Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Amazon in Mexico — it’s a bit different

It's just like the one you had back home, except when it isn't.
A cell phone displaying the amazon logo

Amazon in Mexico — it’s a bit different

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It's just like the one you had back home, except when it isn't.
Mexican President Claudia SHeinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her morning press conference. Her expression is grim as she listens to a reporter speaking who is not in the photo.

What should Mexico’s Sheinbaum say to the American people today? A perspective from our CEO

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As Mexico wakes up on Tuesday to a new trade relationship with the United States, our CEO reflects on what's at stake for the people of both nations.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium smiling

Sheinbaum’s approval rating keeps climbing: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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She also touched on formal sector jobs growth and the recent mass extraditions to the U.S.
A cell phone displaying the amazon logo

Amazon in Mexico — it’s a bit different

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It's just like the one you had back home, except when it isn't.
Mexican President Claudia SHeinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her morning press conference. Her expression is grim as she listens to a reporter speaking who is not in the photo.

What should Mexico’s Sheinbaum say to the American people today? A perspective from our CEO

6
As Mexico wakes up on Tuesday to a new trade relationship with the United States, our CEO reflects on what's at stake for the people of both nations.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium smiling

Sheinbaum’s approval rating keeps climbing: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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She also touched on formal sector jobs growth and the recent mass extraditions to the U.S.
The clear blue waters of the Dzombakal cenote in Yucatán

Giant sloth and horse fossils found under cenote in Yucatán

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The fossils, more than 7,000 years old, shed light on the ancient fauna of modern-day Yucatán.
A child wearing a face mask at school

Mexican health authorities issue alert following rise in whooping cough cases

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The number of cases of whooping cough in Mexico has risen from 153 in 2023 to approximately 443 in 2025, marking a 190% increase.
The average price per kilo of a whole chicken in a public market rose from 52.60 pesos (US $2.57) in February 2024, to 75.20 (US $3.57) in February 2025. 

Bird flu in US pushes poultry prices in Mexico to 4-year high

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In Monterrey, the price of chicken increased by an average of 18.84% in the first half of February, the highest price rise recorded for any two-week period since June 2021.
The number of deportations from the United States to Mexico has not increased significantly since President Trump took office on Jan. 20.

Mexico has received nearly 20,000 deportees since Trump took office in US

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Based on the statistics the president provided, an average of 468 people per day were deported to Mexico from the United States between Jan. 20 and March 2.
Valquirico, Tlaxcala

Tiny Tlaxcala offers Mexico living like no other

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It's Mexico's safest state — and one of the fastest growing economically, just two amazing reasons why Tlaxcala could be right for you.
Chichen Itza and the temple of Kukulkan

What’s on in the Riviera Maya & Yucatan this March?

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Living gods, frantic poker festivals and fortune telling await in the heart of the Maya kingdom.
Honda

Tariff concerns prompt Honda to move Civic production from Mexico to US

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Honda had initially planned to manufacture the next-generation Civic in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, with production slated to start in November 2027.
At her morning press conference on Monday, Sheinbaum said that Mexican officials had "very good" meetings with U.S. officials last week.

Is a last-minute deal on US tariffs still possible?

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"... [Trump] is going to think about it, he's going to put them into place on Tuesday," said the U.S. commerce secretary, who described the situation as "fluid."
Punta Perula coastline in Jalisco

Punta Pérula: A dream Mexico beach destination

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Jalisco's Costalegre is a magical place and the quiet beach at Punta Pérula is absolutely no exception to the rule.
Literacy in Mexico and the United States

Opinion: Why students’ reading scores should be a wake-up call on both sides of...

4
By failing to provide their students with the literacy skills needed to thrive in a modern world, the U.S. and Mexico are headed for a societal crisis.
Jesús Carmona, CEO of Schneider Mexico and Central America.

2025 Future of Mexico Forum: MND interviews Jesús Carmona Colina of Schneider Electric

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The director of Schneider Electric spoke about the challenges and opportunities for Mexico's electricity sector at the Future of Mexico Forum held earlier this month in Los Cabos.
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek moderated a session on "Nearshoring and Mexico's Business Landscape" with Pedro Casas Alatriste

2025 Future of Mexico Forum: MND interviews CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas

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At the 2025 "Future of Mexico Forum," the MND team conducted a series of exclusive interviews with leaders from the U.S. and Mexico about Mexico's evolving business, cultural and political panorama.
The clear blue waters of the Dzombakal cenote in Yucatán

Giant sloth and horse fossils found under cenote in Yucatán

0
The fossils, more than 7,000 years old, shed light on the ancient fauna of modern-day Yucatán.
A child wearing a face mask at school

Mexican health authorities issue alert following rise in whooping cough cases

1
The number of cases of whooping cough in Mexico has risen from 153 in 2023 to approximately 443 in 2025, marking a 190% increase.
The average price per kilo of a whole chicken in a public market rose from 52.60 pesos (US $2.57) in February 2024, to 75.20 (US $3.57) in February 2025. 

Bird flu in US pushes poultry prices in Mexico to 4-year high

0
In Monterrey, the price of chicken increased by an average of 18.84% in the first half of February, the highest price rise recorded for any two-week period since June 2021.
The number of deportations from the United States to Mexico has not increased significantly since President Trump took office on Jan. 20.

Mexico has received nearly 20,000 deportees since Trump took office in US

3
Based on the statistics the president provided, an average of 468 people per day were deported to Mexico from the United States between Jan. 20 and March 2.
Valquirico, Tlaxcala

Tiny Tlaxcala offers Mexico living like no other

1
It's Mexico's safest state — and one of the fastest growing economically, just two amazing reasons why Tlaxcala could be right for you.
Chichen Itza and the temple of Kukulkan

What’s on in the Riviera Maya & Yucatan this March?

0
Living gods, frantic poker festivals and fortune telling await in the heart of the Maya kingdom.
Honda

Tariff concerns prompt Honda to move Civic production from Mexico to...

6
Honda had initially planned to manufacture the next-generation Civic in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, with production slated to start in November 2027.
Mexican President Claudia SHeinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her morning press conference. Her expression is grim as she listens to a reporter speaking who is not in the photo.

What should Mexico’s Sheinbaum say to the American people today? A perspective from our CEO

6
As Mexico wakes up on Tuesday to a new trade relationship with the United States, our CEO reflects on what's at stake for the people of both nations.
A map showing China's dominance as the primary trade partner of most countries in the world

A wake up call for the US, Mexico and Canada in one simple picture:...

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what Trump's rough dealings with trade allies means for China.
Carlos Pérez Ricart

The history behind Trump’s pledge to ‘take care of’ Mexico’s cartels: Our CEO interviews...

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with Carlos Pérez Ricart to talk about Trump and the history of U.S. intervention in Mexico.
Travis and Tamanna Bembenek stand smiling in front of a banner reading Mexico News Daily, Querencia and Future of Mexico

Mexico News Daily looks into the ‘Future of Mexico’: A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily is getting ready to reveal the insights gleaned from leading experts at our Future of Mexico Forum in Los Cabos.
An empty warehouse or industrial space in Mexico

Occupation of industrial warehouses in Mexico slows down

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After four record-breaking years, protectionism and the possibility of a U.S. recession is hitting both foreign and Mexican companies.
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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.92
CAD
14.45
President Sheinbaum and the Home Depot Mexico CEO stand on a stage to announce the company's investment in Mexico

Home Depot to invest US $1.3B to expand operations in Mexico

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Home Depot Mexico plans to open roughly 25 new stores by 2030 and increase its inventory of locally sourced products.
Two men opposite each other ,holding either side of a clear display box containing a toy-sized silver car. Behind them is a wall-sized bookcase with several shelves.

Foxconn signs deal with Sonora to explore Smart Cities in the state

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Foxconn CEO Young Liu signed a memorandum of understanding with Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo to explore creating smart cities in the state.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.92
CAD
14.45
President Claudia Sheinbaum points to her audience during her Friday morning press conference, where she hinted at the role of judicial corruption in Thursday's mass extradition.

Judicial ‘corruption’ played a role in extradition decision: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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On Friday morning, the president hinted at the reasoning behind the unprecedented extradition of 29 cartel figures.
President Claudia Sheinbaum talks about her gas price cap at her morning press conference

Sheinbaum makes a deal to cap gas prices: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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The president also delved into her administration's approach to courting investment and her own upcoming book release.
A cell phone displaying the amazon logo

Amazon in Mexico — it’s a bit different

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It's just like the one you had back home, except when it isn't.
Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump and Sheinbaum: BFFs?

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Columnist Sarah DeVries takes a look at the unlikely pairing of Trump and Sheinbaum — and what the future might hold for the pair
The real Mexico

Is the beach the real Mexico?

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Not to be content with her usual dose of controversy, Sarah DeVries asks if living on the beach really counts as living in Mexico.
Punta Perula coastline in Jalisco

Punta Pérula: A dream Mexico beach destination

0
Jalisco's Costalegre is a magical place and the quiet beach at Punta Pérula is absolutely no exception to the rule.
Sola, A Luxury Collection hotel in Los Cabos

What are the best hotels in Los Cabos in 2025?

0
With all the major guides now ranking the cape's busy hospitality scene, local expert Chris Sands weighs in on the final results.
Bahía Concepción

Skip the resort scene: Driving Baja’s Bahia Concepcion

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It's probably not the first place that springs to mind, but this slice of overlooked Baja gold deserves your attention.
Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump and Sheinbaum: BFFs?

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Columnist Sarah DeVries takes a look at the unlikely pairing of Trump and Sheinbaum — and what the future might hold for the pair
The real Mexico

Is the beach the real Mexico?

13
Not to be content with her usual dose of controversy, Sarah DeVries asks if living on the beach really counts as living in Mexico.
A map showing China's dominance as the primary trade partner of most countries in the world

A wake up call for the US, Mexico and Canada in one simple picture:...

22
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what Trump's rough dealings with trade allies means for China.
Carlos Pérez Ricart

The history behind Trump’s pledge to ‘take care of’ Mexico’s cartels: Our CEO interviews...

36
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with Carlos Pérez Ricart to talk about Trump and the history of U.S. intervention in Mexico.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

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Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!
Exploding hammer festival

The Exploding Hammer Festival: Guanajuato’s wildest Carnival tradition

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Yes, this is a real festival and luckily for you, we have all the answers.
Dahlia de la Cerda in a publicity photo. The photo is a closeup of her face. She wears thick round black glasses and has long black hair and bangs. Some of her tattoos on her neck are visible.

Mexico’s Dahlia de la Cerda is finalist for International Booker Prize

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The Booker jury nominated de la Cerda for "Resevoir Bitches," a “gritty, streetwise, and wickedly funny" short story collection about Mexican women.
A German woman holds an avocado up to a scanner in one photo, then in another opens it to show that it is perfectly ripe

How do you tell if an avocado is ripe? German supermarket tech inspires Mexican...

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The European device elicited surprise and amusement from Mexican social media users.

What’s on in Guadalajara and Chapala in March?

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This month, Tapatíos can soar above the clouds in a balloon, learn some sommelier skills and take in the best of global cinema, all from the comfort of their home state.
Sola, A Luxury Collection hotel in Los Cabos

What are the best hotels in Los Cabos in 2025?

0
With all the major guides now ranking the cape's busy hospitality scene, local expert Chris Sands weighs in on the final results.
Bahía Concepción

Skip the resort scene: Driving Baja’s Bahia Concepcion

4
It's probably not the first place that springs to mind, but this slice of overlooked Baja gold deserves your attention.
Taste of Mexico: Tomato pile

Taste of Mexico: Tomatl

1
You can't have Mexican food without salsa and you can't have salsa without one of Mexico's most famous indigenous ingredients.
Rugelach

Smoked salmon rugelach: The ultimate comfort food

1
When people migrate to Mexico, their food changes, and the rugelach, that champion Ashkenazi Jewish pastry, is no exception.
Cracks run through the dirt in a dried-out reservoir, representing intense drought in northwest Mexico

‘Exceptional’ drought continues to intensify in northwest Mexico

0
Sinaloa has been particularly hard-hit, with half of the state's agricultural land lying fallow this year due to lack of water.
Lake Texcoco will join 63 other Ecohydrology Demonstration Sites around the world that are working to protect wetlands.

UNESCO designates first ecohydrology site in Mexico

0
The recently restored Lake Texcoco, located north of Mexico City, is the first natural area to be recognized by UNESCO in Mexico for its activities to support ecological recovery.

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.
1968 Olympic Mexico racewalking winners podium

How Mexico defined modern racewalking

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How did a Polish coach's strategy to make the Mexican racewalking team competitive change the sport forever?
Exploding hammer festival

The Exploding Hammer Festival: Guanajuato’s wildest Carnival tradition

1
Yes, this is a real festival and luckily for you, we have all the answers.
Dahlia de la Cerda in a publicity photo. The photo is a closeup of her face. She wears thick round black glasses and has long black hair and bangs. Some of her tattoos on her neck are visible.

Mexico’s Dahlia de la Cerda is finalist for International Booker Prize

4
The Booker jury nominated de la Cerda for "Resevoir Bitches," a “gritty, streetwise, and wickedly funny" short story collection about Mexican women.
Chichen Itza and the temple of Kukulkan

What’s on in the Riviera Maya & Yucatan this March?

0
Living gods, frantic poker festivals and fortune telling await in the heart of the Maya kingdom.
A German woman holds an avocado up to a scanner in one photo, then in another opens it to show that it is perfectly ripe

How do you tell if an avocado is ripe? German supermarket tech inspires Mexican jokes

5
The European device elicited surprise and amusement from Mexican social media users.

What’s on in Guadalajara and Chapala in March?

4
This month, Tapatíos can soar above the clouds in a balloon, learn some sommelier skills and take in the best of global cinema, all from the comfort of their home state.
The clear blue waters of the Dzombakal cenote in Yucatán

Giant sloth and horse fossils found under cenote in Yucatán

0
The fossils, more than 7,000 years old, shed light on the ancient fauna of modern-day Yucatán.
Trump stands at podium shaking his finger

No deal on tariff negotiations and time is up, Trump says

23
Trump said Monday afternoon that tariffs will go into effect tomorrow — but some experts aren't convinced.
A child wearing a face mask at school

Mexican health authorities issue alert following rise in whooping cough cases

1
The number of cases of whooping cough in Mexico has risen from 153 in 2023 to approximately 443 in 2025, marking a 190% increase.
The average price per kilo of a whole chicken in a public market rose from 52.60 pesos (US $2.57) in February 2024, to 75.20 (US $3.57) in February 2025. 

Bird flu in US pushes poultry prices in Mexico to 4-year high

0
In Monterrey, the price of chicken increased by an average of 18.84% in the first half of February, the highest price rise recorded for any two-week period since June 2021.
Valquirico, Tlaxcala

Tiny Tlaxcala offers Mexico living like no other

1
It's Mexico's safest state — and one of the fastest growing economically, just two amazing reasons why Tlaxcala could be right for you.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

2
Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!
President Claudia Sheinbaum in Durango, ceremonially shoveling a pile of debris as part of a tour of a new water treatment plant coming online near Durango city, Mexico, in March.

New plant to provide clean water to the 200K residents of thirsty Durango city

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The state capital of Durango badly needs the new Guadalupe Victoria water treatment plant to replace the city's use of contaminated wells caused by aquifer overexploitation.
Cracks run through the dirt in a dried-out reservoir, representing intense drought in northwest Mexico

‘Exceptional’ drought continues to intensify in northwest Mexico

0
Sinaloa has been particularly hard-hit, with half of the state's agricultural land lying fallow this year due to lack of water.
Lake Texcoco will join 63 other Ecohydrology Demonstration Sites around the world that are working to protect wetlands.

UNESCO designates first ecohydrology site in Mexico

0
The recently restored Lake Texcoco, located north of Mexico City, is the first natural area to be recognized by UNESCO in Mexico for its activities to support ecological recovery.

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.
An empty warehouse or industrial space in Mexico

Occupation of industrial warehouses in Mexico slows down

3
After four record-breaking years, protectionism and the possibility of a U.S. recession is hitting both foreign and Mexican companies.
A businessman signing a letter

Sheinbaum signs ‘nearshoring decree’ to attract foreign investment

5
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.
Literacy in Mexico and the United States

Opinion: Why students’ reading scores should be a wake-up call on both sides of...

4
By failing to provide their students with the literacy skills needed to thrive in a modern world, the U.S. and Mexico are headed for a societal crisis.
Jesús Carmona, CEO of Schneider Mexico and Central America.

2025 Future of Mexico Forum: MND interviews Jesús Carmona Colina of Schneider Electric

0
The director of Schneider Electric spoke about the challenges and opportunities for Mexico's electricity sector at the Future of Mexico Forum held earlier this month in Los Cabos.
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek moderated a session on "Nearshoring and Mexico's Business Landscape" with Pedro Casas Alatriste

2025 Future of Mexico Forum: MND interviews CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas

0
At the 2025 "Future of Mexico Forum," the MND team conducted a series of exclusive interviews with leaders from the U.S. and Mexico about Mexico's evolving business, cultural and political panorama.
Roberta Jacobson, Tatiana Clouthier and Jeff Flake, 2025 Future of Mexico Forum participants

2025 Future of Mexico Forum: MND talks migration with Tatiana Clouthier, Jeff Flake, Roberta...

25
Mexican and U.S. experts discussed deportation, border security and migration at the forum co-hosted by Mexico News Daily earlier this month in Los Cabos.
Tortas Ahogadas El Güerito in Guadalajara, an example of great Jalisco food

State By Plate: Jalisco, birria and history

0
Others may try and imitate, but Jalisco stands firm on three pillars of gourmet excellence.
Taste of Mexico: Tomato pile

Taste of Mexico: Tomatl

1
You can't have Mexican food without salsa and you can't have salsa without one of Mexico's most famous indigenous ingredients.
Rugelach

Smoked salmon rugelach: The ultimate comfort food

1
When people migrate to Mexico, their food changes, and the rugelach, that champion Ashkenazi Jewish pastry, is no exception.
Mexican creme brulee

Crème Brûlée: From burnt cream to Mexican heat

0
It might sound like a strange marriage of French and new world cuisine — give it a chance though, it's amazing what can happen with a dash of chili.