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US border officials seize 39 pythons being smuggled into Mexico in a tractor
It was the third such incident since last November, during which period 11 parrots were discovered being smuggled into the U.S. and in February two valuable parakeets.
Who is Carín León, the Mexican voice of the World Cup theme song?
It's no coincidence that both Carín León and Mexican regional music have soared in popularity internationally. They both have given a lot to each other.
American Chamber of Commerce names CPKC’s Oscar Del Cueto as new president
Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Mexico, was named the new president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) for the 2026-2027 period, the business organization announced Wednesday.
US border officials seize 39 pythons being smuggled into Mexico in a tractor
It was the third such incident since last November, during which period 11 parrots were discovered being smuggled into the U.S. and in February two valuable parakeets.
Who is Carín León, the Mexican voice of the World Cup theme song?
It's no coincidence that both Carín León and Mexican regional music have soared in popularity internationally. They both have given a lot to each other.
American Chamber of Commerce names CPKC’s Oscar Del Cueto as new president
Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Mexico, was named the new president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) for the 2026-2027 period, the business organization announced Wednesday.
Riviera Maya battles an earlier-than-expected sargassum season
Not only did the sargassum season start early this year, but a record accumulation of the noxious seaweed lurks out in the Atlantic, ready to drift onto the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean.
Maya Train’s foreign passenger numbers are up 47%: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez reported that Mexico's international tourist numbers increased almost 9% annually in January and that 13,166 of them rode the Maya Train, up from 8,980 in January 2025.
5 killed in Pemex oil refinery fire
Pemex said that heavy rain caused an "overflow of oily water," which accumulated outside the perimeter fence of the refinery and subsequently ignited, killing five workers, one of whom was a direct employee of the state oil company.
Made in Mexico: Pedro Ramírez Vázquez
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez designed Estadio Azteca, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a long and amazing career.
MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
US and Mexico tout ‘historic’ security cooperation as DEA, Mexican officials meet in Washington
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson again praised Mexico's efforts to combat drug and weapons trafficking as Security Minister Omar García Harfuch visited the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
El Jalapeño: FIFA overwhelmed as 44 other teams request World Cup matches also be...
FIFA said no. Mexico said yes. 44 nations said "actually, same." Get your dose of fake news in the Jalapeño.
No tape, no guards: How did reporters access El Mencho’s home after the military...
Among the people who entered a house that is said to have been the CJNG leader's final hideout were journalists from the newspapers Milenio and El Universal, who found what appears to reveal the cartel's monthly operating expenses.
More than 1,300 Mexicans have been evacuated from the war-torn Middle East
Mexican embassies in the region are supporting citizens by arranging commercial flights through safe open airspace as well as helping with the logistics of land travel.
So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico
Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals.
Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at Mexico City...
National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up.
Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
Riviera Maya battles an earlier-than-expected sargassum season
Not only did the sargassum season start early this year, but a record accumulation of the noxious seaweed lurks out in the Atlantic, ready to drift onto the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean.
Maya Train’s foreign passenger numbers are up 47%: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez reported that Mexico's international tourist numbers increased almost 9% annually in January and that 13,166 of them rode the Maya Train, up from 8,980 in January 2025.
5 killed in Pemex oil refinery fire
Pemex said that heavy rain caused an "overflow of oily water," which accumulated outside the perimeter fence of the refinery and subsequently ignited, killing five workers, one of whom was a direct employee of the state oil company.
Made in Mexico: Pedro Ramírez Vázquez
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez designed Estadio Azteca, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a long and amazing career.
MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
US and Mexico tout ‘historic’ security cooperation as DEA, Mexican officials meet in Washington
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson again praised Mexico's efforts to combat drug and weapons trafficking as Security Minister Omar García Harfuch visited the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
American Chamber of Commerce names CPKC’s Oscar Del Cueto as new...
Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Mexico, was named the new president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) for the 2026-2027 period, the business organization announced Wednesday.
From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO
From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.
Mexico after El Mencho: The ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast shares insider perspectives
Mexico News Daily's podcast takes a break from its season 2 programming to share two new episodes on the state of Mexico after El Mencho's fall — including firsthand accounts from Jalisco residents.
In the wake of another fallen cartel leader, 10 reasons why this time could...
After the fall of a major cartel leader, conventional wisdom predicts more violence. Mexico News Daily's CEO makes the case for why this time could genuinely be different.
Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada
Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
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.
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At AmCham annual gathering, US ambassador to Mexico strikes optimistic note on USMCA
Speaking to Mexican and U.S. businesspeople on Wednesday, Ambassador Johnson described the U.S.-Mexico relationship as "a marriage," and based on his comments, divorce — particularly on trade — is not an option.
Mexico’s manufacturing sector has slow start to 2026
Mexico’s monthly manufacturing production volumes fell by 1.8% in January, marking the second consecutive monthly decrease and the most pronounced since July 2015.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.83
CAD
12.99
EUR
20.46
Maya Train’s foreign passenger numbers are up 47%: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez reported that Mexico's international tourist numbers increased almost 9% annually in January and that 13,166 of them rode the Maya Train, up from 8,980 in January 2025.
US and Mexico tout ‘historic’ security cooperation as DEA, Mexican officials meet in Washington
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson again praised Mexico's efforts to combat drug and weapons trafficking as Security Minister Omar García Harfuch visited the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
At AmCham annual gathering, US ambassador to Mexico strikes optimistic note...
Speaking to Mexican and U.S. businesspeople on Wednesday, Ambassador Johnson described the U.S.-Mexico relationship as "a marriage," and based on his comments, divorce — particularly on trade — is not an option.
MND Local: Do good and have fun with San Miguel de Allende’s charitable social events in March
From a Mardi Gras party for the Cruz Roja to the SOME benefit golf tournament, discover the top charity events and other goings-on in San Miguel this March.
So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico
Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals.
From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
Maya Train’s foreign passenger numbers are up 47%: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
On Wednesday, Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez reported that Mexico's international tourist numbers increased almost 9% annually in January and that 13,166 of them rode the Maya Train, up from 8,980 in January 2025.
Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at Mexico City airport
National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up.
MND Local: Los Cabos’ ever changing tourist economy
There are always trends in tourism, but the current ones are changing the face of tourism in Los Cabos, in a way that threatens many local businesses.
So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico
Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals.
From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO
From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.
Mexico after El Mencho: The ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast shares insider perspectives
Mexico News Daily's podcast takes a break from its season 2 programming to share two new episodes on the state of Mexico after El Mencho's fall — including firsthand accounts from Jalisco residents.
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.
Made in Mexico: Pedro Ramírez Vázquez
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez designed Estadio Azteca, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a long and amazing career.
Official World Cup song features Mexican Grammy winner Carín León, with Jelly Roll
With one of its singers from Mexico, the other from the United States, and its producer born in Canada, the official 2026 song "Lighter" is being touted by FIFA as "reflecting the shared cultural energy of North America."
Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at Mexico City...
National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up.
MND Local: Los Cabos’ ever changing tourist economy
There are always trends in tourism, but the current ones are changing the face of tourism in Los Cabos, in a way that threatens many local businesses.
Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition
Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states.
What to cook this March
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.
Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks
From Chihuahua to Chiapas, climate change threatens much of Mexico. A former U.S. climate security expert offers insight into how our changing world brings new challenges.
Battle over Chapala aqueduct tests Mexico’s transparency laws
Jalisco's government has refused to release the blueprints for a new aqueduct in Lake Chapala, leading to controversy over the project.
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.
Who is Carín León, the Mexican voice of the World Cup theme song?
It's no coincidence that both Carín León and Mexican regional music have soared in popularity internationally. They both have given a lot to each other.
Made in Mexico: Pedro Ramírez Vázquez
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez designed Estadio Azteca, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a long and amazing career.
Official World Cup song features Mexican Grammy winner Carín León, with Jelly Roll
With one of its singers from Mexico, the other from the United States, and its producer born in Canada, the official 2026 song "Lighter" is being touted by FIFA as "reflecting the shared cultural energy of North America."
MND Local: Exploring the legacy immigrant communities of Baja California
The communities of modern Baja California are shaped by the immigrants who created them. Chris Sands takes a look.
Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
US border officials seize 39 pythons being smuggled into Mexico in a tractor
It was the third such incident since last November, during which period 11 parrots were discovered being smuggled into the U.S. and in February two valuable parakeets.
Riviera Maya battles an earlier-than-expected sargassum season
Not only did the sargassum season start early this year, but a record accumulation of the noxious seaweed lurks out in the Atlantic, ready to drift onto the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean.
5 killed in Pemex oil refinery fire
Pemex said that heavy rain caused an "overflow of oily water," which accumulated outside the perimeter fence of the refinery and subsequently ignited, killing five workers, one of whom was a direct employee of the state oil company.
MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
Stranded assets in Huatulco: How 2 major tourism projects became frozen in legal and...
A golf course and a convention center, two key projects for tourism in Huatulco, are now closed and in legal limbo. The question is: Why?
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.
MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks
From Chihuahua to Chiapas, climate change threatens much of Mexico. A former U.S. climate security expert offers insight into how our changing world brings new challenges.
Battle over Chapala aqueduct tests Mexico’s transparency laws
Jalisco's government has refused to release the blueprints for a new aqueduct in Lake Chapala, leading to controversy over the project.
Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
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.
Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada
Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
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.
So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico
Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals.
Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at Mexico City...
National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up.
Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
‘La Muerte Niña’: Why do Mexican families keep pictures of their deceased children?
La Muerte Niña, the Mexican funerary practice of preparing deceased children for photographs or paintings, dates back centuries — and there's a reason behind it.
How an era of tariffs is reshaping Mexico’s agriculture industry
Agricultural tariffs over the past few years from both the U.S. and Mexico have complicated the countries' food supplies.
Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition
Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states.
What to cook this March
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.
Michelin-starred Masala y Maíz celebrates International Women’s Month with series of one-night-only dinners
Something special is happening at Masala y Maíz in March. In honor of International Women's Month, the acclaimed Mexico City restaurant is welcoming in guest female chefs from around the globe.
