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Mexico’s week in review: Fentanyl kingpin handed to US as cartel pressures persist
Other headlines this week included comments from former president Felipe Calderón hinting at a political comeback and underwhelming economic indicators in the third quarter of 2025.
Mexico deports Chinese fentanyl kingpin Brother Wang to the US
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch thanked Cuba for its "valuable cooperation" in the process.
Cabo San Lucas named No. 1 boating city in Latin America
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya destinations also made the list of the region’s most popular boating and yacht charter destinations
Mexico’s week in review: Fentanyl kingpin handed to US as cartel pressures persist
Other headlines this week included comments from former president Felipe Calderón hinting at a political comeback and underwhelming economic indicators in the third quarter of 2025.
Mexico deports Chinese fentanyl kingpin Brother Wang to the US
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch thanked Cuba for its "valuable cooperation" in the process.
Cabo San Lucas named No. 1 boating city in Latin America
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya destinations also made the list of the region’s most popular boating and yacht charter destinations
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Morena Senator Fernández Noroña takes leave to visit Palestine this weekend
Fernández Noroña dismissed the criticism by opposition figures and activists, saying his trip reflects “solidarity with the Palestinian people.”
Mexico City Grand Prix kicks off at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
As Spanish driver Carlos Sainz returns to defend his 2024 title at one of the sport's trickiest tracks, here's who he's up against.
Shootings shake Sinaloa state capital after capture of 10 cartel operators
The cartel retaliated after a Security Ministry operation killed a Chapitos faction leader on Tuesday, sowing chaos across the city.
Inflation in Mexico eases to 3.63%, beating analysts’ predictions
The slowing of inflation beyond expectations in early October likely gives the Bank of Mexico leeway to cut interest rates for the 11th straight time.
Where are the 8 newest Michelin Key hotels in Mexico
Mexico's latest Michelin Key properties — hospitality's equivalent to the coveted Michelin Star — are all about luxury, comfort and incredible architecture.
Pemex pipeline spills into Veracruz’s Pantepec River, complicating flood cleanup
It’s unclear when the pipeline first ruptured, but residents say they began noticing signs of a spill last weekend.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library and Oaxaca’s cultural renaissance
Oaxaca city's most historic library offers open access to knowledge for all. Discover how this national treasure is transforming the community that built it.
Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Made in Mexico: Bimbo bread
The world's biggest bakery has its fingers in a lot of pies, and on the pulse of what Mexicans value most.
Morena Senator Fernández Noroña takes leave to visit Palestine this weekend
Fernández Noroña dismissed the criticism by opposition figures and activists, saying his trip reflects “solidarity with the Palestinian people.”
Mexico City Grand Prix kicks off at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
As Spanish driver Carlos Sainz returns to defend his 2024 title at one of the sport's trickiest tracks, here's who he's up against.
Shootings shake Sinaloa state capital after capture of 10 cartel operators
The cartel retaliated after a Security Ministry operation killed a Chapitos faction leader on Tuesday, sowing chaos across the city.
Inflation in Mexico eases to 3.63%, beating analysts’ predictions
The slowing of inflation beyond expectations in early October likely gives the Bank of Mexico leeway to cut interest rates for the 11th straight time.
Where are the 8 newest Michelin Key hotels in Mexico
Mexico's latest Michelin Key properties — hospitality's equivalent to the coveted Michelin Star — are all about luxury, comfort and incredible architecture.
Pemex pipeline spills into Veracruz’s Pantepec River, complicating flood cleanup
It’s unclear when the pipeline first ruptured, but residents say they began noticing signs of a spill last weekend.
Inflation in Mexico eases to 3.63%, beating analysts’ predictions
The slowing of inflation beyond expectations in early October likely gives the Bank of Mexico leeway to cut interest rates for the 11th straight time.
‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO
From his college days in Guadalajara during the '90s economic crisis to post-pandemic currency volatility, Travis Bembenek draws on personal experience to address common misconceptions about the peso.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about President Sheinbaum? Then we have...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down misconceptions about the Mexican president in this week's podcast.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
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Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
Ebrard: Mexico ‘90% done’ with US tariff negotiations as Oct. 29 deadline nears
Mexico's negotiations on tariffs with the United States, ahead of a looming deadline and the 2026 review of the USMCA free trade pact, are around 90% complete, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Tuesday.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.46
CAD
13.19
EUR
21.46
Sheinbaum’s advice for families hit by soda tax hike? Drink less: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, the president gave an update on flood cleanup in central Mexico, train projects under construction and the 88% tax increase on soda that will take effect in 2026.
Health Ministry announces 8-billion-peso breast cancer prevention program: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
In the context of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, President Claudia Sheinbaum told her Tuesday morning press conference that her government will make a "very significant investment" in a multifaceted program called the "Universal Care Model for Breast Cancer."
Morena Senator Fernández Noroña takes leave to visit Palestine this weekend
Fernández Noroña dismissed the criticism by opposition figures and activists, saying his trip reflects “solidarity with the Palestinian people.”
Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America
Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
What’s up with Whatsapp in Mexico?
You can keep your old fashioned text messages. Here, WhatsApp is the king of conversation.
Where are the 8 newest Michelin Key hotels in Mexico
Mexico's latest Michelin Key properties — hospitality's equivalent to the coveted Michelin Star — are all about luxury, comfort and incredible architecture.
Britain adds Mexico to its list of countries with risk of methanol poisoning
Methanol is sometimes mixed with ethanol to cut costs, a practice that is both illegal and dangerous. The problem is especially prominent in Brazil.
Tourism to Mexico’s ancient ruins and museums surpasses pre-pandemic levels
Between January and August, Mexico’s cultural sites attracted 6.9 million visitors and its museums 7.7 million, marking an increase of approximately 4% over the same period of 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
What’s up with Whatsapp in Mexico?
You can keep your old fashioned text messages. Here, WhatsApp is the king of conversation.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Where to find real estate in Mexico by personality type
Whether extroverted, neurotic or agreeable, there's a Mexican town that's right for you.
The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library and Oaxaca’s cultural renaissance
Oaxaca city's most historic library offers open access to knowledge for all. Discover how this national treasure is transforming the community that built it.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ opens Thursday in cinemas across Mexico
Select theaters across Mexico will be showing the Oscar- and Ariel-winning director's latest work until Nov. 7, when "Frankenstein" will start its run on Netflix.
Mexico City Grand Prix kicks off at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
As Spanish driver Carlos Sainz returns to defend his 2024 title at one of the sport's trickiest tracks, here's who he's up against.
For Guadalajara’s indie rock fans, the drought is finally over: Keane, Morrissey and more...
A glut of veteran indie rock bands will be in Guadalajara this autumn. Get all the details on where, when to see them and how to buy tickets.
Britain adds Mexico to its list of countries with risk of methanol poisoning
Methanol is sometimes mixed with ethanol to cut costs, a practice that is both illegal and dangerous. The problem is especially prominent in Brazil.
Tourism to Mexico’s ancient ruins and museums surpasses pre-pandemic levels
Between January and August, Mexico’s cultural sites attracted 6.9 million visitors and its museums 7.7 million, marking an increase of approximately 4% over the same period of 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Taste of Mexico: Salsa
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.
‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.
Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
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.
Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library and Oaxaca’s cultural renaissance
Oaxaca city's most historic library offers open access to knowledge for all. Discover how this national treasure is transforming the community that built it.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ opens Thursday in cinemas across Mexico
Select theaters across Mexico will be showing the Oscar- and Ariel-winning director's latest work until Nov. 7, when "Frankenstein" will start its run on Netflix.
Cabo San Lucas named No. 1 boating city in Latin America
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya destinations also made the list of the region’s most popular boating and yacht charter destinations
Mexico City Grand Prix kicks off at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
As Spanish driver Carlos Sainz returns to defend his 2024 title at one of the sport's trickiest tracks, here's who he's up against.
For Guadalajara’s indie rock fans, the drought is finally over: Keane, Morrissey and more to play this fall
A glut of veteran indie rock bands will be in Guadalajara this autumn. Get all the details on where, when to see them and how to buy tickets.
Mexico’s week in review: Fentanyl kingpin handed to US as cartel pressures persist
Other headlines this week included comments from former president Felipe Calderón hinting at a political comeback and underwhelming economic indicators in the third quarter of 2025.
Mexico deports Chinese fentanyl kingpin Brother Wang to the US
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch thanked Cuba for its "valuable cooperation" in the process.
Report: How a US company helped a Mexican cartel smuggle US $12 million of...
Fuel smuggling may account for as much as a third of the Mexican market, and the culprits aren’t found exclusively in Mexico.
Shootings shake Sinaloa state capital after capture of 10 cartel operators
The cartel retaliated after a Security Ministry operation killed a Chapitos faction leader on Tuesday, sowing chaos across the city.
Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Where to find real estate in Mexico by personality type
Whether extroverted, neurotic or agreeable, there's a Mexican town that's right for you.
Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.
Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
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.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Made in Mexico: Bimbo bread
The world's biggest bakery has its fingers in a lot of pies, and on the pulse of what Mexicans value most.
Sheinbaum takes heat for flood response: Monday’s mañanera recapped
"There was no scientific or meteorological condition that could have indicated to us that the rain would be of this magnitude," Sheinbaum said in response to criticism from a reporter who asked, "What happened?" to cause such a high death toll.
Taste of Mexico: Pan dulce
it wouldn't be a proper Mexican morning without a steaming cup of coffee and a fresh pan dulce from your favorite bakery, explains resident foodie María Meléndez.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Taste of Mexico: Salsa
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.
Move over Valle de Guadalupe, there’s a new wine region in town
Puebla and Hidalgo wine might not be traditional, but these wineries and vineyards are aiming to change that.