiences in Mexico City to gift yourself this holiday season

1
Christmas is a time for parties and family, but if you're feeling worn out by the festivities, why not book in for some massage therapy?
Thousands of solar panels in rows at an angle facing up at the sky in a desert area of Sonor

A desert state takes center stage in Mexico’s clean energy plans

2
Mexico's hoping the Plan Sonora will lure green energy investment to Mexico and help the government meet 2030 emissions targets.
Dolphins with their bodies sticking out of the water.

Bottlenose dolphins in Gulf of Mexico test positive for fentanyl, other pharmaceuticals

6
U.S. researchers said they found 3,000 pharmaceutical compounds inside the dolphins' blubber, which included opioids, sedatives and relaxants.
A woman browses books on a shelf at the Guadalajara International Book Fair

2024 Guadalajara International Book Fair breaks attendance record

1
With nearly 1 million industry professionals and book fans in attendance, the festival "exceeded our expectations in every way," its director said.
Closeup of the back of a red Mazda car with the Mazda 3 logo on it .

Bloomberg: Mazda ready to move some Mexico operations if US imposes 25% tariff

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Mazda's Mexico director told Bloomberg that the company has a "Plan B" ready if Donald Trump's threatened 25% tariff on Mexico takes effect.
International tourists lay in a row on a sunny Cancún beach

International tourism spending up 5% through October, surpassing US $24 billion

0
The number of international visitors to Mexico increased by millions of people compared to last year.
Kevin Álvarez celebrating a goal during the match between the Águilas del América and the Rayados del Monterrey, corresponding to the final of the first leg of the Apertura 2024 tournament of the BBVA MX League, held at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium.

Club América draws first blood in Mexican Soccer League Finals

0
A third consecutive championship is looking more likely for the Mexico City team after they won the first leg of the Liga MX Finals.
An energy plant lit up in the dawn

Mexico imported more natural gas than ever during AMLO’s presidency

0
While AMLO continually advocated energy self-sufficiency for Mexico, natural gas imports from the U.S. reached a historic high during his term.
Eduardo Esparza

What happened when a filmmaker was caught in Sinaloa’s ‘Narco pandemic’?

0
On his way to finish a film about local soccer players, Eduardo Esparza found himself caught in the middle of Culicán's fierce cartel war.
A woman enjoying herself with a massage.

Seven spa experiences in Mexico City to gift yourself this holiday season

1
Christmas is a time for parties and family, but if you're feeling worn out by the festivities, why not book in for some massage therapy?
Thousands of solar panels in rows at an angle facing up at the sky in a desert area of Sonor

A desert state takes center stage in Mexico’s clean energy plans

2
Mexico's hoping the Plan Sonora will lure green energy investment to Mexico and help the government meet 2030 emissions targets.
Dolphins with their bodies sticking out of the water.

Bottlenose dolphins in Gulf of Mexico test positive for fentanyl, other pharmaceuticals

6
U.S. researchers said they found 3,000 pharmaceutical compounds inside the dolphins' blubber, which included opioids, sedatives and relaxants.
Closeup of the back of a red Mazda car with the Mazda 3 logo on it .

Bloomberg: Mazda ready to move some Mexico operations if US imposes...

2
Mazda's Mexico director told Bloomberg that the company has a "Plan B" ready if Donald Trump's threatened 25% tariff on Mexico takes effect.
Cruise ship in Acapulco port, surrounded by the Acapulco city skyline

Mexico postpones new US $42 cruise passenger fee

3
The tourism fee, originally planned to be applied to passengers of foreign cruise ships starting in January, won't go into effect until summer of 2025.
Querétaro, a city of 1.6 million, was honored by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) for its commitment to learning and education initiatives.

Querétaro named a 2024 UNESCO ‘Lifelong Learning City’

1
Querétaro has implemented 28 public programs adapted to lifelong learning principles that have reached over 1.7 million participants. 
Hurricane-resistant homes built by Estudio Manuel Cervantes were awarded a 2024 House Award by the trade magazine Architectural Review

Architectural Review awards post-hurricane housing design in Acapulco

2
The houses withstood flooding during Acapulco’s tropical storm season in September and October, including during Hurricane John. 
Tamales served on a plate with (possibly) champurrado.

Make December sweet again with these delicious arroz con leche coconut tamales

0
Get in the Christmas spirit with a taste of Mexico unlike any other.
An industrial park in Mexico

Industrial parks set to draw US $6B in 2025

0
Three northern locations — Tijuana, Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey, Nuevo León — are primed to receive the bulk of the investment.
A Querétaro data center similar to the ones discussed in the podcast.

MND Deep Dive: Querétaro’s data center boom

2
Our subscriber-exclusive podcast looks at the new data firms setting up facilities in central Mexico.
John Deere sign

John Deere confirms US $55M investment in Mexico plant despite Trump’s threats

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Local media reports that the new plant will be located in the northern state of Nuevo León.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.13
CAD
14.14
An industrial park in Mexico

Industrial parks set to draw US $6B in 2025

0
Three northern locations — Tijuana, Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey, Nuevo León — are primed to receive the bulk of the investment.
A brand-new Volkswagen SUV

Mexican auto industry accelerates toward historic production mark in 2024

0
Exports also grew by 2.8% year-on-year in November, with Japanese companies Toyota, Nissan and Honda leading the way.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.13
CAD
14.14
Mexico's elections chief Guadalupe Taddei stands in front of a sign reading "INE: Instituto Nacional Electoral"

After budget cuts, can the INE guarantee judicial election integrity? Depends who you ask

3
Some senior officials say steep funding cuts endanger the 'efficiency, transparency and reliability' of judicial elections.
Thousands of solar panels in rows at an angle facing up at the sky in a desert area of Sonor

A desert state takes center stage in Mexico’s clean energy plans

2
Mexico's hoping the Plan Sonora will lure green energy investment to Mexico and help the government meet 2030 emissions targets.
Two expats in San Miguel de Allende asking if the term expat is offensive.

What’s in a Name? Unpacking the terms expat, immigrant, and migrant

18
No, it's not just for snowflakes — there's a lot of hidden meaning behind the words we use to describe ourselves.
a happy child

MND Perspectives: Rediscovering childlike wonder in Mexico

1
Moving to Mexico is an invitation to reconnect with your inner child, Tamanna Bembenek explains on our subscriber-exclusive podcast.
Karla Parra in Mexico

My American Dream is in Mexico: Karla

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What happens when you have the American Dream in the United States, but it doesn't feel like enough? You move to Mexico and live it there, instead.
The first flight to connect Germany with #Tulum, the heart of the Maya Zone, arrives.

Tulum International Airport expands connectivity with flights to Colombia and Germany

0
Another set of new routes to Canada will begin operating next week.
International tourists lay in a row on a sunny Cancún beach

International tourism spending up 5% through October, surpassing US $24 billion

0
The number of international visitors to Mexico increased by millions of people compared to last year.
Cruise ship in Acapulco port, surrounded by the Acapulco city skyline

Mexico postpones new US $42 cruise passenger fee

3
The tourism fee, originally planned to be applied to passengers of foreign cruise ships starting in January, won't go into effect until summer of 2025.
a happy child

MND Perspectives: Rediscovering childlike wonder in Mexico

1
Moving to Mexico is an invitation to reconnect with your inner child, Tamanna Bembenek explains on our subscriber-exclusive podcast.
Karla Parra in Mexico

My American Dream is in Mexico: Karla

6
What happens when you have the American Dream in the United States, but it doesn't feel like enough? You move to Mexico and live it there, instead.
An energy plant lit up in the dawn

Mexico imported more natural gas than ever during AMLO’s presidency

0
While AMLO continually advocated energy self-sufficiency for Mexico, natural gas imports from the U.S. reached a historic high during his term.
Dolphins with their bodies sticking out of the water.

Bottlenose dolphins in Gulf of Mexico test positive for fentanyl, other pharmaceuticals

6
U.S. researchers said they found 3,000 pharmaceutical compounds inside the dolphins' blubber, which included opioids, sedatives and relaxants.
Zoncuantla Apartments façade

The new architecture revitalizing the state of Veracruz

3
The once proud state of Veracruz is seeing exciting new architecture and design, restoring the port to it's former glory.
Street view of Calle Juárez (Villahermosa, Tabasco)

What makes this Tabasco city a real estate hotspot?

1
The Tabasco state capital is seeing a surge in real estate values as it's finally recognized as a gem of colonial Mexico.
A woman browses books on a shelf at the Guadalajara International Book Fair

2024 Guadalajara International Book Fair breaks attendance record

1
With nearly 1 million industry professionals and book fans in attendance, the festival "exceeded our expectations in every way," its director said.
José Alfredo Jiménez

The mastermind behind Mexico’s greatest hits 

6
The legendary Mexican troubadour is the king of traditional music, but why are his songs so revered today?
A woman enjoying herself with a massage.

Seven spa experiences in Mexico City to gift yourself this holiday season

1
Christmas is a time for parties and family, but if you're feeling worn out by the festivities, why not book in for some massage therapy?
A bowl of delicious pozole

Mexico earns top spot in global food encyclopedia’s 2024 ranking

3
Find out which Mexican dishes, restaurants, drinks and gourmet products are featured in this year's Best Food 2024/25 ranking by TasteAtlas.
International tourists lay in a row on a sunny Cancún beach

International tourism spending up 5% through October, surpassing US $24 billion

0
The number of international visitors to Mexico increased by millions of people compared to last year.
Cruise ship in Acapulco port, surrounded by the Acapulco city skyline

Mexico postpones new US $42 cruise passenger fee

3
The tourism fee, originally planned to be applied to passengers of foreign cruise ships starting in January, won't go into effect until summer of 2025.
Corn fritters with chili-lime aioli

Try a Mexican spin on Southern comfort with these corn fritters and homemade aioli

0
The ultimate marriage of crispy indulgence and bold, Southwestern flair.
Christian Plumail

France meets Mexico: How Christian Plumail arrived in Zihuatanejo

4
The multiple Michelin starred chef is working in Zihuatanejo — and now he wants to teach you how to be great in the kitchen.
A family in Guanajuato at a new water treatement facility provided by Mexican water nonprofits.

The affordable tools providing clean water to Mexican homes 

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As Mexico struggles to provide clean drinking water to communities, nonprofits are working with businesses to bridge the funding and technology gaps.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and Environment Minister Alicia Bárcena with several of Mexico's governors at the signing of a water-use pact with the federal government. Most of the governors are applauding

Mexico’s governors sign Sheinbaum pact to improve water use by industry

0
The water use pact aims to ensure equal access to water for Mexico's public while increasing agricultural and industrial efficiency and sustainability.

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.
Eduardo Esparza

What happened when a filmmaker was caught in Sinaloa’s ‘Narco pandemic’?

0
On his way to finish a film about local soccer players, Eduardo Esparza found himself caught in the middle of Culicán's fierce cartel war.
A woman browses books on a shelf at the Guadalajara International Book Fair

2024 Guadalajara International Book Fair breaks attendance record

1
With nearly 1 million industry professionals and book fans in attendance, the festival "exceeded our expectations in every way," its director said.
José Alfredo Jiménez

The mastermind behind Mexico’s greatest hits 

6
The legendary Mexican troubadour is the king of traditional music, but why are his songs so revered today?
Kevin Álvarez celebrating a goal during the match between the Águilas del América and the Rayados del Monterrey, corresponding to the final of the first leg of the Apertura 2024 tournament of the BBVA MX League, held at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium.

Club América draws first blood in Mexican Soccer League Finals

0
A third consecutive championship is looking more likely for the Mexico City team after they won the first leg of the Liga MX Finals.
A woman enjoying herself with a massage.

Seven spa experiences in Mexico City to gift yourself this holiday season

1
Christmas is a time for parties and family, but if you're feeling worn out by the festivities, why not book in for some massage therapy?
A bowl of delicious pozole

Mexico earns top spot in global food encyclopedia’s 2024 ranking

3
Find out which Mexican dishes, restaurants, drinks and gourmet products are featured in this year's Best Food 2024/25 ranking by TasteAtlas.
An large open-pit mine in an arid area with mountains in the background

BCS legislators call on Baja California to reject copper mining mega-project

6
State lawmakers raised doubts about the company's water use plan, which identified a supposedly undiscovered aquifer in the Baja desert.
An energy plant lit up in the dawn

Mexico imported more natural gas than ever during AMLO’s presidency

0
While AMLO continually advocated energy self-sufficiency for Mexico, natural gas imports from the U.S. reached a historic high during his term.
Dolphins with their bodies sticking out of the water.

Bottlenose dolphins in Gulf of Mexico test positive for fentanyl, other pharmaceuticals

6
U.S. researchers said they found 3,000 pharmaceutical compounds inside the dolphins' blubber, which included opioids, sedatives and relaxants.

Over 11 million pilgrims flock to Mexico City Basilica to celebrate the Virgin of...

3
The capital's Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe drew millions of the faithful to celebrate the feast day of la Guadalupana.
Sierra Norte Whiskey

Oaxacan whiskey blends Mexican culture with international tradition

1
Forget what you know about peat or rye, Oaxaca is here with a corn-based whiskey worthy of recognition.
Corn fritters with chili-lime aioli

Try a Mexican spin on Southern comfort with these corn fritters and homemade aioli

0
The ultimate marriage of crispy indulgence and bold, Southwestern flair.
Christian Plumail

France meets Mexico: How Christian Plumail arrived in Zihuatanejo

4
The multiple Michelin starred chef is working in Zihuatanejo — and now he wants to teach you how to be great in the kitchen.
The Guadalajara hotel is the area surrounding the Expo Guadalajara Club, a conglomerate of 19 hotels surrounding the Expo Guadalajara.

Guadalajara hotel area leads the country in convention and business tourism

0
Within the next two years, six new hotels plan to open in the city, with a total investment of 2 billion pesos (US $96.4 million).
Zoncuantla Apartments façade

The new architecture revitalizing the state of Veracruz

3
The once proud state of Veracruz is seeing exciting new architecture and design, restoring the port to it's former glory.
Street view of Calle Juárez (Villahermosa, Tabasco)

What makes this Tabasco city a real estate hotspot?

1
The Tabasco state capital is seeing a surge in real estate values as it's finally recognized as a gem of colonial Mexico.
Be Grand Ocean Nuevo Nayarit, designed by the firm Legorreta, will be the brand's first beachfront apartment complex.

Be Grand commits US $204M to luxury developments in CDMX, Nuevo Nayarit

1
The investment will be split between a fifth Be Grand Alto tower in Polanco, and a first-of-its-kind Be Grand Ocean Nuevo Nayarit.
An large open-pit mine in an arid area with mountains in the background

BCS legislators call on Baja California to reject copper mining mega-project

6
State lawmakers raised doubts about the company's water use plan, which identified a supposedly undiscovered aquifer in the Baja desert.
A family in Guanajuato at a new water treatement facility provided by Mexican water nonprofits.

The affordable tools providing clean water to Mexican homes 

0
As Mexico struggles to provide clean drinking water to communities, nonprofits are working with businesses to bridge the funding and technology gaps.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and Environment Minister Alicia Bárcena with several of Mexico's governors at the signing of a water-use pact with the federal government. Most of the governors are applauding

Mexico’s governors sign Sheinbaum pact to improve water use by industry

0
The water use pact aims to ensure equal access to water for Mexico's public while increasing agricultural and industrial efficiency and sustainability.

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.
An industrial park in Mexico

Industrial parks set to draw US $6B in 2025

0
Three northern locations — Tijuana, Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey, Nuevo León — are primed to receive the bulk of the investment.
A Querétaro data center similar to the ones discussed in the podcast.

MND Deep Dive: Querétaro’s data center boom

2
Our subscriber-exclusive podcast looks at the new data firms setting up facilities in central Mexico.
John Deere sign

John Deere confirms US $55M investment in Mexico plant despite Trump’s threats

0
Local media reports that the new plant will be located in the northern state of Nuevo León.
Cruise ship in Acapulco port, surrounded by the Acapulco city skyline

Mexico postpones new US $42 cruise passenger fee

3
The tourism fee, originally planned to be applied to passengers of foreign cruise ships starting in January, won't go into effect until summer of 2025.
Querétaro, a city of 1.6 million, was honored by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) for its commitment to learning and education initiatives.

Querétaro named a 2024 UNESCO ‘Lifelong Learning City’

1
Querétaro has implemented 28 public programs adapted to lifelong learning principles that have reached over 1.7 million participants. 
Hurricane-resistant homes built by Estudio Manuel Cervantes were awarded a 2024 House Award by the trade magazine Architectural Review

Architectural Review awards post-hurricane housing design in Acapulco

2
The houses withstood flooding during Acapulco’s tropical storm season in September and October, including during Hurricane John. 
Tamales served on a plate with (possibly) champurrado.

Make December sweet again with these delicious arroz con leche coconut tamales

0
Get in the Christmas spirit with a taste of Mexico unlike any other.
A map of Mexico with a tiny Mexican flag planted on the country

Did Mexico really ‘miss the nearshoring boom’? A perspective from our CEO

13
A Wall Street Journal columnist says Mexico has missed the nearshoring boom. That couldn't be farther from the truth, MND executive Travis Bembenek writes.
An aerial view of a sunset over the palm-filled seaside town of La Manzanilla, on the Costalegre of Jalisco in Mexico

The joy of finding one’s ‘happy place’: A perspective from our CEO

4
Whatever you're looking for, Mexico probably has it — as Mexico News Daily's CEO discovered on a recent cross-country road trip.
An SUV drives down a highway in Mexico towards distant green mountains

Is taking a road trip in Mexico a crazy idea? A perspective from our...

45
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the trials and joys of a recent road trip through Mexico.
A map of Mexico with a tiny Mexican flag planted on the country

Did Mexico really ‘miss the nearshoring boom’? A perspective from our CEO

13
A Wall Street Journal columnist says Mexico has missed the nearshoring boom. That couldn't be farther from the truth, MND executive Travis Bembenek writes.
An aerial view of a sunset over the palm-filled seaside town of La Manzanilla, on the Costalegre of Jalisco in Mexico

The joy of finding one’s ‘happy place’: A perspective from our CEO

4
Whatever you're looking for, Mexico probably has it — as Mexico News Daily's CEO discovered on a recent cross-country road trip.
An SUV drives down a highway in Mexico towards distant green mountains

Is taking a road trip in Mexico a crazy idea? A perspective from our...

45
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the trials and joys of a recent road trip through Mexico.