Thursday, October 16, 2025

How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind

The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
20 peso bill and coins

Goodbye Juárez! The central bank pulls the familiar blue 20-peso bill out of circulation

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After two decades, the ubiquitous blue banknote — for much of that time conveniently equivalent to a U.S. dollar — is on the way out, a victim of currency modernization.
glass of whiskey

Irish whiskey makers set their sights on Mexico’s ‘incredible’ growth potential

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To truly be the Cocktail Capital of the World, Mexico has to import Irish whiskey to go with the scotch and bourbon already here. The Irish Whiskey Association wants that to happen.
A group of women and a man from Buscadoras Por La Paz in Hermosillo dig a whole in the desert

Authorities confirm discovery of 60 bodies at clandestine burial site near Hermosillo

0
Authorities used DNA analysis to identify the victims, who were found west of Hermosillo near the beach community of Bahía de Kino.
20 peso bill and coins

Goodbye Juárez! The central bank pulls the familiar blue 20-peso bill out of circulation

0
After two decades, the ubiquitous blue banknote — for much of that time conveniently equivalent to a U.S. dollar — is on the way out, a victim of currency modernization.
glass of whiskey

Irish whiskey makers set their sights on Mexico’s ‘incredible’ growth potential

0
To truly be the Cocktail Capital of the World, Mexico has to import Irish whiskey to go with the scotch and bourbon already here. The Irish Whiskey Association wants that to happen.
A group of women and a man from Buscadoras Por La Paz in Hermosillo dig a whole in the desert

Authorities confirm discovery of 60 bodies at clandestine burial site near Hermosillo

0
Authorities used DNA analysis to identify the victims, who were found west of Hermosillo near the beach community of Bahía de Kino.
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Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

0
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Teammates in cycling gear and helmets places a palm crown on Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro

Giro del Veneto victory confirms Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s top 3 world ranking

0
The 21-year-old Mexican has taken the cycling world by storm, racking up over a dozen high-profile wins this season.
Horror house at a Mexico City kermeses

Mexico City’s traditional horror houses at kermeses (and why you should never visit them)

0
There are haunted houses, and there are these "casas del terror." Enter at your own risk!
Sheinbaum mañanera Oct. 15, 2025

Flood toll climbs, Mexico seeks info on DHS bounty claims: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

2
Flood-related fatalities, U.S. government allegations against Mexican cartels and the United States' impending tariffs on medium and heavy-duty trucks were among the issues President Sheinbaum spoke about at her morning press conference.
windmill

Energy Ministry sees 96% of private-sector energy investment going toward renewables

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While the private sector accounts for a minority of energy capacity production, its strong emphasis on renewables aligns with the government's emerging priority of energy diversity.
collection center for donations

Here’s how you can help victims of flooding in central Mexico

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The recent heavy rains in central Mexico left countless victims homeless and in need of supplies. Collection centers have been set up to receive donations of food, clothing and medicine.
a monarch butterfly rests on a flower

Northern states welcome first waves of migrating monarchs

2
Pollinator gardens and wildlife watering stations have been established in the Tamaulipas municipality of Gómez Farías and the nearby El Cielo Biosphere Ecological Park, a UNESCO-recognized area prized for its biodiversity and ecotourism.
Yongmaotai logo

Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila

0
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
DHS agents

DHS: Mexican cartels offering bounties of up to US $50,000 for attacks on US...

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a statement on Tuesday claiming that Mexican criminal networks "have issued explicit instructions to U.S.-based sympathetics, including street gangs in Chicago, to monitor, harass and assassinate federal agents."
Sheinbaum Oct. 13, 2025

Sheinbaum takes heat for flood response: Monday’s mañanera recapped

3
"There was no scientific or meteorological condition that could have indicated to us that the rain would be of this magnitude," Sheinbaum said in response to criticism from a reporter who asked, "What happened?" to cause such a high death toll.
An aerial shot of Álamo, Veracruz, which was inundated by rainfall from the simultaneous passage of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond.

Flooding death toll reaches 64, Veracruz most affected with 29 dead, 18 missing

3
Various rivers burst their banks and landslides occurred in Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí and Querétaro as a result of the torrential rain associated with Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond last week.
A narrow, clear, turquoise-green waterway winding through a dense mangrove forest, with the distinctive aerial roots of the mangrove trees visible along the banks.

If you love Florida’s natural springs, you’ll love the Yucatán’s untamed Sian Ka’an

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If you’ve ever been drawn to the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of Florida, then get ready to be captivated by this natural Caribbean gem on the doorstep of Tulum.
Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

0
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
Teammates in cycling gear and helmets places a palm crown on Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro

Giro del Veneto victory confirms Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s top 3 world ranking

0
The 21-year-old Mexican has taken the cycling world by storm, racking up over a dozen high-profile wins this season.
Horror house at a Mexico City kermeses

Mexico City’s traditional horror houses at kermeses (and why you should never visit them)

0
There are haunted houses, and there are these "casas del terror." Enter at your own risk!
Sheinbaum mañanera Oct. 15, 2025

Flood toll climbs, Mexico seeks info on DHS bounty claims: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

2
Flood-related fatalities, U.S. government allegations against Mexican cartels and the United States' impending tariffs on medium and heavy-duty trucks were among the issues President Sheinbaum spoke about at her morning press conference.
windmill

Energy Ministry sees 96% of private-sector energy investment going toward renewables

0
While the private sector accounts for a minority of energy capacity production, its strong emphasis on renewables aligns with the government's emerging priority of energy diversity.
collection center for donations

Here’s how you can help victims of flooding in central Mexico

4
The recent heavy rains in central Mexico left countless victims homeless and in need of supplies. Collection centers have been set up to receive donations of food, clothing and medicine.
glass of whiskey

Irish whiskey makers set their sights on Mexico’s ‘incredible’ growth potential

0
To truly be the Cocktail Capital of the World, Mexico has to import Irish whiskey to go with the scotch and bourbon already here. The Irish Whiskey Association wants that to happen.

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about driving in Mexico? A perspective...

5
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about hitting the open road in Mexico in this week's podcast.
former president AMLO

What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO

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A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
A video thumbnail showing two men in lucha libre outfits with the words "Confidently Wrong about Claudia Sheinbaum"

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about President Sheinbaum? Then we have...

4
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down misconceptions about the Mexican president in this week's podcast.
President Claudia Sheinbaum smiles and waves to a crowd from a stage

Why my Republican friends like Sheinbaum, and what Democrats can learn from her: A...

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The president's level-headed professionalism and her embrace of the business community has earned her respect among U.S. conservatives, Travis Bembenek writes.
Yongmaotai logo

Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila

0
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
cars for export

Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...

0
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
The project turns Highway 58 into a four-lane highway and links it with Federal Highway 57 and 85, both of which travel from Mexico City to the U.S. border.

Nuevo León inaugurates first phase of US $1.2B Interserrana Highway

0
Nuevo León Governor Samuel García said the highway modernization project will streamline freight transportation and expedite travel to the northern border, while also cutting travel times from southern Nuevo León to Monterrey.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.44
CAD
13.12
EUR
21.56
windmill

Energy Ministry sees 96% of private-sector energy investment going toward renewables

0
While the private sector accounts for a minority of energy capacity production, its strong emphasis on renewables aligns with the government's emerging priority of energy diversity.
Yongmaotai logo

Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila

0
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.44
CAD
13.12
EUR
21.56
Sheinbaum mañanera Oct. 14, 2025

Damage census underway as cleanup intensifies in flood zones: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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The government has assigned nearly 1,000 census workers to Poza Rica, Veracruz, which last week became ground zero of a major flood that killed at least 64 people across four states.
Sheinbaum Oct. 13, 2025

Sheinbaum takes heat for flood response: Monday’s mañanera recapped

3
"There was no scientific or meteorological condition that could have indicated to us that the rain would be of this magnitude," Sheinbaum said in response to criticism from a reporter who asked, "What happened?" to cause such a high death toll.
Sheinbaum mañanera Oct. 15, 2025

Flood toll climbs, Mexico seeks info on DHS bounty claims: Wednesday’s...

2
Flood-related fatalities, U.S. government allegations against Mexican cartels and the United States' impending tariffs on medium and heavy-duty trucks were among the issues President Sheinbaum spoke about at her morning press conference.
A close-up of two Mexican residency cards: a 'Residente Temporal' (Temporary Resident) card and a 'Residente Permanente' (Permanent Resident) card, on top of official INM immigration paperwork.

How to renew your Mexican temporary residency card yourself — without losing your mind

12
The process to renew your temporary resident card yourself takes some patience and persistence, but you can do it without a fixer. Meagan Drillinger shows you how.
WhatsApp logo on bright green background with bubbles.

What’s up with Whatsapp in Mexico?

16
You can keep your old fashioned text messages. Here, WhatsApp is the king of conversation.
The Wingate School

5 things you should know before sending your child to private school in Mexico

11
If you're thinking of moving your family abroad, finding school options the help your children thrive should be at the top of your list. An international school veteran has some tips you probably didn't think of.
Mango Deck on Playa Medano, Cabo San Lucas

How Mango Deck became the most iconic beachfront bar and restaurant in Los Cabos

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The legendary Los Cabos beach club discussed its past, present and future plans with MND Local reporter Chris Sands.
A woman in a white t-shirt stands next to a black touring motorcycle

Throttle therapy in the hills of Jalisco

1
Grab your leathers, pull on your helmet and ride for a slice of authentic Jalisco coastline you won't find anywhere else.
Tulum beach

A sharp drop in hotel occupancy has the Tulum tourism sector worried

3
Sargassum fatigue and high prices are among the factors that could have contributed to the 17.5 percentage-point decline in hotel occupancy this past September in Tulum.
WhatsApp logo on bright green background with bubbles.

What’s up with Whatsapp in Mexico?

16
You can keep your old fashioned text messages. Here, WhatsApp is the king of conversation.
The Wingate School

5 things you should know before sending your child to private school in Mexico

11
If you're thinking of moving your family abroad, finding school options the help your children thrive should be at the top of your list. An international school veteran has some tips you probably didn't think of.
former president AMLO

What should AMLO’s legacy be? A perspective from our CEO

28
A year after he left office, the first Morena party president's legacy is still a matter of controversy. CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the facts in a new episode of Confidently Wrong.
A video thumbnail showing two men in lucha libre outfits with the words "Confidently Wrong about Claudia Sheinbaum"

Do you have friends who are ‘Confidently Wrong’ about President Sheinbaum? Then we have...

4
MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down misconceptions about the Mexican president in this week's podcast.
Mexico City homes

Where to find real estate in Mexico by personality type

0
Whether extroverted, neurotic or agreeable, there's a Mexican town that's right for you.

Careyes: Community at the Heart of Costalegre’s Future

3
In one of Mexico's most rapidly developing landscapes, Careyes offers a glimpse of a new Mexico and one that is attracting residents from across the globe.
pan de fiesta

Tlaxcala sets a Guinness World Record for the world’s biggest ‘party bread’ 

0
Though its name translates to party bread, pan de fiesta is a cultural staple that is more likely to be found at regional festivals and patron saint celebrations in Tlaxcala, Puebla and other areas of central Mexico.

Using AI comes naturally to one of Mexico’s most innovative schools

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At one of Mexico's most innovative schools, AI isn't controversial, but instead an essential learning tool for kids.
Horror house at a Mexico City kermeses

Mexico City’s traditional horror houses at kermeses (and why you should never visit them)

0
There are haunted houses, and there are these "casas del terror." Enter at your own risk!
Gilberto Mora

Can teen soccer star Gilberto Mora break Mexico’s World Cup curse?

3
The breakout star of the FIFA U20 World Cup, Gilberto Mora is the most promising Mexican footballer in decades.
A woman in a white t-shirt stands next to a black touring motorcycle

Throttle therapy in the hills of Jalisco

1
Grab your leathers, pull on your helmet and ride for a slice of authentic Jalisco coastline you won't find anywhere else.
Tulum beach

A sharp drop in hotel occupancy has the Tulum tourism sector worried

3
Sargassum fatigue and high prices are among the factors that could have contributed to the 17.5 percentage-point decline in hotel occupancy this past September in Tulum.
A plate with three different types of Mexican salsa

Taste of Mexico: Salsa

5
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.

Move over Valle de Guadalupe, there’s a new wine region in town

0
Puebla and Hidalgo wine might not be traditional, but these wineries and vineyards are aiming to change that.
Dam protests in Sonora

A desert river under siege: Sonora communities say no to new dams

1
With water shortages in the northern state becoming ever more severe in the face of industrial concessions, community groups are mobilizing to save their towns, communities and lives.
Manchas, Mexico's water leak-detecting dog

Meet Manchas, the leak-detecting dog saving Saltillo’s water supply

2
Manchas is trained to detect the exact spot of a leak in a 400-meter stretch of pipeline, whereupon he lies down, telling water authorities exactly where to start digging.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

1
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
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.

Stars of the silver screen gather at the 23rd Morelia International Film Festival 

1
From Stellan Skarsgård to Diego Luna, Mexico's premier film festival offers local and international thrills for moviegoers this year.
pan de fiesta

Tlaxcala sets a Guinness World Record for the world’s biggest ‘party bread’ 

0
Though its name translates to party bread, pan de fiesta is a cultural staple that is more likely to be found at regional festivals and patron saint celebrations in Tlaxcala, Puebla and other areas of central Mexico.

Using AI comes naturally to one of Mexico’s most innovative schools

6
At one of Mexico's most innovative schools, AI isn't controversial, but instead an essential learning tool for kids.
Teammates in cycling gear and helmets places a palm crown on Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro

Giro del Veneto victory confirms Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro’s top 3 world ranking

0
The 21-year-old Mexican has taken the cycling world by storm, racking up over a dozen high-profile wins this season.
Horror house at a Mexico City kermeses

Mexico City’s traditional horror houses at kermeses (and why you should never visit them)

0
There are haunted houses, and there are these "casas del terror." Enter at your own risk!
Gilberto Mora

Can teen soccer star Gilberto Mora break Mexico’s World Cup curse?

3
The breakout star of the FIFA U20 World Cup, Gilberto Mora is the most promising Mexican footballer in decades.
Morenistas in the senate

Congress approves major reform to the Amparo Law, Mexico’s main legal rights protection

0
The approved changes to Mexico's long established rights protection law is meant to facilitate access by all and prevent abuse by individuals seeking delays to avoid paying taxes.
20 peso bill and coins

Goodbye Juárez! The central bank pulls the familiar blue 20-peso bill out of circulation

0
After two decades, the ubiquitous blue banknote — for much of that time conveniently equivalent to a U.S. dollar — is on the way out, a victim of currency modernization.
A group of women and a man from Buscadoras Por La Paz in Hermosillo dig a whole in the desert

Authorities confirm discovery of 60 bodies at clandestine burial site near Hermosillo

0
Authorities used DNA analysis to identify the victims, who were found west of Hermosillo near the beach community of Bahía de Kino.
collection center for donations

Here’s how you can help victims of flooding in central Mexico

4
The recent heavy rains in central Mexico left countless victims homeless and in need of supplies. Collection centers have been set up to receive donations of food, clothing and medicine.
A house on Tonalá street in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City, where 22 families were recently evicted on unclear grounds.

Average rental price in CDMX forecast to surpass US $1,100 this year

2
The average apartment rental price in Mexico City is projected to rise to 21,000 pesos (US $1,134) per month by the end of 2025, an increase of between 12 and 15% over 2024, according to the rental platform Mercado Libre Inmuebles.
Mexico City homes

Where to find real estate in Mexico by personality type

0
Whether extroverted, neurotic or agreeable, there's a Mexican town that's right for you.

Careyes: Community at the Heart of Costalegre’s Future

3
In one of Mexico's most rapidly developing landscapes, Careyes offers a glimpse of a new Mexico and one that is attracting residents from across the globe.
A water truck in Mexico

Inside Conagua’s quest to eliminate water theft in Mexico

0
The National Water Commission (Conagua) has detected more than 52,000 irregularities in water concessions, according to deputy director for water management Mauricio Rodríguez Alonso.
Dam protests in Sonora

A desert river under siege: Sonora communities say no to new dams

1
With water shortages in the northern state becoming ever more severe in the face of industrial concessions, community groups are mobilizing to save their towns, communities and lives.
Manchas, Mexico's water leak-detecting dog

Meet Manchas, the leak-detecting dog saving Saltillo’s water supply

2
Manchas is trained to detect the exact spot of a leak in a 400-meter stretch of pipeline, whereupon he lies down, telling water authorities exactly where to start digging.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

1
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanman in Cozumel

I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...

1
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
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.
Yongmaotai logo

Shanghai-based Yongmaotai announces US $63M auto parts plant in Coahuila

0
Yongmaotai said in July that the investment in Mexico will "help reduce the adverse effects of changing international tariff policies" on the supply chains of its clients in Europe and the United States.
cars for export

Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan...

0
Mexico exported some 145,000 electric vehicles to the U.S. last year, mainly models by General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota, tripling the number of U.S.-bound exports from the previous year.
The project turns Highway 58 into a four-lane highway and links it with Federal Highway 57 and 85, both of which travel from Mexico City to the U.S. border.

Nuevo León inaugurates first phase of US $1.2B Interserrana Highway

0
Nuevo León Governor Samuel García said the highway modernization project will streamline freight transportation and expedite travel to the northern border, while also cutting travel times from southern Nuevo León to Monterrey.
Sheinbaum Oct. 13, 2025

Sheinbaum takes heat for flood response: Monday’s mañanera recapped

3
"There was no scientific or meteorological condition that could have indicated to us that the rain would be of this magnitude," Sheinbaum said in response to criticism from a reporter who asked, "What happened?" to cause such a high death toll.
An aerial shot of Álamo, Veracruz, which was inundated by rainfall from the simultaneous passage of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond.

Flooding death toll reaches 64, Veracruz most affected with 29 dead, 18 missing

3
Various rivers burst their banks and landslides occurred in Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí and Querétaro as a result of the torrential rain associated with Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond last week.
A narrow, clear, turquoise-green waterway winding through a dense mangrove forest, with the distinctive aerial roots of the mangrove trees visible along the banks.

If you love Florida’s natural springs, you’ll love the Yucatán’s untamed Sian Ka’an

2
If you’ve ever been drawn to the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of Florida, then get ready to be captivated by this natural Caribbean gem on the doorstep of Tulum.
forensic van parked outside a homicide

Does your town make the list of Mexico’s most violent municipalities?

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According to homicide data for the 12 months between September 2024 and August 2025, five popular tourism destinations are among Mexico's 50 most violent municipalities.
Greenhouse agriculture

A greenhouse empire: Inside Mexico’s booming protected agriculture industry

0
Greenhouse agriculture is a booming business in Mexico, but what are they growing and where is it going?
A plate with three different types of Mexican salsa

Taste of Mexico: Salsa

5
Molcajeteado, pico de gallo, tatemado... there are so many different types of salsa, we had to ask an expert to explain them to us.

Move over Valle de Guadalupe, there’s a new wine region in town

0
Puebla and Hidalgo wine might not be traditional, but these wineries and vineyards are aiming to change that.
A close-up, shallow depth of field photo of several whole cremini mushrooms (baby portobello mushrooms), or champiñones, scattered across a wooden cutting board with a blurred stainless steel pot in the background.

Taste of Mexico: Mushrooms

3
Discover the long history of mushrooms in Mexican cuisine, the many local varieties still used today and the classic street-food flavor combo of champiñones y epazote.