Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Attention, foreigners: Your visa will cost double in 2026

A proposal included in the 2026 federal budget presented by Mexico's Finance Ministry last week seeks to increase the cost of temporary and permanent residency visas by 100%.
Guiengola, Oaxaca

Biologists work to turn Oaxaca’s Guiengola archaeological zone into nature reserve

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Led by 23-year-old biologist Eduardo Michi, a group of scientists has deployed camera traps across more than 300 hectares to document local fauna like coatis, rabbits, squirrels and ocelots.

Do you want to weigh in on the upcoming USMCA negotiations? Here’s how

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Mexico and the United States have invited members of the public and productive sectors to comment on issues, experiences and strategies related to North American economic security and competitiveness.
Frida Kahlo

Made in Mexico: Creating ‘Frida Kahlo’

1
As we continue our look at Mexico's most famous artist, María Meléndez discusses how a woman famous for her authentic and brutal self-portraits became a commercial figurehead like no other.
Guiengola, Oaxaca

Biologists work to turn Oaxaca’s Guiengola archaeological zone into nature reserve

0
Led by 23-year-old biologist Eduardo Michi, a group of scientists has deployed camera traps across more than 300 hectares to document local fauna like coatis, rabbits, squirrels and ocelots.

Do you want to weigh in on the upcoming USMCA negotiations? Here’s how

0
Mexico and the United States have invited members of the public and productive sectors to comment on issues, experiences and strategies related to North American economic security and competitiveness.
Frida Kahlo

Made in Mexico: Creating ‘Frida Kahlo’

1
As we continue our look at Mexico's most famous artist, María Meléndez discusses how a woman famous for her authentic and brutal self-portraits became a commercial figurehead like no other.
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Fonatur glorieta in Los Cabos

MND Local: Major infrastructure projects reflect growing pains in Los Cabos

0
New airport facilities and new highways are on the way in Los Cabos, as our local news roundup takes a look at what's happening in Baja California Sur.
pre-Hispanic artifacts

Culture Ministry denounces planned US auction of Mexican artifacts

3
Not only is Mexico's Culture Ministry taking legal action to stop the auction, but they are also demanding that the artifacts be rightfully returned to Mexico.
mural honoring Alicia Matías

A mural at explosion site in CDMX honors Alicia Matías, who died saving her...

1
The 49-year-old heroine's death has been met with an outpouring of admiration while the nation mourns the 15 victims of last week's gas tanker explosion.
Mark Carney

Canadian PM says Mexico visit aims to ‘reinforce North American prosperity’

3
Mark Carney's visit to Mexico City will "elevate and broaden the bilateral relationship, with a focus on security, infrastructure, investment, energy and trade," according to a statement from the prime minister's office.
women victims in Las Muertas

The true story behind Netflix’s ‘Las Muertas,’ via one of Mexico’s most celebrated writers

0
Director Luis Estrada's new film is based on Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s famous 1977 true crime novel about a brutal chain of brothels that haunted Guanajuato and Jalisco from 1945 to 1964.
China-Mexico trade

China tariffs could backfire on Mexican industry, chamber warns

6
The Mexico-China Chamber of Commerce and Technology (MEXCHAM) is warning that if tariffs are raised on China, the country will suffer inflationary and manufacturing cost pressures.
Delta/Aeroméxico

US Department of Transportation orders Delta-Aeroméxico alliance to end Jan. 1

0
Delta Air Lines released a statement lamenting the news, calling it "a decision that will cause significant harm to U.S. jobs, communities and consumers traveling between the U.S. and Mexico.”
Mexican flag

The complicated relationship between Mexicans and Mexico

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Although Mexicans love their country and are very proud of it, they often have some conflicting ideas on the subject.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

1
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
Sheinbaum waving the Mexican flag from the National Palace during the annual Grito de Independencia

In first ‘Grito’ as president, Sheinbaum honors Mexico’s heroines of Independence

12
Josefa Ortiz Téllez Girón, Leona Vicario, Gertrudis Bocanegra and Manuela Molina were all included in Sheinbaum's first presidential Grito, or Cry of Independence.
dollars in cash

Attention, foreigners: Your visa will cost double in 2026

16
A proposal included in the 2026 federal budget presented by Mexico's Finance Ministry last week seeks to increase the cost of temporary and permanent residency visas by 100%.
Reporters in the press pool raise their hands at President Sheinbaum's morning press conference

Mexicans should ‘be careful’ celebrating Independence Day in the US, Sheinbaum says: Friday’s mañanera...

9
The president also confirmed an upcoming visit from Canada's prime minister and rejected a report on CIA operations in Mexico.
Fonatur glorieta in Los Cabos

MND Local: Major infrastructure projects reflect growing pains in Los Cabos

0
New airport facilities and new highways are on the way in Los Cabos, as our local news roundup takes a look at what's happening in Baja California Sur.
pre-Hispanic artifacts

Culture Ministry denounces planned US auction of Mexican artifacts

3
Not only is Mexico's Culture Ministry taking legal action to stop the auction, but they are also demanding that the artifacts be rightfully returned to Mexico.
mural honoring Alicia Matías

A mural at explosion site in CDMX honors Alicia Matías, who died saving her granddaughter

1
The 49-year-old heroine's death has been met with an outpouring of admiration while the nation mourns the 15 victims of last week's gas tanker explosion.
Mark Carney

Canadian PM says Mexico visit aims to ‘reinforce North American prosperity’

3
Mark Carney's visit to Mexico City will "elevate and broaden the bilateral relationship, with a focus on security, infrastructure, investment, energy and trade," according to a statement from the prime minister's office.
women victims in Las Muertas

The true story behind Netflix’s ‘Las Muertas,’ via one of Mexico’s most celebrated writers

0
Director Luis Estrada's new film is based on Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s famous 1977 true crime novel about a brutal chain of brothels that haunted Guanajuato and Jalisco from 1945 to 1964.
China-Mexico trade

China tariffs could backfire on Mexican industry, chamber warns

6
The Mexico-China Chamber of Commerce and Technology (MEXCHAM) is warning that if tariffs are raised on China, the country will suffer inflationary and manufacturing cost pressures.

Do you want to weigh in on the upcoming USMCA negotiations?...

0
Mexico and the United States have invited members of the public and productive sectors to comment on issues, experiences and strategies related to North American economic security and competitiveness.
Lounge chairs and the occasional tourist fill a beach shaded by palm trees in Tulum

Can Tulum get its groove back? A perspective from our CEO

6
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek digs into the mixed blessings of Tulum's development boom for this week's episode of "Confidently Wrong," an MND podcast.
an aerial photo shows the terminal of Mexico City's canceled airport sinking into Lake Texcoco

Are you ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexican airports? An update from our CEO

10
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares the second episode of the new podcast "Confidently Wrong," now available on YouTube and Spotify.
A cartoon shows two men with the words "Confidently wrong about San Miguel de Allende" and the Mexico News Daily logo

Do you have friends or family who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexico? A perspective from...

34
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong," a new podcast that clears up misinformation about Mexico.
A banner reading MND kids

MND Kids, our most ambitious initiative yet: An update from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Kids, an education offering designed for the young people who will shape Mexico's future.
China-Mexico trade

China tariffs could backfire on Mexican industry, chamber warns

6
The Mexico-China Chamber of Commerce and Technology (MEXCHAM) is warning that if tariffs are raised on China, the country will suffer inflationary and manufacturing cost pressures.
presdent sheinbaum in Sept 2025

Sheinbaum on the defense after China charges Mexico with enacting tariffs under US coercion

34
While rejecting any "appeasement ... toward unilateral bullying” (a clear reference to Trump), the president indicated a willingness to negotiate.
Steering wheel of a BYD brand chinese electric car

Facing US pressure, Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to 50%

20
Mexico will increase the tariff on Chinese cars to the maximum level permitted by the World Trade Organization, Economy Minister Ebrard said Wednesday.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.33
CAD
13.30
EUR
21.66
China-Mexico trade

China tariffs could backfire on Mexican industry, chamber warns

6
The Mexico-China Chamber of Commerce and Technology (MEXCHAM) is warning that if tariffs are raised on China, the country will suffer inflationary and manufacturing cost pressures.
three men in front of the Halcón aircraft

After nearly 70 years, a 100% Mexican-made airplane is cleared for takeoff 

2
Mexico has a thriving aeronautics industry, making everything from turbines to fuselages. But it hadn't designed and built its own aircraft since the 1950s.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.33
CAD
13.30
EUR
21.66
Reporters in the press pool raise their hands at President Sheinbaum's morning press conference

Mexicans should ‘be careful’ celebrating Independence Day in the US, Sheinbaum says: Friday’s mañanera...

9
The president also confirmed an upcoming visit from Canada's prime minister and rejected a report on CIA operations in Mexico.
President Sheinbaum at the podium of her daily press conference

A tragic accident in CDMX, the Kirk assassination and tariffs: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

10
The president discussed a tragic explosion in Mexico City, US political violence, protectionism and Mexican Independence Day at her Thursday presser.
Mark Carney

Canadian PM says Mexico visit aims to ‘reinforce North American prosperity’

3
Mark Carney's visit to Mexico City will "elevate and broaden the bilateral relationship, with a focus on security, infrastructure, investment, energy and trade," according to a statement from the prime minister's office.
dollars in cash

Attention, foreigners: Your visa will cost double in 2026

16
A proposal included in the 2026 federal budget presented by Mexico's Finance Ministry last week seeks to increase the cost of temporary and permanent residency visas by 100%.

A green Mexico under a gray United States

15
Rolling coal might be cool in the United States, but thankfully, says Sarah DeVries, Mexico takes environmentalism a lot more seriously.
A weight rack in a gym

Want to join a gym? Read this first

5
Gyms in Mexico aren't the only way to get fit, so break out into the streets (or pools) and get moving however you like!
Delta/Aeroméxico

US Department of Transportation orders Delta-Aeroméxico alliance to end Jan. 1

0
Delta Air Lines released a statement lamenting the news, calling it "a decision that will cause significant harm to U.S. jobs, communities and consumers traveling between the U.S. and Mexico.”
Pyramid of Palenque

If you love Machu Picchu, then you’ll love Palenque in Mexico

2
What do Machu Picchu in Peru and Palenque in Mexico have in common? Both are spectacular examples of Indigenous grandeur, as globetrotting writer Nellie Huang explains.
"Gracias por su visita, feliz viaje" reads a sign over a Mexican highway

International travel to Mexico jumps 12% in July

2
Day-trippers, who make up nearly half of Mexico's international visitors, drove the trend.

A green Mexico under a gray United States

15
Rolling coal might be cool in the United States, but thankfully, says Sarah DeVries, Mexico takes environmentalism a lot more seriously.
A weight rack in a gym

Want to join a gym? Read this first

5
Gyms in Mexico aren't the only way to get fit, so break out into the streets (or pools) and get moving however you like!
an aerial photo shows the terminal of Mexico City's canceled airport sinking into Lake Texcoco

Are you ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexican airports? An update from our CEO

10
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares the second episode of the new podcast "Confidently Wrong," now available on YouTube and Spotify.
A cartoon shows two men with the words "Confidently wrong about San Miguel de Allende" and the Mexico News Daily logo

Do you have friends or family who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexico? A perspective from...

34
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong," a new podcast that clears up misinformation about Mexico.

Looking to buy in the Riviera Maya? Look out for these hidden costs!

0
Buying real estate in the Riviera Maya requires different fees, costs and ownership structures than in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.

Moving to Mexico? 5 reasons Baja California is easier than anywhere else (plus 1...

5
Moving to Baja California is (mostly) so much easier than you think, explains relocation expert Cheri Sicard.
pre-Hispanic artifacts

Culture Ministry denounces planned US auction of Mexican artifacts

3
Not only is Mexico's Culture Ministry taking legal action to stop the auction, but they are also demanding that the artifacts be rightfully returned to Mexico.
women victims in Las Muertas

The true story behind Netflix’s ‘Las Muertas,’ via one of Mexico’s most celebrated writers

0
Director Luis Estrada's new film is based on Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s famous 1977 true crime novel about a brutal chain of brothels that haunted Guanajuato and Jalisco from 1945 to 1964.
Press poster for the Canelo-Crawford fight, showing the boxers standing face to face with the Netflix logo

Canelo’s Saturday showdown with undefeated Terence Crawford won’t be on free TV in Mexico

3
The pride of Mexican boxing usually makes sure that his fights are televised on free TV in Mexico, but the middleweight championship bout on Saturday is for Netflix viewers only.
Women dancing at a party in Santa Rosa, Durango

Three homes, one heart: Returning to my Durango roots

0
However far away life takes you, there's no place like home — as one Mexican-American writer discovered.
Pyramid of Palenque

If you love Machu Picchu, then you’ll love Palenque in Mexico

2
What do Machu Picchu in Peru and Palenque in Mexico have in common? Both are spectacular examples of Indigenous grandeur, as globetrotting writer Nellie Huang explains.
"Gracias por su visita, feliz viaje" reads a sign over a Mexican highway

International travel to Mexico jumps 12% in July

2
Day-trippers, who make up nearly half of Mexico's international visitors, drove the trend.
Chile en nogada in a blue and white bowl

Taste of Mexico: Chiles en Nogada

0
Independence Month means Chiles en Nogada. María Meléndez has history, recipes and a brand new take on a libertarian culinary classic.
A torta ahogada

Guadalajara celebrates one of its most iconic dishes: The torta ahogada

4
Highlights of the upcoming event include free tortas, mariachi music and cooking contests in downtown Guadalajara.
Two men shake hands in front of an Amazon logo in Mexico City

Amazon teams up with Mexico City to save water with tech-driven infrastructure upgrades

0
In addition to water savings, automation will allow the city to direct water to eastern CDMX, an area historically plagued by shortages.
Villa Victoria dam reservoir

Mexico City’s main water supply system at highest level in 5 years 

0
The capacity of the Cutzamala System had dropped under 50% as recently as last May, but the recent above-average rainfall has boosted its level to 70.7%.

7 of the best ways to work out in Puerto Vallarta

0
Want to stay in shape for Puerto Vallarta's nightlife? Try some of the destinations many health and fitness options!
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.
Frida Kahlo

Made in Mexico: Creating ‘Frida Kahlo’

1
As we continue our look at Mexico's most famous artist, María Meléndez discusses how a woman famous for her authentic and brutal self-portraits became a commercial figurehead like no other.
pre-Hispanic artifacts

Culture Ministry denounces planned US auction of Mexican artifacts

3
Not only is Mexico's Culture Ministry taking legal action to stop the auction, but they are also demanding that the artifacts be rightfully returned to Mexico.
women victims in Las Muertas

The true story behind Netflix’s ‘Las Muertas,’ via one of Mexico’s most celebrated writers

0
Director Luis Estrada's new film is based on Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s famous 1977 true crime novel about a brutal chain of brothels that haunted Guanajuato and Jalisco from 1945 to 1964.
Isaac del Toro raises his hands in the air to celebrate winning a race

3 wins in 5 days confirm Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s star status

3
The Baja California native is ony 21 but has already earned his place among cycling's elite with 15 major races won since turning pro last year, including the three this week in Italy.
Press poster for the Canelo-Crawford fight, showing the boxers standing face to face with the Netflix logo

Canelo’s Saturday showdown with undefeated Terence Crawford won’t be on free TV in Mexico

3
The pride of Mexican boxing usually makes sure that his fights are televised on free TV in Mexico, but the middleweight championship bout on Saturday is for Netflix viewers only.
Women dancing at a party in Santa Rosa, Durango

Three homes, one heart: Returning to my Durango roots

0
However far away life takes you, there's no place like home — as one Mexican-American writer discovered.
Guiengola, Oaxaca

Biologists work to turn Oaxaca’s Guiengola archaeological zone into nature reserve

0
Led by 23-year-old biologist Eduardo Michi, a group of scientists has deployed camera traps across more than 300 hectares to document local fauna like coatis, rabbits, squirrels and ocelots.
Fonatur glorieta in Los Cabos

MND Local: Major infrastructure projects reflect growing pains in Los Cabos

0
New airport facilities and new highways are on the way in Los Cabos, as our local news roundup takes a look at what's happening in Baja California Sur.
mural honoring Alicia Matías

A mural at explosion site in CDMX honors Alicia Matías, who died saving her...

1
The 49-year-old heroine's death has been met with an outpouring of admiration while the nation mourns the 15 victims of last week's gas tanker explosion.
Sheinbaum waving the Mexican flag from the National Palace during the annual Grito de Independencia

In first ‘Grito’ as president, Sheinbaum honors Mexico’s heroines of Independence

12
Josefa Ortiz Téllez Girón, Leona Vicario, Gertrudis Bocanegra and Manuela Molina were all included in Sheinbaum's first presidential Grito, or Cry of Independence.

Careyes: Community at the Heart of Costalegre’s Future

3
In one of Mexico's most rapidly developing landscapes, Careyes offers a glimpse of a new Mexico and one that is attracting residents from across the globe.

Looking to buy in the Riviera Maya? Look out for these hidden costs!

0
Buying real estate in the Riviera Maya requires different fees, costs and ownership structures than in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.

Moving to Mexico? 5 reasons Baja California is easier than anywhere else (plus 1...

5
Moving to Baja California is (mostly) so much easier than you think, explains relocation expert Cheri Sicard.
Manchas, Mexico's water leak-detecting dog

Meet Manchas, the leak-detecting dog saving Saltillo’s water supply

2
Manchas is trained to detect the exact spot of a leak in a 400-meter stretch of pipeline, whereupon he lies down, telling water authorities exactly where to start digging.
Two men shake hands in front of an Amazon logo in Mexico City

Amazon teams up with Mexico City to save water with tech-driven infrastructure upgrades

0
In addition to water savings, automation will allow the city to direct water to eastern CDMX, an area historically plagued by shortages.
Villa Victoria dam reservoir

Mexico City’s main water supply system at highest level in 5 years 

0
The capacity of the Cutzamala System had dropped under 50% as recently as last May, but the recent above-average rainfall has boosted its level to 70.7%.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

1
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.

7 of the best ways to work out in Puerto Vallarta

0
Want to stay in shape for Puerto Vallarta's nightlife? Try some of the destinations many health and fitness options!
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.
China-Mexico trade

China tariffs could backfire on Mexican industry, chamber warns

6
The Mexico-China Chamber of Commerce and Technology (MEXCHAM) is warning that if tariffs are raised on China, the country will suffer inflationary and manufacturing cost pressures.
presdent sheinbaum in Sept 2025

Sheinbaum on the defense after China charges Mexico with enacting tariffs under US coercion

34
While rejecting any "appeasement ... toward unilateral bullying” (a clear reference to Trump), the president indicated a willingness to negotiate.
Steering wheel of a BYD brand chinese electric car

Facing US pressure, Mexico to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to 50%

20
Mexico will increase the tariff on Chinese cars to the maximum level permitted by the World Trade Organization, Economy Minister Ebrard said Wednesday.
Sheinbaum waving the Mexican flag from the National Palace during the annual Grito de Independencia

In first ‘Grito’ as president, Sheinbaum honors Mexico’s heroines of Independence

12
Josefa Ortiz Téllez Girón, Leona Vicario, Gertrudis Bocanegra and Manuela Molina were all included in Sheinbaum's first presidential Grito, or Cry of Independence.
dollars in cash

Attention, foreigners: Your visa will cost double in 2026

16
A proposal included in the 2026 federal budget presented by Mexico's Finance Ministry last week seeks to increase the cost of temporary and permanent residency visas by 100%.
Reporters in the press pool raise their hands at President Sheinbaum's morning press conference

Mexicans should ‘be careful’ celebrating Independence Day in the US, Sheinbaum says: Friday’s mañanera...

9
The president also confirmed an upcoming visit from Canada's prime minister and rejected a report on CIA operations in Mexico.
Isaac del Toro raises his hands in the air to celebrate winning a race

3 wins in 5 days confirm Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s star status

3
The Baja California native is ony 21 but has already earned his place among cycling's elite with 15 major races won since turning pro last year, including the three this week in Italy.
Black Zapotec fruit from Mexico

Taste of Mexico: Zapote Negro

2
Halfway between a dessert and a soft embrace, zapote negro is an iconic taste of Mexico, and a revelation for those who've never tried it.
Chile en nogada in a blue and white bowl

Taste of Mexico: Chiles en Nogada

0
Independence Month means Chiles en Nogada. María Meléndez has history, recipes and a brand new take on a libertarian culinary classic.
A torta ahogada

Guadalajara celebrates one of its most iconic dishes: The torta ahogada

4
Highlights of the upcoming event include free tortas, mariachi music and cooking contests in downtown Guadalajara.

From Lebanon to La Condesa: Lebanese food and culture in the capital

2
Some of Mexico's earliest foreign arrivals, the Lebanese have made a home in their new country, bring life, color and of course, great food (but no, they didn't invent tacos al pastor).