Wednesday, December 31, 2025

A changing Mexico: Gentrification and protest in 2025

Mexicans and expats alike take on the most contentious subject of 2025 in this selection of pieces on gentrification in Mexico.
Mission at San Jose del Cabo, 1769

Mission days in old Los Cabos: the Jesuit Era

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In 1730, the first mission was established at San José del Cabo. However, its future was soon imperiled, creating a legacy that still echoes in Los Cabos three centuries later.
Puerto Vallarta

Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta

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Depression is not uncommon during the holiday season, and just because you've traveled to beautiful Mexico is no guarantee it won't come with you.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
Mission at San Jose del Cabo, 1769

Mission days in old Los Cabos: the Jesuit Era

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In 1730, the first mission was established at San José del Cabo. However, its future was soon imperiled, creating a legacy that still echoes in Los Cabos three centuries later.
Puerto Vallarta

Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta

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Depression is not uncommon during the holiday season, and just because you've traveled to beautiful Mexico is no guarantee it won't come with you.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
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Pemex signs

Pemex reports disappointing November as export revenues plunge 50%

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Oil exports, revenue and production have been consistently below government-set targets, and as of November, the figures are below last year's levels.
winter tourism in Guanajuato, Mexico

Nearly 5M tourists to visit Mexico during end-of-year season

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Mexico is expecting 4.9 million tourists for the 2025-2026 year-end holidays, a 5% increase over 2024-2025, according to Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez Zamora.
Health Minister David Kershenobich stands next to a graph indicating a jump in the number of aspiring medical residents in Mexico during his presentation at the mañanera on Tuesday.

Health minister seeks to create a culture of organ donation with new campaign

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Approximately three to four people per million donate their organs in Mexico — compared to 42 per million in the United States — making it one of the countries with the lowest donation rates in the world, given its population. 
artifact

Mexico has recovered more than 2,000 historical artifacts from abroad in 2025

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Most of the recovery was the result of international cooperation rather than coercion, as foreign residents voluntarily handed over pieces in their possession to Mexican consulates abroad.
Grecia Quiroz

10th suspect arrested in the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo

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No information was forthcoming about the new suspect, but one of the previous detainees is thought to be the mastermind of the murder. Seven others were bodyguards of the mayor.
Bitter melon

The wild world of Mexico’s tiniest edible treasures

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Mexico is not only home to an incredible diversity of fruits and vegetables, it also home to some of the tiniest and tastiest versions of these you're ever likely to see.
Mexico City

The best boutique hotels in Mexico City, according to hoteliers

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What are the best boutique hotels in Mexico City? That's what we asked the city's top hoteliers for their picks.
Sheinbaum announced that the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) and the Oaxaca state prosecutor’s office will investigate the cause of the derailment that killed 13 people on Sunday.

Sheinbaum outlines immediate priorities, orders probe into Interoceanic Train derailment: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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Following Naval Minister Admiral Raymundo Morales' briefing on the fatal derailment of the Interoceanic Train, President Sheinbaum laid out the government's three core priorities moving forward.
tigres del norte on the Simpsons

Los Tigres del Norte debut a new corrido on ‘The Simpsons’

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After 37 years, the longest-running comedy show welcomed the norteña band with what the producer called "a tip of the hat to our huge Mexican/Mexican-American fanbase.”

A Mexican perspective on the year

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MND's team of Mexican writers tackle everything from singing drug lords to the challenges of being a Mexican abroad.
Three dogs sit in front of the pyramid of Chichén Itzá

The top México mágico moments of 2025: Mystical eagles, stargazing pups and a killer...

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As the year winds to a close, we take a look back at the quirky, bizarre and inspiring stories that captured Mexico's imagination in 2025.

2025 according to Sarah DeVries

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Mexico News Daily's favorite opinion writer had some thoughts about how this year went. We collected the best.
Pemex signs

Pemex reports disappointing November as export revenues plunge 50%

1
Oil exports, revenue and production have been consistently below government-set targets, and as of November, the figures are below last year's levels.
winter tourism in Guanajuato, Mexico

Nearly 5M tourists to visit Mexico during end-of-year season

0
Mexico is expecting 4.9 million tourists for the 2025-2026 year-end holidays, a 5% increase over 2024-2025, according to Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez Zamora.
Health Minister David Kershenobich stands next to a graph indicating a jump in the number of aspiring medical residents in Mexico during his presentation at the mañanera on Tuesday.

Health minister seeks to create a culture of organ donation with new campaign

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Approximately three to four people per million donate their organs in Mexico — compared to 42 per million in the United States — making it one of the countries with the lowest donation rates in the world, given its population. 
artifact

Mexico has recovered more than 2,000 historical artifacts from abroad in 2025

0
Most of the recovery was the result of international cooperation rather than coercion, as foreign residents voluntarily handed over pieces in their possession to Mexican consulates abroad.
Grecia Quiroz

10th suspect arrested in the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo

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No information was forthcoming about the new suspect, but one of the previous detainees is thought to be the mastermind of the murder. Seven others were bodyguards of the mayor.
Bitter melon

The wild world of Mexico’s tiniest edible treasures

0
Mexico is not only home to an incredible diversity of fruits and vegetables, it also home to some of the tiniest and tastiest versions of these you're ever likely to see.
President Sheinbaum and Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.

Mexico’s year in review: The 10 biggest business and economics stories...

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2025 was a year of mixed fortunes for the Mexican economy. Here are the 10 events and indicators that will help you get the full picture as we approach 2026.
A view of Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City at twilight

How accurate were my 2025 predictions for Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

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How did Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek do on his 2025 predictions for Mexico? Read on to find out!
A family takes photos near a sculpture of the word #TULUM

Social media herd mentality, Tulum edition: A perspective from our CEO

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Tulum's social media-driven tourism boom has turned into a bust. But what you see online doesn't always line up with reality, Travis Bembenek writes.
Workers in neon vests cross Avenida Juárez in Mexico City carrying ladders

Mexico is becoming friendlier to labor, but there’s one big problem: A perspective from...

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As conditions for workers improve in Mexico, labor productivity needs to follow suit, writes Travis Bembenek. But how?
Water drips from an outdoor spigot

Confidently Wrong about Water in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

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Is it still necessary to avoid drinking tap water? What do water shortages mean for the construction of new homes? Travis Bembenek covers these questions and more in a new MND podcast.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
Canadian flag

Canada to send largest-ever trade mission to Mexico in 2026

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The Feb. 15-20 trade mission will focus on opportunities in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, information communications technology and clean energy sectors, as well as creative industries.
A plume of smoke rises from a cargo tanker at sea

China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’

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The new tariffs are not a political measure but rather aim to protect Mexican industry from cheap imports, Economy Minister Ebrard said Thursday.
MXN - Mexican Peso
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18.01
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21.14
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
BMV

Mexican stocks end a banner year, even outperforming Wall Street

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The strong stock market flew in the face of dire predictions after U.S. President Trump imposed tariffs, as did the increasing value of the peso against the dollar.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.01
CAD
13.14
EUR
21.14
President Sheinbaum and her husband in front of a Christmas tree

President Sheinbaum celebrates love, fraternity and Mexican values in Christmas message

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"We are the shared word, the plate served with love, the laugh that heals and the memory that keeps company," she said, thanking elders who "teach us to resist with dignity and love with the soul."
Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México. 22 de diciembre 2025. La presidenta constitucional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, la Doctora Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo en conferencia de prensa matutina en el salón de la Tesorería de Palacio Nacional. La acompañan: Iván Escalante, Procurador Federal del Consumidor (Profeco) y Alfonso Suárez del Real, asesor político de la Coordinación de Comunicación Social. Enlace con Efraín Morales López, Director General de la Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA). Foto: Hazel Cárdenas/Presidencia

Where will Mexico’s president spend Christmas?

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President Sheinbaum announced Monday that she will spend three days away from Mexico City to celebrate Christmas with her family, marking her first official break since taking office.
Sheinbaum announced that the Federal Attorney General’s Office (FGR) and the Oaxaca state prosecutor’s office will investigate the cause of the derailment that killed 13 people on Sunday.

Sheinbaum outlines immediate priorities, orders probe into Interoceanic Train derailment: Monday’s...

1
Following Naval Minister Admiral Raymundo Morales' briefing on the fatal derailment of the Interoceanic Train, President Sheinbaum laid out the government's three core priorities moving forward.
"Fuera gringo!" is the battle cry of an emerging anti-gentrification movement in Mexico City.

A changing Mexico: Gentrification and protest in 2025

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Mexicans and expats alike take on the most contentious subject of 2025 in this selection of pieces on gentrification in Mexico.

A Mexican perspective on the year

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MND's team of Mexican writers tackle everything from singing drug lords to the challenges of being a Mexican abroad.

2025 according to Sarah DeVries

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Mexico News Daily's favorite opinion writer had some thoughts about how this year went. We collected the best.
winter tourism in Guanajuato, Mexico

Nearly 5M tourists to visit Mexico during end-of-year season

0
Mexico is expecting 4.9 million tourists for the 2025-2026 year-end holidays, a 5% increase over 2024-2025, according to Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez Zamora.
Mexico City

The best boutique hotels in Mexico City, according to hoteliers

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What are the best boutique hotels in Mexico City? That's what we asked the city's top hoteliers for their picks.
AIFA

AIFA’s passenger volume is up 12% this year as airport targets 9M by 2026

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Mexico City's newest airport is expected to reach the 7 million milestone for 2025 despite the cancellation of 11 international routes by the U.S. Department of Transportation that eliminated some 84,000 passengers.

A Mexican perspective on the year

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MND's team of Mexican writers tackle everything from singing drug lords to the challenges of being a Mexican abroad.

2025 according to Sarah DeVries

8
Mexico News Daily's favorite opinion writer had some thoughts about how this year went. We collected the best.
A family takes photos near a sculpture of the word #TULUM

Social media herd mentality, Tulum edition: A perspective from our CEO

9
Tulum's social media-driven tourism boom has turned into a bust. But what you see online doesn't always line up with reality, Travis Bembenek writes.
Workers in neon vests cross Avenida Juárez in Mexico City carrying ladders

Mexico is becoming friendlier to labor, but there’s one big problem: A perspective from...

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As conditions for workers improve in Mexico, labor productivity needs to follow suit, writes Travis Bembenek. But how?
San Miguel de Allende real estate listing

Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...

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Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.
A team of architects and engineers reviews blueprints on a stack of concrete blocks at a home building construction site in Mexico.

Investing from scratch: When your dream is building property in Mexico 

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Building a home in Mexico can be a dream come true or a nightmare, depending on how well you understand the geography where you're building, Mexican law and your rights and obligations.
tigres del norte on the Simpsons

Los Tigres del Norte debut a new corrido on ‘The Simpsons’

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After 37 years, the longest-running comedy show welcomed the norteña band with what the producer called "a tip of the hat to our huge Mexican/Mexican-American fanbase.”

From dinosaurs to despots: Mexico before the 20th century

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Historian Bob Pateman looks at some of the moments that shaped modern Mexico, from asteroids to conflict to exhibitions, as we look back on some of the best articles of the year.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta holiday celebrations

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Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.

Mexico’s only Triple-Crown hiker launches 2,000-km Baja California Trail project

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From the U.S. border to the deserts of the south, Zelzín Aketzalli's hike offers walkers the chance to take in some unique natural wonders.
Mexico City

The best boutique hotels in Mexico City, according to hoteliers

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What are the best boutique hotels in Mexico City? That's what we asked the city's top hoteliers for their picks.
AIFA

AIFA’s passenger volume is up 12% this year as airport targets 9M by 2026

4
Mexico City's newest airport is expected to reach the 7 million milestone for 2025 despite the cancellation of 11 international routes by the U.S. Department of Transportation that eliminated some 84,000 passengers.

Aguas frescas, corn, salsa, tlayuda and unique ingredients — the best of MND food...

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Tacos, corn, coffee and hibiscus, we've collected the very best of Mexico News Daily's food writing in 2025.
Mexican treats for Christmas

The best Mexican treats to enjoy this Christmas

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Mexico's seasonal Christmas treats are steeped in sugary nostalgia for those who grew in the country, and a delicious discovery at any age for those who didn't.
The outcome of the new bilateral agreement allows Mexico more time to make its required water deliveries, though President Sheinbaum emphasized on Monday that Mexico is not handing over water that "we don't have."

Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries

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Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
The Nuevo Laredo International Wastewater Treatment Plant in Mexico seen across the Rio Grande from Laredo.

Inside the binational effort to clean up the Rio Grande

Nuevo Laredo used to dump millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande daily. Now the city is cleaning up its act, thanks to a determined mayor with support on both sides of the border.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

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What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

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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.
artifact

Mexico has recovered more than 2,000 historical artifacts from abroad in 2025

0
Most of the recovery was the result of international cooperation rather than coercion, as foreign residents voluntarily handed over pieces in their possession to Mexican consulates abroad.
tigres del norte on the Simpsons

Los Tigres del Norte debut a new corrido on ‘The Simpsons’

1
After 37 years, the longest-running comedy show welcomed the norteña band with what the producer called "a tip of the hat to our huge Mexican/Mexican-American fanbase.”

From dinosaurs to despots: Mexico before the 20th century

2
Historian Bob Pateman looks at some of the moments that shaped modern Mexico, from asteroids to conflict to exhibitions, as we look back on some of the best articles of the year.
Puerto Vallarta

Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta

0
Depression is not uncommon during the holiday season, and just because you've traveled to beautiful Mexico is no guarantee it won't come with you.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta holiday celebrations

0
Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.

Mexico’s only Triple-Crown hiker launches 2,000-km Baja California Trail project

4
From the U.S. border to the deserts of the south, Zelzín Aketzalli's hike offers walkers the chance to take in some unique natural wonders.
Pemex signs

Pemex reports disappointing November as export revenues plunge 50%

1
Oil exports, revenue and production have been consistently below government-set targets, and as of November, the figures are below last year's levels.
Health Minister David Kershenobich stands next to a graph indicating a jump in the number of aspiring medical residents in Mexico during his presentation at the mañanera on Tuesday.

Health minister seeks to create a culture of organ donation with new campaign

0
Approximately three to four people per million donate their organs in Mexico — compared to 42 per million in the United States — making it one of the countries with the lowest donation rates in the world, given its population. 
Grecia Quiroz

10th suspect arrested in the murder of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo

0
No information was forthcoming about the new suspect, but one of the previous detainees is thought to be the mastermind of the murder. Seven others were bodyguards of the mayor.
A small caiman or crocodile wearing a white bridal veil with a string tying its snout closed

The top ‘México mágico’ moments of 2025: Rebounding jaguars, caiman brides and tabloid terror

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As 2025 wraps up, we take a look back at the surreal, sweet and delightfully odd stories that captured readers' imaginations in 2025.
Home in San Miguel de Allende

Residency in Mexico: What foreign buyers and sellers need to know

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Residency in Mexico, either temporary permanent, comes with a host of benefits, some of the most important of which become evident when buying or selling real estate.
San Miguel de Allende real estate listing

Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...

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Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.
A team of architects and engineers reviews blueprints on a stack of concrete blocks at a home building construction site in Mexico.

Investing from scratch: When your dream is building property in Mexico 

0
Building a home in Mexico can be a dream come true or a nightmare, depending on how well you understand the geography where you're building, Mexican law and your rights and obligations.
tijuana river

Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego

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The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
The outcome of the new bilateral agreement allows Mexico more time to make its required water deliveries, though President Sheinbaum emphasized on Monday that Mexico is not handing over water that "we don't have."

Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries

5
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
The Nuevo Laredo International Wastewater Treatment Plant in Mexico seen across the Rio Grande from Laredo.

Inside the binational effort to clean up the Rio Grande

Nuevo Laredo used to dump millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande daily. Now the city is cleaning up its act, thanks to a determined mayor with support on both sides of the border.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

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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.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
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.
Kamala Harris supporters at a rally in the U.S. A older Latina woman and a young Latina girl are featured in this picture of a crowd behind a red, white and blue barrier. They are cheering and taking photos with their cell phones

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics

3
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas presents a picture of the most essential element of the U.S.-Mexico relationship: its people.
Canadian flag

Canada to send largest-ever trade mission to Mexico in 2026

0
The Feb. 15-20 trade mission will focus on opportunities in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, information communications technology and clean energy sectors, as well as creative industries.
A plume of smoke rises from a cargo tanker at sea

China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’

13
The new tariffs are not a political measure but rather aim to protect Mexican industry from cheap imports, Economy Minister Ebrard said Thursday.

A Mexican perspective on the year

0
MND's team of Mexican writers tackle everything from singing drug lords to the challenges of being a Mexican abroad.
Three dogs sit in front of the pyramid of Chichén Itzá

The top México mágico moments of 2025: Mystical eagles, stargazing pups and a killer...

0
As the year winds to a close, we take a look back at the quirky, bizarre and inspiring stories that captured Mexico's imagination in 2025.

2025 according to Sarah DeVries

8
Mexico News Daily's favorite opinion writer had some thoughts about how this year went. We collected the best.
Puerto Vallarta

The Christmas gift that Puerto Vallarta gave me

6
From songs and decorations to traditional food and religious ceremonies, Christmas in Puerto Vallarta isn't necessarily what you might have been expecting. But it's magical nonetheless.
Bitter melon

The wild world of Mexico’s tiniest edible treasures

0
Mexico is not only home to an incredible diversity of fruits and vegetables, it also home to some of the tiniest and tastiest versions of these you're ever likely to see.

Aguas frescas, corn, salsa, tlayuda and unique ingredients — the best of MND food...

0
Tacos, corn, coffee and hibiscus, we've collected the very best of Mexico News Daily's food writing in 2025.
Mexican treats for Christmas

The best Mexican treats to enjoy this Christmas

2
Mexico's seasonal Christmas treats are steeped in sugary nostalgia for those who grew in the country, and a delicious discovery at any age for those who didn't.
Bottles of different brands of hot sauces on a supermarket shelf.

The Cholula Effect: How a Mexican hot sauce conquered global palates

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Thanks to the convergence of changing demographics in the U.S. and some clever marketing, Cholula has gone from a little-known Mexican hot sauce to a global phenomenon.