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Mexico City’s Yareli Acevedo is this year’s track cycling world champion
Acevedo, a student at UNAM, is the first Latin American woman to win the points race at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships, furthering a golden age for Mexican cycling.
Profepa cracks down on illegal logging in Michoacán butterfly reserve
By cutting down naturally occurring oaks and firs in favor of cash crops like avocados and limes, the culprits altered the microclimates that protect the migrating monarch butterflies.
Cozumel prepares for cruise ship influx as Caribbean high season kicks off
Port authorities are expecting nearly 100,000 cruise passengers to disembark in Cozumel between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2 aboard 25 different ships.
Mexico City’s Yareli Acevedo is this year’s track cycling world champion
Acevedo, a student at UNAM, is the first Latin American woman to win the points race at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships, furthering a golden age for Mexican cycling.
Profepa cracks down on illegal logging in Michoacán butterfly reserve
By cutting down naturally occurring oaks and firs in favor of cash crops like avocados and limes, the culprits altered the microclimates that protect the migrating monarch butterflies.
Cozumel prepares for cruise ship influx as Caribbean high season kicks off
Port authorities are expecting nearly 100,000 cruise passengers to disembark in Cozumel between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2 aboard 25 different ships.
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Tlaxcala’s 3,000-year-old farming system honored by the United Nations
The Food and Agriculture Organization recently designated metepantle, a mosaic of terraces where crops are planted alongside succulents, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS).
Mexico’s economy shrinks 0.3% in Q3 as manufacturing industry weighs on growth
A 2.9% year-over-year decline in secondary sector activity, which includes Mexico's large manufacturing industry, caused the annual contraction between July and September.
Is Mexico City an overrated Day of the Dead destination?
Mexico City is so famous as a Day of the Dead destination that even James Bond visited. But there may be better options for travelers, including some of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos.
Mexican lawmakers to debate bill to legalize medically assisted suicide
Euthanasia is currently prohibited across Mexico, although it seems to be supported by a majority of people in Latin America, as witnessed by Uruguay's recent passing of a law legalizing it.
In case you missed it: The 2025 International Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato
Mexico's premier cultural festival lived up to every expectation again this year. Here's what you might have missed.
Dense fog bank causes delays at AICM
Operations at the airport returned to normal shortly after 8 a.m. but passengers of flights with Aeroméxico and Volaris may be affected by schedule changes today.
What’s on in November on the Riviera Maya
Whether its joining millions at the Feria Xmatkuil, riding the Muerto bus to see Day of the Dead altars, or taking the challenge of Ironman Cozumel, there's no shortage of things to do this month on the Riviera Maya.
Trump administration revokes 13 flight routes from Mexico to US
The move affects existing flights as well as routes scheduled to be launched by Aeroméxico, Volaris and Viva between now and the end of the year, a peak period for winter tourism.
Cartel drone attacks force residents to flee El Chapo’s hometown in Sinaloa
Some of the attacks reportedly targeted a property in the village of La Tuna where convicted drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's deceased mother formerly lived.
The motel: a Mexican institution
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)
Mexico’s week in review: Fentanyl kingpin handed to US as cartel pressures persist
Other headlines this week included comments from former president Felipe Calderón hinting at a political comeback and underwhelming economic indicators in the third quarter of 2025.
Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
Tlaxcala’s 3,000-year-old farming system honored by the United Nations
The Food and Agriculture Organization recently designated metepantle, a mosaic of terraces where crops are planted alongside succulents, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS).
Mexico’s economy shrinks 0.3% in Q3 as manufacturing industry weighs on growth
A 2.9% year-over-year decline in secondary sector activity, which includes Mexico's large manufacturing industry, caused the annual contraction between July and September.
Is Mexico City an overrated Day of the Dead destination?
Mexico City is so famous as a Day of the Dead destination that even James Bond visited. But there may be better options for travelers, including some of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos.
Mexican lawmakers to debate bill to legalize medically assisted suicide
Euthanasia is currently prohibited across Mexico, although it seems to be supported by a majority of people in Latin America, as witnessed by Uruguay's recent passing of a law legalizing it.
In case you missed it: The 2025 International Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato
Mexico's premier cultural festival lived up to every expectation again this year. Here's what you might have missed.
Dense fog bank causes delays at AICM
Operations at the airport returned to normal shortly after 8 a.m. but passengers of flights with Aeroméxico and Volaris may be affected by schedule changes today.
Manufacturing propels Mexico’s exports to all-time high in September
Mexico is on track to set a new record for export revenue in 2025, and to exceed $600 billion in earnings for just the second time ever.
‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO
From his college days in Guadalajara during the '90s economic crisis to post-pandemic currency volatility, Travis Bembenek draws on personal experience to address common misconceptions about the peso.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about President Sheinbaum? Then we have...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down misconceptions about the Mexican president in this week's podcast.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
MXN - Mexican Peso
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18.40
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13.14
EUR
21.42
Inflation in Mexico eases to 3.63%, beating analysts’ predictions
The slowing of inflation beyond expectations in early October likely gives the Bank of Mexico leeway to cut interest rates for the 11th straight time.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.40
CAD
13.14
EUR
21.42
Sheinbaum dismisses claim of attack on security minister as ‘fiction’: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
President Claudia Sheinbaum fielded a question from a reporter on Tuesday about whether her security minister was targeted in a recent armed attack in the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City where he has an office.
Scheduled US tariff increase on hold after bilateral talks: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum said that she spoke to United States President Donald Trump on Saturday, and revealed that they had agreed to extend bilateral negotiations on trade and tariffs by a few weeks.
Sheinbaum condemns US boat strikes near Mexico’s waters: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
The U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats transporting alleged "narco-terrorists" in the Pacific Ocean on Monday were a key focus of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Wednesday morning press conference.
The motel: a Mexican institution
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)
Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America
Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
Cozumel prepares for cruise ship influx as Caribbean high season kicks off
Port authorities are expecting nearly 100,000 cruise passengers to disembark in Cozumel between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2 aboard 25 different ships.
Is Mexico City an overrated Day of the Dead destination?
Mexico City is so famous as a Day of the Dead destination that even James Bond visited. But there may be better options for travelers, including some of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos.
Dense fog bank causes delays at AICM
Operations at the airport returned to normal shortly after 8 a.m. but passengers of flights with Aeroméxico and Volaris may be affected by schedule changes today.
Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America
Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Oaxaca’s Centro Cultural del Mezcal wins Paris Design Award
The venue, a carefully restored 17th-century building in the heart of Oaxaca city, includes an interactive museum, the El Gallo bar, the Alambiq restaurant and a mezcal shop with over 320 Oaxacan mezcal labels.
The contest in which women cry for money
Querétaro's crying contests see "mourners" compete for a cash prize as part of the country's Day of the Dead celebrations.
What’s on in November in Mexico City?
Beyond the Día de Muertos parade, there's lots going on in the capital in November, including a new Museo Tamayo exhibit, a puppet show for families, Giselle at Bellas Artes and a trip to the Mexica land of the dead.
A guide to Mexico’s most iconic cocktails
The first cocktail recipe created in Mexico that we know about is remembered because of a tourist named Charles H. Baker, and that’s only...
Is Mexico City an overrated Day of the Dead destination?
Mexico City is so famous as a Day of the Dead destination that even James Bond visited. But there may be better options for travelers, including some of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos.
Dense fog bank causes delays at AICM
Operations at the airport returned to normal shortly after 8 a.m. but passengers of flights with Aeroméxico and Volaris may be affected by schedule changes today.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Taste of Mexico: Salsa
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.
‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.
Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
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.
In case you missed it: The 2025 International Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato
Mexico's premier cultural festival lived up to every expectation again this year. Here's what you might have missed.
Oaxaca’s Centro Cultural del Mezcal wins Paris Design Award
The venue, a carefully restored 17th-century building in the heart of Oaxaca city, includes an interactive museum, the El Gallo bar, the Alambiq restaurant and a mezcal shop with over 320 Oaxacan mezcal labels.
The contest in which women cry for money
Querétaro's crying contests see "mourners" compete for a cash prize as part of the country's Day of the Dead celebrations.
What’s on in Guadalajara and the Chapala Riviera?
Celebrations of Day of the Dead headline the events calendar in Guadalajara, but there's plenty more to do there and on the Chapala Riviera.
What’s on in November in Mexico City?
Beyond the Día de Muertos parade, there's lots going on in the capital in November, including a new Museo Tamayo exhibit, a puppet show for families, Giselle at Bellas Artes and a trip to the Mexica land of the dead.
A guide to Mexico’s most iconic cocktails
The first cocktail recipe created in Mexico that we know about is remembered because of a tourist named Charles H. Baker, and that’s only...
Profepa cracks down on illegal logging in Michoacán butterfly reserve
By cutting down naturally occurring oaks and firs in favor of cash crops like avocados and limes, the culprits altered the microclimates that protect the migrating monarch butterflies.
Tlaxcala’s 3,000-year-old farming system honored by the United Nations
The Food and Agriculture Organization recently designated metepantle, a mosaic of terraces where crops are planted alongside succulents, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS).
Mexico’s economy shrinks 0.3% in Q3 as manufacturing industry weighs on growth
A 2.9% year-over-year decline in secondary sector activity, which includes Mexico's large manufacturing industry, caused the annual contraction between July and September.
Mexican lawmakers to debate bill to legalize medically assisted suicide
Euthanasia is currently prohibited across Mexico, although it seems to be supported by a majority of people in Latin America, as witnessed by Uruguay's recent passing of a law legalizing it.
The emergence of US-style financing in Mexico’s real estate market
Mexico's real estate marking is changing and in a good way, with new U.S.-style financing models finally available to buyers.
Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.
Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
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.
Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
The motel: a Mexican institution
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)
Mexico’s week in review: Fentanyl kingpin handed to US as cartel pressures persist
Other headlines this week included comments from former president Felipe Calderón hinting at a political comeback and underwhelming economic indicators in the third quarter of 2025.
Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
Taste of Mexico: Pan dulce
it wouldn't be a proper Mexican morning without a steaming cup of coffee and a fresh pan dulce from your favorite bakery, explains resident foodie María Meléndez.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Taste of Mexico: Salsa
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.
Move over Valle de Guadalupe, there’s a new wine region in town
Puebla and Hidalgo wine might not be traditional, but these wineries and vineyards are aiming to change that.
