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A Nissan factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico

Chinese automakers BYD, Geely are bidding on Mexico’s shuttered Aguascalientes Nissan...

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A win by either would give China's auto sector the foothold in Mexico it has been seeking for years. But there's a third competitor in the mix — Vietnamese EV maker VinFast.
Bar San Miguel in San Miguel de Allende

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roundup

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San Miguel de Allende has a full calendar of events this February, including the 70th annual Feria de la Candelaria and much more.
The neoclassical facade of the Teatro Degollado in Guadalajara, Mexico, illuminated at night with red and white lighting, showcasing its Corinthian columns and marble pediment relief of Apollo and the Nine Muses.

MND Local: Guadalajara students fight climate change with fungi, Kali Uchis...

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Free classical concerts in a 17th-century convent, Kali Uchis in Zapopan and a cat lover's fest? Find out everything going on in Guadalajara in February with MND Local.
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U.S. delegation to San Miguel de Allende

Bipartisan US delegation visits San Miguel to reinforce binational ties

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The revival of the inter-parliamentary meeting was celebrated by San Miguel's mayor, who took the opportunity to request a revision of the current U.S. travel advisory for Guanajuato.
Tequila Mayor Diego Rivera Navarro handcuffed with Mexican federal agents

Mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, arrested for extortion and alleged cartel ties

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The mayor has been accused of extorting tequila maker José Cuervo and illegally turning the National Tequila Museum into his personal residence.
A Volaris airplane on an aiprot runway

Volaris launches 33 new flights, deepening Mexico-US connectivity ahead of the World Cup

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The low-cost carrier is now offering 11 new flights to the U.S., including its first connections to Detroit and Salt Lake City.
an airport

GAP, the airport operator, is expanding its 12 terminals, including Vallarta, Guadalajara, Los Cabos...

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The investment will not only expand GAP's infrastructure by 58% and boost its annual passenger total to 85 million, but also incorporate advanced technology for safe low-visibility landings.
Guadalajara

MND Local: Guadalajara addresses a measles outbreak and other news

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From measles outbreaks to airport improvements ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, February is a busy news month in Guadalajara.
activists for disappeared

With AI’s help, Mexico’s disappeared are telling their stories to the rest of us

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Using facial animation, speech synthesis and input from loved ones, the Luz de Esperanza Collective produces short videos to bring the plight of Jalisco's more than 15,000 missing persons to public attention.
Guadalajara

MND Local: Fun things to do in Guadalajara in February

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From art, music and dance to recreational activities, February is a great month to experience Guadalajara and its neighboring city, Zapopan.
Kate Burt

How an 81-year-old gringa launched a Mexican opera company

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Kate Burt was still learning Spanish when she became involved with theater in Guanajuato. Before long, she had founded the city's first opera company.
Catholic demonstration in Mexico City during the Cristero War.

The Cristero War in Mexico: The persecution that almost got my great-grandfather killed

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It has been 100 years since the start of Mexico's Cristero War, when Catholic priests were expelled from the country and people had to worship in secret.
Aerial view of the Tangamanga urban park in the city of San Luis Potosí

Which Mexican region is most competitive? New index has the answer

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The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) evaluated six regions' performance on 40 variables across four sub-indexes: attraction of investment, attraction of talent, retention of investment and retention of talent.