10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)

From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: May 9th

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BTS, banking and broccoli: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Rosarito Beach

A short guide for traveling Baja California

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Baja California offers plenty of tourist attractions and the proximity to the U.S. border makes the state's premier attractions perfect for day trips or weekend jaunts.

MND Tutor | Acueducto

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From Querétaro to Xalapa, the colonial influence on Mexico can still be seen today. Learn about it, the Spanish way, with the latest MND Tutor.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: May 9th

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BTS, banking and broccoli: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Rosarito Beach

A short guide for traveling Baja California

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Baja California offers plenty of tourist attractions and the proximity to the U.S. border makes the state's premier attractions perfect for day trips or weekend jaunts.

MND Tutor | Acueducto

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From Querétaro to Xalapa, the colonial influence on Mexico can still be seen today. Learn about it, the Spanish way, with the latest MND Tutor.
Huamantla National Puppet Museum

Tlaxcala’s magical Puppet Museum reveals Mexico’s rich history

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The rich history of puppetry in Huamantla dates back nearly 200 years, and the charming Pueblo Mágico is now home to Mexico's National Puppet Museum.
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

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A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
A Mexican puppet with a gun

10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)

2
From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.

What’s behind the US ‘review’ of Mexico’s 53 consulates in the US?

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Coming in the midst of a new wave of Trump administration threats and the refusal by President Sheinbaum to extradite the ex-SInaloa governor, the 'review' is seen by many as an intimidation tactic.
Ricardo Salinas

US files fraud charges over alleged US $450 million scam of Mexican media magnate...

3
Ricardo Salinas didn’t become one of Mexico’s richest men by being foolish. But after being duped for hundreds of millions, he told the WSJ: “I feel like an absolute idiot.”
A pot of alligator juniper saplings in a large greenhouse with a sign reading "Sabino" (Spanish for alligator juniper)

New pact aims to restore Mexico’s natural protected areas with 300 million tree plantings

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Officials say the tree plantings will revive forests, protect wildlife corridors and boost rural incomes in 32 natural protected areas across the country.
Mexican schoolchildren

Education Ministry plan to cut school year by 40 days sparks backlash

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The proposal to end the school year early due to the World Cup provoked such a strong backlash that President Sheinbaum found it necessary to distance herself from her education minister's plan.
Natural gas pipelines

Mexico to invest US $8B to expand natural gas pipeline network

1
Mexico has announced a push to build up gas pipelines and power plants, aiming to ease dependence on U.S. natural gas and secure its energy supply.

El Jalapeño: 50,000 people pack Zócalo to watch 7 Korean men wave from a...

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Apparently, some of them even found it fun.

The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...

38
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
The Sheinbaum Index™ for March 2026 is 60.1/100.

Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™

12
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
The MND ESPI score for Q1 2026 — was 88.97.

How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results

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The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.
Huamantla National Puppet Museum

Tlaxcala’s magical Puppet Museum reveals Mexico’s rich history

0
The rich history of puppetry in Huamantla dates back nearly 200 years, and the charming Pueblo Mágico is now home to Mexico's National Puppet Museum.
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

1
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
A Mexican puppet with a gun

10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)

2
From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.

What’s behind the US ‘review’ of Mexico’s 53 consulates in the US?

11
Coming in the midst of a new wave of Trump administration threats and the refusal by President Sheinbaum to extradite the ex-SInaloa governor, the 'review' is seen by many as an intimidation tactic.
Ricardo Salinas

US files fraud charges over alleged US $450 million scam of Mexican media magnate Ricardo Salinas

3
Ricardo Salinas didn’t become one of Mexico’s richest men by being foolish. But after being duped for hundreds of millions, he told the WSJ: “I feel like an absolute idiot.”
A pot of alligator juniper saplings in a large greenhouse with a sign reading "Sabino" (Spanish for alligator juniper)

New pact aims to restore Mexico’s natural protected areas with 300 million tree plantings

1
Officials say the tree plantings will revive forests, protect wildlife corridors and boost rural incomes in 32 natural protected areas across the country.
Ricardo Salinas

US files fraud charges over alleged US $450 million scam of...

3
Ricardo Salinas didn’t become one of Mexico’s richest men by being foolish. But after being duped for hundreds of millions, he told the WSJ: “I feel like an absolute idiot.”
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

1
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
President Sheinbaum waves from the stage of a press conference

What people say vs. the hard data: A perspective from our CEO

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CEO Travis Bembenek makes the case for the MND Sheinbaum Index: a data-driven framework to evaluate the president's real performance — not just her popularity.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

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Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
A digital illustration shows a nervous teen girl sitting on a bean bag and an dotted line to a far-off destination

Why getting uncomfortable may be the most important skill you can give your child...

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In an era of unprecedented comfort and safety, studying abroad pushes young people to grow and problem-solve in a way regular classrooms just can’t match, Travis Bembenek writes.
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

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A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Bessent and Amador

Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review

0
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Mexico City skyline at night

Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain

4
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.18
CAD
12.56
EUR
20.26

Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 7

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This summer's World Cup is the perfect excuse to lock in permanent structures that turn the pitch into the place where Mexico, the U.S. and Canada finally play as one team, Pedro Casas writes.
Cars for sale

Mexico sets a new record for car sales in the first 4 months of...

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While auto exports have been working their way back from a slump, car sales in Mexico keep humming along, topping the half-million mark for the January-April period for the first time.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.18
CAD
12.56
EUR
20.26

Sheinbaum denies political interference by consulates under review in US: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Accusations of political interference in the US, the possibility that Mexico will cut short its school year and Sheinbaum's next chat with Trump were topics of note at Friday's presser.
Vicente Fox and George W. Bush

The bromance that never was: Why the budding relationship between Vicente Fox and George...

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Broccoli wasn't the only reason the budding bromance between U.S. President George W. Bush and Mexican President Vicente Fox failed. But it was a factor.

What’s behind the US ‘review’ of Mexico’s 53 consulates in the...

11
Coming in the midst of a new wave of Trump administration threats and the refusal by President Sheinbaum to extradite the ex-SInaloa governor, the 'review' is seen by many as an intimidation tactic.
A Mexican puppet with a gun

10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)

2
From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Glorieta de los Insurgentes in Mexico

From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe

14
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.
Rosarito Beach

A short guide for traveling Baja California

0
Baja California offers plenty of tourist attractions and the proximity to the U.S. border makes the state's premier attractions perfect for day trips or weekend jaunts.
Huamantla National Puppet Museum

Tlaxcala’s magical Puppet Museum reveals Mexico’s rich history

0
The rich history of puppetry in Huamantla dates back nearly 200 years, and the charming Pueblo Mágico is now home to Mexico's National Puppet Museum.
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

1
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Glorieta de los Insurgentes in Mexico

From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe

14
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.
President Sheinbaum waves from the stage of a press conference

What people say vs. the hard data: A perspective from our CEO

21
CEO Travis Bembenek makes the case for the MND Sheinbaum Index: a data-driven framework to evaluate the president's real performance — not just her popularity.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Real estate property in Los Cabos

What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...

2
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
House in Mexico

What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico

9
Buying and selling property in Mexico are different processes, but with each its important to get the details right ... and to find the right real estate agent.
BTS fans at Zócalo

50,000 fans gather in Mexico City’s Zócalo to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars...

0
The appearance came on the eve of three Mexico CIty concerts, but the question on everybody's mind was whether they will return next year. According to President Sheinbaum, the answer is yes.
May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara

MND Local: The May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara, plus a new Architecture Walk

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The May Cultural Festival brings art, music and dance aplenty to Guadalajara this month, and city residents also benefit from a newly unveiled Architecture Walk.
A woman selling food in the street

Photo essay: The everyday in San Miguel de Allende

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Photographer Sherry Rubel turns her lens towards the everyday as she documents life in the San Miguel area.
Gilberto Mora, Mexico's youngest prospective World Cup player

Mexico names first World Cup picks, with an eye on breaking the round-of-16 curse

0
Head coach Javier Aguirre named 12 Mexican Liga MX players to the roster this week, while more familiar and highly-regarded athletes playing abroad will be selected by June 1.
Huamantla National Puppet Museum

Tlaxcala’s magical Puppet Museum reveals Mexico’s rich history

0
The rich history of puppetry in Huamantla dates back nearly 200 years, and the charming Pueblo Mágico is now home to Mexico's National Puppet Museum.
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

1
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
Bar Mauro in Mexico City.

Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best

1
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
Cavatappi Pizza

The Mexico City restaurant serving the ‘world’s worst pizza’

2
Does Michelin Guide give stars for the world's worst pizza, or did Cavatappi Pizza in Mexico City forge its claim to fame as a marketing ploy?
Tamul Waterfall dried up

Why did the Huasteca Potosina’s picturesque Tamul Waterfall dry up?

0
State and federal authorities pulled out all the stops to get the Gallinas River flowing again to the waterfall site, including a total ban on upstream extraction for irrigation, but to no avail.
Drought and water crisis in Mexico

More rain, less water: Why the water crisis in Mexico is getting harder to...

6
The water crisis in Mexico will continue to worsen unless better plans are developed to capture rainfall and engage citizens in water stewardship.
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.
Hernán Cortés arriving in Tenochtitlán.

No, the Mexica did not believe that the Spanish were gods

7
The long-held idea that the Mexica thought Hernán Cortés and his Spanish soldiers were gods is simply not true. In fact, the story was a Spanish invention.
BTS fans at Zócalo

50,000 fans gather in Mexico City’s Zócalo to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars BTS

0
The appearance came on the eve of three Mexico CIty concerts, but the question on everybody's mind was whether they will return next year. According to President Sheinbaum, the answer is yes.
May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara

MND Local: The May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara, plus a new Architecture Walk

0
The May Cultural Festival brings art, music and dance aplenty to Guadalajara this month, and city residents also benefit from a newly unveiled Architecture Walk.
CDMX half marathon

Mexico is a world leader in running popularity, with 1 in 4 participating

2
According to a poll from Statista Consumer Insights, more Mexicans say they run for sport or exercise than their counterparts in such countries as China, Germany, the United States and Japan.
A woman selling food in the street

Photo essay: The everyday in San Miguel de Allende

0
Photographer Sherry Rubel turns her lens towards the everyday as she documents life in the San Miguel area.
Gilberto Mora, Mexico's youngest prospective World Cup player

Mexico names first World Cup picks, with an eye on breaking the round-of-16 curse

0
Head coach Javier Aguirre named 12 Mexican Liga MX players to the roster this week, while more familiar and highly-regarded athletes playing abroad will be selected by June 1.

Mexico’s week in review: Díaz Ayuso’s tour ends early, Washington tests new pressure tactics...

0
Controversies bookended the week of May 4-8 in Mexico, starting with a provocative visit from the mayor of Madrid and a decision by the Education Ministry to cut the school year short by over one month.
A pot of alligator juniper saplings in a large greenhouse with a sign reading "Sabino" (Spanish for alligator juniper)

New pact aims to restore Mexico’s natural protected areas with 300 million tree plantings

1
Officials say the tree plantings will revive forests, protect wildlife corridors and boost rural incomes in 32 natural protected areas across the country.
Mexican schoolchildren

Education Ministry plan to cut school year by 40 days sparks backlash

6
The proposal to end the school year early due to the World Cup provoked such a strong backlash that President Sheinbaum found it necessary to distance herself from her education minister's plan.
Natural gas pipelines

Mexico to invest US $8B to expand natural gas pipeline network

1
Mexico has announced a push to build up gas pipelines and power plants, aiming to ease dependence on U.S. natural gas and secure its energy supply.
The development is located in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit.

US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit

4
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
Real estate property in Los Cabos

What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...

2
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
House in Mexico

What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico

9
Buying and selling property in Mexico are different processes, but with each its important to get the details right ... and to find the right real estate agent.

Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...

2
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Tamul Waterfall dried up

Why did the Huasteca Potosina’s picturesque Tamul Waterfall dry up?

0
State and federal authorities pulled out all the stops to get the Gallinas River flowing again to the waterfall site, including a total ban on upstream extraction for irrigation, but to no avail.
Drought and water crisis in Mexico

More rain, less water: Why the water crisis in Mexico is getting harder to...

6
The water crisis in Mexico will continue to worsen unless better plans are developed to capture rainfall and engage citizens in water stewardship.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
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.
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

1
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Bessent and Amador

Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review

0
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Mexico City skyline at night

Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain

4
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.

The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...

38
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
The Sheinbaum Index™ for March 2026 is 60.1/100.

Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™

12
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
The MND ESPI score for Q1 2026 — was 88.97.

How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results

34
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.

Opinion: Seat 34B is not a foreign policy

37
The videos of President Sheinbaum boarding a commercial flight are good storytelling. The problem is that good storytelling and good governance are not the same thing, and confusing the two has costs, María Meléndez writes.
Two Mexican women in tee-shirts and casual pants walk past fruit stalls at Mexico City's La Merced public market. Around them, small signs with food prices on them are glued to rustic wooden sticks.

How rising food prices are affecting people in Mexico City

2
The landscape of increasing food costs in Mexico City is impacting consumers and sellers alike. How is the cost of living changing the way the capital eats?
Bar Mauro in Mexico City.

Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best

1
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
Cavatappi Pizza

The Mexico City restaurant serving the ‘world’s worst pizza’

2
Does Michelin Guide give stars for the world's worst pizza, or did Cavatappi Pizza in Mexico City forge its claim to fame as a marketing ploy?
Technological solutions for farming in Mexico

How AI wants to change agriculture in Mexico

3
New investment in AI-powered tools could help transform agricultural efficiency in Mexico and Latin America, and one new platform is aiming to help farmers hit it big.