Thursday, January 29, 2026

Mexican universities and the myth of global educational excellence

What's in a world ranking and how much does it really have to do with getting a world-class education? That's a pertinent question for those applying to Mexico's best universities.
corona beer

Grupo Modelo’s plan to make Mexico the World Cup’s best host country: Beer everywhere

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Not all World Cup competition will be on the pitches this summer. Each of the three hosting nations wants to be considered the best host, and Mexico is in it to win.
The entrance to a Walmart store

Mexico’s biggest retailer turns to a viral videogame to find tech talent

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Walmart México has created custom coding challenges within the massively popular game, becoming the first Latin American company to recruit through the platform as Mexico emerges as a regional tech hub.
Tunnel at Panuco mine

Canadian mining company confirms mass kidnapping of employees in Concordia, Sinaloa

0
The crime reportedly happened a week ago, but information has been limited and the victims have yet to be located. Meanwhile, work on the nearby Panuco silver-gold venture has been suspended.
corona beer

Grupo Modelo’s plan to make Mexico the World Cup’s best host country: Beer everywhere

0
Not all World Cup competition will be on the pitches this summer. Each of the three hosting nations wants to be considered the best host, and Mexico is in it to win.
The entrance to a Walmart store

Mexico’s biggest retailer turns to a viral videogame to find tech talent

0
Walmart México has created custom coding challenges within the massively popular game, becoming the first Latin American company to recruit through the platform as Mexico emerges as a regional tech hub.
Tunnel at Panuco mine

Canadian mining company confirms mass kidnapping of employees in Concordia, Sinaloa

0
The crime reportedly happened a week ago, but information has been limited and the victims have yet to be located. Meanwhile, work on the nearby Panuco silver-gold venture has been suspended.
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Marcelo Ebrard, Jamieson Greer and Howard Lutnick stand next to an American flag

Mexico, US agree to begin formal USMCA trade talks. Where does that leave Canada?

0
The talks will address rules of origin for industrial goods, critical minerals collaboration and trade policy alignment, as Mexico seeks to safeguard its crucial trade relationship with its northern neighbor.
A hand holds a Revolut credit card next to a payment terminal

British neobank Revolut launches banking operations in Mexico with a special perk for US-Mexico...

1
The newly certified bank is offering no-fee remittance transfers from the US, hoping to attract Mexicans living abroad to the app.
Catholic demonstration in Mexico City during the Cristero War.

The Cristero War in Mexico: The persecution that almost got my great-grandfather killed

1
It has been 100 years since the start of Mexico's Cristero War, when Catholic priests were expelled from the country and people had to worship in secret.
MANCHA Arts Festival

Celebrating the 2nd MANCHA Arts Festival in Zipolite

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Zipolite has been a haven for nudists since the 1960s, but it's also building a reputation for fine art thanks to the upcoming MANCHA Arts Festival.
Sheinbaum Jan. 28, 2026

Sheinbaum celebrates record exports in 2025: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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On the list of topics at the president's Wednesday morning press conference were Mexico's record year for exports and the economy minister's current mission in Washington, D.C.
Aerial view of the Tangamanga urban park in the city of San Luis Potosí

Which Mexican region is most competitive? New index has the answer

2
The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) evaluated six regions' performance on 40 variables across four sub-indexes: attraction of investment, attraction of talent, retention of investment and retention of talent.
elephant seal on Nayarit beach

Panchito, the wandering elephant seal, makes his annual landing in Mexico, this time in...

2
The 1.5-tonne marine mammal has been making annual trips of more than 15,000 km to various Mexican beaches from his cold home waters off the tip of South America.
Truck carrying cars

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Why ‘value added’ matters more than gross...

1
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas explains why the U.S.-Mexico automaker relationship isn’t a normal buyer-seller partnership, and how decoupling would prove advantageous only to China.
Uber shuttle service

Uber Shuttle launches operations in Mexico City

0
The van rides offer several advantages over the traditional service, including room for several more passengers, fixed routes and schedules, as well as lower costs.
Sheinbaum standing before a graph of homicide data

Is security in Mexico improving or are the numbers being manipulated?

14
The federal government says that homicides declined 30% in 2025. But disappearances are up 16%. The discrepancy has raised alarm bells among security experts.

Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you

1
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Soothsayer's Temple

Inside Uxmal, the Puuc jewel hidden in Yucatán’s hills

6
One of the foremost examples of the ancient Maya's Puuc style architecture is found in Uxmal, about 80 kilometers south of Mérida.
Marcelo Ebrard, Jamieson Greer and Howard Lutnick stand next to an American flag

Mexico, US agree to begin formal USMCA trade talks. Where does that leave Canada?

0
The talks will address rules of origin for industrial goods, critical minerals collaboration and trade policy alignment, as Mexico seeks to safeguard its crucial trade relationship with its northern neighbor.
A hand holds a Revolut credit card next to a payment terminal

British neobank Revolut launches banking operations in Mexico with a special perk for US-Mexico transfers

1
The newly certified bank is offering no-fee remittance transfers from the US, hoping to attract Mexicans living abroad to the app.
Catholic demonstration in Mexico City during the Cristero War.

The Cristero War in Mexico: The persecution that almost got my great-grandfather killed

1
It has been 100 years since the start of Mexico's Cristero War, when Catholic priests were expelled from the country and people had to worship in secret.
MANCHA Arts Festival

Celebrating the 2nd MANCHA Arts Festival in Zipolite

0
Zipolite has been a haven for nudists since the 1960s, but it's also building a reputation for fine art thanks to the upcoming MANCHA Arts Festival.
Sheinbaum Jan. 28, 2026

Sheinbaum celebrates record exports in 2025: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

0
On the list of topics at the president's Wednesday morning press conference were Mexico's record year for exports and the economy minister's current mission in Washington, D.C.
Aerial view of the Tangamanga urban park in the city of San Luis Potosí

Which Mexican region is most competitive? New index has the answer

2
The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) evaluated six regions' performance on 40 variables across four sub-indexes: attraction of investment, attraction of talent, retention of investment and retention of talent.
corona beer

Grupo Modelo’s plan to make Mexico the World Cup’s best host...

0
Not all World Cup competition will be on the pitches this summer. Each of the three hosting nations wants to be considered the best host, and Mexico is in it to win.
A father with two small children at Mexico City's Chapultepec palace

Introducing Season 2 of the ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: Raising expat kids in Mexico

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Retirees and digital nomads love Mexico — but what about families? A new season of "Confidently Wrong" dives into the challenges and benefits of raising kids abroad.
A man smiles in front of a Mexican flag in a photo with the words "Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve"

The Mexico they don’t show you: Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve

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Travis Bembenek and Mexico-based content creator Servant Steve cut through viral misinformation and stereotypes about Mexico on the latest Confidently Wrong podcast.
A snail pulls a pile of coins

Mexico’s economy isn’t growing. What can be done? A perspective from our CEO

13
What needs to happen to turn around Mexico's sluggish economy? Travis Bembenek dive into the problem and possible solutions in this week's column.
mexican pesos and a calculator with the number 2026

When will the Mexican peso begin to behave rationally again? A perspective from our...

17
After an astoudingly strong performance last year, will the peso continue to defy the odds in 2026? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
Marcelo Ebrard, Jamieson Greer and Howard Lutnick stand next to an American flag

Mexico, US agree to begin formal USMCA trade talks. Where does that leave Canada?

0
The talks will address rules of origin for industrial goods, critical minerals collaboration and trade policy alignment, as Mexico seeks to safeguard its crucial trade relationship with its northern neighbor.
Truck carrying cars

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Why ‘value added’ matters more than gross...

1
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas explains why the U.S.-Mexico automaker relationship isn’t a normal buyer-seller partnership, and how decoupling would prove advantageous only to China.
pwc

Mexico falls from PwC’s list of top 10 countries to invest in

3
The list is based on input from more than 4,000 CEOs worldwide about their likely investment destinations. Mexico had climbed to eighth place in 2025 but fell behind Saudi Arabia, Spain and Singapore for 2026.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.23
CAD
12.76
EUR
20.60
The entrance to a Walmart store

Mexico’s biggest retailer turns to a viral videogame to find tech talent

0
Walmart México has created custom coding challenges within the massively popular game, becoming the first Latin American company to recruit through the platform as Mexico emerges as a regional tech hub.
A hand holds a Revolut credit card next to a payment terminal

British neobank Revolut launches banking operations in Mexico with a special perk for US-Mexico...

1
The newly certified bank is offering no-fee remittance transfers from the US, hoping to attract Mexicans living abroad to the app.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.23
CAD
12.76
EUR
20.60
Sheinbaum on Jan. 27, 2026

No joint operation with US in Wedding capture, Sheinbaum insists: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

3
The circumstances of the arrest of alleged drug boss Ryan Wedding were again the topic of discussion at the president's morning press conference, as U.S. authorities contradict Sheinbaum's version of events.
Sheinbaum stands before an image of Ryan Wedding presented at her morning press conference on Jan. 26, 2026

Did Ryan Wedding turn himself in or was he apprehended by the FBI? Monday’s...

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Mexican authorities said on Friday that Wedding, a 44-year-old former Olympic snowboarder, turned himself in at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City last Thursday. That might not be the whole truth.
Sheinbaum Jan. 28, 2026

Sheinbaum celebrates record exports in 2025: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

0
On the list of topics at the president's Wednesday morning press conference were Mexico's record year for exports and the economy minister's current mission in Washington, D.C.
UNAM campus Mexico City

Mexican universities and the myth of global educational excellence

26
What's in a world ranking and how much does it really have to do with getting a world-class education? That's a pertinent question for those applying to Mexico's best universities.

If we love trains, we need to love train expertise

9
Trains in Mexico have returned in a pretty major way, but it would be better if the people living here also realised that.
A man smiles in front of a Mexican flag in a photo with the words "Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve"

The Mexico they don’t show you: Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve

4
Travis Bembenek and Mexico-based content creator Servant Steve cut through viral misinformation and stereotypes about Mexico on the latest Confidently Wrong podcast.
Uber shuttle service

Uber Shuttle launches operations in Mexico City

0
The van rides offer several advantages over the traditional service, including room for several more passengers, fixed routes and schedules, as well as lower costs.

Baja California Sur bumps up its tourist tax to fund conservation

3
The tax, compulsory for everyone over 12 entering the state, is meant to raise funds for environmental protection and tourist infrastructure development.
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya

0
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.

If we love trains, we need to love train expertise

9
Trains in Mexico have returned in a pretty major way, but it would be better if the people living here also realised that.
A man smiles in front of a Mexican flag in a photo with the words "Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve"

The Mexico they don’t show you: Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve

4
Travis Bembenek and Mexico-based content creator Servant Steve cut through viral misinformation and stereotypes about Mexico on the latest Confidently Wrong podcast.
A man smiles in front of a Mexican flag in a photo with the words "Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve"

The Mexico they don’t show you: Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve

4
Travis Bembenek and Mexico-based content creator Servant Steve cut through viral misinformation and stereotypes about Mexico on the latest Confidently Wrong podcast.
A snail pulls a pile of coins

Mexico’s economy isn’t growing. What can be done? A perspective from our CEO

13
What needs to happen to turn around Mexico's sluggish economy? Travis Bembenek dive into the problem and possible solutions in this week's column.

Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you

1
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Monterrey

Why moving to Monterrey might just be your Mexican dream

3
It may not be the first place in Mexico expats would think to move, but Monterrey has a lot going for it, including a very welcoming community.
MANCHA Arts Festival

Celebrating the 2nd MANCHA Arts Festival in Zipolite

0
Zipolite has been a haven for nudists since the 1960s, but it's also building a reputation for fine art thanks to the upcoming MANCHA Arts Festival.
Del Toro in the kitchen

Del Toro’s talent for terror — and tortillas — celebrated at Sundance

0
Ahead of a screening of Del Toro's 1992 film "Cronos" at the Sundance Film Festival, Netflix hosted an honorific during which the Mexican filmmaker delivered a full mariachi concert and even took over tortilla prep in the kitchen.
Kevin Galván (16) of Panama takes on Mexico's Richard Ledezma (number 27) and Marcel Ruiz (14)

World Cup warm-up vs. Panama ends with an awkward win for Mexico

0
Mexico's 1-0 win against Panama in Thursday's friendly was uninspiring and lucky, coming as it did on an own-goal in stoppage time, but it gave coach Javier Aguirre a chance to judge some new faces.
Formula 1 fans drive virtual cars at F1 Exhibition

Formula 1 Exhibition, a deep dive into F1 history, is coming to Mexico City

1
The massive interactive showcase, which has been extremely popular in previous stops from Madrid to Melbourne to Buenos Aires, could stay in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City for several months.

Baja California Sur bumps up its tourist tax to fund conservation

3
The tax, compulsory for everyone over 12 entering the state, is meant to raise funds for environmental protection and tourist infrastructure development.
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya

0
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.

Nación de Vinos brings the best of Mexican wine to the capital

1
Drink, dine and delight at Mexico's biggest wine show of the year — Mexico City's Nación de Vinos.
Cider in Mexico

Cheers to cider, Mexico’s favorite bubbly beverage

3
Mexico has been producing ciders for hundreds of years, but the quality, particularly in the state of Puebla, has never been higher.
Aerial view of construction on the "El Novillo" dam in Baja California Sur, Mexico

La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents

2
An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
tijuana river

Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego

2
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
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.
Catholic demonstration in Mexico City during the Cristero War.

The Cristero War in Mexico: The persecution that almost got my great-grandfather killed

1
It has been 100 years since the start of Mexico's Cristero War, when Catholic priests were expelled from the country and people had to worship in secret.
MANCHA Arts Festival

Celebrating the 2nd MANCHA Arts Festival in Zipolite

0
Zipolite has been a haven for nudists since the 1960s, but it's also building a reputation for fine art thanks to the upcoming MANCHA Arts Festival.
Del Toro in the kitchen

Del Toro’s talent for terror — and tortillas — celebrated at Sundance

0
Ahead of a screening of Del Toro's 1992 film "Cronos" at the Sundance Film Festival, Netflix hosted an honorific during which the Mexican filmmaker delivered a full mariachi concert and even took over tortilla prep in the kitchen.

The extraordinary wildlife photography of Alejandro Prieto

1
World renowned Mexican wildlife photographer Alejandro Prieto discusses his new collection, Confluences, chronicling nature across Mexico.
Kevin Galván (16) of Panama takes on Mexico's Richard Ledezma (number 27) and Marcel Ruiz (14)

World Cup warm-up vs. Panama ends with an awkward win for Mexico

0
Mexico's 1-0 win against Panama in Thursday's friendly was uninspiring and lucky, coming as it did on an own-goal in stoppage time, but it gave coach Javier Aguirre a chance to judge some new faces.
Formula 1 fans drive virtual cars at F1 Exhibition

Formula 1 Exhibition, a deep dive into F1 history, is coming to Mexico City

1
The massive interactive showcase, which has been extremely popular in previous stops from Madrid to Melbourne to Buenos Aires, could stay in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City for several months.
Tunnel at Panuco mine

Canadian mining company confirms mass kidnapping of employees in Concordia, Sinaloa

0
The crime reportedly happened a week ago, but information has been limited and the victims have yet to be located. Meanwhile, work on the nearby Panuco silver-gold venture has been suspended.
Marcelo Ebrard, Jamieson Greer and Howard Lutnick stand next to an American flag

Mexico, US agree to begin formal USMCA trade talks. Where does that leave Canada?

0
The talks will address rules of origin for industrial goods, critical minerals collaboration and trade policy alignment, as Mexico seeks to safeguard its crucial trade relationship with its northern neighbor.
elephant seal on Nayarit beach

Panchito, the wandering elephant seal, makes his annual landing in Mexico, this time in...

2
The 1.5-tonne marine mammal has been making annual trips of more than 15,000 km to various Mexican beaches from his cold home waters off the tip of South America.
According to reports, the train traveled at excessive speed during a period of over an hour before it derailed. It is unknown whether the driver — who was arrested on Monday — was properly alerted to his speed or whether the train had any speed control mechanisms.

Attorney General: Excessive speed caused fatal Interoceanic Train crash

6
Attorney General Ernestina Godoy said Tuesday that when the train crashed, it was traveling at 65 kilometers per hour (km/h) on a curve where the maximum "authorized speed" is 50 km/h.
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya

0
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.

Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you

1
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Monterrey

Why moving to Monterrey might just be your Mexican dream

3
It may not be the first place in Mexico expats would think to move, but Monterrey has a lot going for it, including a very welcoming community.
Monterrey students

Mexican students turn water crisis into global innovation, compete for prestigious sustainability prize

5
Monterrey-area high schoolers didn't just learn from a water crisis in 2022, they used it as a platform to innovate and now are up for the Zayed Sustainability Prize.
Aerial view of construction on the "El Novillo" dam in Baja California Sur, Mexico

La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents

2
An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
tijuana river

Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego

2
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
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.
Marcelo Ebrard, Jamieson Greer and Howard Lutnick stand next to an American flag

Mexico, US agree to begin formal USMCA trade talks. Where does that leave Canada?

0
The talks will address rules of origin for industrial goods, critical minerals collaboration and trade policy alignment, as Mexico seeks to safeguard its crucial trade relationship with its northern neighbor.
Truck carrying cars

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Why ‘value added’ matters more than gross...

1
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas explains why the U.S.-Mexico automaker relationship isn’t a normal buyer-seller partnership, and how decoupling would prove advantageous only to China.
pwc

Mexico falls from PwC’s list of top 10 countries to invest in

3
The list is based on input from more than 4,000 CEOs worldwide about their likely investment destinations. Mexico had climbed to eighth place in 2025 but fell behind Saudi Arabia, Spain and Singapore for 2026.
Sheinbaum standing before a graph of homicide data

Is security in Mexico improving or are the numbers being manipulated?

14
The federal government says that homicides declined 30% in 2025. But disappearances are up 16%. The discrepancy has raised alarm bells among security experts.

Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you

1
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Soothsayer's Temple

Inside Uxmal, the Puuc jewel hidden in Yucatán’s hills

6
One of the foremost examples of the ancient Maya's Puuc style architecture is found in Uxmal, about 80 kilometers south of Mérida.
Frida Kahlo self-portrait

Is Frida Kahlo overrated?

21
It might be sacrilege to suggest, but Bethany Platanella takes a look at the (controversial) evidence behind the claim.

Mexicans will spend how much on tamales next Monday?

3
Based on data from INEGI and the restaurant industry, experts estimate that Mexicans consume around 40 million tamales on Feb. 2, or Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas Day).

Nación de Vinos brings the best of Mexican wine to the capital

1
Drink, dine and delight at Mexico's biggest wine show of the year — Mexico City's Nación de Vinos.
Cider in Mexico

Cheers to cider, Mexico’s favorite bubbly beverage

3
Mexico has been producing ciders for hundreds of years, but the quality, particularly in the state of Puebla, has never been higher.

A pretty comprehensive history of Mexican Bread (and why it matters)

5
Mexican bread may have come under fire recently, but the country has a longer history of baking than you might expect