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Sheinbaum’s advice for families hit by soda tax hike? Drink less: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, the president gave an update on flood cleanup in central Mexico, train projects under construction and the 88% tax increase on soda that will take effect in 2026.
Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
Britain adds Mexico to its list of countries with risk of methanol poisoning
Methanol is sometimes mixed with ethanol to cut costs, a practice that is both illegal and dangerous. The problem is especially prominent in Brazil.
Sheinbaum’s advice for families hit by soda tax hike? Drink less: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, the president gave an update on flood cleanup in central Mexico, train projects under construction and the 88% tax increase on soda that will take effect in 2026.
Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
Britain adds Mexico to its list of countries with risk of methanol poisoning
Methanol is sometimes mixed with ethanol to cut costs, a practice that is both illegal and dangerous. The problem is especially prominent in Brazil.
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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ opens Thursday in cinemas across Mexico
Select theaters across Mexico will be showing the Oscar- and Ariel-winning director's latest work until Nov. 7, when "Frankenstein" will start its run on Netflix.
Chinese fentanyl kingpin ‘Brother Wang’ recaptured in Cuba after escaping from Mexico
According to Milenio, Zhang acted as a "link" between cartels in Mexico and criminal groups in China, where precursor chemicals for the production of fentanyl and other illicit drugs are sourced.
Well-loved children’s festival Vivos y Muertos in San Miguel de Allende celebrates its 10th...
In San Miguel de Allende, celebrating Día de Muertos takes on special significance for kids thanks to the annual Festival de Vivos y Muertos.
Mexican cross-border truckers rush to improve their English to meet Trump mandate
Despite the hardline enforcement, most drivers seem to be OK with the need for proficiency in English. But learning it is no simple task. Is AI help on the way?
MND Local: Puerto Vallarta October news roundup
From ongoing infrastructure projects to the replacement of an iconic ship, October has been a busy news month in Puerto Vallarta.
Health Ministry announces 8-billion-peso breast cancer prevention program: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
In the context of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, President Claudia Sheinbaum told her Tuesday morning press conference that her government will make a "very significant investment" in a multifaceted program called the "Universal Care Model for Breast Cancer."
Tourism to Mexico’s ancient ruins and museums surpasses pre-pandemic levels
Between January and August, Mexico’s cultural sites attracted 6.9 million visitors and its museums 7.7 million, marking an increase of approximately 4% over the same period of 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Suspect arrested in connection with murder of Michoacán lime growers’ leader
Bernardo Bravo, the leader of the Apatzingán Citrus Growers Association (ACVA), had been organizing lime growers to resist an extortion gang named “Los Blancos de Troya" before he was assassinated on Monday.
Mexican economy contracts 0.6% in September, capping weak Q3
An annual economic contraction in the third quarter of 2025 — as appears inevitable — would be the Mexican economy's first year-over-year decline for any quarter since Q1 of 2021.
Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Made in Mexico: Bimbo bread
The world's biggest bakery has its fingers in a lot of pies, and on the pulse of what Mexicans value most.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ opens Thursday in cinemas across Mexico
Select theaters across Mexico will be showing the Oscar- and Ariel-winning director's latest work until Nov. 7, when "Frankenstein" will start its run on Netflix.
Chinese fentanyl kingpin ‘Brother Wang’ recaptured in Cuba after escaping from Mexico
According to Milenio, Zhang acted as a "link" between cartels in Mexico and criminal groups in China, where precursor chemicals for the production of fentanyl and other illicit drugs are sourced.
Well-loved children’s festival Vivos y Muertos in San Miguel de Allende celebrates its 10th anniversary this year
In San Miguel de Allende, celebrating Día de Muertos takes on special significance for kids thanks to the annual Festival de Vivos y Muertos.
Mexican cross-border truckers rush to improve their English to meet Trump mandate
Despite the hardline enforcement, most drivers seem to be OK with the need for proficiency in English. But learning it is no simple task. Is AI help on the way?
MND Local: Puerto Vallarta October news roundup
From ongoing infrastructure projects to the replacement of an iconic ship, October has been a busy news month in Puerto Vallarta.
Health Ministry announces 8-billion-peso breast cancer prevention program: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
In the context of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, President Claudia Sheinbaum told her Tuesday morning press conference that her government will make a "very significant investment" in a multifaceted program called the "Universal Care Model for Breast Cancer."
Ebrard: Mexico ‘90% done’ with US tariff negotiations as Oct. 29...
Mexico's negotiations on tariffs with the United States, ahead of a looming deadline and the 2026 review of the USMCA free trade pact, are around 90% complete, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said Tuesday.
‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO
From his college days in Guadalajara during the '90s economic crisis to post-pandemic currency volatility, Travis Bembenek draws on personal experience to address common misconceptions about the peso.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about President Sheinbaum? Then we have...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down misconceptions about the Mexican president in this week's podcast.
Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
Nuevo León inaugurates first phase of US $1.2B Interserrana Highway
Nuevo León Governor Samuel García said the highway modernization project will streamline freight transportation and expedite travel to the northern border, while also cutting travel times from southern Nuevo León to Monterrey.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.44
CAD
13.18
EUR
21.40
British fintech Revolut granted banking license in Mexico
The Mexico launch is Revolut's first bank outside of Europe, part of its global expansion plan to reach 100 million customers by mid-2027 and enter more than 30 new markets by 2030.
Is your city next? Costco reveals where it plans to open new stores in...
Costco Mexico's 20-year plan, according to Finance Director Mauricio Talayero, also includes opening additional stores in cities where the company already operates, such as Mexico City and Guadalajara.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.44
CAD
13.18
EUR
21.40
Health Ministry announces 8-billion-peso breast cancer prevention program: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
In the context of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, President Claudia Sheinbaum told her Tuesday morning press conference that her government will make a "very significant investment" in a multifaceted program called the "Universal Care Model for Breast Cancer."
Ex-president Felipe Calderón hints at return to Mexican politics
Controversial former Mexican president Felipe Calderón Hinojosa indicated on Monday that he is thinking about making some kind of political comeback more than a decade after completing his six-year term.
Sheinbaum’s advice for families hit by soda tax hike? Drink less:...
On Wednesday, the president gave an update on flood cleanup in central Mexico, train projects under construction and the 88% tax increase on soda that will take effect in 2026.
Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America
Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
What’s up with Whatsapp in Mexico?
You can keep your old fashioned text messages. Here, WhatsApp is the king of conversation.
Britain adds Mexico to its list of countries with risk of methanol poisoning
Methanol is sometimes mixed with ethanol to cut costs, a practice that is both illegal and dangerous. The problem is especially prominent in Brazil.
Tourism to Mexico’s ancient ruins and museums surpasses pre-pandemic levels
Between January and August, Mexico’s cultural sites attracted 6.9 million visitors and its museums 7.7 million, marking an increase of approximately 4% over the same period of 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
What’s up with Whatsapp in Mexico?
You can keep your old fashioned text messages. Here, WhatsApp is the king of conversation.
Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Where to find real estate in Mexico by personality type
Whether extroverted, neurotic or agreeable, there's a Mexican town that's right for you.
Well-loved children’s festival Vivos y Muertos in San Miguel de Allende celebrates its 10th...
In San Miguel de Allende, celebrating Día de Muertos takes on special significance for kids thanks to the annual Festival de Vivos y Muertos.
Fleeting beauty, enduring spirit: Inside Ajijic’s longstanding paper balloon festival
The shores of Lake Chapala play host to a celebration of art, community and hope, as the annual Balloon Regatta comes to town.
Giro del Veneto victory confirms Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s top 3 world ranking
The 21-year-old Mexican has taken the cycling world by storm, racking up over a dozen high-profile wins this season.
Mexico City’s traditional horror houses at kermeses (and why you should never visit them)
There are haunted houses, and there are these "casas del terror." Enter at your own risk!
Tourism to Mexico’s ancient ruins and museums surpasses pre-pandemic levels
Between January and August, Mexico’s cultural sites attracted 6.9 million visitors and its museums 7.7 million, marking an increase of approximately 4% over the same period of 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Taste of Mexico: Salsa
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.
‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.
Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
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 del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ opens Thursday in cinemas across Mexico
Select theaters across Mexico will be showing the Oscar- and Ariel-winning director's latest work until Nov. 7, when "Frankenstein" will start its run on Netflix.
Well-loved children’s festival Vivos y Muertos in San Miguel de Allende celebrates its 10th anniversary this year
In San Miguel de Allende, celebrating Día de Muertos takes on special significance for kids thanks to the annual Festival de Vivos y Muertos.
Fleeting beauty, enduring spirit: Inside Ajijic’s longstanding paper balloon festival
The shores of Lake Chapala play host to a celebration of art, community and hope, as the annual Balloon Regatta comes to town.
For Guadalajara’s indie rock fans, the drought is finally over: Keane, Morrissey and more to play this fall
A glut of veteran indie rock bands will be in Guadalajara this autumn. Get all the details on where, when to see them and how to buy tickets.
Giro del Veneto victory confirms Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s top 3 world ranking
The 21-year-old Mexican has taken the cycling world by storm, racking up over a dozen high-profile wins this season.
Mexico City’s traditional horror houses at kermeses (and why you should never visit them)
There are haunted houses, and there are these "casas del terror." Enter at your own risk!
Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
Chinese fentanyl kingpin ‘Brother Wang’ recaptured in Cuba after escaping from Mexico
According to Milenio, Zhang acted as a "link" between cartels in Mexico and criminal groups in China, where precursor chemicals for the production of fentanyl and other illicit drugs are sourced.
Mexican cross-border truckers rush to improve their English to meet Trump mandate
Despite the hardline enforcement, most drivers seem to be OK with the need for proficiency in English. But learning it is no simple task. Is AI help on the way?
MND Local: Puerto Vallarta October news roundup
From ongoing infrastructure projects to the replacement of an iconic ship, October has been a busy news month in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability.
Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Where to find real estate in Mexico by personality type
Whether extroverted, neurotic or agreeable, there's a Mexican town that's right for you.
Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.
Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
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.
Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
Nuevo León inaugurates first phase of US $1.2B Interserrana Highway
Nuevo León Governor Samuel García said the highway modernization project will streamline freight transportation and expedite travel to the northern border, while also cutting travel times from southern Nuevo León to Monterrey.
Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Made in Mexico: Bimbo bread
The world's biggest bakery has its fingers in a lot of pies, and on the pulse of what Mexicans value most.
Sheinbaum takes heat for flood response: Monday’s mañanera recapped
"There was no scientific or meteorological condition that could have indicated to us that the rain would be of this magnitude," Sheinbaum said in response to criticism from a reporter who asked, "What happened?" to cause such a high death toll.
Taste of Mexico: Pan dulce
it wouldn't be a proper Mexican morning without a steaming cup of coffee and a fresh pan dulce from your favorite bakery, explains resident foodie María Meléndez.
A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Taste of Mexico: Salsa
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.
Move over Valle de Guadalupe, there’s a new wine region in town
Puebla and Hidalgo wine might not be traditional, but these wineries and vineyards are aiming to change that.