Saturday, January 11, 2025

How to deal with Mexican sidewalks — A comprehensive guide for foreigners

Sidewalks in Mexico are a true peril for pedestrians without the due precautions. Here's how to deal with them.
President Sheinbaum stands at a podium during her morning press conference (mañanera), in front of a graph related to low inflation

8-billion-peso remodel planned for Mexico City’s AICM airport: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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At Friday's presser, topics included AICM's renovation ahead of the FIFA World Cup, judicial election funding and Sheinbaum's sky-high approval ratings.
A humpback whale on a beach at night

Young humpback whale wrapped in fishing net washes ashore in Mazatlán

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In response to the incident, the mayor of Mazatlán said there needs to be more awareness of the dangers of dumping used fishing nets at sea.
Tamaulipas tourism at Playa Miramar

2024 was a record-setting year for tourism in Tamaulipas

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Despite a host of travel warnings, tourist flocked to the Gulf state's popular beaches and magical towns.
President Sheinbaum stands at a podium during her morning press conference (mañanera), in front of a graph related to low inflation

8-billion-peso remodel planned for Mexico City’s AICM airport: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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At Friday's presser, topics included AICM's renovation ahead of the FIFA World Cup, judicial election funding and Sheinbaum's sky-high approval ratings.
A humpback whale on a beach at night

Young humpback whale wrapped in fishing net washes ashore in Mazatlán

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In response to the incident, the mayor of Mazatlán said there needs to be more awareness of the dangers of dumping used fishing nets at sea.
Tamaulipas tourism at Playa Miramar

2024 was a record-setting year for tourism in Tamaulipas

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Despite a host of travel warnings, tourist flocked to the Gulf state's popular beaches and magical towns.
Logo of Swedish car manufacturer Volvo.

Volvo will move ahead with Nuevo León truck factory despite Trump tariff threats, CEO...

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"Monterrey provides significant logistical efficiencies for supporting sales to … the U.S.," the company said.

What’s on in Oaxaca in January?

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From Cuban beats to local honey and wild parties, Oaxaca has no shortage of energy for the start of 2025.
Knocked-down street signs in the México state neighborhood of Colonia 4T

Residents of “Colonia 4T” tear down signs in neighborhood renamed after AMLO achievements

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The México state residents, who clashed with police on Wednesday, say the unexpected renaming has created a bureaucratic nightmare.
Natanael Cano

Corrido tumbado star Natanael Cano under government protection after cartel threats

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The musician has been targeted by the Los Mata Salas cartel for his alleged ties to rival criminal groups.
The CFE logo

CFE to pay Goldman Sachs US $300M to settle natural gas dispute

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A chance winter storm in Texas threw natural gas markets into chaos in 2021. Now, Mexico's state-owned electrical utility is paying the price.
Casa Leon Trotsky, Coyoacán, a cool Mexico City museum

10 more off-the-radar museums in Mexico City

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With everything from coffee to communism, the city has plenty of fascinating exhibits on display.
President Claudia Sheinbaum at a press conference in the National Palace, wearing a red turtleneck and a black blazer and pointing her index finger out at a spot in front of her beyond the camera.

Sheinbaum focused on reducing Mexico insecurity: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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President Sheinbaum and her cabinet on Thursday gave an update on the security situation in Sinaloa and overall efforts to reduce insecurity across Mexico.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum in a white dress with embroidered flowers raising her fists in the air in a victorious gesture and smiling on stage in Mexico's Congress. Nearby and to the side, a young female soldier in military dress blues stands watch.

It’s been 100 days since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office; how’s she doing?

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As Claudia Sheinbaum marks 100 days as Mexico's president on Sunday, Peter Davies reviews her accomplishments and the challenges she's faced.
The entrance to the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, where a Canadian man was detained for failing to declare over $100,000.

Canadian tourist arrested in Puerto Vallarta after failing to declare over $100,000

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The man is currently being held at a pre-trial detention center in Puente Grande, Jalisco.
Logo of Swedish car manufacturer Volvo.

Volvo will move ahead with Nuevo León truck factory despite Trump tariff threats, CEO confirms 

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"Monterrey provides significant logistical efficiencies for supporting sales to … the U.S.," the company said.

What’s on in Oaxaca in January?

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From Cuban beats to local honey and wild parties, Oaxaca has no shortage of energy for the start of 2025.
Knocked-down street signs in the México state neighborhood of Colonia 4T

Residents of “Colonia 4T” tear down signs in neighborhood renamed after AMLO achievements

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The México state residents, who clashed with police on Wednesday, say the unexpected renaming has created a bureaucratic nightmare.
Natanael Cano

Corrido tumbado star Natanael Cano under government protection after cartel threats

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The musician has been targeted by the Los Mata Salas cartel for his alleged ties to rival criminal groups.
The CFE logo

CFE to pay Goldman Sachs US $300M to settle natural gas dispute

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A chance winter storm in Texas threw natural gas markets into chaos in 2021. Now, Mexico's state-owned electrical utility is paying the price.
Casa Leon Trotsky, Coyoacán, a cool Mexico City museum

10 more off-the-radar museums in Mexico City

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With everything from coffee to communism, the city has plenty of fascinating exhibits on display.
Logo of Swedish car manufacturer Volvo.

Volvo will move ahead with Nuevo León truck factory despite Trump...

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"Monterrey provides significant logistical efficiencies for supporting sales to … the U.S.," the company said.
The entrance to the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, where a Canadian man was detained for failing to declare over $100,000.

Canadian tourist arrested in Puerto Vallarta after failing to declare over $100,000

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The man is currently being held at a pre-trial detention center in Puente Grande, Jalisco.
The attack on Benjamin Netanyahu's statue in Mexico City's Wax Museum

Activist attacks statue of Israeli prime minister in Mexico City Wax Museum

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The pro-Palestine activist covered the statue in red paint — emulating blood — before striking its face with a hammer.
Zoe Saldana and Sofia Gascon Alarcon in a scene from Emilia Perez

‘Emilia Pérez’ is the most insensitive film I’ve seen in years

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"Emilia Pérez" swept the 82nd Golden Globes Awards, but many in Mexico aren't happy. One Mexican writer tells us why that may be.
Sheinbaum before an early map of Mexico

Sheinbaum responds to Trump: ‘Why don’t we call the US Mexican America?’

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At her Wednesday briefing, the president beamed before an early map of Mexico, using it to counter Trump's recent suggestion that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed.
Doosung Tech plant

Korean EV parts manufacturer invests US $25M in Coahuila

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Local authorities hope to attract other automotive tech companies to the state as they seek to position Monclova as a key player in the growing EV sector. 
Stellantis N.V. is a multinational automotive manufacturing company formed from the merger in 2021 of the Italian–American conglomerate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the French PSA Group.

Stellantis prepares new investments in Mexico in 2025

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Stellantis' investment will boost production at its Coahuila facility to nearly 1 million vehicle engines, the company said.
An industrial park in Mexico

Industrial parks set to draw US $6B in 2025

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Three northern locations — Tijuana, Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey, Nuevo León — are primed to receive the bulk of the investment.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.64
CAD
14.34
The CFE logo

CFE to pay Goldman Sachs US $300M to settle natural gas dispute

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A chance winter storm in Texas threw natural gas markets into chaos in 2021. Now, Mexico's state-owned electrical utility is paying the price.
A woman weighs tortillas for sale, representing inflation in Mexico

Inflation reaches its lowest point since February 2021

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The news adds evidence "that upward pressure on prices from supply shocks, increasing costs and excess domestic demand is fading," a Bloomberg economist said.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.64
CAD
14.34
President Claudia Sheinbaum at a press conference in the National Palace, wearing a red turtleneck and a black blazer and pointing her index finger out at a spot in front of her beyond the camera.

Sheinbaum focused on reducing Mexico insecurity: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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President Sheinbaum and her cabinet on Thursday gave an update on the security situation in Sinaloa and overall efforts to reduce insecurity across Mexico.
Claudia Sheinbaum in mid speech while standing at the presidential podium during a press conference. She is looking forward with her gaze pointed toward her left and is holding her right hand up before her chest in a closed fist.

Sheinbaum to present ‘Plan Mexico’ to attract investment in the era of Trump

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The president will share "a portfolio of very important investments” to reassure investors shaken by recent government transitions.

How to deal with Mexican sidewalks — A comprehensive guide for foreigners

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Sidewalks in Mexico are a true peril for pedestrians without the due precautions. Here's how to deal with them.
A man getting a haircut in a local salon

The coolest businesses to make everyday life in Mexico easier — A guide for foreigners

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From local beauty salons to copy and print shops, Mexico is filled with local services that have been around for generations.
Mexican woman dressed as a Catrina and in white skeletal makeup holding Mexican marigolds

Mark your calendar: Here are all the 2025 Mexican public holidays

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Here's a rundown of Mexico's official 2025 holidays, including bank holidays and two new days off being considered by Congress.
Tamaulipas tourism at Playa Miramar

2024 was a record-setting year for tourism in Tamaulipas

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Despite a host of travel warnings, tourist flocked to the Gulf state's popular beaches and magical towns.
Oaxaca budget travel to Monte Albán

How to see Oaxaca on a budget

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It's one of Mexico's must-see states, but how do you travel Oaxaca with limited funds?
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur

NYT names Los Cabos a place to travel in 2025

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A new “wave of exclusive openings” earned this sunny cape city a spot on the New York Times' 2025 list of 52 places to travel.
A man getting a haircut in a local salon

The coolest businesses to make everyday life in Mexico easier — A guide for...

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From local beauty salons to copy and print shops, Mexico is filled with local services that have been around for generations.
Mexican woman dressed as a Catrina and in white skeletal makeup holding Mexican marigolds

Mark your calendar: Here are all the 2025 Mexican public holidays

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Here's a rundown of Mexico's official 2025 holidays, including bank holidays and two new days off being considered by Congress.
A humpback whale on a beach at night

Young humpback whale wrapped in fishing net washes ashore in Mazatlán

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In response to the incident, the mayor of Mazatlán said there needs to be more awareness of the dangers of dumping used fishing nets at sea.
Knocked-down street signs in the México state neighborhood of Colonia 4T

Residents of “Colonia 4T” tear down signs in neighborhood renamed after AMLO achievements

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The México state residents, who clashed with police on Wednesday, say the unexpected renaming has created a bureaucratic nightmare.
Façade of Colegio San José, in Sonora, Mexico

How modern architecture revitalized Sonora

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The Sonoran Desert and breathtaking landscapes have inspired new architects to build the state's new identity.
Image of a luxury hotel in a tropical location, with a rooftop pool with white deck chairs around it, palm trees behind it and buildings in the far left background with wide balconies on each floor, like a hotel.

Kimpton to open hotel and residences in Monterrey

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The hotel and branded residences will be located in Monterrey's Torre Rise, soon to be Latin America's tallest skyscraper.
Zoe Saldana and Sofia Gascon Alarcon in a scene from Emilia Perez

‘Emilia Pérez’ is the most insensitive film I’ve seen in years

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"Emilia Pérez" swept the 82nd Golden Globes Awards, but many in Mexico aren't happy. One Mexican writer tells us why that may be.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum surrounded by Indigenous young women and children, who are smiling, looking at photos on their phone and clamoring for autographs

New section of Mexico’s National Anthropology Museum opens

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The five new rooms in the museum contain 6,000 pre-Columbian and modern pieces, curated with the aid of Indigenous communities.
A cacao ceremony in Mexico

Did the Maya perform cacao ceremonies? No, but here’s why we practice them now

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A cacao ceremony is a celebration of life, comfort and all that is great about Mexican culture.
View from the mirador of San Miguel de Allende

What’s on in San Miguel de Allende in January?

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Charity bazaars, talks with experts and open AI classes are among the activities which kick off the year in Guanajuato's loveliest little city.
Oaxaca budget travel to Monte Albán

How to see Oaxaca on a budget

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It's one of Mexico's must-see states, but how do you travel Oaxaca with limited funds?
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur

NYT names Los Cabos a place to travel in 2025

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A new “wave of exclusive openings” earned this sunny cape city a spot on the New York Times' 2025 list of 52 places to travel.
a cup of Mexican coffee

10 Mexican regional coffee drinks you need to try

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It's one of the world's great coffee producing nations, but which drinks are the most delicious?
An AI image of a nun making rompope. The history of rompope began in Puebla

How nuns in Puebla invented rompope and other iconic culinary favorites

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How did a small band of Pueblan nuns change Mexican culinary history? Well, it all started with a little tipple.
A tiered water collection system in the Cutzamala water system for Mexico City

Mexico City will cut its reliance on water from the Cutzamala System by 50%,...

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Brugada announced the plan at the inauguration of the first Agua Bienestar purification plant, part of a program to provide clean water in low-income areas hit by water shortages.
The Zimapán dam in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Water in Mexico: The communities and companies leading the way to solutions

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Here's a look back at the best of Water in Mexico, a series launched this year by Mexico News Daily that seeks to change the narrative surrounding water resources.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

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Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

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From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Casa Leon Trotsky, Coyoacán, a cool Mexico City museum

10 more off-the-radar museums in Mexico City

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With everything from coffee to communism, the city has plenty of fascinating exhibits on display.
Zoe Saldana and Sofia Gascon Alarcon in a scene from Emilia Perez

‘Emilia Pérez’ is the most insensitive film I’ve seen in years

16
"Emilia Pérez" swept the 82nd Golden Globes Awards, but many in Mexico aren't happy. One Mexican writer tells us why that may be.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum surrounded by Indigenous young women and children, who are smiling, looking at photos on their phone and clamoring for autographs

New section of Mexico’s National Anthropology Museum opens

4
The five new rooms in the museum contain 6,000 pre-Columbian and modern pieces, curated with the aid of Indigenous communities.

What’s on in Oaxaca in January?

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From Cuban beats to local honey and wild parties, Oaxaca has no shortage of energy for the start of 2025.
A cacao ceremony in Mexico

Did the Maya perform cacao ceremonies? No, but here’s why we practice them now

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A cacao ceremony is a celebration of life, comfort and all that is great about Mexican culture.
View from the mirador of San Miguel de Allende

What’s on in San Miguel de Allende in January?

2
Charity bazaars, talks with experts and open AI classes are among the activities which kick off the year in Guanajuato's loveliest little city.
Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, on the north side of Los Angeles, where Mexican firefighters will soon arrive to help

Mexican firefighters head to Los Angeles to assist as devastating wildfires threaten the city

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As multiple blazes push Los Angeles firefighters to the limit, Mexican bomberos are on their way to help.
A humpback whale on a beach at night

Young humpback whale wrapped in fishing net washes ashore in Mazatlán

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In response to the incident, the mayor of Mazatlán said there needs to be more awareness of the dangers of dumping used fishing nets at sea.
Knocked-down street signs in the México state neighborhood of Colonia 4T

Residents of “Colonia 4T” tear down signs in neighborhood renamed after AMLO achievements

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The México state residents, who clashed with police on Wednesday, say the unexpected renaming has created a bureaucratic nightmare.
Natanael Cano

Corrido tumbado star Natanael Cano under government protection after cartel threats

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The musician has been targeted by the Los Mata Salas cartel for his alleged ties to rival criminal groups.
Three tacos gobernador on a brown ceramic plate with limes in background

Tacos gobernador: The consumate Sinaloa taco

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Said to have been invented for the governor of Sinaloa at a Mazatlán restaurant in the 1980s, delicate shrimp and gooey cheese make tacos gobernador an umami delight.
a cup of Mexican coffee

10 Mexican regional coffee drinks you need to try

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It's one of the world's great coffee producing nations, but which drinks are the most delicious?
An AI image of a nun making rompope. The history of rompope began in Puebla

How nuns in Puebla invented rompope and other iconic culinary favorites

2
How did a small band of Pueblan nuns change Mexican culinary history? Well, it all started with a little tipple.
Lodge Cabin in Creel, Chihuahua

Real estate treasures in Chihuahua state you can’t miss in 2025

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Real estate opportunities in Chihuahua range from dreamy, modern lofts to Art Deco treasures in the capital's historic center.
Façade of Colegio San José, in Sonora, Mexico

How modern architecture revitalized Sonora

0
The Sonoran Desert and breathtaking landscapes have inspired new architects to build the state's new identity.
Image of a luxury hotel in a tropical location, with a rooftop pool with white deck chairs around it, palm trees behind it and buildings in the far left background with wide balconies on each floor, like a hotel.

Kimpton to open hotel and residences in Monterrey

0
The hotel and branded residences will be located in Monterrey's Torre Rise, soon to be Latin America's tallest skyscraper.
The Guadalajara hotel zone is the area surrounding the Expo Guadalajara Club, a conglomerate of 19 hotels surrounding the Expo Guadalajara.

Guadalajara hotel area leads the country in convention and business tourism

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Within the next two years, six new hotels plan to open in the city, with a total investment of 2 billion pesos (US $96.4 million).
Dried out soil by a small reservoir in Tequisquiapan, Queretaro

Drought watch: Mexico’s 2025 dry season could last 6 long months

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The Conagua projection could mean another tough year for multiple Mexican states that never fully recouped water lost to drought in 2024. 
A tiered water collection system in the Cutzamala water system for Mexico City

Mexico City will cut its reliance on water from the Cutzamala System by 50%,...

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Brugada announced the plan at the inauguration of the first Agua Bienestar purification plant, part of a program to provide clean water in low-income areas hit by water shortages.
The Zimapán dam in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Water in Mexico: The communities and companies leading the way to solutions

0
Here's a look back at the best of Water in Mexico, a series launched this year by Mexico News Daily that seeks to change the narrative surrounding water resources.

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

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Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

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Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Doosung Tech plant

Korean EV parts manufacturer invests US $25M in Coahuila

0
Local authorities hope to attract other automotive tech companies to the state as they seek to position Monclova as a key player in the growing EV sector. 
Stellantis N.V. is a multinational automotive manufacturing company formed from the merger in 2021 of the Italian–American conglomerate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the French PSA Group.

Stellantis prepares new investments in Mexico in 2025

0
Stellantis' investment will boost production at its Coahuila facility to nearly 1 million vehicle engines, the company said.
An industrial park in Mexico

Industrial parks set to draw US $6B in 2025

0
Three northern locations — Tijuana, Baja California, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey, Nuevo León — are primed to receive the bulk of the investment.
The entrance to the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, where a Canadian man was detained for failing to declare over $100,000.

Canadian tourist arrested in Puerto Vallarta after failing to declare over $100,000

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The man is currently being held at a pre-trial detention center in Puente Grande, Jalisco.
The attack on Benjamin Netanyahu's statue in Mexico City's Wax Museum

Activist attacks statue of Israeli prime minister in Mexico City Wax Museum

12
The pro-Palestine activist covered the statue in red paint — emulating blood — before striking its face with a hammer.
Zoe Saldana and Sofia Gascon Alarcon in a scene from Emilia Perez

‘Emilia Pérez’ is the most insensitive film I’ve seen in years

16
"Emilia Pérez" swept the 82nd Golden Globes Awards, but many in Mexico aren't happy. One Mexican writer tells us why that may be.
Sheinbaum before an early map of Mexico

Sheinbaum responds to Trump: ‘Why don’t we call the US Mexican America?’

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At her Wednesday briefing, the president beamed before an early map of Mexico, using it to counter Trump's recent suggestion that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed.
Mexico forecast podcast

MND Perspectives: Our CEO’s 2024 prediction scorecard

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This week's subscriber-exclusive podcast instalment looks at what we got right and wrong about Mexico in 2024.
Fireworks in Toluca, México state

My 2025 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

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As North America — and the world — face a period of great change and uncertainty, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek ventures an educated guess at what's to come.
Mexican flag at San Jerónimo

How accurate were my predictions for Mexico in 2024? A perspective from our CEO

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At the beginning of the year, our CEO made 17 predictions for Mexico in 2024. Check the scorecard here.
Mexico forecast podcast

MND Perspectives: Our CEO’s 2024 prediction scorecard

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This week's subscriber-exclusive podcast instalment looks at what we got right and wrong about Mexico in 2024.
Fireworks in Toluca, México state

My 2025 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

17
As North America — and the world — face a period of great change and uncertainty, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek ventures an educated guess at what's to come.
Mexican flag at San Jerónimo

How accurate were my predictions for Mexico in 2024? A perspective from our CEO

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At the beginning of the year, our CEO made 17 predictions for Mexico in 2024. Check the scorecard here.