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A Mexican family eats food together and enjoys a meal

Mexico is a top 10 happiest country. Is it the food? A perspective from our...

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Sharing meals has helped make Mexico one the world's happiest countries — and it doesn't hurt that the food is so darn good, Travis Bembenek writes.
A sculpture depicts an eagle devouring a snake atop a nopal cactus, as seen on Mexico's national coat of arms.

Don’t tread on me, Mexican style: A perspective from our CEO

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While Americans hold tight to their personal independence, attitudes are different south of the U.S. border, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Men in black suits parade down a San Miguel de Allende street holding a figure of Christ on the cross over their heads.

Why holidays in Mexico hit differently: A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the power of Mexico's communal holiday traditions.
A military rider on horseback bears a Mexico flag in a parade

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

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What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

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What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Mexico-U.S. relations

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

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What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
An Oxxo storefront in Guadalajara

Are 22,000 Oxxos in the country a blessing or a curse? A perspective from...

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As healthy, traditional mom and pop corner stores disappear, Travis Bembenek sees a troubling — and familiar — trend.
Photos of Mexican leaders: Security Minister García Harfuch, President Sheinbaum and Economy Secretary Ebrard

The Mexico power players you need to know: A perspective from our CEO

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In response to reader requests, CEO Travis Bembenek introduces a new area of coverage following the leaders shaping Mexico's future.
A close-up portrait of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum

Grading Sheinbaum’s response thus far to Trump’s tariff threats: A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the validity of U.S. grievances against Mexico and assesses President Sheinbaum's response.
An aerial shot of an industrial park in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

How is Mexican industry doing? Our CEO visits his local industrial park to find...

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To see what's really going on with the Mexican economy, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek takes a look under the hood at the San Miguel industrial park.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in a pink dress looks out over a crowd in Mexico City Zócalo with the National Palace and a Mexican flag in the background

Something fascinating is brewing among the Mexican people: A perspective from our CEO

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In the midst of adversity, Mexicans are more united than ever, writes Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek.
Mexican President Claudia SHeinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her morning press conference. Her expression is grim as she listens to a reporter speaking who is not in the photo.

What should Mexico’s Sheinbaum say to the American people today? A perspective from our CEO

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As Mexico wakes up on Tuesday to a new trade relationship with the United States, our CEO reflects on what's at stake for the people of both nations.