Latest news
Mexico after El Mencho: The ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast shares insider perspectives
Mexico News Daily's podcast takes a break from its season 2 programming to share two new episodes on the state of Mexico after El Mencho's fall — including firsthand accounts from Jalisco residents.
Drug busts, arrests and the ‘definite’ decline of the Jalisco cartel: Friday’s mañanera recapped
The press conference also featured details of Mexico's World Cup security plans and Sheinbaum's response to a recent U.S. threat of unilateral action against cartels in Latin America.
The Sundance Film Festival announces its return to Mexico City on April 30
For the third straight year, the Mexican version of the famed independent film showcase will feature screenings at a number of movie theaters across the capital for four days
Mexico after El Mencho: The ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast shares insider perspectives
Mexico News Daily's podcast takes a break from its season 2 programming to share two new episodes on the state of Mexico after El Mencho's fall — including firsthand accounts from Jalisco residents.
Drug busts, arrests and the ‘definite’ decline of the Jalisco cartel: Friday’s mañanera recapped
The press conference also featured details of Mexico's World Cup security plans and Sheinbaum's response to a recent U.S. threat of unilateral action against cartels in Latin America.
The Sundance Film Festival announces its return to Mexico City on April 30
For the third straight year, the Mexican version of the famed independent film showcase will feature screenings at a number of movie theaters across the capital for four days
Peso continues to slide amid Iran war risks, nearing 18 to the dollar
The Mexican peso continued to lose value against the dollar as Trump continued to threaten Iran and unemployment rose in the U.S.
Mexico City’s Zócalo will glow in purple Sunday for International Women’s Day
The capital's decorative support for the Women's Day march and rally shows how far the event has come, but protective measures have still been installed around the government palace.
2 US firms will invest US $500 million for electrified transport in Mexico
The project will start by addressing the lack of charging stations — the No. 1 deterrent to EV adoption — but also plans to create an entire "electrified ecosystem" for mass use.
2 more Vizsla Silver miners identified as 3 remain missing in Sinaloa
Mexican authorities confirmed the identification of two bodies recovered in El Verde, more than a month after 10 employees of a Canadian mining company were kidnapped from their homes in Sinaloa.
3rd National Bike Forum to be held in San Cristóbal de las Casas
San Cristóbal de las Casas has dealt with a lot in recent years, but its cycling community has stayed strong and this March the city hosts Mexico's 3rd National Bike Forum.
The butterfly effect: What the monarch migration teaches us about life and death
The annual migration of monarch butterflies between Canada and Mexico helps keep forests alive, and does much more on literal and metaphorical levels.
Sheinbaum puts her World Cup ticket up for grabs in a nationwide juggling contest:...
A young female soccer player will represent Sheinbaum at the World Cup, Sheinbaum said at her Thursday presser. She also addressed the death of a Mexican citizen in ICE custody in the United States.
Mexico grants legal protection to an iconic leather garment from Tamaulipas: The Cuera Tamaulipeca
The PGI legal recognition is a first for any product from Tamaulipas and establishes the Cuera Tamaulipeca clothing design and production as exclusively from the state with which it is identified.
Chihuahua teams up with BBVA to bring banking services to Magical Towns
The border state is loaded with attractions — including five Pueblos Mágicos — but the relative scarcity of digital payment tools makes it hard for tourists and merchants to do business with each other.
Security cabinet meets with FIFA to coordinate World Cup safety plans
Mexican officials met with FIFA in Mexico City this week on President Sheinbaum's orders, as Mexico looks to reassure visitors ahead of the June competition.
INAH to reopen Toniná after wresting site from landowner who demanded government pay rent
Toniná's expropriation means that not only will the site be open to the public and to researchers, but also that it will be used to promote and implement responsible tourism after years of closure.
From Chihuahua to Nagoya: Rarámuri champion Juana Ramírez to run in world’s largest women’s...
The 20,000 women-strong sporting event in Nagoya, Japan, will also feature a special exhibition named “Mexico, Tierra de Campeones” (Mexico, Land of Champions), celebrating northern Mexico’s traditional attire and enduring Indigenous running heritage.
Peso continues to slide amid Iran war risks, nearing 18 to the dollar
The Mexican peso continued to lose value against the dollar as Trump continued to threaten Iran and unemployment rose in the U.S.
Mexico City’s Zócalo will glow in purple Sunday for International Women’s Day
The capital's decorative support for the Women's Day march and rally shows how far the event has come, but protective measures have still been installed around the government palace.
2 US firms will invest US $500 million for electrified transport in Mexico
The project will start by addressing the lack of charging stations — the No. 1 deterrent to EV adoption — but also plans to create an entire "electrified ecosystem" for mass use.
2 more Vizsla Silver miners identified as 3 remain missing in Sinaloa
Mexican authorities confirmed the identification of two bodies recovered in El Verde, more than a month after 10 employees of a Canadian mining company were kidnapped from their homes in Sinaloa.
3rd National Bike Forum to be held in San Cristóbal de las Casas
San Cristóbal de las Casas has dealt with a lot in recent years, but its cycling community has stayed strong and this March the city hosts Mexico's 3rd National Bike Forum.
The butterfly effect: What the monarch migration teaches us about life and death
The annual migration of monarch butterflies between Canada and Mexico helps keep forests alive, and does much more on literal and metaphorical levels.
2 US firms will invest US $500 million for electrified transport...
The project will start by addressing the lack of charging stations — the No. 1 deterrent to EV adoption — but also plans to create an entire "electrified ecosystem" for mass use.
Mexico after El Mencho: The ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast shares insider perspectives
Mexico News Daily's podcast takes a break from its season 2 programming to share two new episodes on the state of Mexico after El Mencho's fall — including firsthand accounts from Jalisco residents.
In the wake of another fallen cartel leader, 10 reasons why this time could...
After the fall of a major cartel leader, conventional wisdom predicts more violence. Mexico News Daily's CEO makes the case for why this time could genuinely be different.
An unprecedented 24-hour period for MND: A perspective from our CEO
It's not every Sunday that a country captures — and kills — its most-wanted criminal. Here's how it unfolded in our newsroom, and why our readers should care.
Lessons from 52 years of bilingual education in San Miguel: ‘Confidently Wrong’ talks to...
How can English-speaking children join a bilingual program? Graciela Salazar, principal of San Miguel's beloved bilingual school, has the answers to that and other questions on this week's episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada
Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?
The ruling frees Mexico from paying certain Trump tariffs, such as the "fentanyl tariff" and the "reciprocal tariffs," though other exporting nations will probably get more relief than Mexico.
Mexico, China hold first face-to-face trade talks since tariff dispute
Both sides see an opportunity to deepen trade ties, but the challenges include Mexico's recent tariffs on Chinese goods and Trump's anti-China shadow looming over the USMCA renegotiations.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.80
CAD
13.11
EUR
20.68
Chihuahua teams up with BBVA to bring banking services to Magical Towns
The border state is loaded with attractions — including five Pueblos Mágicos — but the relative scarcity of digital payment tools makes it hard for tourists and merchants to do business with each other.
Back to business: Investor confidence in Jalisco remains high 10 days after security crisis
Hotel bookings are regaining lost ground, flights have been rescheduled, planned events are still on and investors have adopted a full-speed-ahead approach to Jalisco following a momentary flare-up of cartel violence in the state on Feb. 22.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.80
CAD
13.11
EUR
20.68
Sheinbaum puts her World Cup ticket up for grabs in a nationwide juggling contest:...
A young female soccer player will represent Sheinbaum at the World Cup, Sheinbaum said at her Thursday presser. She also addressed the death of a Mexican citizen in ICE custody in the United States.
‘There is still more to be done’ for women in Mexico, says Sheinbaum: Wednesday’s...
On Wednesday, the president acknowledged recent cases of femicide and reiterated her commitment to increasing safety and economic autonomy for Mexican women.
Drug busts, arrests and the ‘definite’ decline of the Jalisco cartel:...
The press conference also featured details of Mexico's World Cup security plans and Sheinbaum's response to a recent U.S. threat of unilateral action against cartels in Latin America.
Lessons from 52 years of bilingual education in San Miguel: ‘Confidently Wrong’ talks to Escuela Vasconcelos
How can English-speaking children join a bilingual program? Graciela Salazar, principal of San Miguel's beloved bilingual school, has the answers to that and other questions on this week's episode of "Confidently Wrong."
What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples on the front lines
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
Medical inflation and tax changes are increasing health insurance premiums by up to 40%
Mexico is projected to have the highest medical cost inflation globally in 2026, with an estimated average rate of 14.8%. According to industry experts, this could lead to three million Mexicans dropping their private health insurance this year.
Puerto Vallarta rolls out the red carpet for first cruise ship arrival since El Mencho’s death
Mariachis and local officials welcomed more than 4,000 tourists aboard the Norweigan Bliss, as normal cruise traffic begins to return to the Pacific port city.
Why did FIFA cancel 40% of its Mexico City hotel bookings for the World Cup?
In the last 30 days, 800 of the 2,000 rooms that FIFA booked to be occupied during the World Cup in Mexico City were released. Is interest waning or did FIFA just overbook?
What’s on in the Riviera Maya this March
March is rich in events on the Riviera Maya, with everything from candlelight concerts, opera and Ricky Martin live to dog festivals.
What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples...
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
Medical inflation and tax changes are increasing health insurance premiums by up to 40%
Mexico is projected to have the highest medical cost inflation globally in 2026, with an estimated average rate of 14.8%. According to industry experts, this could lead to three million Mexicans dropping their private health insurance this year.
In the wake of another fallen cartel leader, 10 reasons why this time could...
After the fall of a major cartel leader, conventional wisdom predicts more violence. Mexico News Daily's CEO makes the case for why this time could genuinely be different.
An unprecedented 24-hour period for MND: A perspective from our CEO
It's not every Sunday that a country captures — and kills — its most-wanted criminal. Here's how it unfolded in our newsroom, and why our readers should care.
Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
The butterfly effect: What the monarch migration teaches us about life and death
The annual migration of monarch butterflies between Canada and Mexico helps keep forests alive, and does much more on literal and metaphorical levels.
Mexico grants legal protection to an iconic leather garment from Tamaulipas: The Cuera Tamaulipeca
The PGI legal recognition is a first for any product from Tamaulipas and establishes the Cuera Tamaulipeca clothing design and production as exclusively from the state with which it is identified.
MND Local: Wildlife rescues, a roundabout update and new goals for Los Cabos tourism
There's a lot going on in Los Cabos right now, from tourism connecitivy and infrastructure updates to a series of dramatic wildlife rescues.
MND Local: Investment and diplomacy in San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende has had a busy month, with visiting ambassadors, train announcements, electric car news, local closures and more.
Why did FIFA cancel 40% of its Mexico City hotel bookings for the World...
In the last 30 days, 800 of the 2,000 rooms that FIFA booked to be occupied during the World Cup in Mexico City were released. Is interest waning or did FIFA just overbook?
What’s on in the Riviera Maya this March
March is rich in events on the Riviera Maya, with everything from candlelight concerts, opera and Ricky Martin live to dog festivals.
Uber Eats campaign, ‘La que pica’ celebrates Mexico City’s spiciest salsas
As part of a new marketing campaign for Uber Eats, Mexico City's best taquería's are showcasing their spiciest salsas in bottles labeled as "La que pica."
Cayao and the expanding Pacific horizons of Los Cabos cuisine
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol is notable not just for its accommodations, but also for Cayao, the new fusion cuisine restaurant from Richard Sandoval.
Cutzamala, the Mexico City area’s main water supply system, is getting its first upgrade...
The system, which carries water from three México state dams to 5 million users in the Valley of Mexico and its surroundings, uses some of the largest pumping equipment in the world.
Space tech built to find water on Mars now tracks Mexico’s leaking pipes
At least 60% of Mexico’s drinking water disappears before reaching taps because of clandestine connections or leaks. Puebla-based Integrored is taking a bird's-eye approach to the problem.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
The Sundance Film Festival announces its return to Mexico City on April 30
For the third straight year, the Mexican version of the famed independent film showcase will feature screenings at a number of movie theaters across the capital for four days
The butterfly effect: What the monarch migration teaches us about life and death
The annual migration of monarch butterflies between Canada and Mexico helps keep forests alive, and does much more on literal and metaphorical levels.
Mexico grants legal protection to an iconic leather garment from Tamaulipas: The Cuera Tamaulipeca
The PGI legal recognition is a first for any product from Tamaulipas and establishes the Cuera Tamaulipeca clothing design and production as exclusively from the state with which it is identified.
MND Local: Puerto Vallarta’s greatest volunteer
Shashanda Trujillo has dedicated her life in Puerto Vallarta to helping the community, with incredible effect.
MND Local: Wildlife rescues, a roundabout update and new goals for Los Cabos tourism
There's a lot going on in Los Cabos right now, from tourism connecitivy and infrastructure updates to a series of dramatic wildlife rescues.
MND Local: Investment and diplomacy in San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende has had a busy month, with visiting ambassadors, train announcements, electric car news, local closures and more.
Mexico after El Mencho: The ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast shares insider perspectives
Mexico News Daily's podcast takes a break from its season 2 programming to share two new episodes on the state of Mexico after El Mencho's fall — including firsthand accounts from Jalisco residents.
Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada
Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
Peso continues to slide amid Iran war risks, nearing 18 to the dollar
The Mexican peso continued to lose value against the dollar as Trump continued to threaten Iran and unemployment rose in the U.S.
Mexico City’s Zócalo will glow in purple Sunday for International Women’s Day
The capital's decorative support for the Women's Day march and rally shows how far the event has come, but protective measures have still been installed around the government palace.
Stranded assets in Huatulco: How 2 major tourism projects became frozen in legal and...
A golf course and a convention center, two key projects for tourism in Huatulco, are now closed and in legal limbo. The question is: Why?
Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
Is it cheaper to build or buy in Mexico? The answer may surprise you
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands
Climate change in the borderlands between the U.S. and Mexico, in an area already beset by extreme heat and drought, is creating numerous challenges for both governments.
Cutzamala, the Mexico City area’s main water supply system, is getting its first upgrade...
The system, which carries water from three México state dams to 5 million users in the Valley of Mexico and its surroundings, uses some of the largest pumping equipment in the world.
Space tech built to find water on Mars now tracks Mexico’s leaking pipes
At least 60% of Mexico’s drinking water disappears before reaching taps because of clandestine connections or leaks. Puebla-based Integrored is taking a bird's-eye approach to the problem.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada
Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?
The ruling frees Mexico from paying certain Trump tariffs, such as the "fentanyl tariff" and the "reciprocal tariffs," though other exporting nations will probably get more relief than Mexico.
Mexico, China hold first face-to-face trade talks since tariff dispute
Both sides see an opportunity to deepen trade ties, but the challenges include Mexico's recent tariffs on Chinese goods and Trump's anti-China shadow looming over the USMCA renegotiations.
Security cabinet meets with FIFA to coordinate World Cup safety plans
Mexican officials met with FIFA in Mexico City this week on President Sheinbaum's orders, as Mexico looks to reassure visitors ahead of the June competition.
INAH to reopen Toniná after wresting site from landowner who demanded government pay rent
Toniná's expropriation means that not only will the site be open to the public and to researchers, but also that it will be used to promote and implement responsible tourism after years of closure.
From Chihuahua to Nagoya: Rarámuri champion Juana Ramírez to run in world’s largest women’s...
The 20,000 women-strong sporting event in Nagoya, Japan, will also feature a special exhibition named “Mexico, Tierra de Campeones” (Mexico, Land of Champions), celebrating northern Mexico’s traditional attire and enduring Indigenous running heritage.
The growing tragedy of Cuba
What's happening to Cuba is a tragedy, as Mexico wants to send oil along with humanitarian aid, but the U.S. is pressuring it not to. Meanwhile, the people suffer.
These 3 Mexican coffee shops rank among the best in the world
From Chiapas to Guadalajara to Mexico City, these three Mexican coffee shops showcase Mexico's coffee heritage while serving up world-class brews.
Uber Eats campaign, ‘La que pica’ celebrates Mexico City’s spiciest salsas
As part of a new marketing campaign for Uber Eats, Mexico City's best taquería's are showcasing their spiciest salsas in bottles labeled as "La que pica."
Cayao and the expanding Pacific horizons of Los Cabos cuisine
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol is notable not just for its accommodations, but also for Cayao, the new fusion cuisine restaurant from Richard Sandoval.
The best Chinese restaurants in Mexico City to celebrate the Year of the Fire...
Chinese New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse have arrived, and there are plenty of restaurants in Mexico City in which to celebrate.
