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Revised figures boost Mexico’s 2025 GDP growth to 0.8%
The national statistics agency INEGI reported that Mexico’s gross domestic product (GDP) advanced 0.9% in Q4 2025 due to a favorable revision of primary activities, bringing final 2025 growth up from 0.7% to 0.8%.
Isn’t this what we asked for?
María Meléndez asks if Sunday's chaos is an inevitable consequence of finally taking the Mexican drug war seriously.
Hundreds of flights to and from Mexico canceled following death of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’
While airports are operating normally, many airlines have canceled flights. If yours stops in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Tepic or Manzanillo, check its status before heading to the airport.
Revised figures boost Mexico’s 2025 GDP growth to 0.8%
The national statistics agency INEGI reported that Mexico’s gross domestic product (GDP) advanced 0.9% in Q4 2025 due to a favorable revision of primary activities, bringing final 2025 growth up from 0.7% to 0.8%.
Isn’t this what we asked for?
María Meléndez asks if Sunday's chaos is an inevitable consequence of finally taking the Mexican drug war seriously.
Hundreds of flights to and from Mexico canceled following death of cartel leader ‘El...
While airports are operating normally, many airlines have canceled flights. If yours stops in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Tepic or Manzanillo, check its status before heading to the airport.
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An unprecedented 24-hour period for MND: A perspective from our CEO
It's not every Sunday that a country captures — and kills — its most-wanted criminal. Here's how it unfolded in our newsroom, and why our readers should care.
8 Mexicans killed in US attacks on 2 ‘drug boats’ off Pacific coast
Reforma reported that the two boats belonged to Roberto Castellanos Meza, alias “Beto Bonques,” and Audias Flores Silva, “El Jardinero,” both known members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
MND Local: What’s the current situation in Guadalajara?
Life in Guadalajara is slowly returning to normal after fiery blockades and other chaos erupted throughout the metropolitan area following the death of CJNG leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Osguera Sunday.
Did the Puerto Vallarta Costco burn down?
The video spread around the world, but is the Costco still standing and what Oxxo stores have been affected by attacks?
Security Minister: 25 National Guardsmen dead in ‘El Mencho’ operation
In addition to providing an update on casualties and arrests, Mexico's security minister said that today there are zero blockades, after a total of 85 narco-blockades were set up on federal highways in 11 states on Sunday.
‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexico: What we know so far
Cartel boss El Mencho's death triggered a wave of cartel reprisals across Mexico yesterday, raising urgent security questions just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs are set to begin in Guadalajara. Here is what we know so far.
Live: Latest updates from Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta
With reports of widespread unrest after the killing of El Mencho, MND is providing local news updates for those in affected areas.
MND Local: Business mostly as usual in San Miguel despite curfew
The city was quiet throughout Sunday, despite being close to nearby areas of unrest.
President Sheinbaum urges calm after cartel boss’s death triggers unrest across Mexico
President Sheinbaum urges Mexicans to stay calm and trust official channels after a military operation killed cartel kingpin "El Mencho," triggering violent cartel reprisals nationwide.
President Sheinbaum urges calm after cartel boss’s death triggers unrest across Mexico
President Sheinbaum urges Mexicans to stay calm and trust official channels after a military operation killed cartel kingpin "El Mencho," triggering violent cartel reprisals nationwide.
Airlines suspend some Jalisco flights due to security concerns; Bus service affected across the...
After videos of panic inside the Guadalajara International Airport spread on social media, the airport operator acknowledged "hysteria among passengers" but said that there had been no security incidents.
Jalisco cartel chief ‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexican Army operation
El Mencho, the feared founder of Mexico's powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, has been killed by federal forces — triggering roadblocks, vehicle burnings and unrest across at least six states.
An unprecedented 24-hour period for MND: A perspective from our CEO
It's not every Sunday that a country captures — and kills — its most-wanted criminal. Here's how it unfolded in our newsroom, and why our readers should care.
8 Mexicans killed in US attacks on 2 ‘drug boats’ off Pacific coast
Reforma reported that the two boats belonged to Roberto Castellanos Meza, alias “Beto Bonques,” and Audias Flores Silva, “El Jardinero,” both known members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
MND Local: What’s the current situation in Guadalajara?
Life in Guadalajara is slowly returning to normal after fiery blockades and other chaos erupted throughout the metropolitan area following the death of CJNG leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Osguera Sunday.
Did the Puerto Vallarta Costco burn down?
The video spread around the world, but is the Costco still standing and what Oxxo stores have been affected by attacks?
Security Minister: 25 National Guardsmen dead in ‘El Mencho’ operation
In addition to providing an update on casualties and arrests, Mexico's security minister said that today there are zero blockades, after a total of 85 narco-blockades were set up on federal highways in 11 states on Sunday.
‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexico: What we know so far
Cartel boss El Mencho's death triggered a wave of cartel reprisals across Mexico yesterday, raising urgent security questions just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs are set to begin in Guadalajara. Here is what we know so far.
After 15 years in Mexico City, Netflix opens new offices near...
The new headquarters will house the company's Mexican team as well as its regional team for Latin America, where its presence has grown signficantly in recent years.
An unprecedented 24-hour period for MND: A perspective from our CEO
It's not every Sunday that a country captures — and kills — its most-wanted criminal. Here's how it unfolded in our newsroom, and why our readers should care.
Lessons from 52 years of bilingual education in San Miguel: ‘Confidently Wrong’ talks to...
How can English-speaking children join a bilingual program? Graciela Salazar, principal of San Miguel's beloved bilingual school, has the answers to that and other questions on this week's episode of "Confidently Wrong."
What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples...
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
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.
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?
The ruling frees Mexico from paying certain Trump tariffs, such as the "fentanyl tariff" and the "reciprocal tariffs," though other exporting nations will probably get more relief than Mexico.
Mexico, China hold first face-to-face trade talks since tariff dispute
Both sides see an opportunity to deepen trade ties, but the challenges include Mexico's recent tariffs on Chinese goods and Trump's anti-China shadow looming over the USMCA renegotiations.
Mexico and India eye tech investment, pharma deals in push to deepen trade ties
Science and tech took center stage at the talks, which are set to continue leading up to an in-person meeting with India's trade minister in late March.
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Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? The path forward
Ten weeks. Ten essays. One conclusion: Mexico is one of the most underappreciated strategic assets the United States has today, Pedro Casas writes.
US $115M Sonora project joins growing catalog of made-in-Mexico EVs
Adding to the federal government's “Olinia” and Tlaxcala's “Totally Tlaxcalan,” the private-sector initiative Beyond Movilidad Compartida (Beyond Shared Mobility) is developing an EV that can be used for passenger transport and last-mile deliveries.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.28
CAD
12.61
EUR
20.36
Mexico seeks extradition of US-based fuel smugglers: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum also shared an update on AIFA airport's new train and addressed the fallout from a toxic batch of tamales in Puebla.
Sheinbaum hopes US will drop steel and aluminum tariffs after USTR hints at ‘adjustments’:...
Among the topics discussed at President Sheinbaum's Wednesday press conference were the corruption allegations detailed in a book by a former federal official and the United States' tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Authorities report steep drop in crime in Guanajuato: Friday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum also addressed Mexico's connection to the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case and discussed a legislator's attempt to found a party bearing her initials.
Lessons from 52 years of bilingual education in San Miguel: ‘Confidently Wrong’ talks to Escuela Vasconcelos
How can English-speaking children join a bilingual program? Graciela Salazar, principal of San Miguel's beloved bilingual school, has the answers to that and other questions on this week's episode of "Confidently Wrong."
What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples on the front lines
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
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.
Hundreds of flights to and from Mexico canceled following death of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’
While airports are operating normally, many airlines have canceled flights. If yours stops in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Tepic or Manzanillo, check its status before heading to the airport.
Airlines suspend some Jalisco flights due to security concerns; Bus service affected across the country
After videos of panic inside the Guadalajara International Airport spread on social media, the airport operator acknowledged "hysteria among passengers" but said that there had been no security incidents.
In Mexico City, AICM traffic falls for second straight year while AIFA gains ground
Officials hope that the draw of the World Cup, an end to U.S. restrictions and completion of the remodeling project will rekindle the AICM and end central Mexico's air connectivity slump.
What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples...
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
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.
Lessons from 52 years of bilingual education in San Miguel: ‘Confidently Wrong’ talks to...
How can English-speaking children join a bilingual program? Graciela Salazar, principal of San Miguel's beloved bilingual school, has the answers to that and other questions on this week's episode of "Confidently Wrong."
What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples...
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
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.
A clash of empires: Maya cities battle for dominance in the Late Classic period
Expert Pablo Mumary shares how in the Maya Late Classic period, Mesoamerican superpower Tikal fought conquering newcomers Calakmul in a back-and-forth battle to dominate territory in modern-day Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.
MND Tutor | Año Chino
It's the year of the Fire Horse, so brush up on your knowledge of Chinese New Year and test your Spanish too!
Confirmed: The San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City this year
The five-time NFL champions will be making their third regular-season appearance in the Mexican capital, though their opponent won't be known until the NFL releases its full 2026 schedule.
MND Local: Discover Los Cabos’ one-of-a-kind brunch and dinner experiences in February
A pop-up dinner cooked by a celebrity chef? A one-night-only eight-course tasting menu? Los Cabos is the place to be for unique fine dining experiences this month.
Airlines suspend some Jalisco flights due to security concerns; Bus service affected across the...
After videos of panic inside the Guadalajara International Airport spread on social media, the airport operator acknowledged "hysteria among passengers" but said that there had been no security incidents.
In Mexico City, AICM traffic falls for second straight year while AIFA gains ground
Officials hope that the draw of the World Cup, an end to U.S. restrictions and completion of the remodeling project will rekindle the AICM and end central Mexico's air connectivity slump.
Cayao and the expanding Pacific horizons of Los Cabos cuisine
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol is notable not just for its accommodations, but also for Cayao, the new fusion cuisine restaurant from Richard Sandoval.
The best Chinese restaurants in Mexico City to celebrate the Year of the Fire...
Chinese New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse have arrived, and there are plenty of restaurants in Mexico City in which to celebrate.
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.
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.
Pedro de Alvarado: A man of violence who helped shape modern Mexico
Pedro de Alvarada had a reputation for bravery among his fellow Spanish conquistadors, but was known for his cruelty among the Indigenous people of Mexico and Central America.
A clash of empires: Maya cities battle for dominance in the Late Classic period
Expert Pablo Mumary shares how in the Maya Late Classic period, Mesoamerican superpower Tikal fought conquering newcomers Calakmul in a back-and-forth battle to dominate territory in modern-day Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.
MND Tutor | Año Chino
It's the year of the Fire Horse, so brush up on your knowledge of Chinese New Year and test your Spanish too!
Tulum airport to host NASCAR’s return to Mexico in April
The event will take place alongside the new Tulum Air Show, thus combining stock car racing with a Mexican Air Force-organized spectacular of fighter jet acrobatics and drone displays.
Confirmed: The San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City this year
The five-time NFL champions will be making their third regular-season appearance in the Mexican capital, though their opponent won't be known until the NFL releases its full 2026 schedule.
MND Local: Discover Los Cabos’ one-of-a-kind brunch and dinner experiences in February
A pop-up dinner cooked by a celebrity chef? A one-night-only eight-course tasting menu? Los Cabos is the place to be for unique fine dining experiences this month.
Revised figures boost Mexico’s 2025 GDP growth to 0.8%
The national statistics agency INEGI reported that Mexico’s gross domestic product (GDP) advanced 0.9% in Q4 2025 due to a favorable revision of primary activities, bringing final 2025 growth up from 0.7% to 0.8%.
How Mexico found ‘El Mencho,’ according to the Army
Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla Trejo gave a step-by-step description on Monday of how the Mexican Army located and killed CJNG leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes in Tapalpa, Jalisco.
8 Mexicans killed in US attacks on 2 ‘drug boats’ off Pacific coast
Reforma reported that the two boats belonged to Roberto Castellanos Meza, alias “Beto Bonques,” and Audias Flores Silva, “El Jardinero,” both known members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
MND Local: What’s the current situation in Guadalajara?
Life in Guadalajara is slowly returning to normal after fiery blockades and other chaos erupted throughout the metropolitan area following the death of CJNG leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Osguera Sunday.
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.
Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands
Climate change in the borderlands between the U.S. and Mexico, in an area already beset by extreme heat and drought, is creating numerous challenges for both governments.
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.
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.
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?
The ruling frees Mexico from paying certain Trump tariffs, such as the "fentanyl tariff" and the "reciprocal tariffs," though other exporting nations will probably get more relief than Mexico.
Mexico, China hold first face-to-face trade talks since tariff dispute
Both sides see an opportunity to deepen trade ties, but the challenges include Mexico's recent tariffs on Chinese goods and Trump's anti-China shadow looming over the USMCA renegotiations.
Mexico and India eye tech investment, pharma deals in push to deepen trade ties
Science and tech took center stage at the talks, which are set to continue leading up to an in-person meeting with India's trade minister in late March.
President Sheinbaum urges calm after cartel boss’s death triggers unrest across Mexico
President Sheinbaum urges Mexicans to stay calm and trust official channels after a military operation killed cartel kingpin "El Mencho," triggering violent cartel reprisals nationwide.
Airlines suspend some Jalisco flights due to security concerns; Bus service affected across the...
After videos of panic inside the Guadalajara International Airport spread on social media, the airport operator acknowledged "hysteria among passengers" but said that there had been no security incidents.
Jalisco cartel chief ‘El Mencho’ killed in Mexican Army operation
El Mencho, the feared founder of Mexico's powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, has been killed by federal forces — triggering roadblocks, vehicle burnings and unrest across at least six states.
Mexico, Canada announce joint economic action plan for a post-USMCA future
"Robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, vaccines, new technologies and medicine, everything can be done," said Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard, who described Canada as a "very reliable partner for Mexico."
Uber Eats campaign, ‘La que pica’ celebrates Mexico City’s spiciest salsas
As part of a new marketing campaign for Uber Eats, Mexico City's best taquería's are showcasing their spiciest salsas in bottles labeled as "La que pica."
Cayao and the expanding Pacific horizons of Los Cabos cuisine
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol is notable not just for its accommodations, but also for Cayao, the new fusion cuisine restaurant from Richard Sandoval.
The best Chinese restaurants in Mexico City to celebrate the Year of the Fire...
Chinese New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse have arrived, and there are plenty of restaurants in Mexico City in which to celebrate.
How the world’s best hot dog originated in the Sonoran desert
The hot dog, the consummate American food, has had many of its best variations pioneered across the border in Mexico; Sonora, particularly, is a hotbed of hot dog ingenuity.
