Friday, November 21, 2025

La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families

La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
Frida's "The Dream /The Bed)

A Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for US $54.7M, a new record for a female artist

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The blockbuster sale comes as “Fridamania” has resurged, with the opening of Casa Roja Museum in Mexico City and recent exhibits in Chicago and China. 
Ari Gisell Silva

Baja California woman sentenced to 20 years over murder of visiting surfers

0
Ary Gisell Silva, 23, pleaded guilty to instigating the murder of two Australian brothers and their American friend, who traveled to Baja on a surf trip.
Southwest aircraft over desert

New Southwest Airlines flights will connect Puerto Vallarta and Las Vegas

0
Las Vegas joins a half dozen other western U.S. cities with direct Southwest flights to Puerto Vallarta, and new routes to Los Cabos and Cancún coming ahead of the World Cup.
Frida's "The Dream /The Bed)

A Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for US $54.7M, a new record for a female...

0
The blockbuster sale comes as “Fridamania” has resurged, with the opening of Casa Roja Museum in Mexico City and recent exhibits in Chicago and China. 
Ari Gisell Silva

Baja California woman sentenced to 20 years over murder of visiting surfers

0
Ary Gisell Silva, 23, pleaded guilty to instigating the murder of two Australian brothers and their American friend, who traveled to Baja on a surf trip.
Southwest aircraft over desert

New Southwest Airlines flights will connect Puerto Vallarta and Las Vegas

0
Las Vegas joins a half dozen other western U.S. cities with direct Southwest flights to Puerto Vallarta, and new routes to Los Cabos and Cancún coming ahead of the World Cup.
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Miss Universe Fatima Bosch waves at the camera while wearing a crown surrounded by other pageant contestants

Tabasqueña Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe after pageant bullying episode

0
After contest plagued by multiple controversies, Bosch's win was announced Friday, making her the fourth Mexican woman to take home the crown.

Meet the Iztapalapa artist making luchador masks for F1 racers

0
From spraying murals on the streets of Iztapalapa, one artist has now teamed up with Williams F1 Team to take Mexican culture to new heights.
Guadalajara, Jalisco

How Guadalajara embodies Mexico’s entrepreneurial spirit

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Small businesses account for the majority of Mexico's gross domestic product, further proof of the nation's thriving entrepreneurial spirit. Guadalajara is particularly rich in this regard.
President Sheinbaum gestures during a speech on Revolution Day

Sheinbaum takes aim at violent protesters in Revolution Day speech

3
Five days after "Gen Z" protesters attacked police in the Zócalo, Sheinbaum condemned the normalization of violence before the annual military-civic parade.
A cargo ship heads out to sea, leaving the Mexican port of Manzanillo

Mexico is now the top buyer of U.S. goods, beating out Canada

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Mexico City economist Alfonso Muñoz characterized the change as an "inflection point" for the U.S. and Mexico's tightly connected economies.
Mexico U-17 team at World Cup 225

Mexico’s U-17 men’s team misses World Cup trophy, but gains new friendships

0
Cruel social media posts insulting the team for not going further were offset by the respect and friendship that the young Mexican and Japanese players showed to each other.
Ryan James Wedding

US sanctions Canadian snowboarder accused of leading a murderous Mexican crime ring

0
The former Canadian Olympian is a top target of the U.S. Justice and Treasury Departments, and has been called “a modern-day iteration of Pablo Escobar.”
A couple kisses through face masks on the Mexico City Metro

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 61-80

2
Are Mexicans happy with their love lives? What is the most-trusted institution in Mexico? How much savings do most people have? Test your knowledge with these must-know facts about Mexico.
Estadio Akron in Guadalajara

Guadalajara and Monterrey will host playoff games to determine the remaining World Cup teams 

0
A record high of 48 teams will be competing for the FIFA World Cup next summer with six slots yet to be decided. Two will qualify via a six-team tournament in Mexico in March.
A couple kisses through face masks on the Mexico City Metro

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 61-80

2
Are Mexicans happy with their love lives? What is the most-trusted institution in Mexico? How much savings do most people have? Test your knowledge with these must-know facts about Mexico.
fruits and vegetables on display at a market

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60

0
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
a girl looks at shelves in a book store

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 21-40

0
What is Mexico's largest state? How large is the foreign-born population? What percentage of households have a computer? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Miss Universe Fatima Bosch waves at the camera while wearing a crown surrounded by other pageant contestants

Tabasqueña Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe after pageant bullying episode

0
After contest plagued by multiple controversies, Bosch's win was announced Friday, making her the fourth Mexican woman to take home the crown.

Meet the Iztapalapa artist making luchador masks for F1 racers

0
From spraying murals on the streets of Iztapalapa, one artist has now teamed up with Williams F1 Team to take Mexican culture to new heights.
Guadalajara, Jalisco

How Guadalajara embodies Mexico’s entrepreneurial spirit

0
Small businesses account for the majority of Mexico's gross domestic product, further proof of the nation's thriving entrepreneurial spirit. Guadalajara is particularly rich in this regard.
President Sheinbaum gestures during a speech on Revolution Day

Sheinbaum takes aim at violent protesters in Revolution Day speech

3
Five days after "Gen Z" protesters attacked police in the Zócalo, Sheinbaum condemned the normalization of violence before the annual military-civic parade.
A cargo ship heads out to sea, leaving the Mexican port of Manzanillo

Mexico is now the top buyer of U.S. goods, beating out Canada

0
Mexico City economist Alfonso Muñoz characterized the change as an "inflection point" for the U.S. and Mexico's tightly connected economies.
Mexico U-17 team at World Cup 225

Mexico’s U-17 men’s team misses World Cup trophy, but gains new friendships

0
Cruel social media posts insulting the team for not going further were offset by the respect and friendship that the young Mexican and Japanese players showed to each other.
A cargo ship heads out to sea, leaving the Mexican port of Manzanillo

Mexico is now the top buyer of U.S. goods, beating out...

0
Mexico City economist Alfonso Muñoz characterized the change as an "inflection point" for the U.S. and Mexico's tightly connected economies.
A banner reading "La Gentrificación no es progreso, es despojo" hangs over a Mexico City street

‘Confidently Wrong about Gentrification in Mexico,’ a new podcast by our CEO

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How is gentrification affecting Mexico, and are foreigners to blame? CEO Travis Bembenek addresses questions and misconceptions in a new episode of "Confidently Wrong."
The Palace of Bellas Artes in Mexico City's historic center with a taxi and metrobus

‘Confidently Wrong about Mexico City’: A new podcast from our CEO

3
Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong about Mexico City," a new podcast addressing misconceptions about Mexico's capital metropolis.
Hispanic mom and dad with their beautiful kids looking happy and smiling together in their beautiful new house entryway

Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A perspective from our...

15
As U.S. residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States, Mexico has a chance to welcome back a young, motivated and bilingual workforce, Travis Bembenek writes.

‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

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MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about banking in Mexico in this week's podcast.
the Angel of Independence in Mexico City

Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...

0
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
2 guys from jalisco

Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry

0
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
chip

US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA

1
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.47
CAD
13.11
EUR
21.28
The entrance of the Bank of Mexico

Foreign investors have sold off US $7B in Mexican government bonds this year

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Over US $7 billion in foreign capital has left Mexico as investors pulled out of government bonds, even as foreign direct investment in companies hit a record high.
the Angel of Independence in Mexico City

Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...

0
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.47
CAD
13.11
EUR
21.28
President Sheinbaum gestures during a speech on Revolution Day

Sheinbaum takes aim at violent protesters in Revolution Day speech

3
Five days after "Gen Z" protesters attacked police in the Zócalo, Sheinbaum condemned the normalization of violence before the annual military-civic parade.
Sheinbaum mañanera Nov. 19, 2025

Opposition party’s US $114K contract with Gen Z organizer exposed as ‘4T’ marks 7...

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Payments from an opposition political party to a Generation Z influencer, and the upcoming seventh anniversary of the "fourth transformation" political movement were among the issues President Sheinbaum spoke about at her Wednesday morning press conference.
Man with two women

La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families

3
La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
A woman wearing headphones sits at a desk across from a white, anthropomorphic AI robot. The robot points toward a large holographic screen displaying an open mouth labeled "boca."

AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation

11
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
A smiling Mexican couple with two kids and a spaniel lean out of a small new car

Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?

13
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
Southwest aircraft over desert

New Southwest Airlines flights will connect Puerto Vallarta and Las Vegas

0
Las Vegas joins a half dozen other western U.S. cities with direct Southwest flights to Puerto Vallarta, and new routes to Los Cabos and Cancún coming ahead of the World Cup.
L'Étape Mazatlán by Tour de France

The Tour de France (sort of) comes to Mazatlán

0
A taste of the world's premier cycling race on the Pacific coast, as the Tour de France L'Étape Mazatlán gave locals the chance to don the famous yellow vest.
Puerto Vallarta

MND Local: November news in Puerto Vallarta

0
Will Uber airport pickups be allowed in Puerto Vallarta? What new resort is opening in the destination soon? Our PV correspondent answers all with a November news roundup.
A woman wearing headphones sits at a desk across from a white, anthropomorphic AI robot. The robot points toward a large holographic screen displaying an open mouth labeled "boca."

AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation

11
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
A smiling Mexican couple with two kids and a spaniel lean out of a small new car

Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?

13
Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.
The Palace of Bellas Artes in Mexico City's historic center with a taxi and metrobus

‘Confidently Wrong about Mexico City’: A new podcast from our CEO

3
Travis Bembenek introduces "Confidently Wrong about Mexico City," a new podcast addressing misconceptions about Mexico's capital metropolis.
Hispanic mom and dad with their beautiful kids looking happy and smiling together in their beautiful new house entryway

Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A perspective from our...

15
As U.S. residents of Mexican origin consider leaving the United States, Mexico has a chance to welcome back a young, motivated and bilingual workforce, Travis Bembenek writes.
Real estate in Mexico

The real costs of buying a home in Mexico

12
Ready to buy your dream home in Mexico? Go in knowing the rules and the costs potentially added by fees related to Mexico's unique homebuying process.
Puerto Vallarta

The emergence of US-style financing in Mexico’s real estate market

2
Mexico's real estate marking is changing and in a good way, with new U.S.-style financing models finally available to buyers.

Meet the Iztapalapa artist making luchador masks for F1 racers

0
From spraying murals on the streets of Iztapalapa, one artist has now teamed up with Williams F1 Team to take Mexican culture to new heights.
Guadalajara, Jalisco

How Guadalajara embodies Mexico’s entrepreneurial spirit

0
Small businesses account for the majority of Mexico's gross domestic product, further proof of the nation's thriving entrepreneurial spirit. Guadalajara is particularly rich in this regard.
Estadio Akron in Guadalajara

Guadalajara and Monterrey will host playoff games to determine the remaining World Cup teams 

0
A record high of 48 teams will be competing for the FIFA World Cup next summer with six slots yet to be decided. Two will qualify via a six-team tournament in Mexico in March.
Ap Porsche

New Porsche driving center near Mexico City lets you test luxury sports cars on...

8
The first Porsche Driving Center in Latin America, located near Mexico CIty, features a 4-kilometer race track designed by noted Formula 1 architect Hermann Tilke.
L'Étape Mazatlán by Tour de France

The Tour de France (sort of) comes to Mazatlán

0
A taste of the world's premier cycling race on the Pacific coast, as the Tour de France L'Étape Mazatlán gave locals the chance to don the famous yellow vest.
Puerto Vallarta

MND Local: November news in Puerto Vallarta

0
Will Uber airport pickups be allowed in Puerto Vallarta? What new resort is opening in the destination soon? Our PV correspondent answers all with a November news roundup.

Taste of Mexico: Rice and pasta

1
Neither hail from the coutnry, but Mexican rice and pasta have become staples of the cuisine over time. María Meléndez investigates.
A staged close-up photo of a Día de Muertos altar featuring two types of Mexican pan de muerto. One is a large, light-colored loaf dusted heavily with white sugar, the other is dark but with the traditional pan de muerto "bones." Both are surrounded by vibrant orange cempasúchil marigold flowers and small orange and yellow decorative gourds.

What to cook in November 

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Bel Woodhouse shares her Mexican neighbors' white pozole recipe, plus recipes for peach salsa and spinach enchiladas that take advantage of Mexico's autumn-fresh ingredients.

US senators push legislation that blocks water from going to Mexico

From The Texas Tribune: U.S. senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to limit the United States’ engagement with Mexico after the country failed to deliver water to Texas under a 1944 international water treaty.
ReSiMar project

From ridge to reef: How Playa Viva’s ReSiMar project is regenerating a coastline and...

2
ReSiMar was founded as a project to help regenerate the environment near an off-the-grid eco resort in Mexico, but its changing much more than just that.
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.
Frida's "The Dream /The Bed)

A Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for US $54.7M, a new record for a female artist

0
The blockbuster sale comes as “Fridamania” has resurged, with the opening of Casa Roja Museum in Mexico City and recent exhibits in Chicago and China. 

Meet the Iztapalapa artist making luchador masks for F1 racers

0
From spraying murals on the streets of Iztapalapa, one artist has now teamed up with Williams F1 Team to take Mexican culture to new heights.
Guadalajara, Jalisco

How Guadalajara embodies Mexico’s entrepreneurial spirit

0
Small businesses account for the majority of Mexico's gross domestic product, further proof of the nation's thriving entrepreneurial spirit. Guadalajara is particularly rich in this regard.
Miss Universe Fatima Bosch waves at the camera while wearing a crown surrounded by other pageant contestants

Tabasqueña Fátima Bosch wins Miss Universe after pageant bullying episode

0
After contest plagued by multiple controversies, Bosch's win was announced Friday, making her the fourth Mexican woman to take home the crown.
Estadio Akron in Guadalajara

Guadalajara and Monterrey will host playoff games to determine the remaining World Cup teams 

0
A record high of 48 teams will be competing for the FIFA World Cup next summer with six slots yet to be decided. Two will qualify via a six-team tournament in Mexico in March.
Ap Porsche

New Porsche driving center near Mexico City lets you test luxury sports cars on a F1-quality track

8
The first Porsche Driving Center in Latin America, located near Mexico CIty, features a 4-kilometer race track designed by noted Formula 1 architect Hermann Tilke.
Ari Gisell Silva

Baja California woman sentenced to 20 years over murder of visiting surfers

0
Ary Gisell Silva, 23, pleaded guilty to instigating the murder of two Australian brothers and their American friend, who traveled to Baja on a surf trip.
Mexico U-17 team at World Cup 225

Mexico’s U-17 men’s team misses World Cup trophy, but gains new friendships

0
Cruel social media posts insulting the team for not going further were offset by the respect and friendship that the young Mexican and Japanese players showed to each other.
Ryan James Wedding

US sanctions Canadian snowboarder accused of leading a murderous Mexican crime ring

0
The former Canadian Olympian is a top target of the U.S. Justice and Treasury Departments, and has been called “a modern-day iteration of Pablo Escobar.”
A couple kisses through face masks on the Mexico City Metro

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 61-80

2
Are Mexicans happy with their love lives? What is the most-trusted institution in Mexico? How much savings do most people have? Test your knowledge with these must-know facts about Mexico.
A small house in a forest

Sustainability meets investment at these Mexican real estate projects

0
Investing in real estate in Mexico doesn't just mean beachside condos, as these amazing sustainable developments prove.
Real estate in Mexico

The real costs of buying a home in Mexico

12
Ready to buy your dream home in Mexico? Go in knowing the rules and the costs potentially added by fees related to Mexico's unique homebuying process.
Puerto Vallarta

The emergence of US-style financing in Mexico’s real estate market

2
Mexico's real estate marking is changing and in a good way, with new U.S.-style financing models finally available to buyers.
A close-up shot shows a person adjusting an irrigation line in a field to reduce agricultural water waste

Is Mexico’s agricultural sector experiencing a water crisis?

0
Inefficiencies in water use are particularly glaring in Mexico, where 75% of the country's available water is earmarked for agriculture. Fortunately, some improvements are being made.

US senators push legislation that blocks water from going to Mexico

From The Texas Tribune: U.S. senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to limit the United States’ engagement with Mexico after the country failed to deliver water to Texas under a 1944 international water treaty.
ReSiMar project

From ridge to reef: How Playa Viva’s ReSiMar project is regenerating a coastline and...

2
ReSiMar was founded as a project to help regenerate the environment near an off-the-grid eco resort in Mexico, but its changing much more than just that.
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...

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.
the Angel of Independence in Mexico City

Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of...

0
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
2 guys from jalisco

Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry

0
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
chip

US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA

1
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
A couple kisses through face masks on the Mexico City Metro

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 61-80

2
Are Mexicans happy with their love lives? What is the most-trusted institution in Mexico? How much savings do most people have? Test your knowledge with these must-know facts about Mexico.
fruits and vegetables on display at a market

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 41-60

0
What is Mexico's literacy rate? How much do people spend in Chiapas versus Mexico City? What is the most popular name? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
a girl looks at shelves in a book store

99 facts you need to know about Mexico: 21-40

0
What is Mexico's largest state? How large is the foreign-born population? What percentage of households have a computer? Find out or test your knowledge of the 99 facts you need to know about Mexico.
Sheinbaum mañanera Nov. 17, 2025

Sheinbaum blames opposition for funding violent protest: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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The main focus of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Monday morning press conference was the protest against insecurity and corruption that took place in Mexico City on Saturday.
Finca Las Luciérnagas's Andante cheese is made using sheep’s milk from a producer with certified animal welfare practices.

6 Mexican cheeses recognized at the 2025 World Cheese Awards

1
A Querétaro quesería won the award for Best Latin American Cheese in what was Mexico's best recent performance at the annual World Cheese Awards.

Taste of Mexico: Rice and pasta

1
Neither hail from the coutnry, but Mexican rice and pasta have become staples of the cuisine over time. María Meléndez investigates.
A staged close-up photo of a Día de Muertos altar featuring two types of Mexican pan de muerto. One is a large, light-colored loaf dusted heavily with white sugar, the other is dark but with the traditional pan de muerto "bones." Both are surrounded by vibrant orange cempasúchil marigold flowers and small orange and yellow decorative gourds.

What to cook in November 

0
Bel Woodhouse shares her Mexican neighbors' white pozole recipe, plus recipes for peach salsa and spinach enchiladas that take advantage of Mexico's autumn-fresh ingredients.
Rosetta restaurant in Roma Norte

The New York Times takes aim at Mexico City’s food scene, but misfires

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The New York Times recently attacked Mexico City's amazingly complex food scene using simplistic cliches. Our Lydia Carey has a response.