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Mexico is less than 3 years away from having Latin America’s largest supercomputer
Building the supercomputer will take from two to three years, but Mexico will have access to the Spanish firm BSC's supercomputer starting in January 2026.
Navy removes signs claiming a Mexican beach is US territory
The signs, with text in English and Spanish, claimed that the zone was a U.S. National Defense Area and that anyone found there would be detained and searched.
Authorities arrest 54 suspected CJNG operatives in Colima sweep
Mexico's security minister also announced on Wednesday that authorities detained Jorge Armando "N," the leader of a CJNG cell and the alleged mastermind of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo's murder.
Mexico is less than 3 years away from having Latin America’s largest supercomputer
Building the supercomputer will take from two to three years, but Mexico will have access to the Spanish firm BSC's supercomputer starting in January 2026.
Navy removes signs claiming a Mexican beach is US territory
The signs, with text in English and Spanish, claimed that the zone was a U.S. National Defense Area and that anyone found there would be detained and searched.
Authorities arrest 54 suspected CJNG operatives in Colima sweep
Mexico's security minister also announced on Wednesday that authorities detained Jorge Armando "N," the leader of a CJNG cell and the alleged mastermind of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo's murder.
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New Porsche driving center near Mexico City lets you test luxury sports cars on...
The first Porsche Driving Center in Latin America, located near Mexico CIty, features a 4-kilometer race track designed by noted Formula 1 architect Hermann Tilke.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
Made in Mexico: José Emilio Pacheco
Although his works have rarely been translated into English, José Emilio Pacheco was one of the greatest Mexican writers of the 20th century, a master of novels, short stories, essays and poems.
MND Local: November news in Puerto Vallarta
Will Uber airport pickups be allowed in Puerto Vallarta? What new resort is opening in the destination soon? Our PV correspondent answers all with a November news roundup.
‘Last time the US came to Mexico, they took half the territory,’ Sheinbaum warns:...
Asked about Trump's comment on Monday that launching "strikes in Mexico to stop drugs" would be "OK" with him, Sheinbaum once again declared that a U.S. military intervention in Mexico "won't happen."
Beyond the stadium: ‘Social World Cup’ program to rally soccer-loving communities around art and...
The months-long cultural agenda offers more than 5,000 activities via a “Conoce México” (“Discover Mexico”) mobile app, including a mini-robotics world championship, the creation of more than 10,000 murals and — in true Mexican fashion — attempts at three Guinness World Records.
1,500 Oxxos in Jalisco will serve as safe spaces for threatened women
The idea is that the ubiquity of the convenience stores, combined with their direct communication via emergency buttons with authorities, helps women find protection quickly and easily.
Responding to sanctions, Mexico cedes slots to US airlines at AICM
The conflict over the allocation of flights and routes came to a head in October when DOT revoked approval for 13 routes operated by Mexican airlines to the U.S. from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and Mexico City International Airport (AICM).
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 21-40
What is Mexico's largest state? How large is the foreign-born population? What percentage of households have a computer? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Sheinbaum blames opposition for funding violent protest: Monday’s mañanera recapped
The main focus of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Monday morning press conference was the protest against insecurity and corruption that took place in Mexico City on Saturday.
New Porsche driving center near Mexico City lets you test luxury sports cars on a F1-quality track
The first Porsche Driving Center in Latin America, located near Mexico CIty, features a 4-kilometer race track designed by noted Formula 1 architect Hermann Tilke.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of 2024
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
Made in Mexico: José Emilio Pacheco
Although his works have rarely been translated into English, José Emilio Pacheco was one of the greatest Mexican writers of the 20th century, a master of novels, short stories, essays and poems.
MND Local: November news in Puerto Vallarta
Will Uber airport pickups be allowed in Puerto Vallarta? What new resort is opening in the destination soon? Our PV correspondent answers all with a November news roundup.
‘Last time the US came to Mexico, they took half the territory,’ Sheinbaum warns: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Asked about Trump's comment on Monday that launching "strikes in Mexico to stop drugs" would be "OK" with him, Sheinbaum once again declared that a U.S. military intervention in Mexico "won't happen."
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already...
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
‘Confidently Wrong about Gentrification in Mexico,’ a new podcast by our CEO
How is gentrification affecting Mexico, and are foreigners to blame? CEO Travis Bembenek addresses questions and misconceptions in a new episode of "Confidently Wrong."
‘Confidently Wrong about Mexico City’: A new podcast from our CEO
Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong about Mexico City," a new podcast addressing misconceptions about Mexico's capital metropolis.
Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A perspective from our...
As U.S. residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States, Mexico has a chance to welcome back a young, motivated and bilingual workforce, Travis Bembenek writes.
‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about banking in Mexico in this week's podcast.
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.34
CAD
13.05
EUR
21.14
Google chooses Puebla state as the site of its first AI lab in Mexico
Google AI Labs is an innovation and research center dedicated to the development, testing and public demonstration of cutting-edge artificial intelligence projects and technologies.
Buen Fin, the annual shopping extravaganza, kicks off across Mexico
The annual shopping extravaganza is no longer simply a mad rush to grab bargains but "a national cause measured by how it improves people’s lives" — and of course by how it delivers great deals.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.34
CAD
13.05
EUR
21.14
‘Last time the US came to Mexico, they took half the territory,’ Sheinbaum warns:...
Asked about Trump's comment on Monday that launching "strikes in Mexico to stop drugs" would be "OK" with him, Sheinbaum once again declared that a U.S. military intervention in Mexico "won't happen."
Sheinbaum blames opposition for funding violent protest: Monday’s mañanera recapped
The main focus of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Monday morning press conference was the protest against insecurity and corruption that took place in Mexico City on Saturday.
Opposition party’s US $114K contract with Gen Z organizer exposed as...
Payments from an opposition political party to a Generation Z influencer, and the upcoming seventh anniversary of the "fourth transformation" political movement were among the issues President Sheinbaum spoke about at her Wednesday morning press conference.
La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families
La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
MND Local: November news in Puerto Vallarta
Will Uber airport pickups be allowed in Puerto Vallarta? What new resort is opening in the destination soon? Our PV correspondent answers all with a November news roundup.
Responding to sanctions, Mexico cedes slots to US airlines at AICM
The conflict over the allocation of flights and routes came to a head in October when DOT revoked approval for 13 routes operated by Mexican airlines to the U.S. from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and Mexico City International Airport (AICM).
Mexico launches ‘Tulum Reborn’ strategy to tackle slump in tourism
The 128-action strategy is centered around four pillars: the orderly regulation of tourist attractions, responsible urban and environmental management, tourism development and promotion and the comprehensive improvement of infrastructure and facilities in Tulum.
AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
‘Confidently Wrong about Mexico City’: A new podcast from our CEO
Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong about Mexico City," a new podcast addressing misconceptions about Mexico's capital metropolis.
Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A perspective from our...
As U.S. residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States, Mexico has a chance to welcome back a young, motivated and bilingual workforce, Travis Bembenek writes.
The real costs of buying a home in Mexico
Ready to buy your dream home in Mexico? Go in knowing the rules and the costs potentially added by fees related to Mexico's unique homebuying process.
The emergence of US-style financing in Mexico’s real estate market
Mexico's real estate marking is changing and in a good way, with new U.S.-style financing models finally available to buyers.
Beyond the stadium: ‘Social World Cup’ program to rally soccer-loving communities around art and...
The months-long cultural agenda offers more than 5,000 activities via a “Conoce México” (“Discover Mexico”) mobile app, including a mini-robotics world championship, the creation of more than 10,000 murals and — in true Mexican fashion — attempts at three Guinness World Records.
Mexican directors are making waves at 2025’s film festivals
Several of this year's best films were made by Mexican directors, with their work receiving showcases not only at cinemas, but at film festivals around the globe.
Why are there no stars in Mexico City’s night sky?
Despite being so high up, there is no night sky — or stars —in Mexico City. Andrea Fischer asked an expert why that is.
The NFL’s ‘Hasta La Muerte’ scores big with Mexican fans
Mexico is the NFL's second-largest market, and the league is making overtures to the almost 40 million football-mad fans in the country.
Responding to sanctions, Mexico cedes slots to US airlines at AICM
The conflict over the allocation of flights and routes came to a head in October when DOT revoked approval for 13 routes operated by Mexican airlines to the U.S. from Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and Mexico City International Airport (AICM).
Mexico launches ‘Tulum Reborn’ strategy to tackle slump in tourism
The 128-action strategy is centered around four pillars: the orderly regulation of tourist attractions, responsible urban and environmental management, tourism development and promotion and the comprehensive improvement of infrastructure and facilities in Tulum.
Taste of Mexico: Rice and pasta
Neither hail from the coutnry, but Mexican rice and pasta have become staples of the cuisine over time. María Meléndez investigates.
What to cook in November
Bel Woodhouse shares her Mexican neighbors' white pozole recipe, plus recipes for peach salsa and spinach enchiladas that take advantage of Mexico's autumn-fresh ingredients.
US senators push legislation that blocks water from going to Mexico
From The Texas Tribune: U.S. senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to limit the United States’ engagement with Mexico after the country failed to deliver water to Texas under a 1944 international water treaty.
From ridge to reef: How Playa Viva’s ReSiMar project is regenerating a coastline and...
ReSiMar was founded as a project to help regenerate the environment near an off-the-grid eco resort in Mexico, but its changing much more than just that.
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.
Made in Mexico: José Emilio Pacheco
Although his works have rarely been translated into English, José Emilio Pacheco was one of the greatest Mexican writers of the 20th century, a master of novels, short stories, essays and poems.
Beyond the stadium: ‘Social World Cup’ program to rally soccer-loving communities around art and physical education
The months-long cultural agenda offers more than 5,000 activities via a “Conoce México” (“Discover Mexico”) mobile app, including a mini-robotics world championship, the creation of more than 10,000 murals and — in true Mexican fashion — attempts at three Guinness World Records.
Mexican directors are making waves at 2025’s film festivals
Several of this year's best films were made by Mexican directors, with their work receiving showcases not only at cinemas, but at film festivals around the globe.
New Porsche driving center near Mexico City lets you test luxury sports cars on a F1-quality track
The first Porsche Driving Center in Latin America, located near Mexico CIty, features a 4-kilometer race track designed by noted Formula 1 architect Hermann Tilke.
Why are there no stars in Mexico City’s night sky?
Despite being so high up, there is no night sky — or stars —in Mexico City. Andrea Fischer asked an expert why that is.
The NFL’s ‘Hasta La Muerte’ scores big with Mexican fans
Mexico is the NFL's second-largest market, and the league is making overtures to the almost 40 million football-mad fans in the country.
Mexico is less than 3 years away from having Latin America’s largest supercomputer
Building the supercomputer will take from two to three years, but Mexico will have access to the Spanish firm BSC's supercomputer starting in January 2026.
Navy removes signs claiming a Mexican beach is US territory
The signs, with text in English and Spanish, claimed that the zone was a U.S. National Defense Area and that anyone found there would be detained and searched.
Authorities arrest 54 suspected CJNG operatives in Colima sweep
Mexico's security minister also announced on Wednesday that authorities detained Jorge Armando "N," the leader of a CJNG cell and the alleged mastermind of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo's murder.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Sustainability meets investment at these Mexican real estate projects
Investing in real estate in Mexico doesn't just mean beachside condos, as these amazing sustainable developments prove.
The real costs of buying a home in Mexico
Ready to buy your dream home in Mexico? Go in knowing the rules and the costs potentially added by fees related to Mexico's unique homebuying process.
The emergence of US-style financing in Mexico’s real estate market
Mexico's real estate marking is changing and in a good way, with new U.S.-style financing models finally available to buyers.
Is Mexico’s agricultural sector experiencing a water crisis?
Inefficiencies in water use are particularly glaring in Mexico, where 75% of the country's available water is earmarked for agriculture. Fortunately, some improvements are being made.
US senators push legislation that blocks water from going to Mexico
From The Texas Tribune: U.S. senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to limit the United States’ engagement with Mexico after the country failed to deliver water to Texas under a 1944 international water treaty.
From ridge to reef: How Playa Viva’s ReSiMar project is regenerating a coastline and...
ReSiMar was founded as a project to help regenerate the environment near an off-the-grid eco resort in Mexico, but its changing much more than just that.
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.
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 21-40
What is Mexico's largest state? How large is the foreign-born population? What percentage of households have a computer? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Sheinbaum blames opposition for funding violent protest: Monday’s mañanera recapped
The main focus of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Monday morning press conference was the protest against insecurity and corruption that took place in Mexico City on Saturday.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 1-20
What is the most common household appliance? How many tortillerías are in operation? What is the average combined monthly household income? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
6 Mexican cheeses recognized at the 2025 World Cheese Awards
A Querétaro quesería won the award for Best Latin American Cheese in what was Mexico's best recent performance at the annual World Cheese Awards.
Taste of Mexico: Rice and pasta
Neither hail from the coutnry, but Mexican rice and pasta have become staples of the cuisine over time. María Meléndez investigates.
What to cook in November
Bel Woodhouse shares her Mexican neighbors' white pozole recipe, plus recipes for peach salsa and spinach enchiladas that take advantage of Mexico's autumn-fresh ingredients.
The New York Times takes aim at Mexico City’s food scene, but misfires
The New York Times recently attacked Mexico City's amazingly complex food scene using simplistic cliches. Our Lydia Carey has a response.
