Thursday, August 21, 2025

Mexico’s migration policy isn’t perfect, but it’s more effective than the United States’: Here’s why

The U.S. has a centuries-long tradition of providing refuge to migrants and the persecuted. So why, Louisa Rogers wonders, is Mexico now beating the U.S. at its own game?
children drinking soda in Mexico

Health Ministry launches program to reduce soda intake among minors

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Despite a 10% soda tax, implemented in 2014, soft drink consumption is still excessive in Mexico. A new government campaign will emphasize public education on the health risks of sugar from early childhood.
Sheinbaum 20 August 2025

Sheinbaum defends CIBanco’s lawsuit, criticizes DEA: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

4
Sheinbaum addressed the news on Wednesday that Mexican bank CIBanco filed a lawsuit alleging the Trump administration unlawfully blacklisted it under false money laundering allegations.
A vibrant photo of the pink neo-Gothic spires of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, viewed from a city street.

Is San Miguel de Allende a victim of its own success? What our readers think

2
A new MND survey of nearly 300 residents and visitors reveals what people love about San Miguel de Allende — and what they fear its growing popularity is doing to the city.
children drinking soda in Mexico

Health Ministry launches program to reduce soda intake among minors

2
Despite a 10% soda tax, implemented in 2014, soft drink consumption is still excessive in Mexico. A new government campaign will emphasize public education on the health risks of sugar from early childhood.
Sheinbaum 20 August 2025

Sheinbaum defends CIBanco’s lawsuit, criticizes DEA: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

4
Sheinbaum addressed the news on Wednesday that Mexican bank CIBanco filed a lawsuit alleging the Trump administration unlawfully blacklisted it under false money laundering allegations.
A vibrant photo of the pink neo-Gothic spires of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, viewed from a city street.

Is San Miguel de Allende a victim of its own success? What our readers...

2
A new MND survey of nearly 300 residents and visitors reveals what people love about San Miguel de Allende — and what they fear its growing popularity is doing to the city.
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musical group playing in Dr. Simi headquarters

Tiny Dr. Simi Desk? Concert series promotes Mexican musicians ahead of SimiFest

0
The Dr. Simi empire is growing once again — this time with the launch of “Simisónico,” a live-session music series from Farmacias Similares that spotlights Mexican performers in a style much like NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts.
A warm, late-afternoon street scene in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Colorful colonial buildings in shades of pink and yellow line a cobblestone street where people are walking. The iconic dome of the Las Monjas church is visible in the background against a pale sky.

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende August news roundup

1
San Miguel de Allende news includes announcements about several major upcoming events — from a national tourism summit to wine festivals to an all-star lineup at the 2026 San Miguel Writers Festival.
Juan Rulfo in front of a page of his book

Made in Mexico: Juan Rulfo

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Juan Rulfo may not have had a long career in Mexican literature, but the three novels he produced shape the country today.
Julio César Chávez Jr.

Former boxing champion Julio César Chávez Jr. imprisoned in Mexico on cartel allegations

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Chávez Jr., a 39-year-old native of Culiacán, Sinaloa, was arrested in the United States for his involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition and explosives.
police car with do not cross tape in the foreground

Motorists find 6 human heads in violent display attributed to La Barredora

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The location where the heads were found is close to San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla, which has been described as Mexico's capital huachicolera, or fuel-theft capital.
Car of the Maya Train derailed

Authorities investigate after Maya Train car derails near Mérida

3
On Wednesday, Director of the Maya Train Óscar David Lozano insisted it was not a derailment but a “track error" that caused the headline-making incident.
Sheinbaum mañanera 19 August 2025

Sheinbaum to seek explanation from DEA: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum said that the DEA's statement announcing a bilateral cartel collaboration wouldn't affect the security relationship with the U.S., but asserted that her government has "the obligation to clarify."
unfinished building

Profepa ordered to ensure illegal Tulum condo building is torn down

3
An unfinished condo built without permission had been ordered demolished back in June, and now a new court order demands that the Office for Environmental Protection (Profepa) get it done.
small town street

Tourism Ministry launches program to accredit community-based experiences in 8 states

0
With the accreditation system, Mexico's Tourism Ministry (Sectur) wants to help local organizations and individuals have a greater say over the tourism that takes place in their communities.
Beatriz Muller

Is Mexico’s former first lady moving to Madrid?

12
Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller, the wife of former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has accused a Spanish newspaper of libel after it reported that she would soon move to an exclusive neighborhood of Madrid.
A baby turtle in a coconut shell

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Wildlife enthusiasts

7
As our series comes to and end, here's where to see the country's most incredible wildlife, on both land and sea.

We’re all hypocrites now: An opinionated look at the culture of celebrity and politics...

7
With the unsurprising news that former president López Obrador's kids aren't flat broke and are doing quite well for themselves, Sarah DeVries takes a look at the circus surrounding politics in Mexico.
musical group playing in Dr. Simi headquarters

Tiny Dr. Simi Desk? Concert series promotes Mexican musicians ahead of SimiFest

0
The Dr. Simi empire is growing once again — this time with the launch of “Simisónico,” a live-session music series from Farmacias Similares that spotlights Mexican performers in a style much like NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts.
A warm, late-afternoon street scene in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Colorful colonial buildings in shades of pink and yellow line a cobblestone street where people are walking. The iconic dome of the Las Monjas church is visible in the background against a pale sky.

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende August news roundup

1
San Miguel de Allende news includes announcements about several major upcoming events — from a national tourism summit to wine festivals to an all-star lineup at the 2026 San Miguel Writers Festival.
Juan Rulfo in front of a page of his book

Made in Mexico: Juan Rulfo

3
Juan Rulfo may not have had a long career in Mexican literature, but the three novels he produced shape the country today.
Julio César Chávez Jr.

Former boxing champion Julio César Chávez Jr. imprisoned in Mexico on cartel allegations

0
Chávez Jr., a 39-year-old native of Culiacán, Sinaloa, was arrested in the United States for his involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition and explosives.
police car with do not cross tape in the foreground

Motorists find 6 human heads in violent display attributed to La Barredora

0
The location where the heads were found is close to San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla, which has been described as Mexico's capital huachicolera, or fuel-theft capital.
Car of the Maya Train derailed

Authorities investigate after Maya Train car derails near Mérida

3
On Wednesday, Director of the Maya Train Óscar David Lozano insisted it was not a derailment but a “track error" that caused the headline-making incident.
Car imports from Mexico to Canada

Canada imported more vehicles from Mexico than the US in June

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Canadian importers spent CAD $1.08 billion (US $779 million) on passenger vehicles from Mexico in June, exceeding the CAD $950 million outlay on vehicles from the United States.
The San Miguel de Allende skyline visible behind a green park full of trees

The secret sauce that makes San Miguel special: A perspective from our CEO

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Why does San Miguel de Allende keep winning accolades? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek lets you in on the secret.
Sheinbaum

Mexico’s Sheinbaum gives a masterclass on managing Trump: A perspective from our CEO

39
The Mexican president is showing the world how to manage Trump, and we should all be taking notes.
A blond woman holds churros in a Mexican street

Maybe what Mexico needs is … more Americans? A perspective from our CEO

61
Travis Bembenek reflects on the challenges and opportunities that come with welcoming immigrants to a new country.
Two children, patients of Kids First Orthopaedics, smile at the camera. One little girl has casts on both legs. The other, a little boy, hides behind his mother

Americans making a positive impact in Mexico: Our CEO talks with Dr. Billy Andrews...

10
As Mexico-U.S. relations remain tense, CEO Travis Bembenek looks to Kids First Orthopaedics to see how Americans and Mexicans can work together.
fault in a highway

These are the 10 Mexican highways slated for upgrades worth US $6B

4
The five-year project will improve some 2,220 kilometers (1,367 miles) of highway in 14 states, including the northen stretch of Highway 57 in the border state of Coahuila.
A closeup shot of auto parts: a car's timing belt and engine

Mexico’s market share of US auto imports keeps growing despite tariffs and trade uncertainty

0
New data shows how Mexico has solidified its position as the United States' top source for vehicles and auto parts.
Foreign Affairs Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente and Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard follow behind President Sheinbaum

Most US trade remains duty-free after Mexico secures a 90-day extension on Trump’s most...

4
Mexico will use the next three months to work toward a longer-term trade agreement, Sheinbaum said.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.77
CAD
13.52
EUR
21.85
Aerial shot of QR04, an OData center in San Miguel de Allende

ODATA inaugurates data center in San Miguel de Allende, its 4th in Mexico

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At the inauguration ceremony, Guanajuato Deputy Economy Minister Luis Andrés Álvarez Aranda said that SMA could become “the next Virginia or Arizona” in terms of data centers.
GE Appliances

With US $3B investment, GE Appliances leaves Mexico; General Electric’s core operations remain

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GE Appliances — which is not a subsidiary of General Electric, but rather a branch of Haier — will expand its U.S. operations in the states of Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.77
CAD
13.52
EUR
21.85
Sheinbaum mañanera 19 August 2025

Sheinbaum to seek explanation from DEA: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

1
Sheinbaum said that the DEA's statement announcing a bilateral cartel collaboration wouldn't affect the security relationship with the U.S., but asserted that her government has "the obligation to clarify."
Sheinbaum congratulates Mexico's women flag football players

Sheinbaum celebrates Mexico’s two-time flag football champs: Monday’s mañanera recapped

0
The Mexican women's flag football team won gold on Sunday at the World Games, marking their second successive championship triumph over the United States.
Sheinbaum 20 August 2025

Sheinbaum defends CIBanco’s lawsuit, criticizes DEA: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

4
Sheinbaum addressed the news on Wednesday that Mexican bank CIBanco filed a lawsuit alleging the Trump administration unlawfully blacklisted it under false money laundering allegations.
A Haitian man stands outdoors in a park-like setting, holding two small flags — one of Mexico and one of Haiti — attached to his shirt. He is looking slightly to the right with a neutral expression.

Mexico’s migration policy isn’t perfect, but it’s more effective than the United States’: Here’s why

1
The U.S. has a centuries-long tradition of providing refuge to migrants and the persecuted. So why, Louisa Rogers wonders, is Mexico now beating the U.S. at its own game?
A small chalkboard showing the phrase "Hablas español?" in chalk. The chalkboard writing surface is black and it is framed by distressed unvarnished wood to look old, and is lying on a table or board made of similarly distressed wood.

Fake it ’til you make it: How to sound better at Spanish than you really are

3
These everyday Mexican expressions will help you sound more natural and confident with native speakers even while you're still learning Spanish.
A pile of chopped and seeded plums

Why a handful of perfect plums sums up my life in Mexico

0
How does a simple trip to a local Mexican market becomes a heartwarming encounter with Mexican kindness?
small town street

Tourism Ministry launches program to accredit community-based experiences in 8 states

0
With the accreditation system, Mexico's Tourism Ministry (Sectur) wants to help local organizations and individuals have a greater say over the tourism that takes place in their communities.
A selfie of two male hikers, one smiling at the camera and holding a mesh bag full of plastic bottles and other trash, with the second hiker behind him giving a thumbs up.

Gorgeous hiking in Aguascalientes? Ask these Mexicans how

0
Wondering where to go hiking in Aguascalientes? These locals share all the best trails, including one you can take clear to Alaska.
a train

Plan to extend Maya Train to Guatemala is full steam ahead after bilateral talks

0
Both nations have agreed to pursue the necessary feasibility studies to construct a rail link between southeastern Mexico and northern Guatemala that could transport both cargo and passengers.
A small chalkboard showing the phrase "Hablas español?" in chalk. The chalkboard writing surface is black and it is framed by distressed unvarnished wood to look old, and is lying on a table or board made of similarly distressed wood.

Fake it ’til you make it: How to sound better at Spanish than you...

3
These everyday Mexican expressions will help you sound more natural and confident with native speakers even while you're still learning Spanish.
A pile of chopped and seeded plums

Why a handful of perfect plums sums up my life in Mexico

0
How does a simple trip to a local Mexican market becomes a heartwarming encounter with Mexican kindness?
Sheinbaum

Mexico’s Sheinbaum gives a masterclass on managing Trump: A perspective from our CEO

39
The Mexican president is showing the world how to manage Trump, and we should all be taking notes.
A blond woman holds churros in a Mexican street

Maybe what Mexico needs is … more Americans? A perspective from our CEO

61
Travis Bembenek reflects on the challenges and opportunities that come with welcoming immigrants to a new country.
Armani Residences Masaryk

Mexico is fourth-largest market for branded residences, with Riviera Maya to see major growth

5
A 2025 study by Onirius Hospitality Advisors revealed that the number of branded residences in the Riviera Maya is expected to grow a staggering 233% over the next five years. 
A modern rooftop patio features a curved grey sofa, potted cacti, and a panoramic view of the ocean, a city, and distant rock formations under a clear sky.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Make sure you invest close enough to a...

3
Mexico is currently the world's seventh most visited country, making vacation property investment appealing right now — if you know where to buy.
Wine bottles and a fresh pour of red wine sitting on a bar

After 40-year hiatus, Aguascalientes uncorks its famous Grape Festival

0
Feria de la Uva: Sabor, Tierra y Tradición opened Saturday and features more than 200 cultural activities, including wine tasting, concerts and two chances to “run” with the bulls.

The Inquisition in Mexico was cruel, but misunderstood

3
Heretics in Mexico were no more safe across than ocean than they had been in Spain, but the form the Inquisition took here was rather different to its infamous European counterpart.
robot dog and two kids

Meet Waldog, the robotic canine that roams Monterrey’s streets with a message 

3
The bot is the brainpuppy of a Nuevo León senator with political aspirations and a passion for animal welfare.
Photo of designer Mario Cortés smiling warmly, wearing glasses and an orange and purple FIFA Mexico City official scarf. The photo is set against a vibrant, stylized graphic background that features his artistic name, "CUEMANCHE," in large pink letters above a colorful sunburst design.

Meet the young designer behind FIFA’s acclaimed 2026 World Cup posters

1
Mexico's 2026 World Cup posters, created by young Mexico City graphic designer Mario Cortés, have earned him suprise kudos from the New York Times.
A selfie of two male hikers, one smiling at the camera and holding a mesh bag full of plastic bottles and other trash, with the second hiker behind him giving a thumbs up.

Gorgeous hiking in Aguascalientes? Ask these Mexicans how

0
Wondering where to go hiking in Aguascalientes? These locals share all the best trails, including one you can take clear to Alaska.
a train

Plan to extend Maya Train to Guatemala is full steam ahead after bilateral talks

0
Both nations have agreed to pursue the necessary feasibility studies to construct a rail link between southeastern Mexico and northern Guatemala that could transport both cargo and passengers.
Nanche or nance fruit

Taste of Mexico: Nance

2
A little yellow fruit with a pungent aroma: Taste of Mexico takes us on the next stage of our culinary tour.
A pile of pomegranates

Taste of Mexico: Granada

3
The pomegranate hails from across an ocean, but like so many who arrived on the shores of the New World, it found a welcoming home in Mexico.
Rain clouds gather over Mexico City

After an unusually wet summer, ‘average’ September rains expected to bring further drought relief...

1
"Only a few very limited regions on the northern border" are still experiencing persistent drought, the director of Mexico's weather service said.
A man with an umbrella rides a bicycle in the rain in Mexico City

It’s official: June was the rainiest month ever recorded in Mexico

0
The June numbers are the highest the country has seen since Conagua began recording monthly rainfall totals in 1941.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
Juan Rulfo in front of a page of his book

Made in Mexico: Juan Rulfo

3
Juan Rulfo may not have had a long career in Mexican literature, but the three novels he produced shape the country today.
Wine bottles and a fresh pour of red wine sitting on a bar

After 40-year hiatus, Aguascalientes uncorks its famous Grape Festival

0
Feria de la Uva: Sabor, Tierra y Tradición opened Saturday and features more than 200 cultural activities, including wine tasting, concerts and two chances to “run” with the bulls.

The Inquisition in Mexico was cruel, but misunderstood

3
Heretics in Mexico were no more safe across than ocean than they had been in Spain, but the form the Inquisition took here was rather different to its infamous European counterpart.
musical group playing in Dr. Simi headquarters

Tiny Dr. Simi Desk? Concert series promotes Mexican musicians ahead of SimiFest

0
The Dr. Simi empire is growing once again — this time with the launch of “Simisónico,” a live-session music series from Farmacias Similares that spotlights Mexican performers in a style much like NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts.
robot dog and two kids

Meet Waldog, the robotic canine that roams Monterrey’s streets with a message 

3
The bot is the brainpuppy of a Nuevo León senator with political aspirations and a passion for animal welfare.
Photo of designer Mario Cortés smiling warmly, wearing glasses and an orange and purple FIFA Mexico City official scarf. The photo is set against a vibrant, stylized graphic background that features his artistic name, "CUEMANCHE," in large pink letters above a colorful sunburst design.

Meet the young designer behind FIFA’s acclaimed 2026 World Cup posters

1
Mexico's 2026 World Cup posters, created by young Mexico City graphic designer Mario Cortés, have earned him suprise kudos from the New York Times.
children drinking soda in Mexico

Health Ministry launches program to reduce soda intake among minors

2
Despite a 10% soda tax, implemented in 2014, soft drink consumption is still excessive in Mexico. A new government campaign will emphasize public education on the health risks of sugar from early childhood.
Mexican flag

Economic growth hovers near zero for 5th consecutive month

0
If the estimates released by INEGI this week hold up, the Mexican economy will post its second contraction of the year with decreases in March and July, and marginal growth in the months between.
A vibrant photo of the pink neo-Gothic spires of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, viewed from a city street.

Is San Miguel de Allende a victim of its own success? What our readers...

2
A new MND survey of nearly 300 residents and visitors reveals what people love about San Miguel de Allende — and what they fear its growing popularity is doing to the city.
A warm, late-afternoon street scene in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Colorful colonial buildings in shades of pink and yellow line a cobblestone street where people are walking. The iconic dome of the Las Monjas church is visible in the background against a pale sky.

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende August news roundup

1
San Miguel de Allende news includes announcements about several major upcoming events — from a national tourism summit to wine festivals to an all-star lineup at the 2026 San Miguel Writers Festival.

Moving to Mexico? 5 reasons Baja California is easier than anywhere else (plus 1...

5
Moving to Baja California is (mostly) so much easier than you think, explains relocation expert Cheri Sicard.
Armani Residences Masaryk

Mexico is fourth-largest market for branded residences, with Riviera Maya to see major growth

5
A 2025 study by Onirius Hospitality Advisors revealed that the number of branded residences in the Riviera Maya is expected to grow a staggering 233% over the next five years. 
A modern rooftop patio features a curved grey sofa, potted cacti, and a panoramic view of the ocean, a city, and distant rock formations under a clear sky.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Make sure you invest close enough to a...

3
Mexico is currently the world's seventh most visited country, making vacation property investment appealing right now — if you know where to buy.
Men working on a construction site

Can growth and sustainability coexist in Puerto Vallarta?

6
As development in the Bay of Banderas continues to expand, can the city preserve the natural paradise that made it famous?
Rain clouds gather over Mexico City

After an unusually wet summer, ‘average’ September rains expected to bring further drought relief...

1
"Only a few very limited regions on the northern border" are still experiencing persistent drought, the director of Mexico's weather service said.
A man with an umbrella rides a bicycle in the rain in Mexico City

It’s official: June was the rainiest month ever recorded in Mexico

0
The June numbers are the highest the country has seen since Conagua began recording monthly rainfall totals in 1941.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
fault in a highway

These are the 10 Mexican highways slated for upgrades worth US $6B

4
The five-year project will improve some 2,220 kilometers (1,367 miles) of highway in 14 states, including the northen stretch of Highway 57 in the border state of Coahuila.
A closeup shot of auto parts: a car's timing belt and engine

Mexico’s market share of US auto imports keeps growing despite tariffs and trade uncertainty

0
New data shows how Mexico has solidified its position as the United States' top source for vehicles and auto parts.
Foreign Affairs Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente and Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard follow behind President Sheinbaum

Most US trade remains duty-free after Mexico secures a 90-day extension on Trump’s most...

4
Mexico will use the next three months to work toward a longer-term trade agreement, Sheinbaum said.
Beatriz Muller

Is Mexico’s former first lady moving to Madrid?

12
Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller, the wife of former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has accused a Spanish newspaper of libel after it reported that she would soon move to an exclusive neighborhood of Madrid.
A baby turtle in a coconut shell

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Wildlife enthusiasts

7
As our series comes to and end, here's where to see the country's most incredible wildlife, on both land and sea.

We’re all hypocrites now: An opinionated look at the culture of celebrity and politics...

7
With the unsurprising news that former president López Obrador's kids aren't flat broke and are doing quite well for themselves, Sarah DeVries takes a look at the circus surrounding politics in Mexico.
A circular framing shows a Japanese-style gazebo with a dark tiled roof and ornate trim, nestled among trees and manicured hedges in a park.

Where to find the most beautiful gardens in Mexico City’s urban jungle

0
Andrea Fischer gives you the scoop on six natural oases in the busy nation's capital where stressed-out chilangos can get a free dose of quiet green time.
A variety of Korean dishes are arranged on a dark, textured table. The spread includes grilled meats, a large bibimbap bowl with a fried egg, various small side dishes (banchan) like kimchi and pickled vegetables, and a savory pancake. The plates are dark blue and black, contrasting with the vibrant colors of the food.

A touch of Seoul: Where to find Mexico City’s authentic Korean food

0
Where do chilangos go when they need a dose of real Korean food? They head to Mexico City's Little Seoul district, a hub for authentic Korean cuisine.
Nanche or nance fruit

Taste of Mexico: Nance

2
A little yellow fruit with a pungent aroma: Taste of Mexico takes us on the next stage of our culinary tour.
A pile of pomegranates

Taste of Mexico: Granada

3
The pomegranate hails from across an ocean, but like so many who arrived on the shores of the New World, it found a welcoming home in Mexico.
Bottles of Corona on the seafront

Made in Mexico: Corona

11
Corona's story is a century-long tale of Mexican marketing, cultural pride and global ambition that's made the beer brand a worldwide icon.