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Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump and Sheinbaum: BFFs?

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Columnist Sarah DeVries takes a look at the unlikely pairing of Trump and Sheinbaum — and what the future might hold for the pair
The real Mexico

Is the beach the real Mexico?

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Not to be content with her usual dose of controversy, Sarah DeVries asks if living on the beach really counts as living in Mexico.
Bethany Platanella getting Mexican residency

How I got residency in Mexico on an expired tourist visa

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It's a big step — and one that poses a bureaucratic challenge unlike any other.
Three people laughing together

Making friends with Mexicans: How to bust out of the Gringo ceiling

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Once you join your local community, the sky is the limit. Here's how Louisa Rogers managed it.

The wonderful world of Mexican nicknames

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Mexican nicknames run the gamut from simple and affectionate to fantastically creative and hilariously cruel.
a group of people making friends in Mexico

Other expats: to friend or not to friend?

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You've moved abroad to your dream home but found making friends in Mexico is tougher than you though. Why is that?
A Los Cabos golf course

Does Los Cabos have too many golf courses?

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With almost one course per 15,000 residents, Los Cabos has become a golfing destination sans compare — but at what cost?
People shopping in a Mexican street.

Where to shop in Mexico and how to find what you need

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From street vendor to luxurious department stories, Sarah DeVries has combed the nation to produce this shopping guide with a difference.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

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Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!
A man points at the Casa Blanca wetlands

How a Jalisco town saved their wetlands

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Once blighted by pollution, the residents of Casa Blanca have worked to restore, save and grow the wetlands that surround their town.
online banking

A tale of dumb and smart phones and better days

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20 years ago, the only app was Snake. We were happy, and we didn't know it.
Port of Cabo San Lucas as seen from the sea

Is Los Cabos too expensive?

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Golf at over US $400 per round, skyrocketing hotel prices and housing costs have many wondering if Los Cabos is finally unaffordable.

Gulf of America? Two can play at that game

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Hey, Don, look what we can do too!
A facebook news feed on a laptop and mobile phone

I speak Spanish better than you do: The dark side of expat relationships

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Does social media and an unearned sense of superiority bring out the worst in us? Maybe.
A man whistling

How to whistle like a true Mexican: learning the intricate art form from scratch

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Whistling is a part of Mexican identify and everyday life, and there's a whistle for every occasion.
A woman contemplates the simplicity and balance of the Picasso painting "Las Meninas"

The paradox of simplicity: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek

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Mexico News Daily co-owner Tamanna Bembenek reflects on simplicity, a guiding principles of her life in Mexico.