Sunday, November 24, 2024

The tell-tale gringo: how to spot a foreigner in Mexico

When you're a foreigner in Mexico, it's often quite obvious, even when we're trying to blend in.
Plate of pan de cazón

State by Plate: Campeche’s pan de cazón

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The coastal state is as in love with seafood as you might expect - combining the best of surf and turf to create a simple yet delicious delicacy.
Puerto Vallarta Malecón

A local’s guide to Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón

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The Puerto Vallarta Malecón is an icon of Mexican tourism — so here's how to enjoy it best the next time you're in town.
Ponche

Taste of Mexico: Ponche

1
With the weather getting cold — yes, even in Mexico — it must be time for a warming cup of traditional ponche.
Plate of pan de cazón

State by Plate: Campeche’s pan de cazón

0
The coastal state is as in love with seafood as you might expect - combining the best of surf and turf to create a simple yet delicious delicacy.
Puerto Vallarta Malecón

A local’s guide to Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón

2
The Puerto Vallarta Malecón is an icon of Mexican tourism — so here's how to enjoy it best the next time you're in town.
Ponche

Taste of Mexico: Ponche

1
With the weather getting cold — yes, even in Mexico — it must be time for a warming cup of traditional ponche.
An SUV drives down a highway in Mexico towards distant green mountains

Is taking a road trip in Mexico a crazy idea? A perspective from our...

25
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the trials and joys of a recent road trip through Mexico.
Los Cabos road trip destination.

The Los Cabos road trip guide – where to go and why

0
Hire a car and cruise the highways of Baja California Sur, taking in the hidden gems and dazzling vistas along the way.
Foreigners in Mexico are bringing an eroding gentrification phenomenon that heavily affects the local population.

The tell-tale gringo: how to spot a foreigner in Mexico

14
When you're a foreigner in Mexico, it's often quite obvious, even when we're trying to blend in.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium during her morning press conference in front of a Mexican flag

Sheinbaum responds to Canada’s free trade doubts: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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The president also refuted the idea that Mexico is a transshipment hub for Chinese goods, a frequent Trump claim.
CJNG drug lord Cristian "El Guacho" Gutiérrez Ochoa poses for a photo holding a rooster

CJNG leader ‘El Guacho’ arrested in California after faking his own death

1
As prosecutors closed in on the cartel, one leader faked his death and fled to live in the U.S. under a new identity.
A group of migrants gather in the courtyard of a compound in Oaxaca, shortly after their rescue by government officials

174 migrants, including 41 minors, rescued in Oaxaca

0
Officials reported that some of those rescued were being held against their will.
Musicians to play Mexican regional music and raise funds in the wake of unemployment and business closures caused by the recent wave of cartel violence

Culiacán banda extravaganza aids Sinaloa families affected by violence

0
With dozens of traditional musicians and more than a metric ton of shrimp aguachile, the event sought to bring joy to a troubled city.
Façade of Palacio de Bellas Artes Museum in Mexico City.

Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes celebrates its 90th anniversary

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The museum is offering talks, exhibits and live music to celebrate one of Mexico's most important cultural venues.
A carnicería displays meat cuts and prices

Declining inflation fails to bring relief for food prices

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While fruit and vegetable prices rose to over 18% in early November, overall inflation is trending down.
An SUV drives down a highway in Mexico towards distant green mountains

Is taking a road trip in Mexico a crazy idea? A perspective from our CEO

25
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the trials and joys of a recent road trip through Mexico.
Los Cabos road trip destination.

The Los Cabos road trip guide – where to go and why

0
Hire a car and cruise the highways of Baja California Sur, taking in the hidden gems and dazzling vistas along the way.
Foreigners in Mexico are bringing an eroding gentrification phenomenon that heavily affects the local population.

The tell-tale gringo: how to spot a foreigner in Mexico

14
When you're a foreigner in Mexico, it's often quite obvious, even when we're trying to blend in.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stands at a podium during her morning press conference in front of a Mexican flag

Sheinbaum responds to Canada’s free trade doubts: Friday’s mañanera recapped

3
The president also refuted the idea that Mexico is a transshipment hub for Chinese goods, a frequent Trump claim.
CJNG drug lord Cristian "El Guacho" Gutiérrez Ochoa poses for a photo holding a rooster

CJNG leader ‘El Guacho’ arrested in California after faking his own death

1
As prosecutors closed in on the cartel, one leader faked his death and fled to live in the U.S. under a new identity.
A group of migrants gather in the courtyard of a compound in Oaxaca, shortly after their rescue by government officials

174 migrants, including 41 minors, rescued in Oaxaca

0
Officials reported that some of those rescued were being held against their will.
A carnicería displays meat cuts and prices

Declining inflation fails to bring relief for food prices

1
While fruit and vegetable prices rose to over 18% in early November, overall inflation is trending down.
Today, a tsunami of Chinese cars and trucks is pouring into Mexico — and flying out of showrooms.

Analysis: Chinese cars pour in to Mexico, rattling the USMCA

25
Did Mexico help China meddle with the USMCA? Auto industry expert Michael Dunne weighs in.
A single woman looks out over Mexico City.

Therapy Talk: Jenna on leaving Mexico in search of a partner 

7
Dating in Mexico can be a minefield for women, but as Jenna explains, there could be more to it than you first think.
Male owner of Mexican company Yumari holding an oversized model of a bank check made out to the company for 100,000 US dollars standing next to a woman from the company Encapsulat holding up a check made out to Encapsulat for US $75,000. The pair are flanked at either end by two Saudi officials in traditional headdress and golden robes.

Mexican startup wins a top prize in 2024 Entrepreneurship World Cup

0
The Mexican company Yumari won the top prize in the Early Stage category for its platform linking Mexican suppliers to foreign manufacturers.
exploring Mexico

The funnest way I’ve found to explore Mexico

9
The discovery of a Mexico-themed scratch map inspired one writer to explore every corner of Mexico on a completionist quest like no other.
Today, a tsunami of Chinese cars and trucks is pouring into Mexico — and flying out of showrooms.

Analysis: Chinese cars pour in to Mexico, rattling the USMCA

25
Did Mexico help China meddle with the USMCA? Auto industry expert Michael Dunne weighs in.
Manufacturing drinks

Mexico attracts US $64.7B in private investment through Q3 2024

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Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbed to $35.7 billion in September, coming within striking distance of the 2023 record of $36 billion.
Nearshoring podcast

MND Perspectives: Will Mexico benefit from nearshoring?

2
Our subscriber-only podcast asks: Will unprecedented foreign investment bring prosperity for Mexicans, or will it simply siphon wealth from the country elsewhere?
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.43
CAD
14.61
Workers in lab coats and hard hats watch another worker in a Mexican factory

Preliminary economic data indicates a weak start to the fourth quarter of 2024

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Though the economy has stagnated in recent months, it has still grown compared to last fall.
Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard sitting at a panel discussion table onstage with his name placard in front of him and a jug of water. Behind him is a projection screen with images of the Mexican, Canadian and US flags and Spanish words saying "International Seminar: North America: What lies ahead"

How much has China actually invested in Mexico?

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Chinese investment in Mexico has provoked threats and warnings from U.S. and Canadian politicians lately. Reporter Peter Davies examines the data.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.43
CAD
14.61
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard

Economy Minister: Eliminating watchdog agencies doesn’t violate USMCA free trade deal

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Nonetheless, the Mexican Congress has modified the proposal to create one "technically independent" agency to comply with the free trade deal.
President Claudia Sheinbaum holds up her closed right hand while making a point while standing at the presidential podium during her Nov. 21 press conference at Mexico's National Palace.

Sheinbaum says audits found ‘corruption’ at Mexico’s INAI: the mañanera recapped

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At her Thursday's press conference, the president discussed why ending Mexico's transparency agency was a good idea and U.S. mass deportations was a bad one.
Foreigners in Mexico are bringing an eroding gentrification phenomenon that heavily affects the local population.

The tell-tale gringo: how to spot a foreigner in Mexico

14
When you're a foreigner in Mexico, it's often quite obvious, even when we're trying to blend in.
A single woman looks out over Mexico City.

Therapy Talk: Jenna on leaving Mexico in search of a partner 

7
Dating in Mexico can be a minefield for women, but as Jenna explains, there could be more to it than you first think.
Residents fill their list at a grocery store, at the Central de Abastos, Mexico City.

Find what you need in your local tiendita with just these brand names

0
It's always handy to know the basic terms you'll need to navigate everyday shopping - but it turns out some of them aren't what you'd think at all!
Puerto Vallarta Malecón

A local’s guide to Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón

2
The Puerto Vallarta Malecón is an icon of Mexican tourism — so here's how to enjoy it best the next time you're in town.
Los Cabos road trip destination.

The Los Cabos road trip guide – where to go and why

0
Hire a car and cruise the highways of Baja California Sur, taking in the hidden gems and dazzling vistas along the way.
Los Pinos beach, Veracruz

A night under the stars on the most pristine beach in Veracruz

0
While not as famous as the Yucatán or the Pacific coast, the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico offer visitors the chance to really enjoy nature.
A single woman looks out over Mexico City.

Therapy Talk: Jenna on leaving Mexico in search of a partner 

7
Dating in Mexico can be a minefield for women, but as Jenna explains, there could be more to it than you first think.
Residents fill their list at a grocery store, at the Central de Abastos, Mexico City.

Find what you need in your local tiendita with just these brand names

0
It's always handy to know the basic terms you'll need to navigate everyday shopping - but it turns out some of them aren't what you'd think at all!
A group of migrants gather in the courtyard of a compound in Oaxaca, shortly after their rescue by government officials

174 migrants, including 41 minors, rescued in Oaxaca

0
Officials reported that some of those rescued were being held against their will.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri, left, and rocker Sammy Hagar, right, holding boxes and a bottle of their brand of tequila, Santo as they pose for a publicity photo

Did someone steal 24,240 bottles of Guy Fieri’s tequila?

3
Details are still unclear, but what is known is that a delivery of US $385,000 of Santos tequila – a brand founded by Fieri and Sammy Hagar in 2017 – has vanished en route from Jalisco.
Be Grand Ocean Nuevo Nayarit, designed by the firm Legorreta, will be the brand's first beachfront apartment complex.

Be Grand commits US $204M to luxury developments in CDMX, Nuevo Nayarit

1
The investment will be split between a fifth Be Grand Alto tower in Polanco, and a first-of-its-kind Be Grand Ocean Nuevo Nayarit.

9 of Mexico’s coolest real estate offerings and where to find them

3
On mountains, coasts, lakes and in forests, here are some of the most incredible homes across Mexico that are currently on the market.
Façade of Palacio de Bellas Artes Museum in Mexico City.

Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes celebrates its 90th anniversary

0
The museum is offering talks, exhibits and live music to celebrate one of Mexico's most important cultural venues.
Pedro Páramo Netflix

Rodrigo Prieto’s ‘Pedro Páramo’ is a sharp reinterpretation of the Mexican classic

2
Juan Rulfo's magnum opus is brought back to the screen again in what might be the best interpretation yet.
Mexico enjoyed 79% possession and outshot Honduras 27 to 9 during Tuesday's Concacaf match-up in Toluca.

El Tri comes back: 4-0 blowout sends Honduras packing, Mexico to semifinals

0
El Tri looked crisp from the outset on Tuesday night, securing a 4-2 aggregate victory that advances Mexico to the Concacaf Nations League semifinal match against Canada.
Michel Crónicas

Appreciating the everyday: Cuban TikToker highlights Mexico City’s unsung freedoms

1
The TikToker highlighted aspects of Mexico City life that chilangos (residents of the capital) take for granted, like widespread public transport and "many kinds of bread."
Los Cabos road trip destination.

The Los Cabos road trip guide – where to go and why

0
Hire a car and cruise the highways of Baja California Sur, taking in the hidden gems and dazzling vistas along the way.
Los Pinos beach, Veracruz

A night under the stars on the most pristine beach in Veracruz

0
While not as famous as the Yucatán or the Pacific coast, the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico offer visitors the chance to really enjoy nature.
Ponche

Taste of Mexico: Ponche

1
With the weather getting cold — yes, even in Mexico — it must be time for a warming cup of traditional ponche.
Classical turkey sandwich

Spice up your sandwich game: Mezcal glazed turkey torta recipe

1
Transform that turkey from a dull piece of meat to a smoky masterpiece with the help of Mexico's most famous spirit.
Young Siemens Mexico employees smile and pose for a photo with a tank full of experimentally grown lettuce

Siemens shows how industry can help solve Mexico’s water and energy challenges: A perspective...

5
MND CEO Travis Bembenek sat down with the president of Siemens Mexico to discuss how tech can help solve Mexico's most pressing problems.
Solmar Golf Links

How much water do Los Cabos golf courses actually use?

1
A golfing Mecca in the heart of the desert is unlikely to be environmentally friendly - but Los Cabos' golf courses are much more sustainable than you might think.

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

0
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.
Musicians to play Mexican regional music and raise funds in the wake of unemployment and business closures caused by the recent wave of cartel violence

Culiacán banda extravaganza aids Sinaloa families affected by violence

0
With dozens of traditional musicians and more than a metric ton of shrimp aguachile, the event sought to bring joy to a troubled city.
Façade of Palacio de Bellas Artes Museum in Mexico City.

Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes celebrates its 90th anniversary

0
The museum is offering talks, exhibits and live music to celebrate one of Mexico's most important cultural venues.
Pedro Páramo Netflix

Rodrigo Prieto’s ‘Pedro Páramo’ is a sharp reinterpretation of the Mexican classic

2
Juan Rulfo's magnum opus is brought back to the screen again in what might be the best interpretation yet.
Orbita, one of the best clubs in CDMX

The coolest places to go out in Mexico City right now, according to a music lover

0
Whether you crave the jukebox, a vinyl DJ or even a cup of coffee, there's a nightspot for you in the Mexican capital.
Mexico enjoyed 79% possession and outshot Honduras 27 to 9 during Tuesday's Concacaf match-up in Toluca.

El Tri comes back: 4-0 blowout sends Honduras packing, Mexico to semifinals

0
El Tri looked crisp from the outset on Tuesday night, securing a 4-2 aggregate victory that advances Mexico to the Concacaf Nations League semifinal match against Canada.
Michel Crónicas

Appreciating the everyday: Cuban TikToker highlights Mexico City’s unsung freedoms

1
The TikToker highlighted aspects of Mexico City life that chilangos (residents of the capital) take for granted, like widespread public transport and "many kinds of bread."
CJNG drug lord Cristian "El Guacho" Gutiérrez Ochoa poses for a photo holding a rooster

CJNG leader ‘El Guacho’ arrested in California after faking his own death

1
As prosecutors closed in on the cartel, one leader faked his death and fled to live in the U.S. under a new identity.
A group of migrants gather in the courtyard of a compound in Oaxaca, shortly after their rescue by government officials

174 migrants, including 41 minors, rescued in Oaxaca

0
Officials reported that some of those rescued were being held against their will.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri, left, and rocker Sammy Hagar, right, holding boxes and a bottle of their brand of tequila, Santo as they pose for a publicity photo

Did someone steal 24,240 bottles of Guy Fieri’s tequila?

3
Details are still unclear, but what is known is that a delivery of US $385,000 of Santos tequila – a brand founded by Fieri and Sammy Hagar in 2017 – has vanished en route from Jalisco.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum at a podium talking to reporters about Mexico's national water plan at a press conference.

Mexico’s new national water plan to review over 100K water concessions

3
"What we want is for water that isn't being used to be returned to the nation," President Sheinbaum told reporters at a press conference Thursday.
Plate of pan de cazón

State by Plate: Campeche’s pan de cazón

0
The coastal state is as in love with seafood as you might expect - combining the best of surf and turf to create a simple yet delicious delicacy.
Ponche

Taste of Mexico: Ponche

1
With the weather getting cold — yes, even in Mexico — it must be time for a warming cup of traditional ponche.
Classical turkey sandwich

Spice up your sandwich game: Mezcal glazed turkey torta recipe

1
Transform that turkey from a dull piece of meat to a smoky masterpiece with the help of Mexico's most famous spirit.
Street view of Calle Juárez (Villahermosa, Tabasco)

What makes this Tabasco city a real estate hotspot?

1
The Tabasco state capital is seeing a surge in real estate values as it's finally recognized as a gem of colonial Mexico.
Be Grand Ocean Nuevo Nayarit, designed by the firm Legorreta, will be the brand's first beachfront apartment complex.

Be Grand commits US $204M to luxury developments in CDMX, Nuevo Nayarit

1
The investment will be split between a fifth Be Grand Alto tower in Polanco, and a first-of-its-kind Be Grand Ocean Nuevo Nayarit.

9 of Mexico’s coolest real estate offerings and where to find them

3
On mountains, coasts, lakes and in forests, here are some of the most incredible homes across Mexico that are currently on the market.
Front of an IKEA store, a blue corrugated metal facade with the yellow IKEA logo's letters in all caps in the top left of the photo.

IKEA to open its largest store in Mexico next week in Guadalajara

1
The director of IKEA's newest and largest store in Mexico said that the company expects 60,000 visitors in its opening month.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum at a podium talking to reporters about Mexico's national water plan at a press conference.

Mexico’s new national water plan to review over 100K water concessions

3
"What we want is for water that isn't being used to be returned to the nation," President Sheinbaum told reporters at a press conference Thursday.
Young Siemens Mexico employees smile and pose for a photo with a tank full of experimentally grown lettuce

Siemens shows how industry can help solve Mexico’s water and energy challenges: A perspective...

5
MND CEO Travis Bembenek sat down with the president of Siemens Mexico to discuss how tech can help solve Mexico's most pressing problems.
Solmar Golf Links

How much water do Los Cabos golf courses actually use?

1
A golfing Mecca in the heart of the desert is unlikely to be environmentally friendly - but Los Cabos' golf courses are much more sustainable than you might think.

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
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?

0
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.
Today, a tsunami of Chinese cars and trucks is pouring into Mexico — and flying out of showrooms.

Analysis: Chinese cars pour in to Mexico, rattling the USMCA

25
Did Mexico help China meddle with the USMCA? Auto industry expert Michael Dunne weighs in.
Manufacturing drinks

Mexico attracts US $64.7B in private investment through Q3 2024

0
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbed to $35.7 billion in September, coming within striking distance of the 2023 record of $36 billion.
Nearshoring podcast

MND Perspectives: Will Mexico benefit from nearshoring?

2
Our subscriber-only podcast asks: Will unprecedented foreign investment bring prosperity for Mexicans, or will it simply siphon wealth from the country elsewhere?
Today, a tsunami of Chinese cars and trucks is pouring into Mexico — and flying out of showrooms.

Analysis: Chinese cars pour in to Mexico, rattling the USMCA

25
Did Mexico help China meddle with the USMCA? Auto industry expert Michael Dunne weighs in.
A single woman looks out over Mexico City.

Therapy Talk: Jenna on leaving Mexico in search of a partner 

7
Dating in Mexico can be a minefield for women, but as Jenna explains, there could be more to it than you first think.
Male owner of Mexican company Yumari holding an oversized model of a bank check made out to the company for 100,000 US dollars standing next to a woman from the company Encapsulat holding up a check made out to Encapsulat for US $75,000. The pair are flanked at either end by two Saudi officials in traditional headdress and golden robes.

Mexican startup wins a top prize in 2024 Entrepreneurship World Cup

0
The Mexican company Yumari won the top prize in the Early Stage category for its platform linking Mexican suppliers to foreign manufacturers.
exploring Mexico

The funnest way I’ve found to explore Mexico

9
The discovery of a Mexico-themed scratch map inspired one writer to explore every corner of Mexico on a completionist quest like no other.
An SUV drives down a highway in Mexico towards distant green mountains

Is taking a road trip in Mexico a crazy idea? A perspective from our...

25
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the trials and joys of a recent road trip through Mexico.
Young Siemens Mexico employees smile and pose for a photo with a tank full of experimentally grown lettuce

Siemens shows how industry can help solve Mexico’s water and energy challenges: A perspective...

5
MND CEO Travis Bembenek sat down with the president of Siemens Mexico to discuss how tech can help solve Mexico's most pressing problems.
Mexico News Daily podcast

Introducing MND Deep Dive and MND Perspectives – two exciting new AI audio products...

12
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek unveils exclusive new features to help bring subscribers closer to the issues that really matter to them.
An SUV drives down a highway in Mexico towards distant green mountains

Is taking a road trip in Mexico a crazy idea? A perspective from our...

25
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the trials and joys of a recent road trip through Mexico.
Young Siemens Mexico employees smile and pose for a photo with a tank full of experimentally grown lettuce

Siemens shows how industry can help solve Mexico’s water and energy challenges: A perspective...

5
MND CEO Travis Bembenek sat down with the president of Siemens Mexico to discuss how tech can help solve Mexico's most pressing problems.
Mexico News Daily podcast

Introducing MND Deep Dive and MND Perspectives – two exciting new AI audio products...

12
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek unveils exclusive new features to help bring subscribers closer to the issues that really matter to them.