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El Jalapeño: San Miguel homeowners lament gentrification after struggling on ‘only’...

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When a million isn't enough, time are hard. Check out our satirical report of the week!

El Jalapeño: Trump accuses Mexico of ‘weaponizing sovereignty’ threatens tariffs on...

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In news that didn't happen: Trump threatens Mexico over having too many ideas about independence.

El Jalapeño: Monitoring Greenland events, Mexico offers to buy back Texas

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"All I want is a piece of desert," said President Sheinbaum. Except of course, she didn't — it's our satirical story of the week.

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El Jalapeño: 1 in 5 tacos sold in Mexico now made in China

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In news that would shock the nation if it was real, 20% of Mexico tacos are now imported from China. At least they're priced competitively.

El Jalapeño: Sheinbaum to replace Maya Train with world’s longest cable car

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From Mixcoac to Mérida: Has the Mexican government finally gone mad? Here's more news that didn't happen with El Jalapeño.

El Jalapeño: Mexico City’s AIFA airport hits 7 passengers in 2025, targets 9 in...

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AIFA is busy than ever, if you count the tumbleweeds (and that one stray dog in the arrivals hall). At least, that's what our satirical fake news service says this week.

El Jalapeño: Viva-Volaris merger promises to set new standards in passenger discomfort

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It's true, Viva Aerobus and Volaris are set to merge. What might be not true is the new depths that they promise to plumb together.

El Jalapeño: Here’s what didn’t happen in 2025

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It was a big year for news in Mexico... but it was an even bigger year for satire. Check out the best of El Jalapeño, Mexico News Daily's hilarious fake news service.

El Jalapeño: Bad Bunny working second shift on taco stand in Mexico City after poor sales

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Breaking news that never happened: From hero to zero, Latin superstar Bad Bunny has suffered a sudden career change.

El Jalapeño: After Lake Texcoco water levels rise, planned airport moves to Xochimilco

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Our latest dose of fake news looks at how a new airport in the dry land of Xochimilco could be the answer to flooding in Texcoco.

El Jalapeño: FIFA awards Donald Trump Golden Boot before 2026 World Cup even begins

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Fresh off winning the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, U.S. President Trump has been awarded a fresh honor by World Cup organizers.

El Jalapeño: Whales gather off the coast of Mexico as annual human watching season begins

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Human-watching season turns office life into a hilarious safari spectacle in this week's El Jalapeño, Mexico's premier fake news outlet.

El Jalapeño: Trump clarifies he only knows drug lords’ addresses to send Christmas gifts and flowers

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Our satirical news outlet looks at another story that didn't happen this week.

El Jalapeño: Pete Hegseth declares victory in War on Drugs after sinking Puerto Vallarta booze cruise

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Our satirical news service takes a look at the headlines that didn't happen this week, starting with Puerto Vallarta's famous pirate ship

El Jalapeño: Costco to open stores on Tulum beach and San Miguel central plaza

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From the team behind Mexico News Daily comes El Jalapeño: A satirical news service that's full of spice!