Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
Trump, Sheinbaum

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? About that trade deficit

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas sets the record straight on U.S.-Mexico trade numbers and why calling it a "deficit" distorts the bigger picture.
Alejandro Gertz Manero

Ex-AG Gertz Manero to serve as Mexico’s ambassador to UK

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In resigning from his position of Attorney General in November, Gertz had said that his potential appointment as an ambassador would allow him to continue serving his country.
Guillermo Monroy

To be 102: an interview with painter Guillermo Monroy, Frida’s surviving student

1
One-time student of Frida Kahlo, artist Guillermo Monroy is now 102 years old. He spoke to MND about his passion, painting and what it means to be Mexican.
Trump, Sheinbaum

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? About that trade deficit

0
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas sets the record straight on U.S.-Mexico trade numbers and why calling it a "deficit" distorts the bigger picture.
Alejandro Gertz Manero

Ex-AG Gertz Manero to serve as Mexico’s ambassador to UK

0
In resigning from his position of Attorney General in November, Gertz had said that his potential appointment as an ambassador would allow him to continue serving his country.
Guillermo Monroy

To be 102: an interview with painter Guillermo Monroy, Frida’s surviving student

1
One-time student of Frida Kahlo, artist Guillermo Monroy is now 102 years old. He spoke to MND about his passion, painting and what it means to be Mexican.
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Fonatur glorieta Los Cabos

MND Local: Infrastructure upgrades and downtown makeovers in Los Cabos

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Infrastructure upgrades continue in Los Cabos, from the Fonatur roundabout to other projects designed to make traffic more efficient and the cape cities more livable.
Puerto Vallarta

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta unveils ambitious budget, tax incentives, transit changes and a new...

0
Changes for 2026 in Puerto Vallarta are already being announced, from a municipal budget and property tax discounts to a new pirate ship to replace the old Marigalante, which sunk.
water faucet dripping

More than 400,000 are without water in Acapulco after last week’s earthquake

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The quake disabled two out of three municipal water pipelines, which are not expected to be fully repaired until Jan. 12. Acapulco's tourist zone, however, is fully supplied.
Cars lined up to pump gas at a Pemex gas station in Mexico

Mexico has the highest gasoline prices among the world’s top consumers

3
Among the 10 countries that consume the most gasoline in the world, Mexico is the one that currently pays the highest price per liter, mainly due to its tax burden.
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

1
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
Aerial view of construction on the "El Novillo" dam in Baja California Sur, Mexico

La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents

1
An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
Bakers preparing Rosca de Reyes in Mexico

Why you should skip the ‘acitrón’ sweet in your Rosca de Reyes

0
The ingredients for acitrón come from a protected cactus species threatened with extinction. But Mexican scientists think they're on track to develop a long-term method to repopulate it.
Sheinbaum on Jan 6, 2026

President Sheinbaum calls on US to ensure ‘fair trial’ for Maduro

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The president also repeated her condemnation of the military attack that made the trial possible, and urged Venezuela's opposition to condemn the intervention regardless of their opinion of Maduro.

Do you often feel moved by what you encounter in Mexico? Then read this

Poet Neil Graham's work is a collection of beautifully unfiltered observations of everyday life across southeastern Mexico, beautifully illustrated by a local artist.
A woman riding a black horse

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

20
Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
Donald Trump in front of a Mexican flag

Opinion: ‘Something’s going to have to be done with Mexico’ but it must not...

34
Hours after the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, the President called into Fox and Friends to suggest Mexico was his next target. María Meléndez discusses why military action in Mexico would be doomed to failure.
Fonatur glorieta Los Cabos

MND Local: Infrastructure upgrades and downtown makeovers in Los Cabos

0
Infrastructure upgrades continue in Los Cabos, from the Fonatur roundabout to other projects designed to make traffic more efficient and the cape cities more livable.
Puerto Vallarta

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta unveils ambitious budget, tax incentives, transit changes and a new pirate ship for 2026

0
Changes for 2026 in Puerto Vallarta are already being announced, from a municipal budget and property tax discounts to a new pirate ship to replace the old Marigalante, which sunk.
water faucet dripping

More than 400,000 are without water in Acapulco after last week’s earthquake

0
The quake disabled two out of three municipal water pipelines, which are not expected to be fully repaired until Jan. 12. Acapulco's tourist zone, however, is fully supplied.
Cars lined up to pump gas at a Pemex gas station in Mexico

Mexico has the highest gasoline prices among the world’s top consumers

3
Among the 10 countries that consume the most gasoline in the world, Mexico is the one that currently pays the highest price per liter, mainly due to its tax burden.
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

1
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
Aerial view of construction on the "El Novillo" dam in Baja California Sur, Mexico

La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents

1
An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
Trump, Sheinbaum

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? About that trade deficit

0
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas sets the record straight on U.S.-Mexico trade numbers and why calling it a "deficit" distorts the bigger picture.
Protesters shout and wave Venezuelan flags in Mexico City

In the wake of Venezuela, is Mexico next? A perspective from our CEO

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What does the U.S. attack on Venezuela mean for Mexico? CEO Travis Bembenek dives into the implications.
A bearded man stares into a crystal ball

My 2026 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

13
Will Mexico win the World Cup? What's next in the fight against drug trafficking? CEO Travis Bembenek takes on these questions and more in his 2026 forecast.
A view of Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City at twilight

How accurate were my 2025 predictions for Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

12
How did Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek do on his 2025 predictions for Mexico? Read on to find out!
A family takes photos near a sculpture of the word #TULUM

Social media herd mentality, Tulum edition: A perspective from our CEO

9
Tulum's social media-driven tourism boom has turned into a bust. But what you see online doesn't always line up with reality, Travis Bembenek writes.
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

1
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

8
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
Canadian flag

Canada to send largest-ever trade mission to Mexico in 2026

0
The Feb. 15-20 trade mission will focus on opportunities in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, information communications technology and clean energy sectors, as well as creative industries.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.96
CAD
12.98
EUR
20.99
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

1
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
President Sheinbaum and Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.

Mexico’s year in review: The 10 biggest business and economics stories of 2025

3
2025 was a year of mixed fortunes for the Mexican economy. Here are the 10 events and indicators that will help you get the full picture as we approach 2026.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.96
CAD
12.98
EUR
20.99
Sheinbaum on Jan 6, 2026

President Sheinbaum calls on US to ensure ‘fair trial’ for Maduro

2
The president also repeated her condemnation of the military attack that made the trial possible, and urged Venezuela's opposition to condemn the intervention regardless of their opinion of Maduro.
Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum: ‘Intervention does not bring democracy to the people’

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Reading a prepared statement on Monday morning, Sheinbaum said Mexico maintains a historical position based on non-intervention and the self-determination of peoples, emphasizing that “Only the people can build their own future.”
Alejandro Gertz Manero

Ex-AG Gertz Manero to serve as Mexico’s ambassador to UK

0
In resigning from his position of Attorney General in November, Gertz had said that his potential appointment as an ambassador would allow him to continue serving his country.
A woman riding a black horse

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

20
Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
Mexican New Year's traditions

New Year, the loud, beautiful, Mexican way

2
Strange, wonderful, familiar and uniquely local, there's nothing like the turn of the year to bring out the best of Mexico.
"Fuera gringo!" is the battle cry of an emerging anti-gentrification movement in Mexico City.

A changing Mexico: Gentrification and protest in 2025

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Mexicans and expats alike take on the most contentious subject of 2025 in this selection of pieces on gentrification in Mexico.
temple in TUla

Tourism to Tamaulipas reached its highest point in history in 2025

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Not long ago, the state had a security problem that discouraged visitors. But after extensive efforts by state authorities, Tamaulipas is now considered one of the safest destinations in Mexico.

How Britain’s most iconic trains ended up in Oaxaca

3
Britain's Intercity 125 was an icon of global rail travel, but now it traverses the Oaxacan mountains. How did it end up in Mexico?
Cancun airport

Cancún rings in the New Year with 17 new international flights 

1
After a down year, Cancún International Airport's passenger load should pick up signficantly in 2026, with new routes to 11 U.S. cities and five Canadian cities, plus Dublin, Ireland.
Mexican New Year's traditions

New Year, the loud, beautiful, Mexican way

2
Strange, wonderful, familiar and uniquely local, there's nothing like the turn of the year to bring out the best of Mexico.
"Fuera gringo!" is the battle cry of an emerging anti-gentrification movement in Mexico City.

A changing Mexico: Gentrification and protest in 2025

0
Mexicans and expats alike take on the most contentious subject of 2025 in this selection of pieces on gentrification in Mexico.
A bearded man stares into a crystal ball

My 2026 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

13
Will Mexico win the World Cup? What's next in the fight against drug trafficking? CEO Travis Bembenek takes on these questions and more in his 2026 forecast.
A view of Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City at twilight

How accurate were my 2025 predictions for Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

12
How did Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek do on his 2025 predictions for Mexico? Read on to find out!
Home in San Miguel de Allende

Residency in Mexico: What foreign buyers and sellers need to know

4
Residency in Mexico, either temporary permanent, comes with a host of benefits, some of the most important of which become evident when buying or selling real estate.
San Miguel de Allende real estate listing

Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...

6
Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

1
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.

Do you often feel moved by what you encounter in Mexico? Then read this

Poet Neil Graham's work is a collection of beautifully unfiltered observations of everyday life across southeastern Mexico, beautifully illustrated by a local artist.
Puerto Vallarta

Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta

3
Depression is not uncommon during the holiday season, and just because you've traveled to beautiful Mexico is no guarantee it won't come with you.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta holiday celebrations

0
Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.

How Britain’s most iconic trains ended up in Oaxaca

3
Britain's Intercity 125 was an icon of global rail travel, but now it traverses the Oaxacan mountains. How did it end up in Mexico?
Cancun airport

Cancún rings in the New Year with 17 new international flights 

1
After a down year, Cancún International Airport's passenger load should pick up signficantly in 2026, with new routes to 11 U.S. cities and five Canadian cities, plus Dublin, Ireland.

What to cook this January

0
A trio of fresh Mexican fruits is in season this January! Can, stew and blend for maximum delight, as Bel Woodhouse shares her best recipes!
12 green grapes on a wooden serving board

Welcome 2026 with a 12-grape New Year’s Eve martini

0
For a year's worth of good fortune, try this lucky twist on the classic vodka martini.
tijuana river

Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego

2
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
The outcome of the new bilateral agreement allows Mexico more time to make its required water deliveries, though President Sheinbaum emphasized on Monday that Mexico is not handing over water that "we don't have."

Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries

5
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
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.
Guillermo Monroy

To be 102: an interview with painter Guillermo Monroy, Frida’s surviving student

1
One-time student of Frida Kahlo, artist Guillermo Monroy is now 102 years old. He spoke to MND about his passion, painting and what it means to be Mexican.
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

1
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.

Do you often feel moved by what you encounter in Mexico? Then read this

Poet Neil Graham's work is a collection of beautifully unfiltered observations of everyday life across southeastern Mexico, beautifully illustrated by a local artist.

What’s on in the Riviera Maya in January

0
From Cancún to Tulum, here's a local guide to the very best of things to do.
Puerto Vallarta

Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta

3
Depression is not uncommon during the holiday season, and just because you've traveled to beautiful Mexico is no guarantee it won't come with you.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta holiday celebrations

0
Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.
Fonatur glorieta Los Cabos

MND Local: Infrastructure upgrades and downtown makeovers in Los Cabos

0
Infrastructure upgrades continue in Los Cabos, from the Fonatur roundabout to other projects designed to make traffic more efficient and the cape cities more livable.
Puerto Vallarta

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta unveils ambitious budget, tax incentives, transit changes and a new...

0
Changes for 2026 in Puerto Vallarta are already being announced, from a municipal budget and property tax discounts to a new pirate ship to replace the old Marigalante, which sunk.
water faucet dripping

More than 400,000 are without water in Acapulco after last week’s earthquake

0
The quake disabled two out of three municipal water pipelines, which are not expected to be fully repaired until Jan. 12. Acapulco's tourist zone, however, is fully supplied.
Cars lined up to pump gas at a Pemex gas station in Mexico

Mexico has the highest gasoline prices among the world’s top consumers

3
Among the 10 countries that consume the most gasoline in the world, Mexico is the one that currently pays the highest price per liter, mainly due to its tax burden.
Diamante Dunes Course Los Cabos

How golf sells real estate in Los Cabos

1
If you're buying real estate in the heart of Baja California Sur, chances are it's for the golf scene in Los Cabos. What's new in 2026?
Home in San Miguel de Allende

Residency in Mexico: What foreign buyers and sellers need to know

4
Residency in Mexico, either temporary permanent, comes with a host of benefits, some of the most important of which become evident when buying or selling real estate.
San Miguel de Allende real estate listing

Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...

6
Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.
Aerial view of construction on the "El Novillo" dam in Baja California Sur, Mexico

La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents

1
An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
tijuana river

Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego

2
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
The outcome of the new bilateral agreement allows Mexico more time to make its required water deliveries, though President Sheinbaum emphasized on Monday that Mexico is not handing over water that "we don't have."

Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries

5
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

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

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

1
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

8
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
Canadian flag

Canada to send largest-ever trade mission to Mexico in 2026

0
The Feb. 15-20 trade mission will focus on opportunities in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, information communications technology and clean energy sectors, as well as creative industries.
A woman riding a black horse

Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico

20
Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines.
Donald Trump in front of a Mexican flag

Opinion: ‘Something’s going to have to be done with Mexico’ but it must not...

34
Hours after the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, the President called into Fox and Friends to suggest Mexico was his next target. María Meléndez discusses why military action in Mexico would be doomed to failure.
12 green grapes on a wooden serving board

Welcome 2026 with a 12-grape New Year’s Eve martini

0
For a year's worth of good fortune, try this lucky twist on the classic vodka martini.
Bakers preparing Rosca de Reyes in Mexico

Why you should skip the ‘acitrón’ sweet in your Rosca de Reyes

0
The ingredients for acitrón come from a protected cactus species threatened with extinction. But Mexican scientists think they're on track to develop a long-term method to repopulate it.

What to cook this January

0
A trio of fresh Mexican fruits is in season this January! Can, stew and blend for maximum delight, as Bel Woodhouse shares her best recipes!
12 green grapes on a wooden serving board

Welcome 2026 with a 12-grape New Year’s Eve martini

0
For a year's worth of good fortune, try this lucky twist on the classic vodka martini.
Bitter melon

The wild world of Mexico’s tiniest edible treasures

4
Mexico is not only home to an incredible diversity of fruits and vegetables, it also home to some of the tiniest and tastiest versions of these you're ever likely to see.