From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast

A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
Tourists stroll beneath palm trees on the streets of Sayulita, Mexico

From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast

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A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
A soldier displays seized handguns

The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO

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From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.

MND Tutor | Plan México

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Learn about the Mexican government's multibillion dollar bet on domestic manufacturing and learn Spanish at the same time in this week's MND Tutor.
Tourists stroll beneath palm trees on the streets of Sayulita, Mexico

From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...

0
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
A soldier displays seized handguns

The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO

0
From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.

MND Tutor | Plan México

0
Learn about the Mexican government's multibillion dollar bet on domestic manufacturing and learn Spanish at the same time in this week's MND Tutor.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: March 14th

0
Screwworms, soccer and security: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Silk sanctuary of Oaxaca

San Pedro Cajonos: The silk sanctuary of Oaxaca

0
The Silk Sanctuary of San Pedro Cajonos in Oaxaca turns out some of the world's most beautiful silk, courtesy of Indigenous Zapotec artisans and of course native silkworms.
Rancho La Puerta

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

0
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.
Foreigners in Mexico are bringing an eroding gentrification phenomenon that heavily affects the local population.

Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico

0
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
Frida

Netflix will develop another Frida-Diego offering, this time as a streamed series

0
Frida has had her commercial Hollywood moment with Salma Hayek and her contemplative and challenging Mexican cinematic exploration with Ofelia Medina. Soon it will be TV streaming's turn.
Veracruz Gov.

Veracruz governor blames private vessel for 200-kilometer Gulf Coast oil spill

1
The spill, which has spread to over 200 kilometers of Mexico's Gulf Coast beaches, has been traced to a private oil tanker off the coast of Tabasco.
An image of the Michelin Guide logo next to a spread of food on a restaurant table

Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition

1
Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states.

Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact

0
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
two newbordn leopards

Irapuato zoo welcomes a pair of rare African leopard cubs

0
The twin births are not only welcome for the vulnerable African leopard species, but also for animal lovers in Mexico who may otherwise never have a chance to observe the big cats.
bidding farewell to a deceased child

‘La Muerte Niña’: Why do Mexican families keep pictures of their deceased children?

1
La Muerte Niña, the Mexican funerary practice of preparing deceased children for photographs or paintings, dates back centuries — and there's a reason behind it.
salpicón de res

What to cook this March

3
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.

Sheinbaum celebrates 44% decline in homicides: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

4
On Tuesday, the government reported the latest homicide numbers, which are considered the most important indicator of the national security situation and a key barometer of the progress that has been made in addressing Mexico's serious crime problems.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: March 14th

0
Screwworms, soccer and security: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Silk sanctuary of Oaxaca

San Pedro Cajonos: The silk sanctuary of Oaxaca

0
The Silk Sanctuary of San Pedro Cajonos in Oaxaca turns out some of the world's most beautiful silk, courtesy of Indigenous Zapotec artisans and of course native silkworms.
Rancho La Puerta

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

0
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.
Foreigners in Mexico are bringing an eroding gentrification phenomenon that heavily affects the local population.

Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico

0
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
Frida

Netflix will develop another Frida-Diego offering, this time as a streamed series

0
Frida has had her commercial Hollywood moment with Salma Hayek and her contemplative and challenging Mexican cinematic exploration with Ofelia Medina. Soon it will be TV streaming's turn.
Veracruz Gov.

Veracruz governor blames private vessel for 200-kilometer Gulf Coast oil spill

1
The spill, which has spread to over 200 kilometers of Mexico's Gulf Coast beaches, has been traced to a private oil tanker off the coast of Tabasco.

Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no...

0
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
Tourists stroll beneath palm trees on the streets of Sayulita, Mexico

From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...

0
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
A soldier displays seized handguns

The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO

0
From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.
A view of a Mexican street in Tapalpa, Jalisco

Mexico after El Mencho: The ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast shares insider perspectives

2
Mexico News Daily's podcast takes a break from its season 2 programming to share two new episodes on the state of Mexico after El Mencho's fall — including firsthand accounts from Jalisco residents.
Mexican marines inspect a burned car in Puerto Vallarta

In the wake of another fallen cartel leader, 10 reasons why this time could...

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After the fall of a major cartel leader, conventional wisdom predicts more violence. Mexico News Daily's CEO makes the case for why this time could genuinely be different.

Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact

0
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
USTR AND SE

Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada

2
Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
sad, unhappy Trump

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?

19
The ruling frees Mexico from paying certain Trump tariffs, such as the "fentanyl tariff" and the "reciprocal tariffs," though other exporting nations will probably get more relief than Mexico.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.95
CAD
13.00
EUR
20.58
Pemex gas station prices

Mexico extends its gas price cap as the Iran war spikes oil prices

3
The federal government has renewed a voluntary gas price cap pact with 96% of the country's gas stations, aiming to keep regular gasoline below 24 pesos per liter amid surging global oil prices.
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú and his son in a crowd at the Mexican National Palace

More Mexicans than ever made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List

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Twenty-four Mexicans made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List, with a combined worth of $267.3 billion — up more than 60% over last year's total.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.95
CAD
13.00
EUR
20.58
Rubén Moreira and Alejandro Moreno at a PRI party press conference

Time for plan B: Sheinbaum’s electoral reform fails in the lower house

8
The president is preparing a scaled-back alternative to her electoral reform proposal after Mexico's lower house dealt her a rare defeat Wednesday, with key allies breaking ranks to vote down the bill.
President Sheinbaum speaks into a microphone at a press conference

Sheinbaum shares her next steps after electoral reform setback: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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The president also expressed support for protesting taxi drivers and promised an update on the whereabouts of El Mencho's lover at her Thursday morning press conference.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference podium

Sheinbaum applauds US-Cuba talks: Friday’s mañanera recapped

3
The last mañanera of the week took place in Colima, where officials reported on security developments for the tiny, troubled Pacific state and Sheinbaum reasserted Mexico's support for Cuba.
Tourists stroll beneath palm trees on the streets of Sayulita, Mexico

From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast

0
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
A man holds a baby and a child's hand standing on the street of a Mexican town

Lessons from 52 years of bilingual education in San Miguel: ‘Confidently Wrong’ talks to Escuela Vasconcelos

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How can English-speaking children join a bilingual program? Graciela Salazar, principal of San Miguel's beloved bilingual school, has the answers to that and other questions on this week's episode of "Confidently Wrong."
A blonde mother and child walk down the streets of San Cristobal, Chiapas.

What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples on the front lines

0
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
National Guardsmen watch cars pull up to terminal 2 of Mexico City International Airport

Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at Mexico City airport

6
National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up.
Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Los Cabos’ ever changing tourist economy

2
There are always trends in tourism, but the current ones are changing the face of tourism in Los Cabos, in a way that threatens many local businesses.
Passengers walk through a terminal at Mexico City International Airport

Taxi drivers announce blockade at Mexico City International Airport

11
Access roads to Terminal 1 and 2 of Mexico City International Airport (AICM) is set to be blocked Wednesday as taxi drivers protest the government’s ongoing support for ride-hailing apps operating at the capital’s airport. 
A man holds a baby and a child's hand standing on the street of a Mexican town

Lessons from 52 years of bilingual education in San Miguel: ‘Confidently Wrong’ talks to...

1
How can English-speaking children join a bilingual program? Graciela Salazar, principal of San Miguel's beloved bilingual school, has the answers to that and other questions on this week's episode of "Confidently Wrong."
A blonde mother and child walk down the streets of San Cristobal, Chiapas.

What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples...

0
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
A soldier displays seized handguns

The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO

0
From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.
A view of a Mexican street in Tapalpa, Jalisco

Mexico after El Mencho: The ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast shares insider perspectives

2
Mexico News Daily's podcast takes a break from its season 2 programming to share two new episodes on the state of Mexico after El Mencho's fall — including firsthand accounts from Jalisco residents.
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya

0
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.

Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you

5
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Frida

Netflix will develop another Frida-Diego offering, this time as a streamed series

0
Frida has had her commercial Hollywood moment with Salma Hayek and her contemplative and challenging Mexican cinematic exploration with Ofelia Medina. Soon it will be TV streaming's turn.
Mexican directors in Hollywood

How Mexico reshaped Hollywood — and then outgrew it

0
Mexican directors like Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro González Iñárritu were lauded with Oscars, but a new generation of Mexican fillmmakers may have a greater impact.
Monarch butterflies dead

Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration

3
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
Italian besibol team

Upstart Italy knocks Mexico out of World Baseball Classic . . . and the...

0
The day started out with Mexico savoring a chance to advance to the knockout round while knocking the U.S. out of the tournament. Instead, it was the Tri that got eliminated.
Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Los Cabos’ ever changing tourist economy

2
There are always trends in tourism, but the current ones are changing the face of tourism in Los Cabos, in a way that threatens many local businesses.
Passengers walk through a terminal at Mexico City International Airport

Taxi drivers announce blockade at Mexico City International Airport

11
Access roads to Terminal 1 and 2 of Mexico City International Airport (AICM) is set to be blocked Wednesday as taxi drivers protest the government’s ongoing support for ride-hailing apps operating at the capital’s airport. 
salpicón de res

What to cook this March

3
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.
Masala y Maíz in Mexico City

Michelin-starred Masala y Maíz celebrates International Women’s Month with series of one-night-only dinners

0
Something special is happening at Masala y Maíz in March. In honor of International Women's Month, the acclaimed Mexico City restaurant is welcoming in guest female chefs from around the globe.
Lake Chapala

Battle over Chapala aqueduct tests Mexico’s transparency laws

1
Jalisco's government has refused to release the blueprints for a new aqueduct in Lake Chapala, leading to controversy over the project.
man's legs on dry ground

Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands

3
Climate change in the borderlands between the U.S. and Mexico, in an area already beset by extreme heat and drought, is creating numerous challenges for both governments.
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.
Silk sanctuary of Oaxaca

San Pedro Cajonos: The silk sanctuary of Oaxaca

0
The Silk Sanctuary of San Pedro Cajonos in Oaxaca turns out some of the world's most beautiful silk, courtesy of Indigenous Zapotec artisans and of course native silkworms.
Frida

Netflix will develop another Frida-Diego offering, this time as a streamed series

0
Frida has had her commercial Hollywood moment with Salma Hayek and her contemplative and challenging Mexican cinematic exploration with Ofelia Medina. Soon it will be TV streaming's turn.
Mexican directors in Hollywood

How Mexico reshaped Hollywood — and then outgrew it

0
Mexican directors like Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro González Iñárritu were lauded with Oscars, but a new generation of Mexican fillmmakers may have a greater impact.
Foreigners in Mexico are bringing an eroding gentrification phenomenon that heavily affects the local population.

Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico

0
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
Monarch butterflies dead

Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration

3
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
Italian besibol team

Upstart Italy knocks Mexico out of World Baseball Classic . . . and the Olympics

0
The day started out with Mexico savoring a chance to advance to the knockout round while knocking the U.S. out of the tournament. Instead, it was the Tri that got eliminated.
A soldier displays seized handguns

The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO

0
From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.
Veracruz Gov.

Veracruz governor blames private vessel for 200-kilometer Gulf Coast oil spill

1
The spill, which has spread to over 200 kilometers of Mexico's Gulf Coast beaches, has been traced to a private oil tanker off the coast of Tabasco.
two newbordn leopards

Irapuato zoo welcomes a pair of rare African leopard cubs

0
The twin births are not only welcome for the vulnerable African leopard species, but also for animal lovers in Mexico who may otherwise never have a chance to observe the big cats.
search group

Anonymous call leads to 5 clandestine graves in Baja California Sur

0
The citizen search group thanked the person who gave the tip, and reminded the public that any such help is guaranteed to be anonymous: “Our only desire is to find our missing relatives.”
Huatulco Convention Center

Stranded assets in Huatulco: How 2 major tourism projects became frozen in legal and...

1
A golf course and a convention center, two key projects for tourism in Huatulco, are now closed and in legal limbo. The question is: Why?
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya

0
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.

Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you

5
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Mexican soldiers hand out supplies in the wake of Hurricane John

Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks

0
From Chihuahua to Chiapas, climate change threatens much of Mexico. A former U.S. climate security expert offers insight into how our changing world brings new challenges.
Lake Chapala

Battle over Chapala aqueduct tests Mexico’s transparency laws

1
Jalisco's government has refused to release the blueprints for a new aqueduct in Lake Chapala, leading to controversy over the project.
man's legs on dry ground

Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands

3
Climate change in the borderlands between the U.S. and Mexico, in an area already beset by extreme heat and drought, is creating numerous challenges for both governments.
Rancho La Puerta

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

0
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.

Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact

0
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
USTR AND SE

Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada

2
Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
sad, unhappy Trump

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?

19
The ruling frees Mexico from paying certain Trump tariffs, such as the "fentanyl tariff" and the "reciprocal tariffs," though other exporting nations will probably get more relief than Mexico.
bidding farewell to a deceased child

‘La Muerte Niña’: Why do Mexican families keep pictures of their deceased children?

1
La Muerte Niña, the Mexican funerary practice of preparing deceased children for photographs or paintings, dates back centuries — and there's a reason behind it.
salpicón de res

What to cook this March

3
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.

Sheinbaum celebrates 44% decline in homicides: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

4
On Tuesday, the government reported the latest homicide numbers, which are considered the most important indicator of the national security situation and a key barometer of the progress that has been made in addressing Mexico's serious crime problems.
Mexican security officials meeting with FIFA representatives at a long meeting table showing the Mexican seal with the word "seguridad"

Security cabinet meets with FIFA to coordinate World Cup safety plans

1
Mexican officials met with FIFA in Mexico City this week on President Sheinbaum's orders, as Mexico looks to reassure visitors ahead of the June competition.
An image of the Michelin Guide logo next to a spread of food on a restaurant table

Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition

1
Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states.
salpicón de res

What to cook this March

3
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.
Masala y Maíz in Mexico City

Michelin-starred Masala y Maíz celebrates International Women’s Month with series of one-night-only dinners

0
Something special is happening at Masala y Maíz in March. In honor of International Women's Month, the acclaimed Mexico City restaurant is welcoming in guest female chefs from around the globe.
Juan Carlos Yerenas, left, accepts the World's Best Coffee Shops award for his café, El Terrible Juan. At right, espresso brews at Histórico Café Tostador in Chiapas

These 3 Mexican coffee shops rank among the best in the world

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From Chiapas to Guadalajara to Mexico City, these three Mexican coffee shops showcase Mexico's coffee heritage while serving up world-class brews.