Saturday, February 21, 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."
Uber Eats 'La que pica'

Uber Eats campaign, ‘La que pica’ celebrates Mexico City’s spiciest salsas

0
As part of a new marketing campaign for Uber Eats, Mexico City's best taquería's are showcasing their spiciest salsas in bottles labeled as "La que pica."
Nosotros Los Nobles movie poster

Why does the Mexican class comedy ‘Nosotros Los Nobles’ resonate so well with me?

0
"Nosotros Los Nobles," the popular 2013 movie from Mexico, often resonates with people, either because of how they grew up, or where they are in their lives now.
Cayao Cabo

Cayao and the expanding Pacific horizons of Los Cabos cuisine

0
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol is notable not just for its accommodations, but also for Cayao, the new fusion cuisine restaurant from Richard Sandoval.
Uber Eats 'La que pica'

Uber Eats campaign, ‘La que pica’ celebrates Mexico City’s spiciest salsas

0
As part of a new marketing campaign for Uber Eats, Mexico City's best taquería's are showcasing their spiciest salsas in bottles labeled as "La que pica."
Nosotros Los Nobles movie poster

Why does the Mexican class comedy ‘Nosotros Los Nobles’ resonate so well with me?

0
"Nosotros Los Nobles," the popular 2013 movie from Mexico, often resonates with people, either because of how they grew up, or where they are in their lives now.
Cayao Cabo

Cayao and the expanding Pacific horizons of Los Cabos cuisine

0
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol is notable not just for its accommodations, but also for Cayao, the new fusion cuisine restaurant from Richard Sandoval.
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ZUMPANGO , EDOMEX, 09ENERO2025.- Una aeronaves de Mexicana de Aviación llega a la pista del AIFA.

In Mexico City, AICM traffic falls for second straight year while AIFA gains ground

0
Officials hope that the draw of the World Cup, an end to U.S. restrictions and completion of the remodeling project will rekindle the AICM and end central Mexico's air connectivity slump.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Authorities report steep drop in crime in Guanajuato: Friday’s mañanera recapped

0
President Sheinbaum also addressed Mexico's connection to the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case and discussed a legislator's attempt to found a party bearing her initials.
nascar winner 2025

Tulum airport to host NASCAR’s return to Mexico in April

1
The event will take place alongside the new Tulum Air Show, thus combining stock car racing with a Mexican Air Force-organized spectacular of fighter jet acrobatics and drone displays.
work on tren maya section 5

In a win for activists, judge halts work on Playa del Carmen-Tulum section of...

0
The halted stretch of track, by all accounts is the most environmentally sensitive, would complete the connection between Cancún and Tulum.
A bridge across the Thames leading to the Tate Modern museum in London

Tate Modern retrospective will trace how Frida Kahlo became global icon

0
London's Tate Modern is exploring how Frida Kahlo became one of the most recognizable artists of the 20th century, in a major exhibition this summer.
Shah of Iran and family

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

5
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.
Oil pumps and a drilling rig at sunset

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

16
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.
Juan Ramón de la Fuente and Dominic LeBlanc

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

14
"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?

3
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.
ZUMPANGO , EDOMEX, 09ENERO2025.- Una aeronaves de Mexicana de Aviación llega a la pista del AIFA.

In Mexico City, AICM traffic falls for second straight year while AIFA gains ground

0
Officials hope that the draw of the World Cup, an end to U.S. restrictions and completion of the remodeling project will rekindle the AICM and end central Mexico's air connectivity slump.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Authorities report steep drop in crime in Guanajuato: Friday’s mañanera recapped

0
President Sheinbaum also addressed Mexico's connection to the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case and discussed a legislator's attempt to found a party bearing her initials.
nascar winner 2025

Tulum airport to host NASCAR’s return to Mexico in April

1
The event will take place alongside the new Tulum Air Show, thus combining stock car racing with a Mexican Air Force-organized spectacular of fighter jet acrobatics and drone displays.
work on tren maya section 5

In a win for activists, judge halts work on Playa del Carmen-Tulum section of Maya Train

0
The halted stretch of track, by all accounts is the most environmentally sensitive, would complete the connection between Cancún and Tulum.
A bridge across the Thames leading to the Tate Modern museum in London

Tate Modern retrospective will trace how Frida Kahlo became global icon

0
London's Tate Modern is exploring how Frida Kahlo became one of the most recognizable artists of the 20th century, in a major exhibition this summer.
Shah of Iran and family

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

5
After the Shah of Iran's exile in 1979, he briefly found a new home in Cuernavaca.
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.
sad, unhappy Trump

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?

3
The ruling frees Mexico from paying certain Trump tariffs, such as the "fentanyl tariff" and the "reciprocal tariffs," though other exporting nations will probably get more relief than Mexico.

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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.13
CAD
12.52
EUR
20.20

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

5
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
17.13
CAD
12.52
EUR
20.20
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.
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.
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.
ZUMPANGO , EDOMEX, 09ENERO2025.- Una aeronaves de Mexicana de Aviación llega a la pista del AIFA.

In Mexico City, AICM traffic falls for second straight year while AIFA gains ground

0
Officials hope that the draw of the World Cup, an end to U.S. restrictions and completion of the remodeling project will rekindle the AICM and end central Mexico's air connectivity slump.

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’

4
It's just a 10-minute boat trip from Cozumel, but its beach sand is whiter and its water clearer.
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.
Shah of Iran and family

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

5
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.
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.

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’

4
It's just a 10-minute boat trip from Cozumel, but its beach sand is whiter and its water clearer.
Cayao Cabo

Cayao and the expanding Pacific horizons of Los Cabos cuisine

0
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol is notable not just for its accommodations, but also for Cayao, the new fusion cuisine restaurant from Richard Sandoval.
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.
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.
A bridge across the Thames leading to the Tate Modern museum in London

Tate Modern retrospective will trace how Frida Kahlo became global icon

0
London's Tate Modern is exploring how Frida Kahlo became one of the most recognizable artists of the 20th century, in a major exhibition this summer.
Shah of Iran and family

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

5
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.
nascar winner 2025

Tulum airport to host NASCAR’s return to Mexico in April

1
The event will take place alongside the new Tulum Air Show, thus combining stock car racing with a Mexican Air Force-organized spectacular of fighter jet acrobatics and drone displays.
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.
sad, unhappy Trump

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?

3
The ruling frees Mexico from paying certain Trump tariffs, such as the "fentanyl tariff" and the "reciprocal tariffs," though other exporting nations will probably get more relief than Mexico.
work on tren maya section 5

In a win for activists, judge halts work on Playa del Carmen-Tulum section of...

0
The halted stretch of track, by all accounts is the most environmentally sensitive, would complete the connection between Cancún and Tulum.
Oil pumps and a drilling rig at sunset

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

16
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

1
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 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.
sad, unhappy Trump

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?

3
The ruling frees Mexico from paying certain Trump tariffs, such as the "fentanyl tariff" and the "reciprocal tariffs," though other exporting nations will probably get more relief than Mexico.

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.
Juan Ramón de la Fuente and Dominic LeBlanc

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

14
"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?

3
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.
Uber Eats 'La que pica'

Uber Eats campaign, ‘La que pica’ celebrates Mexico City’s spiciest salsas

0
As part of a new marketing campaign for Uber Eats, Mexico City's best taquería's are showcasing their spiciest salsas in bottles labeled as "La que pica."
Cayao Cabo

Cayao and the expanding Pacific horizons of Los Cabos cuisine

0
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol is notable not just for its accommodations, but also for Cayao, the new fusion cuisine restaurant from Richard Sandoval.
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.