Friday, February 20, 2026

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."
Shah of Iran and family

Inside the Shah of Iran’s secret life in Cuernavaca: Villas, bodyguards and Las Mañanitas

0
After the Shah of Iran's exile in 1979, he briefly found a new home in Cuernavaca.
Sheinbaum calls on reporters at her morning press conference

Mexico seeks extradition of US-based fuel smugglers: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

1
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

0
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.
Shah of Iran and family

Inside the Shah of Iran’s secret life in Cuernavaca: Villas, bodyguards and Las Mañanitas

0
After the Shah of Iran's exile in 1979, he briefly found a new home in Cuernavaca.
Sheinbaum calls on reporters at her morning press conference

Mexico seeks extradition of US-based fuel smugglers: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

1
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

0
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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49ers

Confirmed: The San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City this year

0
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.
Drug plane in Oaxaca

Military seizes half tonne of cocaine in Oaxaca after dramatic air and ground chase

0
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.
A field of corn

US invests $40 million in Mexican agricultural research center

2
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.
A pile of 10-peso Mexican coins

Mexico will debut its first 25-peso coin in honor of the World Cup

0
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

San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival draws record attendance

0
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.
man's legs on dry ground

Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands

2
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 Feb. 18, 2026

Sheinbaum hopes US will drop steel and aluminum tariffs after USTR hints at ‘adjustments’:...

0
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.
Ebrard at Netflix

After 15 years in Mexico City, Netflix opens new offices near Polanco

0
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

1
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.
Juan Ramón de la Fuente and Dominic LeBlanc

Mexico, Canada announce joint economic action plan for a post-USMCA future

13
"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?

2
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?
Winter in Mexico

How to survive cold weather in Mexico

6
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.
49ers

Confirmed: The San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City this year

0
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.
Drug plane in Oaxaca

Military seizes half tonne of cocaine in Oaxaca after dramatic air and ground chase

0
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.
A field of corn

US invests $40 million in Mexican agricultural research center

2
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.
A pile of 10-peso Mexican coins

Mexico will debut its first 25-peso coin in honor of the World Cup

0
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

San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival draws record attendance

0
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.
man's legs on dry ground

Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands

2
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.
Ebrard at Netflix

After 15 years in Mexico City, Netflix opens new offices near...

0
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.
A blonde mother and child walk down the streets of San Cristobal, Chiapas.

What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples...

0
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

22
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.
Ann Dolan, Travis Bembenek and George Reavis on a video call

From San Miguel to Wall Street: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ conversation about raising kids in...

1
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.
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

2
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

3
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’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard and India’s Ambassador to Mexico Panka Sharma pose with Mexican and Indian flags

Mexico and India eye tech investment, pharma deals in push to deepen trade ties

2
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.
Aerial shot of 4 apple pickers

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The bilateral agriculture relationship

0
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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.26
CAD
12.62
EUR
20.30

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The path forward

4
Ten weeks. Ten essays. One conclusion: Mexico is one of the most underappreciated strategic assets the United States has today, Pedro Casas writes.
Beyond Movilidad Compartida

US $115M Sonora project joins growing catalog of made-in-Mexico EVs

2
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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.26
CAD
12.62
EUR
20.30
Sheinbaum Feb. 18, 2026

Sheinbaum hopes US will drop steel and aluminum tariffs after USTR hints at ‘adjustments’:...

0
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.
Sheinbaum Feb. 17, 2026

Mexico declines Trump’s invitation to join Board of Peace: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

7
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.
A blonde mother and child walk down the streets of San Cristobal, Chiapas.

What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples on the front lines

0
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."
Facade of GNP Saguaros

Medical inflation and tax changes are increasing health insurance premiums by up to 40%

1
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.
Women speaking Spanish

Why you know lots of Spanish — until someone speaks it

34
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

0
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.
Isla Pasión QR

It’s only 1 kilometer long, but Isla Pasión is TripAdvisor’s ‘World’s Best Beach’

3
It's just a 10-minute boat trip from Cozumel, but its beach sand is whiter and its water clearer.
tourists observing ruins in Mexico

International tourism to Mexico grew 6.1% in 2025

0
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. 
Facade of GNP Saguaros

Medical inflation and tax changes are increasing health insurance premiums by up to 40%

1
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.
Women speaking Spanish

Why you know lots of Spanish — until someone speaks it

34
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

22
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.
Ann Dolan, Travis Bembenek and George Reavis on a video call

From San Miguel to Wall Street: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ conversation about raising kids in...

1
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

2
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.
A pile of 10-peso Mexican coins

Mexico will debut its first 25-peso coin in honor of the World Cup

0
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

San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival draws record attendance

0
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.
A bearded man in glasses holding a dark red sunflower over his right eye, posing against a blurred desert landscape in Mexico. He is Chef Paul Barbosa, who will be presenting a one-time pop-up dinner in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur.

MND Local: Discover Los Cabos’ one-of-a-kind brunch and dinner experiences in February

0
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.
Red-crowned Amazon

A Mexican bird finds a home north of the border, but the red-crowned Amazon...

0
Illegal trade in parrots has seen the red-crowned Amazon become a fixture in Texas, but it still faces struggles in its native Mexico.
Isla Pasión QR

It’s only 1 kilometer long, but Isla Pasión is TripAdvisor’s ‘World’s Best Beach’

3
It's just a 10-minute boat trip from Cozumel, but its beach sand is whiter and its water clearer.
tourists observing ruins in Mexico

International tourism to Mexico grew 6.1% in 2025

0
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. 
Hermosillo hot dog

How the world’s best hot dog originated in the Sonoran desert

3
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.
Fresh yellow squash blossoms attached to green zucchini, a staple ingredient for the best winter Mexican vegetable recipes like quesadillas de flor de calabaza.

What to cook this February: Don’t miss out on these warming winter veggies

4
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.
dam level measurers

Cutzamala, the Mexico City area’s main water supply system, is getting its first upgrade...

0
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.
Represa "El Cedral", in La Estanzuela, Hidalgo

Space tech built to find water on Mars now tracks Mexico’s leaking pipes

0
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.
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.
Shah of Iran and family

Inside the Shah of Iran’s secret life in Cuernavaca: Villas, bodyguards and Las Mañanitas

0
After the Shah of Iran's exile in 1979, he briefly found a new home in Cuernavaca.
A pile of 10-peso Mexican coins

Mexico will debut its first 25-peso coin in honor of the World Cup

0
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

San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival draws record attendance

0
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.
49ers

Confirmed: The San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City this year

0
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.
A bearded man in glasses holding a dark red sunflower over his right eye, posing against a blurred desert landscape in Mexico. He is Chef Paul Barbosa, who will be presenting a one-time pop-up dinner in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur.

MND Local: Discover Los Cabos’ one-of-a-kind brunch and dinner experiences in February

0
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.
Red-crowned Amazon

A Mexican bird finds a home north of the border, but the red-crowned Amazon might still face extinction

0
Illegal trade in parrots has seen the red-crowned Amazon become a fixture in Texas, but it still faces struggles in its native Mexico.
Oil pumps and a drilling rig at sunset

Mexico weighs ‘sustainable fracking’ to cut dependence on US natural gas

11
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.
Drug plane in Oaxaca

Military seizes half tonne of cocaine in Oaxaca after dramatic air and ground chase

0
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.
A field of corn

US invests $40 million in Mexican agricultural research center

2
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

1
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.
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

2
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.
man's legs on dry ground

Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands

2
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.
dam level measurers

Cutzamala, the Mexico City area’s main water supply system, is getting its first upgrade...

0
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.
Represa "El Cedral", in La Estanzuela, Hidalgo

Space tech built to find water on Mars now tracks Mexico’s leaking pipes

0
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.
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.

Mexico, China hold first face-to-face trade talks since tariff dispute

3
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’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard and India’s Ambassador to Mexico Panka Sharma pose with Mexican and Indian flags

Mexico and India eye tech investment, pharma deals in push to deepen trade ties

2
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.
Aerial shot of 4 apple pickers

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The bilateral agriculture relationship

0
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.
Juan Ramón de la Fuente and Dominic LeBlanc

Mexico, Canada announce joint economic action plan for a post-USMCA future

13
"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?

2
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?
Winter in Mexico

How to survive cold weather in Mexico

6
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.
Valentine's Day Mexico City

Do Mexicans celebrate Valentine’s Day?

2
Impressing your Valentine's Day sweetie in Mexico City isn't difficult. You just need to follow a few simple steps.
Chinese New Year

The best Chinese restaurants in Mexico City to celebrate the Year of the Fire...

8
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.
Hermosillo hot dog

How the world’s best hot dog originated in the Sonoran desert

3
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.
Fresh yellow squash blossoms attached to green zucchini, a staple ingredient for the best winter Mexican vegetable recipes like quesadillas de flor de calabaza.

What to cook this February: Don’t miss out on these warming winter veggies

4
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.
Flora Farms

Why Flora Farms is Baja California Sur’s premier farm-to-table destination

1
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.