Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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

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.
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.
Sinaloa violence

20 killed in gruesome massacre attributed to ‘Los Mayos’ in Culiacán

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The massacre of 20 people, five of whom were decapitated, is the deadliest single episode of violence of what has widely been described as a "war" between "Los Chapitos" and "Los Mayos."
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.
CIBanco

Visa suspends international transactions made with CIBanco cards

0
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.
Sinaloa violence

20 killed in gruesome massacre attributed to ‘Los Mayos’ in Culiacán

0
The massacre of 20 people, five of whom were decapitated, is the deadliest single episode of violence of what has widely been described as a "war" between "Los Chapitos" and "Los Mayos."
Oaxacan women dancing

What’s on in Oaxaca in July?

0
It's Guelaguetza season, so expect the jewel of the southwest to be at its very best.
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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

0
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.
dancers in traditional costumes

Profits from this year’s Guelaguetza festival to help Oaxaca rebuild from Hurricane Erick

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Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara announced on Friday that all profits from the Guelaguetza festival, the state’s preeminent Indigenous cultural event, will be used to reconstruct regions destroyed by Hurricane Erick.
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.
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.
Tecate forest fires in Baja California

Conafor reports Tecate blaze is 75% contained after 15 days of wildfire

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The fire, which has now spread to over 16,000 hectares, started on June 16 in the Guadalajara 2 community of Tecate, a municipality of approximately 100,000.
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.

Authorities dismantle multi-state fuel theft network, seizing millions in assets

0
The criminal group mainly stole fuel from pipelines operated by the state oil company Pemex, and operated out of 12 facilities spread out across México state, Hidalgo and Querétaro.
At 9 a.m. on Monday, Flossie was centered about 160 miles (255 kilometers) south of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and was moving parallel to Mexico's southwestern coastline at 10 mph (16 kph).

Flossie expected to become a hurricane as Barry drenches Gulf states

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Mexico’s National Meteorological Service issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Mexico’s west coast from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Playa Perula, Jalisco, just north of Manzanillo.
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?

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 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

0
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.
dancers in traditional costumes

Profits from this year’s Guelaguetza festival to help Oaxaca rebuild from Hurricane Erick

0
Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara announced on Friday that all profits from the Guelaguetza festival, the state’s preeminent Indigenous cultural event, will be used to reconstruct regions destroyed by Hurricane Erick.
Money laundering

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

5
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.
Pre-Columbian dancers

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

0
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.
Tecate forest fires in Baja California

Conafor reports Tecate blaze is 75% contained after 15 days of wildfire

0
The fire, which has now spread to over 16,000 hectares, started on June 16 in the Guadalajara 2 community of Tecate, a municipality of approximately 100,000.
CIBanco

Visa suspends international transactions made with CIBanco cards

0
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.
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

59
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

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

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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
18.79
CAD
13.76
EUR
22.13
Money laundering

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

5
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.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard shares a slide reading Plan Mexico at a press conference

Mexico rolls out tax incentives for 15 economic development hubs, aiming to create 300,000...

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In the most recent phase of Plan México, the government established 15 economic development hubs, complete with tax incentives and new infrastructure.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.79
CAD
13.76
EUR
22.13
President Claudia Sheinbaum at the podium of her morning press conference

Money of CIBanco and Intercam clients is ‘absolutely’ safe, officials say: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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The stability of Mexico's financial system and U.S. responsibility in the fight against drug trafficking were under the microscope at Friday's presser.
President Sheinbaum at her Thursday morning mañanera press conference

Those hoping for Mexico-US conflict ‘will be disappointed,’ Sheinbaum says: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Thursday's presser also touched on Hurricane Erick recovery and the appearance of toxic foam in México state.
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

0
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.
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

13
Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
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.
The cathedral in the middle of Tepic, Nayarit

Tepic’s growing airport opens the door to a different Nayarit

0
The Nayarit capital has a new airport, and it's ready to show the world just how stunning it actually is.

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.
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

13
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...

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

59
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

5
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

0
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?

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.
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.
The cathedral in the middle of Tepic, Nayarit

Tepic’s growing airport opens the door to a different Nayarit

0
The Nayarit capital has a new airport, and it's ready to show the world just how stunning it actually is.
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?
Grupo Pinsa

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

2
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

3
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

0
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

0
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

0
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?

0
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

1
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.
Sinaloa violence

20 killed in gruesome massacre attributed to ‘Los Mayos’ in Culiacán

0
The massacre of 20 people, five of whom were decapitated, is the deadliest single episode of violence of what has widely been described as a "war" between "Los Chapitos" and "Los Mayos."
dancers in traditional costumes

Profits from this year’s Guelaguetza festival to help Oaxaca rebuild from Hurricane Erick

0
Oaxaca Governor Salomón Jara announced on Friday that all profits from the Guelaguetza festival, the state’s preeminent Indigenous cultural event, will be used to reconstruct regions destroyed by Hurricane Erick.
Tecate forest fires in Baja California

Conafor reports Tecate blaze is 75% contained after 15 days of wildfire

0
The fire, which has now spread to over 16,000 hectares, started on June 16 in the Guadalajara 2 community of Tecate, a municipality of approximately 100,000.

Authorities dismantle multi-state fuel theft network, seizing millions in assets

0
The criminal group mainly stole fuel from pipelines operated by the state oil company Pemex, and operated out of 12 facilities spread out across México state, Hidalgo and Querétaro.
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

3
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

5
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

4
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

2
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%

2
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

2
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

3
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.