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Mexico’s eagerly awaited supercomputing program launches
As part of phase one, researchers from Mexico's weather agency have begun working at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to standardize Mexico's meteorological data and produce more advanced forecasts.
Manufacturing drives Mexico’s export surge in February, even as production stalls
The national statistics agency INEGI reported on Friday that Mexico's exports were worth US $56.85 billion last month, an increase of 15.8% compared to February 2025.
Skull found 25 years ago leads scientists to identify new species of ancient sea monster
The relatively intact skull, pulled from rock in northern Mexico, turns out to belong to a previously unknown species that dominated the seas during the age of the dinosaurs.
Mexico’s eagerly awaited supercomputing program launches
As part of phase one, researchers from Mexico's weather agency have begun working at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to standardize Mexico's meteorological data and produce more advanced forecasts.
Manufacturing drives Mexico’s export surge in February, even as production stalls
The national statistics agency INEGI reported on Friday that Mexico's exports were worth US $56.85 billion last month, an increase of 15.8% compared to February 2025.
Skull found 25 years ago leads scientists to identify new species of ancient sea...
The relatively intact skull, pulled from rock in northern Mexico, turns out to belong to a previously unknown species that dominated the seas during the age of the dinosaurs.
1 of 4 trapped miners pulled to safety in Sinaloa
Of the 25 who were working in the Santa Fe gold mine in the municipality of El Rosario, four became trapped after it partially collapsed on Wednesday. Some 300 workers are on site to continue the rescue effort.
25 tonnes of counterfeit World Cup-related products seized in CDMX
The government's crackdown on counterfeit and other illicit goods has been amassing record totals of seizures since 2024, but is intensifying as the World Cup draws near.
AZ gun store owner accused of arming 2 Mexican cartels
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona indicted Laurence Gray — owner of the shop Grips By Larry — on charges relating to the sale of three semi-automatic rifles, a machine gun and two pistols to members of the CJNG and the Sinaloa Cartel.
Sheinbaum’s security strategy has led to an 11% increase in Mexico’s prison population
But the approach may be a victim of its own success, as serious overcrowding and what many consider excessive pre-trial detention have become controversial issues.
MND Local: ‘No Kings’ comes to Puerto Vallarta, and 10,000 oysters come to Bucerías
An expat protest, a national seafood festival and new public safety measures all feature in this week's look at what's going on in the Bay of Banderas.
Sheinbaum makes monetary donation to Cuba: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum also acknowledged on Monday that another Mexican had died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and said that her government would take "more measures" than it has previously taken to express its discontent.
Ernesto Gómez Gallardo: The architect who redefined Mexican furniture
Furniture design was one of many specialties of esteemed Mexican architect Ernesto Gómez Gallardo Argüelles, but it may be the one for which he is most remembered.
El Jalapeño: Mexico confirms World Cup visitors will be greeted by construction site, taxi...
At this point, it's the only thing messier than the World Cup itself.
The unexpected power of a Fire Horse journey in San Miguel de Allende
The Year of the Fire Horse is rare in the Chinese zodiac, known for being notably intense — as was a recent Fire Horse journey taken by writer Peggy Sijswerda and 11 other women in San Miguel de Allende.
How rich is rich in Mexico: How much does the upper class earn, and...
The problem of extreme wealth concentration has intensified over the past several decades, making Mexico's upper class a small and intriguing group to study. How much do they really live on, and what do they do with their lives?
Opinion: What might a regional utopia look like? Part 1
CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas outlines the policies, institutions and strategic choices that could make North America more competitive, more productive — and ultimately more prosperous in this new weekly essay series.
A Mexican artist could be the one to put the finishing touches on Gaudí’s...
Michoacán-born sculptor Javier Marín is one of three contemporary sculptors invited to propose designs for the basilica's main entrance and final façade as construction nears completion, more than 140 years after it began.
1 of 4 trapped miners pulled to safety in Sinaloa
Of the 25 who were working in the Santa Fe gold mine in the municipality of El Rosario, four became trapped after it partially collapsed on Wednesday. Some 300 workers are on site to continue the rescue effort.
25 tonnes of counterfeit World Cup-related products seized in CDMX
The government's crackdown on counterfeit and other illicit goods has been amassing record totals of seizures since 2024, but is intensifying as the World Cup draws near.
AZ gun store owner accused of arming 2 Mexican cartels
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona indicted Laurence Gray — owner of the shop Grips By Larry — on charges relating to the sale of three semi-automatic rifles, a machine gun and two pistols to members of the CJNG and the Sinaloa Cartel.
Sheinbaum’s security strategy has led to an 11% increase in Mexico’s prison population
But the approach may be a victim of its own success, as serious overcrowding and what many consider excessive pre-trial detention have become controversial issues.
MND Local: ‘No Kings’ comes to Puerto Vallarta, and 10,000 oysters come to Bucerías
An expat protest, a national seafood festival and new public safety measures all feature in this week's look at what's going on in the Bay of Banderas.
Sheinbaum makes monetary donation to Cuba: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum also acknowledged on Monday that another Mexican had died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and said that her government would take "more measures" than it has previously taken to express its discontent.
Cocadas, copra and conflict: The coconut history of Guerrero’s coast
Coconuts have been part of Guerrero's history — for good and ill — for nearly 500 years, since the first coconut palms were brought from the Philippines.
Are animal spirits returning to the business community in Mexico? A perspective from our...
Is optimism returning to Mexico's business community? MND CEO Travis Bembenek thinks the famed animal spirits may finally be stirring.
Insights from the oldest and most prestigious American School in Mexico: A new ‘Confidently...
The latest episode of Confidently Wrong visits the century-old American School Foundation for insight on what it takes to give kids a world-class education outside of their home country.
The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for...
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
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.
China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers.
USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.
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
18.08
CAD
13.00
EUR
20.79
Are animal spirits returning to the business community in Mexico? A perspective from our...
Is optimism returning to Mexico's business community? MND CEO Travis Bembenek thinks the famed animal spirits may finally be stirring.
Peso breaks past 18 to the dollar after Banxico’s surprise rate cut
The peso slid past 18 per dollar Friday for the first time since December, as Banxico's interest rate cut combined with rising inflation, an unexpected trade deficit and Middle East tensions to rattle markets.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.08
CAD
13.00
EUR
20.79
Sheinbaum makes monetary donation to Cuba: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum also acknowledged on Monday that another Mexican had died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and said that her government would take "more measures" than it has previously taken to express its discontent.
How the 1985 Mexico City earthquake toppled Mexico’s decades-long ruling party
The 1985 Mexico City earthquake will never be forgotten, not only because of the thousands of deaths, but also for the horrible handling of the disaster by the ruling PRI party.
New poll suggests 54% approve of Sheinbaum — her lowest rating...
While standard polls of 1,000 respondents have routinely placed Sheinbaum's approval rating at 70% or above, a more expansive recent survey suggests her popularity may be somewhat overstated.
Is it crazy to move to Mexico with a middle schooler? A new ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
Doing just about anything with a middle schooler can be a challenge. So what is it like moving to Mexico with a tween? That's the theme of this week's "Confidently Wrong" podcast.
How to swear in Mexico: Curse words for south of the border
Swearing in Mexican Spanish is an art form, but it's one you'll want to be careful about before using it in public.
Puff, puff, pass? The cloudy legality of marijuana in Mexico
Is smoking marijuana legal for tourists or residents in Mexico? How about possession? The answers are a bit confusing.
Mexico in Numbers: What are Mexico’s most popular airlines?
Mexico in Numbers is back, revealing the most popular airlines in Mexico in 2025, from budget carriers to international heavyweights.
Why Tijuana is so much more than a border city
Once seen as a seedy border holdout, modern Tijuana is quite the surprise, as one traveler discovered.
Uber and licensed taxis settle their long dispute by joining forces in CDMX
The alliance hopes to ensure peace on the streets (and enough drivers) during the World Cup, but the issue of Uber's access to airports is still unresolved.
How to swear in Mexico: Curse words for south of the border
Swearing in Mexican Spanish is an art form, but it's one you'll want to be careful about before using it in public.
Puff, puff, pass? The cloudy legality of marijuana in Mexico
Is smoking marijuana legal for tourists or residents in Mexico? How about possession? The answers are a bit confusing.
Insights from the oldest and most prestigious American School in Mexico: A new ‘Confidently...
The latest episode of Confidently Wrong visits the century-old American School Foundation for insight on what it takes to give kids a world-class education outside of their home country.
The AI fake news tsunami is upon us — what does this mean for...
As realistic, AI-generated fake news flooding our feeds, MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why teaching kids about media literacy has never been more urgent.
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.
Ernesto Gómez Gallardo: The architect who redefined Mexican furniture
Furniture design was one of many specialties of esteemed Mexican architect Ernesto Gómez Gallardo Argüelles, but it may be the one for which he is most remembered.
Mexico’s National Anthropology Museum receives UNESCO’s Blue Shield maximum protection designation
The globally famed site of Mexico's rich historical heritage is the first Latin American building designated by UNESCO to receive maximum safeguarding during war or natural disaster.
Nintendo’s PancitoMerge is a video game dedicated to Mexican bread
Forget pyramids, treasure or adventure, PancitoMerge offers you the chance to spend a day in the life of a Mexican baker.
Volunteering in Puerto Vallarta: How visitors and residents can get involved
There are many ways residents and visitors can get more involved in Puerto Vallarta, and volunteering is a great way to give back to the local community that has welcomed you.
Why Tijuana is so much more than a border city
Once seen as a seedy border holdout, modern Tijuana is quite the surprise, as one traveler discovered.
Uber and licensed taxis settle their long dispute by joining forces in CDMX
The alliance hopes to ensure peace on the streets (and enough drivers) during the World Cup, but the issue of Uber's access to airports is still unresolved.
Face-shaped conchas in Mexico City feed another wave of Harfuch-mania
In a phenomenon that doesn't appear to be going away any time soon, the image of Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's top cop, is showing up everywhere, even on a traditional Mexican sweet bread.
Jalisco shines its culinary credentials as host of the Michelin Mexico Guide opening ceremony
The state that some consider to "be" Mexico has been added to the Michelin Mexico Guide for 2026, along with Yucatán and Puebla.
MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
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.
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’s eagerly awaited supercomputing program launches
As part of phase one, researchers from Mexico's weather agency have begun working at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to standardize Mexico's meteorological data and produce more advanced forecasts.
Ernesto Gómez Gallardo: The architect who redefined Mexican furniture
Furniture design was one of many specialties of esteemed Mexican architect Ernesto Gómez Gallardo Argüelles, but it may be the one for which he is most remembered.
Mexico’s National Anthropology Museum receives UNESCO’s Blue Shield maximum protection designation
The globally famed site of Mexico's rich historical heritage is the first Latin American building designated by UNESCO to receive maximum safeguarding during war or natural disaster.
The unexpected power of a Fire Horse journey in San Miguel de Allende
The Year of the Fire Horse is rare in the Chinese zodiac, known for being notably intense — as was a recent Fire Horse journey taken by writer Peggy Sijswerda and 11 other women in San Miguel de Allende.
Nintendo’s PancitoMerge is a video game dedicated to Mexican bread
Forget pyramids, treasure or adventure, PancitoMerge offers you the chance to spend a day in the life of a Mexican baker.
Volunteering in Puerto Vallarta: How visitors and residents can get involved
There are many ways residents and visitors can get more involved in Puerto Vallarta, and volunteering is a great way to give back to the local community that has welcomed you.
Mexico’s eagerly awaited supercomputing program launches
As part of phase one, researchers from Mexico's weather agency have begun working at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to standardize Mexico's meteorological data and produce more advanced forecasts.
Manufacturing drives Mexico’s export surge in February, even as production stalls
The national statistics agency INEGI reported on Friday that Mexico's exports were worth US $56.85 billion last month, an increase of 15.8% compared to February 2025.
Skull found 25 years ago leads scientists to identify new species of ancient sea...
The relatively intact skull, pulled from rock in northern Mexico, turns out to belong to a previously unknown species that dominated the seas during the age of the dinosaurs.
1 of 4 trapped miners pulled to safety in Sinaloa
Of the 25 who were working in the Santa Fe gold mine in the municipality of El Rosario, four became trapped after it partially collapsed on Wednesday. Some 300 workers are on site to continue the rescue effort.
MND Local: The Baja business deal that soured Trump on Mexico
The Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico was meant to a crown jewel in a property empire, but its failure left its namesake feeling bitter.
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.
Building materials company Holcim to invest US $20M in its water conservation strategy
To date, Holcim has cut its water extraction volume by 58% by increasing the use of treated wastewater, recirculation technologies and predictive maintenance, which it implements at 71% of its plants in Mexico.
MND Local: Is Guadalajara facing a looming water crisis?
The city has been beset with water management issues for decades, now these problems threaten the water supply of one of Mexico's most important cities.
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.
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.
China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers.
USMCA trade deal negotiations formally kick off in Washington
The review was built into NAFTA's successor to ensure its efficacy moving forward, but some of Trump's comments and actions have cast doubt on the North America free trade pact's very survival.
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.
How rich is rich in Mexico: How much does the upper class earn, and...
The problem of extreme wealth concentration has intensified over the past several decades, making Mexico's upper class a small and intriguing group to study. How much do they really live on, and what do they do with their lives?
Opinion: What might a regional utopia look like? Part 1
CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas outlines the policies, institutions and strategic choices that could make North America more competitive, more productive — and ultimately more prosperous in this new weekly essay series.
A Mexican artist could be the one to put the finishing touches on Gaudí’s...
Michoacán-born sculptor Javier Marín is one of three contemporary sculptors invited to propose designs for the basilica's main entrance and final façade as construction nears completion, more than 140 years after it began.
American Chamber of Commerce names CPKC’s Oscar Del Cueto as new president
Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Mexico, was named the new president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) for the 2026-2027 period, the business organization announced Wednesday.
Young wineries like Altos Norte are changing how wine lovers see Jalisco
Altos Norte is helping put Jalisco on the map for winemaking, thanks to its low-interventionist methods and its exceptionally drinkable natural wines.
Face-shaped conchas in Mexico City feed another wave of Harfuch-mania
In a phenomenon that doesn't appear to be going away any time soon, the image of Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's top cop, is showing up everywhere, even on a traditional Mexican sweet bread.
Jalisco shines its culinary credentials as host of the Michelin Mexico Guide opening ceremony
The state that some consider to "be" Mexico has been added to the Michelin Mexico Guide for 2026, along with Yucatán and Puebla.
How Chef Lupita is bringing the international spotlight to Tabasco
From a cookbook all the way to Qatar, Chef Lupita Vidal has traveled across the world to promote the culinary offerings of her native state of Tabasco.
