Saturday, August 30, 2025

Time to de-worm yourself? Maybe ask your doctor first.

Deworming in Mexico is a necessary evil, but, like, maybe don't go overboard with it when the time comes, yeah?
A cartoon shows two men with the words "Confidently wrong about San Miguel de Allende" and the Mexico News Daily logo

Do you have friends or family who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexico? A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong," a new podcast that clears up misinformation about Mexico.

MND Tutor | Quinceañera

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Discover a Mexican coming-of-age story and learn Spanish at the same time in the latest instalment of our educational language program.

Triumph and tragedy: The life of Baja California Sur’s greatest poet

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The life of Fernando Jordán culminated in a murder mystery, but the career that came before was even more interesting.
A cartoon shows two men with the words "Confidently wrong about San Miguel de Allende" and the Mexico News Daily logo

Do you have friends or family who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexico? A perspective from...

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong," a new podcast that clears up misinformation about Mexico.

MND Tutor | Quinceañera

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Discover a Mexican coming-of-age story and learn Spanish at the same time in the latest instalment of our educational language program.

Triumph and tragedy: The life of Baja California Sur’s greatest poet

0
The life of Fernando Jordán culminated in a murder mystery, but the career that came before was even more interesting.
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Woman taking a pill

Time to de-worm yourself? Maybe ask your doctor first.

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Deworming in Mexico is a necessary evil, but, like, maybe don't go overboard with it when the time comes, yeah?
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 30th

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F1, fashion and flaming axolotls: Have you been keeping up with the headlines this week?
FIFA president and Mexican President

FIFA gave Sheinbaum the very first 2026 World Cup ticket. She plans to donate...

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The ticket for the first match and Opening Ceremonies in Mexico City is labeled Row 1, Seat 1, Ticket No. 00001., and will be donated to "a young girl who likes soccer."
bundled up people

Tired of the heat? The first cold front of the season is on its...

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The northeastern part of the country will probably be experiencing a late-summer cold snap, but much of the rest of the country can expect heat and rain.
President Claudia Sheinbaum at a podium in front of the worlds "Conferencia del Pueblo"

Sheinbaum confirms Rubio visit for security talks next week: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum looked ahead to next week's security talks with the US secretary of state at her Friday's press conference.

Nearly a year in, Sheinbaum remains Mexico’s most popular president in decades

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On the eve of her first State of the Nation Address (Informe), the president's approval rating is at an impressive 71.4%, a new Mitofsky poll shows.
The Ciudad Juárez airport at night

Ciudad Juárez International Airport inaugurates a new terminal, doubling its capacity

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The new US $44 million terminal is part of an ongoing expansion that will see another US $58.9 million spent on imrovements by 2030.
Sheinbaum and Brazil Vice President Geraldo Alckmin sit at a long table with bureaucrats in front of Mexican and Brazilian flags

Mexico and Brazil’s big trade summit yields small deals as allies pull the Latin...

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U.S. tariffs are reshaping Mexico's relationship with Brazil. But despite a desire to strengthen ties, Mexico remains firmly in camp USMCA while Brazil answers to Mercosur.

After UNESCO, what’s next for Mexico’s Wixárika pilgrimage route?

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The ancient trail may now be internationally recognized, but it will need further protection if it is to be properly preserved for pilgrims.
Axolotl burning man

Why is there a giant axolotl at Burning Man?

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Deep in the Nevada desert lies a giant statue of an axolotl — and it could be about to go up in flames. What's the story?

In show of sympathy, stood-up quinceañera finds herself surrounded by thousands of new friends

5
After a handful of people showed up to her quinceañera party, Isela Anahí Santiago Morales, the daughter of garbage collectors in San Luis Potosí, found out just how big human hearts can be.
Stephen Miller

‘He’s probably unaware’: Sheinbaum disputes Stephen Miller’s claim that CDMX is ‘run by cartels’

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Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy and U.S. President Donald Trump's homeland security advisor, made the claim during an interview on Fox News on Monday.
Woman taking a pill

Time to de-worm yourself? Maybe ask your doctor first.

0
Deworming in Mexico is a necessary evil, but, like, maybe don't go overboard with it when the time comes, yeah?
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 30th

1
F1, fashion and flaming axolotls: Have you been keeping up with the headlines this week?
FIFA president and Mexican President

FIFA gave Sheinbaum the very first 2026 World Cup ticket. She plans to donate it

4
The ticket for the first match and Opening Ceremonies in Mexico City is labeled Row 1, Seat 1, Ticket No. 00001., and will be donated to "a young girl who likes soccer."
bundled up people

Tired of the heat? The first cold front of the season is on its way

0
The northeastern part of the country will probably be experiencing a late-summer cold snap, but much of the rest of the country can expect heat and rain.
President Claudia Sheinbaum at a podium in front of the worlds "Conferencia del Pueblo"

Sheinbaum confirms Rubio visit for security talks next week: Friday’s mañanera recapped

1
Sheinbaum looked ahead to next week's security talks with the US secretary of state at her Friday's press conference.

Nearly a year in, Sheinbaum remains Mexico’s most popular president in decades

2
On the eve of her first State of the Nation Address (Informe), the president's approval rating is at an impressive 71.4%, a new Mitofsky poll shows.
A cartoon shows two men with the words "Confidently wrong about San Miguel de Allende" and the Mexico News Daily logo

Do you have friends or family who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexico? A perspective from...

4
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong," a new podcast that clears up misinformation about Mexico.
A banner reading MND kids

MND Kids, our most ambitious initiative yet: An update from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Kids, an education offering designed for the young people who will shape Mexico's future.
The San Miguel de Allende skyline visible behind a green park full of trees

The secret sauce that makes San Miguel special: A perspective from our CEO

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Why does San Miguel de Allende keep winning accolades? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek lets you in on the secret.
Sheinbaum

Mexico’s Sheinbaum gives a masterclass on managing Trump: A perspective from our CEO

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The Mexican president is showing the world how to manage Trump, and we should all be taking notes.
A wall of import/export shipping containers

Good news for Trump: Mexico is planning to raise tariffs on Chinese imports

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Mexico's 2026 budget proposal includes increased tariffs on China, a move the Trump administration has been pushing since early this year.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

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The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
A tomato packaging plant

Foreign investment is setting records in a tough economy. How did Mexico pull it...

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New investment skyrocketed in the first half of the year as foreign funds continue to flow into Mexico.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.66
CAD
13.57
EUR
21.80
Two men shake hands in front of an Amazon logo in Mexico City

Amazon teams up with Mexico City to save water with tech-driven infrastructure upgrades

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In addition to water savings, automation will allow the city to direct water to eastern CDMX, an area historically plagued by shortages.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

2
The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.66
CAD
13.57
EUR
21.80

Nearly a year in, Sheinbaum remains Mexico’s most popular president in decades

2
On the eve of her first State of the Nation Address (Informe), the president's approval rating is at an impressive 71.4%, a new Mitofsky poll shows.
President Sheinbaum at a podium

Mexico’s exports continue to grow despite US tariffs: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Thursday's morning presser covered exports, a home-grown digital payment system and Sheinbaum's upcoming report on her first year in office.
Woman taking a pill

Time to de-worm yourself? Maybe ask your doctor first.

0
Deworming in Mexico is a necessary evil, but, like, maybe don't go overboard with it when the time comes, yeah?

Indulging the senses in San Miguel de Allende

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One expat describes how walking the streets of San Miguel is a quasi-religious experience, with color, life and joy at every turn.

The truth about wealth disparity in Los Cabos

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Take a dive into the numbers that show what life is really like for both worlds at the foot of Baja California Sur.
The Ciudad Juárez airport at night

Ciudad Juárez International Airport inaugurates a new terminal, doubling its capacity

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The new US $44 million terminal is part of an ongoing expansion that will see another US $58.9 million spent on imrovements by 2030.
A white 15-passenger van in Tulum with people exiting it.

Tulum transportation workers report steep decline in tourists

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Daily ridership between Tulum and Playa del Carmen has fallen by more than 50%, according to estimates by local transport operators.
Preisdent with boat crew

Acapulco debuts maritime public transport system

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The 90-passenger, 25 m by 7 m boat offers residents and tourists a traffic-free ride to several points along Acapulco Bay, costing from 30 to 160 pesos.

Indulging the senses in San Miguel de Allende

0
One expat describes how walking the streets of San Miguel is a quasi-religious experience, with color, life and joy at every turn.

The truth about wealth disparity in Los Cabos

16
Take a dive into the numbers that show what life is really like for both worlds at the foot of Baja California Sur.
A banner reading MND kids

MND Kids, our most ambitious initiative yet: An update from our CEO

13
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Kids, an education offering designed for the young people who will shape Mexico's future.
The San Miguel de Allende skyline visible behind a green park full of trees

The secret sauce that makes San Miguel special: A perspective from our CEO

27
Why does San Miguel de Allende keep winning accolades? Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek lets you in on the secret.
Armani Residences Masaryk

Mexico is fourth-largest market for branded residences, with Riviera Maya to see major growth

5
A 2025 study by Onirius Hospitality Advisors revealed that the number of branded residences in the Riviera Maya is expected to grow a staggering 233% over the next five years. 
A modern rooftop patio features a curved grey sofa, potted cacti, and a panoramic view of the ocean, a city, and distant rock formations under a clear sky.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Make sure you invest close enough to a...

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Mexico is currently the world's seventh most visited country, making vacation property investment appealing right now — if you know where to buy.

After UNESCO, what’s next for Mexico’s Wixárika pilgrimage route?

0
The ancient trail may now be internationally recognized, but it will need further protection if it is to be properly preserved for pilgrims.

Move over Frida and Diego: Here are history’s 5 most influential figures born and...

0
Frida who? Here are some more important, but lesser-known capitalino legends from Mexico's buzzing metropolis.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez hold hands while walking in a paparazzi photo

Newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez make a stop at Frida Kahlo’s house in...

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The billionaire and his new bride were spotted strolling through the iconic artist's home-turned-museum on Wednesday.
Godzilla CDMX

Downtown CDMX paralyzed by Godzilla — the movie

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Though some bystanders were at first unsure if they were witnessing an actual catastrophe, it was all fictional for the new Godzilla film, “Godzilla x Kong: Supernova,” due March 2027 in theaters.
A white 15-passenger van in Tulum with people exiting it.

Tulum transportation workers report steep decline in tourists

4
Daily ridership between Tulum and Playa del Carmen has fallen by more than 50%, according to estimates by local transport operators.
Preisdent with boat crew

Acapulco debuts maritime public transport system

1
The 90-passenger, 25 m by 7 m boat offers residents and tourists a traffic-free ride to several points along Acapulco Bay, costing from 30 to 160 pesos.

What’s in a name? Terrible-sounding tacos that taste great

7
They're honestly great, if you can look past their offputting names, we promise.

Taste of Mexico: Tlayuda

6
Whatever you do, don't call it a "Mexican pizza," please.
Villa Victoria dam reservoir

Mexico City’s main water supply system at highest level in 5 years 

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The capacity of the Cutzamala System had dropped under 50% as recently as last May, but the recent above-average rainfall has boosted its level to 70.7%.
Men working on a construction site

Can growth and sustainability coexist in Puerto Vallarta?

6
As development in the Bay of Banderas continues to expand, can the city preserve the natural paradise that made it famous?
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

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Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.

Triumph and tragedy: The life of Baja California Sur’s greatest poet

0
The life of Fernando Jordán culminated in a murder mystery, but the career that came before was even more interesting.

After UNESCO, what’s next for Mexico’s Wixárika pilgrimage route?

0
The ancient trail may now be internationally recognized, but it will need further protection if it is to be properly preserved for pilgrims.

Move over Frida and Diego: Here are history’s 5 most influential figures born and raised in Mexico City (Pt. 2)

0
Frida who? Here are some more important, but lesser-known capitalino legends from Mexico's buzzing metropolis.
FIFA president and Mexican President

FIFA gave Sheinbaum the very first 2026 World Cup ticket. She plans to donate it

4
The ticket for the first match and Opening Ceremonies in Mexico City is labeled Row 1, Seat 1, Ticket No. 00001., and will be donated to "a young girl who likes soccer."
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez hold hands while walking in a paparazzi photo

Newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez make a stop at Frida Kahlo’s house in Coyoacán

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The billionaire and his new bride were spotted strolling through the iconic artist's home-turned-museum on Wednesday.
Godzilla CDMX

Downtown CDMX paralyzed by Godzilla — the movie

1
Though some bystanders were at first unsure if they were witnessing an actual catastrophe, it was all fictional for the new Godzilla film, “Godzilla x Kong: Supernova,” due March 2027 in theaters.
Preparations for Independence Day festivities in Mexico City's Zócalo are underway.

Mexico’s week in review: Trade talks with Brazil, tariffs on China and televised attacks

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Highlights of the week of August 25 in Mexico included bilateral trade talks with Brazil, plans to raise tariffs on Chinese imports and political altercations caught on camera.
A cartoon shows two men with the words "Confidently wrong about San Miguel de Allende" and the Mexico News Daily logo

Do you have friends or family who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about Mexico? A perspective from...

4
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong," a new podcast that clears up misinformation about Mexico.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 30th

1
F1, fashion and flaming axolotls: Have you been keeping up with the headlines this week?
bundled up people

Tired of the heat? The first cold front of the season is on its...

0
The northeastern part of the country will probably be experiencing a late-summer cold snap, but much of the rest of the country can expect heat and rain.

Moving to Mexico? 5 reasons Baja California is easier than anywhere else (plus 1...

5
Moving to Baja California is (mostly) so much easier than you think, explains relocation expert Cheri Sicard.
Armani Residences Masaryk

Mexico is fourth-largest market for branded residences, with Riviera Maya to see major growth

5
A 2025 study by Onirius Hospitality Advisors revealed that the number of branded residences in the Riviera Maya is expected to grow a staggering 233% over the next five years. 
A modern rooftop patio features a curved grey sofa, potted cacti, and a panoramic view of the ocean, a city, and distant rock formations under a clear sky.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Make sure you invest close enough to a...

3
Mexico is currently the world's seventh most visited country, making vacation property investment appealing right now — if you know where to buy.
Two men shake hands in front of an Amazon logo in Mexico City

Amazon teams up with Mexico City to save water with tech-driven infrastructure upgrades

0
In addition to water savings, automation will allow the city to direct water to eastern CDMX, an area historically plagued by shortages.
Villa Victoria dam reservoir

Mexico City’s main water supply system at highest level in 5 years 

0
The capacity of the Cutzamala System had dropped under 50% as recently as last May, but the recent above-average rainfall has boosted its level to 70.7%.
Men working on a construction site

Can growth and sustainability coexist in Puerto Vallarta?

6
As development in the Bay of Banderas continues to expand, can the city preserve the natural paradise that made it famous?
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

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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 woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
A wall of import/export shipping containers

Good news for Trump: Mexico is planning to raise tariffs on Chinese imports

6
Mexico's 2026 budget proposal includes increased tariffs on China, a move the Trump administration has been pushing since early this year.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco plant

2
The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
A tomato packaging plant

Foreign investment is setting records in a tough economy. How did Mexico pull it...

13
New investment skyrocketed in the first half of the year as foreign funds continue to flow into Mexico.
Axolotl burning man

Why is there a giant axolotl at Burning Man?

3
Deep in the Nevada desert lies a giant statue of an axolotl — and it could be about to go up in flames. What's the story?

In show of sympathy, stood-up quinceañera finds herself surrounded by thousands of new friends

5
After a handful of people showed up to her quinceañera party, Isela Anahí Santiago Morales, the daughter of garbage collectors in San Luis Potosí, found out just how big human hearts can be.
Stephen Miller

‘He’s probably unaware’: Sheinbaum disputes Stephen Miller’s claim that CDMX is ‘run by cartels’

29
Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy and U.S. President Donald Trump's homeland security advisor, made the claim during an interview on Fox News on Monday.
The Angel of Independence on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City

Mexico’s week in review: Booming foreign investment, U.S. political tension and new cultural initiatives

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Highlights of the week of August 18 in Mexico included shifts in the Mexican business landscape and tense international diplomacy.
A bag of chocolates labelled 'pedos de monja' or 'nun's farts'

I ate Nun Farts and they’re delicious!

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Don't be fooled by the name, Querétaro's chocolate treat is a delight for the tastebuds.

What’s in a name? Terrible-sounding tacos that taste great

7
They're honestly great, if you can look past their offputting names, we promise.

Taste of Mexico: Tlayuda

6
Whatever you do, don't call it a "Mexican pizza," please.

Ready to live your Mexican Period Drama? Dine at the Gran Cantina Filomeno

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Part museum, part fine dining, part window into Mexico's Porfirian past, there's no place quite like the capita's Filomeno for those looking to elevate their mealtimes.