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Cutzamala, the Mexico City area’s main water supply system, is getting its first upgrade in 4 decades
The system, which carries water from three México state dams to 5 million users in the Valley of Mexico and its surroundings, uses some of the largest pumping equipment in the world.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The trends in bilateral services trade
Pedro Casas, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce, explains why services trade with Mexico creates U.S. jobs, delivers a consistent surplus, injects huge amounts of money into the U.S. economy, and strengthens the broader North American platform that enables both countries to compete globally.
Monday was the first-ever ‘Tigres del Norte Day’ in San Francisco, California
Mayor Daniel Lurie presented Los Tigres del Norte with the key to the city during a Monday ceremony celebrating the norteño band's trajectory and influence within San Francisco's immigrant community.
Cutzamala, the Mexico City area’s main water supply system, is getting its first upgrade...
The system, which carries water from three México state dams to 5 million users in the Valley of Mexico and its surroundings, uses some of the largest pumping equipment in the world.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The trends in bilateral services trade
Pedro Casas, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce, explains why services trade with Mexico creates U.S. jobs, delivers a consistent surplus, injects huge amounts of money into the U.S. economy, and strengthens the broader North American platform that enables both countries to compete globally.
Monday was the first-ever ‘Tigres del Norte Day’ in San Francisco, California
Mayor Daniel Lurie presented Los Tigres del Norte with the key to the city during a Monday ceremony celebrating the norteño band's trajectory and influence within San Francisco's immigrant community.
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Mexico ranks last among OECD countries on 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index
According to a global ranking of how transparent a country’s public sector is perceived to be by experts and business executives, Mexico scored 24/100 in 2025, down from its highest score of 35 in 2014.
Donovan Carrillo becomes the only Mexican to reach the final round in Olympic figure...
The Jalisco-born athlete's path to the elite of world figure skating was not an easy one, as Mexico lacks training-level rinks, quality ice and an ice-skating culture.
Sheinbaum’s latest ‘Boxing for Peace’ program enlists 5,000 fighters as paid youth mentors
The initiative will pay participating boxers a monthly salary of 9,500 pesos (approximately US $550) in exchange for teaching boxing classes to children and young people for at least one hour per day.
Did a Mexican cartel just try to attack El Paso?
The FAA lifted the temporary closure of airspace over El Paso just hours after it said in a Notice to Airmen that aircraft could not fly above El Paso until Feb. 21 for "Special Security Reasons."
MND Local: Riding high in Tijuana and a new luxury resort in Valle de...
President Sheinbaum was in TIjuana recently to inaugurate the first phase the city's newest elevated highway, among other news from the state of Baja California.
Photographer chronicles Mexico’s iconic VW Beetles in San Cristóbal exhibition
VW Beetles are part of the cityscape in San Cristóbal de las Casas, as photographer Paul O'Connor documents in his current exhibition.
Homicides were down 34% in January: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
The states that recorded the largest annual decreases in homicides in January were Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Quintana Roo, Tabasco and Aguascalientes.
Retail chain Coppel to invest US $830M, open 80 new stores
The financing is expected to support the creation of 2,500 direct jobs in 2026, adding to Grupo Coppel’s existing workforce of over 130,000 and consolidating the company’s position as one of the top 10 employers in Mexico.
Families demand relocation of 2 schools near Dos Bocas refinery, citing contamination and noise
Children complain of dizziness, nausea and respiratory problems from black smoke and falling particles emanating from the refinery, which is located less than 500 meters away from their school.
Opinion: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance reaffirmed the life I’ve chosen here
Bad Bunny's performance didn't move Mexico expat Charlotte Smith because it was the best thing she'd ever seen; it moved her because everything about it felt true.
Mexico’s week in review: Cuba dispute escalates as Mexico faces security challenges at home
The honeymoon phase of Sheinbaum's presidency may coming to a close, with pressure ramping up over security problems at home and diplomatic disputes with the US abroad during the first week of February.
When education doesn’t get you too far
Going to college in Mexico is no guarantee of good paying job, and opening a small business is often prohibitively expensive. So what goals should young people have?
Mexico ranks last among OECD countries on 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index
According to a global ranking of how transparent a country’s public sector is perceived to be by experts and business executives, Mexico scored 24/100 in 2025, down from its highest score of 35 in 2014.
Donovan Carrillo becomes the only Mexican to reach the final round in Olympic figure skating twice
The Jalisco-born athlete's path to the elite of world figure skating was not an easy one, as Mexico lacks training-level rinks, quality ice and an ice-skating culture.
Sheinbaum’s latest ‘Boxing for Peace’ program enlists 5,000 fighters as paid youth mentors
The initiative will pay participating boxers a monthly salary of 9,500 pesos (approximately US $550) in exchange for teaching boxing classes to children and young people for at least one hour per day.
Did a Mexican cartel just try to attack El Paso?
The FAA lifted the temporary closure of airspace over El Paso just hours after it said in a Notice to Airmen that aircraft could not fly above El Paso until Feb. 21 for "Special Security Reasons."
MND Local: Riding high in Tijuana and a new luxury resort in Valle de Guadalupe
President Sheinbaum was in TIjuana recently to inaugurate the first phase the city's newest elevated highway, among other news from the state of Baja California.
Photographer chronicles Mexico’s iconic VW Beetles in San Cristóbal exhibition
VW Beetles are part of the cityscape in San Cristóbal de las Casas, as photographer Paul O'Connor documents in his current exhibition.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The trends in bilateral...
Pedro Casas, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce, explains why services trade with Mexico creates U.S. jobs, delivers a consistent surplus, injects huge amounts of money into the U.S. economy, and strengthens the broader North American platform that enables both countries to compete globally.
What does news industry carnage mean for MND? A perspective from our CEO
As legacy newspapers slash staff and shut down, what's next for small publications like Mexico News Daily — and why does it matter? CEO Travis Bembenek shares his take.
From San Miguel to Wall Street: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ conversation about raising kids in...
In episode two of the new season of MND's podcast, "Confidently Wrong," CEO Travis Bembenek interviews Ann Dolan about her family's experience, from pre-K to college.
Introducing Season 2 of the ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: Raising expat kids in Mexico
Retirees and digital nomads love Mexico — but what about families? A new season of "Confidently Wrong" dives into the challenges and benefits of raising kids abroad.
The Mexico they don’t show you: Confidently Wrong interviews Servant Steve
Travis Bembenek and Mexico-based content creator Servant Steve cut through viral misinformation and stereotypes about Mexico on the latest Confidently Wrong podcast.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The bilateral agriculture relationship
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas provides four reasons why Mexico is extraordinarily relevant to the U.S. agricultural industry.
Mexico, US agree to begin formal USMCA trade talks. Where does that leave Canada?
The talks will address rules of origin for industrial goods, critical minerals collaboration and trade policy alignment, as Mexico seeks to safeguard its crucial trade relationship with its northern neighbor.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Why ‘value added’ matters more than gross...
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas explains why the U.S.-Mexico automaker relationship isn’t a normal buyer-seller partnership, and how decoupling would prove advantageous only to China.
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Retail chain Coppel to invest US $830M, open 80 new stores
The financing is expected to support the creation of 2,500 direct jobs in 2026, adding to Grupo Coppel’s existing workforce of over 130,000 and consolidating the company’s position as one of the top 10 employers in Mexico.
Mexico to produce mRNA vaccines under new agreement with Moderna
President Sheinbaum announced on Monday the signing of an agreement between the Health Ministry, state-owned medical company Birmex, Mexican pharmaceutical company Liomont and U.S. pharmaceutical firm Moderna to produce vaccines and scientific research.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.19
CAD
12.67
EUR
20.42
Homicides were down 34% in January: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
The states that recorded the largest annual decreases in homicides in January were Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Quintana Roo, Tabasco and Aguascalientes.
Sheinbaum co-signs Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl statement: Monday’s mañanera recapped
The president, who saw Bad Bunny's performance, praised the artist's symbolism and message of unity. Sheinbaum also responded to a new report by the New York Times about the sale of U.S. Army ammunition to Mexican cartels.
Sheinbaum denies drone intelligence as conflicting reports emerge on El Paso:...
President Sheinbaum pushed back Wednesday on U.S. claims that Mexican cartel drones breached Texas airspace, saying authorities have no information about drones at the border.
Medical inflation and tax changes are increasing health insurance premiums by up to 40%
Mexico is projected to have the highest medical cost inflation globally in 2026, with an estimated average rate of 14.8%. According to industry experts, this could lead to three million Mexicans dropping their private health insurance this year.
Why you know lots of Spanish — until someone speaks it
Spanish is the second fastest spoken language in the world. But that's one of only many reasons foreigners in Mexico struggle to understand what's being said to them.
When education doesn’t get you too far
Going to college in Mexico is no guarantee of good paying job, and opening a small business is often prohibitively expensive. So what goals should young people have?
UN tourism program aims to boost benefits and reduce harm to Mexico’s coastal communities
By joining the U.N.'s iCOAST program, the Tourism Ministry seeks to end Mexicans' longstanding ambivalence toward tourism, in which its positives have sometimes been overshadowed by its harms.
Mexico City’s most paw-some pet hotels
To say Mexico City welcomes pets is a bit of an understatement. The capital city is filled wit dog-friendly parks as well as trendy dog-friendly hotels.
Volaris launches 33 new flights, deepening Mexico-US connectivity ahead of the World Cup
The low-cost carrier is now offering 11 new flights to the U.S., including its first connections to Detroit and Salt Lake City.
Why you know lots of Spanish — until someone speaks it
Spanish is the second fastest spoken language in the world. But that's one of only many reasons foreigners in Mexico struggle to understand what's being said to them.
When education doesn’t get you too far
Going to college in Mexico is no guarantee of good paying job, and opening a small business is often prohibitively expensive. So what goals should young people have?
From San Miguel to Wall Street: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ conversation about raising kids in...
In episode two of the new season of MND's podcast, "Confidently Wrong," CEO Travis Bembenek interviews Ann Dolan about her family's experience, from pre-K to college.
Introducing Season 2 of the ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: Raising expat kids in Mexico
Retirees and digital nomads love Mexico — but what about families? A new season of "Confidently Wrong" dives into the challenges and benefits of raising kids abroad.
Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Why moving to Monterrey might just be your Mexican dream
It may not be the first place in Mexico expats would think to move, but Monterrey has a lot going for it, including a very welcoming community.
Sheinbaum’s latest ‘Boxing for Peace’ program enlists 5,000 fighters as paid youth mentors
The initiative will pay participating boxers a monthly salary of 9,500 pesos (approximately US $550) in exchange for teaching boxing classes to children and young people for at least one hour per day.
Photographer chronicles Mexico’s iconic VW Beetles in San Cristóbal exhibition
VW Beetles are part of the cityscape in San Cristóbal de las Casas, as photographer Paul O'Connor documents in his current exhibition.
Avocados From Mexico ditches US $8M Super Bowl ad for AI ‘Guac Guru’
Dubbed the “Prediction Pit,” the web-based experience features an AI avatar modeled after comedian Rob Riggle, who plays "Guac Guru" to offer live football predictions.
How an 81-year-old gringa launched a Mexican opera company
Kate Burt was still learning Spanish when she became involved with theater in Guanajuato. Before long, she had founded the city's first opera company.
Mexico City’s most paw-some pet hotels
To say Mexico City welcomes pets is a bit of an understatement. The capital city is filled wit dog-friendly parks as well as trendy dog-friendly hotels.
Volaris launches 33 new flights, deepening Mexico-US connectivity ahead of the World Cup
The low-cost carrier is now offering 11 new flights to the U.S., including its first connections to Detroit and Salt Lake City.
Why Flora Farms is Baja California Sur’s premier farm-to-table destination
Flora Farms organic produce provides ingredients for its acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant in San José del Cabo, but that's only one of the things that makes the business special.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The bilateral agriculture relationship
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas provides four reasons why Mexico is extraordinarily relevant to the U.S. agricultural industry.
Space tech built to find water on Mars now tracks Mexico’s leaking pipes
At least 60% of Mexico’s drinking water disappears before reaching taps because of clandestine connections or leaks. Puebla-based Integrored is taking a bird's-eye approach to the problem.
Mexico commits to make yearly water deliveries to US after tariff threats
The 1944 water treaty remains in force, with Mexico agreeing to take steps to avoid a repeat of the recent non-compliance issues by making yearly minimum water deliveries.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
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.
Monday was the first-ever ‘Tigres del Norte Day’ in San Francisco, California
Mayor Daniel Lurie presented Los Tigres del Norte with the key to the city during a Monday ceremony celebrating the norteño band's trajectory and influence within San Francisco's immigrant community.
Sheinbaum’s latest ‘Boxing for Peace’ program enlists 5,000 fighters as paid youth mentors
The initiative will pay participating boxers a monthly salary of 9,500 pesos (approximately US $550) in exchange for teaching boxing classes to children and young people for at least one hour per day.
Photographer chronicles Mexico’s iconic VW Beetles in San Cristóbal exhibition
VW Beetles are part of the cityscape in San Cristóbal de las Casas, as photographer Paul O'Connor documents in his current exhibition.
Are you ready for Super Bowl LX? Here’s what we’ve talked about at MND
Get ready for kickoff this Sunday: Catch up on Mexico News Daily's Mexico-related Super Bowl coverage on the avocado industry, Bad Bunny, Mexicans in Super Bowl history and more.
Avocados From Mexico ditches US $8M Super Bowl ad for AI ‘Guac Guru’
Dubbed the “Prediction Pit,” the web-based experience features an AI avatar modeled after comedian Rob Riggle, who plays "Guac Guru" to offer live football predictions.
How an 81-year-old gringa launched a Mexican opera company
Kate Burt was still learning Spanish when she became involved with theater in Guanajuato. Before long, she had founded the city's first opera company.
Cutzamala, the Mexico City area’s main water supply system, is getting its first upgrade...
The system, which carries water from three México state dams to 5 million users in the Valley of Mexico and its surroundings, uses some of the largest pumping equipment in the world.
Mexico ranks last among OECD countries on 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index
According to a global ranking of how transparent a country’s public sector is perceived to be by experts and business executives, Mexico scored 24/100 in 2025, down from its highest score of 35 in 2014.
Did a Mexican cartel just try to attack El Paso?
The FAA lifted the temporary closure of airspace over El Paso just hours after it said in a Notice to Airmen that aircraft could not fly above El Paso until Feb. 21 for "Special Security Reasons."
Families demand relocation of 2 schools near Dos Bocas refinery, citing contamination and noise
Children complain of dizziness, nausea and respiratory problems from black smoke and falling particles emanating from the refinery, which is located less than 500 meters away from their school.
Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Why moving to Monterrey might just be your Mexican dream
It may not be the first place in Mexico expats would think to move, but Monterrey has a lot going for it, including a very welcoming community.
Cutzamala, the Mexico City area’s main water supply system, is getting its first upgrade...
The system, which carries water from three México state dams to 5 million users in the Valley of Mexico and its surroundings, uses some of the largest pumping equipment in the world.
Space tech built to find water on Mars now tracks Mexico’s leaking pipes
At least 60% of Mexico’s drinking water disappears before reaching taps because of clandestine connections or leaks. Puebla-based Integrored is taking a bird's-eye approach to the problem.
Mexico commits to make yearly water deliveries to US after tariff threats
The 1944 water treaty remains in force, with Mexico agreeing to take steps to avoid a repeat of the recent non-compliance issues by making yearly minimum water deliveries.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
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.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The bilateral agriculture relationship
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas provides four reasons why Mexico is extraordinarily relevant to the U.S. agricultural industry.
Mexico, US agree to begin formal USMCA trade talks. Where does that leave Canada?
The talks will address rules of origin for industrial goods, critical minerals collaboration and trade policy alignment, as Mexico seeks to safeguard its crucial trade relationship with its northern neighbor.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Why ‘value added’ matters more than gross...
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas explains why the U.S.-Mexico automaker relationship isn’t a normal buyer-seller partnership, and how decoupling would prove advantageous only to China.
Opinion: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance reaffirmed the life I’ve chosen here
Bad Bunny's performance didn't move Mexico expat Charlotte Smith because it was the best thing she'd ever seen; it moved her because everything about it felt true.
Mexico’s week in review: Cuba dispute escalates as Mexico faces security challenges at home
The honeymoon phase of Sheinbaum's presidency may coming to a close, with pressure ramping up over security problems at home and diplomatic disputes with the US abroad during the first week of February.
When education doesn’t get you too far
Going to college in Mexico is no guarantee of good paying job, and opening a small business is often prohibitively expensive. So what goals should young people have?
A history of the Maya: The Early Classic period
As the Maya world transitioned from the Late Preclassic to the Early Classic period, new cities rose to prominence in places like Tikal, Uaxactún and Dzibanché.
What to cook this February: Don’t miss out on these warming winter veggies
Looking for authentic Mexican comfort food on a cold night? We share quick, simple recipes featuring winter veggies and other tasty staples guaranteed to stave off the chill.
Why Flora Farms is Baja California Sur’s premier farm-to-table destination
Flora Farms organic produce provides ingredients for its acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant in San José del Cabo, but that's only one of the things that makes the business special.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The bilateral agriculture relationship
In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas provides four reasons why Mexico is extraordinarily relevant to the U.S. agricultural industry.
Churrería El Moro opens in Los Angeles, its second outpost in SoCal
Churrería El Moro, Mexico City’s most famous churro shop, opened its first store in Los Angeles, California, on Jan. 29, following the success of its Costa Mesa location.
