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Sheinbaum orders probe into whether CIA operation in Chihuahua violated Mexican law
President Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that if an investigation finds that the state of Chihuahua and the U.S. were carrying out a joint security operation, Mexico would send a protest note to the U.S. government.
Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
After 6 years of closure and rumors, Mexico’s largest collection of Frida Kahlo works reopens to the public
The reopening is a major cultural event for Mexico City and the entire country. Not only does the museum house works by Mexico's most beloved artists, but the building itself is a treasure.
Sheinbaum orders probe into whether CIA operation in Chihuahua violated Mexican law
President Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that if an investigation finds that the state of Chihuahua and the U.S. were carrying out a joint security operation, Mexico would send a protest note to the U.S. government.
Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
After 6 years of closure and rumors, Mexico’s largest collection of Frida Kahlo works...
The reopening is a major cultural event for Mexico City and the entire country. Not only does the museum house works by Mexico's most beloved artists, but the building itself is a treasure.
US and Mexico set May 25 date for first official USMCA negotiating round
After meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Mexico City on Monday, President Claudia Sheinbaum declared that talks with the United States related to the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are advancing "positively."
Confirmed: Rafael Márquez will take the reins as El Tri’s head coach after the...
Márquez, wildly popular in his playing days, has been serving as the right-hand man of current head coach Javier Aguirre, who credits him as having vastly improved the national team's defense.
Opinion: Seat 34B is not a foreign policy
The videos of President Sheinbaum boarding a commercial flight are good storytelling. The problem is that good storytelling and good governance are not the same thing, and confusing the two has costs, María Meléndez writes.
Oil spill due to pipeline leak near Progreso has been contained, governor says
Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz stressed that the Progreso leak “is not related” to the earlier Gulf spill that hit Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, Tamaulipas and Yucatán, and even sent tar and oil residue as far as Texas.
Mexico doubles down on security, inspections at cultural and archaeological sites
Monday’s shooting at the iconic Teotihuacán archaeological site 30 miles northeast of Mexico City has prompted the government to implement enhanced security protocols at the country's cultural heritage sites.
MND Local: Celebrations in La Paz and chaos and extraordinary generosity in Los Cabos
Hotel upgrades, public celebrations, an ongoing battle between government and tradespeople and US $2 million gift are all the talk of Baja California Sur this week.
Suro Ceramics: From a humble Jalisco workshop to the world stage
The Jalisco firm has become a fixture of fine dining and art installations across the world, but it came from simple origins.
2 US embassy employees and 2 Chihuahua officials killed in car accident following anti-cartel...
A U.S. Embassy spokesman said the men were “collaborating with the Chihuahua authorities in the fight against cartel activities.” The narco-labs targeted by the operation allegedly belong to the Sinaloa Cartel.
A new 30-km north-south bike route opens in Mexico City
The new bike path, with lighting for night rides, connects the city center with Estadio Azteca, following the Calzada de Tlalpan, the city's major north-south route since Aztec times.
The donkey, the street cart, the drug lord: The insidious media stereotypes still used...
While stereotypical speech or text about Mexico is often quickly called out these days, Charlotte Smith discusses how even well-intentioned portrayals of Mexico can fall prey to choosing reductive, clichéd images.
Safe to visit or not? The truth about traveling to Guerrero
Despite warnings from foreign governments, Guerrero has a lot to offer visitors to the lush Pacific coast.
Which Mexican states have the most popular governors?
From Querétaro's beloved Gov. Kuri to the deeply unpopular Gov. Monreal of Zacatecas, see where your state leader ranks.
US and Mexico set May 25 date for first official USMCA negotiating round
After meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Mexico City on Monday, President Claudia Sheinbaum declared that talks with the United States related to the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are advancing "positively."
Confirmed: Rafael Márquez will take the reins as El Tri’s head coach after the 2026 World Cup
Márquez, wildly popular in his playing days, has been serving as the right-hand man of current head coach Javier Aguirre, who credits him as having vastly improved the national team's defense.
Opinion: Seat 34B is not a foreign policy
The videos of President Sheinbaum boarding a commercial flight are good storytelling. The problem is that good storytelling and good governance are not the same thing, and confusing the two has costs, María Meléndez writes.
Oil spill due to pipeline leak near Progreso has been contained, governor says
Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz stressed that the Progreso leak “is not related” to the earlier Gulf spill that hit Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, Tamaulipas and Yucatán, and even sent tar and oil residue as far as Texas.
Mexico doubles down on security, inspections at cultural and archaeological sites
Monday’s shooting at the iconic Teotihuacán archaeological site 30 miles northeast of Mexico City has prompted the government to implement enhanced security protocols at the country's cultural heritage sites.
MND Local: Celebrations in La Paz and chaos and extraordinary generosity in Los Cabos
Hotel upgrades, public celebrations, an ongoing battle between government and tradespeople and US $2 million gift are all the talk of Baja California Sur this week.
US and Mexico set May 25 date for first official USMCA...
After meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Mexico City on Monday, President Claudia Sheinbaum declared that talks with the United States related to the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are advancing "positively."
Why it’s news that Sheinbaum flew coach class to Spain: A perspective from our...
On Friday, President Sheinbaum once again traveled internationally in an economy seat, this time to Barcelona, Spain. CEO of MND Travis Bembenek reflects on the leadership and "breath of fresh air" that this exemplifies by a president of Mexico, or any country in the world.
Introducing MND’s most ambitious initiative yet, MND Insights: A message from our CEO
MND is launching new series of indexes on safety, health care, the peso, the economy and Sheinbaum — giving readers clearer data to understand and debate Mexico’s biggest questions.
If you know where to look, Mexico is changing quickly: A perspective from our...
Between high-tech exports, shrinking family sizes and an increasingly positive economic outlook, Mexico's future is brighter than ever, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
How safe really is Mexico for expats? A message from Travis Bembenek, CEO of Mexico...
Mexico News Daily introduces a new initiative to provide real answers to the perennial question of safety in Mexico, based on the experiences people who actually live here.
Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
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Heineken aims to employ hundreds of repatriated Mexicans with border store expansion
Dubbed “Welcome Back, Paisano,” the campaign aligns with Heineken's “Bringing a Better World” sustainability strategy, focusing on social impact and economic inclusion for vulnerable groups.
Flex is making a billion-dollar bet on AI manufacturing in Mexico
The diversified manufacturing partner has invested US $2.3 billion in Mexico over the last decade, but this latest injection of funds is meant to take its role in Mexico's tech sector to a new level.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.32
CAD
12.68
EUR
20.34
Teotihuacán shooter inspired by Columbine massacre in US, AG says: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
The primary focus of President Sheinbaum's Tuesday morning press conference was the shooting at the Teotihuacán archaeological site that killed 2 on Monday.
After flying coach to Barcelona, Sheinbaum reminds Mexico she is a ‘normal’ person: Monday’s...
Fresh off her whirlwind trip to Spain for a leftist political summit, President Sheinbaum on Monday remarked on her choice to fly in economy class as well as the news that two U.S. Embassy staffers and two senior Chihuahua officials were killed in a car accident Sunday.
Opinion: Seat 34B is not a foreign policy
The videos of President Sheinbaum boarding a commercial flight are good storytelling. The problem is that good storytelling and good governance are not the same thing, and confusing the two has costs, María Meléndez writes.
False friends: Spanish and English words that look similar, but have different meanings
Spanish and English have words that appear similar. But over time, their meanings have evolved, making them tricky for those learning a new language.
Mexican dad jokes: Harder than ours
Somewhere between cringe humor and the glorious double entendre sits the ultimate art form: The Mexican dad joke.
Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly
Mexico's new Universal Health Service will allow patients to seek care at any public health institution — IMSS, ISSSTE, or IMSS Bienestar — when cross-institutional services launch in January 2027.
Mexico doubles down on security, inspections at cultural and archaeological sites
Monday’s shooting at the iconic Teotihuacán archaeological site 30 miles northeast of Mexico City has prompted the government to implement enhanced security protocols at the country's cultural heritage sites.
An archaeologist’s guide to the ancient Maya city of Calakmul
Calakmul was an important city for the ancient Maya and its ruins still fascinate today. Dr. Pablo Mumary shares tips on what to see and how to get there.
Safe to visit or not? The truth about traveling to Guerrero
Despite warnings from foreign governments, Guerrero has a lot to offer visitors to the lush Pacific coast.
Mexican dad jokes: Harder than ours
Somewhere between cringe humor and the glorious double entendre sits the ultimate art form: The Mexican dad joke.
Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly
Mexico's new Universal Health Service will allow patients to seek care at any public health institution — IMSS, ISSSTE, or IMSS Bienestar — when cross-institutional services launch in January 2027.
Introducing MND’s most ambitious initiative yet, MND Insights: A message from our CEO
MND is launching new series of indexes on safety, health care, the peso, the economy and Sheinbaum — giving readers clearer data to understand and debate Mexico’s biggest questions.
If you know where to look, Mexico is changing quickly: A perspective from our...
Between high-tech exports, shrinking family sizes and an increasingly positive economic outlook, Mexico's future is brighter than ever, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico
Buying and selling property in Mexico are different processes, but with each its important to get the details right ... and to find the right real estate agent.
Highest housing prices in Mexico? That would be Mexico City, Baja California Sur and...
The average price of a house in Mexico is 1.86 million pesos (US $104,323). In Mexico City, that average more than doubles. And if you really want to live in a beach resort community, well, those averages don't apply.
Suro Ceramics: From a humble Jalisco workshop to the world stage
The Jalisco firm has become a fixture of fine dining and art installations across the world, but it came from simple origins.
The resplendent quetzal is a gem of Mexican birds
The quetzal has a long history in Mexico, but birdwatchers nowadays will mainly find them in the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas.
MND Local: The long, sad decline of the vaquita porpoise, and its last remaining...
Mexico's rarest marine animal continues to slide inexorably towards extinction, unless last-ditch conservation attempts can prove successful.
‘Whales or gas’: Opposition builds against LNG projects in Gulf of California
A liquified natural gas project that would use the Gulf of California as a shipping lane threatens massive and irreversible environmental damage. But artists and activists are fighting back.
An archaeologist’s guide to the ancient Maya city of Calakmul
Calakmul was an important city for the ancient Maya and its ruins still fascinate today. Dr. Pablo Mumary shares tips on what to see and how to get there.
Safe to visit or not? The truth about traveling to Guerrero
Despite warnings from foreign governments, Guerrero has a lot to offer visitors to the lush Pacific coast.
Chocolate adventures in the Yucatán Peninsula
Peggy Sijswerda and husband Pete went in search of chocolate-flavored enchantment in Yucatán, Mexico and Belize, and found plenty of it.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
On the ground with the Guadalajara water crisis
Protests continue in Guadalajara, despite the recent firing of the head of Guadalajara's water agency amid an ongoing water crisis.
Mexico City’s traditional agricultural canals are at risk of disappearing. Meet the activists trying...
Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
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.
After 6 years of closure and rumors, Mexico’s largest collection of Frida Kahlo works reopens to the public
The reopening is a major cultural event for Mexico City and the entire country. Not only does the museum house works by Mexico's most beloved artists, but the building itself is a treasure.
Suro Ceramics: From a humble Jalisco workshop to the world stage
The Jalisco firm has become a fixture of fine dining and art installations across the world, but it came from simple origins.
The resplendent quetzal is a gem of Mexican birds
The quetzal has a long history in Mexico, but birdwatchers nowadays will mainly find them in the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas.
Netflix lands exclusive Mexican streaming deal for the Gold Cup tournament, Nations League Finals
The two premier regional tournaments in North America will now be seen only on Netflix, as major soccer events in the Western Hemisphere move away from free television viewing.
MND Local: The long, sad decline of the vaquita porpoise, and its last remaining hope to avoid extinction
Mexico's rarest marine animal continues to slide inexorably towards extinction, unless last-ditch conservation attempts can prove successful.
‘Whales or gas’: Opposition builds against LNG projects in Gulf of California
A liquified natural gas project that would use the Gulf of California as a shipping lane threatens massive and irreversible environmental damage. But artists and activists are fighting back.
Sheinbaum orders probe into whether CIA operation in Chihuahua violated Mexican law
President Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that if an investigation finds that the state of Chihuahua and the U.S. were carrying out a joint security operation, Mexico would send a protest note to the U.S. government.
Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Oil spill due to pipeline leak near Progreso has been contained, governor says
Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz stressed that the Progreso leak “is not related” to the earlier Gulf spill that hit Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, Tamaulipas and Yucatán, and even sent tar and oil residue as far as Texas.
Mexico doubles down on security, inspections at cultural and archaeological sites
Monday’s shooting at the iconic Teotihuacán archaeological site 30 miles northeast of Mexico City has prompted the government to implement enhanced security protocols at the country's cultural heritage sites.
What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico
Buying and selling property in Mexico are different processes, but with each its important to get the details right ... and to find the right real estate agent.
Highest housing prices in Mexico? That would be Mexico City, Baja California Sur and...
The average price of a house in Mexico is 1.86 million pesos (US $104,323). In Mexico City, that average more than doubles. And if you really want to live in a beach resort community, well, those averages don't apply.
Zacatecas residents vote to reject dam project that would divert their river and flood...
The dam and aqueduct are promoted as addressing the state's water-starved urban core, but opponents see industrial activity, proposed new mines and the Modelo Brewery as the ultimate beneficiaries.
On the ground with the Guadalajara water crisis
Protests continue in Guadalajara, despite the recent firing of the head of Guadalajara's water agency amid an ongoing water crisis.
Mexico City’s traditional agricultural canals are at risk of disappearing. Meet the activists trying...
Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
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-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review
Managing minerals critical for modern manufacturing, such as lithium and copper for electric vehicle production, are high priorities for both the Sheinbaum and Trump administrations.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
The donkey, the street cart, the drug lord: The insidious media stereotypes still used...
While stereotypical speech or text about Mexico is often quickly called out these days, Charlotte Smith discusses how even well-intentioned portrayals of Mexico can fall prey to choosing reductive, clichéd images.
Safe to visit or not? The truth about traveling to Guerrero
Despite warnings from foreign governments, Guerrero has a lot to offer visitors to the lush Pacific coast.
Which Mexican states have the most popular governors?
From Querétaro's beloved Gov. Kuri to the deeply unpopular Gov. Monreal of Zacatecas, see where your state leader ranks.
Meet Yuji, the abandoned baby monkey stealing hearts at the Guadalajara Zoo
Yuji joins Punch, a baby macaque in Japan, and Linh Mai, an Asian elephant calf in Washington, as newborns rejected by their mothers but adopted by animal experts and an adoring public.
How AI wants to change agriculture in Mexico
New investment in AI-powered tools could help transform agricultural efficiency in Mexico and Latin America, and one new platform is aiming to help farmers hit it big.
Chocolate adventures in the Yucatán Peninsula
Peggy Sijswerda and husband Pete went in search of chocolate-flavored enchantment in Yucatán, Mexico and Belize, and found plenty of it.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
3 authentic Mexican recipes (and secret cooking tips) from my abuelita
Ever wanted to know how to make authentic Mexican frijoles refritos? MND writer Gaby Solis shares her grandmother's recipe, plus recipes for chilaquiles and other Mexican comfort foods.
