Saturday, May 17, 2025

FREE news digest May 8

0

Free newsletter

Click here to check out the day’s news!


Only the second pope from the Americas, Robert Prevost is a fluent Spanish speaker with dual citizenship in the U.S. and Peru.


A 50 basis point cut is still on the table after inflation stayed within the national bank’s target range in April.

Security was the big theme of Thursday’s press conference, with reports on Mexico’s homicide rate, recent drug busts and more.

Local fishermen reported damage to marine wildlife and tourism services were canceled at the nearby Playita El Mirador.

Fiery blockades closed roads around the state this week, as rival cartel factions battled for control.

Mexico recorded a 3.5% increase in foreign air arrivals in early 2025, led by strong growth from U.S. and Canadian tourists.

Chiapas midwives say the new National Midwifery Registry and NOM-020 rules undermine traditional practices and hinder newborn birth registration.


Moving south of the border may not be quite what you thought, as one expat discovered for herself.

Recounting the tale of the Spanish conquest, Aztec Rhapsodies tells of heroism, triumph and tragedy in epic verse.


If you’d no longer like to receive emails from Mexico News Daily, you can unsubscribe here.