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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.
Thank you, Harry Styles: A perspective from our CEO
Decades of dusty, lawless Hollywood clichés are fading. Our CEO explains how pop stars strolling Mexico City's streets are quietly rewriting the world's image of Mexico.
Mexico and My Money: MND launches new series on personal finance
MND is launching Mexico and My Money, a weekly series on personal finance in Mexico — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and common mistakes for foreigners.
When legacy media’s hypocrisy gets called out: A perspective from our CEO
Legacy media got Mexico's story wrong — on the World Cup, on Mencho, on cartel violence — and won't admit it. MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why.