Monday, November 3, 2025

When the dead come home

Parties aside, Day of the Dead is a moment of reflection and remembrance in Mexico — and one expat wonders if we could all learn something from the dignity on display today.

How did two young Oaxacans compete in a Singapore mathletics contest?

0
Just getting to Singapore from Oaxaca is a challenge, both in terms of travel and economics. But two Oaxacan mathletes made the trip, and performed well in a prestigious international competition.
Hiking in Aguascalientes

Trekking, Mexico style: ‘I did the Aguascalientes Trail’

0
The Aguascalientes trail offers hikers a taste of one of Mexico's least-known states, with forest, desert and colonial grandeur at every turn.

MND Tutor | Satelite

0
To combat the threat of climate change, Mexico's tech sector is stepping up to the plate. Read all about as you learn Spanish, the fun way!

How did two young Oaxacans compete in a Singapore mathletics contest?

0
Just getting to Singapore from Oaxaca is a challenge, both in terms of travel and economics. But two Oaxacan mathletes made the trip, and performed well in a prestigious international competition.
Hiking in Aguascalientes

Trekking, Mexico style: ‘I did the Aguascalientes Trail’

0
The Aguascalientes trail offers hikers a taste of one of Mexico's least-known states, with forest, desert and colonial grandeur at every turn.

MND Tutor | Satelite

0
To combat the threat of climate change, Mexico's tech sector is stepping up to the plate. Read all about as you learn Spanish, the fun way!
BETA Version - Powered by Perplexity

Día de Muertos dos and don’ts: How to tread lightly when the veil between...

0
Celebrate the magic of Mexico in the most appropriate way, as we take a look at a certified list of Día de Muertos dos and don’ts.
Isla Espíritu Santo in Mexico

If you like the Galapagos Islands, then you’ll love Espíritu Santo in Mexico

0
The Galapagos Islands off Ecuador have been famous since Darwin. But for abundant flora and fauna, Isla Espíritu Santo is their equal.

When the dead come home

1
Parties aside, Day of the Dead is a moment of reflection and remembrance in Mexico — and one expat wonders if we could all learn something from the dignity on display today.
Los Cabos connectivity

How Los Cabos has connected to the world

0
From the first flights to Los Cabos in the 1940s to those from Central and South America announced in 2025, the destination owes its increasing popularity to increased connectivity.
Calabaza en tacha

Taste of Mexico: Calabaza en tacha

4
For me, the most exciting time of the year has already begun. Maybe it’s just a personal illusion, but I swear the world feels different...

Jalisco’s Los Altos Tequila Route opens new path for rural tourism ahead of 2026...

1
In the red-clay hills east of Guadalajara, where endless rows of blue agave ripple toward the horizon, the next chapter of Jalisco's tequila story...
Hispanic mom and dad with their beautiful kids looking happy and smiling together in their beautiful new house entryway

Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A perspective from our...

11
As U.S. residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States, Mexico has a chance to welcome back a young, motivated and bilingual workforce, Travis Bembenek writes.

‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

8
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about banking in Mexico in this week's podcast.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 1st

0
Long waits, lost dogs and Lando Norris: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
A motel sign

The motel: a Mexican institution

4
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)
President Sheinbaum, Governor of México state Delfina Gómez and Minister of Infrastructure, Transportation and Communications (SICT) Jesús Esteva supervising the construction of the Mexico-Pachuca train.

Mexico’s week in review: Fentanyl kingpin handed to US as cartel pressures persist

0
Other headlines this week included comments from former president Felipe Calderón hinting at a political comeback and underwhelming economic indicators in the third quarter of 2025.
Pan de muerto

Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?

0
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.

Día de Muertos dos and don’ts: How to tread lightly when the veil between worlds thins

0
Celebrate the magic of Mexico in the most appropriate way, as we take a look at a certified list of Día de Muertos dos and don’ts.
Isla Espíritu Santo in Mexico

If you like the Galapagos Islands, then you’ll love Espíritu Santo in Mexico

0
The Galapagos Islands off Ecuador have been famous since Darwin. But for abundant flora and fauna, Isla Espíritu Santo is their equal.

When the dead come home

1
Parties aside, Day of the Dead is a moment of reflection and remembrance in Mexico — and one expat wonders if we could all learn something from the dignity on display today.
Los Cabos connectivity

How Los Cabos has connected to the world

0
From the first flights to Los Cabos in the 1940s to those from Central and South America announced in 2025, the destination owes its increasing popularity to increased connectivity.
Calabaza en tacha

Taste of Mexico: Calabaza en tacha

4
For me, the most exciting time of the year has already begun. Maybe it’s just a personal illusion, but I swear the world feels different...

Jalisco’s Los Altos Tequila Route opens new path for rural tourism ahead of 2026 World Cup

1
In the red-clay hills east of Guadalajara, where endless rows of blue agave ripple toward the horizon, the next chapter of Jalisco's tequila story...
solar farm

Energy giant Cox announces US $4.2B plan for wind and solar...

1
The investment extends Cox's clean energy commitment in Mexico, where it plans to spend US $10.7 billion in the next five years and establish its Latin American headquarters.
Hispanic mom and dad with their beautiful kids looking happy and smiling together in their beautiful new house entryway

Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A perspective from our...

11
As U.S. residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States, Mexico has a chance to welcome back a young, motivated and bilingual workforce, Travis Bembenek writes.

‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

8
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about banking in Mexico in this week's podcast.
Stock image of a 500 Mexican peso bill next to a calculator

‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO

8
From his college days in Guadalajara during the '90s economic crisis to post-pandemic currency volatility, Travis Bembenek draws on personal experience to address common misconceptions about the peso.

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...

5
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
An engineer in a forklift next to a piece of machinery labeled WEG

Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico

3
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
Yongmaotai logo

Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila

0
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
cars for export

Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...

0
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.40
CAD
13.14
EUR
21.42
building

Manufacturing propels Mexico’s exports to all-time high in September

1
Mexico is on track to set a new record for export revenue in 2025, and to exceed $600 billion in earnings for just the second time ever.
Vegetable prices displayed at a Mexican market

Inflation in Mexico eases to 3.63%, beating analysts’ predictions

0
The slowing of inflation beyond expectations in early October likely gives the Bank of Mexico leeway to cut interest rates for the 11th straight time.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.40
CAD
13.14
EUR
21.42
art exhibit in Spain

Spain admits ‘pain’ of Conquest as it presents exhibit on Indigenous Mexican women

4
Spain has so far refused to apologize for the Conquest, but Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares's conciliatory words may have cracked open the door.
Sheinbau, showing her book

Sheinbaum publishes book detailing her historic transition to the presidency

0
In a newly released book, the president chronicles the busy summer between her election and inauguration, giving almost equal billing to "the man who transformed public life in Mexico: Andrés Manuel López Obrador."
Sheinbaum mañanera Oct. 31, 2025

Sheinbaum defends her decision-making independence from AMLO: Friday’s mañanera recapped

4
President Claudia Sheinbaum frequently praises Andrés Manuel López Obrador, but she made it clear at her Friday morning press conference that her predecessor no longer has a hand in the decisions taken by the Mexican government.

When the dead come home

1
Parties aside, Day of the Dead is a moment of reflection and remembrance in Mexico — and one expat wonders if we could all learn something from the dignity on display today.

‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

8
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about banking in Mexico in this week's podcast.
A motel sign

The motel: a Mexican institution

4
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)
Hiking in Aguascalientes

Trekking, Mexico style: ‘I did the Aguascalientes Trail’

0
The Aguascalientes trail offers hikers a taste of one of Mexico's least-known states, with forest, desert and colonial grandeur at every turn.
Isla Espíritu Santo in Mexico

If you like the Galapagos Islands, then you’ll love Espíritu Santo in Mexico

0
The Galapagos Islands off Ecuador have been famous since Darwin. But for abundant flora and fauna, Isla Espíritu Santo is their equal.
Los Cabos connectivity

How Los Cabos has connected to the world

0
From the first flights to Los Cabos in the 1940s to those from Central and South America announced in 2025, the destination owes its increasing popularity to increased connectivity.

‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

8
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about banking in Mexico in this week's podcast.
A motel sign

The motel: a Mexican institution

4
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)

‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

8
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about banking in Mexico in this week's podcast.
Stock image of a 500 Mexican peso bill next to a calculator

‘Confidently Wrong’ about the Mexican peso: A new podcast from our CEO

8
From his college days in Guadalajara during the '90s economic crisis to post-pandemic currency volatility, Travis Bembenek draws on personal experience to address common misconceptions about the peso.
With just over 20,000 residents, Puerto Aventuras is the second-largest community in the municipality of Solidaridad, behind Playa del Carmen.

Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion

3
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability. 
A house on Tonalá street in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City, where 22 families were recently evicted on unclear grounds.

Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year

2
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.

Jalisco’s Los Altos Tequila Route opens new path for rural tourism ahead of 2026...

1
In the red-clay hills east of Guadalajara, where endless rows of blue agave ripple toward the horizon, the next chapter of Jalisco's tequila story...
art exhibit in Spain

Spain admits ‘pain’ of Conquest as it presents exhibit on Indigenous Mexican women

4
Spain has so far refused to apologize for the Conquest, but Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares's conciliatory words may have cracked open the door.
Rosalía eating pozole

During short visit to CDMX, singer Rosalía tries pozole at La Casa de Toño

1
Barcelona-born Rosalía, who is visiting Mexico City to promote her upcoming musical release LUX, also tried enfrijoladas, flautas and horchata with cinnamon on top.
Guadalajara, Jalisco

What’s on in Guadalajara and the Chapala Riviera?

0
Celebrations of Day of the Dead headline the events calendar in Guadalajara, but there's plenty more to do there and on the Chapala Riviera.
Isla Espíritu Santo in Mexico

If you like the Galapagos Islands, then you’ll love Espíritu Santo in Mexico

0
The Galapagos Islands off Ecuador have been famous since Darwin. But for abundant flora and fauna, Isla Espíritu Santo is their equal.
Los Cabos connectivity

How Los Cabos has connected to the world

0
From the first flights to Los Cabos in the 1940s to those from Central and South America announced in 2025, the destination owes its increasing popularity to increased connectivity.
Pan dulce

Taste of Mexico: Pan dulce

3
it wouldn't be a proper Mexican morning without a steaming cup of coffee and a fresh pan dulce from your favorite bakery, explains resident foodie María Meléndez.
Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

5
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
IPN students

‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply

6
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.

Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought

3
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
Oceanman in Cozumel

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

1
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.

Día de Muertos dos and don’ts: How to tread lightly when the veil between worlds thins

0
Celebrate the magic of Mexico in the most appropriate way, as we take a look at a certified list of Día de Muertos dos and don’ts.

Jalisco’s Los Altos Tequila Route opens new path for rural tourism ahead of 2026 World Cup

1
In the red-clay hills east of Guadalajara, where endless rows of blue agave ripple toward the horizon, the next chapter of Jalisco's tequila story...
art exhibit in Spain

Spain admits ‘pain’ of Conquest as it presents exhibit on Indigenous Mexican women

4
Spain has so far refused to apologize for the Conquest, but Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares's conciliatory words may have cracked open the door.

How did two young Oaxacans compete in a Singapore mathletics contest?

0
Just getting to Singapore from Oaxaca is a challenge, both in terms of travel and economics. But two Oaxacan mathletes made the trip, and performed well in a prestigious international competition.
Rosalía eating pozole

During short visit to CDMX, singer Rosalía tries pozole at La Casa de Toño

1
Barcelona-born Rosalía, who is visiting Mexico City to promote her upcoming musical release LUX, also tried enfrijoladas, flautas and horchata with cinnamon on top.
Guadalajara, Jalisco

What’s on in Guadalajara and the Chapala Riviera?

0
Celebrations of Day of the Dead headline the events calendar in Guadalajara, but there's plenty more to do there and on the Chapala Riviera.
The annual "mega ofrenda" has taken over Mexico City's Zócalo as Mexicans prepare to celebrate Day of the Dead on Nov. 2.

Mexico’s week in review: US boat strikes escalate tensions as economy stumbles

0
Other headlines this week included an extended pause on U.S. tariff increases and actions to protect the monarch butterflies' migration.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 1st

0
Long waits, lost dogs and Lando Norris: Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Rescued children disembarking

Mexican Navy rescues 28 children being transported at sea near Topolobampo

4
Details of the incident are scarce, including whether they were being trafficked, where they were heading, and even where they were first discovered.
SAT building

US Chamber of Commerce takes aim at Mexico’s tax agency ahead of USMCA review

6
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the SAT's "aggressive and inconsistent tax enforcement practices" have created uncertainty and increased costs for U.S. businesses.
Puerto Vallarta

The emergence of US-style financing in Mexico’s real estate market

2
Mexico's real estate marking is changing and in a good way, with new U.S.-style financing models finally available to buyers.
With just over 20,000 residents, Puerto Aventuras is the second-largest community in the municipality of Solidaridad, behind Playa del Carmen.

Puerto Aventuras resort community announces US $233M expansion

3
The investment will go toward the construction of 140 residential apartments and 110 hotel rooms and will enable strategic alliances with social and environmental initiatives to promote the region’s well-being and long-term sustainability. 
A house on Tonalá street in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City, where 22 families were recently evicted on unclear grounds.

Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year

2
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
As the 2025 rainy season concludes, the Mexico City area's Cutzamala System has reached its highest levels in recent years, exceeding 90% of its capacity.

Drought affects just 7.5% of Mexico after summer of exceptional rainfall

1
Though the percentage could possibly rise now that the rainy season is over, it's still almost four times lower than the percentage figure one year ago.
IPN students

‘TlalocBox’ could streamline monitoring of Mexico’s water supply

6
The device, invented by two students at the National Polytechnic Institute and named for the Aztec rain god, aims to provide cistern water quality data in real time.

Amidst an intense rainy season, Lake Chapala finally recovers from last year’s drought

3
Water levels at the Jalisco lake are now over 70%, as Mexico feels the benefits of a record wet season.
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...

1
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.
An engineer in a forklift next to a piece of machinery labeled WEG

Brazilian manufacturer, facing 50% US tariffs, looks to invest in Mexico

3
The CFO of the manufacturing firm WEG said his company is working to "reallocate export losses" as U.S. tariffs continue to reshape global commerce.
Yongmaotai logo

Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila

0
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
cars for export

Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...

0
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
A motel sign

The motel: a Mexican institution

4
Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)
President Sheinbaum, Governor of México state Delfina Gómez and Minister of Infrastructure, Transportation and Communications (SICT) Jesús Esteva supervising the construction of the Mexico-Pachuca train.

Mexico’s week in review: Fentanyl kingpin handed to US as cartel pressures persist

0
Other headlines this week included comments from former president Felipe Calderón hinting at a political comeback and underwhelming economic indicators in the third quarter of 2025.
Pan de muerto

Why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all year long?

0
If it's a sacred Day of the Dead tradition, why do Mexicans eat pan de muerto all the time? Our local expert explains.
Women in prison in Mexico

Mujeres encarceladas: Mexico’s women behind bars

12
Locked up without trial, in dangerous conditions and sometimes with their own children, life in prison for Mexican women is uniquely difficult.
Calabaza en tacha

Taste of Mexico: Calabaza en tacha

4
For me, the most exciting time of the year has already begun. Maybe it’s just a personal illusion, but I swear the world feels different...
Pan dulce

Taste of Mexico: Pan dulce

3
it wouldn't be a proper Mexican morning without a steaming cup of coffee and a fresh pan dulce from your favorite bakery, explains resident foodie María Meléndez.
Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

5
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
A plate with three different types of Mexican salsa

Taste of Mexico: Salsa

5
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.