Thursday, January 30, 2025

How to whistle like a true Mexican: learning the intricate art form from scratch

Whistling is a part of Mexican identify and everyday life, and there's a whistle for every occasion.
A green tarp held up by stakes in the ground in a grassy, sandy area. Underneath and around the lean-to are clothes and other gear not clear enough in the photo

Mexico finds alleged cartel encampment on island by Texas border

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The encampment appears to be the site from where alleged Mexican cartel members shot at Texas CPB agents on patrol Tuesday.
Mexico's consumer protection agency Profeco said that it is currently reviewing demands for refunds from consumers who paid to watch the controversial film "Emilia Pérez" at Cinépolis theaters. 

Mexican moviegoers are asking for a refund after watching ‘Emilia Pérez’ in theaters

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Moviegoers have taken aim at Cinépolis for allegedly not honoring its “‘Cinépolis Guarantee,” which promises to reimburse the cost of your ticket if you are dissatisfied with the film. 
Philadelphia

Nonstop PHL-Mexico City flight to resume this summer

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Regional demand for flights to Mexico has risen 50% since 2020, according to Philadelphia airport officials.
A green tarp held up by stakes in the ground in a grassy, sandy area. Underneath and around the lean-to are clothes and other gear not clear enough in the photo

Mexico finds alleged cartel encampment on island by Texas border

6
The encampment appears to be the site from where alleged Mexican cartel members shot at Texas CPB agents on patrol Tuesday.
Mexico's consumer protection agency Profeco said that it is currently reviewing demands for refunds from consumers who paid to watch the controversial film "Emilia Pérez" at Cinépolis theaters. 

Mexican moviegoers are asking for a refund after watching ‘Emilia Pérez’ in theaters

2
Moviegoers have taken aim at Cinépolis for allegedly not honoring its “‘Cinépolis Guarantee,” which promises to reimburse the cost of your ticket if you are dissatisfied with the film. 
Philadelphia

Nonstop PHL-Mexico City flight to resume this summer

1
Regional demand for flights to Mexico has risen 50% since 2020, according to Philadelphia airport officials.
At a meeting with representatives of 70 companies on Tuesday, Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez recognized the cooperation of the business community in response to an "appeal to goodwill." 

Interior Minister: Job offer for repatriated Mexicans raised to 50,000

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One week after Sheinbaum announced 35,000 jobs for repatriated Mexicans, Mexico's private sector has committed to offering 15,000 more.
Glass skyscraper corporate headquarters of Nestle with Nestle name and logo stenciled onto onto a marble monolith on the building.

Nestlé to invest US $1B over next 3 years in Mexico

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Nestlé will invest in expanding production capacity at existing facilities, as well as establish Mexico as an export hub.
Linkin Park in Guadalajara this February

What’s on in Guadalajara in February?

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Tennis, wine, food and the return of one of rock music's biggest names — it can only be Guadalajara.
Jalapeño cornbread

A hearty jalapeño cornbread recipe that’s perfect for winter evenings

2
Beat the rain and nourish your friends with a slice of this hearty, slightly spicy cornbread.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in a dark multicolored sweater smiling at reporters during a press conference at the National Palace press briefing room

Sheinbaum casts doubt on ‘cartel’ incident at Mexico-US border: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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President Sheinbaum said that media reports of an armed clash between U.S. border agents and alleged cartel members Monday appear inaccurate.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum standing at the presidential podium in the National Palace during a press conference.

White House: Trump ‘committed’ to leveraging 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada

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President Sheinbaum said Monday that Mexico will seek dialogue with the Trump administration on the threatened tariff.
Mexican man holding up an overstuffed torta sandwich for the camera. It's filled with various strips of meat and a fried egg.

The Mexican torta named one of the world’s top 10 sandwiches

1
The culinary website TasteAtlas included the multifaceted Mexican sandwich in the company of the shawarma and the bánh mì.
Victoria’s Undersea World was organized by Javier Bredée, who is considered the premier event-planner in northern Mexico.

Inside the Coahuila quinceañera that reportedly cost 65 million pesos

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You read that right: one Coahuila debutante hosted a 15th birthday party to the tune of 65 million pesos (US $3 million) in early January.
Tuscon Samaritans

Tucson Samaritans: The volunteer group helping vulnerable migrants at the US-Mexico border

0
The group, founded in 2002, takes up to 14 trips into the Sonoran Desert each week to bring water, food, first aid and other essential items to migrants in need.
Over the past two weeks, there has been an increasing number of Facebook posts from people in expat groups across the country asking if U.S. residents living in Mexico could be at risk of being deported.

Misinformation about Americans at risk of being deported from Mexico: A perspective from our...

19
Mexico News Daily's CEO Travis Bembenek has a few words of caution for expats living in Mexico during Trump 2.0.

Are foreigners still moving to Mexico? Our CEO interviews immigration expert Sonia Diaz

35
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with immigration consultant Sonia Diaz to get her insight into current immigration trends.
President Sheinbaum stands in front of a banner reading "2025"

100 days in, President Sheinbaum needs to get serious about the economy, and fast:...

36
Sheinbaum's honeymoon is over as economic problems loom in Mexico, Travis Bembenek writes.
At a meeting with representatives of 70 companies on Tuesday, Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez recognized the cooperation of the business community in response to an "appeal to goodwill." 

Interior Minister: Job offer for repatriated Mexicans raised to 50,000

1
One week after Sheinbaum announced 35,000 jobs for repatriated Mexicans, Mexico's private sector has committed to offering 15,000 more.
Glass skyscraper corporate headquarters of Nestle with Nestle name and logo stenciled onto onto a marble monolith on the building.

Nestlé to invest US $1B over next 3 years in Mexico

4
Nestlé will invest in expanding production capacity at existing facilities, as well as establish Mexico as an export hub.
Linkin Park in Guadalajara this February

What’s on in Guadalajara in February?

0
Tennis, wine, food and the return of one of rock music's biggest names — it can only be Guadalajara.
Jalapeño cornbread

A hearty jalapeño cornbread recipe that’s perfect for winter evenings

2
Beat the rain and nourish your friends with a slice of this hearty, slightly spicy cornbread.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in a dark multicolored sweater smiling at reporters during a press conference at the National Palace press briefing room

Sheinbaum casts doubt on ‘cartel’ incident at Mexico-US border: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

0
President Sheinbaum said that media reports of an armed clash between U.S. border agents and alleged cartel members Monday appear inaccurate.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum standing at the presidential podium in the National Palace during a press conference.

White House: Trump ‘committed’ to leveraging 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada

3
President Sheinbaum said Monday that Mexico will seek dialogue with the Trump administration on the threatened tariff.
At a meeting with representatives of 70 companies on Tuesday, Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez recognized the cooperation of the business community in response to an "appeal to goodwill." 

Interior Minister: Job offer for repatriated Mexicans raised to 50,000

1
One week after Sheinbaum announced 35,000 jobs for repatriated Mexicans, Mexico's private sector has committed to offering 15,000 more.
A man whistling

How to whistle like a true Mexican: learning the intricate art form from scratch

6
Whistling is a part of Mexican identify and everyday life, and there's a whistle for every occasion.
President Claudia Sheinbaum leaves the stage after her Monday morning press conference

‘We’re working every day to build peace in Sinaloa’: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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Deportations, conflict in Sinaloa, Trump tariffs and energy reform were a few topics at today's presidential presser.
Yucatán cochinita pibil tacos

Yucatán named 2025 Ibero-American Capital of Gastronomy

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Delicious Maya fare like panuchos, huevos motuleños and of course, cochinita pibil, won the state recognition in Madrid.

Opinion: Don’t know much about geography

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In this opinion piece, the writer Richard Lourie offers a better name for the recently renamed — by Trump — Gulf of Mexico.
A businessman signing a letter

Sheinbaum signs ‘nearshoring decree’ to attract foreign investment

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The new package of fiscal incentives will be available for companies investing in Mexico or spending on training and innovation.
Mexico City's Reforma business district

KPMG: 6 in 10 Mexican firms expect to make new investments in 2025

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Of the Mexican executives expecting to make new investments in 2025, only 34% ranked nearshoring opportunities as a priority for their company.
Doosung Tech plant

Korean EV parts manufacturer invests US $25M in Coahuila

0
Local authorities hope to attract other automotive tech companies to the state as they seek to position Monclova as a key player in the growing EV sector. 
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.49
CAD
14.21
Glass skyscraper corporate headquarters of Nestle with Nestle name and logo stenciled onto onto a marble monolith on the building.

Nestlé to invest US $1B over next 3 years in Mexico

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Nestlé will invest in expanding production capacity at existing facilities, as well as establish Mexico as an export hub.
Warehouse space in the Bajío region

Warehouse occupancy in Mexico’s central Bajío region up 51%

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Net absorption of warehouse space in el Bajío represented 28% of the national total in 2024, outpacing other industrial hubs like Mexico's central, northeast and northwest regions.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.49
CAD
14.21
President Claudia Sheinbaum in a dark multicolored sweater smiling at reporters during a press conference at the National Palace press briefing room

Sheinbaum casts doubt on ‘cartel’ incident at Mexico-US border: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

0
President Sheinbaum said that media reports of an armed clash between U.S. border agents and alleged cartel members Monday appear inaccurate.
Over the past two weeks, there has been an increasing number of Facebook posts from people in expat groups across the country asking if U.S. residents living in Mexico could be at risk of being deported.

Misinformation about Americans at risk of being deported from Mexico: A perspective from our...

19
Mexico News Daily's CEO Travis Bembenek has a few words of caution for expats living in Mexico during Trump 2.0.
A man whistling

How to whistle like a true Mexican: learning the intricate art form from scratch

6
Whistling is a part of Mexican identify and everyday life, and there's a whistle for every occasion.
A woman contemplates the simplicity and balance of the Picasso painting "Las Meninas"

The paradox of simplicity: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek

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Mexico News Daily co-owner Tamanna Bembenek reflects on simplicity, a guiding principles of her life in Mexico.
An old lady speaking to her daughter-in-law

Suegros 101: the art of getting along with your Mexican in-laws

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When you marry your partner, you marry their relatives, too. Here's how to deal with your Mexican in-law's.
Philadelphia

Nonstop PHL-Mexico City flight to resume this summer

1
Regional demand for flights to Mexico has risen 50% since 2020, according to Philadelphia airport officials.
Dallas, Texas

Viva Aerobús announces QRO-Dallas flight

0
In addition to Dallas, Viva Aerobús will fly to Tijuana, Baja California, from the Querétaro International Airport starting in April.
The Cancún hotel zone at sunset in Quintana Roo

Thousands of new rooms and at least 7 new hotels planned for Quintana Roo, governor says

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Gov. Lezama also announced new flight routes to Quintana Roo, as she promotes her state at the the International Tourism Fair in Madrid.
A woman contemplates the simplicity and balance of the Picasso painting "Las Meninas"

The paradox of simplicity: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek

12
Mexico News Daily co-owner Tamanna Bembenek reflects on simplicity, a guiding principles of her life in Mexico.
An old lady speaking to her daughter-in-law

Suegros 101: the art of getting along with your Mexican in-laws

5
When you marry your partner, you marry their relatives, too. Here's how to deal with your Mexican in-law's.

Are foreigners still moving to Mexico? Our CEO interviews immigration expert Sonia Diaz

35
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with immigration consultant Sonia Diaz to get her insight into current immigration trends.
President Sheinbaum stands in front of a banner reading "2025"

100 days in, President Sheinbaum needs to get serious about the economy, and fast:...

36
Sheinbaum's honeymoon is over as economic problems loom in Mexico, Travis Bembenek writes.
Sunset over the skyline of Monterrey, Nuevo León

Monterrey to receive US $100M in new hotel investment

0
The city is beefing up its accommodation offerings ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Luxury living, pool included, is available in this residence at Las Ventanas al Paraíso.

A new kind of luxury real estate in Los Cabos

1
Co-ownership may sound like the perfect option for acquiring property in Los Cabos. What are the drawbacks?
Yucatán cochinita pibil tacos

Yucatán named 2025 Ibero-American Capital of Gastronomy

0
Delicious Maya fare like panuchos, huevos motuleños and of course, cochinita pibil, won the state recognition in Madrid.
Mexico City's Barrio Chino during Chinese New Year

What to expect during Chinese New Year 2025 in Mexico City

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Celebrate the Year of the Snake in traditional style — all from the capital's bustling Chinatown.
Mexican man holding up an overstuffed torta sandwich for the camera. It's filled with various strips of meat and a fried egg.

The Mexican torta named one of the world’s top 10 sandwiches

1
The culinary website TasteAtlas included the multifaceted Mexican sandwich in the company of the shawarma and the bánh mì.
Victoria’s Undersea World was organized by Javier Bredée, who is considered the premier event-planner in northern Mexico.

Inside the Coahuila quinceañera that reportedly cost 65 million pesos

0
You read that right: one Coahuila debutante hosted a 15th birthday party to the tune of 65 million pesos (US $3 million) in early January.
Dallas, Texas

Viva Aerobús announces QRO-Dallas flight

0
In addition to Dallas, Viva Aerobús will fly to Tijuana, Baja California, from the Querétaro International Airport starting in April.
The Cancún hotel zone at sunset in Quintana Roo

Thousands of new rooms and at least 7 new hotels planned for Quintana Roo,...

0
Gov. Lezama also announced new flight routes to Quintana Roo, as she promotes her state at the the International Tourism Fair in Madrid.
Mexican crepes

Sweeten your morning with Mexican dessert crepes

0
A dash of cajeta, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a quick history lesson makes for delicious crepes.
Caldillo Duranguense

State by Plate: Caldillo duranguense

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An order of tacos de alacrán with a side of queso añejo and mezcal? Yes, please!
Dried out soil by a small reservoir in Tequisquiapan, Queretaro

Drought watch: Mexico’s 2025 dry season could last 6 long months

3
The Conagua projection could mean another tough year for multiple Mexican states that never fully recouped water lost to drought in 2024. 
A tiered water collection system in the Cutzamala water system for Mexico City

Mexico City will cut its reliance on water from the Cutzamala System by 50%,...

1
Brugada announced the plan at the inauguration of the first Agua Bienestar purification plant, part of a program to provide clean water in low-income areas hit by water shortages.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Mexico's consumer protection agency Profeco said that it is currently reviewing demands for refunds from consumers who paid to watch the controversial film "Emilia Pérez" at Cinépolis theaters. 

Mexican moviegoers are asking for a refund after watching ‘Emilia Pérez’ in theaters

2
Moviegoers have taken aim at Cinépolis for allegedly not honoring its “‘Cinépolis Guarantee,” which promises to reimburse the cost of your ticket if you are dissatisfied with the film. 
Yucatán cochinita pibil tacos

Yucatán named 2025 Ibero-American Capital of Gastronomy

0
Delicious Maya fare like panuchos, huevos motuleños and of course, cochinita pibil, won the state recognition in Madrid.
Mexico City's Barrio Chino during Chinese New Year

What to expect during Chinese New Year 2025 in Mexico City

0
Celebrate the Year of the Snake in traditional style — all from the capital's bustling Chinatown.
Linkin Park in Guadalajara this February

What’s on in Guadalajara in February?

0
Tennis, wine, food and the return of one of rock music's biggest names — it can only be Guadalajara.
Mexican man holding up an overstuffed torta sandwich for the camera. It's filled with various strips of meat and a fried egg.

The Mexican torta named one of the world’s top 10 sandwiches

1
The culinary website TasteAtlas included the multifaceted Mexican sandwich in the company of the shawarma and the bánh mì.
Victoria’s Undersea World was organized by Javier Bredée, who is considered the premier event-planner in northern Mexico.

Inside the Coahuila quinceañera that reportedly cost 65 million pesos

0
You read that right: one Coahuila debutante hosted a 15th birthday party to the tune of 65 million pesos (US $3 million) in early January.
A green tarp held up by stakes in the ground in a grassy, sandy area. Underneath and around the lean-to are clothes and other gear not clear enough in the photo

Mexico finds alleged cartel encampment on island by Texas border

6
The encampment appears to be the site from where alleged Mexican cartel members shot at Texas CPB agents on patrol Tuesday.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum standing at the presidential podium in the National Palace during a press conference.

White House: Trump ‘committed’ to leveraging 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada

3
President Sheinbaum said Monday that Mexico will seek dialogue with the Trump administration on the threatened tariff.
Tuscon Samaritans

Tucson Samaritans: The volunteer group helping vulnerable migrants at the US-Mexico border

0
The group, founded in 2002, takes up to 14 trips into the Sonoran Desert each week to bring water, food, first aid and other essential items to migrants in need.
A screenshot of a map of Mexico and the southern U.S., showing from California to Georgia.

Google Maps to change Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, but only in...

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Users in the U.S. will see the name "Gulf of America," while users in Mexico will see "Gulf of Mexico." All other users will see both names.
Mola Mx "Maria" credenza

Retro-minimalists Mola Mx are handmaking Mexico’s future interior design classics

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Inspired by Mexico and informed by modernism, one design team is bringing classic Mexican designs into the 21st century — via the 1960s.
Sunset over the skyline of Monterrey, Nuevo León

Monterrey to receive US $100M in new hotel investment

0
The city is beefing up its accommodation offerings ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Luxury living, pool included, is available in this residence at Las Ventanas al Paraíso.

A new kind of luxury real estate in Los Cabos

1
Co-ownership may sound like the perfect option for acquiring property in Los Cabos. What are the drawbacks?
Industrial water usage in Mexico

Mexico’s National Water Law and industry

1
Behind the headlines, how is industrial water usage managed in Mexico?
Dried out soil by a small reservoir in Tequisquiapan, Queretaro

Drought watch: Mexico’s 2025 dry season could last 6 long months

3
The Conagua projection could mean another tough year for multiple Mexican states that never fully recouped water lost to drought in 2024. 
A tiered water collection system in the Cutzamala water system for Mexico City

Mexico City will cut its reliance on water from the Cutzamala System by 50%,...

1
Brugada announced the plan at the inauguration of the first Agua Bienestar purification plant, part of a program to provide clean water in low-income areas hit by water shortages.

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
A businessman signing a letter

Sheinbaum signs ‘nearshoring decree’ to attract foreign investment

2
The new package of fiscal incentives will be available for companies investing in Mexico or spending on training and innovation.
Mexico City's Reforma business district

KPMG: 6 in 10 Mexican firms expect to make new investments in 2025

0
Of the Mexican executives expecting to make new investments in 2025, only 34% ranked nearshoring opportunities as a priority for their company.
Doosung Tech plant

Korean EV parts manufacturer invests US $25M in Coahuila

0
Local authorities hope to attract other automotive tech companies to the state as they seek to position Monclova as a key player in the growing EV sector. 
A man whistling

How to whistle like a true Mexican: learning the intricate art form from scratch

6
Whistling is a part of Mexican identify and everyday life, and there's a whistle for every occasion.
President Claudia Sheinbaum leaves the stage after her Monday morning press conference

‘We’re working every day to build peace in Sinaloa’: Monday’s mañanera recapped

5
Deportations, conflict in Sinaloa, Trump tariffs and energy reform were a few topics at today's presidential presser.
Yucatán cochinita pibil tacos

Yucatán named 2025 Ibero-American Capital of Gastronomy

0
Delicious Maya fare like panuchos, huevos motuleños and of course, cochinita pibil, won the state recognition in Madrid.

Opinion: Don’t know much about geography

12
In this opinion piece, the writer Richard Lourie offers a better name for the recently renamed — by Trump — Gulf of Mexico.
Jalapeño cornbread

A hearty jalapeño cornbread recipe that’s perfect for winter evenings

2
Beat the rain and nourish your friends with a slice of this hearty, slightly spicy cornbread.
Mexican crepes

Sweeten your morning with Mexican dessert crepes

0
A dash of cajeta, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a quick history lesson makes for delicious crepes.
Caldillo Duranguense

State by Plate: Caldillo duranguense

0
An order of tacos de alacrán with a side of queso añejo and mezcal? Yes, please!
Red hababnero chilis growing on a bush

Taste of Mexico: Habanero chilis

2
The fiery little habanero has had a long journey to fame: out of the Amazon, over to the Caribbean and into Mexico.