Wednesday, July 2, 2025

What’s on in Yucatán and the Riviera Maya in July?

Swim, sweat, savor and get in touch with your spiritual side as we take a look at some of the coolest activities in the region this month.
Sheinbaum July 2, 2025

Opposition ‘deliberately lying’ about Spy Law, Sheinbaum says: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday rejected claims that security authorities will be able to access citizens' personal data, including on their cell phones, without first obtaining a judicial warrant.
Sheinbaum at Embraer delivery

Embraer delivers first of 20 new planes to Mexicana de Aviación

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A total of 20 Brazilian-made Embraer E195-E2 aircraft will be delivered over the next three years in preparation for the state-owned airline's expansion.
people releasing fish in shallow water

Environment Ministry releases 40,000 baby totoaba into the Gulf of California

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The Environment Ministry, working with the private sector and civil society, has been conducting a repopulation project that included the recent release of 40,000 hatchlings.
Sheinbaum July 2, 2025

Opposition ‘deliberately lying’ about Spy Law, Sheinbaum says: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday rejected claims that security authorities will be able to access citizens' personal data, including on their cell phones, without first obtaining a judicial warrant.
Sheinbaum at Embraer delivery

Embraer delivers first of 20 new planes to Mexicana de Aviación

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A total of 20 Brazilian-made Embraer E195-E2 aircraft will be delivered over the next three years in preparation for the state-owned airline's expansion.
people releasing fish in shallow water

Environment Ministry releases 40,000 baby totoaba into the Gulf of California

0
The Environment Ministry, working with the private sector and civil society, has been conducting a repopulation project that included the recent release of 40,000 hatchlings.
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crematorium in Ciudad Juárez

2 arrests made after 383 bodies found piled up at Ciudad Juárez crematorium

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The crematorium, which had the permits to operate, was housing corpses for as long as five years and reportedly gave relatives of the deceased "other material" in place of ashes.
Señor Frog's Playa del Carmen location

After 25 years, the party’s over at Señor Frog’s in Playa del Carmen

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Demolition began last week after Quintana Roo authorities determined that the building that had housed Señor Frog’s was likely to collapse.
cleared strip of forest land

Profepa shuts down 7 properties after illegal operations destroy 2,600 hectares of forest

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In Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo, Profepa found swaths of pristine forest that had been leveled for monoculture farming in areas where Mennonite populations have been expanding.

What’s on in Yucatán and the Riviera Maya in July?

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Swim, sweat, savor and get in touch with your spiritual side as we take a look at some of the coolest activities in the region this month.
An aerial view of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, showcasing its dense urban landscape and iconic architectural landmarks under a bright, clear sky. In the foreground, vibrant green trees partially obscure the view. The colonial-era city is characterized by warm, earthy tones like ochre, terracotta, and cream. Prominently featured in the midground is the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, a striking neo-Gothic church with a pinkish-orange facade and towering spires.

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende July news roundup

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Catch up with San Miguel de Allende's local news for July as the city beefs up security, raises bus fares and gears up for a week-long culture festival.
Sheinbaum July 1, 2025

Sheinbaum addresses ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ and motorcycle safety concerns: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum took a question from a reporter about Trump's new immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades and shared that she is working on a national campaign to reduce motorbike accidents.
Mexico's budget deficit

Mexico slashes budget deficit by US $8.5B as tax collection surges 8.9%

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A 38.4% boost in revenue from import taxes and a 5.3% decrease in public spending from January-May helped to majorly reduce Mexico's budget deficit.
the commute from Tijuana to San Diego

Number of cross-border workers from Baja California drops 20%

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INEGI data showed that Baja California residents who commute regularly to work in Southern California stood at 70,642 in Q1 of 2025, down from 87,190 in the first quarter of 2024.
cows

Mexico-to-US cattle shipments to restart after tense battle with screwworm

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The flow of cattle, bison and horses will be phased in on a port-by-port basis, after it was shut down in May due to a renewed threat of screwworm infestation.
A cactus at Playa Carizalillo, Mexico, one of the best beaches in Mexico

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Beach lovers

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This week, Nellie takes a look at the best seaside escapes that the country has to offer.
A man in a remote work meeting

Is ‘gaming the system’ in Mexico still a good economic solution for US citizens?

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U.S. citizens have been economic migrants to Mexico for generations. But are rising prices, remote work trends and AI putting an end to this solution to an unaffordable U.S.?
Taxco

Countdown: Our goal to visit every Pueblo Mágico

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Mexico's Magic Towns celebrate the most picturesque communities in Mexico. Here are some of the best.
crematorium in Ciudad Juárez

2 arrests made after 383 bodies found piled up at Ciudad Juárez crematorium

0
The crematorium, which had the permits to operate, was housing corpses for as long as five years and reportedly gave relatives of the deceased "other material" in place of ashes.
Señor Frog's Playa del Carmen location

After 25 years, the party’s over at Señor Frog’s in Playa del Carmen

0
Demolition began last week after Quintana Roo authorities determined that the building that had housed Señor Frog’s was likely to collapse.
cleared strip of forest land

Profepa shuts down 7 properties after illegal operations destroy 2,600 hectares of forest

0
In Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo, Profepa found swaths of pristine forest that had been leveled for monoculture farming in areas where Mennonite populations have been expanding.

What’s on in Yucatán and the Riviera Maya in July?

0
Swim, sweat, savor and get in touch with your spiritual side as we take a look at some of the coolest activities in the region this month.
An aerial view of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, showcasing its dense urban landscape and iconic architectural landmarks under a bright, clear sky. In the foreground, vibrant green trees partially obscure the view. The colonial-era city is characterized by warm, earthy tones like ochre, terracotta, and cream. Prominently featured in the midground is the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, a striking neo-Gothic church with a pinkish-orange facade and towering spires.

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende July news roundup

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Catch up with San Miguel de Allende's local news for July as the city beefs up security, raises bus fares and gears up for a week-long culture festival.
Sheinbaum July 1, 2025

Sheinbaum addresses ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ and motorcycle safety concerns: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

9
Sheinbaum took a question from a reporter about Trump's new immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades and shared that she is working on a national campaign to reduce motorbike accidents.
cows

Mexico-to-US cattle shipments to restart after tense battle with screwworm

0
The flow of cattle, bison and horses will be phased in on a port-by-port basis, after it was shut down in May due to a renewed threat of screwworm infestation.
Travis and Tamanna Bembenek raise styrofoam cups to toast with Luis, an elderly Mexican man, on a plane

Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO

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Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
An AI robot hand reaches out to touch a human hand

How do we make sure that AI doesn’t make us dumber? A perspective from...

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AI can make us smarter or it can make us lazier. CEO Travis Bembenek shares how Mexico News Daily is working to offer readers the good kind of AI.
Protesters with Mexican flags and signs stand in front of a wall of California National Guard troops

My thoughts on the US protests: A perspective from our CEO

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Illegal immigration, ICE raids and civil unrest are shaking up the U.S. What does it all mean for Mexico and for immigrant communities?
Nellie Huang, a woman with a tattoo of the world map on her arm takes a selfie in a Yucatán Peninsula forest.

From visiting 150 countries in 20 years, to living in Mexico and writing for...

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After countless globe-trotting adventures, Nellie Huang — MND's new travel writer — will share what makes Mexico so special.
BYD ship docking at a Mexican port

BYD’s first shipment to Mexico on company-owned vessel marks ‘milestone’ for EV expansion

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The BYD Changzhou, a 200-meter-long roll-on/roll-off ship that flies the flag of West African country Liberia, docked in the ports of Mazatlán and Lázaro Cárdenas this month, delivering a total of 5,503 vehicles.
German multinational tech company Bosch's manufacturing plant in Toluca

Mexico ranks No. 11 in the world for attracting foreign investment

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According to a UN report, Mexico has held steady as an attractive FDI destination, even as global investment is shrinking.
A rendering shows cargo containers moving along an automated freight corridor guideway above a highway

Startup aims to speed up trade with Monterrey-to-Texas automated freight corridor

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The ambitious US $10-billion project seeks to bypass — and possibly reduce — costly congestion at the biggest Mexico-U.S. commercial border crossing.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.80
CAD
13.84
EUR
22.19
CIBanco

Visa suspends international transactions made with CIBanco cards

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CIBanco was among three Mexican financial institutions that were sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Treasury last Wednesday and accused of laundering millions of dollars for drug cartels.
Money laundering

US sanctions on CIBanco, Intercam and Vector could put Mexico on FATF grey list

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The recently imposed sanctions will be reflected in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s next assessment of Mexico, which hasn't been assessed by the FATF since 2017.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.80
CAD
13.84
EUR
22.19
Sheinbaum July 1, 2025

Sheinbaum addresses ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ and motorcycle safety concerns: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

9
Sheinbaum took a question from a reporter about Trump's new immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades and shared that she is working on a national campaign to reduce motorbike accidents.
Sheinbaum on remittance tax

Sheinbaum seeks to reimburse US tax on cash remittances: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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On Monday, the president announced a special tax reimbursement program for Mexicans in the United States and confirmed that former COVID czar Hugo López-Gatell will represent Mexico at the WHO.

What’s on in Yucatán and the Riviera Maya in July?

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Swim, sweat, savor and get in touch with your spiritual side as we take a look at some of the coolest activities in the region this month.
A man with a smiling expression and sunglasses pushed up on his head stands behind a counter at an outdoor key-making stand. Behind him, numerous keys are hanging, and the word "CERRAJERIA" (locksmith) is visible on the counter in yellow letters.

Trading Zihuatanejo’s bustle for a quieter life in a small Mexican town

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Longtime Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo resident Elisabeth Ashe recently built herself a home in the small nearby town of El Coacoyul. It's been both an adjustment and a discovery.

What’s on in Mexico City in July 2025?

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Discover everything from internationally touring art exhibits to intimate Buddhist celebrations going on in the nation's capital coming up in July.
Sheinbaum at Embraer delivery

Embraer delivers first of 20 new planes to Mexicana de Aviación

0
A total of 20 Brazilian-made Embraer E195-E2 aircraft will be delivered over the next three years in preparation for the state-owned airline's expansion.
aquatic rides at theme park

In a boost for the Rivera Maya economy, Hotel Xcaret unveils US $700M expansion

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The expansion by the mega-resort, already one of the largest in the region, is part of an ambitious plan to develop a 3-billion-dollar tourist complex.
A cactus at Playa Carizalillo, Mexico, one of the best beaches in Mexico

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Beach lovers

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This week, Nellie takes a look at the best seaside escapes that the country has to offer.
A man with a smiling expression and sunglasses pushed up on his head stands behind a counter at an outdoor key-making stand. Behind him, numerous keys are hanging, and the word "CERRAJERIA" (locksmith) is visible on the counter in yellow letters.

Trading Zihuatanejo’s bustle for a quieter life in a small Mexican town

5
Longtime Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo resident Elisabeth Ashe recently built herself a home in the small nearby town of El Coacoyul. It's been both an adjustment and a discovery.

What’s on in Mexico City in July 2025?

0
Discover everything from internationally touring art exhibits to intimate Buddhist celebrations going on in the nation's capital coming up in July.
An AI robot hand reaches out to touch a human hand

How do we make sure that AI doesn’t make us dumber? A perspective from...

18
AI can make us smarter or it can make us lazier. CEO Travis Bembenek shares how Mexico News Daily is working to offer readers the good kind of AI.
Protesters with Mexican flags and signs stand in front of a wall of California National Guard troops

My thoughts on the US protests: A perspective from our CEO

60
Illegal immigration, ICE raids and civil unrest are shaking up the U.S. What does it all mean for Mexico and for immigrant communities?
A modern Mexican courtyard with parquet floor and stone double entrance doors to a home. The three sides around the doors feature modernist abstract colors of stained glass.

A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende

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Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.

Up-and-coming places to buy vacation property in Mexico

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While everyone flocks to Tulum and Cabo, savvy travelers are discovering these Mexican destination that offer better value, fewer crowds and growing investment potential.
A large, light-colored cantera stone sculpture of a crouching gargoyle with outstretched wings, set against a blue sky with some clouds.

Stonework reimagined: Querétaro’s Hugo Uribe ushers in a new age for cantera

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In rural Querétaro, Hugo Uribe's artisan workshop blends the centuries-old techniques of cantera with cutting-edge tech to create award-winning sculptures in high demand.
A jaguar skull carefully packed in a box

Rare coral, sea stars and a jaguar: What the contents of a Templo Mayor...

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An ancient altar gives a glimpse into the natural riches of Mexico’s pre-Columbian past.
Tequila volcano

No way José! Blow off the tequila tasting and head up the Tequila Volcano...

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Give your liver a break and check out a view few are brave enough to enjoy.

What’s on in Los Cabos in July?

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Try your hand at big game (and big money) fishing or attend one of Baja California Sur's various fruit festivals this coming month.
aquatic rides at theme park

In a boost for the Rivera Maya economy, Hotel Xcaret unveils US $700M expansion

0
The expansion by the mega-resort, already one of the largest in the region, is part of an ambitious plan to develop a 3-billion-dollar tourist complex.
A cactus at Playa Carizalillo, Mexico, one of the best beaches in Mexico

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Beach lovers

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This week, Nellie takes a look at the best seaside escapes that the country has to offer.
A bowl of aguachile, sinaloa food

State By Plate: Sinaloa

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Great seafood, great beer and great history define the state of Sinaloa and it's culinary offerings, as our tour of Mexico's regional dishes nears the final stretch.
a selection of Mexican ingredients and dishes

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Foodies

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We know it's all delicious, but where should adventurous eaters go to find the best food in Mexico?
Grupo Pinsa

Grupo Pinsa agrees to conserve Sinaloa watershed in effort to neutralize water footprint

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Grupo Pinsa, Sinaloa’s largest employer, signed an agreement with the National Forestry Commission to replenish the upper Presidio River Basin, equivalent to the volume of water used by the company in one year.
2 people with rain umbrellas

Heavy June rains reduce Mexico’s drought-affected territory by 13%

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As of June 15, the percentage of the country experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions fell to 37.5%, well below the 73.79% recorded on the same date in 2024. 
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

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Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
Pre-Columbian dancers

Mexico City to transform into living museum for Tenochtitlán’s 700th anniversary

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The capital of the Aztec Empire, founded in 1325 on the site of today's Mexico City, will be commemorated in July with a rich variety of performances, art and more.
A large, light-colored cantera stone sculpture of a crouching gargoyle with outstretched wings, set against a blue sky with some clouds.

Stonework reimagined: Querétaro’s Hugo Uribe ushers in a new age for cantera

1
In rural Querétaro, Hugo Uribe's artisan workshop blends the centuries-old techniques of cantera with cutting-edge tech to create award-winning sculptures in high demand.
A jaguar skull carefully packed in a box

Rare coral, sea stars and a jaguar: What the contents of a Templo Mayor altar tell us about Mexico’s past

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An ancient altar gives a glimpse into the natural riches of Mexico’s pre-Columbian past.
Oaxacan women dancing

What’s on in Oaxaca in July?

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It's Guelaguetza season, so expect the jewel of the southwest to be at its very best.
Tequila volcano

No way José! Blow off the tequila tasting and head up the Tequila Volcano instead

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Give your liver a break and check out a view few are brave enough to enjoy.

What’s on in Los Cabos in July?

0
Try your hand at big game (and big money) fishing or attend one of Baja California Sur's various fruit festivals this coming month.
people releasing fish in shallow water

Environment Ministry releases 40,000 baby totoaba into the Gulf of California

0
The Environment Ministry, working with the private sector and civil society, has been conducting a repopulation project that included the recent release of 40,000 hatchlings.
crematorium in Ciudad Juárez

2 arrests made after 383 bodies found piled up at Ciudad Juárez crematorium

0
The crematorium, which had the permits to operate, was housing corpses for as long as five years and reportedly gave relatives of the deceased "other material" in place of ashes.
a person registering their fingerprints

Senate grants Security Ministry broad data access powers, sparking ‘police state’ fears

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The federal government argues that the National Investigation and Intelligence System Law, popularly referred to as the "Spy Law," is required to bolster the state's capacity to combat organized crime.
Señor Frog's Playa del Carmen location

After 25 years, the party’s over at Señor Frog’s in Playa del Carmen

0
Demolition began last week after Quintana Roo authorities determined that the building that had housed Señor Frog’s was likely to collapse.
A bright, full exterior shot showcases a large, modern luxury home with a rectangular infinity pool in the foreground. The house features a striking contemporary design with white and earth-toned facades, expansive dark-framed windows and sliding glass doors, and multiple levels. A grassy lawn surrounds the pool, and in the distance, other residential buildings and clear skies with scattered clouds are visible.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Check this guide to Mexico’s real estate expos...

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Prepare yourself for navigating Mexico's thriving property market with our comprehensive guide to the country's top real estate trade fairs.
A modern Mexican courtyard with parquet floor and stone double entrance doors to a home. The three sides around the doors feature modernist abstract colors of stained glass.

A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende

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Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.

Up-and-coming places to buy vacation property in Mexico

6
While everyone flocks to Tulum and Cabo, savvy travelers are discovering these Mexican destination that offer better value, fewer crowds and growing investment potential.
a woman gets caught in the rain in Oaxaca

Mexico City has rainiest June in 21 years

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In the past 25 days, more than 220 million cubic meters of water have fallen on the capital, which has caused capitalinos to consider adding a new umbrella to their weekly grocery list.
Grupo Pinsa

Grupo Pinsa agrees to conserve Sinaloa watershed in effort to neutralize water footprint

3
Grupo Pinsa, Sinaloa’s largest employer, signed an agreement with the National Forestry Commission to replenish the upper Presidio River Basin, equivalent to the volume of water used by the company in one year.
2 people with rain umbrellas

Heavy June rains reduce Mexico’s drought-affected territory by 13%

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As of June 15, the percentage of the country experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions fell to 37.5%, well below the 73.79% recorded on the same date in 2024. 
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

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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.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

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.
BYD ship docking at a Mexican port

BYD’s first shipment to Mexico on company-owned vessel marks ‘milestone’ for EV expansion

10
The BYD Changzhou, a 200-meter-long roll-on/roll-off ship that flies the flag of West African country Liberia, docked in the ports of Mazatlán and Lázaro Cárdenas this month, delivering a total of 5,503 vehicles.
German multinational tech company Bosch's manufacturing plant in Toluca

Mexico ranks No. 11 in the world for attracting foreign investment

1
According to a UN report, Mexico has held steady as an attractive FDI destination, even as global investment is shrinking.
A rendering shows cargo containers moving along an automated freight corridor guideway above a highway

Startup aims to speed up trade with Monterrey-to-Texas automated freight corridor

6
The ambitious US $10-billion project seeks to bypass — and possibly reduce — costly congestion at the biggest Mexico-U.S. commercial border crossing.
A cactus at Playa Carizalillo, Mexico, one of the best beaches in Mexico

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Beach lovers

0
This week, Nellie takes a look at the best seaside escapes that the country has to offer.
A man in a remote work meeting

Is ‘gaming the system’ in Mexico still a good economic solution for US citizens?

10
U.S. citizens have been economic migrants to Mexico for generations. But are rising prices, remote work trends and AI putting an end to this solution to an unaffordable U.S.?
Taxco

Countdown: Our goal to visit every Pueblo Mágico

7
Mexico's Magic Towns celebrate the most picturesque communities in Mexico. Here are some of the best.
a selection of Mexican ingredients and dishes

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Foodies

0
We know it's all delicious, but where should adventurous eaters go to find the best food in Mexico?
A pile of chayotes

Taste of Mexico: Chayote

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Most Mexicans associate it with bland hospital food, but this green gourd is a giant of nutritional greatness.
A bowl of aguachile, sinaloa food

State By Plate: Sinaloa

3
Great seafood, great beer and great history define the state of Sinaloa and it's culinary offerings, as our tour of Mexico's regional dishes nears the final stretch.
a selection of Mexican ingredients and dishes

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Foodies

0
We know it's all delicious, but where should adventurous eaters go to find the best food in Mexico?
A bowl of pozole

Taste of Mexico: Pozole

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Yes, it was traditionally made with human flesh, but yes, the modern, humane version is still delicious.