Monday, February 2, 2026

From San Miguel to Wall Street: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ conversation about raising kids in Mexico

In episode two of the new season of MND's podcast, "Confidently Wrong," CEO Travis Bembenek interviews Ann Dolan about her family's experience, from pre-K to college.
activists for disappeared

With AI’s help, Mexico’s disappeared are telling their stories to the rest of us

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Using facial animation, speech synthesis and input from loved ones, the Luz de Esperanza Collective produces short videos to bring the plight of Jalisco's more than 15,000 missing persons to public attention.

Now running: El Insurgente train linking Toluca with Mexico City in 45 minutes

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The railway’s final section connecting the Mexico City neighborhood of Santa Fe with the Observatorio transportation hub was inaugurated by President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday, alongside the mayors of Mexico City and México state.

Search for kidnapped Sinaloa mine workers intensifies

0
The search-and-rescue effort has turned into a major military operation, deploying 800 Army personnel, 270 Special Forces, 100 National Guardsmen, three helicopters and two T6C-Texan aircraft.
activists for disappeared

With AI’s help, Mexico’s disappeared are telling their stories to the rest of us

0
Using facial animation, speech synthesis and input from loved ones, the Luz de Esperanza Collective produces short videos to bring the plight of Jalisco's more than 15,000 missing persons to public attention.

Now running: El Insurgente train linking Toluca with Mexico City in 45 minutes

0
The railway’s final section connecting the Mexico City neighborhood of Santa Fe with the Observatorio transportation hub was inaugurated by President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday, alongside the mayors of Mexico City and México state.

Search for kidnapped Sinaloa mine workers intensifies

0
The search-and-rescue effort has turned into a major military operation, deploying 800 Army personnel, 270 Special Forces, 100 National Guardsmen, three helicopters and two T6C-Texan aircraft.
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Education Minister for Mexico Mario Delgado

2 close relatives of Mexico’s education minister murdered in Colima

0
An aunt and cousin of federal Education Minister Mario Delgado were murdered on Saturday morning in the city of Colima, capital of the small Pacific coast state of Colima.
Prisoner transfer

Families claim Mexico violated law in transfer of cartel suspects to US

0
Lawyers are claiming that their clients were denied due process because they were sent to the U.S. without an extradition order, leaving them with virtually no legal means in Mexico to challenge their transfer.
Claudia Sheinbaum at a podium

Sheinbaum promises continued humanitarian aid for Cuba — just not oil

1
Sheinbaum acknowledged on Sunday that the supply of oil is a "fundamental" form of humanitarian aid for Cuba, but that Mexico cannot run the risk of having additional tariffs imposed on its exports to the United States.
A group, dressed as royalty, celebrating Mazatlán's carnival

Mazatlán carnival expected to generate 1.2 billion pesos in economic impact

0
The 128th edition of one of Mexico's most important carnivals, scheduled for Feb. 12-17, will celebrate the tambora — a traditional two-headed bass drum — as its central theme, honoring the instrument's cultural significance in Sinaloa.
Andrés Manuel López Obrador welcomes Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez

A brief history of Cuba-Mexico relations

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The relationship between Mexico and Cuba was born during their time as Spanish colonies, and in the modern age has often been mediated by U.S. influence.
Guadalajara

MND Local: Fun things to do in Guadalajara in February

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From art, music and dance to recreational activities, February is a great month to experience Guadalajara and its neighboring city, Zapopan.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: February 1st

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Pemex, USMCA and Fortnite: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?

El Jalapeño: Monitoring Greenland events, Mexico offers to buy back Texas

0
"All I want is a piece of desert," said President Sheinbaum. Except of course, she didn't — it's our satirical story of the week.
Temple of the Cormorants in Dzibanché

A history of the Maya: The Early Classic period

0
As the Maya world transitioned from the Late Preclassic to the Early Classic period, new cities rose to prominence in places like Tikal, Uaxactún and Dzibanché.
Tulum beach

Tourism Ministry, seeking to reactivate local tourism, opens new beach access points in Tulum

1
Tulum, traditionally been one of Mexico's favorite tourism attractions, has seen a decrease in visitors lately. Some say the privatization of public beaches is partly to blame.
Sheinbaum standing before a graph of homicide data

Is security in Mexico improving or are the numbers being manipulated?

16
The federal government says that homicides declined 30% in 2025. But disappearances are up 16%. The discrepancy has raised alarm bells among security experts.

Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you

2
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Education Minister for Mexico Mario Delgado

2 close relatives of Mexico’s education minister murdered in Colima

0
An aunt and cousin of federal Education Minister Mario Delgado were murdered on Saturday morning in the city of Colima, capital of the small Pacific coast state of Colima.
Prisoner transfer

Families claim Mexico violated law in transfer of cartel suspects to US

0
Lawyers are claiming that their clients were denied due process because they were sent to the U.S. without an extradition order, leaving them with virtually no legal means in Mexico to challenge their transfer.
Claudia Sheinbaum at a podium

Sheinbaum promises continued humanitarian aid for Cuba — just not oil

1
Sheinbaum acknowledged on Sunday that the supply of oil is a "fundamental" form of humanitarian aid for Cuba, but that Mexico cannot run the risk of having additional tariffs imposed on its exports to the United States.
A group, dressed as royalty, celebrating Mazatlán's carnival

Mazatlán carnival expected to generate 1.2 billion pesos in economic impact

0
The 128th edition of one of Mexico's most important carnivals, scheduled for Feb. 12-17, will celebrate the tambora — a traditional two-headed bass drum — as its central theme, honoring the instrument's cultural significance in Sinaloa.
Andrés Manuel López Obrador welcomes Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez

A brief history of Cuba-Mexico relations

0
The relationship between Mexico and Cuba was born during their time as Spanish colonies, and in the modern age has often been mediated by U.S. influence.
Guadalajara

MND Local: Fun things to do in Guadalajara in February

0
From art, music and dance to recreational activities, February is a great month to experience Guadalajara and its neighboring city, Zapopan.
corona beer

Grupo Modelo’s plan to make Mexico the World Cup’s best host...

2
Not all World Cup competition will be on the pitches this summer. Each of the three hosting nations wants to be considered the best host, and Mexico is in it to win.
Ann Dolan, Travis Bembenek and George Reavis on a video call

From San Miguel to Wall Street: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ conversation about raising kids in...

0
In episode two of the new season of MND's podcast, "Confidently Wrong," CEO Travis Bembenek interviews Ann Dolan about her family's experience, from pre-K to college.
A father with two small children at Mexico City's Chapultepec palace

Introducing Season 2 of the ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: Raising expat kids in Mexico

2
Retirees and digital nomads love Mexico — but what about families? A new season of "Confidently Wrong" dives into the challenges and benefits of raising kids abroad.
A man smiles in front of a Mexican flag in a photo with the words "Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve"

The Mexico they don’t show you: Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve

4
Travis Bembenek and Mexico-based content creator Servant Steve cut through viral misinformation and stereotypes about Mexico on the latest Confidently Wrong podcast.
A snail pulls a pile of coins

Mexico’s economy isn’t growing. What can be done? A perspective from our CEO

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What needs to happen to turn around Mexico's sluggish economy? Travis Bembenek dive into the problem and possible solutions in this week's column.
Marcelo Ebrard, Jamieson Greer and Howard Lutnick stand next to an American flag

Mexico, US agree to begin formal USMCA trade talks. Where does that leave Canada?

1
The talks will address rules of origin for industrial goods, critical minerals collaboration and trade policy alignment, as Mexico seeks to safeguard its crucial trade relationship with its northern neighbor.
Truck carrying cars

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Why ‘value added’ matters more than gross...

4
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas explains why the U.S.-Mexico automaker relationship isn’t a normal buyer-seller partnership, and how decoupling would prove advantageous only to China.
pwc

Mexico falls from PwC’s list of top 10 countries to invest in

3
The list is based on input from more than 4,000 CEOs worldwide about their likely investment destinations. Mexico had climbed to eighth place in 2025 but fell behind Saudi Arabia, Spain and Singapore for 2026.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.41
CAD
12.72
EUR
20.51
The entrance to a Walmart store

Mexico’s biggest retailer turns to a viral videogame to find tech talent

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Walmart México has created custom coding challenges within the massively popular game, becoming the first Latin American company to recruit through the platform as Mexico emerges as a regional tech hub.
A hand holds a Revolut credit card next to a payment terminal

British neobank Revolut launches banking operations in Mexico with a special perk for US-Mexico...

5
The newly certified bank is offering no-fee remittance transfers from the US, hoping to attract Mexicans living abroad to the app.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.41
CAD
12.72
EUR
20.51
Andrés Manuel López Obrador welcomes Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez

A brief history of Cuba-Mexico relations

0
The relationship between Mexico and Cuba was born during their time as Spanish colonies, and in the modern age has often been mediated by U.S. influence.

Mexico’s week in review: Sheinbaum’s sovereignty narrative faces its toughest test yet

4
How much sovereignty does Mexico really have? That question hung over the week of Jan. 26-30 as the United States exercised increasing authority within Mexico and weaponized tariffs to reshape Mexican foreign policy beyond its borders.
Claudia Sheinbaum at a podium

Sheinbaum promises continued humanitarian aid for Cuba — just not oil

1
Sheinbaum acknowledged on Sunday that the supply of oil is a "fundamental" form of humanitarian aid for Cuba, but that Mexico cannot run the risk of having additional tariffs imposed on its exports to the United States.
Ann Dolan, Travis Bembenek and George Reavis on a video call

From San Miguel to Wall Street: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ conversation about raising kids in Mexico

0
In episode two of the new season of MND's podcast, "Confidently Wrong," CEO Travis Bembenek interviews Ann Dolan about her family's experience, from pre-K to college.
Wallet with credit cards

A tale of two lost wallets

7
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, as Sarah DeVries discovered another thing to love about life in Mexico.
Nighttime light sweep on an avenue in Colonia Condesa in Mexico City

8 foreigners on why they left everything for Mexico City — and whether they’ll stay

7
Expats have always been drawn to Mexico City. Writer Bethany Platanella interviews eight of them about why they came, and how long they intend to stay.

Now running: El Insurgente train linking Toluca with Mexico City in 45 minutes

0
The railway’s final section connecting the Mexico City neighborhood of Santa Fe with the Observatorio transportation hub was inaugurated by President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday, alongside the mayors of Mexico City and México state.
Tulum beach

Tourism Ministry, seeking to reactivate local tourism, opens new beach access points in Tulum

1
Tulum, traditionally been one of Mexico's favorite tourism attractions, has seen a decrease in visitors lately. Some say the privatization of public beaches is partly to blame.
The Maya Train speeds through a forest

Maya Train tickets go on sale in Europe

2
By bringing ticket sales out of the country for the first time, Mexico is making it easier for Europeans to plan and pay for their visit to Mexico, including transport through the southern tourist meccas.
Wallet with credit cards

A tale of two lost wallets

7
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, as Sarah DeVries discovered another thing to love about life in Mexico.
Nighttime light sweep on an avenue in Colonia Condesa in Mexico City

8 foreigners on why they left everything for Mexico City — and whether they’ll...

7
Expats have always been drawn to Mexico City. Writer Bethany Platanella interviews eight of them about why they came, and how long they intend to stay.
A father with two small children at Mexico City's Chapultepec palace

Introducing Season 2 of the ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: Raising expat kids in Mexico

2
Retirees and digital nomads love Mexico — but what about families? A new season of "Confidently Wrong" dives into the challenges and benefits of raising kids abroad.
A man smiles in front of a Mexican flag in a photo with the words "Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve"

The Mexico they don’t show you: Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve

4
Travis Bembenek and Mexico-based content creator Servant Steve cut through viral misinformation and stereotypes about Mexico on the latest Confidently Wrong podcast.

Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you

2
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Monterrey

Why moving to Monterrey might just be your Mexican dream

3
It may not be the first place in Mexico expats would think to move, but Monterrey has a lot going for it, including a very welcoming community.
Guadalajara

MND Local: Fun things to do in Guadalajara in February

0
From art, music and dance to recreational activities, February is a great month to experience Guadalajara and its neighboring city, Zapopan.
Temple of the Cormorants in Dzibanché

A history of the Maya: The Early Classic period

0
As the Maya world transitioned from the Late Preclassic to the Early Classic period, new cities rose to prominence in places like Tikal, Uaxactún and Dzibanché.

The extraordinary wildlife photography of Alejandro Prieto

1
World renowned Mexican wildlife photographer Alejandro Prieto discusses his new collection, Confluences, chronicling nature across Mexico.
Kevin Galván (16) of Panama takes on Mexico's Richard Ledezma (number 27) and Marcel Ruiz (14)

World Cup warm-up vs. Panama ends with an awkward win for Mexico

1
Mexico's 1-0 win against Panama in Thursday's friendly was uninspiring and lucky, coming as it did on an own-goal in stoppage time, but it gave coach Javier Aguirre a chance to judge some new faces.
Tulum beach

Tourism Ministry, seeking to reactivate local tourism, opens new beach access points in Tulum

1
Tulum, traditionally been one of Mexico's favorite tourism attractions, has seen a decrease in visitors lately. Some say the privatization of public beaches is partly to blame.
The Maya Train speeds through a forest

Maya Train tickets go on sale in Europe

2
By bringing ticket sales out of the country for the first time, Mexico is making it easier for Europeans to plan and pay for their visit to Mexico, including transport through the southern tourist meccas.

Mexicans will spend how much on tamales next Monday?

3
Based on data from INEGI and the restaurant industry, experts estimate that Mexicans consume around 40 million tamales on Feb. 2, or Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas Day).

Nación de Vinos brings the best of Mexican wine to the capital

1
Drink, dine and delight at Mexico's biggest wine show of the year — Mexico City's Nación de Vinos.
Aerial view of construction on the "El Novillo" dam in Baja California Sur, Mexico

La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents

2
An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
tijuana river

Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego

2
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
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.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
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.
A group, dressed as royalty, celebrating Mazatlán's carnival

Mazatlán carnival expected to generate 1.2 billion pesos in economic impact

0
The 128th edition of one of Mexico's most important carnivals, scheduled for Feb. 12-17, will celebrate the tambora — a traditional two-headed bass drum — as its central theme, honoring the instrument's cultural significance in Sinaloa.
Guadalajara

MND Local: Fun things to do in Guadalajara in February

0
From art, music and dance to recreational activities, February is a great month to experience Guadalajara and its neighboring city, Zapopan.
Temple of the Cormorants in Dzibanché

A history of the Maya: The Early Classic period

0
As the Maya world transitioned from the Late Preclassic to the Early Classic period, new cities rose to prominence in places like Tikal, Uaxactún and Dzibanché.
Kate Burt

How an 81-year-old gringa launched a Mexican opera company

4
Kate Burt was still learning Spanish when she became involved with theater in Guanajuato. Before long, she had founded the city's first opera company.

The extraordinary wildlife photography of Alejandro Prieto

1
World renowned Mexican wildlife photographer Alejandro Prieto discusses his new collection, Confluences, chronicling nature across Mexico.
Kevin Galván (16) of Panama takes on Mexico's Richard Ledezma (number 27) and Marcel Ruiz (14)

World Cup warm-up vs. Panama ends with an awkward win for Mexico

1
Mexico's 1-0 win against Panama in Thursday's friendly was uninspiring and lucky, coming as it did on an own-goal in stoppage time, but it gave coach Javier Aguirre a chance to judge some new faces.
activists for disappeared

With AI’s help, Mexico’s disappeared are telling their stories to the rest of us

0
Using facial animation, speech synthesis and input from loved ones, the Luz de Esperanza Collective produces short videos to bring the plight of Jalisco's more than 15,000 missing persons to public attention.

Search for kidnapped Sinaloa mine workers intensifies

0
The search-and-rescue effort has turned into a major military operation, deploying 800 Army personnel, 270 Special Forces, 100 National Guardsmen, three helicopters and two T6C-Texan aircraft.
Education Minister for Mexico Mario Delgado

2 close relatives of Mexico’s education minister murdered in Colima

0
An aunt and cousin of federal Education Minister Mario Delgado were murdered on Saturday morning in the city of Colima, capital of the small Pacific coast state of Colima.
Prisoner transfer

Families claim Mexico violated law in transfer of cartel suspects to US

0
Lawyers are claiming that their clients were denied due process because they were sent to the U.S. without an extradition order, leaving them with virtually no legal means in Mexico to challenge their transfer.
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

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

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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.

Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you

2
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Monterrey

Why moving to Monterrey might just be your Mexican dream

3
It may not be the first place in Mexico expats would think to move, but Monterrey has a lot going for it, including a very welcoming community.
Monterrey students

Mexican students turn water crisis into global innovation, compete for prestigious sustainability prize

5
Monterrey-area high schoolers didn't just learn from a water crisis in 2022, they used it as a platform to innovate and now are up for the Zayed Sustainability Prize.
Aerial view of construction on the "El Novillo" dam in Baja California Sur, Mexico

La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents

2
An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
tijuana river

Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego

2
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
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.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
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.
Marcelo Ebrard, Jamieson Greer and Howard Lutnick stand next to an American flag

Mexico, US agree to begin formal USMCA trade talks. Where does that leave Canada?

1
The talks will address rules of origin for industrial goods, critical minerals collaboration and trade policy alignment, as Mexico seeks to safeguard its crucial trade relationship with its northern neighbor.
Truck carrying cars

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Why ‘value added’ matters more than gross...

4
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas explains why the U.S.-Mexico automaker relationship isn’t a normal buyer-seller partnership, and how decoupling would prove advantageous only to China.
pwc

Mexico falls from PwC’s list of top 10 countries to invest in

3
The list is based on input from more than 4,000 CEOs worldwide about their likely investment destinations. Mexico had climbed to eighth place in 2025 but fell behind Saudi Arabia, Spain and Singapore for 2026.
Tulum beach

Tourism Ministry, seeking to reactivate local tourism, opens new beach access points in Tulum

1
Tulum, traditionally been one of Mexico's favorite tourism attractions, has seen a decrease in visitors lately. Some say the privatization of public beaches is partly to blame.
Sheinbaum standing before a graph of homicide data

Is security in Mexico improving or are the numbers being manipulated?

16
The federal government says that homicides declined 30% in 2025. But disappearances are up 16%. The discrepancy has raised alarm bells among security experts.

Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you

2
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Soothsayer's Temple

Inside Uxmal, the Puuc jewel hidden in Yucatán’s hills

6
One of the foremost examples of the ancient Maya's Puuc style architecture is found in Uxmal, about 80 kilometers south of Mérida.
Several traditional salsas with their ingredients.

Not just chiles: ‘Very Mexican’ ingredients to have on hand for cooking

0
What makes Mexican cuisine so good? The ingredients, of course. Here's a guide to the essentials, from chiles and limes to herbs and spices.

Mexicans will spend how much on tamales next Monday?

3
Based on data from INEGI and the restaurant industry, experts estimate that Mexicans consume around 40 million tamales on Feb. 2, or Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas Day).

Nación de Vinos brings the best of Mexican wine to the capital

1
Drink, dine and delight at Mexico's biggest wine show of the year — Mexico City's Nación de Vinos.
Cider in Mexico

Cheers to cider, Mexico’s favorite bubbly beverage

4
Mexico has been producing ciders for hundreds of years, but the quality, particularly in the state of Puebla, has never been higher.