Monday, December 15, 2025

North American World Cup or Americana Fever Dream? After watching the 2026 draw, we’re confused

Canadian Mexican Ian Ostroff asks whether the much-vaunted North American collaboration in FIFA's 2026 World Cup was truly on display at last week's US-centric tournament draw.
Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México. 15 de diciembre 2025. La presidenta constitucional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, la Doctora Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo en conferencia de prensa matutina en el salón de la Tesorería de Palacio Nacional. La acompañan: Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, Secretario de Economía; Iván Escalante, Procurador Federal del Consumidor (Profeco) y Alfonso Suárez del Real, asesor político de la Coordinación de Comunicación Social.

Tariff package on Asian imports will protect 350,000 jobs: Monday’s mañanera recapped

0
On Jan. 1, tariffs will be increased, or imposed for the first time, on more than 1,400 products from countries including China, South Korea and India in an effort to protect workers from an influx of cheap exports.
SHeinbaum adn PETA

Sheinbaum named PETA Latino’s person of the year for animal welfare agenda

1
In naming the Mexican president its inaugural Person of the Year, the renowned animal rights organization cited her successful campaign to inject animal rights into the Constitution.
Cadillac driver Sergio Pérez with Tommy Hilfiger and wife Dee Hilfiger at the 2025 U.S. Open.

‘Checo’ Pérez is Tommy Hilfiger’s new global menswear ambassador

1
The brand described the Mexican F1 driver as a global icon who embodies a relaxed, timeless and confident style, capable of inspiring new generations through his talent and authentic personality. 
Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México. 15 de diciembre 2025. La presidenta constitucional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, la Doctora Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo en conferencia de prensa matutina en el salón de la Tesorería de Palacio Nacional. La acompañan: Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, Secretario de Economía; Iván Escalante, Procurador Federal del Consumidor (Profeco) y Alfonso Suárez del Real, asesor político de la Coordinación de Comunicación Social.

Tariff package on Asian imports will protect 350,000 jobs: Monday’s mañanera recapped

0
On Jan. 1, tariffs will be increased, or imposed for the first time, on more than 1,400 products from countries including China, South Korea and India in an effort to protect workers from an influx of cheap exports.
SHeinbaum adn PETA

Sheinbaum named PETA Latino’s person of the year for animal welfare agenda

1
In naming the Mexican president its inaugural Person of the Year, the renowned animal rights organization cited her successful campaign to inject animal rights into the Constitution.
Cadillac driver Sergio Pérez with Tommy Hilfiger and wife Dee Hilfiger at the 2025 U.S. Open.

‘Checo’ Pérez is Tommy Hilfiger’s new global menswear ambassador

1
The brand described the Mexican F1 driver as a global icon who embodies a relaxed, timeless and confident style, capable of inspiring new generations through his talent and authentic personality. 
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peso

Peso dips below 18 to the dollar for the first time since July 2024

0
After ending last week at just above 18 to the dollar, the peso appreciated slightly to reach 17.97 on Monday morning before settling at 17.99.
maya train

1 year after becoming fully operational, the Maya Train is suffering major losses

6
The tourism-focused project is so deep in the red that it may require subsidies for another two decades. The hope is that the launch of freight service next year will turn things around.
Aerial view of Mexico's rugged coastline with clear turquoise waters and arid mountain terrain in the background

Is the Gulf of California actually Mexican? Naval study says it should be

1
International law doesn't consider most of the Gulf of California to be Mexican waters, a situation that threatens national sovereignty, according to a paper published by Mexico's Center for Advanced Naval Studies.
Japanese architecture influenced dining room at Pujol restaurant, with a long line of simple wood and thatched chairs in front of individual table in the center of the room and small two person booths of similar architecture along the left side of the room. At the far end of the photo is a floor-to-ceiling bay window with a view of a courtyard filled with lush green vegetation.

Pujol drops off Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list for first time

1
After dropping from No. 24 to No. 51, Enrique Olvera's Pujol narrowly missed this year's ranking. Discover the eight Mexican restaurants that made the cut.
Mexican gecko

New gecko species joins trove of recent discoveries in the Tehuacán Valley

0
Identification of the new species, similar to another gecko in the same area, took years of coordinated work involving scientists, technicians and community brigades.
Tonalá, Jalisco

Throttle therapy: two wheels, one town, endless details

3
Charlotte Smith's motorcycle diaries take her towards Guadalajara, where the cozy town of Tonalá awaits those who make the worthwhile trip.
Mexican treats for Christmas

The best Mexican treats to enjoy this Christmas

1
Mexico's seasonal Christmas treats are steeped in sugary nostalgia for those who grew in the country, and a delicious discovery at any age for those who didn't.

El Jalapeño: After Lake Texcoco water levels rise, planned airport moves to Xochimilco

1
Our latest dose of fake news looks at how a new airport in the dry land of Xochimilco could be the answer to flooding in Texcoco.
Bottles of different brands of hot sauces on a supermarket shelf.

The Cholula Effect: How a Mexican hot sauce conquered global palates

3
Thanks to the convergence of changing demographics in the U.S. and some clever marketing, Cholula has gone from a little-known Mexican hot sauce to a global phenomenon.
New Year's Eve in Mexico City

A last minute guide to New Year’s Eve plans in Mexico City

0
Our ultimate guide to spending New Year's Eve in Mexico City, from elegant dinners to speakeasy parties, free events in historic outdoor settings, and even spas and hot-air balloon rides.
The new and old Basilica de Guadalupe buildings, side-by-side in Tepeyac

Why are there two Basílicas to Our Lady of Guadalupe?

1
As the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe approaches, many worshippers make the pilgrimage to Tepeyac, home to not one basilica in her honor, but two.
Christmas celebration in Mexico

Made in Mexico: Inventing Navidad

1
Natividad, or Christmas, has changed remarkably in Mexico through the centuries, from the reframing of Indigenous festivals by Franciscan friars during the Spanish Conquest to the more secular and globalized celebrations of today.
peso

Peso dips below 18 to the dollar for the first time since July 2024

0
After ending last week at just above 18 to the dollar, the peso appreciated slightly to reach 17.97 on Monday morning before settling at 17.99.
maya train

1 year after becoming fully operational, the Maya Train is suffering major losses

6
The tourism-focused project is so deep in the red that it may require subsidies for another two decades. The hope is that the launch of freight service next year will turn things around.
Aerial view of Mexico's rugged coastline with clear turquoise waters and arid mountain terrain in the background

Is the Gulf of California actually Mexican? Naval study says it should be

1
International law doesn't consider most of the Gulf of California to be Mexican waters, a situation that threatens national sovereignty, according to a paper published by Mexico's Center for Advanced Naval Studies.
Japanese architecture influenced dining room at Pujol restaurant, with a long line of simple wood and thatched chairs in front of individual table in the center of the room and small two person booths of similar architecture along the left side of the room. At the far end of the photo is a floor-to-ceiling bay window with a view of a courtyard filled with lush green vegetation.

Pujol drops off Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list for first time

1
After dropping from No. 24 to No. 51, Enrique Olvera's Pujol narrowly missed this year's ranking. Discover the eight Mexican restaurants that made the cut.
Mexican gecko

New gecko species joins trove of recent discoveries in the Tehuacán Valley

0
Identification of the new species, similar to another gecko in the same area, took years of coordinated work involving scientists, technicians and community brigades.
Tonalá, Jalisco

Throttle therapy: two wheels, one town, endless details

3
Charlotte Smith's motorcycle diaries take her towards Guadalajara, where the cozy town of Tonalá awaits those who make the worthwhile trip.
Stellantis plant

Automaker Stellantis planning major expansion of its Mexican operations  

2
Its reinforced commitment to Mexico strikes a contrast to some other global automakers who have either moved out or paused plans to move in.
Workers in neon vests cross Avenida Juárez in Mexico City carrying ladders

Mexico is becoming friendlier to labor, but there’s one big problem: A perspective from...

15
As conditions for workers improve in Mexico, labor productivity needs to follow suit, writes Travis Bembenek. But how?
Water drips from an outdoor spigot

Confidently Wrong about Water in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

2
Is it still necessary to avoid drinking tap water? What do water shortages mean for the construction of new homes? Travis Bembenek covers these questions and more in a new MND podcast.
Travis Bembenek sits at a desk recording a podcast while wearing a Mexico News Daily T-shirt

A few words about the new MND Merch and MND culture: A perspective from...

7
You asked, MND delivers: CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Merch, so readers can rep the MND mission across Mexico and beyond.
Facade of the new US Embassy in Mexico City. The front of the building is made with pink Mexican cantera stone arranged in rectangles of different sizes and faces a wide courtyard.

Facts and figures about the newly opened US Embassy in CDMX: A perspective from...

13
Our CEO Travis Bembenek took a tour of the new United States Embassy in Mexico City, a state-of-the-art diplomatic complex featuring two gyms, a basketball court and an on-site medical clinic.
A plume of smoke rises from a cargo tanker at sea

China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’

11
The new tariffs are not a political measure but rather aim to protect Mexican industry from cheap imports, Economy Minister Ebrard said Thursday.
Stellantis plant

Automaker Stellantis planning major expansion of its Mexican operations  

2
Its reinforced commitment to Mexico strikes a contrast to some other global automakers who have either moved out or paused plans to move in.
the Angel of Independence in Mexico City

Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...

0
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.98
CAD
13.06
EUR
21.14
AI conference

Nearly 40% of businesses in Mexico now using AI, says AWS executive

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Around 495,000 companies in Mexico have adopted AI over the last year, with 2 million businesses now using the technology, according to Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) general manager Rubén Mugártegui.
Sheinbaum at Business COuncil luncheon 2025

Mexico’s business elite presents President Sheinbaum with a US $40 billion investment package

0
The proposal came during the president's annual end-of-the-year luncheon with the Mexican Buiness Council (CMN), the atmosphere of which was reportedly warm and positive.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.98
CAD
13.06
EUR
21.14
National Security Council meeting

Sheinbaum identifies curbing extortion as a top security challenge for 2026 

5
The president has acknowledged that extortion is the one major crime that has not been reduced during her year in office, and has targeted it as a priority for the next year.
President Sheinbaum gestures from the podium of her morning press conference

Sheinbaum defends Mexico’s sweeping new tariffs: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

1
Thursday's morning presser also covered tension with the US over water deliveries and Mexico's plans to attract Chinese tourism.
Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México. 15 de diciembre 2025. La presidenta constitucional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, la Doctora Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo en conferencia de prensa matutina en el salón de la Tesorería de Palacio Nacional. La acompañan: Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, Secretario de Economía; Iván Escalante, Procurador Federal del Consumidor (Profeco) y Alfonso Suárez del Real, asesor político de la Coordinación de Comunicación Social.

Tariff package on Asian imports will protect 350,000 jobs: Monday’s mañanera...

0
On Jan. 1, tariffs will be increased, or imposed for the first time, on more than 1,400 products from countries including China, South Korea and India in an effort to protect workers from an influx of cheap exports.

North American World Cup or Americana Fever Dream? After watching the 2026 draw, we’re confused

6
Canadian Mexican Ian Ostroff asks whether the much-vaunted North American collaboration in FIFA's 2026 World Cup was truly on display at last week's US-centric tournament draw.
Man with two women

La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families

8
La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
A woman wearing headphones sits at a desk across from a white, anthropomorphic AI robot. The robot points toward a large holographic screen displaying an open mouth labeled "boca."

AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation

12
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
maya train

1 year after becoming fully operational, the Maya Train is suffering major losses

6
The tourism-focused project is so deep in the red that it may require subsidies for another two decades. The hope is that the launch of freight service next year will turn things around.
Tonalá, Jalisco

Throttle therapy: two wheels, one town, endless details

3
Charlotte Smith's motorcycle diaries take her towards Guadalajara, where the cozy town of Tonalá awaits those who make the worthwhile trip.
Humpback whale in Los Cabos

A guide to whale watching season in Los Cabos, plus swimming with orcas and whale sharks

0
Up to 5,000 whales transit the waters around Los Cabos each winter, with myriad whale-focused tours and adventures provided seasonally by local tour operators. Here's a guide to the most notable of these.
Man with two women

La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families

8
La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
A woman wearing headphones sits at a desk across from a white, anthropomorphic AI robot. The robot points toward a large holographic screen displaying an open mouth labeled "boca."

AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation

12
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
Water drips from an outdoor spigot

Confidently Wrong about Water in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

2
Is it still necessary to avoid drinking tap water? What do water shortages mean for the construction of new homes? Travis Bembenek covers these questions and more in a new MND podcast.
Travis Bembenek sits at a desk recording a podcast while wearing a Mexico News Daily T-shirt

A few words about the new MND Merch and MND culture: A perspective from...

7
You asked, MND delivers: CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Merch, so readers can rep the MND mission across Mexico and beyond.
A team of architects and engineers reviews blueprints on a stack of concrete blocks at a home building construction site in Mexico.

Investing from scratch: When your dream is building property in Mexico 

0
Building a home in Mexico can be a dream come true or a nightmare, depending on how well you understand the geography where you're building, Mexican law and your rights and obligations.
A small house in a forest

Sustainability meets investment at these Mexican real estate projects

0
Investing in real estate in Mexico doesn't just mean beachside condos, as these amazing sustainable developments prove.

MND Tutor | Navidad

Millions flood the capital to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe on her day

3
The believers, some arriving at the Basilica on their knees, numbered 13 million by 5 a.m. Friday, requiring deployment of 5,000 police and security forces.
The new and old Basilica de Guadalupe buildings, side-by-side in Tepeyac

Why are there two Basílicas to Our Lady of Guadalupe?

1
As the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe approaches, many worshippers make the pilgrimage to Tepeyac, home to not one basilica in her honor, but two.
Japanese architecture influenced dining room at Pujol restaurant, with a long line of simple wood and thatched chairs in front of individual table in the center of the room and small two person booths of similar architecture along the left side of the room. At the far end of the photo is a floor-to-ceiling bay window with a view of a courtyard filled with lush green vegetation.

Pujol drops off Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list for first time

1
After dropping from No. 24 to No. 51, Enrique Olvera's Pujol narrowly missed this year's ranking. Discover the eight Mexican restaurants that made the cut.
A Yankee batter swings at a baseball thrown by the Mexico City Diablos Rojos pitcher in Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium

NL West rivals will square off as Major League Baseball returns to Mexico City...

1
The April 25-26 series between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks reboots the regular-season MLB international schedule in Mexico after a year off.
Tonalá, Jalisco

Throttle therapy: two wheels, one town, endless details

3
Charlotte Smith's motorcycle diaries take her towards Guadalajara, where the cozy town of Tonalá awaits those who make the worthwhile trip.
Humpback whale in Los Cabos

A guide to whale watching season in Los Cabos, plus swimming with orcas and...

0
Up to 5,000 whales transit the waters around Los Cabos each winter, with myriad whale-focused tours and adventures provided seasonally by local tour operators. Here's a guide to the most notable of these.
Bottles of different brands of hot sauces on a supermarket shelf.

The Cholula Effect: How a Mexican hot sauce conquered global palates

3
Thanks to the convergence of changing demographics in the U.S. and some clever marketing, Cholula has gone from a little-known Mexican hot sauce to a global phenomenon.
Julia Ortega

Julia Ortega: The woman behind Mexico’s first carbon-neutral coffee farm

0
Julia Ortega has taken some big risks, but her decision to do things the right way, keeping her coffee organic and her farm in Puebla carbon-neutral, is finally paying off.
The Nuevo Laredo International Wastewater Treatment Plant in Mexico seen across the Rio Grande from Laredo.

Inside the binational effort to clean up the Rio Grande

Nuevo Laredo used to dump millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande daily. Now the city is cleaning up its act, thanks to a determined mayor with support on both sides of the border.
The Rio Grande or Rio Bravo flows through Big Bend National Park in Texas

Mexico faces new tariff threat from Trump over water debt

27
Despite Mexico's agreement in April to deliver more water to the U.S., the 2020-25 treaty cycle concluded in late October with Mexico still owing its neighbor just over 865,000 acre-feet of water.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
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.

MND Tutor | Navidad

0
It's the most wonderful time of the year, so learn about Mexican Christmas — in Spanish!

Millions flood the capital to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe on her day

3
The believers, some arriving at the Basilica on their knees, numbered 13 million by 5 a.m. Friday, requiring deployment of 5,000 police and security forces.
The new and old Basilica de Guadalupe buildings, side-by-side in Tepeyac

Why are there two Basílicas to Our Lady of Guadalupe?

1
As the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe approaches, many worshippers make the pilgrimage to Tepeyac, home to not one basilica in her honor, but two.
Cadillac driver Sergio Pérez with Tommy Hilfiger and wife Dee Hilfiger at the 2025 U.S. Open.

‘Checo’ Pérez is Tommy Hilfiger’s new global menswear ambassador

1
The brand described the Mexican F1 driver as a global icon who embodies a relaxed, timeless and confident style, capable of inspiring new generations through his talent and authentic personality. 
Japanese architecture influenced dining room at Pujol restaurant, with a long line of simple wood and thatched chairs in front of individual table in the center of the room and small two person booths of similar architecture along the left side of the room. At the far end of the photo is a floor-to-ceiling bay window with a view of a courtyard filled with lush green vegetation.

Pujol drops off Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list for first time

1
After dropping from No. 24 to No. 51, Enrique Olvera's Pujol narrowly missed this year's ranking. Discover the eight Mexican restaurants that made the cut.
A Yankee batter swings at a baseball thrown by the Mexico City Diablos Rojos pitcher in Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium

NL West rivals will square off as Major League Baseball returns to Mexico City in April

1
The April 25-26 series between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks reboots the regular-season MLB international schedule in Mexico after a year off.
SHeinbaum adn PETA

Sheinbaum named PETA Latino’s person of the year for animal welfare agenda

1
In naming the Mexican president its inaugural Person of the Year, the renowned animal rights organization cited her successful campaign to inject animal rights into the Constitution.
peso

Peso dips below 18 to the dollar for the first time since July 2024

0
After ending last week at just above 18 to the dollar, the peso appreciated slightly to reach 17.97 on Monday morning before settling at 17.99.
Aerial view of Mexico's rugged coastline with clear turquoise waters and arid mountain terrain in the background

Is the Gulf of California actually Mexican? Naval study says it should be

1
International law doesn't consider most of the Gulf of California to be Mexican waters, a situation that threatens national sovereignty, according to a paper published by Mexico's Center for Advanced Naval Studies.
The outcome of the new bilateral agreement allows Mexico more time to make its required water deliveries, though President Sheinbaum emphasized on Monday that Mexico is not handing over water that "we don't have."

Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries

2
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
San Miguel de Allende real estate listing

Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...

6
Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.
A team of architects and engineers reviews blueprints on a stack of concrete blocks at a home building construction site in Mexico.

Investing from scratch: When your dream is building property in Mexico 

0
Building a home in Mexico can be a dream come true or a nightmare, depending on how well you understand the geography where you're building, Mexican law and your rights and obligations.
A small house in a forest

Sustainability meets investment at these Mexican real estate projects

0
Investing in real estate in Mexico doesn't just mean beachside condos, as these amazing sustainable developments prove.
The outcome of the new bilateral agreement allows Mexico more time to make its required water deliveries, though President Sheinbaum emphasized on Monday that Mexico is not handing over water that "we don't have."

Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries

2
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
The Nuevo Laredo International Wastewater Treatment Plant in Mexico seen across the Rio Grande from Laredo.

Inside the binational effort to clean up the Rio Grande

Nuevo Laredo used to dump millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande daily. Now the city is cleaning up its act, thanks to a determined mayor with support on both sides of the border.
The Rio Grande or Rio Bravo flows through Big Bend National Park in Texas

Mexico faces new tariff threat from Trump over water debt

27
Despite Mexico's agreement in April to deliver more water to the U.S., the 2020-25 treaty cycle concluded in late October with Mexico still owing its neighbor just over 865,000 acre-feet of water.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

2
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
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 plume of smoke rises from a cargo tanker at sea

China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’

11
The new tariffs are not a political measure but rather aim to protect Mexican industry from cheap imports, Economy Minister Ebrard said Thursday.
Stellantis plant

Automaker Stellantis planning major expansion of its Mexican operations  

2
Its reinforced commitment to Mexico strikes a contrast to some other global automakers who have either moved out or paused plans to move in.
the Angel of Independence in Mexico City

Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...

0
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
New Year's Eve in Mexico City

A last minute guide to New Year’s Eve plans in Mexico City

0
Our ultimate guide to spending New Year's Eve in Mexico City, from elegant dinners to speakeasy parties, free events in historic outdoor settings, and even spas and hot-air balloon rides.
The new and old Basilica de Guadalupe buildings, side-by-side in Tepeyac

Why are there two Basílicas to Our Lady of Guadalupe?

1
As the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe approaches, many worshippers make the pilgrimage to Tepeyac, home to not one basilica in her honor, but two.
Christmas celebration in Mexico

Made in Mexico: Inventing Navidad

1
Natividad, or Christmas, has changed remarkably in Mexico through the centuries, from the reframing of Indigenous festivals by Franciscan friars during the Spanish Conquest to the more secular and globalized celebrations of today.
Yuri Knorozov at his desk

How a Soviet genius cracked the uncrackable Maya code

6
How could a Russian who had never even visited Mexico become the first person since the ancient Maya to underderstand their written language? It all started with a few Mayan codices stolen by the Nazis.
Mexican treats for Christmas

The best Mexican treats to enjoy this Christmas

1
Mexico's seasonal Christmas treats are steeped in sugary nostalgia for those who grew in the country, and a delicious discovery at any age for those who didn't.
Bottles of different brands of hot sauces on a supermarket shelf.

The Cholula Effect: How a Mexican hot sauce conquered global palates

3
Thanks to the convergence of changing demographics in the U.S. and some clever marketing, Cholula has gone from a little-known Mexican hot sauce to a global phenomenon.
Julia Ortega

Julia Ortega: The woman behind Mexico’s first carbon-neutral coffee farm

0
Julia Ortega has taken some big risks, but her decision to do things the right way, keeping her coffee organic and her farm in Puebla carbon-neutral, is finally paying off.
Close-up of green corn stalks and tassels in a field under a cloudy sky, illustrating the modern result of the evolution of corn from teosinte.

Ancient genetic engineers: How Mexico’s Mesoamericans bred a tiny plant into corn

8
Science still doesn't know which of Mexico's ancient peoples discovered how to breed the tiny teosinte plant into what's still a major food staple for the nation today.