Friday, May 9, 2025

5 things I wish I knew before moving to Baja California

Moving south of the border may not be quite what you thought, as one expat discovered for herself.
A burnt out bus as part of a narcoblocade

A surge in cartel infighting shuts downs highways around Sinaloa

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Fiery blockades closed roads around the state this week, as rival cartel factions battled for control.
Foreign tourists party in Mexico

Tourism Ministry reports a bump in foreign visitors

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Mexico recorded a 3.5% increase in foreign air arrivals in early 2025, led by strong growth from U.S. and Canadian tourists.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Officials report a significant decline in homicides: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Security was the big theme of Thursday's press conference, with reports on Mexico's homicide rate, recent drug busts and more.
A burnt out bus as part of a narcoblocade

A surge in cartel infighting shuts downs highways around Sinaloa

0
Fiery blockades closed roads around the state this week, as rival cartel factions battled for control.
Foreign tourists party in Mexico

Tourism Ministry reports a bump in foreign visitors

1
Mexico recorded a 3.5% increase in foreign air arrivals in early 2025, led by strong growth from U.S. and Canadian tourists.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Officials report a significant decline in homicides: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

1
Security was the big theme of Thursday's press conference, with reports on Mexico's homicide rate, recent drug busts and more.
Indigenous midwives in Chiapas

Chiapas midwives denounce laws limiting access to birth certificates

0
Chiapas midwives say the new National Midwifery Registry and NOM-020 rules undermine traditional practices and hinder newborn birth registration.
A hand picks an egg out of a carton

Inflation on the rise as Mexico anticipates another interest rate cut

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A 50 basis point cut is still on the table after inflation stayed within the national bank's target range in April.
Pemex boats tow floating booms to clean up an oil spill

Pemex confirms reports of oil spill at Olmeca refinery marine terminal

1
Local fishermen reported damage to marine wildlife and tourism services were canceled at the nearby Playita El Mirador.
A drawing from the Duran Codex depicting a Spaniard with an army regiment behind him meeting with Nahua leaders.

Aztec Rhapsodies: The first and only epic poem of the Conquista

1
Recounting the tale of the Spanish conquest, Aztec Rhapsodies tells of heroism, triumph and tragedy in epic verse.
A Mexican oceanside town in Baja California

5 things I wish I knew before moving to Baja California

1
Moving south of the border may not be quite what you thought, as one expat discovered for herself.
A mini store in the Mexico City Metro

Mercado Metro: The vibrant world of commerce beneath Mexico City’s streets

1
Mexico City has a subterranean level where art, history and urban life converge in myriad ways. Here's part two of a three-part guide to the metro's uncommon treasures.
Sheinbaum May 7, 2025

Sheinbaum gives an update on the USMCA: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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On Wednesday, the president spoke about the USMCA free trade pact, a new cruise ship pier on the island of Cozumel and her plans for Mother's Day.
a dog lies down by a dry reservoir

Drought conditions affect 46% of Mexico, marking improvement from 2024

1
In May 2024, drought affected 70.76% of Mexico’s territory, with 51% experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought.
Ovidio Guzmán López

Son of ‘El Chapo’ to plead guilty in US drug trafficking case

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The court document indicates that a plea deal will be reached sometime before the 35-year-old Sinaloa Cartel leader's hearing on July 9.
Sheinbaum in Mexico State

Sheinbaum’s stance on US-Mexico relations earns widespread approval

4
Sheinbaum's approval rating has been above 80% every month so far this year, peaking at 85% in February, according to a poll by the newspaper El Financiero.

Will Chipotle prove popular in Mexico?

8
It's going south of the border for the first time, but how will actual Mexicans react to the arrival of the U.S. food chain ?

My American Dream is in Mexico: Jackie

2
Jackie's harrowing journey from undocumented worker in the U.S. to deportee to Mexico taught her to appreciate the homeland she left behind decades before.
Indigenous midwives in Chiapas

Chiapas midwives denounce laws limiting access to birth certificates

0
Chiapas midwives say the new National Midwifery Registry and NOM-020 rules undermine traditional practices and hinder newborn birth registration.
A hand picks an egg out of a carton

Inflation on the rise as Mexico anticipates another interest rate cut

0
A 50 basis point cut is still on the table after inflation stayed within the national bank's target range in April.
Pemex boats tow floating booms to clean up an oil spill

Pemex confirms reports of oil spill at Olmeca refinery marine terminal

1
Local fishermen reported damage to marine wildlife and tourism services were canceled at the nearby Playita El Mirador.
A drawing from the Duran Codex depicting a Spaniard with an army regiment behind him meeting with Nahua leaders.

Aztec Rhapsodies: The first and only epic poem of the Conquista

1
Recounting the tale of the Spanish conquest, Aztec Rhapsodies tells of heroism, triumph and tragedy in epic verse.
A Mexican oceanside town in Baja California

5 things I wish I knew before moving to Baja California

1
Moving south of the border may not be quite what you thought, as one expat discovered for herself.
A mini store in the Mexico City Metro

Mercado Metro: The vibrant world of commerce beneath Mexico City’s streets

1
Mexico City has a subterranean level where art, history and urban life converge in myriad ways. Here's part two of a three-part guide to the metro's uncommon treasures.
A sculpture depicts an eagle devouring a snake atop a nopal cactus, as seen on Mexico's national coat of arms.

Don’t tread on me, Mexican style: A perspective from our CEO

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While Americans hold tight to their personal independence, attitudes are different south of the U.S. border, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Men in black suits parade down a San Miguel de Allende street holding a figure of Christ on the cross over their heads.

Why holidays in Mexico hit differently: A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the power of Mexico's communal holiday traditions.
A military rider on horseback bears a Mexico flag in a parade

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

25
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

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What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Persons in red standing in front of Bulkmatic facility

Rail logistics company Bulkmatic to invest US $250M in northern Mexico

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Bulkmatic's announcement is part of a greater $600-million expansion strategy to improve supply chain infrastructure in the country.
Commercial sector Mexico

Commercial sector overtakes manufacturing as top FDI target in Mexico

4
U.S. trade policies are reshaping Mexico’s foreign investment profile, temporarily knocking the manufacturing sector off its perch as the country’s most attractive investment.
Membes of the ODATA team and local officials celebrate the opening of a new data center in Queretéro.

ODATA inaugurates US $3B data center campus in Querétaro

1
ODATA, a subsidiary of Texas-based Aligned Data Centers, opened its second data center facility in Querétaro, where it is building the largest data center campus in the country.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.53
CAD
14.03
Commercial sector Mexico

Commercial sector overtakes manufacturing as top FDI target in Mexico

4
U.S. trade policies are reshaping Mexico’s foreign investment profile, temporarily knocking the manufacturing sector off its perch as the country’s most attractive investment.
Membes of the ODATA team and local officials celebrate the opening of a new data center in Queretéro.

ODATA inaugurates US $3B data center campus in Querétaro

1
ODATA, a subsidiary of Texas-based Aligned Data Centers, opened its second data center facility in Querétaro, where it is building the largest data center campus in the country.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.53
CAD
14.03
Sheinbaum May 7, 2025

Sheinbaum gives an update on the USMCA: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

0
On Wednesday, the president spoke about the USMCA free trade pact, a new cruise ship pier on the island of Cozumel and her plans for Mother's Day.
Sheinbaum on May 6, 2025

Sheinbaum backs crackdown on US gun trafficking and launches election song: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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On Tuesday, the president made specific mention of what she called a new "mano dura" (heavy hand or iron fist) approach to gun smuggling from the U.S. to Mexico.
A Mexican oceanside town in Baja California

5 things I wish I knew before moving to Baja California

1
Moving south of the border may not be quite what you thought, as one expat discovered for herself.
Colorful homes in Guanauato

The pleasures and pitfalls of part-time residency

4
Mexico expats in their 70s and 80s share with us the bittersweet choices they face as they contemplate where to spend their final years.

My American Dream is in Mexico: Jackie

2
Jackie's harrowing journey from undocumented worker in the U.S. to deportee to Mexico taught her to appreciate the homeland she left behind decades before.
A burnt out bus as part of a narcoblocade

A surge in cartel infighting shuts downs highways around Sinaloa

0
Fiery blockades closed roads around the state this week, as rival cartel factions battled for control.
Foreign tourists party in Mexico

Tourism Ministry reports a bump in foreign visitors

1
Mexico recorded a 3.5% increase in foreign air arrivals in early 2025, led by strong growth from U.S. and Canadian tourists.
Docked cruise ship

Unpopular cruise tourism tax reduced to US $5

1
After negotiations with operators, cruise ship tourists arriving in Mexico will pay $5 rather than $42, though that amount will rise in yearly increments to $21.
Colorful homes in Guanauato

The pleasures and pitfalls of part-time residency

4
Mexico expats in their 70s and 80s share with us the bittersweet choices they face as they contemplate where to spend their final years.

My American Dream is in Mexico: Jackie

2
Jackie's harrowing journey from undocumented worker in the U.S. to deportee to Mexico taught her to appreciate the homeland she left behind decades before.
Men in black suits parade down a San Miguel de Allende street holding a figure of Christ on the cross over their heads.

Why holidays in Mexico hit differently: A perspective from our CEO

10
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the power of Mexico's communal holiday traditions.
A military rider on horseback bears a Mexico flag in a parade

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

25
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
cenote

Real estate developer Muúk Karant to unveil Mexico’s first museum in a cenote

0
A planned residential development just outside the colonial city of Valladolid will include four natural underground pools, one with more than 300 cultural artifacts on display.
Mexican architect Fernanda Canales sitting at a luxurious wood table with small, glass water pitchers and a wine glass half filled with water.

Meet the new generation of Mexico’s rising-star architects

1
Mexico's new generation of leading architects is earning significant global awards and prompting reflections on the role and function of architecture.
A drawing from the Duran Codex depicting a Spaniard with an army regiment behind him meeting with Nahua leaders.

Aztec Rhapsodies: The first and only epic poem of the Conquista

1
Recounting the tale of the Spanish conquest, Aztec Rhapsodies tells of heroism, triumph and tragedy in epic verse.
A mini store in the Mexico City Metro

Mercado Metro: The vibrant world of commerce beneath Mexico City’s streets

1
Mexico City has a subterranean level where art, history and urban life converge in myriad ways. Here's part two of a three-part guide to the metro's uncommon treasures.
A tiny brown dog wearing a rainbow colored bandanna at a LGBTQ+ event.

What’s on in Puerto Vallarta this May?

0
Puerto Vallarta heats up this month with a mix of cultural festivals, Pride celebrations and artistic showcases in the city where it's always nothing but a party.
A street parade with colored banners

What’s on in Oaxaca in May

0
Catch Paul van Dyk, attend a candlelight vigil or throw your expat questions to a public forum in the state of Oaxaca this month.
Foreign tourists party in Mexico

Tourism Ministry reports a bump in foreign visitors

1
Mexico recorded a 3.5% increase in foreign air arrivals in early 2025, led by strong growth from U.S. and Canadian tourists.
Docked cruise ship

Unpopular cruise tourism tax reduced to US $5

1
After negotiations with operators, cruise ship tourists arriving in Mexico will pay $5 rather than $42, though that amount will rise in yearly increments to $21.
Two shelves with three rows each of wooden wine barrels with metal around their lids.

This wine-producing behemoth is rapidly awakening

2
While Baja California may get more attention, Coahuila — Mexico's second-largest wine producer, is rapidly emerging as the country's most exciting wine destination
pieces of caramel-colored Mexican fudge, some tinted pink and some sprinkled with multicolored sprinkles

Love fudge? Make it Mexican with a mezcal, tequila and Kahlua combo

0
Jamoncillo is a traditional Mexican fudge whose "little ham" name belies its rich history. Here we upgrade it with tequila and mezcal!
To the relief of Texas farmers and ranchers, the USDA said that the new U.S.-Mexico water pact "solidified a plan for immediate and short-term" water deliveries from the Rio Grande.

Mexico reaches agreement to send more water to southern US

8
The U.S. government had been pressuring the Mexican government to send more water to Texas, to which it owes a huge quantity of water under the terms of a 1944 bilateral treaty.
The La Boquilla dam half full under sunny skies

Drought paralyzes northern states’ water deliveries to US: ‘No one is obligated to do...

3
In the past five years, Mexico has sent less than 30% of the water required by a 1944 treaty with the U.S., in good part because resources are increasingly scarce.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Indigenous midwives in Chiapas

Chiapas midwives denounce laws limiting access to birth certificates

0
Chiapas midwives say the new National Midwifery Registry and NOM-020 rules undermine traditional practices and hinder newborn birth registration.
A drawing from the Duran Codex depicting a Spaniard with an army regiment behind him meeting with Nahua leaders.

Aztec Rhapsodies: The first and only epic poem of the Conquista

1
Recounting the tale of the Spanish conquest, Aztec Rhapsodies tells of heroism, triumph and tragedy in epic verse.
A mini store in the Mexico City Metro

Mercado Metro: The vibrant world of commerce beneath Mexico City’s streets

1
Mexico City has a subterranean level where art, history and urban life converge in myriad ways. Here's part two of a three-part guide to the metro's uncommon treasures.
Tecate Gulf of Mexico Bar

Tecate launches new salty beer from exclusive floating bar in Gulf of Mexico

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The limited edition beer was brewed with saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico, celebrating national pride and the richness of local ingredients.
A tiny brown dog wearing a rainbow colored bandanna at a LGBTQ+ event.

What’s on in Puerto Vallarta this May?

0
Puerto Vallarta heats up this month with a mix of cultural festivals, Pride celebrations and artistic showcases in the city where it's always nothing but a party.
A street parade with colored banners

What’s on in Oaxaca in May

0
Catch Paul van Dyk, attend a candlelight vigil or throw your expat questions to a public forum in the state of Oaxaca this month.
Pope Leo XIV in full regalia waves from a balcony

Habemos papam: Mexico hails the election of Leo XIV, the first US pope

0
Only the second pope from the Americas, Robert Prevost is a fluent Spanish speaker with dual citizenship in the U.S. and Peru.
Indigenous midwives in Chiapas

Chiapas midwives denounce laws limiting access to birth certificates

0
Chiapas midwives say the new National Midwifery Registry and NOM-020 rules undermine traditional practices and hinder newborn birth registration.
Pemex boats tow floating booms to clean up an oil spill

Pemex confirms reports of oil spill at Olmeca refinery marine terminal

1
Local fishermen reported damage to marine wildlife and tourism services were canceled at the nearby Playita El Mirador.
a dog lies down by a dry reservoir

Drought conditions affect 46% of Mexico, marking improvement from 2024

1
In May 2024, drought affected 70.76% of Mexico’s territory, with 51% experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought.
Man in shorts and no shirt in Jiutepec, Mexico, doing tricks on a skateboard in a skate park. There are no other people in the park.

How Morelos turned urban decay into a sustainable community hub

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Respecting the endemic natural environment, Jiutepec, Morelos' CIVAC Linear Park is an example of beauty, intelligent design and sustainability that has been embraced by residents.
cenote

Real estate developer Muúk Karant to unveil Mexico’s first museum in a cenote

0
A planned residential development just outside the colonial city of Valladolid will include four natural underground pools, one with more than 300 cultural artifacts on display.
Mexican architect Fernanda Canales sitting at a luxurious wood table with small, glass water pitchers and a wine glass half filled with water.

Meet the new generation of Mexico’s rising-star architects

1
Mexico's new generation of leading architects is earning significant global awards and prompting reflections on the role and function of architecture.
a dog lies down by a dry reservoir

Drought conditions affect 46% of Mexico, marking improvement from 2024

1
In May 2024, drought affected 70.76% of Mexico’s territory, with 51% experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought.
To the relief of Texas farmers and ranchers, the USDA said that the new U.S.-Mexico water pact "solidified a plan for immediate and short-term" water deliveries from the Rio Grande.

Mexico reaches agreement to send more water to southern US

8
The U.S. government had been pressuring the Mexican government to send more water to Texas, to which it owes a huge quantity of water under the terms of a 1944 bilateral treaty.
The La Boquilla dam half full under sunny skies

Drought paralyzes northern states’ water deliveries to US: ‘No one is obligated to do...

3
In the past five years, Mexico has sent less than 30% of the water required by a 1944 treaty with the U.S., in good part because resources are increasingly scarce.

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.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Persons in red standing in front of Bulkmatic facility

Rail logistics company Bulkmatic to invest US $250M in northern Mexico

0
Bulkmatic's announcement is part of a greater $600-million expansion strategy to improve supply chain infrastructure in the country.
Commercial sector Mexico

Commercial sector overtakes manufacturing as top FDI target in Mexico

4
U.S. trade policies are reshaping Mexico’s foreign investment profile, temporarily knocking the manufacturing sector off its perch as the country’s most attractive investment.
Membes of the ODATA team and local officials celebrate the opening of a new data center in Queretéro.

ODATA inaugurates US $3B data center campus in Querétaro

1
ODATA, a subsidiary of Texas-based Aligned Data Centers, opened its second data center facility in Querétaro, where it is building the largest data center campus in the country.
Sheinbaum in Mexico State

Sheinbaum’s stance on US-Mexico relations earns widespread approval

4
Sheinbaum's approval rating has been above 80% every month so far this year, peaking at 85% in February, according to a poll by the newspaper El Financiero.

Will Chipotle prove popular in Mexico?

8
It's going south of the border for the first time, but how will actual Mexicans react to the arrival of the U.S. food chain ?

My American Dream is in Mexico: Jackie

2
Jackie's harrowing journey from undocumented worker in the U.S. to deportee to Mexico taught her to appreciate the homeland she left behind decades before.
Two split screen photos. On the left is a young man sitting at a fine restaurant toasting wineglasses with others at his table. On the right are two men in formal white waiter's uniforms carrying heavy trays of food out to customers.

Upstairs, Downstairs: Reflections from a closer view of Mexico’s service economy

8
Behind Mexico's famous hospitality lies a workforce pushing through long workdays with minimal compensation and maximum resilience.
An open air market in a Spanish-speaking country where a wide variety of fruits and vegetables are on display with their prices. In the foreground, an old-fashioned hanging scale for food items can be seen.

What to cook this May: Mexican veggies

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I’m so lucky to live in Mexico. The abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables available for recipes makes me drool. And best of all,...
Two shelves with three rows each of wooden wine barrels with metal around their lids.

This wine-producing behemoth is rapidly awakening

2
While Baja California may get more attention, Coahuila — Mexico's second-largest wine producer, is rapidly emerging as the country's most exciting wine destination
pieces of caramel-colored Mexican fudge, some tinted pink and some sprinkled with multicolored sprinkles

Love fudge? Make it Mexican with a mezcal, tequila and Kahlua combo

0
Jamoncillo is a traditional Mexican fudge whose "little ham" name belies its rich history. Here we upgrade it with tequila and mezcal!

Will Chipotle prove popular in Mexico?

8
It's going south of the border for the first time, but how will actual Mexicans react to the arrival of the U.S. food chain ?