Saturday, January 17, 2026

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

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

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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.

MND Tutor | Boleros

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Get on your dancing shoes and shimmy into our most recent MND Tutor episode as we look at a history of Mexican music.
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

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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

0
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.

MND Tutor | Boleros

0
Get on your dancing shoes and shimmy into our most recent MND Tutor episode as we look at a history of Mexican music.
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Frida Kahlo self-portrait

Is Frida Kahlo overrated?

0
it might be sacrilege to suggest, but Bethany Platanella takes a look at the (controversial) evidence behind the claim.
Ánima Village in Los Cabos

Los Cabos shopping: Ánima Village and the Cabo del Sol revival

0
Ánima Village at Cabo del Sol isn't just the newest shopping destination in Los Cabos, it may be the most impressive, featuring shops from a who's who of upscale luxury brands.

Mexico isn’t immune to the seduction of the smartphone

0
It's a sign of the times perhaps, but phone addiction in Mexico is rapidly becoming a thing we all have to deal with, and it's a shame.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

How Sheinbaum plans to reshape Mexico’s elections: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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The president also responded to criticism of Mexico's new judiciary and addressed a minor earthquake that shook the capital early Friday morning.
Aeromexico plane over AICM

Aeroméxico calls for adding a third terminal to the Mexico City International Airport

1
Even though an entirely new international airport is now operating nearby, congestion at the original Mexico City facility's two terminals is still creating concern for the airlines.
SAT building

More aggressive audits made 2025 a record year for tax collection in Mexico

1
Experts attribute 2025's record tax collection to the SAT’s new auditing strategy, which relies on artificial intelligence to carry out more comprehensive electronic audits.
An aerial view of an under-construction bridge leading to the thin peninsula that is Cancún's hotel zone

Transportation Ministry will reinforce Cancún’s nearly-complete Nichupté Bridge after photos show cracks

0
Federal transportation officials say structure poses no risk but will add support pillars and conduct load tests before the bridge's inauguration.
Aerial image of Puerto Vallarta beach with people in the water and countless beach umbrellas all over the beach. There are white adobe apartment buildings lining the coast in the background.

MND Local: How one Puerto Vallarta expat group avoids the pitfalls of online culture

0
Tired of toxic online expat forums? Puerto Vallarta's Melanie Henderson's Facebook forum seems have found the secret to fostering a positive online space for foreigners in PV.

The Mexican researcher who’s shrinking AI — literally

0
On the U.S. border, one student has created a localized, miniature AI that's leading the way in autonomous device development.
President Donald Trump Speaks During Mexican Border Defense Medal Presentation in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, DC on December 15, 2025

Trump: The US will ‘now’ start hitting Mexican land targets

36
President Sheinbaum reacted by declaring sovereignty a priority, but reiterated that Mexico is willing to continue working cooperatively with the United States on security issues.

A pretty comprehensive history of Mexican Bread (and why it matters)

5
Mexican bread may have come under fire recently, but the country has a longer history of baking than you might expect
Trump, Sheinbaum

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? About that trade deficit

3
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas sets the record straight on U.S.-Mexico trade numbers and why calling it a "deficit" distorts the bigger picture.
Frida Kahlo self-portrait

Is Frida Kahlo overrated?

0
it might be sacrilege to suggest, but Bethany Platanella takes a look at the (controversial) evidence behind the claim.
Ánima Village in Los Cabos

Los Cabos shopping: Ánima Village and the Cabo del Sol revival

0
Ánima Village at Cabo del Sol isn't just the newest shopping destination in Los Cabos, it may be the most impressive, featuring shops from a who's who of upscale luxury brands.

Mexico isn’t immune to the seduction of the smartphone

0
It's a sign of the times perhaps, but phone addiction in Mexico is rapidly becoming a thing we all have to deal with, and it's a shame.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

How Sheinbaum plans to reshape Mexico’s elections: Friday’s mañanera recapped

0
The president also responded to criticism of Mexico's new judiciary and addressed a minor earthquake that shook the capital early Friday morning.
Aeromexico plane over AICM

Aeroméxico calls for adding a third terminal to the Mexico City International Airport

1
Even though an entirely new international airport is now operating nearby, congestion at the original Mexico City facility's two terminals is still creating concern for the airlines.
SAT building

More aggressive audits made 2025 a record year for tax collection in Mexico

1
Experts attribute 2025's record tax collection to the SAT’s new auditing strategy, which relies on artificial intelligence to carry out more comprehensive electronic audits.
A snail pulls a pile of coins

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

0
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.
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

0
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

0
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.
mexican pesos and a calculator with the number 2026

When will the Mexican peso begin to behave rationally again? A perspective from our...

15
After an astoudingly strong performance last year, will the peso continue to defy the odds in 2026? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
Protesters shout and wave Venezuelan flags in Mexico City

In the wake of Venezuela, is Mexico next? A perspective from our CEO

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What does the U.S. attack on Venezuela mean for Mexico? CEO Travis Bembenek dives into the implications.
data center inauguration in SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? How the AI race changes the game

0
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas argues that Mexico is a critical partner in North America's AI race.
trucks

Tariffs cause a steep drop in Mexico’s heavy-duty vehicle industry

0
The plunge was across the board — exports, domestic sales, wholesale sales, production — with exports dipping below even pandemic-year lows.
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

1
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.63
CAD
12.66
EUR
20.46
Ánima Village in Los Cabos

Los Cabos shopping: Ánima Village and the Cabo del Sol revival

0
Ánima Village at Cabo del Sol isn't just the newest shopping destination in Los Cabos, it may be the most impressive, featuring shops from a who's who of upscale luxury brands.

Chinese-made vehicles now make up nearly 1 in 5 cars sold in Mexico

4
Brands like BYD and Changan have exploded in popularity in the past five years, leading Mexico to become the world's top importer of Chinese-made cars.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.63
CAD
12.66
EUR
20.46
Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum defends Mexico’s security record after US slams ‘unacceptable’ lack of progress

8
The president also once again called for the U.S. to reduce its domestic fentanyl consumption and crack down on arms trafficking.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard gestures from a press conference podium

Econ Minister reports progress in USCMA negotiations: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

4
Mexico also has nearly US $300 billion in planned or ongoing private investment projects, Ebrard said, while President Sheinbaum shared what's next for Plan Mexico.
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

0
Travis Bembenek and Mexico-based content creator Servant Steve cut through viral misinformation and stereotypes about Mexico on the latest Confidently Wrong podcast.

Mexico isn’t immune to the seduction of the smartphone

0
It's a sign of the times perhaps, but phone addiction in Mexico is rapidly becoming a thing we all have to deal with, and it's a shame.

My American Dream is in Mexico: Lupita Ramos

1
Mexican-American Lupita Ramos left the United States to rediscover her roots in Mexico. What she found changed everything.
Aeromexico plane over AICM

Aeroméxico calls for adding a third terminal to the Mexico City International Airport

1
Even though an entirely new international airport is now operating nearby, congestion at the original Mexico City facility's two terminals is still creating concern for the airlines.
Mexico City cablebus

CDMX awards US $441M contract to build world’s longest urban cable car

4
Mexico City is planning what officials say will be the world’s longest urban cable car line — a new Cablebús route that will span much of the capital’s western edge and link hillside neighborhoods to the city’s Metro network.

How to stay true to your New Year’s goals in Los Cabos

0
A trip to Baja California doesn't mean the end of your New Year's resolutions! Check out the best ways to eat, exercise and enjoy 2026.

Mexico isn’t immune to the seduction of the smartphone

0
It's a sign of the times perhaps, but phone addiction in Mexico is rapidly becoming a thing we all have to deal with, and it's a shame.

My American Dream is in Mexico: Lupita Ramos

1
Mexican-American Lupita Ramos left the United States to rediscover her roots in Mexico. What she found changed everything.
A snail pulls a pile of coins

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

0
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.
mexican pesos and a calculator with the number 2026

When will the Mexican peso begin to behave rationally again? A perspective from our...

15
After an astoudingly strong performance last year, will the peso continue to defy the odds in 2026? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
Mario Schjetnan

The Mexican legacy of landscaper Mario Schjetnan

2
If the subject is landscape architecture in Mexico, the name Mario Schjetnan is inescapable, thanks to his almost 50 year career in the country.
Diamante Dunes Course Los Cabos

How golf sells real estate in Los Cabos

1
If you're buying real estate in the heart of Baja California Sur, chances are it's for the golf scene in Los Cabos. What's new in 2026?

MND Tutor | Boleros

Frida Kahlo self-portrait

Is Frida Kahlo overrated?

0
it might be sacrilege to suggest, but Bethany Platanella takes a look at the (controversial) evidence behind the claim.
Ricky Martin performing

Latin music legend Ricky Martin is returning to his ‘beloved Mexico’

0
The song-and-dance sensation, now 54, will play the La Paz Carnaval in Baja California Sur before performing in seven other Mexican cities throughout March.

The Mexican researcher who’s shrinking AI — literally

0
On the U.S. border, one student has created a localized, miniature AI that's leading the way in autonomous device development.

What’s on in the Riviera Maya in January

0
From Cancún to Tulum, here's a local guide to the very best of things to do.
Mexico City cablebus

CDMX awards US $441M contract to build world’s longest urban cable car

4
Mexico City is planning what officials say will be the world’s longest urban cable car line — a new Cablebús route that will span much of the capital’s western edge and link hillside neighborhoods to the city’s Metro network.

How to stay true to your New Year’s goals in Los Cabos

0
A trip to Baja California doesn't mean the end of your New Year's resolutions! Check out the best ways to eat, exercise and enjoy 2026.
Holiday leftovers in Mexico

How long will the recalentado last?

0
How long will your holiday leftovers last in Mexico? If you follow the proper safety protocols, you'll be surprised.
Bakers preparing Rosca de Reyes in Mexico

Why you should skip the ‘acitrón’ sweet in your Rosca de Reyes

0
The ingredients for acitrón come from a protected cactus species threatened with extinction. But Mexican scientists think they're on track to develop a long-term method to repopulate it.
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.

MND Tutor | Boleros

0
Get on your dancing shoes and shimmy into our most recent MND Tutor episode as we look at a history of Mexican music.
Frida Kahlo self-portrait

Is Frida Kahlo overrated?

0
it might be sacrilege to suggest, but Bethany Platanella takes a look at the (controversial) evidence behind the claim.
Ricky Martin performing

Latin music legend Ricky Martin is returning to his ‘beloved Mexico’

0
The song-and-dance sensation, now 54, will play the La Paz Carnaval in Baja California Sur before performing in seven other Mexican cities throughout March.
Aerial image of Puerto Vallarta beach with people in the water and countless beach umbrellas all over the beach. There are white adobe apartment buildings lining the coast in the background.

MND Local: How one Puerto Vallarta expat group avoids the pitfalls of online culture

0
Tired of toxic online expat forums? Puerto Vallarta's Melanie Henderson's Facebook forum seems have found the secret to fostering a positive online space for foreigners in PV.

The Mexican researcher who’s shrinking AI — literally

0
On the U.S. border, one student has created a localized, miniature AI that's leading the way in autonomous device development.

What’s on in the Riviera Maya in January

0
From Cancún to Tulum, here's a local guide to the very best of things to do.
SAT building

More aggressive audits made 2025 a record year for tax collection in Mexico

1
Experts attribute 2025's record tax collection to the SAT’s new auditing strategy, which relies on artificial intelligence to carry out more comprehensive electronic audits.
An aerial view of an under-construction bridge leading to the thin peninsula that is Cancún's hotel zone

Transportation Ministry will reinforce Cancún’s nearly-complete Nichupté Bridge after photos show cracks

0
Federal transportation officials say structure poses no risk but will add support pillars and conduct load tests before the bridge's inauguration.
Residents in the street after quake

5.0 quake triggers alarm in Mexico City, shakes Guerrero

0
The temblor was the largest of thousands of aftershocks from the 6.5 Jan. 2 earthquake near San Marcos, Guerrero, but no damage or injuries were reported.
Mexican peso bills and coins with a wallet

Mexican peso hits its strongest level against the dollar in over a year

2
The peso closed at 17.65 to the dollar on Thursday, its strongest position in over 18 months.
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.
Mario Schjetnan

The Mexican legacy of landscaper Mario Schjetnan

2
If the subject is landscape architecture in Mexico, the name Mario Schjetnan is inescapable, thanks to his almost 50 year career in the country.
Diamante Dunes Course Los Cabos

How golf sells real estate in Los Cabos

1
If you're buying real estate in the heart of Baja California Sur, chances are it's for the golf scene in Los Cabos. What's new in 2026?
Monterrey students

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

3
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.
data center inauguration in SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? How the AI race changes the game

0
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas argues that Mexico is a critical partner in North America's AI race.
trucks

Tariffs cause a steep drop in Mexico’s heavy-duty vehicle industry

0
The plunge was across the board — exports, domestic sales, wholesale sales, production — with exports dipping below even pandemic-year lows.
Labubus for sale in Mexico

Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market

1
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
President Donald Trump Speaks During Mexican Border Defense Medal Presentation in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, DC on December 15, 2025

Trump: The US will ‘now’ start hitting Mexican land targets

36
President Sheinbaum reacted by declaring sovereignty a priority, but reiterated that Mexico is willing to continue working cooperatively with the United States on security issues.

A pretty comprehensive history of Mexican Bread (and why it matters)

5
Mexican bread may have come under fire recently, but the country has a longer history of baking than you might expect
Trump, Sheinbaum

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? About that trade deficit

3
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas sets the record straight on U.S.-Mexico trade numbers and why calling it a "deficit" distorts the bigger picture.
Guillermo Monroy

To be 102: An interview with painter Guillermo Monroy, Frida’s surviving student

3
One-time student of Frida Kahlo, artist Guillermo Monroy is now 102 years old. He spoke to MND about his passion, painting and what it means to be Mexican.

A pretty comprehensive history of Mexican Bread (and why it matters)

5
Mexican bread may have come under fire recently, but the country has a longer history of baking than you might expect
Holiday leftovers in Mexico

How long will the recalentado last?

0
How long will your holiday leftovers last in Mexico? If you follow the proper safety protocols, you'll be surprised.
Bakers preparing Rosca de Reyes in Mexico

Why you should skip the ‘acitrón’ sweet in your Rosca de Reyes

0
The ingredients for acitrón come from a protected cactus species threatened with extinction. But Mexican scientists think they're on track to develop a long-term method to repopulate it.

What to cook this January

4
A trio of fresh Mexican fruits is in season this January! Can, stew and blend for maximum delight, as Bel Woodhouse shares her best recipes!