How to swear in Mexico: Curse words for south of the border

Swearing in Mexican Spanish is an art form, but it's one you'll want to be careful about before using it in public.

Did the government cover up February’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill?

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The Sheinbaum administration strongly denies it, but prominent environmental groups, including Greenpeace and Cemda, say that nearly a month after the spill was discovered, the public was still not informed.

Sheinbaum defends ‘Plan B’ electoral reform after Senate strips key provision: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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On Thursday, Sheinbaum defended her struggling electoral reform, revealed what she loves most about being president, and announced FIFA's Infantino visits Monday ahead of the World Cup.

iPhone launches Tap to Pay in Mexico, expanding the country’s digital payment options

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Apple's Tap to Pay is now live in Mexico, giving businesses a low-barrier path to digital payments as the country works to reduce its heavy reliance on cash.
oil spill on Gulf coast

Did the government cover up February’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill?

0
The Sheinbaum administration strongly denies it, but prominent environmental groups, including Greenpeace and Cemda, say that nearly a month after the spill was discovered, the public was still not informed.
Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Sheinbaum defends ‘Plan B’ electoral reform after Senate strips key provision: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
On Thursday, Sheinbaum defended her struggling electoral reform, revealed what she loves most about being president, and announced FIFA's Infantino visits Monday ahead of the World Cup.
Two cell phones tap to trade a payment, with a card terminal visible in the corner

iPhone launches Tap to Pay in Mexico, expanding the country’s digital payment options

0
Apple's Tap to Pay is now live in Mexico, giving businesses a low-barrier path to digital payments as the country works to reduce its heavy reliance on cash.
Tijuana

Why Tijuana is so much more than a border city

Once seen as a seedy border holdout, modern Tijuana is quite the surprise, as one traveler discovered.
Construction worker with educational materials

On the job education for construction workers in Mexico

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Despite having only five years of schooling on average before going to work, construction workers are learning fast courtesy of Fundación Construyendo y Creciendo.
Michelin Mexico Guide dignitaries

Jalisco shines its culinary credentials as host of the Michelin Mexico Guide opening ceremony

1
The state that some consider to "be" Mexico has been added to the Michelin Mexico Guide for 2026, along with Yucatán and Puebla.
Velasco and Sheinbaum

13 Mexicans have died in US custody during the Trump administration

2
The victims ranged in age from 19 to 69 and suffered their fate in several different states across the nation, from California to Florida.
Mexico-City, Mexico - August 22, 2021 - cars and Berger store in the upscale Polanco neighborhood

How rich is rich in Mexico: How much does the upper class earn, and...

10
The problem of extreme wealth concentration has intensified over the past several decades, making Mexico's upper class a small and intriguing group to study. How much do they really live on, and what do they do with their lives?
waiting for a ride

Uber and licensed taxis settle their long dispute by joining forces in CDMX

4
The alliance hopes to ensure peace on the streets (and enough drivers) during the World Cup, but the issue of Uber's access to airports is still unresolved.

Sheinbaum addresses school shooting yesterday in Michoacán: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

1
Sheinbaum said that her government wanted the shooting to be an "isolated incident" and that her team is planning to broaden the implementation of a mental health program that is already being taught in some middle schools.

Opinion: What might a regional utopia look like? Part 1

7
CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas outlines the policies, institutions and strategic choices that could make North America more competitive, more productive — and ultimately more prosperous in this new weekly essay series.
Arca Continental, Mexico's second-largest Coca-Cola bottler behind Femsa, is celebrating a century of operations in Mexico this year.

2 consumer giants commit US $1.5B to expanding operations in Mexico

0
This week, Monterrey-based Arca Continental, one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world, announced it will invest US $1 billion in its Mexican operations and Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé separately announced a $455 million investment in México state.
Mexico-City, Mexico - August 22, 2021 - cars and Berger store in the upscale Polanco neighborhood

How rich is rich in Mexico: How much does the upper class earn, and...

10
The problem of extreme wealth concentration has intensified over the past several decades, making Mexico's upper class a small and intriguing group to study. How much do they really live on, and what do they do with their lives?

Opinion: What might a regional utopia look like? Part 1

7
CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas outlines the policies, institutions and strategic choices that could make North America more competitive, more productive — and ultimately more prosperous in this new weekly essay series.
October 30, 2025: The Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, aka Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

A Mexican artist could be the one to put the finishing touches on Gaudí’s...

0
Michoacán-born sculptor Javier Marín is one of three contemporary sculptors invited to propose designs for the basilica's main entrance and final façade as construction nears completion, more than 140 years after it began.

Why Tijuana is so much more than a border city

1
Once seen as a seedy border holdout, modern Tijuana is quite the surprise, as one traveler discovered.

On the job education for construction workers in Mexico

0
Despite having only five years of schooling on average before going to work, construction workers are learning fast courtesy of Fundación Construyendo y Creciendo.

Jalisco shines its culinary credentials as host of the Michelin Mexico Guide opening ceremony

1
The state that some consider to "be" Mexico has been added to the Michelin Mexico Guide for 2026, along with Yucatán and Puebla.

13 Mexicans have died in US custody during the Trump administration

2
The victims ranged in age from 19 to 69 and suffered their fate in several different states across the nation, from California to Florida.

How rich is rich in Mexico: How much does the upper class earn, and what does their world look like?

10
The problem of extreme wealth concentration has intensified over the past several decades, making Mexico's upper class a small and intriguing group to study. How much do they really live on, and what do they do with their lives?

Uber and licensed taxis settle their long dispute by joining forces in CDMX

4
The alliance hopes to ensure peace on the streets (and enough drivers) during the World Cup, but the issue of Uber's access to airports is still unresolved.
Construction worker with educational materials

On the job education for construction workers in Mexico

0
Despite having only five years of schooling on average before going to work, construction workers are learning fast courtesy of Fundación Construyendo y Creciendo.
Portrait of Kolia O'Connor, Head of School at the American School Foundation in Mexico City

Insights from the oldest and most prestigious American School in Mexico: A new ‘Confidently...

1
The latest episode of Confidently Wrong visits the century-old American School Foundation for insight on what it takes to give kids a world-class education outside of their home country.

The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for...

4
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
Tourists stroll beneath palm trees on the streets of Sayulita, Mexico

From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...

0
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
A soldier displays seized handguns

The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO

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From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.
USMCA review

USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington

1
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.

Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact

0
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
USTR AND SE

Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada

Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.92
CAD
12.94
EUR
20.68

Opinion: What might a regional utopia look like? Part 1

7
CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas outlines the policies, institutions and strategic choices that could make North America more competitive, more productive — and ultimately more prosperous in this new weekly essay series.
Arca Continental, Mexico's second-largest Coca-Cola bottler behind Femsa, is celebrating a century of operations in Mexico this year.

2 consumer giants commit US $1.5B to expanding operations in Mexico

0
This week, Monterrey-based Arca Continental, one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world, announced it will invest US $1 billion in its Mexican operations and Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé separately announced a $455 million investment in México state.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.92
CAD
12.94
EUR
20.68
Flags of Mexico and the U.S. shown at a civic event

New poll: What do Americans think about Mexico and the Mexico-US relationship?

24
Is Mexico a good or a bad neighbor? Should the U.S. apply a blanket tariff on all goods coming from Mexico? Is the USMCA trade agreement a fair deal? These questions and more were answered in a recent poll of more than 1,000 U.S. voters.

Sheinbaum addresses school shooting yesterday in Michoacán: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

1
Sheinbaum said that her government wanted the shooting to be an "isolated incident" and that her team is planning to broaden the implementation of a mental health program that is already being taught in some middle schools.
Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Sheinbaum defends ‘Plan B’ electoral reform after Senate strips key provision:...

0
On Thursday, Sheinbaum defended her struggling electoral reform, revealed what she loves most about being president, and announced FIFA's Infantino visits Monday ahead of the World Cup.

How to swear in Mexico: Curse words for south of the border

23
Swearing in Mexican Spanish is an art form, but it's one you'll want to be careful about before using it in public.

Puff, puff, pass? The cloudy legality of marijuana in Mexico

7
Is smoking marijuana legal for tourists or residents in Mexico? How about possession? The answers are a bit confusing.

Porches, pyramids and precious time — thoughts on a life in Mexico

19
Wherever you choose to be, that's where your family visits and where your 83-year-old mom (at least in my case) will climb a pyramid.

Why Tijuana is so much more than a border city

1
Once seen as a seedy border holdout, modern Tijuana is quite the surprise, as one traveler discovered.

Uber and licensed taxis settle their long dispute by joining forces in CDMX

4
The alliance hopes to ensure peace on the streets (and enough drivers) during the World Cup, but the issue of Uber's access to airports is still unresolved.

CDMX launches axolotl chatbot to help visitors discover the best of the city

2
Named "Xoli" for short, the axolotl-bot operates 24/7 and functions as a digital guide that answers questions about transportation, events, cultural attractions and services in seconds.
marijuana use in Mexico

Puff, puff, pass? The cloudy legality of marijuana in Mexico

7
Is smoking marijuana legal for tourists or residents in Mexico? How about possession? The answers are a bit confusing.
Temple of the Sun in Teotihuacán

Porches, pyramids and precious time — thoughts on a life in Mexico

19
Wherever you choose to be, that's where your family visits and where your 83-year-old mom (at least in my case) will climb a pyramid.

The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for...

4
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
Tourists stroll beneath palm trees on the streets of Sayulita, Mexico

From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...

0
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
Huatulco Convention Center

Stranded assets in Huatulco: How 2 major tourism projects became frozen in legal and...

1
A golf course and a convention center, two key projects for tourism in Huatulco, are now closed and in legal limbo. The question is: Why?
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya

0
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
Guadalajara, Jalisco

MND Local Guadalajara: Easter week activities and upcoming events

0
Easter week is a special time in Mexico, and Guadalajara, in particular, offers spectacular events throughout the months of March and April.
October 30, 2025: The Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, aka Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

A Mexican artist could be the one to put the finishing touches on Gaudí’s...

0
Michoacán-born sculptor Javier Marín is one of three contemporary sculptors invited to propose designs for the basilica's main entrance and final façade as construction nears completion, more than 140 years after it began.

MND Local: Exploring the legacy immigrant communities of Baja California

1
The communities of modern Baja California are shaped by the immigrants who created them. Chris Sands takes a look.
Foreigners in Mexico are bringing an eroding gentrification phenomenon that heavily affects the local population.

Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico

4
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
waiting for a ride

Uber and licensed taxis settle their long dispute by joining forces in CDMX

4
The alliance hopes to ensure peace on the streets (and enough drivers) during the World Cup, but the issue of Uber's access to airports is still unresolved.
axolotl chatbot that helps visitors enjoy Mexico City

CDMX launches axolotl chatbot to help visitors discover the best of the city

2
Named "Xoli" for short, the axolotl-bot operates 24/7 and functions as a digital guide that answers questions about transportation, events, cultural attractions and services in seconds.
Chef Lupita Vidal

How Chef Lupita is bringing the international spotlight to Tabasco

2
From a cookbook all the way to Qatar, Chef Lupita Vidal has traveled across the world to promote the culinary offerings of her native state of Tabasco.
Farmer on tractor in Mexico

How an era of tariffs is reshaping Mexico’s agriculture industry

2
Agricultural tariffs over the past few years from both the U.S. and Mexico have complicated the countries' food supplies.

MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?

4
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
Mexican soldiers hand out supplies in the wake of Hurricane John

Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks

1
From Chihuahua to Chiapas, climate change threatens much of Mexico. A former U.S. climate security expert offers insight into how our changing world brings new challenges.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

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

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.

Jalisco shines its culinary credentials as host of the Michelin Mexico Guide opening ceremony

1
The state that some consider to "be" Mexico has been added to the Michelin Mexico Guide for 2026, along with Yucatán and Puebla.

MND Local Guadalajara: Easter week activities and upcoming events

0
Easter week is a special time in Mexico, and Guadalajara, in particular, offers spectacular events throughout the months of March and April.

A Mexican artist could be the one to put the finishing touches on Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia

0
Michoacán-born sculptor Javier Marín is one of three contemporary sculptors invited to propose designs for the basilica's main entrance and final façade as construction nears completion, more than 140 years after it began.

Volunteering in Puerto Vallarta: How visitors and residents can get involved

1
There are many ways residents and visitors can get more involved in Puerto Vallarta, and volunteering is a great way to give back to the local community that has welcomed you.

MND Local: Exploring the legacy immigrant communities of Baja California

1
The communities of modern Baja California are shaped by the immigrants who created them. Chris Sands takes a look.

Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico

4
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
oil spill on Gulf coast

Did the government cover up February’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill?

0
The Sheinbaum administration strongly denies it, but prominent environmental groups, including Greenpeace and Cemda, say that nearly a month after the spill was discovered, the public was still not informed.
Two cell phones tap to trade a payment, with a card terminal visible in the corner

iPhone launches Tap to Pay in Mexico, expanding the country’s digital payment options

0
Apple's Tap to Pay is now live in Mexico, giving businesses a low-barrier path to digital payments as the country works to reduce its heavy reliance on cash.
Velasco and Sheinbaum

13 Mexicans have died in US custody during the Trump administration

2
The victims ranged in age from 19 to 69 and suffered their fate in several different states across the nation, from California to Florida.
Mexico-City, Mexico - August 22, 2021 - cars and Berger store in the upscale Polanco neighborhood

How rich is rich in Mexico: How much does the upper class earn, and...

10
The problem of extreme wealth concentration has intensified over the past several decades, making Mexico's upper class a small and intriguing group to study. How much do they really live on, and what do they do with their lives?

MND Local: The Baja business deal that soured Trump on Mexico

The Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico was meant to a crown jewel in a property empire, but its failure left its namesake feeling bitter.
Huatulco Convention Center

Stranded assets in Huatulco: How 2 major tourism projects became frozen in legal and...

1
A golf course and a convention center, two key projects for tourism in Huatulco, are now closed and in legal limbo. The question is: Why?
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya

0
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
Holcim plant

Building materials company Holcim to invest US $20M in its water conservation strategy

1
To date, Holcim has cut its water extraction volume by 58% by increasing the use of treated wastewater, recirculation technologies and predictive maintenance, which it implements at 71% of its plants in Mexico.

MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?

4
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
Mexican soldiers hand out supplies in the wake of Hurricane John

Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks

1
From Chihuahua to Chiapas, climate change threatens much of Mexico. A former U.S. climate security expert offers insight into how our changing world brings new challenges.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

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

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
USMCA review

USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington

1
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.

Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact

0
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
USTR AND SE

Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada

Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
Mexico-City, Mexico - August 22, 2021 - cars and Berger store in the upscale Polanco neighborhood

How rich is rich in Mexico: How much does the upper class earn, and...

10
The problem of extreme wealth concentration has intensified over the past several decades, making Mexico's upper class a small and intriguing group to study. How much do they really live on, and what do they do with their lives?

Opinion: What might a regional utopia look like? Part 1

7
CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas outlines the policies, institutions and strategic choices that could make North America more competitive, more productive — and ultimately more prosperous in this new weekly essay series.
October 30, 2025: The Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, aka Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

A Mexican artist could be the one to put the finishing touches on Gaudí’s...

0
Michoacán-born sculptor Javier Marín is one of three contemporary sculptors invited to propose designs for the basilica's main entrance and final façade as construction nears completion, more than 140 years after it began.
Oscar Del Cueto

American Chamber of Commerce names CPKC’s Oscar Del Cueto as new president

0
Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Mexico, was named the new president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) for the 2026-2027 period, the business organization announced Wednesday.
Michelin Mexico Guide dignitaries

Jalisco shines its culinary credentials as host of the Michelin Mexico Guide opening ceremony

1
The state that some consider to "be" Mexico has been added to the Michelin Mexico Guide for 2026, along with Yucatán and Puebla.
Chef Lupita Vidal

How Chef Lupita is bringing the international spotlight to Tabasco

2
From a cookbook all the way to Qatar, Chef Lupita Vidal has traveled across the world to promote the culinary offerings of her native state of Tabasco.
Farmer on tractor in Mexico

How an era of tariffs is reshaping Mexico’s agriculture industry

2
Agricultural tariffs over the past few years from both the U.S. and Mexico have complicated the countries' food supplies.
An image of the Michelin Guide logo next to a spread of food on a restaurant table

Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition

2
Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states.