Thursday, January 2, 2025

Mark your calendar: Here are all the 2025 Mexican public holidays

Here's a rundown of Mexico's official 2025 holidays, including bank holidays and two new days off being considered by Congress.
A colorful selection of Mexican chile varieties used for food in Mexico

The best of Taste of Mexico: Ingredients that make Mexican food great

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Some of the ingredients might seem ordinary but over the course of centuries, creative Mexican cooks have developed them into something remarkable — and delicious!
Mexican woman wearing Pemex uniform holding a gas station pump as she prepares to put it into a car's gas tank.

Expect higher prices on gas, alcohol, snacks and more, thanks to the IEPS

1
The IEPS, an excise tax Mexico adjusts every January 1, affects prices on everything from gas and diesel to cigarettes and junk food.
A massive cruise ship towers over a dock in Cozumel, Mexico while passengers cue to board

Cozumel island to welcome nearly 120,000 cruise passengers in the first week of 2025

2
The record visitation numbers reaffirm Cozumel's place as a leading Caribbean destination, the governor said.
A colorful selection of Mexican chile varieties used for food in Mexico

The best of Taste of Mexico: Ingredients that make Mexican food great

0
Some of the ingredients might seem ordinary but over the course of centuries, creative Mexican cooks have developed them into something remarkable — and delicious!
Mexican woman wearing Pemex uniform holding a gas station pump as she prepares to put it into a car's gas tank.

Expect higher prices on gas, alcohol, snacks and more, thanks to the IEPS

1
The IEPS, an excise tax Mexico adjusts every January 1, affects prices on everything from gas and diesel to cigarettes and junk food.
A massive cruise ship towers over a dock in Cozumel, Mexico while passengers cue to board

Cozumel island to welcome nearly 120,000 cruise passengers in the first week of 2025

2
The record visitation numbers reaffirm Cozumel's place as a leading Caribbean destination, the governor said.
Illustrative image of a Mexican flag in the background, with Mexican peso bills in the foreground.

Mexico’s 2025 GDP growth likely to lag behind other LatAm nations

0
A recent survey by Mexico's central bank found that 59% of respondents said it was a "bad time" to invest in Mexico.
A taquero cuts meat of a trombo of al pastor taco meat.

Staff picks: The best tacos we tried in 2024, for your 2025 bucket list

3
Mexico News Daily staff shares all their favorite taco spots to help you kick-start a year of delicious culinary adventures.
A busy New Orleans street in the French Quarter, shortly before a terrorist attack that killed 15 and injured 30, including two Mexicans

Two Mexicans among the injured in New Orleans New Year’s attack

0
The New Orleans Mexican Consulate is providing assistance and keeping in contact with the families of the Mexican victims.
Luis Miguel's concert presenting his 2024 tour, at the Mexico City Arena.

A gringo guide to Mexican heartthrobs — the must-listen pop stars

0
We're sure that, even if you don't know the entire song lyrics, you've probably heard at least one song by each of these talented — and dazzlingly handsome — maestros.
El Gallo Altanero, Guadalajara

The coolest bars in Guadalajara’s Colonia Americana

3
Life in Guadalajara's coolest neighborhood means great bars, so we asked a local to profile the very best.
Mexican Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela celebrates victory over Australian Steve Spark, during a boxing match held at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan.

2025 will see Mexico shine on boxing’s biggest stages

0
Mexico is famous for its incredible boxers — and they're going to have a record setting year.
A wine selection at Bloodlust, one of the best drinks in Ensenada

The best drinks in Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe

0
Mexico's wine country is as good for drinking as you would expect.
Mexican woman dressed as a Catrina and in white skeletal makeup holding Mexican marigolds

Mark your calendar: Here are all the 2025 Mexican public holidays

1
Here's a rundown of Mexico's official 2025 holidays, including bank holidays and two new days off being considered by Congress.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum cutting a ribbon to open the completed Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta highway

Por fin! After 13 years, GDL-Puerto Vallarta highway project finishes

3
The long-awaited highway will make reaching Pacific resort cities in and around Puerto Vallarta faster and easier.
Illustrative image of a Mexican flag in the background, with Mexican peso bills in the foreground.

Mexico’s 2025 GDP growth likely to lag behind other LatAm nations

0
A recent survey by Mexico's central bank found that 59% of respondents said it was a "bad time" to invest in Mexico.
A taquero cuts meat of a trombo of al pastor taco meat.

Staff picks: The best tacos we tried in 2024, for your 2025 bucket list

3
Mexico News Daily staff shares all their favorite taco spots to help you kick-start a year of delicious culinary adventures.
A busy New Orleans street in the French Quarter, shortly before a terrorist attack that killed 15 and injured 30, including two Mexicans

Two Mexicans among the injured in New Orleans New Year’s attack

0
The New Orleans Mexican Consulate is providing assistance and keeping in contact with the families of the Mexican victims.
Luis Miguel's concert presenting his 2024 tour, at the Mexico City Arena.

A gringo guide to Mexican heartthrobs — the must-listen pop stars

0
We're sure that, even if you don't know the entire song lyrics, you've probably heard at least one song by each of these talented — and dazzlingly handsome — maestros.
El Gallo Altanero, Guadalajara

The coolest bars in Guadalajara’s Colonia Americana

3
Life in Guadalajara's coolest neighborhood means great bars, so we asked a local to profile the very best.
Mexican Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela celebrates victory over Australian Steve Spark, during a boxing match held at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan.

2025 will see Mexico shine on boxing’s biggest stages

0
Mexico is famous for its incredible boxers — and they're going to have a record setting year.
A tiendita in Mexico

Best of 2024: Life in Mexico according to Sarah DeVries

3
It’s never easy trying to explain the myriad differences between life in the United States and life in Mexico — but Sarah DeVries sure tries. 
500 Mexican peso bill to represent the currency's wobbling

What to expect for the Mexican peso in 2025, according to analysts

5
How will the peso fare in 2025 after depreciating 19% in 2024? Here's what top currency analysts have to say.
Jake Knapp at the PGA Vedanta Tour in Puerto Vallarta, which will return in 2025.

What’s new in the Bay of Banderas in 2025

0
New resorts, airport upgrades and top events mean that Puerto Vallarta will continue to amaze throughout the new year.
Mexican flag at San Jerónimo

How accurate were my predictions for Mexico in 2024? A perspective from our CEO

17
At the beginning of the year, our CEO made 17 predictions for Mexico in 2024. Check the scorecard here.
Stellantis N.V. is a multinational automotive manufacturing company formed from the merger in 2021 of the Italian–American conglomerate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the French PSA Group.

Stellantis prepares new investments in Mexico in 2025

0
Stellantis' investment will boost production at its Coahuila facility to nearly 1 million vehicle engines, the company said.
An industrial park in Mexico

Industrial parks set to draw US $6B in 2025

0
Three northern locations — Tijuana, Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey, Nuevo León — are primed to receive the bulk of the investment.
A Querétaro data center similar to the ones discussed in the podcast.

MND Deep Dive: Querétaro’s data center boom

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Our subscriber-exclusive podcast looks at the new data firms setting up facilities in central Mexico.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.55
CAD
14.28
A hand holding a blank Master Card credit card in front of a laptop screen with the Amazon logo in white and orange.

New rule for foreign e-commerce sites selling in Mexico takes effect

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The new rule closes a tax loophole e-commerce companies like Amazon, Temu and Shein previously enjoyed on sales in Mexico.
Barrels of surplus tequila sit in storage

Mexico is sitting on 500 million liters of unsold tequila

5
After more than a decade of growth, demand for tequila is falling in the U.S., forcing some Mexican producers to cut prices.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.55
CAD
14.28
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium at her morning press conference, where she discussed a recent New York Times report on fentanyl production in Sinaloa

Sheinbaum casts doubt on New York Times fentanyl report: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum also discussed Morena senators' response to Trump's plan to designate Mexican cartels as terrorist groups.
A forensic expert in blue protective gear and wearing a surgical mask and gloves in a city street in Chilpancingo puts down two yellow plastic marker signs on the ground to mark evidence in a crime scene. A dead victim lies sprawled on the sidewalk behind the expert.

Poll: Mexicans divided regarding idea of US intervention against cartels

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A new Reforma poll revealed that 46% of Mexican respondents supported Mexico working with the U.S. to combat cartel violence.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her press conference. Her mouth is open in speech and her eyes are wide and round and she's gripping the podium.

Sheinbaum disputes NYT fentanyl report: the mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum's Thursday conference questioned a New York Times article claiming that fentanyl cookers in Sinaloa had developed immunity to the drug's deadly vapors.
Mexican woman dressed as a Catrina and in white skeletal makeup holding Mexican marigolds

Mark your calendar: Here are all the 2025 Mexican public holidays

1
Here's a rundown of Mexico's official 2025 holidays, including bank holidays and two new days off being considered by Congress.
A tiendita in Mexico

Best of 2024: Life in Mexico according to Sarah DeVries

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It’s never easy trying to explain the myriad differences between life in the United States and life in Mexico — but Sarah DeVries sure tries. 
A Christmas gift under a tree

Why didn’t I get presents from my Mexican friends for Christmas?

6
Christmas Day has come and gone — so why didn't people seem to celebrate the same way?
A massive cruise ship towers over a dock in Cozumel, Mexico while passengers cue to board

Cozumel island to welcome nearly 120,000 cruise passengers in the first week of 2025

2
The record visitation numbers reaffirm Cozumel's place as a leading Caribbean destination, the governor said.
Cancún will soon launch a program at the International Airport (AIC) to improve transportation, mobility and the traveler's experience

Tourism officials move to end airport taxi abuses at Cancún International

2
State tourism authorities announced they are working to reduce taxi fares to the hotel zone and improve traveler mobility in Cancún.
The Aktun Chen cave system is around 5 million years old

National Geographic’s top rated Riviera Maya underground walk

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In the heart of a five million year old cavern system, echoes of Maya spirits still vibrate among stalactites.
A tiendita in Mexico

Best of 2024: Life in Mexico according to Sarah DeVries

3
It’s never easy trying to explain the myriad differences between life in the United States and life in Mexico — but Sarah DeVries sure tries. 
A Christmas gift under a tree

Why didn’t I get presents from my Mexican friends for Christmas?

6
Christmas Day has come and gone — so why didn't people seem to celebrate the same way?
A busy New Orleans street in the French Quarter, shortly before a terrorist attack that killed 15 and injured 30, including two Mexicans

Two Mexicans among the injured in New Orleans New Year’s attack

0
The New Orleans Mexican Consulate is providing assistance and keeping in contact with the families of the Mexican victims.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum cutting a ribbon to open the completed Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta highway

Por fin! After 13 years, GDL-Puerto Vallarta highway project finishes

3
The long-awaited highway will make reaching Pacific resort cities in and around Puerto Vallarta faster and easier.
Façade of Colegio San José, in Sonora, Mexico

How modern architecture revitalized Sonora

0
The Sonoran Desert and breathtaking landscapes have inspired new architects to build the state's new identity.
Image of a luxury hotel in a tropical location, with a rooftop pool with white deck chairs around it, palm trees behind it and buildings in the far left background with wide balconies on each floor, like a hotel.

Kimpton to open hotel and residences in Monterrey

0
The hotel and branded residences will be located in Monterrey's Torre Rise, soon to be Latin America's tallest skyscraper.
Luis Miguel's concert presenting his 2024 tour, at the Mexico City Arena.

A gringo guide to Mexican heartthrobs — the must-listen pop stars

0
We're sure that, even if you don't know the entire song lyrics, you've probably heard at least one song by each of these talented — and dazzlingly handsome — maestros.
His Majesty King Felipe VI received the President of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, this afternoon at the Zarzuela Palace.

We’ve been here before: Should Spain apologize to Mexico?

10
Should Mexico expect an apology from Spain for the atrocities committed during the Conquest? Spaniards are not so sure.
El Gallo Altanero, Guadalajara

The coolest bars in Guadalajara’s Colonia Americana

3
Life in Guadalajara's coolest neighborhood means great bars, so we asked a local to profile the very best.
Mexican Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela celebrates victory over Australian Steve Spark, during a boxing match held at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan.

2025 will see Mexico shine on boxing’s biggest stages

0
Mexico is famous for its incredible boxers — and they're going to have a record setting year.
Cancún will soon launch a program at the International Airport (AIC) to improve transportation, mobility and the traveler's experience

Tourism officials move to end airport taxi abuses at Cancún International

2
State tourism authorities announced they are working to reduce taxi fares to the hotel zone and improve traveler mobility in Cancún.
The Aktun Chen cave system is around 5 million years old

National Geographic’s top rated Riviera Maya underground walk

0
In the heart of a five million year old cavern system, echoes of Maya spirits still vibrate among stalactites.
Mexican Ambrosia salad

Try this classic Ambrosia Salad… but make it Mexican!

2
In times gone by, the Ambrosia Salad was something of a luxury — now thanks to Mexican ingredients, it can be once again.
Panoramic view of Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

The very best Michelin-rated restaurants to dine in Los Cabos

0
Thirteen dining experiences in Los Cabos have been featured in the 2024 edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide — here are some of the best.
The Zimapán dam in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Water in Mexico: The communities and companies leading the way to solutions

0
Here's a look back at the best of Water in Mexico, a series launched this year by Mexico News Daily that seeks to change the narrative surrounding water resources.
A dry water reservoir in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, México

Restoring water to San Miguel de Allende, one reservoir at a time

7
As the best small city in the world faces down catastrophic water shortages, one group has banded together to make a difference.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
A colorful selection of Mexican chile varieties used for food in Mexico

The best of Taste of Mexico: Ingredients that make Mexican food great

0
Some of the ingredients might seem ordinary but over the course of centuries, creative Mexican cooks have developed them into something remarkable — and delicious!
Luis Miguel's concert presenting his 2024 tour, at the Mexico City Arena.

A gringo guide to Mexican heartthrobs — the must-listen pop stars

0
We're sure that, even if you don't know the entire song lyrics, you've probably heard at least one song by each of these talented — and dazzlingly handsome — maestros.
His Majesty King Felipe VI received the President of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, this afternoon at the Zarzuela Palace.

We’ve been here before: Should Spain apologize to Mexico?

10
Should Mexico expect an apology from Spain for the atrocities committed during the Conquest? Spaniards are not so sure.
A taquero cuts meat of a trombo of al pastor taco meat.

Staff picks: The best tacos we tried in 2024, for your 2025 bucket list

3
Mexico News Daily staff shares all their favorite taco spots to help you kick-start a year of delicious culinary adventures.
El Gallo Altanero, Guadalajara

The coolest bars in Guadalajara’s Colonia Americana

3
Life in Guadalajara's coolest neighborhood means great bars, so we asked a local to profile the very best.
Mexican Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela celebrates victory over Australian Steve Spark, during a boxing match held at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan.

2025 will see Mexico shine on boxing’s biggest stages

0
Mexico is famous for its incredible boxers — and they're going to have a record setting year.
Mexican woman wearing Pemex uniform holding a gas station pump as she prepares to put it into a car's gas tank.

Expect higher prices on gas, alcohol, snacks and more, thanks to the IEPS

1
The IEPS, an excise tax Mexico adjusts every January 1, affects prices on everything from gas and diesel to cigarettes and junk food.
A busy New Orleans street in the French Quarter, shortly before a terrorist attack that killed 15 and injured 30, including two Mexicans

Two Mexicans among the injured in New Orleans New Year’s attack

0
The New Orleans Mexican Consulate is providing assistance and keeping in contact with the families of the Mexican victims.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum cutting a ribbon to open the completed Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta highway

Por fin! After 13 years, GDL-Puerto Vallarta highway project finishes

3
The long-awaited highway will make reaching Pacific resort cities in and around Puerto Vallarta faster and easier.
A tiered water collection system in the Cutzamala water system for Mexico City

Mexico City will cut its reliance on water from the Cutzamala System by 50%,...

1
Brugada announced the plan at the inauguration of the first Agua Bienestar purification plant, part of a program to provide clean water in low-income areas hit by water shortages.
A wine selection at Bloodlust, one of the best drinks in Ensenada

The best drinks in Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe

0
Mexico's wine country is as good for drinking as you would expect.
Mexican Ambrosia salad

Try this classic Ambrosia Salad… but make it Mexican!

2
In times gone by, the Ambrosia Salad was something of a luxury — now thanks to Mexican ingredients, it can be once again.
Panoramic view of Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

The very best Michelin-rated restaurants to dine in Los Cabos

0
Thirteen dining experiences in Los Cabos have been featured in the 2024 edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide — here are some of the best.
Lodge Cabin in Creel, Chihuahua

Real estate treasures in Chihuahua state you can’t miss in 2025

0
Real estate opportunities in Chihuahua range from dreamy, modern lofts to Art Deco treasures in the capital's historic center.
Façade of Colegio San José, in Sonora, Mexico

How modern architecture revitalized Sonora

0
The Sonoran Desert and breathtaking landscapes have inspired new architects to build the state's new identity.
Image of a luxury hotel in a tropical location, with a rooftop pool with white deck chairs around it, palm trees behind it and buildings in the far left background with wide balconies on each floor, like a hotel.

Kimpton to open hotel and residences in Monterrey

0
The hotel and branded residences will be located in Monterrey's Torre Rise, soon to be Latin America's tallest skyscraper.
The Guadalajara hotel is the area surrounding the Expo Guadalajara Club, a conglomerate of 19 hotels surrounding the Expo Guadalajara.

Guadalajara hotel area leads the country in convention and business tourism

0
Within the next two years, six new hotels plan to open in the city, with a total investment of 2 billion pesos (US $96.4 million).
A tiered water collection system in the Cutzamala water system for Mexico City

Mexico City will cut its reliance on water from the Cutzamala System by 50%,...

1
Brugada announced the plan at the inauguration of the first Agua Bienestar purification plant, part of a program to provide clean water in low-income areas hit by water shortages.
The Zimapán dam in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Water in Mexico: The communities and companies leading the way to solutions

0
Here's a look back at the best of Water in Mexico, a series launched this year by Mexico News Daily that seeks to change the narrative surrounding water resources.
A dry water reservoir in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, México

Restoring water to San Miguel de Allende, one reservoir at a time

7
As the best small city in the world faces down catastrophic water shortages, one group has banded together to make a difference.

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Stellantis N.V. is a multinational automotive manufacturing company formed from the merger in 2021 of the Italian–American conglomerate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the French PSA Group.

Stellantis prepares new investments in Mexico in 2025

0
Stellantis' investment will boost production at its Coahuila facility to nearly 1 million vehicle engines, the company said.
An industrial park in Mexico

Industrial parks set to draw US $6B in 2025

0
Three northern locations — Tijuana, Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey, Nuevo León — are primed to receive the bulk of the investment.
A Querétaro data center similar to the ones discussed in the podcast.

MND Deep Dive: Querétaro’s data center boom

3
Our subscriber-exclusive podcast looks at the new data firms setting up facilities in central Mexico.
A tiendita in Mexico

Best of 2024: Life in Mexico according to Sarah DeVries

3
It’s never easy trying to explain the myriad differences between life in the United States and life in Mexico — but Sarah DeVries sure tries. 
500 Mexican peso bill to represent the currency's wobbling

What to expect for the Mexican peso in 2025, according to analysts

5
How will the peso fare in 2025 after depreciating 19% in 2024? Here's what top currency analysts have to say.
Jake Knapp at the PGA Vedanta Tour in Puerto Vallarta, which will return in 2025.

What’s new in the Bay of Banderas in 2025

0
New resorts, airport upgrades and top events mean that Puerto Vallarta will continue to amaze throughout the new year.
Mexican flag at San Jerónimo

How accurate were my predictions for Mexico in 2024? A perspective from our CEO

17
At the beginning of the year, our CEO made 17 predictions for Mexico in 2024. Check the scorecard here.
Mexican flag at San Jerónimo

How accurate were my predictions for Mexico in 2024? A perspective from our CEO

17
At the beginning of the year, our CEO made 17 predictions for Mexico in 2024. Check the scorecard here.
A hand holds a can of spam

Why is MND going ad-free? A perspective from our CEO

27
Mexico News Daily has gone ad-free as we continue to work towards creating the best possible experience for our readers, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
A portrait of Claudia Sheinbaum in front of an illustration of an Indigenous woman holding a Mexican flag

Claudia Sheinbaum, a case study: A perspective from our CEO

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Love her or hate her, there is much to learn from studying Sheinbaum's leadership choices, writes Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek.
Mexican flag at San Jerónimo

How accurate were my predictions for Mexico in 2024? A perspective from our CEO

17
At the beginning of the year, our CEO made 17 predictions for Mexico in 2024. Check the scorecard here.
A hand holds a can of spam

Why is MND going ad-free? A perspective from our CEO

27
Mexico News Daily has gone ad-free as we continue to work towards creating the best possible experience for our readers, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
A portrait of Claudia Sheinbaum in front of an illustration of an Indigenous woman holding a Mexican flag

Claudia Sheinbaum, a case study: A perspective from our CEO

45
Love her or hate her, there is much to learn from studying Sheinbaum's leadership choices, writes Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek.