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Flex is making a billion-dollar bet on AI manufacturing in Mexico
The diversified manufacturing partner has invested US $2.3 billion in Mexico over the last decade, but this latest injection of funds is meant to take its role in Mexico's tech sector to a new level.
US border wall construction damages sacred Cuchumá Hill on Mexico–US border
US authorities are blasting Cuchumá Hill, a sacred Kumeyaay site on the Mexico–US border, to build more wall — drawing condemnation from Indigenous leaders and Mexican officials.
Setback for Mexico: Canadian court reopens US $270 million NAFTA case against Pemex
The Canadian court revived a NAFTA-era dispute that could cost Mexico hundreds of millions of dollars and has already cost a Mexican company its very existence.
Flex is making a billion-dollar bet on AI manufacturing in Mexico
The diversified manufacturing partner has invested US $2.3 billion in Mexico over the last decade, but this latest injection of funds is meant to take its role in Mexico's tech sector to a new level.
US border wall construction damages sacred Cuchumá Hill on Mexico–US border
US authorities are blasting Cuchumá Hill, a sacred Kumeyaay site on the Mexico–US border, to build more wall — drawing condemnation from Indigenous leaders and Mexican officials.
Setback for Mexico: Canadian court reopens US $270 million NAFTA case against Pemex
The Canadian court revived a NAFTA-era dispute that could cost Mexico hundreds of millions of dollars and has already cost a Mexican company its very existence.
Which Mexican states have the most popular governors?
From Querétaro's beloved Gov. Kuri to the deeply unpopular Gov. Monreal of Zacatecas, see where your state leader ranks.
Meet Yuji, the abandoned baby monkey stealing hearts at the Guadalajara Zoo
Yuji joins Punch, a baby macaque in Japan, and Linh Mai, an Asian elephant calf in Washington, as newborns rejected by their mothers but adopted by animal experts and an adoring public.
Mexico in numbers: Mexico’s biggest and smallest states
Why does Oaxaca have more than 100 times more municipalities than Baja California Sur? Here's a hint: It's not about size. Find the answer in this week's edition of "Mexico in numbers
Viva to connect Mexico City and Monterrey with JFK’s New Terminal One
Viva is the first Latin American airline to land a spot at JFK's massive new terminal in New York, launching nonstop routes to Mexico City’s AIFA and Monterrey as the hub opens in phases.
MND Local: A new pier, flood preparations and worrying tourism data from Puerto Vallarta
While tourist attractions are opening across the Bay of Banderas, there is a worrying drop in passenger numbers at the city's international airport.
Exvotos, the quirky Mexican way to obtain miracles
Small paintings called exvotos are a traditional way to say thank you to saints and other Catholic religious figures in Mexico, and they have been popular for a very long time.
Time magazine names President Sheinbaum to its ‘most influential’ list for the second straight...
The Mexican president joins a range of newsmakers on the list, including Benicio del Toro, Dolores Huerta, MrBeast, Ralph Lauren, Pope Leo XIV and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
All of Latin America has fallen far behind on its 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
The region has been behind schedule in meeting the UN-generated environmental targets virtually since the project started. Global uncertainty and internal financial constraints get much of the blame.
A golden eagle nest, with a breeding pair of Mexico’s national bird, is discovered...
The golden eagle is a threatened species and not especially numerous in Mexico today, so any discovery of an occupied nest of Mexico's national symbol is a major development.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
Who is Rafael Prieto-Curiel, the mathematician saving Mexico through numbers?
According to an acclaimed Mexican mathematician, cartels are one of the leading employers in Mexico and stopping recruitment is key to reducing violent crime.
Mexico in Numbers: The 10 largest companies in Mexico
State-owned oil company Pemex leads the list of Mexico's biggest companies, in this week's edition of Mexico in Numbers.
Which Mexican states have the most popular governors?
From Querétaro's beloved Gov. Kuri to the deeply unpopular Gov. Monreal of Zacatecas, see where your state leader ranks.
Meet Yuji, the abandoned baby monkey stealing hearts at the Guadalajara Zoo
Yuji joins Punch, a baby macaque in Japan, and Linh Mai, an Asian elephant calf in Washington, as newborns rejected by their mothers but adopted by animal experts and an adoring public.
Mexico in numbers: Mexico’s biggest and smallest states
Why does Oaxaca have more than 100 times more municipalities than Baja California Sur? Here's a hint: It's not about size. Find the answer in this week's edition of "Mexico in numbers
Viva to connect Mexico City and Monterrey with JFK’s New Terminal One
Viva is the first Latin American airline to land a spot at JFK's massive new terminal in New York, launching nonstop routes to Mexico City’s AIFA and Monterrey as the hub opens in phases.
MND Local: A new pier, flood preparations and worrying tourism data from Puerto Vallarta
While tourist attractions are opening across the Bay of Banderas, there is a worrying drop in passenger numbers at the city's international airport.
Exvotos, the quirky Mexican way to obtain miracles
Small paintings called exvotos are a traditional way to say thank you to saints and other Catholic religious figures in Mexico, and they have been popular for a very long time.
Flex is making a billion-dollar bet on AI manufacturing in Mexico
The diversified manufacturing partner has invested US $2.3 billion in Mexico over the last decade, but this latest injection of funds is meant to take its role in Mexico's tech sector to a new level.
If you know where to look, Mexico is changing quickly: A perspective from our...
Between high-tech exports, shrinking family sizes and an increasingly positive economic outlook, Mexico's future is brighter than ever, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
How safe really is Mexico for expats? A message from Travis Bembenek, CEO of Mexico...
Mexico News Daily introduces a new initiative to provide real answers to the perennial question of safety in Mexico, based on the experiences people who actually live here.
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.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
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17.25
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12.59
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20.33
Setback for Mexico: Canadian court reopens US $270 million NAFTA case against Pemex
The Canadian court revived a NAFTA-era dispute that could cost Mexico hundreds of millions of dollars and has already cost a Mexican company its very existence.
Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 4
We are leaving money, innovation and jobs on the table because we keep politicizing the issue of labor flows between Mexico and the United States. In his latest article, Pedro Casas of AmCham explains why we need efficient talent migration to compete as a region.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.25
CAD
12.59
EUR
20.33
US trade chief to visit Mexico City for second round of USMCA talks: Thursday’s...
Thursday's presser touched on Mexico's plan for trade talks on Monday, the resignation of another cabinet minister and whether Sheinbaum will participate in an "anti-Trump" meeting this weekend in Barcelona.
Is fracking in Mexico a done deal? Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Mexico is hard-pressed to reduce its natural gas imports from the United States. Today, President Sheinbaum presented a multidisciplinary group of Mexican scientists tasked with assessing whether "sustainable fracking" could be the solution.
Which Mexican states have the most popular governors?
From Querétaro's beloved Gov. Kuri to the deeply unpopular Gov. Monreal of Zacatecas, see where your state leader ranks.
Mexican dad jokes: Harder than ours
Somewhere between cringe humor and the glorious double entendre sits the ultimate art form: The Mexican dad joke.
Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly
Mexico's new Universal Health Service will allow patients to seek care at any public health institution — IMSS, ISSSTE, or IMSS Bienestar — when cross-institutional services launch in January 2027.
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.
Viva to connect Mexico City and Monterrey with JFK’s New Terminal One
Viva is the first Latin American airline to land a spot at JFK's massive new terminal in New York, launching nonstop routes to Mexico City’s AIFA and Monterrey as the hub opens in phases.
Visiting Cozumel? You could witness Maya astronomical wisdom this Thursday
The phenomenon occurs twice a year, typically in February and October, when the sun aligns perfectly with the upper window of the ancient structure known as El Caracol.
Magnicharters, specializing in beach trip packages, abruptly cancels all flights citing ‘logistical issues’
At least three Mexican airlines — Volaris, Viva and Aeroméxico — stand poised to help the stranded vacationers, and the Quintana Roo governor is assisting with rebookings.
Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly
Mexico's new Universal Health Service will allow patients to seek care at any public health institution — IMSS, ISSSTE, or IMSS Bienestar — when cross-institutional services launch in January 2027.
Is it crazy to move to Mexico with a middle schooler? A new ‘Confidently Wrong’...
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 safe really is Mexico for expats? A message from Travis Bembenek, CEO of Mexico...
Mexico News Daily introduces a new initiative to provide real answers to the perennial question of safety in Mexico, based on the experiences people who actually live here.
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.
Highest housing prices in Mexico? That would be Mexico City, Baja California Sur and...
The average price of a house in Mexico is 1.86 million pesos (US $104,323). In Mexico City, that average more than doubles. And if you really want to live in a beach resort community, well, those averages don't apply.
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.
Why is the Gelman art collection so controversial?
Since the death of the Gelmans, controversy has surrounded whether their iconic collection of art can leave the country, and for how long.
Made in Mexico: Charrería
Charrería is an iconic part of Mexican cultural identity, in addition to the equestrian competition being formally identified as the country's national sport.
‘Whales or gas’: Opposition builds against LNG projects in Gulf of California
A liquified natural gas project that would use the Gulf of California as a shipping lane threatens massive and irreversible environmental damage. But artists and activists are fighting back.
A peek inside Guadalajara’s most exclusive country clubs
Guadalajara's country clubs may be accessible for those who play tennis, but becoming a member is something else entirely.
Visiting Cozumel? You could witness Maya astronomical wisdom this Thursday
The phenomenon occurs twice a year, typically in February and October, when the sun aligns perfectly with the upper window of the ancient structure known as El Caracol.
Magnicharters, specializing in beach trip packages, abruptly cancels all flights citing ‘logistical issues’
At least three Mexican airlines — Volaris, Viva and Aeroméxico — stand poised to help the stranded vacationers, and the Quintana Roo governor is assisting with rebookings.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
3 authentic Mexican recipes (and secret cooking tips) from my abuelita
Ever wanted to know how to make authentic Mexican frijoles refritos? MND writer Gaby Solis shares her grandmother's recipe, plus recipes for chilaquiles and other Mexican comfort foods.
Mexico City’s traditional agricultural canals are at risk of disappearing. Meet the activists trying...
Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
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.
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.
Exvotos, the quirky Mexican way to obtain miracles
Small paintings called exvotos are a traditional way to say thank you to saints and other Catholic religious figures in Mexico, and they have been popular for a very long time.
Why is the Gelman art collection so controversial?
Since the death of the Gelmans, controversy has surrounded whether their iconic collection of art can leave the country, and for how long.
Made in Mexico: Charrería
Charrería is an iconic part of Mexican cultural identity, in addition to the equestrian competition being formally identified as the country's national sport.
MND Local: The long, sad decline of the vaquita porpoise, and its last remaining hope to avoid extinction
Mexico's rarest marine animal continues to slide inexorably towards extinction, unless last-ditch conservation attempts can prove successful.
‘Whales or gas’: Opposition builds against LNG projects in Gulf of California
A liquified natural gas project that would use the Gulf of California as a shipping lane threatens massive and irreversible environmental damage. But artists and activists are fighting back.
A peek inside Guadalajara’s most exclusive country clubs
Guadalajara's country clubs may be accessible for those who play tennis, but becoming a member is something else entirely.
US border wall construction damages sacred Cuchumá Hill on Mexico–US border
US authorities are blasting Cuchumá Hill, a sacred Kumeyaay site on the Mexico–US border, to build more wall — drawing condemnation from Indigenous leaders and Mexican officials.
Meet Yuji, the abandoned baby monkey stealing hearts at the Guadalajara Zoo
Yuji joins Punch, a baby macaque in Japan, and Linh Mai, an Asian elephant calf in Washington, as newborns rejected by their mothers but adopted by animal experts and an adoring public.
Mexico in numbers: Mexico’s biggest and smallest states
Why does Oaxaca have more than 100 times more municipalities than Baja California Sur? Here's a hint: It's not about size. Find the answer in this week's edition of "Mexico in numbers
MND Local: A new pier, flood preparations and worrying tourism data from Puerto Vallarta
While tourist attractions are opening across the Bay of Banderas, there is a worrying drop in passenger numbers at the city's international airport.
What homeowners should know before selling property in Mexico
Buying and selling property in Mexico are different processes, but with each its important to get the details right ... and to find the right real estate agent.
Highest housing prices in Mexico? That would be Mexico City, Baja California Sur and...
The average price of a house in Mexico is 1.86 million pesos (US $104,323). In Mexico City, that average more than doubles. And if you really want to live in a beach resort community, well, those averages don't apply.
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.
On the ground with the Guadalajara water crisis
Protests continue in Guadalajara, despite the recent firing of the head of Guadalajara's water agency amid an ongoing water crisis.
Mexico City’s traditional agricultural canals are at risk of disappearing. Meet the activists trying...
Mexico's City's Xochimilco chinampas agricultural canals are polluted and at risk of disappearing, but 89-year-old activist Abuela Amalia and a new summit of community leaders are determined to save them.
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.
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.
Nearshoring drives Mexico back into top 20 for foreign investment, but challenges remain
Mexico wasn't even on the list three years ago, but has now shot up to No. 19. Challenges remain, however, the most pressing of which is lagging technical innovation.
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.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
Who is Rafael Prieto-Curiel, the mathematician saving Mexico through numbers?
According to an acclaimed Mexican mathematician, cartels are one of the leading employers in Mexico and stopping recruitment is key to reducing violent crime.
Mexico in Numbers: The 10 largest companies in Mexico
State-owned oil company Pemex leads the list of Mexico's biggest companies, in this week's edition of Mexico in Numbers.
The Holy Week tradition that keeps Mexican residents united in San Miguel de Allende
In this tight-knit city that's rapidly embracing outsiders, San Miguel's centuries-old tradition of creating a homemade Friday of Sorrows altar for public viewing is a community constant.
Chocolate adventures in the Yucatán Peninsula
Peggy Sijswerda and husband Pete went in search of chocolate-flavored enchantment in Yucatán, Mexico and Belize, and found plenty of it.
Michoacán town makes Guinness World Record-breaking guacamole
In a mashing and mixing session that lasted approximately two and a half hours, 800 volunteers produced a giant vat of green guacamole weighing over 7 tonnes in Tancítaro, Michoacán.
3 authentic Mexican recipes (and secret cooking tips) from my abuelita
Ever wanted to know how to make authentic Mexican frijoles refritos? MND writer Gaby Solis shares her grandmother's recipe, plus recipes for chilaquiles and other Mexican comfort foods.
Made in Mexico: Grupo Herdez
Grupo Herdez doesn't just manufacture food for people in Mexico to eat, in important ways, it's also deciding which foods matter most and which recipes are being preserved.
