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Taxco mayor and father rescued from kidnappers in 500-agent security operation
Morena party Mayor of Taxco, Guerrero, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza set out to find his 68-year-old father after he was abducted by armed men on Saturday, but was allegedly kidnapped while he was trying to negotiate his release.
INAH finds trove of pre-Columbian rock art at El Venado archaeological site
Sixteen pre-Columbian cave paintings and petroglyphs were recently discovered in an area of Hidalgo so historically significant that the Mexico-Querétaro railway route was rerouted last year to protect it.
Visiting Cozumel? You could witness Maya astronomical wisdom this Thursday
The phenomenon occurs twice a year, typically in February and October, when the sun aligns perfectly with the upper window of the ancient structure known as El Caracol.
Taxco mayor and father rescued from kidnappers in 500-agent security operation
Morena party Mayor of Taxco, Guerrero, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza set out to find his 68-year-old father after he was abducted by armed men on Saturday, but was allegedly kidnapped while he was trying to negotiate his release.
INAH finds trove of pre-Columbian rock art at El Venado archaeological site
Sixteen pre-Columbian cave paintings and petroglyphs were recently discovered in an area of Hidalgo so historically significant that the Mexico-Querétaro railway route was rerouted last year to protect it.
Visiting Cozumel? You could witness Maya astronomical wisdom this Thursday
The phenomenon occurs twice a year, typically in February and October, when the sun aligns perfectly with the upper window of the ancient structure known as El Caracol.
Sheinbaum demands consular oversight of ICE facilities after 15th Mexican dies in US custody:...
On Tuesday, Sheinbaum highlighted a 31% annual drop in homicides during March and responded to the news that a 49-year-old Mexican citizen had died in ICE custody, saying that her government is referring cases involving negligent "practices" in ICE detention centers to international bodies.
MND Local: The long, sad decline of the vaquita porpoise, and its last remaining...
Mexico's rarest marine animal continues to slide inexorably towards extinction, unless last-ditch conservation attempts can prove successful.
Chocolate adventures in the Yucatán Peninsula
Peggy Sijswerda and husband Pete went in search of chocolate-flavored enchantment in Yucatán, Mexico and Belize, and found plenty of it.
Magnicharters, specializing in beach trip packages, abruptly cancels all flights citing ‘logistical issues’
At least three Mexican airlines — Volaris, Viva and Aeroméxico — stand poised to help the stranded vacationers, and the Quintana Roo governor is assisting with rebookings.
Sheinbaum inaugurates first ‘Economic Well-Being Hub’ in Tlaxcala
The Tlaxcala hub, or Podecobi as they are known, is the first of 15 such development areas, designed to stimulate investment in selected urban areas throughout the country.
Authorities find narcotunnel leading to the US in Sonora
It's the second such discovery since January of last year, when a tunnel was found crossing directly under the Río Bravo (Rio Grande) from Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua to El Paso, Texas.
International arrivals to Mexico up 9.3% in first 2 months of 2026
The strong numbers arrive as Mexico gears up for what could be a landmark summer, with the World Cup projected to bring in 5.5 million additional tourists during June and July.
Mexico’s new foreign minister meets with US ambassador in first days on the job
Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco is well-versed in the various aspects of the Mexico-U.S. relationship, having served as deputy foreign affairs minister for North America prior to succeeding de la Fuente.
Search groups plan pick-up soccer matches to keep Mexico’s disappeared in public eye
In the lead-up to a major demonstration outside of Banorte Stadium on June 11, the groups say they will stage informal soccer games on Sundays in the streets of Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico’s three World Cup host cities.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
Who is Rafael Prieto-Curiel, the mathematician saving Mexico through numbers?
According to an acclaimed Mexican mathematician, cartels are one of the leading employers in Mexico and stopping recruitment is key to reducing violent crime.
Mexico in Numbers: The 10 largest companies in Mexico
State-owned oil company Pemex leads the list of Mexico's biggest companies, in this week's edition of Mexico in Numbers.
Sheinbaum demands consular oversight of ICE facilities after 15th Mexican dies in US custody: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
On Tuesday, Sheinbaum highlighted a 31% annual drop in homicides during March and responded to the news that a 49-year-old Mexican citizen had died in ICE custody, saying that her government is referring cases involving negligent "practices" in ICE detention centers to international bodies.
MND Local: The long, sad decline of the vaquita porpoise, and its last remaining hope to avoid extinction
Mexico's rarest marine animal continues to slide inexorably towards extinction, unless last-ditch conservation attempts can prove successful.
Chocolate adventures in the Yucatán Peninsula
Peggy Sijswerda and husband Pete went in search of chocolate-flavored enchantment in Yucatán, Mexico and Belize, and found plenty of it.
Magnicharters, specializing in beach trip packages, abruptly cancels all flights citing ‘logistical issues’
At least three Mexican airlines — Volaris, Viva and Aeroméxico — stand poised to help the stranded vacationers, and the Quintana Roo governor is assisting with rebookings.
Sheinbaum inaugurates first ‘Economic Well-Being Hub’ in Tlaxcala
The Tlaxcala hub, or Podecobi as they are known, is the first of 15 such development areas, designed to stimulate investment in selected urban areas throughout the country.
Authorities find narcotunnel leading to the US in Sonora
It's the second such discovery since January of last year, when a tunnel was found crossing directly under the Río Bravo (Rio Grande) from Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua to El Paso, Texas.
Sheinbaum inaugurates first ‘Economic Well-Being Hub’ in Tlaxcala
The Tlaxcala hub, or Podecobi as they are known, is the first of 15 such development areas, designed to stimulate investment in selected urban areas throughout the country.
If you know where to look, Mexico is changing quickly: A perspective from our...
Between high-tech exports, shrinking family sizes and an increasingly positive economic outlook, Mexico's future is brighter than ever, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
How safe really is Mexico for expats? A message from Travis Bembenek, CEO of Mexico...
Mexico News Daily introduces a new initiative to provide real answers to the perennial question of safety in Mexico, based on the experiences people who actually live here.
Are animal spirits returning to the business community in Mexico? A perspective from our...
Is optimism returning to Mexico's business community? MND CEO Travis Bembenek thinks the famed animal spirits may finally be stirring.
Insights from the oldest and most prestigious American School in Mexico: A new ‘Confidently...
The latest episode of Confidently Wrong visits the century-old American School Foundation for insight on what it takes to give kids a world-class education outside of their home country.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
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.
China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers.
USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.
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If you know where to look, Mexico is changing quickly: A perspective from our...
Between high-tech exports, shrinking family sizes and an increasingly positive economic outlook, Mexico's future is brighter than ever, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
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
17.26
CAD
12.54
EUR
20.36
Mexico’s new foreign minister meets with US ambassador in first days on the job
Foreign Affairs Minister Roberto Velasco is well-versed in the various aspects of the Mexico-U.S. relationship, having served as deputy foreign affairs minister for North America prior to succeeding de la Fuente.
Sheinbaum praises Pope’s Christianity following Trump’s attack: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Asked about recent "exchanges" between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, President Sheinbaum said, "The Pope has been constantly calling for peace, which is something that we praise."
Sheinbaum demands consular oversight of ICE facilities after 15th Mexican dies...
On Tuesday, Sheinbaum highlighted a 31% annual drop in homicides during March and responded to the news that a 49-year-old Mexican citizen had died in ICE custody, saying that her government is referring cases involving negligent "practices" in ICE detention centers to international bodies.
Mexican dad jokes: Harder than ours
Somewhere between cringe humor and the glorious double entendre sits the ultimate art form: The Mexican dad joke.
Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly
Mexico's new Universal Health Service will allow patients to seek care at any public health institution — IMSS, ISSSTE, or IMSS Bienestar — when cross-institutional services launch in January 2027.
Is it crazy to move to Mexico with a middle schooler? A new ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
Doing just about anything with a middle schooler can be a challenge. So what is it like moving to Mexico with a tween? That's the theme of this week's "Confidently Wrong" podcast.
Visiting Cozumel? You could witness Maya astronomical wisdom this Thursday
The phenomenon occurs twice a year, typically in February and October, when the sun aligns perfectly with the upper window of the ancient structure known as El Caracol.
Magnicharters, specializing in beach trip packages, abruptly cancels all flights citing ‘logistical issues’
At least three Mexican airlines — Volaris, Viva and Aeroméxico — stand poised to help the stranded vacationers, and the Quintana Roo governor is assisting with rebookings.
International arrivals to Mexico up 9.3% in first 2 months of 2026
The strong numbers arrive as Mexico gears up for what could be a landmark summer, with the World Cup projected to bring in 5.5 million additional tourists during June and July.
Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly
Mexico's new Universal Health Service will allow patients to seek care at any public health institution — IMSS, ISSSTE, or IMSS Bienestar — when cross-institutional services launch in January 2027.
Is it crazy to move to Mexico with a middle schooler? A new ‘Confidently Wrong’...
Doing just about anything with a middle schooler can be a challenge. So what is it like moving to Mexico with a tween? That's the theme of this week's "Confidently Wrong" podcast.
How safe really is Mexico for expats? A message from Travis Bembenek, CEO of Mexico...
Mexico News Daily introduces a new initiative to provide real answers to the perennial question of safety in Mexico, based on the experiences people who actually live here.
Are animal spirits returning to the business community in Mexico? A perspective from our...
Is optimism returning to Mexico's business community? MND CEO Travis Bembenek thinks the famed animal spirits may finally be stirring.
Highest housing prices in Mexico? That would be Mexico City, Baja California Sur and...
The average price of a house in Mexico is 1.86 million pesos (US $104,323). In Mexico City, that average more than doubles. And if you really want to live in a beach resort community, well, those averages don't apply.
MND Local: The Baja business deal that soured Trump on Mexico
The Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico was meant to a crown jewel in a property empire, but its failure left its namesake feeling bitter.
Visiting Cozumel? You could witness Maya astronomical wisdom this Thursday
The phenomenon occurs twice a year, typically in February and October, when the sun aligns perfectly with the upper window of the ancient structure known as El Caracol.
The short reign of Emperor Agustín I in Mexico
Emperor Agustín I was the first leader of Mexico following its independence from Spain, but his reign was anything but peaceful.
‘Whales or gas’: Opposition builds against LNG projects in Gulf of California
A liquified natural gas project that would use the Gulf of California as a shipping lane threatens massive and irreversible environmental damage. But artists and activists are fighting back.
A peek inside Guadalajara’s most exclusive country clubs
Guadalajara's country clubs may be accessible for those who play tennis, but becoming a member is something else entirely.
Magnicharters, specializing in beach trip packages, abruptly cancels all flights citing ‘logistical issues’
At least three Mexican airlines — Volaris, Viva and Aeroméxico — stand poised to help the stranded vacationers, and the Quintana Roo governor is assisting with rebookings.
International arrivals to Mexico up 9.3% in first 2 months of 2026
The strong numbers arrive as Mexico gears up for what could be a landmark summer, with the World Cup projected to bring in 5.5 million additional tourists during June and July.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
3 authentic Mexican recipes (and secret cooking tips) from my abuelita
Ever wanted to know how to make authentic Mexican frijoles refritos? MND writer Gaby Solis shares her grandmother's recipe, plus recipes for chilaquiles and other Mexican comfort foods.
Mexico City’s traditional agricultural canals are at risk of disappearing. Meet the activists trying...
Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
Building materials company Holcim to invest US $20M in its water conservation strategy
To date, Holcim has cut its water extraction volume by 58% by increasing the use of treated wastewater, recirculation technologies and predictive maintenance, which it implements at 71% of its plants in Mexico.
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.
INAH finds trove of pre-Columbian rock art at El Venado archaeological site
Sixteen pre-Columbian cave paintings and petroglyphs were recently discovered in an area of Hidalgo so historically significant that the Mexico-Querétaro railway route was rerouted last year to protect it.
Visiting Cozumel? You could witness Maya astronomical wisdom this Thursday
The phenomenon occurs twice a year, typically in February and October, when the sun aligns perfectly with the upper window of the ancient structure known as El Caracol.
The short reign of Emperor Agustín I in Mexico
Emperor Agustín I was the first leader of Mexico following its independence from Spain, but his reign was anything but peaceful.
MND Local: The long, sad decline of the vaquita porpoise, and its last remaining hope to avoid extinction
Mexico's rarest marine animal continues to slide inexorably towards extinction, unless last-ditch conservation attempts can prove successful.
‘Whales or gas’: Opposition builds against LNG projects in Gulf of California
A liquified natural gas project that would use the Gulf of California as a shipping lane threatens massive and irreversible environmental damage. But artists and activists are fighting back.
A peek inside Guadalajara’s most exclusive country clubs
Guadalajara's country clubs may be accessible for those who play tennis, but becoming a member is something else entirely.
Taxco mayor and father rescued from kidnappers in 500-agent security operation
Morena party Mayor of Taxco, Guerrero, Juan Andrés Vega Carranza set out to find his 68-year-old father after he was abducted by armed men on Saturday, but was allegedly kidnapped while he was trying to negotiate his release.
Sheinbaum inaugurates first ‘Economic Well-Being Hub’ in Tlaxcala
The Tlaxcala hub, or Podecobi as they are known, is the first of 15 such development areas, designed to stimulate investment in selected urban areas throughout the country.
Authorities find narcotunnel leading to the US in Sonora
It's the second such discovery since January of last year, when a tunnel was found crossing directly under the Río Bravo (Rio Grande) from Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua to El Paso, Texas.
International arrivals to Mexico up 9.3% in first 2 months of 2026
The strong numbers arrive as Mexico gears up for what could be a landmark summer, with the World Cup projected to bring in 5.5 million additional tourists during June and July.
What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico
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.
Highest housing prices in Mexico? That would be Mexico City, Baja California Sur and...
The average price of a house in Mexico is 1.86 million pesos (US $104,323). In Mexico City, that average more than doubles. And if you really want to live in a beach resort community, well, those averages don't apply.
MND Local: The Baja business deal that soured Trump on Mexico
The Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico was meant to a crown jewel in a property empire, but its failure left its namesake feeling bitter.
On the ground with the Guadalajara water crisis
Protests continue in Guadalajara, despite the recent firing of the head of Guadalajara's water agency amid an ongoing water crisis.
Mexico City’s traditional agricultural canals are at risk of disappearing. Meet the activists trying...
Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
Building materials company Holcim to invest US $20M in its water conservation strategy
To date, Holcim has cut its water extraction volume by 58% by increasing the use of treated wastewater, recirculation technologies and predictive maintenance, which it implements at 71% of its plants in Mexico.
Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
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.
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.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
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.
China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers.
USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
Who is Rafael Prieto-Curiel, the mathematician saving Mexico through numbers?
According to an acclaimed Mexican mathematician, cartels are one of the leading employers in Mexico and stopping recruitment is key to reducing violent crime.
Mexico in Numbers: The 10 largest companies in Mexico
State-owned oil company Pemex leads the list of Mexico's biggest companies, in this week's edition of Mexico in Numbers.
The Holy Week tradition that keeps Mexican residents united in San Miguel de Allende
In this tight-knit city that's rapidly embracing outsiders, San Miguel's centuries-old tradition of creating a homemade Friday of Sorrows altar for public viewing is a community constant.
Chocolate adventures in the Yucatán Peninsula
Peggy Sijswerda and husband Pete went in search of chocolate-flavored enchantment in Yucatán, Mexico and Belize, and found plenty of it.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
3 authentic Mexican recipes (and secret cooking tips) from my abuelita
Ever wanted to know how to make authentic Mexican frijoles refritos? MND writer Gaby Solis shares her grandmother's recipe, plus recipes for chilaquiles and other Mexican comfort foods.
Made in Mexico: Grupo Herdez
Grupo Herdez doesn't just manufacture food for people in Mexico to eat, in important ways, it's also deciding which foods matter most and which recipes are being preserved.
