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Inside the Shah of Iran’s secret life in Cuernavaca: Villas, bodyguards and Las Mañanitas
After the Shah of Iran's exile in 1979, he briefly found a new home in Cuernavaca.
Mexico seeks extradition of US-based fuel smugglers: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum also shared an update on AIFA airport's new train and addressed the fallout from a toxic batch of tamales in Puebla.
Guanajuato’s airport is getting a massive 2.88 billion-peso, 4-year facelift
The planned improvements are wide-ranging, from automated immigration and boarding procedures to a larger baggage claim area and more boarding gates, as well es expanded waiting rooms.
Inside the Shah of Iran’s secret life in Cuernavaca: Villas, bodyguards and Las Mañanitas
After the Shah of Iran's exile in 1979, he briefly found a new home in Cuernavaca.
Mexico seeks extradition of US-based fuel smugglers: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum also shared an update on AIFA airport's new train and addressed the fallout from a toxic batch of tamales in Puebla.
Guanajuato’s airport is getting a massive 2.88 billion-peso, 4-year facelift
The planned improvements are wide-ranging, from automated immigration and boarding procedures to a larger baggage claim area and more boarding gates, as well es expanded waiting rooms.
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Confirmed: The San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City this year
The five-time NFL champions will be making their third regular-season appearance in the Mexican capital, though their opponent won't be known until the NFL releases its full 2026 schedule.
Military seizes half tonne of cocaine in Oaxaca after dramatic air and ground chase
After a forced landing in the jungle, the suspects tried to flee in trucks with their illicit cargo, but soon had to abandon both in order to escape on stolen motorcycles.
US invests $40 million in Mexican agricultural research center
The recipient is Mexican nonprofit CIMMYT, which develops high-yield grain varieties and safeguards Mexico's native corn biodiversity in one of the world's largest specialized seed banks.
Mexico will debut its first 25-peso coin in honor of the World Cup
The Mexican Senate on Tuesday approved plant to release three new coins in honor of the country's third stint as World Cup host.
San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival draws record attendance
A record crowd showed up for the San Miguel Writers' Conference and Literary Festival can you blame them? The 21st edition in San Miguel de Allende featured a who's who of contemporary writers.
Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands
Climate change in the borderlands between the U.S. and Mexico, in an area already beset by extreme heat and drought, is creating numerous challenges for both governments.
Sheinbaum hopes US will drop steel and aluminum tariffs after USTR hints at ‘adjustments’:...
Among the topics discussed at President Sheinbaum's Wednesday press conference were the corruption allegations detailed in a book by a former federal official and the United States' tariffs on steel and aluminum.
After 15 years in Mexico City, Netflix opens new offices near Polanco
The new headquarters will house the company's Mexican team as well as its regional team for Latin America, where its presence has grown signficantly in recent years.
US authorities return 11 Mexican parrots seized at border
Protections in Mexico go further for parrots and related birds, such as macaws, cockatoos, amazons and lovebirds, forbidding their removal from the wild except for scientific purposes.
Mexico, Canada announce joint economic action plan for a post-USMCA future
"Robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, vaccines, new technologies and medicine, everything can be done," said Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard, who described Canada as a "very reliable partner for Mexico."
Why has Qatar dedicated 2026 to celebrating Mexico?
Qatar is set to celebrate the best of Mexican food and culture this year, but why is the Middle Eastern nation so interested in a country on the other side of the world?
How to survive cold weather in Mexico
Not everyone in Mexico lives by the beach. Many live in places where it gets cold during the winter. Fortunately for those poor souls, Sarah DeVries has tips on staying warm.
Confirmed: The San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City this year
The five-time NFL champions will be making their third regular-season appearance in the Mexican capital, though their opponent won't be known until the NFL releases its full 2026 schedule.
Military seizes half tonne of cocaine in Oaxaca after dramatic air and ground chase
After a forced landing in the jungle, the suspects tried to flee in trucks with their illicit cargo, but soon had to abandon both in order to escape on stolen motorcycles.
US invests $40 million in Mexican agricultural research center
The recipient is Mexican nonprofit CIMMYT, which develops high-yield grain varieties and safeguards Mexico's native corn biodiversity in one of the world's largest specialized seed banks.
Mexico will debut its first 25-peso coin in honor of the World Cup
The Mexican Senate on Tuesday approved plant to release three new coins in honor of the country's third stint as World Cup host.
San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival draws record attendance
A record crowd showed up for the San Miguel Writers' Conference and Literary Festival can you blame them? The 21st edition in San Miguel de Allende featured a who's who of contemporary writers.
Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands
Climate change in the borderlands between the U.S. and Mexico, in an area already beset by extreme heat and drought, is creating numerous challenges for both governments.
After 15 years in Mexico City, Netflix opens new offices near...
The new headquarters will house the company's Mexican team as well as its regional team for Latin America, where its presence has grown signficantly in recent years.
What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples...
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
What does news industry carnage mean for MND? A perspective from our CEO
As legacy newspapers slash staff and shut down, what's next for small publications like Mexico News Daily — and why does it matter? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
From San Miguel to Wall Street: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ conversation about raising kids in...
In episode two of the new season of MND's podcast, "Confidently Wrong," CEO Travis Bembenek interviews Ann Dolan about her family's experience, from pre-K to college.
Introducing Season 2 of the ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: Raising expat kids in Mexico
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.
Mexico, China hold first face-to-face trade talks since tariff dispute
Both sides see an opportunity to deepen trade ties, but the challenges include Mexico's recent tariffs on Chinese goods and Trump's anti-China shadow looming over the USMCA renegotiations.
Mexico and India eye tech investment, pharma deals in push to deepen trade ties
Science and tech took center stage at the talks, which are set to continue leading up to an in-person meeting with India's trade minister in late March.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The bilateral agriculture relationship
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas provides four reasons why Mexico is extraordinarily relevant to the U.S. agricultural industry.
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Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The path forward
Ten weeks. Ten essays. One conclusion: Mexico is one of the most underappreciated strategic assets the United States has today, Pedro Casas writes.
US $115M Sonora project joins growing catalog of made-in-Mexico EVs
Adding to the federal government's “Olinia” and Tlaxcala's “Totally Tlaxcalan,” the private-sector initiative Beyond Movilidad Compartida (Beyond Shared Mobility) is developing an EV that can be used for passenger transport and last-mile deliveries.
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USD
17.26
CAD
12.62
EUR
20.30
Sheinbaum hopes US will drop steel and aluminum tariffs after USTR hints at ‘adjustments’:...
Among the topics discussed at President Sheinbaum's Wednesday press conference were the corruption allegations detailed in a book by a former federal official and the United States' tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Mexico declines Trump’s invitation to join Board of Peace: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum explained on Tuesday that Mexico's refusal stemmed from Palestine's absence at the inaugural session of the board — despite its stated mandate to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza — and noted that Mexico recognizes Palestine as a sovereign state.
Mexico seeks extradition of US-based fuel smugglers: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum also shared an update on AIFA airport's new train and addressed the fallout from a toxic batch of tamales in Puebla.
What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples on the front lines
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
Medical inflation and tax changes are increasing health insurance premiums by up to 40%
Mexico is projected to have the highest medical cost inflation globally in 2026, with an estimated average rate of 14.8%. According to industry experts, this could lead to three million Mexicans dropping their private health insurance this year.
Why you know lots of Spanish — until someone speaks it
Spanish is the second fastest spoken language in the world. But that's one of only many reasons foreigners in Mexico struggle to understand what's being said to them.
Guanajuato’s airport is getting a massive 2.88 billion-peso, 4-year facelift
The planned improvements are wide-ranging, from automated immigration and boarding procedures to a larger baggage claim area and more boarding gates, as well es expanded waiting rooms.
It’s only 1 kilometer long, but Isla Pasión is TripAdvisor’s ‘World’s Best Beach’
It's just a 10-minute boat trip from Cozumel, but its beach sand is whiter and its water clearer.
International tourism to Mexico grew 6.1% in 2025
Mexico received 47.8 million international tourists in 2025 — up from 45 million in 2024 — marking a historic year for an industry that contributes approximately 8% of total GDP.
Medical inflation and tax changes are increasing health insurance premiums by up to 40%
Mexico is projected to have the highest medical cost inflation globally in 2026, with an estimated average rate of 14.8%. According to industry experts, this could lead to three million Mexicans dropping their private health insurance this year.
Why you know lots of Spanish — until someone speaks it
Spanish is the second fastest spoken language in the world. But that's one of only many reasons foreigners in Mexico struggle to understand what's being said to them.
What does news industry carnage mean for MND? A perspective from our CEO
As legacy newspapers slash staff and shut down, what's next for small publications like Mexico News Daily — and why does it matter? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
From San Miguel to Wall Street: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ conversation about raising kids in...
In episode two of the new season of MND's podcast, "Confidently Wrong," CEO Travis Bembenek interviews Ann Dolan about her family's experience, from pre-K to college.
Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Why moving to Monterrey might just be your Mexican dream
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.
Mexico will debut its first 25-peso coin in honor of the World Cup
The Mexican Senate on Tuesday approved plant to release three new coins in honor of the country's third stint as World Cup host.
San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival draws record attendance
A record crowd showed up for the San Miguel Writers' Conference and Literary Festival can you blame them? The 21st edition in San Miguel de Allende featured a who's who of contemporary writers.
MND Local: Discover Los Cabos’ one-of-a-kind brunch and dinner experiences in February
A pop-up dinner cooked by a celebrity chef? A one-night-only eight-course tasting menu? Los Cabos is the place to be for unique fine dining experiences this month.
A Mexican bird finds a home north of the border, but the red-crowned Amazon...
Illegal trade in parrots has seen the red-crowned Amazon become a fixture in Texas, but it still faces struggles in its native Mexico.
It’s only 1 kilometer long, but Isla Pasión is TripAdvisor’s ‘World’s Best Beach’
It's just a 10-minute boat trip from Cozumel, but its beach sand is whiter and its water clearer.
International tourism to Mexico grew 6.1% in 2025
Mexico received 47.8 million international tourists in 2025 — up from 45 million in 2024 — marking a historic year for an industry that contributes approximately 8% of total GDP.
How the world’s best hot dog originated in the Sonoran desert
The hot dog, the consummate American food, has had many of its best variations pioneered across the border in Mexico; Sonora, particularly, is a hotbed of hot dog ingenuity.
What to cook this February: Don’t miss out on these warming winter veggies
Looking for authentic Mexican comfort food on a cold night? We share quick, simple recipes featuring winter veggies and other tasty staples guaranteed to stave off the chill.
Cutzamala, the Mexico City area’s main water supply system, is getting its first upgrade...
The system, which carries water from three México state dams to 5 million users in the Valley of Mexico and its surroundings, uses some of the largest pumping equipment in the world.
Space tech built to find water on Mars now tracks Mexico’s leaking pipes
At least 60% of Mexico’s drinking water disappears before reaching taps because of clandestine connections or leaks. Puebla-based Integrored is taking a bird's-eye approach to the problem.
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.
Inside the Shah of Iran’s secret life in Cuernavaca: Villas, bodyguards and Las Mañanitas
After the Shah of Iran's exile in 1979, he briefly found a new home in Cuernavaca.
Mexico will debut its first 25-peso coin in honor of the World Cup
The Mexican Senate on Tuesday approved plant to release three new coins in honor of the country's third stint as World Cup host.
San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival draws record attendance
A record crowd showed up for the San Miguel Writers' Conference and Literary Festival can you blame them? The 21st edition in San Miguel de Allende featured a who's who of contemporary writers.
Confirmed: The San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City this year
The five-time NFL champions will be making their third regular-season appearance in the Mexican capital, though their opponent won't be known until the NFL releases its full 2026 schedule.
MND Local: Discover Los Cabos’ one-of-a-kind brunch and dinner experiences in February
A pop-up dinner cooked by a celebrity chef? A one-night-only eight-course tasting menu? Los Cabos is the place to be for unique fine dining experiences this month.
A Mexican bird finds a home north of the border, but the red-crowned Amazon might still face extinction
Illegal trade in parrots has seen the red-crowned Amazon become a fixture in Texas, but it still faces struggles in its native Mexico.
Mexico weighs ‘sustainable fracking’ to cut dependence on US natural gas
President Sheinbaum once vowed never to allow fracking. But now, as Mexico facing deep dependence on U.S. natural gas, fracking is back on the table.
Military seizes half tonne of cocaine in Oaxaca after dramatic air and ground chase
After a forced landing in the jungle, the suspects tried to flee in trucks with their illicit cargo, but soon had to abandon both in order to escape on stolen motorcycles.
US invests $40 million in Mexican agricultural research center
The recipient is Mexican nonprofit CIMMYT, which develops high-yield grain varieties and safeguards Mexico's native corn biodiversity in one of the world's largest specialized seed banks.
US authorities return 11 Mexican parrots seized at border
Protections in Mexico go further for parrots and related birds, such as macaws, cockatoos, amazons and lovebirds, forbidding their removal from the wild except for scientific purposes.
Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya
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
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Why moving to Monterrey might just be your Mexican dream
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.
Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands
Climate change in the borderlands between the U.S. and Mexico, in an area already beset by extreme heat and drought, is creating numerous challenges for both governments.
Cutzamala, the Mexico City area’s main water supply system, is getting its first upgrade...
The system, which carries water from three México state dams to 5 million users in the Valley of Mexico and its surroundings, uses some of the largest pumping equipment in the world.
Space tech built to find water on Mars now tracks Mexico’s leaking pipes
At least 60% of Mexico’s drinking water disappears before reaching taps because of clandestine connections or leaks. Puebla-based Integrored is taking a bird's-eye approach to the problem.
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.
Mexico, China hold first face-to-face trade talks since tariff dispute
Both sides see an opportunity to deepen trade ties, but the challenges include Mexico's recent tariffs on Chinese goods and Trump's anti-China shadow looming over the USMCA renegotiations.
Mexico and India eye tech investment, pharma deals in push to deepen trade ties
Science and tech took center stage at the talks, which are set to continue leading up to an in-person meeting with India's trade minister in late March.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The bilateral agriculture relationship
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas provides four reasons why Mexico is extraordinarily relevant to the U.S. agricultural industry.
Mexico, Canada announce joint economic action plan for a post-USMCA future
"Robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, vaccines, new technologies and medicine, everything can be done," said Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard, who described Canada as a "very reliable partner for Mexico."
Why has Qatar dedicated 2026 to celebrating Mexico?
Qatar is set to celebrate the best of Mexican food and culture this year, but why is the Middle Eastern nation so interested in a country on the other side of the world?
How to survive cold weather in Mexico
Not everyone in Mexico lives by the beach. Many live in places where it gets cold during the winter. Fortunately for those poor souls, Sarah DeVries has tips on staying warm.
Do Mexicans celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Impressing your Valentine's Day sweetie in Mexico City isn't difficult. You just need to follow a few simple steps.
The best Chinese restaurants in Mexico City to celebrate the Year of the Fire...
Chinese New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse have arrived, and there are plenty of restaurants in Mexico City in which to celebrate.
How the world’s best hot dog originated in the Sonoran desert
The hot dog, the consummate American food, has had many of its best variations pioneered across the border in Mexico; Sonora, particularly, is a hotbed of hot dog ingenuity.
What to cook this February: Don’t miss out on these warming winter veggies
Looking for authentic Mexican comfort food on a cold night? We share quick, simple recipes featuring winter veggies and other tasty staples guaranteed to stave off the chill.
Why Flora Farms is Baja California Sur’s premier farm-to-table destination
Flora Farms organic produce provides ingredients for its acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant in San José del Cabo, but that's only one of the things that makes the business special.
