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A blonde woman walks past graffiti reading "Fuera gringo" in Mexico City

With Mexicans feeling let down by the United States, what can YOU do about...

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As Mexicans perception of the US becomes increasingly negative, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares ideas about what can be done.
A man in sunglasses in front of a building entrance sign reading Casa Hogar La Esperanza de Loreto

Kids, tires and turtles: Our CEO’s whirlwind tour of Loreto in Baja California Sur

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Once a Baja skeptic, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek found inspiration in the peninsula's natural beauty and great people on a recent trip.
Piles of old newspapers

Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO

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As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Travis and Tamanna Bembenek raise styrofoam cups to toast with Luis, an elderly Mexican man, on a plane

Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO

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Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
An AI robot hand reaches out to touch a human hand

How do we make sure that AI doesn’t make us dumber? A perspective from...

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AI can make us smarter or it can make us lazier. CEO Travis Bembenek shares how Mexico News Daily is working to offer readers the good kind of AI.
Protesters with Mexican flags and signs stand in front of a wall of California National Guard troops

My thoughts on the US protests: A perspective from our CEO

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Illegal immigration, ICE raids and civil unrest are shaking up the U.S. What does it all mean for Mexico and for immigrant communities?
Nellie Huang, a woman with a tattoo of the world map on her arm takes a selfie in a Yucatán Peninsula forest.

From visiting 150 countries in 20 years, to living in Mexico and writing for...

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After countless globe-trotting adventures, Nellie Huang — MND's new travel writer — will share what makes Mexico so special.
Claudia Sheinbaum with a serious expression and a Mexican flag

Claudia versus the cartels: A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek assesses the Sheinbaum administration's progress — or lack thereof — against Mexico's powerful cartels.
GAC Chinese cars sit on a stage in a Mexican showroom in front of a banner reading "GAC Hybrid: Mas confiabilidad"

Claudia’s Chinese car conundrum: A perspective from our CEO

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Travis Bembenek talks with auto consultant Michael Dunne about how Mexico can navigate getting caught in the crossfire of a trade war.
A welcome sign to Tijuana, Mexico

Observations from my recent US-Mexico border crossings: A perspective from our CEO

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After crossing Mexico's highly fortified land border with the U.S., Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the complicated dynamics of the border zone.
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.