Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs!

What are these tariffs even about, anyway?
Oaxaca police investigating

What we know about the 10 local students abducted in Oaxaca

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Authorities announced an arrest on Monday after 10 young people from Tlaxcala were abducted in Oaxaca in late February, but many questions remain unanswered.
Facade of the entrance to a Walmart store in Mexico.

Walmart México to invest US $123M throughout state of Tamaulipas

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Walmart México already has invested in 77 stores and clubs in the state that provide a total of 3,800 permanent direct jobs, according to the company.
Giraffe

Mystery giraffes seen roaming Coahuila countryside

0
For the second time in the past four months, giraffes have been spotted roaming freely in Coahuila, leaving authorities and residents perplexed.
Oaxaca police investigating

What we know about the 10 local students abducted in Oaxaca

0
Authorities announced an arrest on Monday after 10 young people from Tlaxcala were abducted in Oaxaca in late February, but many questions remain unanswered.
Facade of the entrance to a Walmart store in Mexico.

Walmart México to invest US $123M throughout state of Tamaulipas

0
Walmart México already has invested in 77 stores and clubs in the state that provide a total of 3,800 permanent direct jobs, according to the company.
Giraffe

Mystery giraffes seen roaming Coahuila countryside

0
For the second time in the past four months, giraffes have been spotted roaming freely in Coahuila, leaving authorities and residents perplexed.
A passenger sitting in a chair at a gate in an empty section of an airport. In the background are large windows showing a plane parked on the runway, with its nose facing the window.

Cancún International Airport passenger traffic slumps in February

0
Cancún International Airport saw an annual decline of 9.1% in passenger traffic in February, yet another of several monthly decreases since the summer.
Oaxaca bus crash that claimed the lives of 19 people, reportedly supporters of the Morena party

Deadly bus crashes in Durango and Oaxaca kill 33, injure dozens

1
Mexico suffered two deadly bus accidents within hours on Monday that claimed the lives of 19 in Oaxaca and 14 in Durango.
Mexico's southeastern states require major investment in order for the region to take full advantage of its available energy and water resources, according to a new UNAM report.

Study: Mexico’s Southeast requires 17 billion pesos in water investment

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Mexico’s southeastern states are attracting increasing attention as FDI and nearshoring destinations, but a growing water crisis could bring that to a halt.

Looking at Mexico, Mexico Looks Back: a photography book review with excerpts

0
Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to baring the soul of a nation.
The Palacio de Bellas Artes surrounded by blooming jacaranda trees

The best Mexico City staycation plans this Spring Break

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Enjoy the greatest city in the world at its most empty with these fun, free and fabulous activities.
View of Guadalajara showing its abundance of trees.

Arbor Day Foundation recognizes 27 ‘Tree Cities’ in Mexico

1
Guadalajara, Mérida and Toluca have been honored as Tree Cities for six consecutive years for their dedication to planting and maintaining healthy trees in an urban environment.
President Sheinbaum, visible at a podium behind a sea of silhouettes, points to the crowd to call on a reporter

No land grab in Vulcan dispute, Sheinbaum says: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum responded to U.S. Republicans' concerns about a land dispute with a U.S. company and Maya Train funding.
A woman with a long ponytail and wide smile runs past the camera wearing a blue and yellow soccer jersey

Epic scorpion kick goal by Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle goes viral

0
The feat could place Ovalle in the running for soccer's most spectacular goal of the year, an award no Mexican has ever won.
In a video announcing the appointment of Edgar Amador Zamora, President Sheinbaum described the departing finance minister (L) Rogelio Ramírez de la O as Mexico's "best economist."

Sheinbaum appoints Amador as finance minister after Ramírez steps down

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Former Bank of Mexico adviser Edgar Amador will be Mexico's new finance minister, though Rogelio Ramírez de la O will continue to advise the president on international affairs.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard gestures while standing at a podium as President Claudia Sheinbaum looks on

Ebrard: Up to 90% of exports to US could avoid tariffs

6
Between 10% and 12% of Mexican exporters will be unable to comply with the new deal and will face tariffs, according to government estimates.
President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump delays Mexico tariffs after ‘excellent and respectful’ call with Sheinbaum

29
"Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border," Trump wrote in reference to his Mexican counterpart.
U.S. President Trump's speech to Congress

Fact check: Which of Trump’s statements about Mexico to Congress were true?

18
President Trump mentioned Mexico on several occasions in his nearly two-hour speech to a joint session of the United States Congress on Tuesday night.
A passenger sitting in a chair at a gate in an empty section of an airport. In the background are large windows showing a plane parked on the runway, with its nose facing the window.

Cancún International Airport passenger traffic slumps in February

0
Cancún International Airport saw an annual decline of 9.1% in passenger traffic in February, yet another of several monthly decreases since the summer.
Oaxaca bus crash that claimed the lives of 19 people, reportedly supporters of the Morena party

Deadly bus crashes in Durango and Oaxaca kill 33, injure dozens

1
Mexico suffered two deadly bus accidents within hours on Monday that claimed the lives of 19 in Oaxaca and 14 in Durango.
Mexico's southeastern states require major investment in order for the region to take full advantage of its available energy and water resources, according to a new UNAM report.

Study: Mexico’s Southeast requires 17 billion pesos in water investment

0
Mexico’s southeastern states are attracting increasing attention as FDI and nearshoring destinations, but a growing water crisis could bring that to a halt.

Looking at Mexico, Mexico Looks Back: a photography book review with excerpts

0
Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to baring the soul of a nation.
The Palacio de Bellas Artes surrounded by blooming jacaranda trees

The best Mexico City staycation plans this Spring Break

0
Enjoy the greatest city in the world at its most empty with these fun, free and fabulous activities.
View of Guadalajara showing its abundance of trees.

Arbor Day Foundation recognizes 27 ‘Tree Cities’ in Mexico

1
Guadalajara, Mérida and Toluca have been honored as Tree Cities for six consecutive years for their dedication to planting and maintaining healthy trees in an urban environment.
Facade of the entrance to a Walmart store in Mexico.

Walmart México to invest US $123M throughout state of Tamaulipas

0
Walmart México already has invested in 77 stores and clubs in the state that provide a total of 3,800 permanent direct jobs, according to the company.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in a pink dress looks out over a crowd in Mexico City Zócalo with the National Palace and a Mexican flag in the background

Something fascinating is brewing among the Mexican people: A perspective from our CEO

30
In the midst of adversity, Mexicans are more united than ever, writes Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek.
Mexican President Claudia SHeinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her morning press conference. Her expression is grim as she listens to a reporter speaking who is not in the photo.

What should Mexico’s Sheinbaum say to the American people today? A perspective from our CEO

27
As Mexico wakes up on Tuesday to a new trade relationship with the United States, our CEO reflects on what's at stake for the people of both nations.
A map showing China's dominance as the primary trade partner of most countries in the world

A wake up call for the US, Mexico and Canada in one simple picture:...

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what Trump's rough dealings with trade allies means for China.
Carlos Pérez Ricart

The history behind Trump’s pledge to ‘take care of’ Mexico’s cartels: Our CEO interviews...

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with Carlos Pérez Ricart to talk about Trump and the history of U.S. intervention in Mexico.
President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump delays Mexico tariffs after ‘excellent and respectful’ call with Sheinbaum

29
"Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border," Trump wrote in reference to his Mexican counterpart.
A young female Mexican worker wearing a factory-floor apron and hardhat as she uses a high-powered screwdriver on the steering wheel colum of a half-assembled vehicle

Trump gives automakers in Mexico a brief reprieve on tariffs

13
Trump reportedly told the three automakers requesting the reprieve that they should start preparing to move to the U.S. to avoid paying tariffs.
An empty warehouse or industrial space in Mexico

Occupation of industrial warehouses in Mexico slows down

3
After four record-breaking years, protectionism and the possibility of a U.S. recession is hitting both foreign and Mexican companies.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.27
CAD
14.04
Mexico exported 258,952 light vehicles in February 2025, a 9.2% decrease compared to the 285,330 units it shipped abroad in February 2024.

Mexico’s auto exports fall for third straight month

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In the first two months of 2025, light-vehicle exports from Mexico are down 11.4% as the auto sector tries to tip-toe around tariffs.
A yellow Mercado Libre airplane takes off from a runway

Mercado Libre announces plan to invest US $3.4B in Mexico this year

2
The figure is almost a billion dollars more than the company originally planned.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
20.27
CAD
14.04
President Claudia Sheinbaum smiles from behind a podium at her morning press conference

The peso holds steady amid tariff uncertainty: Friday’s mañanera recapped

6
Sheinbaum discussed the peso's stability and her recent conversation with Trump at the last morning press conference of the week.
President Claudia Sheinbaum standing at the presidential podium at the National Palace with a wide smile as she gazes out at reporters off camera. Behind her is a large Mexican flag on a post and a wall with the logo of Sheinbaum's admnistration: an illustration of a young Indigenous Mexican woman in side profile looking off into the distance, standing in front of the Mexican flag.

‘We continue to work together’: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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A jovial President Sheinbaum celebrated her successful call Thursday with Donald Trump that she told reporters convinced him to pause U.S. tariffs on Mexico.

Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs!

11
What are these tariffs even about, anyway?
A cell phone displaying the amazon logo

Amazon in Mexico — it’s a bit different

14
It's just like the one you had back home, except when it isn't.
Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump and Sheinbaum: BFFs?

17
Columnist Sarah DeVries takes a look at the unlikely pairing of Trump and Sheinbaum — and what the future might hold for the pair
A passenger sitting in a chair at a gate in an empty section of an airport. In the background are large windows showing a plane parked on the runway, with its nose facing the window.

Cancún International Airport passenger traffic slumps in February

0
Cancún International Airport saw an annual decline of 9.1% in passenger traffic in February, yet another of several monthly decreases since the summer.
Riviera Nayarit

Which Puerto Vallarta beach town is right for you?

1
From Costalegre to the Riviera Nayarit, which of these breathtaking beach escapes is calling your name?
One day in San José del Cabo needs something from this list

A perfect day in San José del Cabo: A guide for the quintessential 24-hour visit

1
If you've only got one day in San José del Cabo, how do you fit in all that luxury living? Why, like this of course.
A cell phone displaying the amazon logo

Amazon in Mexico — it’s a bit different

14
It's just like the one you had back home, except when it isn't.
Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump and Sheinbaum: BFFs?

17
Columnist Sarah DeVries takes a look at the unlikely pairing of Trump and Sheinbaum — and what the future might hold for the pair
Mexican President Claudia SHeinbaum standing at the presidential podium during her morning press conference. Her expression is grim as she listens to a reporter speaking who is not in the photo.

What should Mexico’s Sheinbaum say to the American people today? A perspective from our CEO

27
As Mexico wakes up on Tuesday to a new trade relationship with the United States, our CEO reflects on what's at stake for the people of both nations.
A map showing China's dominance as the primary trade partner of most countries in the world

A wake up call for the US, Mexico and Canada in one simple picture:...

23
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on what Trump's rough dealings with trade allies means for China.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

2
Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!
Maquizcóatl Credenza is a work by Andrés Gutiérrez and is inspired by Maquizcóatl, the two-headed serpent, symbol of justice and karma in Aztec culture.

Originario: When Mexico’s past, future and kitsch collide

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An Aztec god, some bright colors and a time-capsule to another age: all in a day's work for this Mexico City design team.
Felix Sommerfeld, Francisco I. Madero and two other men.

Who was the Mexican Revolution’s German 007 and whose side was he on?

2
The name's Sommerfeld, Felix Sommerfeld, and he was once one of Mexico's most powerful men — and a foreign spy.
View of Guadalajara showing its abundance of trees.

Arbor Day Foundation recognizes 27 ‘Tree Cities’ in Mexico

1
Guadalajara, Mérida and Toluca have been honored as Tree Cities for six consecutive years for their dedication to planting and maintaining healthy trees in an urban environment.
A woman with a long ponytail and wide smile runs past the camera wearing a blue and yellow soccer jersey

Epic scorpion kick goal by Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle goes viral

0
The feat could place Ovalle in the running for soccer's most spectacular goal of the year, an award no Mexican has ever won.
Riviera Nayarit

Which Puerto Vallarta beach town is right for you?

1
From Costalegre to the Riviera Nayarit, which of these breathtaking beach escapes is calling your name?
One day in San José del Cabo needs something from this list

A perfect day in San José del Cabo: A guide for the quintessential 24-hour...

1
If you've only got one day in San José del Cabo, how do you fit in all that luxury living? Why, like this of course.
Various shades of Mexican chorizo

State By Plate: The chorizo of México state

2
A centuries-old sausage imported from Spain has literally shaped the Valley of Mexico, its people and its cuisine.
Baskets of wild quelites

Taste of Mexico: Quelites

5
These might technically count as "tastes" of Mexico, but either way, they're an essential part of the flavor that you know and love.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in Durango, ceremonially shoveling a pile of debris as part of a tour of a new water treatment plant coming online near Durango city, Mexico, in March.

New plant to provide clean water to the 200K residents of thirsty Durango city

1
The state capital of Durango badly needs the new Guadalupe Victoria water treatment plant to replace the city's use of contaminated wells caused by aquifer overexploitation.
Cracks run through the dirt in a dried-out reservoir, representing intense drought in northwest Mexico

‘Exceptional’ drought continues to intensify in northwest Mexico

0
Sinaloa has been particularly hard-hit, with half of the state's agricultural land lying fallow this year due to lack of water.

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.

Looking at Mexico, Mexico Looks Back: a photography book review with excerpts

0
Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to baring the soul of a nation.
Maquizcóatl Credenza is a work by Andrés Gutiérrez and is inspired by Maquizcóatl, the two-headed serpent, symbol of justice and karma in Aztec culture.

Originario: When Mexico’s past, future and kitsch collide

0
An Aztec god, some bright colors and a time-capsule to another age: all in a day's work for this Mexico City design team.
Felix Sommerfeld, Francisco I. Madero and two other men.

Who was the Mexican Revolution’s German 007 and whose side was he on?

2
The name's Sommerfeld, Felix Sommerfeld, and he was once one of Mexico's most powerful men — and a foreign spy.
The Palacio de Bellas Artes surrounded by blooming jacaranda trees

The best Mexico City staycation plans this Spring Break

0
Enjoy the greatest city in the world at its most empty with these fun, free and fabulous activities.
View of Guadalajara showing its abundance of trees.

Arbor Day Foundation recognizes 27 ‘Tree Cities’ in Mexico

1
Guadalajara, Mérida and Toluca have been honored as Tree Cities for six consecutive years for their dedication to planting and maintaining healthy trees in an urban environment.
A woman with a long ponytail and wide smile runs past the camera wearing a blue and yellow soccer jersey

Epic scorpion kick goal by Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle goes viral

0
The feat could place Ovalle in the running for soccer's most spectacular goal of the year, an award no Mexican has ever won.
Mexican man in his 40s with a five o'clock shadow and close cropped hair. He's wearing a suit and standing at Mexico's presidential podium with two miniature microphones. Behind him is the black-and-white logo of the current Mexican government, an indigenous Mexican woman in profile, with the Mexican flag behind her.

Mexican authorities cooperating with FBI to find fugitive Canadian Olympian: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Last Thursday, the FBI announced that former Olympic snowboarder and Canadian national Ryan James Wedding, 43, had been added to its "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List."
Oaxaca police investigating

What we know about the 10 local students abducted in Oaxaca

0
Authorities announced an arrest on Monday after 10 young people from Tlaxcala were abducted in Oaxaca in late February, but many questions remain unanswered.
Giraffe

Mystery giraffes seen roaming Coahuila countryside

0
For the second time in the past four months, giraffes have been spotted roaming freely in Coahuila, leaving authorities and residents perplexed.
Oaxaca bus crash that claimed the lives of 19 people, reportedly supporters of the Morena party

Deadly bus crashes in Durango and Oaxaca kill 33, injure dozens

1
Mexico suffered two deadly bus accidents within hours on Monday that claimed the lives of 19 in Oaxaca and 14 in Durango.
Valquirico, Tlaxcala

Tiny Tlaxcala offers Mexico living like no other

1
It's Mexico's safest state — and one of the fastest growing economically, just two amazing reasons why Tlaxcala could be right for you.
Mexican design 2025

Design forecast 2025: Maye Ruiz on this year’s hottest trends

0
When it comes to design, it's best to get your predictions from the pros - so we did exactly that.
La Mexicana Park in Cuajimalpa

Buying in Mexico City? Here’s what’s hot in 2025

2
Ever wondered what life would be like if you could wake up in a Colonial Coyoacán estate? Perhaps, 2025 will be your year!
Mexico's southeastern states require major investment in order for the region to take full advantage of its available energy and water resources, according to a new UNAM report.

Study: Mexico’s Southeast requires 17 billion pesos in water investment

0
Mexico’s southeastern states are attracting increasing attention as FDI and nearshoring destinations, but a growing water crisis could bring that to a halt.
President Claudia Sheinbaum in Durango, ceremonially shoveling a pile of debris as part of a tour of a new water treatment plant coming online near Durango city, Mexico, in March.

New plant to provide clean water to the 200K residents of thirsty Durango city

1
The state capital of Durango badly needs the new Guadalupe Victoria water treatment plant to replace the city's use of contaminated wells caused by aquifer overexploitation.
Cracks run through the dirt in a dried-out reservoir, representing intense drought in northwest Mexico

‘Exceptional’ drought continues to intensify in northwest Mexico

0
Sinaloa has been particularly hard-hit, with half of the state's agricultural land lying fallow this year due to lack of water.

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.
President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump delays Mexico tariffs after ‘excellent and respectful’ call with Sheinbaum

29
"Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border," Trump wrote in reference to his Mexican counterpart.
A young female Mexican worker wearing a factory-floor apron and hardhat as she uses a high-powered screwdriver on the steering wheel colum of a half-assembled vehicle

Trump gives automakers in Mexico a brief reprieve on tariffs

13
Trump reportedly told the three automakers requesting the reprieve that they should start preparing to move to the U.S. to avoid paying tariffs.
An empty warehouse or industrial space in Mexico

Occupation of industrial warehouses in Mexico slows down

3
After four record-breaking years, protectionism and the possibility of a U.S. recession is hitting both foreign and Mexican companies.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard gestures while standing at a podium as President Claudia Sheinbaum looks on

Ebrard: Up to 90% of exports to US could avoid tariffs

6
Between 10% and 12% of Mexican exporters will be unable to comply with the new deal and will face tariffs, according to government estimates.
President Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump

Trump delays Mexico tariffs after ‘excellent and respectful’ call with Sheinbaum

29
"Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, together, on the Border," Trump wrote in reference to his Mexican counterpart.
U.S. President Trump's speech to Congress

Fact check: Which of Trump’s statements about Mexico to Congress were true?

18
President Trump mentioned Mexico on several occasions in his nearly two-hour speech to a joint session of the United States Congress on Tuesday night.
Workers laboring in the long aisle of a large factory floor with machines on either side towering over them.

These Mexican states will feel the greatest impact from US tariffs

4
Ten of Mexico’s 32 states could be highly vulnerable to U.S. tariffs on Mexican exports, according to a forecast by S&P Global Ratings.
Bosnian Tufahija

Tufahija a la Mexicana: Add a dash of flair to some Balkan delight

2
Don't tell the Bosnians, but we've improved the original recipe even further.
Various shades of Mexican chorizo

State By Plate: The chorizo of México state

2
A centuries-old sausage imported from Spain has literally shaped the Valley of Mexico, its people and its cuisine.
Baskets of wild quelites

Taste of Mexico: Quelites

5
These might technically count as "tastes" of Mexico, but either way, they're an essential part of the flavor that you know and love.

Why eating spicy salsa matters

8
Obviously it's delicious and fun, but is there another reason why you should be ordering 'picante'?