‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Revolut logo signboard on modern office building in Vilnius, Lithuania on May 30, 2021. Revolut is financial technology company that offers banking services

With US $64M in April, digital bank Revolut has invested $167M in Mexico in less than half a year

0
Having received 3.75 billion pesos in deposits just nine weeks after its launch, Revolut is taking full advantage of what's turning out to be a ravenous appetite among Mexicans for digital banking services.
CDMX half marathon

Mexico is a world leader in running popularity, with 1 in 4 participating

0
According to a poll from Statista Consumer Insights, more Mexicans say they run for sport or exercise than their counterparts in such countries as China, Germany, the United States and Japan.
Carlos Torres Vila, president of BBVA Group, kicks off BBVA México's National Meeting of Regional Advisors in Mexico City on Tuesday.

Mexico has ‘enormous opportunities’ but a productivity crisis, say experts at BBVA meeting

2
Productivity was the buzzword at BBVA México's National Meeting of Regional Advisors on Tuesday, with several speakers noting that inefficient processes and the stagnating formal labor force continue to weigh on the country's growth.
Revolut logo signboard on modern office building in Vilnius, Lithuania on May 30, 2021. Revolut is financial technology company that offers banking services

With US $64M in April, digital bank Revolut has invested $167M in Mexico in...

0
Having received 3.75 billion pesos in deposits just nine weeks after its launch, Revolut is taking full advantage of what's turning out to be a ravenous appetite among Mexicans for digital banking services.
CDMX half marathon

Mexico is a world leader in running popularity, with 1 in 4 participating

0
According to a poll from Statista Consumer Insights, more Mexicans say they run for sport or exercise than their counterparts in such countries as China, Germany, the United States and Japan.
Carlos Torres Vila, president of BBVA Group, kicks off BBVA México's National Meeting of Regional Advisors in Mexico City on Tuesday.

Mexico has ‘enormous opportunities’ but a productivity crisis, say experts at BBVA meeting

2
Productivity was the buzzword at BBVA México's National Meeting of Regional Advisors on Tuesday, with several speakers noting that inefficient processes and the stagnating formal labor force continue to weigh on the country's growth.
Tamul Waterfall dried up

Why did the Huasteca Potosina’s picturesque Tamul Waterfall dry up?

0
State and federal authorities pulled out all the stops to get the Gallinas River flowing again to the waterfall site, including a total ban on upstream extraction for irrigation, but to no avail.
May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara

MND Local: The May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara, plus a new Architecture Walk

0
The May Cultural Festival brings art, music and dance aplenty to Guadalajara this month, and city residents also benefit from a newly unveiled Architecture Walk.
The Mayab Highway connecting Mérida and Playa del Carmen

Mexico Infrastructure Partners announces plan to invest US $12B across key sectors

1
Bloomberg reported that around $8 billion of the firm's planned investment would go to renewable energy projects, some $2.5 billion would go to highway projects, $1 billion to midstream opportunities and $500 million to digital infrastructure.

El Jalapeño: Los Cabos celebrates the opening of its 10,000th pharmacy 

1
Authorities are hopeful that the city will break the six figure mark by 2035.
Claudia Sheinbaum making a critical face

Sheinbaum criticizes opposition for meeting with ‘far-right’ Madrid mayor: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

3
The president asserted on Wednesday that Mexican opposition politicians brought Mayor of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso — who is a fierce critic of Sheinbaum — to Mexico as their "guest" in order "to promote what she thinks."
Sheinbaum presenting new measures aimed at streamlining foreign investment

Mexico cuts red tape for big investors with 30-day approval deadline and unified trade...

1
The federal government announced on Monday a package of measures within the Plan Mexico framework to unlock and accelerate investments, especially large and strategic ones, by shortening authorization times, creating one-stop shops and offering greater regulatory certainty.
AIFA train

One week into operations, the train to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport is busy

0
The train is currently operating at near-maximum capacity, having transported 206,515 passengers in its first week of operations, according to Mexico's Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation Ministry (SICT).
tetra fish

Sighted and blind fish share the same cave in Tamaulipas — and scientists want...

0
A new study presents the genetic evidence of how some underground fish lose their sight and others don't. Either way, Mexico's cenote populations are well-equipped to survive with the amount of light available to them, if any.
Atm money cash machine. Woman withdraw money bill. Holding american hundred dollar cash. Bank credit card, us dollar

Remittances to Mexico rebound after declining throughout 2025

0
Mexico's remittance income hit record highs in March and in the first quarter of the year, a welcome development after inflows declined 4.6% annually in 2025.
The Sheinbaum Index™ for March 2026 is 60.1/100.

Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™

11
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.

How a cab ride introduced me to a world of Mexican music

12
Despite spending years in Mexico, it took an unexpected encounter to help Bruce Sarbit discover a world of rhythm and passion like no other.
The MND ESPI score for Q1 2026 — was 88.97.

How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results

34
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.
Tamul Waterfall dried up

Why did the Huasteca Potosina’s picturesque Tamul Waterfall dry up?

0
State and federal authorities pulled out all the stops to get the Gallinas River flowing again to the waterfall site, including a total ban on upstream extraction for irrigation, but to no avail.
May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara

MND Local: The May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara, plus a new Architecture Walk

0
The May Cultural Festival brings art, music and dance aplenty to Guadalajara this month, and city residents also benefit from a newly unveiled Architecture Walk.
The Mayab Highway connecting Mérida and Playa del Carmen

Mexico Infrastructure Partners announces plan to invest US $12B across key sectors

1
Bloomberg reported that around $8 billion of the firm's planned investment would go to renewable energy projects, some $2.5 billion would go to highway projects, $1 billion to midstream opportunities and $500 million to digital infrastructure.

El Jalapeño: Los Cabos celebrates the opening of its 10,000th pharmacy 

1
Authorities are hopeful that the city will break the six figure mark by 2035.
Claudia Sheinbaum making a critical face

Sheinbaum criticizes opposition for meeting with ‘far-right’ Madrid mayor: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

3
The president asserted on Wednesday that Mexican opposition politicians brought Mayor of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso — who is a fierce critic of Sheinbaum — to Mexico as their "guest" in order "to promote what she thinks."
Sheinbaum presenting new measures aimed at streamlining foreign investment

Mexico cuts red tape for big investors with 30-day approval deadline and unified trade platform

1
The federal government announced on Monday a package of measures within the Plan Mexico framework to unlock and accelerate investments, especially large and strategic ones, by shortening authorization times, creating one-stop shops and offering greater regulatory certainty.
Revolut logo signboard on modern office building in Vilnius, Lithuania on May 30, 2021. Revolut is financial technology company that offers banking services

With US $64M in April, digital bank Revolut has invested $167M...

0
Having received 3.75 billion pesos in deposits just nine weeks after its launch, Revolut is taking full advantage of what's turning out to be a ravenous appetite among Mexicans for digital banking services.
President Sheinbaum waves from the stage of a press conference

What people say vs. the hard data: A perspective from our CEO

17
CEO Travis Bembenek makes the case for the MND Sheinbaum Index: a data-driven framework to evaluate the president's real performance — not just her popularity.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
A digital illustration shows a nervous teen girl sitting on a bean bag and an dotted line to a far-off destination

Why getting uncomfortable may be the most important skill you can give your child...

10
In an era of unprecedented comfort and safety, studying abroad pushes young people to grow and problem-solve in a way regular classrooms just can’t match, Travis Bembenek writes.
Grutas de Tolantongo

5 places to visit in Mexico if you like adventure, nature and fewer crowds

2
From stunning waterfalls to perfect beaches, enjoying Mexico's natural wonders doesn't mean braving crowds of Instagram-hungry tourists.
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

1
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.
Bessent and Amador

Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review

0
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.
Mexico City skyline at night

Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain

4
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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.24
CAD
12.64
EUR
20.26
Carlos Torres Vila, president of BBVA Group, kicks off BBVA México's National Meeting of Regional Advisors in Mexico City on Tuesday.

Mexico has ‘enormous opportunities’ but a productivity crisis, say experts at BBVA meeting

2
Productivity was the buzzword at BBVA México's National Meeting of Regional Advisors on Tuesday, with several speakers noting that inefficient processes and the stagnating formal labor force continue to weigh on the country's growth.
Sheinbaum presenting new measures aimed at streamlining foreign investment

Mexico cuts red tape for big investors with 30-day approval deadline and unified trade...

1
The federal government announced on Monday a package of measures within the Plan Mexico framework to unlock and accelerate investments, especially large and strategic ones, by shortening authorization times, creating one-stop shops and offering greater regulatory certainty.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.24
CAD
12.64
EUR
20.26
Díaz Ayuso

Madrid mayor’s pro-Conquest rhetoric sours her visit to Mexico for many

6
The ultra-conservative Spanish official's visit couldn't help but be provocative, given her labeling of President Sheinbaum as a "far-left dictator," of the Conquest as a "civilizing force" and of Mexico as a "narco-state."
Ariadna Montiel during her first speech as president of Morena

Ariadna Montiel assumes presidency of Morena party

0
Montiel, Mexico's former Welfare Minister, replaces Luisa María Alcalde, who stepped down as Morena president to take on the role of President Claudia Sheinbaum's top legal adviser.
Claudia Sheinbaum making a critical face

Sheinbaum criticizes opposition for meeting with ‘far-right’ Madrid mayor: Wednesday’s mañanera...

3
The president asserted on Wednesday that Mexican opposition politicians brought Mayor of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso — who is a fierce critic of Sheinbaum — to Mexico as their "guest" in order "to promote what she thinks."
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Glorieta de los Insurgentes in Mexico

From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe

11
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.

How a cab ride introduced me to a world of Mexican music

12
Despite spending years in Mexico, it took an unexpected encounter to help Bruce Sarbit discover a world of rhythm and passion like no other.
AIFA train

One week into operations, the train to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport is busy

0
The train is currently operating at near-maximum capacity, having transported 206,515 passengers in its first week of operations, according to Mexico's Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation Ministry (SICT).
Padre Tembleque Aqueduct/aqueducts in Mexico

Don’t miss Mexico’s amazing aqueducts

3
Mexico's monumental and visually stunning aqueducts have histories that often date back hundreds of years, and feature some incredible backstories.
protect Cabo Pulmo, underwater sanctuary

MND Local: The battle to protect Cabo Pulmo and record-breaking cruise ship arrivals in Los Cabos

0
A new ruling should protect Cabo Pulmo for now, but 20 years of history show that fight is far from over.
Glorieta de los Insurgentes in Mexico

From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe

11
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.

How a cab ride introduced me to a world of Mexican music

12
Despite spending years in Mexico, it took an unexpected encounter to help Bruce Sarbit discover a world of rhythm and passion like no other.
colorful paper papel picado flags fly around the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende

‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND

1
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
A digital illustration shows a nervous teen girl sitting on a bean bag and an dotted line to a far-off destination

Why getting uncomfortable may be the most important skill you can give your child...

10
In an era of unprecedented comfort and safety, studying abroad pushes young people to grow and problem-solve in a way regular classrooms just can’t match, Travis Bembenek writes.
Real estate property in Los Cabos

What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...

2
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
House in Mexico

What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico

9
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.
Talavera tiles

Before Náhuatl came Arabic: Spanish words of Arabic origin

1
A shocking number of words in the Spanish language have Arabic origins: 4,000 in all. Lydia Leija examines the Arabic influence in Mexico, from language to food.
Tenochtitlán

Aztec and Mexica are not synonyms: Here’s the difference

4
The ancient Aztec and Mexica cultures were related, but the terms should not be used interchangeably.
A woman selling food in the street

Photo essay: The everyday in San Miguel de Allende

0
Photographer Sherry Rubel turns her lens towards the everyday as she documents life in the San Miguel area.
Gilberto Mora, Mexico's youngest prospective World Cup player

Mexico names first World Cup picks, with an eye on breaking the round-of-16 curse

0
Head coach Javier Aguirre named 12 Mexican Liga MX players to the roster this week, while more familiar and highly-regarded athletes playing abroad will be selected by June 1.
Padre Tembleque Aqueduct/aqueducts in Mexico

Don’t miss Mexico’s amazing aqueducts

3
Mexico's monumental and visually stunning aqueducts have histories that often date back hundreds of years, and feature some incredible backstories.
protect Cabo Pulmo, underwater sanctuary

MND Local: The battle to protect Cabo Pulmo and record-breaking cruise ship arrivals in...

0
A new ruling should protect Cabo Pulmo for now, but 20 years of history show that fight is far from over.
Bar Mauro in Mexico City.

Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best

1
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
Cavatappi Pizza

The Mexico City restaurant serving the ‘world’s worst pizza’

2
Does Michelin Guide give stars for the world's worst pizza, or did Cavatappi Pizza in Mexico City forge its claim to fame as a marketing ploy?
Drought and water crisis in Mexico

More rain, less water: Why the water crisis in Mexico is getting harder to...

6
The water crisis in Mexico will continue to worsen unless better plans are developed to capture rainfall and engage citizens in water stewardship.
meeting In rural Zacatecas

Zacatecas residents vote to reject dam project that would divert their river and flood...

0
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.
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.
May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara

MND Local: The May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara, plus a new Architecture Walk

0
The May Cultural Festival brings art, music and dance aplenty to Guadalajara this month, and city residents also benefit from a newly unveiled Architecture Walk.
Talavera tiles

Before Náhuatl came Arabic: Spanish words of Arabic origin

1
A shocking number of words in the Spanish language have Arabic origins: 4,000 in all. Lydia Leija examines the Arabic influence in Mexico, from language to food.
Tenochtitlán

Aztec and Mexica are not synonyms: Here’s the difference

4
The ancient Aztec and Mexica cultures were related, but the terms should not be used interchangeably.
CDMX half marathon

Mexico is a world leader in running popularity, with 1 in 4 participating

0
According to a poll from Statista Consumer Insights, more Mexicans say they run for sport or exercise than their counterparts in such countries as China, Germany, the United States and Japan.
A woman selling food in the street

Photo essay: The everyday in San Miguel de Allende

0
Photographer Sherry Rubel turns her lens towards the everyday as she documents life in the San Miguel area.
Gilberto Mora, Mexico's youngest prospective World Cup player

Mexico names first World Cup picks, with an eye on breaking the round-of-16 curse

0
Head coach Javier Aguirre named 12 Mexican Liga MX players to the roster this week, while more familiar and highly-regarded athletes playing abroad will be selected by June 1.
Tamul Waterfall dried up

Why did the Huasteca Potosina’s picturesque Tamul Waterfall dry up?

0
State and federal authorities pulled out all the stops to get the Gallinas River flowing again to the waterfall site, including a total ban on upstream extraction for irrigation, but to no avail.

The MND Peso Index™: Is the Mexican peso over or undervalued against the US...

8
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
The Mayab Highway connecting Mérida and Playa del Carmen

Mexico Infrastructure Partners announces plan to invest US $12B across key sectors

1
Bloomberg reported that around $8 billion of the firm's planned investment would go to renewable energy projects, some $2.5 billion would go to highway projects, $1 billion to midstream opportunities and $500 million to digital infrastructure.
tetra fish

Sighted and blind fish share the same cave in Tamaulipas — and scientists want...

0
A new study presents the genetic evidence of how some underground fish lose their sight and others don't. Either way, Mexico's cenote populations are well-equipped to survive with the amount of light available to them, if any.
The development is located in the municipality of Compostela, Nayarit.

US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit

4
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
Real estate property in Los Cabos

What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to...

2
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues.
House in Mexico

What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico

9
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.
Tamul Waterfall dried up

Why did the Huasteca Potosina’s picturesque Tamul Waterfall dry up?

0
State and federal authorities pulled out all the stops to get the Gallinas River flowing again to the waterfall site, including a total ban on upstream extraction for irrigation, but to no avail.
Drought and water crisis in Mexico

More rain, less water: Why the water crisis in Mexico is getting harder to...

6
The water crisis in Mexico will continue to worsen unless better plans are developed to capture rainfall and engage citizens in water stewardship.
meeting In rural Zacatecas

Zacatecas residents vote to reject dam project that would divert their river and flood...

0
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.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
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.
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.
Taiwan flag

Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year

1
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.
Bessent and Amador

Mexico, US advance critical minerals pact ahead of their inclusion in the USMCA review

0
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.
Mexico City skyline at night

Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain

4
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 Sheinbaum Index™ for March 2026 is 60.1/100.

Introducing the MND Sheinbaum Index™

11
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ takes eight of the most important government performance indicators and scores each one against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.

How a cab ride introduced me to a world of Mexican music

12
Despite spending years in Mexico, it took an unexpected encounter to help Bruce Sarbit discover a world of rhythm and passion like no other.
The MND ESPI score for Q1 2026 — was 88.97.

How safe is Mexico according to its foreign residents? The survey results

34
The MND Expat Safety Perceptions Index (MND ESPI™) is a quarterly survey conducted exclusively with foreign nationals living in Mexico. Read our inaugural results.

Opinion: Seat 34B is not a foreign policy

37
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.
Two Mexican women in tee-shirts and casual pants walk past fruit stalls at Mexico City's La Merced public market. Around them, small signs with food prices on them are glued to rustic wooden sticks.

How rising food prices are affecting people in Mexico City

1
The landscape of increasing food costs in Mexico City is impacting consumers and sellers alike. How is the cost of living changing the way the capital eats?
Bar Mauro in Mexico City.

Mexico lands 11 bars on North America’s 50 Best

1
Seven Mexico City bars rank among North America's 50 Best, joined by standouts in Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.
Cavatappi Pizza

The Mexico City restaurant serving the ‘world’s worst pizza’

2
Does Michelin Guide give stars for the world's worst pizza, or did Cavatappi Pizza in Mexico City forge its claim to fame as a marketing ploy?
Technological solutions for farming in Mexico

How AI wants to change agriculture in Mexico

3
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.