Friday, July 26, 2024

¡The climate está loco!: Words to discuss Mexican weather

From sol to lluvía to remembering your paraguas, what vocabulary do you need to discuss Mexico's changing climate?
Pedro Casas Alatriste, CEO of AmCham

5 questions about the elections aftermath with Pedro Casas, CEO of AmCham

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The peso, the court, the cabinet — what's next? Pedro Casas of AmCham breaks down the flurry of political and business headlines since Mexico's elections.
Mexican divers Alejandro Orozco and Gabriela Agúndez pose with the Olympic rings in Paris.

Who is representing Mexico at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris?

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Mexico's top female diver and a promising modern pentathlete were selected to bear Mexico's tricolor banner.
Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda, 68, was an accomplished businessman and influential politician in Sinaloa.

Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda, former mayor of Culiacán, is murdered

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The federal deputy-elect and former mayor of Culiacán, Sinaloa, was attacked hours after leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel were detained in Texas.
Mexican divers Alejandro Orozco and Gabriela Agúndez pose with the Olympic rings in Paris.

Who is representing Mexico at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris?

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Mexico's top female diver and a promising modern pentathlete were selected to bear Mexico's tricolor banner.
Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda, 68, was an accomplished businessman and influential politician in Sinaloa.

Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda, former mayor of Culiacán, is murdered

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The federal deputy-elect and former mayor of Culiacán, Sinaloa, was attacked hours after leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel were detained in Texas.
Valeria Moy head shot

Opinion: What would a USMCA review look like for Mexico if Trump wins?

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Valeria Moy, an economist and director of IMCO think tank, tackles this question and the pitfalls Mexico could face in upcoming trade negotiations.
A massive sinkhole opened up along Guadalajara's main boulevard on Thursday morning

Huge sinkhole causes chaos in Guadalajara

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A 10-meter-wide sinkhole had traffic stopped throughout Guadalajara on Thursday, and authorities expect repairs to take at least 10 days.
Rain

¡The climate está loco!: Words to discuss Mexican weather

0
From sol to lluvía to remembering your paraguas, what vocabulary do you need to discuss Mexico's changing climate?
Ismael El Mayo Zambada and Joaquin Guzmán López

Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and a son of ‘El Chapo’ arrested in Texas

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The two Sinaloa Cartel leaders were arrested after flying into an airport near El Paso in a private plane.
A well-lit avenue known as a "Sendero Seguro" in Condesa, Mexico City

Mexicans are feeling safer than (almost) ever as perception of urban insecurity nears record...

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Compared to the first quarter of 2024, there were statistically significant changes in perceptions of insecurity in 15 cities in Mexico.
Soraya Jiménez

The gold of gold: Mexico’s finest Olympic moment

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Weightlifter Soraya Jiménez shocked the world at the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, winnng what may be considered Mexico's finest gold medal of all.
animatronic pterodactyl in flight from Jurassic World exhibition in Mexico City

Police probe dino disappearance at CDMX ‘Jurassic World’ exhibit

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The one-of-a-kind animatronic pterodactyl—worth over US $100,000—vanished overnight from a Mexico City "Jurassic World" exhibit last week.
Lila Abed, director of the Mexico Institute and expert in Mexico-U.S. relations, speaks on stage at a Wilson Center event.

5 questions about Mexico-US relations with Mexico Institute Director Lila Abed

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Lila Abed dives into some of the toughest questions facing Mexico and the United States, as both countries prepare for major presidential transitions.
An Alaska Airlines plane taking off over the Los Angeles city skyline

New direct flight connecting Los Angeles and La Paz to launch this fall

0
Alaska Airlines will begin offering two flights a week between the Baja California city and LAX in November, and increase to three in 2025.

The freedom seekers who fled the Trail of Tears for a better life in...

9
At the height of slavery in the United States, a group of Black Seminoles fled the Trail of Tears to fight for a new life in Coahuila, Mexico.
Valeria Moy head shot

Opinion: What would a USMCA review look like for Mexico if Trump wins?

0
Valeria Moy, an economist and director of IMCO think tank, tackles this question and the pitfalls Mexico could face in upcoming trade negotiations.
A massive sinkhole opened up along Guadalajara's main boulevard on Thursday morning

Huge sinkhole causes chaos in Guadalajara

0
A 10-meter-wide sinkhole had traffic stopped throughout Guadalajara on Thursday, and authorities expect repairs to take at least 10 days.
Rain

¡The climate está loco!: Words to discuss Mexican weather

0
From sol to lluvía to remembering your paraguas, what vocabulary do you need to discuss Mexico's changing climate?
A well-lit avenue known as a "Sendero Seguro" in Condesa, Mexico City

Mexicans are feeling safer than (almost) ever as perception of urban insecurity nears record low

0
Compared to the first quarter of 2024, there were statistically significant changes in perceptions of insecurity in 15 cities in Mexico.
Soraya Jiménez

The gold of gold: Mexico’s finest Olympic moment

0
Weightlifter Soraya Jiménez shocked the world at the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, winnng what may be considered Mexico's finest gold medal of all.
animatronic pterodactyl in flight from Jurassic World exhibition in Mexico City

Police probe dino disappearance at CDMX ‘Jurassic World’ exhibit

0
The one-of-a-kind animatronic pterodactyl—worth over US $100,000—vanished overnight from a Mexico City "Jurassic World" exhibit last week.
An Audi car body on a production line in a factory in Mexico

Mexican auto parts industry unshaken by Tesla gigafactory news

0
"This has more to do with the global electric vehicles market falling below projections ... Tesla is seeing its market shrink," said the chief of the Mexican Auto Dealers Association.
Pedro Casas Alatriste, CEO of AmCham

5 questions about the elections aftermath with Pedro Casas, CEO of AmCham

0
The peso, the court, the cabinet — what's next? Pedro Casas of AmCham breaks down the flurry of political and business headlines since Mexico's elections.
Mugshots of eight people who won in Michoacan's 2024 local elections. as trans women. They all appear conventionally male.

Michoacán investigates 8 male political candidates who posed as trans women

1
Controversy surrounds the fraudulent actions of eight candidates who registered as trans women — and won — in various municipalities of Michoacán.
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum with six newly announced cabinet members

Claudia Sheinbaum announces first 6 cabinet appointments

6
President-elect Sheinbaum announced who will serve as ministers of economy, foreign affairs, environment, agriculture, science and legal counsel.
Claudia Sheinbaum at a meeting with legislators

Polls on Morena’s judicial reform show the majority of Mexicans support it

9
The polls were commissioned by Morena and surveyed over 3,800 people on topics related to the proposed judicial reform.
Mexican and Chinese business people at Hofusan Industrial Park

Chinese investment in Mexico has risen fast, but still lags behind other FDI

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Over half of total Chinese FDI in Mexico since 2006 has been made since 2020, but according to official data, it's still a fraction of U.S. and European FDI.
UPS truck in Mexico

UPS to buy Mexican delivery firm Estafeta ‘as the shift to nearshoring continues’

4
UPS CEO Carol Tomé noted that "Mexico's role in global trade is growing" in a statement about the acquisition, which is expected to be finalized this year.
A maquiladora factory in Tijuana

What if everyone benefits from nearshoring in Mexico except Mexicans?

15
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek ponders this question as Mexico faces a historic economic opportunity.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.46
CAD
13.35
Mexican and Chinese business people at Hofusan Industrial Park

Chinese investment in Mexico has risen fast, but still lags behind other FDI

1
Over half of total Chinese FDI in Mexico since 2006 has been made since 2020, but according to official data, it's still a fraction of U.S. and European FDI.
Image of US currency bills of various denominations in a chaotic pile surrounding a one-peso coin in the center of the pile

Peso slides after Tesla setback and inflation spike

7
New inflation data, a reform bill and Tesla pausing a Mexico gigafactory may explain a 1.5% drop overnight in the peso-USD rate Wednesday.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.46
CAD
13.35
Valeria Moy head shot

Opinion: What would a USMCA review look like for Mexico if Trump wins?

0
Valeria Moy, an economist and director of IMCO think tank, tackles this question and the pitfalls Mexico could face in upcoming trade negotiations.
Lila Abed, director of the Mexico Institute and expert in Mexico-U.S. relations, speaks on stage at a Wilson Center event.

5 questions about Mexico-US relations with Mexico Institute Director Lila Abed

0
Lila Abed dives into some of the toughest questions facing Mexico and the United States, as both countries prepare for major presidential transitions.
Rain

¡The climate está loco!: Words to discuss Mexican weather

0
From sol to lluvía to remembering your paraguas, what vocabulary do you need to discuss Mexico's changing climate?
Street in Cuernavaca

Where do I put my freaking car?

5
Few challenges in Mexico are as great as the day-to-day struggle to drive... or even worse - park your car.
Holbox Island, Mexico

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Quintana Roo

5
Mexico's tourism treasure could be the perfect place for a new home in the latest installation of our Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide - if you can brave the masses and the urban development.
An Alaska Airlines plane taking off over the Los Angeles city skyline

New direct flight connecting Los Angeles and La Paz to launch this fall

0
Alaska Airlines will begin offering two flights a week between the Baja California city and LAX in November, and increase to three in 2025.
Aeromexico plane on display at an event where visitors are walking around a large tarmac near the plane

New daily Aeroméxico flight will connect Mexico City to Newark

0
Starting in October, a new Aeroméxico daily flight will connect Mexico City International Airport and Newark Liberty Airport.

I’m a Mexico City tour guide: These are the questions I get asked again and again

1
From drinking the water to how best to dodge Montezuma's revenge, here are some of the most frequent enquiries.
Street in Cuernavaca

Where do I put my freaking car?

5
Few challenges in Mexico are as great as the day-to-day struggle to drive... or even worse - park your car.
Holbox Island, Mexico

MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Quintana Roo

5
Mexico's tourism treasure could be the perfect place for a new home in the latest installation of our Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide - if you can brave the masses and the urban development.
Pioneer Bacalar

Why Bacalar, The Maldives of Mexico, is the perfect place to invest

3
Brought to you together with Pioneer Bacalar: Find tranquility and luxury in the perfect surroundings of the Bacalar Lagoon and escape to Mexico's most exciting new development.
Where to Live in Mexico: Zacatecas

Introducing MND’s Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide

27
Searching for that little slice of paradise? Our comprehensive guide to Mexico's best cities for expat living has everything you need.
Prisoner of Llerena carving

This jailhouse carving may provide an early look into the conquest of Mexico

0
On the walls of an Inquisition jail cell lie a series of mysterious markings which depict the conquest of Mexico - by someone who was there.
Sofía Bassi)

Sofía Bassi: Mexico’s first and most murderous surrealist

3
A talented and creative painter, her long and successful career was tarnished by her involvement in the murder of her son-in-law in Acapulco.
Soraya Jiménez

The gold of gold: Mexico’s finest Olympic moment

0
Weightlifter Soraya Jiménez shocked the world at the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, winnng what may be considered Mexico's finest gold medal of all.
Mexico’s rhythmic gymnastics team holding Olympic rings

Mexico’s rhythmic gymnastics team to make Olympic debut

0
The athletes' routines will honor three of the Louvre Museum’s most famous works: the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and Diana of Versailles.
Aeromexico plane on display at an event where visitors are walking around a large tarmac near the plane

New daily Aeroméxico flight will connect Mexico City to Newark

0
Starting in October, a new Aeroméxico daily flight will connect Mexico City International Airport and Newark Liberty Airport.

I’m a Mexico City tour guide: These are the questions I get asked again...

1
From drinking the water to how best to dodge Montezuma's revenge, here are some of the most frequent enquiries.
Three tequila cocktails

Which type of tequila should I use in my cocktail?

2
Celebrate National Tequila Day in the United States with this guide to the world's most important cocktail spirit.
Strawberry pie

Celebrate Mexico’s strawberry capital with this whipped cream pie

1
Nothing makes summers better than fresh fruit and tequila, so why not try both in this incredible recipe?

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.

The freedom seekers who fled the Trail of Tears for a better life in Mexico

9
At the height of slavery in the United States, a group of Black Seminoles fled the Trail of Tears to fight for a new life in Coahuila, Mexico.
Prisoner of Llerena carving

This jailhouse carving may provide an early look into the conquest of Mexico

0
On the walls of an Inquisition jail cell lie a series of mysterious markings which depict the conquest of Mexico - by someone who was there.
Sofía Bassi)

Sofía Bassi: Mexico’s first and most murderous surrealist

3
A talented and creative painter, her long and successful career was tarnished by her involvement in the murder of her son-in-law in Acapulco.
Mexican candies

Guide to the unique world of Mexican candies

2
If you don't know your Pulparindo from your Alegría, don't worry - here's everything you need to know about Mexico's sweet treats.
Three tequila cocktails

Which type of tequila should I use in my cocktail?

2
Celebrate National Tequila Day in the United States with this guide to the world's most important cocktail spirit.
Strawberry pie

Celebrate Mexico’s strawberry capital with this whipped cream pie

1
Nothing makes summers better than fresh fruit and tequila, so why not try both in this incredible recipe?
The Quintana Roo municipalities of Tulum and Felipe Carrillo Puerto are projected to see their populations increase by 447%.

Can Quintana Roo keep up with the coming population explosion?

4
With a new international airport, a new train and thriving tourism, Quintana Roo is undergoing a major transformation.
Pioneer Bacalar

Why Bacalar, The Maldives of Mexico, is the perfect place to invest

3
Brought to you together with Pioneer Bacalar: Find tranquility and luxury in the perfect surroundings of the Bacalar Lagoon and escape to Mexico's most exciting new development.
Where to Live in Mexico: Zacatecas

Introducing MND’s Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide

27
Searching for that little slice of paradise? Our comprehensive guide to Mexico's best cities for expat living has everything you need.
An eco home

3 easy ways to make your Mexican home more sustainable

2
From saving water to harnessing the power of the sun, there are plenty of ways to help the environment while enjoying your dream home in the Mexican sun.

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.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Mexican and Chinese business people at Hofusan Industrial Park

Chinese investment in Mexico has risen fast, but still lags behind other FDI

1
Over half of total Chinese FDI in Mexico since 2006 has been made since 2020, but according to official data, it's still a fraction of U.S. and European FDI.
UPS truck in Mexico

UPS to buy Mexican delivery firm Estafeta ‘as the shift to nearshoring continues’

4
UPS CEO Carol Tomé noted that "Mexico's role in global trade is growing" in a statement about the acquisition, which is expected to be finalized this year.
A maquiladora factory in Tijuana

What if everyone benefits from nearshoring in Mexico except Mexicans?

15
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek ponders this question as Mexico faces a historic economic opportunity.
Pedro Casas Alatriste, CEO of AmCham

5 questions about the elections aftermath with Pedro Casas, CEO of AmCham

0
The peso, the court, the cabinet — what's next? Pedro Casas of AmCham breaks down the flurry of political and business headlines since Mexico's elections.
Mugshots of eight people who won in Michoacan's 2024 local elections. as trans women. They all appear conventionally male.

Michoacán investigates 8 male political candidates who posed as trans women

1
Controversy surrounds the fraudulent actions of eight candidates who registered as trans women — and won — in various municipalities of Michoacán.
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum with six newly announced cabinet members

Claudia Sheinbaum announces first 6 cabinet appointments

6
President-elect Sheinbaum announced who will serve as ministers of economy, foreign affairs, environment, agriculture, science and legal counsel.
A maquiladora factory in Tijuana

What if everyone benefits from nearshoring in Mexico except Mexicans?

15
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek ponders this question as Mexico faces a historic economic opportunity.
Oscar del Cueto Cuevas of CPKC de México

Our CEO interviews CPKC de México president, Oscar Del Cueto Cuevas

4
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares insights from his conversation with Del Cueto about how railways connect North America.
Mexican flag and papel picado

Where to live in Mexico 2024 ratings from Mexico News Daily

53
Mexico News Daily introduces a new series of articles for expats looking to move to Mexico and help them make a match with their ideal place to live.
A maquiladora factory in Tijuana

What if everyone benefits from nearshoring in Mexico except Mexicans?

15
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek ponders this question as Mexico faces a historic economic opportunity.
Oscar del Cueto Cuevas of CPKC de México

Our CEO interviews CPKC de México president, Oscar Del Cueto Cuevas

4
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares insights from his conversation with Del Cueto about how railways connect North America.
Mexican flag and papel picado

Where to live in Mexico 2024 ratings from Mexico News Daily

53
Mexico News Daily introduces a new series of articles for expats looking to move to Mexico and help them make a match with their ideal place to live.