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."
Pemex gas station prices

Mexico extends its gas price cap as the Iran war spikes oil prices

0
The federal government has renewed a voluntary gas price cap pact with 96% of the country's gas stations, aiming to keep regular gasoline below 24 pesos per liter amid surging global oil prices.
Italian besibol team

Upstart Italy knocks Mexico out of World Baseball Classic . . . and the Olympics

0
The day started out with Mexico savoring a chance to advance to the knockout round while knocking the U.S. out of the tournament. Instead, it was the Tri that got eliminated.
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú and his son in a crowd at the Mexican National Palace

More Mexicans than ever made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List

0
Twenty-four Mexicans made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List, with a combined worth of $267.3 billion — up more than 60% over last year's total.
Pemex gas station prices

Mexico extends its gas price cap as the Iran war spikes oil prices

0
The federal government has renewed a voluntary gas price cap pact with 96% of the country's gas stations, aiming to keep regular gasoline below 24 pesos per liter amid surging global oil prices.
Italian besibol team

Upstart Italy knocks Mexico out of World Baseball Classic . . . and the...

0
The day started out with Mexico savoring a chance to advance to the knockout round while knocking the U.S. out of the tournament. Instead, it was the Tri that got eliminated.
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú and his son in a crowd at the Mexican National Palace

More Mexicans than ever made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List

0
Twenty-four Mexicans made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List, with a combined worth of $267.3 billion — up more than 60% over last year's total.
President Sheinbaum speaks into a microphone at a press conference

Sheinbaum shares her next steps after electoral reform setback: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
The president also expressed support for protesting taxi drivers and promised an update on the whereabouts of El Mencho's lover at her Thursday morning press conference.
Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Los Cabos’ ever changing tourist economy

1
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.
bidding farewell to a deceased child

‘La Muerte Niña’: Why do Mexican families keep pictures of their deceased children?

1
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.
CDMX landscape

Banking giants BBVA and Barclay’s sweeten their forecasts for Mexico’s 2026 economic growth

2
The two Euorpean banks joined the OECD and Banco de México in raising Mexico's economic oulook for 2026, as President Sheinbaum's public-private approach to investment appears to be paying off.
ecocidio Acapulco

‘Ecocide of the seabed’: Luxury condo expansion near Acapulco accused of causing irreversible damage

0
The Fishermen and Divers Cooperative wants the local damage to stop, but they also want to see "massive, long-term ecosystem destruction" be subject to the international Criminal Court.
oil on a beach in Veracruz

Veracruz governor says natural seep may be causing Gulf oil contamination

0
In early March, what appeared to be an oil spill was detected off the coast of Pajapan, Veracruz, and has since spread along 230 kilometers of coastline between Veracruz and Tabasco.
Zócalo with artificial turf

Thousands will descend on Mexico City’s Zócalo on Sunday for the world’s largest soccer...

0
If all goes according to plan, the mega-class will break France's current record by a factor of 10, and also bolster Mexico's standing as a major international tourist destination.
Cash counting machine counts hundred dollar bills

Treasury targets 14 US counties where it believes cartels launder cash

2
The Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) for 14 counties of California, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona requires money transfer companies and currency exchange offices to report cash transactions between US $1,000 and $10,000.
Puerto Vallarta

MND Local: March news from Puerto Vallarta

1
Damage to vehicles from recent violence and unrest is being addressed in Puerto Vallarta, as is water quality and women's right to safety.
bidding farewell to a deceased child

‘La Muerte Niña’: Why do Mexican families keep pictures of their deceased children?

1
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.
salpicón de res

What to cook this March

3
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.

Sheinbaum celebrates 44% decline in homicides: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

4
On Tuesday, the government reported the latest homicide numbers, which are considered the most important indicator of the national security situation and a key barometer of the progress that has been made in addressing Mexico's serious crime problems.
President Sheinbaum speaks into a microphone at a press conference

Sheinbaum shares her next steps after electoral reform setback: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
The president also expressed support for protesting taxi drivers and promised an update on the whereabouts of El Mencho's lover at her Thursday morning press conference.
Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Los Cabos’ ever changing tourist economy

1
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.
bidding farewell to a deceased child

‘La Muerte Niña’: Why do Mexican families keep pictures of their deceased children?

1
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.
CDMX landscape

Banking giants BBVA and Barclay’s sweeten their forecasts for Mexico’s 2026 economic growth

2
The two Euorpean banks joined the OECD and Banco de México in raising Mexico's economic oulook for 2026, as President Sheinbaum's public-private approach to investment appears to be paying off.
ecocidio Acapulco

‘Ecocide of the seabed’: Luxury condo expansion near Acapulco accused of causing irreversible damage

0
The Fishermen and Divers Cooperative wants the local damage to stop, but they also want to see "massive, long-term ecosystem destruction" be subject to the international Criminal Court.
oil on a beach in Veracruz

Veracruz governor says natural seep may be causing Gulf oil contamination

0
In early March, what appeared to be an oil spill was detected off the coast of Pajapan, Veracruz, and has since spread along 230 kilometers of coastline between Veracruz and Tabasco.
Pemex gas station prices

Mexico extends its gas price cap as the Iran war spikes...

0
The federal government has renewed a voluntary gas price cap pact with 96% of the country's gas stations, aiming to keep regular gasoline below 24 pesos per liter amid surging global oil prices.
A view of a Mexican street in Tapalpa, Jalisco

Mexico after El Mencho: The ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast shares insider perspectives

2
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.
Mexican marines inspect a burned car in Puerto Vallarta

In the wake of another fallen cartel leader, 10 reasons why this time could...

38
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 City's Northern Bus Terminal at midday yesterday, shortly after passengers were told that no buses would be leaving the station on Sunday.

An unprecedented 24-hour period for MND: A perspective from our CEO

38
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.
A man holds a baby and a child's hand standing on the street of a Mexican town

Lessons from 52 years of bilingual education in San Miguel: ‘Confidently Wrong’ talks to...

1
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."
USTR AND SE

Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada

2
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.
sad, unhappy Trump

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?

19
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

3
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
17.86
CAD
13.10
EUR
20.56
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú and his son in a crowd at the Mexican National Palace

More Mexicans than ever made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List

0
Twenty-four Mexicans made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List, with a combined worth of $267.3 billion — up more than 60% over last year's total.

First 20 industrial parks under Plan México open for business

1
Together, the 20 parks represent more than US $711 million in direct investment and 3.5 million square meters of capacity for manufacturing and logistics facilities.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.86
CAD
13.10
EUR
20.56
President Sheinbaum speaks into a microphone at a press conference

Sheinbaum shares her next steps after electoral reform setback: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
The president also expressed support for protesting taxi drivers and promised an update on the whereabouts of El Mencho's lover at her Thursday morning press conference.
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, 11MARZO2026.- Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, presidenta de México; Citlalli Hernández Mora, secretaria de las Mujeres; Crystel Guadalupe Arellano Moreno, coordinadora nacional de Transformación Digital de la Agencia de Transformación Digital y Telecomunicaciones; Laura Margarita Reyna de la Garza, gerente de Asuntos Públicos para Latinoamérica Hispanoahablante de TikTok; Daniela Guerra, líder de Creadores y Responsabilidad para YouTube Hispanoamérica; Sofía Sánchez Velasco, gerente de Relaciones con Gobierno y Políticas Públicas para Google México, Centroamérica y Caribe; y Eliana Pérez Gaffney, líder de Políticas Públicas para México de Meta durante la firma del acuerdo de colaboración voluntaria con plataformas digitales para combatir las violencias en el ámbito digital, en la conferencia matutina en Palacio Nacional.

Mexico partners with big tech to combat digital violence against women: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

0
Google, Meta and TikTok have agreed to strengthen community standards, carry out campaigns to encourage the reporting of online abuse and increase collaboration with authorities to investigate cases of digital violence in Mexico.
Rubén Moreira and Alejandro Moreno at a PRI party press conference

Time for plan B: Sheinbaum’s electoral reform fails in the lower...

0
The president is preparing a scaled-back alternative to her electoral reform proposal after Mexico's lower house dealt her a rare defeat Wednesday, with key allies breaking ranks to vote down the bill.
A man holds a baby and a child's hand standing on the street of a Mexican town

Lessons from 52 years of bilingual education in San Miguel: ‘Confidently Wrong’ talks to Escuela Vasconcelos

1
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."
A blonde mother and child walk down the streets of San Cristobal, Chiapas.

What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples on the front lines

0
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."
Facade of GNP Saguaros

Medical inflation and tax changes are increasing health insurance premiums by up to 40%

1
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.
Cabo San Lucas

MND Local: Los Cabos’ ever changing tourist economy

1
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.
Passengers walk through a terminal at Mexico City International Airport

Taxi drivers announce blockade at Mexico City International Airport

7
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. 
a station of the new light rail connecting Mexico City with the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA)

More Mexicans are riding the rails as train ridership tops 55 million

0
Passenger numbers are expected to continue their upward trend with the upcoming inauguration of the light rail line to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and the gradual adoption of the new Interurban “Insurgente” Train.
A blonde mother and child walk down the streets of San Cristobal, Chiapas.

What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples...

0
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."
Facade of GNP Saguaros

Medical inflation and tax changes are increasing health insurance premiums by up to 40%

1
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.
Mexican marines inspect a burned car in Puerto Vallarta

In the wake of another fallen cartel leader, 10 reasons why this time could...

38
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 City's Northern Bus Terminal at midday yesterday, shortly after passengers were told that no buses would be leaving the station on Sunday.

An unprecedented 24-hour period for MND: A perspective from our CEO

38
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.
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya

0
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

5
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Zócalo with artificial turf

Thousands will descend on Mexico City’s Zócalo on Sunday for the world’s largest soccer...

0
If all goes according to plan, the mega-class will break France's current record by a factor of 10, and also bolster Mexico's standing as a major international tourist destination.
TONO Festival

4-plus cool things to do in Mexico this March

0
Every state in Mexico has cool things to do in March, but new MND contributor Wendy Rosenfeld picks her favorite four-and-a-half for the entire country.
salpicón de res

What to cook this March

3
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta’s greatest volunteer

2
Shashanda Trujillo has dedicated her life in Puerto Vallarta to helping the community, with incredible effect.
Passengers walk through a terminal at Mexico City International Airport

Taxi drivers announce blockade at Mexico City International Airport

7
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. 
a station of the new light rail connecting Mexico City with the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA)

More Mexicans are riding the rails as train ridership tops 55 million

0
Passenger numbers are expected to continue their upward trend with the upcoming inauguration of the light rail line to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and the gradual adoption of the new Interurban “Insurgente” Train.
Masala y Maíz in Mexico City

Michelin-starred Masala y Maíz celebrates International Women’s Month with series of one-night-only dinners

0
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.
Juan Carlos Yerenas, left, accepts the World's Best Coffee Shops award for his café, El Terrible Juan. At right, espresso brews at Histórico Café Tostador in Chiapas

These 3 Mexican coffee shops rank among the best in the world

2
From Chiapas to Guadalajara to Mexico City, these three Mexican coffee shops showcase Mexico's coffee heritage while serving up world-class brews.
Lake Chapala

Battle over Chapala aqueduct tests Mexico’s transparency laws

1
Jalisco's government has refused to release the blueprints for a new aqueduct in Lake Chapala, leading to controversy over the project.
man's legs on dry ground

Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands

3
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.
Oceanman in Cozumel

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

2
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.
bidding farewell to a deceased child

‘La Muerte Niña’: Why do Mexican families keep pictures of their deceased children?

1
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.
Zócalo with artificial turf

Thousands will descend on Mexico City’s Zócalo on Sunday for the world’s largest soccer class

0
If all goes according to plan, the mega-class will break France's current record by a factor of 10, and also bolster Mexico's standing as a major international tourist destination.
TONO Festival

4-plus cool things to do in Mexico this March

0
Every state in Mexico has cool things to do in March, but new MND contributor Wendy Rosenfeld picks her favorite four-and-a-half for the entire country.
Italian besibol team

Upstart Italy knocks Mexico out of World Baseball Classic . . . and the Olympics

0
The day started out with Mexico savoring a chance to advance to the knockout round while knocking the U.S. out of the tournament. Instead, it was the Tri that got eliminated.
salpicón de res

What to cook this March

3
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.

MND Local: Puerto Vallarta’s greatest volunteer

2
Shashanda Trujillo has dedicated her life in Puerto Vallarta to helping the community, with incredible effect.
CDMX landscape

Banking giants BBVA and Barclay’s sweeten their forecasts for Mexico’s 2026 economic growth

2
The two Euorpean banks joined the OECD and Banco de México in raising Mexico's economic oulook for 2026, as President Sheinbaum's public-private approach to investment appears to be paying off.
ecocidio Acapulco

‘Ecocide of the seabed’: Luxury condo expansion near Acapulco accused of causing irreversible damage

0
The Fishermen and Divers Cooperative wants the local damage to stop, but they also want to see "massive, long-term ecosystem destruction" be subject to the international Criminal Court.
oil on a beach in Veracruz

Veracruz governor says natural seep may be causing Gulf oil contamination

0
In early March, what appeared to be an oil spill was detected off the coast of Pajapan, Veracruz, and has since spread along 230 kilometers of coastline between Veracruz and Tabasco.
Cash counting machine counts hundred dollar bills

Treasury targets 14 US counties where it believes cartels launder cash

2
The Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) for 14 counties of California, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona requires money transfer companies and currency exchange offices to report cash transactions between US $1,000 and $10,000.
Huatulco Convention Center

Stranded assets in Huatulco: How 2 major tourism projects became frozen in legal and...

1
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?
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya

0
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

5
Thinking of building rather than buying in Mexico? Real estate expert Glenn Rotton thinks you should read this first.
Mexican soldiers hand out supplies in the wake of Hurricane John

Opinion: From rising seas to rising risks

0
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.
Lake Chapala

Battle over Chapala aqueduct tests Mexico’s transparency laws

1
Jalisco's government has refused to release the blueprints for a new aqueduct in Lake Chapala, leading to controversy over the project.
man's legs on dry ground

Heat, drought and division: Climate change in the borderlands

3
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.
Dr. Molina

One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo

2
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...

2
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.
USTR AND SE

Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada

2
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.
sad, unhappy Trump

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What does it mean for Mexico?

19
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

3
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.
bidding farewell to a deceased child

‘La Muerte Niña’: Why do Mexican families keep pictures of their deceased children?

1
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.
salpicón de res

What to cook this March

3
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.

Sheinbaum celebrates 44% decline in homicides: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

4
On Tuesday, the government reported the latest homicide numbers, which are considered the most important indicator of the national security situation and a key barometer of the progress that has been made in addressing Mexico's serious crime problems.
Mexican security officials meeting with FIFA representatives at a long meeting table showing the Mexican seal with the word "seguridad"

Security cabinet meets with FIFA to coordinate World Cup safety plans

1
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.
salpicón de res

What to cook this March

3
As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes.
Masala y Maíz in Mexico City

Michelin-starred Masala y Maíz celebrates International Women’s Month with series of one-night-only dinners

0
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.
Juan Carlos Yerenas, left, accepts the World's Best Coffee Shops award for his café, El Terrible Juan. At right, espresso brews at Histórico Café Tostador in Chiapas

These 3 Mexican coffee shops rank among the best in the world

2
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 'La que pica'

Uber Eats campaign, ‘La que pica’ celebrates Mexico City’s spiciest salsas

0
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."