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Sheinbaum suspends work on Royal Caribbean’s ‘Perfect Day’ megaproject in Mahahual
The "Perfect Day Mexico" project will bring 20,000 cruise ship passengers per day to a huge water park complex at a tiny fishing village aside the world's second-largest reef and threatened mangrove forests.
Made in Mexico: Tin Tan, Mexico’s first binational icon
In Tin Tan, Germán Valdés created a new kind of character — the pachuco — and in doing so, became both a movie star and Mexico's first binational icon.
Health Ministry announces goal of 9,000 new hospital beds by 2030: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Also during today's press conference, Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco claimed that the U.S. has not reciprocated a single extradition request from Mexico in the past eight years, which may serve as a bargaining chip in the criminal case against the former Sinaloa governor.
Sheinbaum suspends work on Royal Caribbean’s ‘Perfect Day’ megaproject in Mahahual
The "Perfect Day Mexico" project will bring 20,000 cruise ship passengers per day to a huge water park complex at a tiny fishing village aside the world's second-largest reef and threatened mangrove forests.
Made in Mexico: Tin Tan, Mexico’s first binational icon
In Tin Tan, Germán Valdés created a new kind of character — the pachuco — and in doing so, became both a movie star and Mexico's first binational icon.
Health Ministry announces goal of 9,000 new hospital beds by 2030: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Also during today's press conference, Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco claimed that the U.S. has not reciprocated a single extradition request from Mexico in the past eight years, which may serve as a bargaining chip in the criminal case against the former Sinaloa governor.
MND Local: Guadalajara welcomes the return of the Echoes Music Festival and World Naked...
A new festival venue and a naked bike ride are all on the cards for La Perla Tapatía in the coming weeks — find out how you can get involved!
‘El Cruce’ swim to Isla Mujeres attracts over 1,600 swimmers from 21 countries
The El Cruce distance swimming competition held off the coast of Cancún is considered by the World Open Water Swimming Association to be among the 10 best in the world.
Spanish king to attend the Spain-Uruguay World Cup match in Guadalajara
The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed that the king will attend the match as part of the agenda for his royal visit at the invitation of President Claudia Sheinbaum and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
10 killed in armed attack on Puebla-area ranch
The attorney general said that preliminary investigations pointed to "a family issue" related to land ownership as being the motive of the attack.
Mexico’s CNTE teachers’ union threatens national strike ahead of the World Cup
The threat may be a negotiating ploy. According to a union spokesperson, what happens next depends on President Sheinbaum's response to the teachers' demands.
2 former Sinaloa officials in US custody following drug trafficking indictment
Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, a former Sinaloa security minister, and Enrique Díaz Vega, a former Sinaloa administration and finance minister, turned themselves in to U.S. authorities last week, according to the Mexican government and media reports.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Sample the city’s best restaurants and get a taste of...
From fine dining opportunities at bargain-bin prices to an exhibit featuring photos from the city's early days, get the scoop on Puerto Vallarta's wealth of events this month.
Don’t kick up a stink over this Mexican slang term — learn how to...
Few words have as many meanings as the humble fart. Here's why.
Could the US designate the Morena party as a terrorist organization? Monday’s mañanera recapped
Also on Monday, President Sheinbaum revealed that the government wants to postpone Mexico's second judicial elections so they don't clash with congressional, gubernatorial and mayoral elections that will take place next year.
The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.
MND Local: Guadalajara welcomes the return of the Echoes Music Festival and World Naked Bike Ride
A new festival venue and a naked bike ride are all on the cards for La Perla Tapatía in the coming weeks — find out how you can get involved!
‘El Cruce’ swim to Isla Mujeres attracts over 1,600 swimmers from 21 countries
The El Cruce distance swimming competition held off the coast of Cancún is considered by the World Open Water Swimming Association to be among the 10 best in the world.
Spanish king to attend the Spain-Uruguay World Cup match in Guadalajara
The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed that the king will attend the match as part of the agenda for his royal visit at the invitation of President Claudia Sheinbaum and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
10 killed in armed attack on Puebla-area ranch
The attorney general said that preliminary investigations pointed to "a family issue" related to land ownership as being the motive of the attack.
Mexico’s CNTE teachers’ union threatens national strike ahead of the World Cup
The threat may be a negotiating ploy. According to a union spokesperson, what happens next depends on President Sheinbaum's response to the teachers' demands.
2 former Sinaloa officials in US custody following drug trafficking indictment
Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, a former Sinaloa security minister, and Enrique Díaz Vega, a former Sinaloa administration and finance minister, turned themselves in to U.S. authorities last week, according to the Mexican government and media reports.
‘Mexico is ready to grow’: Finance minister pushes back on S&P’s...
After S&P revised Mexico's credit outlook to 'negative,' Finance Minister Amador lays out a plan to restore confidence and reverse the downgrade.
The boom up north: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek returns to Monterrey after six years away to find a city transformed by impressive infrastructure, surging investment and sky-high ambition.
What’s the real story behind Mexico’s early end to the school year? A Confidently...
Much of Mexico was taken by surprise this past week when Education Minister Mario Delgado notified the nation that the school year would end 40 days early. What could be the real reason behind this announcement?
The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
What people say vs. the hard data: A perspective from our CEO
CEO Travis Bembenek makes the case for the MND Sheinbaum Index: a data-driven framework to evaluate the president's real performance — not just her popularity.
Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
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Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 8
Mexico’s brand isn’t broken; it’s just under-marketed. We must work on perceptions as hard as we work on any policy initiative, argues the CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas.
S&P downgrades Mexico’s rating and sees just 1% growth in 2026
The Finance Ministry noted that even the lowered rating keeps Mexico within what's considered investment grade, but it too lowered its GDP growth forecast from 3.0% to 2.3%.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.40
CAD
12.66
EUR
20.19
2 former Sinaloa officials in US custody following drug trafficking indictment
Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, a former Sinaloa security minister, and Enrique Díaz Vega, a former Sinaloa administration and finance minister, turned themselves in to U.S. authorities last week, according to the Mexican government and media reports.
Could the US designate the Morena party as a terrorist organization? Monday’s mañanera recapped
Also on Monday, President Sheinbaum revealed that the government wants to postpone Mexico's second judicial elections so they don't clash with congressional, gubernatorial and mayoral elections that will take place next year.
Health Ministry announces goal of 9,000 new hospital beds by 2030:...
Also during today's press conference, Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco claimed that the U.S. has not reciprocated a single extradition request from Mexico in the past eight years, which may serve as a bargaining chip in the criminal case against the former Sinaloa governor.
Don’t kick up a stink over this Mexican slang term — learn how to use it instead!
Few words have as many meanings as the humble fart. Here's why.
How I’m outgrowing US exceptionalism: A work in progress
The myth of U.S. exceptionalism is indoctrinated into those who grow up there. But living in other countries, as the writer does seasonally in Mexico, will force you to question what you thought you knew.
The short and unnecessary drama of Mexico’s aborted school year reduction
Mexican parents panicked when the federal education minister planned to cut the school year short by six weeks with hardly any notice.
Immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture at this Tlaxcala boutique destination hotel
Japoneza, a Japanese-inspired boutique hotel in Tlaxcala's mountains, is one of Mexico's most unique vacation getaways, thanks to its traditional amenities and stunning natural setting.
The boom up north: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek returns to Monterrey after six years away to find a city transformed by impressive infrastructure, surging investment and sky-high ambition.
Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán state
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route.
How I’m outgrowing US exceptionalism: A work in progress
The myth of U.S. exceptionalism is indoctrinated into those who grow up there. But living in other countries, as the writer does seasonally in Mexico, will force you to question what you thought you knew.
The short and unnecessary drama of Mexico’s aborted school year reduction
Mexican parents panicked when the federal education minister planned to cut the school year short by six weeks with hardly any notice.
What’s the real story behind Mexico’s early end to the school year? A Confidently...
Much of Mexico was taken by surprise this past week when Education Minister Mario Delgado notified the nation that the school year would end 40 days early. What could be the real reason behind this announcement?
The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
Why is swearing in Mexico related to moms?
Why does Mexican cursing so often involve talking about mothers? A quick guide to Mexico's many vulgarities mentioning moms — and what they mean.
Dua Lipa turns sold-out Mexico City shows into a new live album and concert...
'Live From Mexico' captures the closing nights of Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism world tour, including a surprise duet with Maná's Fher Olvera.
‘El Cruce’ swim to Isla Mujeres attracts over 1,600 swimmers from 21 countries
The El Cruce distance swimming competition held off the coast of Cancún is considered by the World Open Water Swimming Association to be among the 10 best in the world.
Going to the World Cup in Mexico City? Here’s where to find amazing taquerías...
Some of the city's most mouthwatering tacos can be found at unassuming neighborhood taquerías in and around Estadio Azteca
The boom up north: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek returns to Monterrey after six years away to find a city transformed by impressive infrastructure, surging investment and sky-high ambition.
Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán state
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route.
Thailand honors 4 Mexican restaurants for their authentic presentation of Thai cuisine
Four more restaurants in Mexico were recently awarded the Thai Select certification by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, bringing the total number of legitimately Thai restaurants in the country to 10.
How rising food prices are affecting people in Mexico City
The landscape of increasing food costs in Mexico City is impacting consumers and sellers alike. How is the cost of living changing the way the capital eats?
From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.
Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
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.
Made in Mexico: Tin Tan, Mexico’s first binational icon
In Tin Tan, Germán Valdés created a new kind of character — the pachuco — and in doing so, became both a movie star and Mexico's first binational icon.
Why is swearing in Mexico related to moms?
Why does Mexican cursing so often involve talking about mothers? A quick guide to Mexico's many vulgarities mentioning moms — and what they mean.
Dua Lipa turns sold-out Mexico City shows into a new live album and concert film
'Live From Mexico' captures the closing nights of Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism world tour, including a surprise duet with Maná's Fher Olvera.
MND Local: Guadalajara welcomes the return of the Echoes Music Festival and World Naked Bike Ride
A new festival venue and a naked bike ride are all on the cards for La Perla Tapatía in the coming weeks — find out how you can get involved!
‘El Cruce’ swim to Isla Mujeres attracts over 1,600 swimmers from 21 countries
The El Cruce distance swimming competition held off the coast of Cancún is considered by the World Open Water Swimming Association to be among the 10 best in the world.
Going to the World Cup in Mexico City? Here’s where to find amazing taquerías near the stadium
Some of the city's most mouthwatering tacos can be found at unassuming neighborhood taquerías in and around Estadio Azteca
Sheinbaum suspends work on Royal Caribbean’s ‘Perfect Day’ megaproject in Mahahual
The "Perfect Day Mexico" project will bring 20,000 cruise ship passengers per day to a huge water park complex at a tiny fishing village aside the world's second-largest reef and threatened mangrove forests.
Mexico blocks bank accounts of former Sinaloa Governor Rocha Moya and other officials
The federal government's Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) has blocked the bank accounts of Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other current and former officials accused of drug trafficking by U.S. prosecutors in an indictment that was unsealed on April 29.
Spanish king to attend the Spain-Uruguay World Cup match in Guadalajara
The Spanish Royal Household has confirmed that the king will attend the match as part of the agenda for his royal visit at the invitation of President Claudia Sheinbaum and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
10 killed in armed attack on Puebla-area ranch
The attorney general said that preliminary investigations pointed to "a family issue" related to land ownership as being the motive of the attack.
What housing prices in Mexico’s World Cup cities really tell us
What are the average housing prices like in World Cup hosting cities Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City? Realtor Glenn Rotton analyzes, and contextualizes, the numbers.
US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.
Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
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.
Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.
Opinion: Seat 34B is not a foreign policy
The videos of President Sheinbaum boarding a commercial flight are good storytelling. The problem is that good storytelling and good governance are not the same thing, and confusing the two has costs, María Meléndez writes.
Going to the World Cup in Mexico City? Here’s where to find amazing taquerías...
Some of the city's most mouthwatering tacos can be found at unassuming neighborhood taquerías in and around Estadio Azteca
Thailand honors 4 Mexican restaurants for their authentic presentation of Thai cuisine
Four more restaurants in Mexico were recently awarded the Thai Select certification by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, bringing the total number of legitimately Thai restaurants in the country to 10.
How rising food prices are affecting people in Mexico City
The landscape of increasing food costs in Mexico City is impacting consumers and sellers alike. How is the cost of living changing the way the capital eats?
Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
