Saturday, November 29, 2025

La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families

La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
A farmer sits on a blue tractor in front of a Corona beer factory

Mexico’s week in review: Nationwide blockades and a federal leadership shake-up

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The sudden exit of Mexico's controversial attorney general and disruptive nationwide protests marked the week of Nov. 24-28, as the country continues to navigate economic and security challenges.
Travis Bembenek sits at a desk recording a podcast while wearing a Mexico News Daily T-shirt

A few words about the new MND Merch and MND culture: A perspective from our CEO

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You asked, MND delivers: CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Merch, so readers can rep the MND mission across Mexico and beyond.

MND Tutor | Colores

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Learn about colors, culture and Spanish, as MND Tutor takes a look at one of the best stories of the past week.
A farmer sits on a blue tractor in front of a Corona beer factory

Mexico’s week in review: Nationwide blockades and a federal leadership shake-up

0
The sudden exit of Mexico's controversial attorney general and disruptive nationwide protests marked the week of Nov. 24-28, as the country continues to navigate economic and security challenges.
Travis Bembenek sits at a desk recording a podcast while wearing a Mexico News Daily T-shirt

A few words about the new MND Merch and MND culture: A perspective from...

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You asked, MND delivers: CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Merch, so readers can rep the MND mission across Mexico and beyond.

MND Tutor | Colores

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Learn about colors, culture and Spanish, as MND Tutor takes a look at one of the best stories of the past week.
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Guadalajara

How Guadalajara became a global city

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The Manila Galleon Trade was the first trade route to connect Asia and the Americas. It brought wondrous new things to Mexico and along the way turned Guadalajara into a global city.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 29th

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Tecate, transport and travel guides: Have you been paying attention to the headlines this week?
Piracy in Los Cabos

Looting at Land’s End: The history of pirates in Los Cabos

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Los Cabos was a haven for pirates for over 300 years ago, a legacy that lives on today in the pirate ships which treat tourists to sword fights and other attractions.
Montse González

How Montse González is redefining tequila

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Tequila brands are overwhelmingly run by men. But that's not the case at Leyenda 1925, where co-founde Montse González is setting an example she hopes other women can follow.
Isaac del Toro at ceremony

Breakout cycling star Isaac del Toro is Mexico’s Sportsman of the Year 

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The 21-year-old's international cycling achievements piled up throughout the year, earning him the top Mexican sports honor formerly claimed by the likes of Lorena Ochoa and Hugo Sánchez.

Chichén Itzá beats out Teotihuacán and Tulum as Mexico’s top draw in a banner...

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The intrinsic value alone of such Mexican cultural sites as Chichén Itzá and Teotihuacán make them worth protecting, but they also serve as drivers of local economies and identities.
President Sheinbaum gestures as she speaks from behind her press conference podium

Attorney General’s Office must transform ‘for the good of Mexico,’ Sheinbaum says: Friday’s mañanera...

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The contentious exit of Mexico's long-time attorney general took up much of Friday's presser, where Sheinbaum also praised the woman stepping into the AG's shoes.
ANTAC AND FNRCM

Truckers end blockades after marathon negotiation results in an accord

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Mexico's roads, toll booths and ports of entry are returning to normal Friday after four days of protests over unresolved highway security, water use and agricultural policy issues.
Dua lipa in a white fuzzy coat and shiny bikini top

Meet Mexico City’s newest taquera: Dua Lipa

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Fans of the British songstress can enjoy tunes and tacos at La Dua, a pop-up coming to Mexico City as part of Lipa's Radical Optimism world tour.
A couple kisses through face masks on the Mexico City Metro

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 61-80

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Are Mexicans happy with their love lives? What is the most-trusted institution in Mexico? How much savings do most people have? Test your knowledge with these must-know facts about Mexico.
fruits and vegetables on display at a market

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60

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What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
a girl looks at shelves in a book store

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 21-40

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What is Mexico's largest state? How large is the foreign-born population? What percentage of households have a computer? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Guadalajara

How Guadalajara became a global city

1
The Manila Galleon Trade was the first trade route to connect Asia and the Americas. It brought wondrous new things to Mexico and along the way turned Guadalajara into a global city.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 29th

0
Tecate, transport and travel guides: Have you been paying attention to the headlines this week?
Piracy in Los Cabos

Looting at Land’s End: The history of pirates in Los Cabos

1
Los Cabos was a haven for pirates for over 300 years ago, a legacy that lives on today in the pirate ships which treat tourists to sword fights and other attractions.
Montse González

How Montse González is redefining tequila

0
Tequila brands are overwhelmingly run by men. But that's not the case at Leyenda 1925, where co-founde Montse González is setting an example she hopes other women can follow.
Isaac del Toro at ceremony

Breakout cycling star Isaac del Toro is Mexico’s Sportsman of the Year 

0
The 21-year-old's international cycling achievements piled up throughout the year, earning him the top Mexican sports honor formerly claimed by the likes of Lorena Ochoa and Hugo Sánchez.

Chichén Itzá beats out Teotihuacán and Tulum as Mexico’s top draw in a banner year for cultural tourism

1
The intrinsic value alone of such Mexican cultural sites as Chichén Itzá and Teotihuacán make them worth protecting, but they also serve as drivers of local economies and identities.
Calzada Flotante

As Mexico’s construction sector declines, these states are bucking the trend...

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While most of Mexico is mired in a construction slump, Sonora, Guanajuato and Baja California Sur are doing just fine, and Nuevo León, Jalisco and Mexico City aren't far behind.
Travis Bembenek sits at a desk recording a podcast while wearing a Mexico News Daily T-shirt

A few words about the new MND Merch and MND culture: A perspective from...

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You asked, MND delivers: CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Merch, so readers can rep the MND mission across Mexico and beyond.
Facade of the new US Embassy in Mexico City. The front of the building is made with pink Mexican cantera stone arranged in rectangles of different sizes and faces a wide courtyard.

Facts and figures about the newly opened US Embassy in CDMX: A perspective from...

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Our CEO Travis Bembenek took a tour of the new United States Embassy in Mexico City, a state-of-the-art diplomatic complex featuring two gyms, a basketball court and an on-site medical clinic.
US soldiers walk along a rust-colored Mexico border wall

Should the US help Mexico beat the cartels? A perspective from our CEO

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Are U.S. bombs what Mexico needs to end cartels once and for all? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek looks at what kinds of aid might actually be effective.
A banner reading "La Gentrificación no es progreso, es despojo" hangs over a Mexico City street

‘Confidently Wrong about Gentrification in Mexico,’ a new podcast by our CEO

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How is gentrification affecting Mexico, and are foreigners to blame? CEO Travis Bembenek addresses questions and misconceptions in a new episode of "Confidently Wrong."
the Angel of Independence in Mexico City

Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...

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New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
2 guys from jalisco

Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry

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The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
chip

US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA

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As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.30
CAD
13.08
EUR
21.21
Torre Reforma and other skyscrapers along Paseo de la Reforma in CDMX

Bank of Mexico slashes 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3%

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The Mexican economy is expected to fare better in 2026, "assuming ... the trade relationship with the United States and Canada continues as it is now," the central bank's governor said.
Heavy duty white Foton delivery trucks

Chinese truck manufacturer Foton to open US $40M factory in Jalisco

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The new plant will produce 1,000 gas, diesel and hybrid pickup trucks every month, under the Made in Mexico certification program.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.30
CAD
13.08
EUR
21.21
Gertz 2025

Attorney General Gertz resigns after nearly 7 scandal-filled years on the job

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The former AG's penchant for provoking controversy continued even after he left office, with opposition lawmakers insisting that his retirement did not follow the established rules.
Sheinbaum at a press conference podium in front of a cartoon dragon or maybe quetzalcoatl with a soccer ball

Will Sheinbaum meet Trump at next week’s World Cup draw? Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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A possible trip to Washington next week, the disappearance of two federal agents and the attorney general's rumored resignation were topics of interest at Thursday's presser.
Man with two women

La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families

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La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
A woman wearing headphones sits at a desk across from a white, anthropomorphic AI robot. The robot points toward a large holographic screen displaying an open mouth labeled "boca."

AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation

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Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
A smiling Mexican couple with two kids and a spaniel lean out of a small new car

Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?

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Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.

Chichén Itzá beats out Teotihuacán and Tulum as Mexico’s top draw in a banner year for cultural tourism

1
The intrinsic value alone of such Mexican cultural sites as Chichén Itzá and Teotihuacán make them worth protecting, but they also serve as drivers of local economies and identities.
bilingual menu

Fodor’s, the renowned travel guide, urges tourists to ‘reconsider’ visiting CDMX in 2026

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A vocal Mexico City segment blames Americans for rising rents and cultural degradation. Fodor's seems to agree by putting the capital on its "No List" for travel in 2026.
highway in Mexico

US Consulate General in Monterrey issues security alert for Federal Highway 85D

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Issued on Wednesday, the security alert says that several robberies have occurred in which cars were forced to the side of the road and robbed by armed groups, including during mid-morning hours.
A woman wearing headphones sits at a desk across from a white, anthropomorphic AI robot. The robot points toward a large holographic screen displaying an open mouth labeled "boca."

AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation

12
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
A smiling Mexican couple with two kids and a spaniel lean out of a small new car

Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?

13
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
Facade of the new US Embassy in Mexico City. The front of the building is made with pink Mexican cantera stone arranged in rectangles of different sizes and faces a wide courtyard.

Facts and figures about the newly opened US Embassy in CDMX: A perspective from...

13
Our CEO Travis Bembenek took a tour of the new United States Embassy in Mexico City, a state-of-the-art diplomatic complex featuring two gyms, a basketball court and an on-site medical clinic.
US soldiers walk along a rust-colored Mexico border wall

Should the US help Mexico beat the cartels? A perspective from our CEO

49
Are U.S. bombs what Mexico needs to end cartels once and for all? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek looks at what kinds of aid might actually be effective.
A small house in a forest

Sustainability meets investment at these Mexican real estate projects

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Investing in real estate in Mexico doesn't just mean beachside condos, as these amazing sustainable developments prove.
Real estate in Mexico

The real costs of buying a home in Mexico

12
Ready to buy your dream home in Mexico? Go in knowing the rules and the costs potentially added by fees related to Mexico's unique homebuying process.

MND Tutor | Colores

Guadalajara

How Guadalajara became a global city

1
The Manila Galleon Trade was the first trade route to connect Asia and the Americas. It brought wondrous new things to Mexico and along the way turned Guadalajara into a global city.
Piracy in Los Cabos

Looting at Land’s End: The history of pirates in Los Cabos

1
Los Cabos was a haven for pirates for over 300 years ago, a legacy that lives on today in the pirate ships which treat tourists to sword fights and other attractions.
Mario Quintero Lara leads the band Los Tucanes de Tijuana.

Los Tucanes de Tijuana take norteño music to Fortnite’s virtual stages

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Los Tucanes’ iconic hit “La Chona” was recently incorporated into Fortnite's festival music mode, marking a milestone for Mexican regional music by bringing it to the video game's global player base.

What’s on in the Riviera Maya in December

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Rave, run and rhythms all abound this month, as we take a look at what's on in the most wonderful time of the year.
bilingual menu

Fodor’s, the renowned travel guide, urges tourists to ‘reconsider’ visiting CDMX in 2026

10
A vocal Mexico City segment blames Americans for rising rents and cultural degradation. Fodor's seems to agree by putting the capital on its "No List" for travel in 2026.
highway in Mexico

US Consulate General in Monterrey issues security alert for Federal Highway 85D

5
Issued on Wednesday, the security alert says that several robberies have occurred in which cars were forced to the side of the road and robbed by armed groups, including during mid-morning hours.
Finca Las Luciérnagas's Andante cheese is made using sheep’s milk from a producer with certified animal welfare practices.

6 Mexican cheeses recognized at the 2025 World Cheese Awards

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A Querétaro quesería won the award for Best Latin American Cheese in what was Mexico's best recent performance at the annual World Cheese Awards.

Taste of Mexico: Rice and pasta

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Neither hail from the coutnry, but Mexican rice and pasta have become staples of the cuisine over time. María Meléndez investigates.
Ayoloco

UNESCO: Mexico has lost 80% of its glacial cover

1
According to the National Autonomous University (UNAM), Mexico's remaining glaciers could completely disappear within the next five years.

Scientists from Mexico and US create joint water management portal

1
The two countries share one border and two major water sources. The hope is that a new binational information portal will enhance the needed cooperation.
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.

MND Tutor | Colores

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Learn about colors, culture and Spanish, as MND Tutor takes a look at one of the best stories of the past week.
Guadalajara

How Guadalajara became a global city

1
The Manila Galleon Trade was the first trade route to connect Asia and the Americas. It brought wondrous new things to Mexico and along the way turned Guadalajara into a global city.
Piracy in Los Cabos

Looting at Land’s End: The history of pirates in Los Cabos

1
Los Cabos was a haven for pirates for over 300 years ago, a legacy that lives on today in the pirate ships which treat tourists to sword fights and other attractions.
Isaac del Toro at ceremony

Breakout cycling star Isaac del Toro is Mexico’s Sportsman of the Year 

0
The 21-year-old's international cycling achievements piled up throughout the year, earning him the top Mexican sports honor formerly claimed by the likes of Lorena Ochoa and Hugo Sánchez.
Mario Quintero Lara leads the band Los Tucanes de Tijuana.

Los Tucanes de Tijuana take norteño music to Fortnite’s virtual stages

1
Los Tucanes’ iconic hit “La Chona” was recently incorporated into Fortnite's festival music mode, marking a milestone for Mexican regional music by bringing it to the video game's global player base.

What’s on in the Riviera Maya in December

0
Rave, run and rhythms all abound this month, as we take a look at what's on in the most wonderful time of the year.
A farmer sits on a blue tractor in front of a Corona beer factory

Mexico’s week in review: Nationwide blockades and a federal leadership shake-up

0
The sudden exit of Mexico's controversial attorney general and disruptive nationwide protests marked the week of Nov. 24-28, as the country continues to navigate economic and security challenges.
Travis Bembenek sits at a desk recording a podcast while wearing a Mexico News Daily T-shirt

A few words about the new MND Merch and MND culture: A perspective from...

1
You asked, MND delivers: CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Merch, so readers can rep the MND mission across Mexico and beyond.
ANTAC AND FNRCM

Truckers end blockades after marathon negotiation results in an accord

2
Mexico's roads, toll booths and ports of entry are returning to normal Friday after four days of protests over unresolved highway security, water use and agricultural policy issues.
trucks blocking highway

Mega-blockades continue into their fourth day as their effects start to hurt

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As of Wednesday, 22 states were affected, with blockades causing delays on highways including Mexico-Guadalajara, Mexico-Querétaro and Cuernavaca-Acapulco.
A team of architects and engineers reviews blueprints on a stack of concrete blocks at a home building construction site in Mexico.

Investing from scratch: When your dream is building property in Mexico 

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Building a home in Mexico can be a dream come true or a nightmare, depending on how well you understand the geography where you're building, Mexican law and your rights and obligations.
A small house in a forest

Sustainability meets investment at these Mexican real estate projects

0
Investing in real estate in Mexico doesn't just mean beachside condos, as these amazing sustainable developments prove.
Real estate in Mexico

The real costs of buying a home in Mexico

12
Ready to buy your dream home in Mexico? Go in knowing the rules and the costs potentially added by fees related to Mexico's unique homebuying process.
The Rio Grande or Rio Bravo flows through Big Bend National Park in Texas

US blames Texas crop losses on Mexico’s missed water deliveries

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Mexico still owes nearly half the water that it was treaty-bound to deliver between 2020 and 2025. As drought persists in northern Mexico, will it be able to catch up?
Ayoloco

UNESCO: Mexico has lost 80% of its glacial cover

1
According to the National Autonomous University (UNAM), Mexico's remaining glaciers could completely disappear within the next five years.

Scientists from Mexico and US create joint water management portal

1
The two countries share one border and two major water sources. The hope is that a new binational information portal will enhance the needed cooperation.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

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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.
the Angel of Independence in Mexico City

Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...

0
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
2 guys from jalisco

Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry

0
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
chip

US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA

1
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
A couple kisses through face masks on the Mexico City Metro

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 61-80

4
Are Mexicans happy with their love lives? What is the most-trusted institution in Mexico? How much savings do most people have? Test your knowledge with these must-know facts about Mexico.
fruits and vegetables on display at a market

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60

0
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
a girl looks at shelves in a book store

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 21-40

0
What is Mexico's largest state? How large is the foreign-born population? What percentage of households have a computer? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Sheinbaum mañanera Nov. 17, 2025

Sheinbaum blames opposition for funding violent protest: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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The main focus of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Monday morning press conference was the protest against insecurity and corruption that took place in Mexico City on Saturday.
Ice cream

Would you eat ceviche ice cream?

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Do you fancy yourself a brave eater? Some of Mexico's wilder dishes just might challenge that claim!
Finca Las Luciérnagas's Andante cheese is made using sheep’s milk from a producer with certified animal welfare practices.

6 Mexican cheeses recognized at the 2025 World Cheese Awards

1
A Querétaro quesería won the award for Best Latin American Cheese in what was Mexico's best recent performance at the annual World Cheese Awards.

Taste of Mexico: Rice and pasta

2
Neither hail from the coutnry, but Mexican rice and pasta have become staples of the cuisine over time. María Meléndez investigates.
A staged close-up photo of a Día de Muertos altar featuring two types of Mexican pan de muerto. One is a large, light-colored loaf dusted heavily with white sugar, the other is dark but with the traditional pan de muerto "bones." Both are surrounded by vibrant orange cempasúchil marigold flowers and small orange and yellow decorative gourds.

What to cook in November 

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Bel Woodhouse shares her Mexican neighbors' white pozole recipe, plus recipes for peach salsa and spinach enchiladas that take advantage of Mexico's autumn-fresh ingredients.