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Mexico City’s world-renowned National Museum of Anthropology just had its best year yet
The increase in visitors throughout 2025 solidifies the museum’s status as one of the most-visited cultural venues in Mexico and Latin America, both by national and international residents.
Tariffs cause a steep drop in Mexico’s heavy-duty vehicle industry
The plunge was across the board — exports, domestic sales, wholesale sales, production — with exports dipping below even pandemic-year lows.
Cost of Mexico’s ‘basic food basket’ is up 4.4% in urban areas
The basket is a down-to-earth way to mark inflation by tracing the price of 24 basic goods — from beans to eggs, oil to tortillas — that almost every Mexican household will need.
Mexico City’s world-renowned National Museum of Anthropology just had its best year yet
The increase in visitors throughout 2025 solidifies the museum’s status as one of the most-visited cultural venues in Mexico and Latin America, both by national and international residents.
Tariffs cause a steep drop in Mexico’s heavy-duty vehicle industry
The plunge was across the board — exports, domestic sales, wholesale sales, production — with exports dipping below even pandemic-year lows.
Cost of Mexico’s ‘basic food basket’ is up 4.4% in urban areas
The basket is a down-to-earth way to mark inflation by tracing the price of 24 basic goods — from beans to eggs, oil to tortillas — that almost every Mexican household will need.
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Navy dismantles 3 meth labs, seize 700+ kg of drugs and chemical precursors
The authorities confirmed that operations will continue, “prioritizing operational intelligence, territorial control and the protection of the population,” with special emphasis on preventing consumption among young people.
Former Uruapan official, taxi driver arrested for providing intel on mayor’s movements before assassination
According to the federal security minister, the two men communicated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) about Carlos Manzo's schedule and movements before the mayor was shot in Uruapan, Michoacán, on Nov. 1.
CDMX awards US $441M contract to build world’s longest urban cable car
Mexico City is planning what officials say will be the world’s longest urban cable car line — a new Cablebús route that will span much of the capital’s western edge and link hillside neighborhoods to the city’s Metro network.
Is sargassum back already in Quintana Roo?
While only a handful of beaches have reported the arrival of the seaweed, experts anticipate 2026 to be “as intense” as 2025. These are the Quintana Roo beaches currently impacted by sargassum.
Trump administration to add 500 miles of migrant-deterring buoys along Rio Grande
From The Texas Tribune: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said 130 miles of the water barrier were already under contract and were beginning to be installed on Jan. 7.
Mexican students turn water crisis into global innovation, compete for prestigious sustainability prize
Monterrey-area high schoolers didn't just learn from a water crisis in 2022, they used it as a platform to innovate and now are up for the Zayed Sustainability Prize.
My American Dream is in Mexico: Lupita Ramos
Mexican-American Lupita Ramos left the United States to rediscover her roots in Mexico. What she found changed everything.
How to stay true to your New Year’s goals in Los Cabos
A trip to Baja California doesn't mean the end of your New Year's resolutions! Check out the best ways to eat, exercise and enjoy 2026.
El Jalapeño: Mexico City’s AIFA airport hits 7 passengers in 2025, targets 9 in...
AIFA is busy than ever, if you count the tumbleweeds (and that one stray dog in the arrivals hall).
Trump: The US will ‘now’ start hitting Mexican land targets
President Sheinbaum reacted by declaring sovereignty a priority, but reiterated that Mexico is willing to continue working cooperatively with the United States on security issues.
A pretty comprehensive history of Mexican Bread (and why it matters)
Mexican bread may have come under fire recently, but the country has a longer history of baking than you might expect
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? About that trade deficit
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas sets the record straight on U.S.-Mexico trade numbers and why calling it a "deficit" distorts the bigger picture.
Navy dismantles 3 meth labs, seize 700+ kg of drugs and chemical precursors
The authorities confirmed that operations will continue, “prioritizing operational intelligence, territorial control and the protection of the population,” with special emphasis on preventing consumption among young people.
Former Uruapan official, taxi driver arrested for providing intel on mayor’s movements before assassination
According to the federal security minister, the two men communicated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) about Carlos Manzo's schedule and movements before the mayor was shot in Uruapan, Michoacán, on Nov. 1.
CDMX awards US $441M contract to build world’s longest urban cable car
Mexico City is planning what officials say will be the world’s longest urban cable car line — a new Cablebús route that will span much of the capital’s western edge and link hillside neighborhoods to the city’s Metro network.
Is sargassum back already in Quintana Roo?
While only a handful of beaches have reported the arrival of the seaweed, experts anticipate 2026 to be “as intense” as 2025. These are the Quintana Roo beaches currently impacted by sargassum.
Trump administration to add 500 miles of migrant-deterring buoys along Rio Grande
From The Texas Tribune: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said 130 miles of the water barrier were already under contract and were beginning to be installed on Jan. 7.
Mexican students turn water crisis into global innovation, compete for prestigious sustainability prize
Monterrey-area high schoolers didn't just learn from a water crisis in 2022, they used it as a platform to innovate and now are up for the Zayed Sustainability Prize.
Tariffs cause a steep drop in Mexico’s heavy-duty vehicle industry
The plunge was across the board — exports, domestic sales, wholesale sales, production — with exports dipping below even pandemic-year lows.
When will the Mexican peso begin to behave rationally again? A perspective from our...
After an astoudingly strong performance last year, will the peso continue to defy the odds in 2026? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
In the wake of Venezuela, is Mexico next? A perspective from our CEO
What does the U.S. attack on Venezuela mean for Mexico? CEO Travis Bembenek dives into the implications.
My 2026 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO
Will Mexico win the World Cup? What's next in the fight against drug trafficking? CEO Travis Bembenek takes on these questions and more in his 2026 forecast.
How accurate were my 2025 predictions for Mexico? A perspective from our CEO
How did Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek do on his 2025 predictions for Mexico? Read on to find out!
Tariffs cause a steep drop in Mexico’s heavy-duty vehicle industry
The plunge was across the board — exports, domestic sales, wholesale sales, production — with exports dipping below even pandemic-year lows.
Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics
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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When will the Mexican peso begin to behave rationally again? A perspective from our...
After an astoudingly strong performance last year, will the peso continue to defy the odds in 2026? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
Discover Similandia Los Angeles, Mexico’s top pharmacy’s US flagship
Farmacias Similares, Mexico's top pharmacy with more than 10,500 branches, has a presence in Colombia and Chile but has now broken into the U.S. market with Similandia in LA.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.92
CAD
12.91
EUR
20.91
Sheinbaum and Brazil’s Lula compare notes on Venezuela: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum discussed her recent chat with Brazilian President Lula on Friday and responded to Trump's most recent threats against Mexico.
Sheinbaum calls for speedy investigation into deadly December train crash: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The president also weigned in on the case of a Morena lawmaker caught transporting 800,000 pesos into the U.S. and shared her administrations's security goals.
Sheinbaum rules out US military action in Mexico after Trump call
The call between the two leaders took place four days after Trump said that the United States was "going to start now hitting land, with regard to [Mexico's] cartels."
My American Dream is in Mexico: Lupita Ramos
Mexican-American Lupita Ramos left the United States to rediscover her roots in Mexico. What she found changed everything.
Wishes for the New Year in Mexico
As 2026 gets underway, Sarah DeVries reveals the 7 things she hopes we'll see in Mexico this year.
How long will the recalentado last?
How long will your holiday leftovers last in Mexico? If you follow the proper safety protocols, you'll be surprised.
CDMX awards US $441M contract to build world’s longest urban cable car
Mexico City is planning what officials say will be the world’s longest urban cable car line — a new Cablebús route that will span much of the capital’s western edge and link hillside neighborhoods to the city’s Metro network.
How to stay true to your New Year’s goals in Los Cabos
A trip to Baja California doesn't mean the end of your New Year's resolutions! Check out the best ways to eat, exercise and enjoy 2026.
Oaxacan coast wins a spot among Nat Geo’s best 2026 destinations
Spectacular beaches, Afro-Indigenous cultural roots and countercultural enclaves make Oaxaca's Costa Chica a must-see destination, Nat Geo writes.
Wishes for the New Year in Mexico
As 2026 gets underway, Sarah DeVries reveals the 7 things she hopes we'll see in Mexico this year.
How long will the recalentado last?
How long will your holiday leftovers last in Mexico? If you follow the proper safety protocols, you'll be surprised.
In the wake of Venezuela, is Mexico next? A perspective from our CEO
What does the U.S. attack on Venezuela mean for Mexico? CEO Travis Bembenek dives into the implications.
My 2026 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO
Will Mexico win the World Cup? What's next in the fight against drug trafficking? CEO Travis Bembenek takes on these questions and more in his 2026 forecast.
Residency in Mexico: What foreign buyers and sellers need to know
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.
Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...
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.
MND Tutor | Trenes
Britain's most iconic train chugs into the spotlight to teach us Spanish, culture and a smattering of international history.
Mexico’s longest dictatorship in history began 150 years ago today
The nearly 40-year rule of Porfirio Díaz shaped modern Mexico. The Porfiriato would begin with the Tuxtepec Revolution, launched on this day in 1876.
Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta
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
Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.
How to stay true to your New Year’s goals in Los Cabos
A trip to Baja California doesn't mean the end of your New Year's resolutions! Check out the best ways to eat, exercise and enjoy 2026.
Oaxacan coast wins a spot among Nat Geo’s best 2026 destinations
Spectacular beaches, Afro-Indigenous cultural roots and countercultural enclaves make Oaxaca's Costa Chica a must-see destination, Nat Geo writes.
How long will the recalentado last?
How long will your holiday leftovers last in Mexico? If you follow the proper safety protocols, you'll be surprised.
Why you should skip the ‘acitrón’ sweet in your Rosca de Reyes
The ingredients for acitrón come from a protected cactus species threatened with extinction. But Mexican scientists think they're on track to develop a long-term method to repopulate it.
La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents
An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
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.
Mexico City’s world-renowned National Museum of Anthropology just had its best year yet
The increase in visitors throughout 2025 solidifies the museum’s status as one of the most-visited cultural venues in Mexico and Latin America, both by national and international residents.
MND Tutor | Trenes
Britain's most iconic train chugs into the spotlight to teach us Spanish, culture and a smattering of international history.
Mexico’s longest dictatorship in history began 150 years ago today
The nearly 40-year rule of Porfirio Díaz shaped modern Mexico. The Porfiriato would begin with the Tuxtepec Revolution, launched on this day in 1876.
What’s on in the Riviera Maya in January
From Cancún to Tulum, here's a local guide to the very best of things to do.
Seasonal shadows amidst holiday cheer in Puerto Vallarta
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
Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.
Cost of Mexico’s ‘basic food basket’ is up 4.4% in urban areas
The basket is a down-to-earth way to mark inflation by tracing the price of 24 basic goods — from beans to eggs, oil to tortillas — that almost every Mexican household will need.
Navy dismantles 3 meth labs, seize 700+ kg of drugs and chemical precursors
The authorities confirmed that operations will continue, “prioritizing operational intelligence, territorial control and the protection of the population,” with special emphasis on preventing consumption among young people.
Former Uruapan official, taxi driver arrested for providing intel on mayor’s movements before assassination
According to the federal security minister, the two men communicated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) about Carlos Manzo's schedule and movements before the mayor was shot in Uruapan, Michoacán, on Nov. 1.
Is sargassum back already in Quintana Roo?
While only a handful of beaches have reported the arrival of the seaweed, experts anticipate 2026 to be “as intense” as 2025. These are the Quintana Roo beaches currently impacted by sargassum.
How golf sells real estate in Los Cabos
If you're buying real estate in the heart of Baja California Sur, chances are it's for the golf scene in Los Cabos. What's new in 2026?
Residency in Mexico: What foreign buyers and sellers need to know
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.
Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...
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.
Mexican students turn water crisis into global innovation, compete for prestigious sustainability prize
Monterrey-area high schoolers didn't just learn from a water crisis in 2022, they used it as a platform to innovate and now are up for the Zayed Sustainability Prize.
La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents
An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
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.
Tariffs cause a steep drop in Mexico’s heavy-duty vehicle industry
The plunge was across the board — exports, domestic sales, wholesale sales, production — with exports dipping below even pandemic-year lows.
Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Zeroing in on the demographics
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.
Trump: The US will ‘now’ start hitting Mexican land targets
President Sheinbaum reacted by declaring sovereignty a priority, but reiterated that Mexico is willing to continue working cooperatively with the United States on security issues.
A pretty comprehensive history of Mexican Bread (and why it matters)
Mexican bread may have come under fire recently, but the country has a longer history of baking than you might expect
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? About that trade deficit
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas sets the record straight on U.S.-Mexico trade numbers and why calling it a "deficit" distorts the bigger picture.
To be 102: An interview with painter Guillermo Monroy, Frida’s surviving student
One-time student of Frida Kahlo, artist Guillermo Monroy is now 102 years old. He spoke to MND about his passion, painting and what it means to be Mexican.
A pretty comprehensive history of Mexican Bread (and why it matters)
Mexican bread may have come under fire recently, but the country has a longer history of baking than you might expect
How long will the recalentado last?
How long will your holiday leftovers last in Mexico? If you follow the proper safety protocols, you'll be surprised.
Why you should skip the ‘acitrón’ sweet in your Rosca de Reyes
The ingredients for acitrón come from a protected cactus species threatened with extinction. But Mexican scientists think they're on track to develop a long-term method to repopulate it.
What to cook this January
A trio of fresh Mexican fruits is in season this January! Can, stew and blend for maximum delight, as Bel Woodhouse shares her best recipes!
