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Our headline finding for September 2026 indicates that the peso is overvalued against the dollar by 5.8%, an increase of 3.4 percentage points compared to the 2.4% overvaluation we determined in early August.

The MND Peso Index™ for September: MXN is nearly 6% overvalued...

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The MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early September — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — overvalued the Mexican peso by 5.8%.
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Mexico fails the 2025 PISA evaluation: A perspective from our CEO

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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.

MND Tutor | President Sheinbaum’s 2nd annual report

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President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered her second address to the nation. Discover more about her administration with MND Tutor.
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The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 5th

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State news, sports and President Sheinbaum's approval ratings. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
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Mexico in Numbers: How Taiwanese imports are fueling Mexico’s record tech exports

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Mexico's exports hit a record $81.4 billion in July, driven by AI servers. But less than 5% of the content in those "Made in Mexico" products is actually Mexican.
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The MND Sheinbaum Index™ for July 2026: The president sees near 10-point gain since...

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The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.

MND Tutor | Tipping

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Tipping is commonplace in the U.S., but here in Mexico, it's more complex. Discover why modern tipping culture matters with MND Tutor.
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Mexico in Numbers: Mexico City rental prices

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Rents in CDMX have risen nearly 10% in a year — but the gap between boroughs is huge. Here's what a two-bedroom actually costs, neighborhood by neighborhood.
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The MND Economy Index™ for June 2026

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The latest MND Economy Index™ score — based mainly on data for June 2026 — was 66.9, around two points lower than the previous month. Find out where Mexico's economy is slipping.

MND Tutor | Gelman Collection

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Art historian María Meléndez challenges the notion that President Claudia Sheinbaum should nationalize the Gelman Collection.
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The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 22nd

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Direct flights, desalination plants and anti-dumping duties. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
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Mexico in Numbers: A 2025 security snapshot

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New INEGI data reveal how much Mexico spent on security in 2025, how many guns were seized and how arrests shifted — the year, by the numbers.
According to our recent survey, 7 in 10 respondents think their money is safe or very safe in banks in Mexico and the majority have not been victims of a financial crime.

Mexico and My Money: What you told us about your personal finance habits and hang-ups

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Earlier this month, we sent out a survey to help guide and define the topics of a new MND series called "Mexico and My Money." Here's what our nearly 700 respondents from across Mexico had to say.

MND Tutor | UNAM

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UNAM is far more than a university — it is a centuries-old institution woven into Mexico’s history, politics, culture and public life.
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The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 15th

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Wine, workplace jobs and World Cup profits. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
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Mexico in Numbers: How do Mexicans spend their time?

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Mexicans work nearly 60 hours a week — but INEGI's latest time-use survey reveals stark gender gaps in chores, sleep and free time, plus which state works hardest.