10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)

From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.
49ers and Vikings

The 49ers will return to face Minnesota in Mexico City, the NFL confirms

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The five-time NFL champs took part in the first-ever regular-season NFL game played outside of the United States, losing to Arizona in Mexico City on Oct. 5, 2005.
Police photos of two fuel theft tunnels in Pachuca

Police arrest 6 in Pachuca after citizens report tunnel toward Pemex pipelines

0
Six men were arrested in Pachuca after citizens reported suspicious underground sounds, leading police to a tunnel being dug toward Pemex pipelines.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect mangroves and water systems

0
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
49ers and Vikings

The 49ers will return to face Minnesota in Mexico City, the NFL confirms

0
The five-time NFL champs took part in the first-ever regular-season NFL game played outside of the United States, losing to Arizona in Mexico City on Oct. 5, 2005.
Police photos of two fuel theft tunnels in Pachuca

Police arrest 6 in Pachuca after citizens report tunnel toward Pemex pipelines

0
Six men were arrested in Pachuca after citizens reported suspicious underground sounds, leading police to a tunnel being dug toward Pemex pipelines.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...

0
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
Jude Bellingham cools off during the Club World Cup heat

World Cup heat pushes focus on fan and player safety

0
The World Cup will face heat challenges, but organizers and local authorities across the three host countries are working to mitigate them for both players and fans.
The former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Maní

Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán state

0
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route.
The Toluca cathedral with mountains in the background

Mexico in Numbers: The country’s highest capital cities

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From Toluca's dizzying 2,671 meters to Mexicali at sea level, Mexico's state capitals span a wide range of elevations. This week's edition of Mexico in Numbers breaks it down.
Olinia Project Coordinator Roberto Capuano Tripp shares a slide showing an Olinia vehicle, as President Claudia Sheinbaum looks on

Mexico’s ‘Olinia’ electric mini-car is complete and will debut June 7, officials say

2
Mexico's government-backed Olinia electric mini-car prototype is finished and makes its public debut June 7, with production set to begin in 2027.
President Sheinbaum at the podium of her morning press conference

Sheinbaum signals confidence as USMCA renewal deadline nears: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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There's 'no rush' as the July 1 USMCA deadline approaches, Sheinbaum said at her Thursday presser, where she also discussed a trade deal with Europe and Mexico's downgraded credit rating.
perceptions graph

Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 8

1
Mexico’s brand isn’t broken; it’s just under-marketed. We must work on perceptions as hard as we work on any policy initiative, argues the CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas.
Maru Campos

In video message, Chihuahua governor insists she did not know of CIA’s presence in...

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Governor Maru Campos has been framed as a traitor by the Morena party after her state government apparently failed to follow the law regarding foreign involvement in domestic security tasks. She claims she had nothing to do with it.
S&P logo

S&P downgrades Mexico’s rating and sees just 1% growth in 2026

1
The Finance Ministry noted that even the lowered rating keeps Mexico within what's considered investment grade, but it too lowered its GDP growth forecast from 3.0% to 2.3%.
U2 atop bus

Why was U2 performing on top of a bus in Mexico City’s Historic Center?

1
The Irish rockers weren't the first entertainers to briefly link their image to Mexico City's on-trend fame, but they were the first to do it atop a transit vehicle painted up by Mexico City artist Chavis Mármol.

The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...

49
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
The Sheinbaum Index™ for March 2026 is 60.1/100.

Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™

12
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
The MND ESPI score for Q1 2026 — was 88.97.

How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results

34
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.
Jude Bellingham cools off during the Club World Cup heat

World Cup heat pushes focus on fan and player safety

0
The World Cup will face heat challenges, but organizers and local authorities across the three host countries are working to mitigate them for both players and fans.
The former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Maní

Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán state

0
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route.
The Toluca cathedral with mountains in the background

Mexico in Numbers: The country’s highest capital cities

0
From Toluca's dizzying 2,671 meters to Mexicali at sea level, Mexico's state capitals span a wide range of elevations. This week's edition of Mexico in Numbers breaks it down.
Olinia Project Coordinator Roberto Capuano Tripp shares a slide showing an Olinia vehicle, as President Claudia Sheinbaum looks on

Mexico’s ‘Olinia’ electric mini-car is complete and will debut June 7, officials say

2
Mexico's government-backed Olinia electric mini-car prototype is finished and makes its public debut June 7, with production set to begin in 2027.
President Sheinbaum at the podium of her morning press conference

Sheinbaum signals confidence as USMCA renewal deadline nears: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
There's 'no rush' as the July 1 USMCA deadline approaches, Sheinbaum said at her Thursday presser, where she also discussed a trade deal with Europe and Mexico's downgraded credit rating.
perceptions graph

Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 8

1
Mexico’s brand isn’t broken; it’s just under-marketed. We must work on perceptions as hard as we work on any policy initiative, argues the CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas.
Mexican schoolchildren

What’s the real story behind Mexico’s early end to the school year? A Confidently...

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Much of Mexico was taken by surprise this past week when Education Minister Mario Delgado notified the nation that the school year would end 40 days early. What could be the real reason behind this announcement?
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

11
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
President Sheinbaum waves from the stage of a press conference

What people say vs. the hard data: A perspective from our CEO

21
CEO Travis Bembenek makes the case for the MND Sheinbaum Index: a data-driven framework to evaluate the president's real performance — not just her popularity.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

1
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Bessent and Amador

Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review

0
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Mexico City skyline at night

Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain

4
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.22
CAD
12.56
EUR
20.10
perceptions graph

Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 8

1
Mexico’s brand isn’t broken; it’s just under-marketed. We must work on perceptions as hard as we work on any policy initiative, argues the CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas.
S&P logo

S&P downgrades Mexico’s rating and sees just 1% growth in 2026

1
The Finance Ministry noted that even the lowered rating keeps Mexico within what's considered investment grade, but it too lowered its GDP growth forecast from 3.0% to 2.3%.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.22
CAD
12.56
EUR
20.10
Sheinbaum May 13, 2026

Sheinbaum suggests CIA bombshell is a coordinated media attack on Mexico: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

2
On Wednesday, the president addressed reports by CNN and NYT accusing Mexican authorities of allowing a CIA-assisted assassination in March, and railed against an "international right-wing movement" that she claimed is agitating for the "defeat" of her government.
Claudia Sheinbaum

More than 50,000 high-impact criminals arrested since Sheinbaum took office: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Members of Sheinbaum's security cabinet presented data on Tuesday that showed that 52,628 people were arrested for high-impact crimes such as murder, extortion and kidnapping since Oct. 1, 2024, leading to a reduction in homicides of 40%.
A Mexican puppet with a gun

10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)

9
From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Glorieta de los Insurgentes in Mexico

From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe

15
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.
The former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Maní

Take a trip down the Convent Route to see the best of Yucatán state

0
Avoid the crowds of Mérida without missing out on cultural experiences with a trip along the Convent Route.
Hotel Conrad in Punta Mita

MND Local: Vallarta’s women soccer players fight for regional glory, plus tourism and water latest

4
The latest news from the Bay of Banderas, as the regional tourist industry continues to experience highs and lows.
cruise ship on the sea

Tourism to Mexico increased 11.9% in March, despite fallout from ‘El Mencho’ operation

1
Mexico received 9.3 million international visitors in March, even after the security operation to capture Sinaloa Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes on Feb. 22 prompted widespread travel cancellations.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Glorieta de los Insurgentes in Mexico

From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe

15
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.
A dust storm at the Querétaro airport

The airplane landing from hell that left me inspired: A perspective from our CEO

11
A dust storm, two failed landings and a diversion to Morelia turned a routine trip into a nightmare — and a lesson in human kindness, Travis Bembenek writes.
President Sheinbaum waves from the stage of a press conference

What people say vs. the hard data: A perspective from our CEO

21
CEO Travis Bembenek makes the case for the MND Sheinbaum Index: a data-driven framework to evaluate the president's real performance — not just her popularity.
The development is located in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit.

US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit

4
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
Real estate property in Los Cabos

What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...

2
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
Monday’s announcement featured performances by Sergio Maya, the winner of the inaugural México canta contest last year, and Junior H (right).

The binational singing contest México canta returns for a second edition

0
The competition, which is open to young Mexican and Mexican-American artists, aims to promote peace, combat addiction and foster a culture that rejects the glorification of violence.
Hernán Cortés arriving in Tenochtitlán.

No, the Mexica did not believe that the Spanish were gods

15
The long-held idea that the Mexica thought Hernán Cortés and his Spanish soldiers were gods is simply not true. In fact, the story was a Spanish invention.
México Quetzales

Meet Mexico’s ‘phygital’ sports world champions who blend on-field skills with video games

0
While Mexico may not be tipped for World Cup glory this summer, one unlikely group of players has already delivered a championship title — in and out of reality.
CDMX half marathon

Mexico is a world leader in running popularity, with 1 in 4 participating

3
According to a poll from Statista Consumer Insights, more Mexicans say they run for sport or exercise than their counterparts in such countries as China, Germany, the United States and Japan.
Hotel Conrad in Punta Mita

MND Local: Vallarta’s women soccer players fight for regional glory, plus tourism and water...

4
The latest news from the Bay of Banderas, as the regional tourist industry continues to experience highs and lows.
cruise ship on the sea

Tourism to Mexico increased 11.9% in March, despite fallout from ‘El Mencho’ operation

1
Mexico received 9.3 million international visitors in March, even after the security operation to capture Sinaloa Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes on Feb. 22 prompted widespread travel cancellations.
Two Mexican women in tee-shirts and casual pants walk past fruit stalls at Mexico City's La Merced public market. Around them, small signs with food prices on them are glued to rustic wooden sticks.

How rising food prices are affecting people in Mexico City

2
The landscape of increasing food costs in Mexico City is impacting consumers and sellers alike. How is the cost of living changing the way the capital eats?
Bar Mauro in Mexico City.

Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best

2
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
Sargassum accumulation, sargassum crisis

From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis

4
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.

Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...

2
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
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.
U2 atop bus

Why was U2 performing on top of a bus in Mexico City’s Historic Center?

1
The Irish rockers weren't the first entertainers to briefly link their image to Mexico City's on-trend fame, but they were the first to do it atop a transit vehicle painted up by Mexico City artist Chavis Mármol.
Monday’s announcement featured performances by Sergio Maya, the winner of the inaugural México canta contest last year, and Junior H (right).

The binational singing contest México canta returns for a second edition

0
The competition, which is open to young Mexican and Mexican-American artists, aims to promote peace, combat addiction and foster a culture that rejects the glorification of violence.
Hernán Cortés arriving in Tenochtitlán.

No, the Mexica did not believe that the Spanish were gods

15
The long-held idea that the Mexica thought Hernán Cortés and his Spanish soldiers were gods is simply not true. In fact, the story was a Spanish invention.
49ers and Vikings

The 49ers will return to face Minnesota in Mexico City, the NFL confirms

0
The five-time NFL champs took part in the first-ever regular-season NFL game played outside of the United States, losing to Arizona in Mexico City on Oct. 5, 2005.
México Quetzales

Meet Mexico’s ‘phygital’ sports world champions who blend on-field skills with video games

0
While Mexico may not be tipped for World Cup glory this summer, one unlikely group of players has already delivered a championship title — in and out of reality.
CDMX half marathon

Mexico is a world leader in running popularity, with 1 in 4 participating

3
According to a poll from Statista Consumer Insights, more Mexicans say they run for sport or exercise than their counterparts in such countries as China, Germany, the United States and Japan.
49ers and Vikings

The 49ers will return to face Minnesota in Mexico City, the NFL confirms

0
The five-time NFL champs took part in the first-ever regular-season NFL game played outside of the United States, losing to Arizona in Mexico City on Oct. 5, 2005.
Police photos of two fuel theft tunnels in Pachuca

Police arrest 6 in Pachuca after citizens report tunnel toward Pemex pipelines

0
Six men were arrested in Pachuca after citizens reported suspicious underground sounds, leading police to a tunnel being dug toward Pemex pipelines.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...

0
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
The Toluca cathedral with mountains in the background

Mexico in Numbers: The country’s highest capital cities

0
From Toluca's dizzying 2,671 meters to Mexicali at sea level, Mexico's state capitals span a wide range of elevations. This week's edition of Mexico in Numbers breaks it down.
housing prices in Mexico, home in Guadalajara

What housing prices in Mexico’s World Cup cities really tell us

2
What are the average housing prices like in World Cup hosting cities Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City? Realtor Glenn Rotton analyzes, and contextualizes, the numbers.
The development is located in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit.

US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit

4
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
Real estate property in Los Cabos

What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...

2
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
A Yucatán cenote

Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...

0
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
Sargassum accumulation, sargassum crisis

From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis

4
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.

Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...

2
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
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.
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

1
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Bessent and Amador

Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review

0
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Mexico City skyline at night

Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain

4
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.

The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...

49
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
The Sheinbaum Index™ for March 2026 is 60.1/100.

Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™

12
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
The MND ESPI score for Q1 2026 — was 88.97.

How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results

34
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.

Opinion: Seat 34B is not a foreign policy

37
The videos of President Sheinbaum boarding a commercial flight are good storytelling. The problem is that good storytelling and good governance are not the same thing, and confusing the two has costs, María Meléndez writes.

Thailand honors 4 Mexican restaurants for their authentic presentation of Thai cuisine

3
Four more restaurants in Mexico were recently awarded the Thai Select certification by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, bringing the total number of legitimately Thai restaurants in the country to 10.
Two Mexican women in tee-shirts and casual pants walk past fruit stalls at Mexico City's La Merced public market. Around them, small signs with food prices on them are glued to rustic wooden sticks.

How rising food prices are affecting people in Mexico City

2
The landscape of increasing food costs in Mexico City is impacting consumers and sellers alike. How is the cost of living changing the way the capital eats?
Bar Mauro in Mexico City.

Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best

2
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
Cavatappi Pizza

The Mexico City restaurant serving the ‘world’s worst pizza’

2
Does Michelin Guide give stars for the world's worst pizza, or did Cavatappi Pizza in Mexico City forge its claim to fame as a marketing ploy?