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El Jalapeño: FIFA overwhelmed as 44 other teams request World Cup matches also be moved to Mexico
FIFA said no. Mexico said yes. 44 nations said "actually, same." Get your dose of fake news in the Jalapeño.
More than 1,300 Mexicans have been evacuated from the war-torn Middle East
Mexican embassies in the region are supporting citizens by arranging commercial flights through safe open airspace as well as helping with the logistics of land travel.
Mexico’s manufacturing sector has slow start to 2026
Mexico’s monthly manufacturing production volumes fell by 1.8% in January, marking the second consecutive monthly decrease and the most pronounced since July 2015.
El Jalapeño: FIFA overwhelmed as 44 other teams request World Cup matches also be...
FIFA said no. Mexico said yes. 44 nations said "actually, same." Get your dose of fake news in the Jalapeño.
More than 1,300 Mexicans have been evacuated from the war-torn Middle East
Mexican embassies in the region are supporting citizens by arranging commercial flights through safe open airspace as well as helping with the logistics of land travel.
Mexico’s manufacturing sector has slow start to 2026
Mexico’s monthly manufacturing production volumes fell by 1.8% in January, marking the second consecutive monthly decrease and the most pronounced since July 2015.
Official World Cup song features Mexican Grammy winner Carín León, with Jelly Roll
With one of its singers from Mexico, the other from the United States, and its producer born in Canada, the official 2026 song "Lighter" is being touted by FIFA as "reflecting the shared cultural energy of North America."
Gulf cleanup effort is complete, but the question remains: What caused the oil slick...
Sanctions cannot be imposed without a culprit, but earlier efforts to blame at first a natural seepage and then an unnamed private vessel have been set aside for lack of conclusive evidence.
King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledges ‘abuses’ and ‘moral controversies’ of Conquest
King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged on Monday that during the Spanish conquest and colonization of America, “there were significant abuses” and “moral and ethical controversies,” marking an unprecedented statement on the matter for a king of Spain.
Could Sheinbaum be voted out in 2027? Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum's "plan B" of her electoral reform — which will be submitted to the Senate today — proposes that a revocation of mandate, or recall, election be held on the first Sunday in June during the third or fourth year of a president's six-year term.
FIFA rejects relocation of Iran’s World Cup matches to Mexico despite Sheinbaum’s support
U.S. President Trump recently said that it would not be appropriate for the Iranians' "own life and safety" for their U.S. matches in June to go on as planned, prompting Iran’s national soccer federation to ask if Mexico could host the games instead.
MND Local: Do good and have fun with San Miguel de Allende’s charitable social...
From a Mardi Gras party for the Cruz Roja to the SOME benefit golf tournament, discover the top charity events and other goings-on in San Miguel this March.
Why is there always a full moon during Easter in Mexico?
There's a full moon over Mexico for Easter each year. Why does this happen? It has to do with a decision by Christian leaders over 1,700 years ago, before they even knew there was a Mexico.
Canada reaches deal to export potatoes to Mexico, formerly an exclusive privilege of the...
The key agreement coincided with the early stages of the USMCA review and represented a key inroad for Canada into a new segment of the Mexican market.
UN approves a Mexico-led initiative to curb synthetic drug production
The resolution encourages countries to adopt legislative measures that prevent tableting and encapsulating machines from entering the illicit market.
So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico
Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals.
Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at Mexico City...
National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up.
Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
Official World Cup song features Mexican Grammy winner Carín León, with Jelly Roll
With one of its singers from Mexico, the other from the United States, and its producer born in Canada, the official 2026 song "Lighter" is being touted by FIFA as "reflecting the shared cultural energy of North America."
Gulf cleanup effort is complete, but the question remains: What caused the oil slick in the first place?
Sanctions cannot be imposed without a culprit, but earlier efforts to blame at first a natural seepage and then an unnamed private vessel have been set aside for lack of conclusive evidence.
King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledges ‘abuses’ and ‘moral controversies’ of Conquest
King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged on Monday that during the Spanish conquest and colonization of America, “there were significant abuses” and “moral and ethical controversies,” marking an unprecedented statement on the matter for a king of Spain.
Could Sheinbaum be voted out in 2027? Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum's "plan B" of her electoral reform — which will be submitted to the Senate today — proposes that a revocation of mandate, or recall, election be held on the first Sunday in June during the third or fourth year of a president's six-year term.
FIFA rejects relocation of Iran’s World Cup matches to Mexico despite Sheinbaum’s support
U.S. President Trump recently said that it would not be appropriate for the Iranians' "own life and safety" for their U.S. matches in June to go on as planned, prompting Iran’s national soccer federation to ask if Mexico could host the games instead.
MND Local: Do good and have fun with San Miguel de Allende’s charitable social events in March
From a Mardi Gras party for the Cruz Roja to the SOME benefit golf tournament, discover the top charity events and other goings-on in San Miguel this March.
Mexico’s manufacturing sector has slow start to 2026
Mexico’s monthly manufacturing production volumes fell by 1.8% in January, marking the second consecutive monthly decrease and the most pronounced since July 2015.
From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO
From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.
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.
Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
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.
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Canada reaches deal to export potatoes to Mexico, formerly an exclusive privilege of the...
The key agreement coincided with the early stages of the USMCA review and represented a key inroad for Canada into a new segment of the Mexican market.
Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.61
CAD
12.86
EUR
20.32
Could Sheinbaum be voted out in 2027? Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum's "plan B" of her electoral reform — which will be submitted to the Senate today — proposes that a revocation of mandate, or recall, election be held on the first Sunday in June during the third or fourth year of a president's six-year term.
Former president AMLO calls on Mexicans to donate money for Cuba in rare public...
"I'm retired but it pains me that they're seeking to exterminate the brotherly people of Cuba due to their ideals of freedom and defense of sovereignty," wrote AMLO, as Mexico's former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador is widely known.
King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledges ‘abuses’ and ‘moral controversies’ of...
King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged on Monday that during the Spanish conquest and colonization of America, “there were significant abuses” and “moral and ethical controversies,” marking an unprecedented statement on the matter for a king of Spain.
MND Local: Do good and have fun with San Miguel de Allende’s charitable social events in March
From a Mardi Gras party for the Cruz Roja to the SOME benefit golf tournament, discover the top charity events and other goings-on in San Miguel this March.
So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico
Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals.
From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at Mexico City airport
National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up.
MND Local: Los Cabos’ ever changing tourist economy
There are always trends in tourism, but the current ones are changing the face of tourism in Los Cabos, in a way that threatens many local businesses.
Taxi drivers announce blockade at Mexico City International Airport
Access roads to Terminal 1 and 2 of Mexico City International Airport (AICM) is set to be blocked Wednesday as taxi drivers protest the government’s ongoing support for ride-hailing apps operating at the capital’s airport.
So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico
Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals.
From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A...
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO
From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not.
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.
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.
Why is there always a full moon during Easter in Mexico?
There's a full moon over Mexico for Easter each year. Why does this happen? It has to do with a decision by Christian leaders over 1,700 years ago, before they even knew there was a Mexico.
Mexico’s ‘hot’ cop is the latest merch sensation
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch is the new face of miniature dolls, plush toys nicknamed “Harfuchitos” and blankets, as Mexico's "crush" gains even more admirers after orchestrating the high-stakes killing of cartel boss "El Mencho."
Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
MND Local: Los Cabos’ ever changing tourist economy
There are always trends in tourism, but the current ones are changing the face of tourism in Los Cabos, in a way that threatens many local businesses.
Taxi drivers announce blockade at Mexico City International Airport
Access roads to Terminal 1 and 2 of Mexico City International Airport (AICM) is set to be blocked Wednesday as taxi drivers protest the government’s ongoing support for ride-hailing apps operating at the capital’s airport.
Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition
Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states.
What to cook this March
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.
Battle over Chapala aqueduct tests Mexico’s transparency laws
Jalisco's government has refused to release the blueprints for a new aqueduct in Lake Chapala, leading to controversy over the project.
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.
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.
Official World Cup song features Mexican Grammy winner Carín León, with Jelly Roll
With one of its singers from Mexico, the other from the United States, and its producer born in Canada, the official 2026 song "Lighter" is being touted by FIFA as "reflecting the shared cultural energy of North America."
Why is there always a full moon during Easter in Mexico?
There's a full moon over Mexico for Easter each year. Why does this happen? It has to do with a decision by Christian leaders over 1,700 years ago, before they even knew there was a Mexico.
Mexico’s ‘hot’ cop is the latest merch sensation
Security Minister Omar García Harfuch is the new face of miniature dolls, plush toys nicknamed “Harfuchitos” and blankets, as Mexico's "crush" gains even more admirers after orchestrating the high-stakes killing of cartel boss "El Mencho."
MND Local: Exploring the legacy immigrant communities of Baja California
The communities of modern Baja California are shaped by the immigrants who created them. Chris Sands takes a look.
Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico
Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country.
Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
No tape, no guards: How did reporters access El Mencho’s home after the military...
Among the people who entered a house that is said to have been the CJNG leader's final hideout were journalists from the newspapers Milenio and El Universal, who found what appears to reveal the cartel's monthly operating expenses.
More than 1,300 Mexicans have been evacuated from the war-torn Middle East
Mexican embassies in the region are supporting citizens by arranging commercial flights through safe open airspace as well as helping with the logistics of land travel.
Gulf cleanup effort is complete, but the question remains: What caused the oil slick...
Sanctions cannot be imposed without a culprit, but earlier efforts to blame at first a natural seepage and then an unnamed private vessel have been set aside for lack of conclusive evidence.
FIFA rejects relocation of Iran’s World Cup matches to Mexico despite Sheinbaum’s support
U.S. President Trump recently said that it would not be appropriate for the Iranians' "own life and safety" for their U.S. matches in June to go on as planned, prompting Iran’s national soccer federation to ask if Mexico could host the games instead.
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.
Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks
From Chihuahua to Chiapas, climate change threatens much of Mexico. A former U.S. climate security expert offers insight into how our changing world brings new challenges.
Battle over Chapala aqueduct tests Mexico’s transparency laws
Jalisco's government has refused to release the blueprints for a new aqueduct in Lake Chapala, leading to controversy over the project.
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.
Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
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.
Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
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.
So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico
Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals.
Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at Mexico City...
National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up.
Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration
When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies.
‘La Muerte Niña’: Why do Mexican families keep pictures of their deceased children?
La Muerte Niña, the Mexican funerary practice of preparing deceased children for photographs or paintings, dates back centuries — and there's a reason behind it.
How an era of tariffs is reshaping Mexico’s agriculture industry
Agricultural tariffs over the past few years from both the U.S. and Mexico have complicated the countries' food supplies.
Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition
Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states.
What to cook this March
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.
Michelin-starred Masala y Maíz celebrates International Women’s Month with series of one-night-only dinners
Something special is happening at Masala y Maíz in March. In honor of International Women's Month, the acclaimed Mexico City restaurant is welcoming in guest female chefs from around the globe.
