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Chinese truck manufacturer Foton to open US $40M factory in Jalisco
The new plant will produce 1,000 gas, diesel and hybrid pickup trucks every month, under the Made in Mexico certification program.
What’s on in December in Mexico City
The perfect gift for the chilango who has everything: a guide to seasonal events in Mexico City this December.
Mexico in My Pocket: The story of entrepreneur and author Luisa Navarro
Luisa Navarro is on a mission to share her love of Mexico, and its traditional arts and crafts, through her popular blog, Mexico in My Pocket. She's also written a book about Day of the Dead and its power to heal.
Chinese truck manufacturer Foton to open US $40M factory in Jalisco
The new plant will produce 1,000 gas, diesel and hybrid pickup trucks every month, under the Made in Mexico certification program.
What’s on in December in Mexico City
The perfect gift for the chilango who has everything: a guide to seasonal events in Mexico City this December.
Mexico in My Pocket: The story of entrepreneur and author Luisa Navarro
Luisa Navarro is on a mission to share her love of Mexico, and its traditional arts and crafts, through her popular blog, Mexico in My Pocket. She's also written a book about Day of the Dead and its power to heal.
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Whale-watching season begins along Mexico’s southwestern coast
Whale-watching tours are easy to find up and down the coast, but observers are required to adhere to guidelines designed to respect the animals' customs and care for their young.
Fodor’s, the renowned travel guide, urges tourists to ‘reconsider’ visiting CDMX in 2026
A vocal Mexico City segment blames Americans for rising rents and cultural degradation. Fodor's seems to agree by putting the capital on its "No List" for travel in 2026.
Microsoft partners with Powertrust to develop 270MW of solar projects in Mexico, Brazil
The partnership represents a significant investment in Mexico's renewable energy infrastructure at a time when the country is positioning itself as a data center destination for major tech companies.
US Consulate General in Monterrey issues security alert for Federal Highway 85D
Issued on Wednesday, the security alert says that several robberies have occurred in which cars were forced to the side of the road and robbed by armed groups, including during mid-morning hours.
Sheinbaum, Castro recommit to job programs targeting migration from Honduras
During their meeting at the National Palace, the presidents of Mexico and Honduras renewed their commitment to Sowing Life and Youths Building the Future, workforce initiatives that have benefited more than 20,000 people at risk of poverty.
Made in Mexico: Lola and Manuel Álvarez Bravo
Mexico's young photographer couple documented not only a post-revolutionary Mexico, but blazed a trail for a new generation of Mexican artist too.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana take norteño music to Fortnite’s virtual stages
Los Tucanes’ iconic hit “La Chona” was recently incorporated into Fortnite's festival music mode, marking a milestone for Mexican regional music by bringing it to the video game's global player base.
UNESCO: Mexico has lost 80% of its glacial cover
According to the National Autonomous University (UNAM), Mexico's remaining glaciers could completely disappear within the next five years.
MND Local: Puerto Vallarta news
Our roundup of local news in Puerto Vallarta includes the announcement of new flights from Canada, a popular resort shifting to an all-inclusive model, new bike lanes and the death of a local street performer.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 61-80
Are Mexicans happy with their love lives? What is the most-trusted institution in Mexico? How much savings do most people have? Test your knowledge with these must-know facts about Mexico.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 21-40
What is Mexico's largest state? How large is the foreign-born population? What percentage of households have a computer? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Whale-watching season begins along Mexico’s southwestern coast
Whale-watching tours are easy to find up and down the coast, but observers are required to adhere to guidelines designed to respect the animals' customs and care for their young.
Fodor’s, the renowned travel guide, urges tourists to ‘reconsider’ visiting CDMX in 2026
A vocal Mexico City segment blames Americans for rising rents and cultural degradation. Fodor's seems to agree by putting the capital on its "No List" for travel in 2026.
Microsoft partners with Powertrust to develop 270MW of solar projects in Mexico, Brazil
The partnership represents a significant investment in Mexico's renewable energy infrastructure at a time when the country is positioning itself as a data center destination for major tech companies.
US Consulate General in Monterrey issues security alert for Federal Highway 85D
Issued on Wednesday, the security alert says that several robberies have occurred in which cars were forced to the side of the road and robbed by armed groups, including during mid-morning hours.
Sheinbaum, Castro recommit to job programs targeting migration from Honduras
During their meeting at the National Palace, the presidents of Mexico and Honduras renewed their commitment to Sowing Life and Youths Building the Future, workforce initiatives that have benefited more than 20,000 people at risk of poverty.
Made in Mexico: Lola and Manuel Álvarez Bravo
Mexico's young photographer couple documented not only a post-revolutionary Mexico, but blazed a trail for a new generation of Mexican artist too.
Chinese truck manufacturer Foton to open US $40M factory in Jalisco
The new plant will produce 1,000 gas, diesel and hybrid pickup trucks every month, under the Made in Mexico certification program.
Facts and figures about the newly opened US Embassy in CDMX: A perspective from...
Our CEO Travis Bembenek took a tour of the new United States Embassy in Mexico City, a state-of-the-art diplomatic complex featuring two gyms, a basketball court and an on-site medical clinic.
Should the US help Mexico beat the cartels? A perspective from our CEO
Are U.S. bombs what Mexico needs to end cartels once and for all? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek looks at what kinds of aid might actually be effective.
‘Confidently Wrong about Gentrification in Mexico,’ a new podcast by our CEO
How is gentrification affecting Mexico, and are foreigners to blame? CEO Travis Bembenek addresses questions and misconceptions in a new episode of "Confidently Wrong."
‘Confidently Wrong about Mexico City’: A new podcast from our CEO
Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong about Mexico City," a new podcast addressing misconceptions about Mexico's capital metropolis.
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.35
CAD
13.06
EUR
21.27
Microsoft partners with Powertrust to develop 270MW of solar projects in Mexico, Brazil
The partnership represents a significant investment in Mexico's renewable energy infrastructure at a time when the country is positioning itself as a data center destination for major tech companies.
Mexico is now the top buyer of U.S. goods, beating out Canada
Mexico City economist Alfonso Muñoz characterized the change as an "inflection point" for the U.S. and Mexico's tightly connected economies.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.35
CAD
13.06
EUR
21.27
Sheinbaum, Castro recommit to job programs targeting migration from Honduras
During their meeting at the National Palace, the presidents of Mexico and Honduras renewed their commitment to Sowing Life and Youths Building the Future, workforce initiatives that have benefited more than 20,000 people at risk of poverty.
‘We want there to be zero robberies on Mexico’s highways’: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum spent a large portion of her Tuesday morning press conference on the issue of gender-based violence before addressing the ongoing highway blockades by truckers and farmers.
Sheinbaum defends water reform amid farmer protests: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, the president spoke about changes to the national water law as well as farmers' demand for a higher guaranteed purchase price for corn, Mexico's most important staple.
La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families
La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
Fodor’s, the renowned travel guide, urges tourists to ‘reconsider’ visiting CDMX in 2026
A vocal Mexico City segment blames Americans for rising rents and cultural degradation. Fodor's seems to agree by putting the capital on its "No List" for travel in 2026.
US Consulate General in Monterrey issues security alert for Federal Highway 85D
Issued on Wednesday, the security alert says that several robberies have occurred in which cars were forced to the side of the road and robbed by armed groups, including during mid-morning hours.
MND Local: Puerto Vallarta news
Our roundup of local news in Puerto Vallarta includes the announcement of new flights from Canada, a popular resort shifting to an all-inclusive model, new bike lanes and the death of a local street performer.
AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
Should the US help Mexico beat the cartels? A perspective from our CEO
Are U.S. bombs what Mexico needs to end cartels once and for all? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek looks at what kinds of aid might actually be effective.
‘Confidently Wrong about Gentrification in Mexico,’ a new podcast by our CEO
How is gentrification affecting Mexico, and are foreigners to blame? CEO Travis Bembenek addresses questions and misconceptions in a new episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Sustainability meets investment at these Mexican real estate projects
Investing in real estate in Mexico doesn't just mean beachside condos, as these amazing sustainable developments prove.
The real costs of buying a home in Mexico
Ready to buy your dream home in Mexico? Go in knowing the rules and the costs potentially added by fees related to Mexico's unique homebuying process.
Made in Mexico: Lola and Manuel Álvarez Bravo
Mexico's young photographer couple documented not only a post-revolutionary Mexico, but blazed a trail for a new generation of Mexican artist too.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana take norteño music to Fortnite’s virtual stages
Los Tucanes’ iconic hit “La Chona” was recently incorporated into Fortnite's festival music mode, marking a milestone for Mexican regional music by bringing it to the video game's global player base.
What’s on in the Riviera Maya in December
Rave, run and rhythms all abound this month, as we take a look at what's on in the most wonderful time of the year.
Tabasqueña Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe after pageant bullying episode
After contest plagued by multiple controversies, Bosch's win was announced Friday, making her the fourth Mexican woman to take home the crown.
US Consulate General in Monterrey issues security alert for Federal Highway 85D
Issued on Wednesday, the security alert says that several robberies have occurred in which cars were forced to the side of the road and robbed by armed groups, including during mid-morning hours.
MND Local: Puerto Vallarta news
Our roundup of local news in Puerto Vallarta includes the announcement of new flights from Canada, a popular resort shifting to an all-inclusive model, new bike lanes and the death of a local street performer.
6 Mexican cheeses recognized at the 2025 World Cheese Awards
A Querétaro quesería won the award for Best Latin American Cheese in what was Mexico's best recent performance at the annual World Cheese Awards.
Taste of Mexico: Rice and pasta
Neither hail from the coutnry, but Mexican rice and pasta have become staples of the cuisine over time. María Meléndez investigates.
Scientists from Mexico and US create joint water management portal
The two countries share one border and two major water sources. The hope is that a new binational information portal will enhance the needed cooperation.
Heineken’s BC Tecate Brewery is first to achieve water use balance
The 80-year-old Tecate plant is the first Heineken plant in Latin America to achieve water use balance, meaning the water used to build and brew beers is returned to the environment in full.
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 in My Pocket: The story of entrepreneur and author Luisa Navarro
Luisa Navarro is on a mission to share her love of Mexico, and its traditional arts and crafts, through her popular blog, Mexico in My Pocket. She's also written a book about Day of the Dead and its power to heal.
Made in Mexico: Lola and Manuel Álvarez Bravo
Mexico's young photographer couple documented not only a post-revolutionary Mexico, but blazed a trail for a new generation of Mexican artist too.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana take norteño music to Fortnite’s virtual stages
Los Tucanes’ iconic hit “La Chona” was recently incorporated into Fortnite's festival music mode, marking a milestone for Mexican regional music by bringing it to the video game's global player base.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana take norteño music to Fortnite’s virtual stages
Los Tucanes’ iconic hit “La Chona” was recently incorporated into Fortnite's festival music mode, marking a milestone for Mexican regional music by bringing it to the video game's global player base.
What’s on in the Riviera Maya in December
Rave, run and rhythms all abound this month, as we take a look at what's on in the most wonderful time of the year.
Tabasqueña Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe after pageant bullying episode
After contest plagued by multiple controversies, Bosch's win was announced Friday, making her the fourth Mexican woman to take home the crown.
Whale-watching season begins along Mexico’s southwestern coast
Whale-watching tours are easy to find up and down the coast, but observers are required to adhere to guidelines designed to respect the animals' customs and care for their young.
UNESCO: Mexico has lost 80% of its glacial cover
According to the National Autonomous University (UNAM), Mexico's remaining glaciers could completely disappear within the next five years.
Construction sector’s ongoing decline alarms industry leaders who had called for more public investment
Industry performance as measured by the value of construction output reached 48.86 billion pesos (US $2.65 million) in September, a slump of –15.4% compared to September 2024.
Scientists from Mexico and US create joint water management portal
The two countries share one border and two major water sources. The hope is that a new binational information portal will enhance the needed cooperation.
Investing from scratch: When your dream is building property in Mexico
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.
Sustainability meets investment at these Mexican real estate projects
Investing in real estate in Mexico doesn't just mean beachside condos, as these amazing sustainable developments prove.
The real costs of buying a home in Mexico
Ready to buy your dream home in Mexico? Go in knowing the rules and the costs potentially added by fees related to Mexico's unique homebuying process.
UNESCO: Mexico has lost 80% of its glacial cover
According to the National Autonomous University (UNAM), Mexico's remaining glaciers could completely disappear within the next five years.
Scientists from Mexico and US create joint water management portal
The two countries share one border and two major water sources. The hope is that a new binational information portal will enhance the needed cooperation.
Heineken’s BC Tecate Brewery is first to achieve water use balance
The 80-year-old Tecate plant is the first Heineken plant in Latin America to achieve water use balance, meaning the water used to build and brew beers is returned to the environment in full.
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.
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 61-80
Are Mexicans happy with their love lives? What is the most-trusted institution in Mexico? How much savings do most people have? Test your knowledge with these must-know facts about Mexico.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 21-40
What is Mexico's largest state? How large is the foreign-born population? What percentage of households have a computer? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Sheinbaum blames opposition for funding violent protest: Monday’s mañanera recapped
The main focus of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Monday morning press conference was the protest against insecurity and corruption that took place in Mexico City on Saturday.
Would you eat ceviche ice cream?
Do you fancy yourself a brave eater? Some of Mexico's wilder dishes just might challenge that claim!
6 Mexican cheeses recognized at the 2025 World Cheese Awards
A Querétaro quesería won the award for Best Latin American Cheese in what was Mexico's best recent performance at the annual World Cheese Awards.
Taste of Mexico: Rice and pasta
Neither hail from the coutnry, but Mexican rice and pasta have become staples of the cuisine over time. María Meléndez investigates.
What to cook in November
Bel Woodhouse shares her Mexican neighbors' white pozole recipe, plus recipes for peach salsa and spinach enchiladas that take advantage of Mexico's autumn-fresh ingredients.
