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The top México mágico moments of 2025: Mystical eagles, stargazing pups and a killer granny
As the year winds to a close, we take a look back at the quirky, bizarre and inspiring stories that captured Mexico's imagination in 2025.
US investors buy major stake in Club América, Mexico’s top soccer team
The investment by private equity firm General Atlantic includes a partnership with Kraft Group, owners of the NFL's New England Patriots.
Color, camaraderie, craftsmen and conquest: The best of Mexico News Daily’s Culture section in 2025
From color to conquest, these are the best culture stories of the year.
The top México mágico moments of 2025: Mystical eagles, stargazing pups and a killer...
As the year winds to a close, we take a look back at the quirky, bizarre and inspiring stories that captured Mexico's imagination in 2025.
US investors buy major stake in Club América, Mexico’s top soccer team
The investment by private equity firm General Atlantic includes a partnership with Kraft Group, owners of the NFL's New England Patriots.
Color, camaraderie, craftsmen and conquest: The best of Mexico News Daily’s Culture section in...
From color to conquest, these are the best culture stories of the year.
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2025 according to Sarah DeVries
Mexico News Daily's favorite opinion writer had some thoughts about how this year went. We collected the best.
The Metro in 2025: The art, commerce and commuters who defined Mexico City’s subway...
Chief staff writer Peter Davies' 2025 deep dive into the Metro highlights the music, street art, archaeological relics and myriad products for sale beneth the streets of Mexico City.
Mexico’s year in review: The 10 biggest news and politics stories of 2025
The past year came with no shortage of challenges and contrasts for Mexico, from major floods and record rain to turf wars and trade discussions. These are the 10 stories that most impacted the national dialogue in 2025.
That time in 1930 when the Mexican Government replaced Santa with Quetzalcóatl
Does Quetzalcóatl care if you're naughty or nice? For one Christmas in Mexico, he did, and Santa was replaced by an ancient deity.
The Christmas night that Mexico’s National Anthropology Museum was robbed of its treasures
Forty years ago on Christmas Eve, two men pulled off the heist of the century, stealing over 100 priceless artifacts from National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
MND Local: The spirit of the season on the Baja California peninsula
From toy runs to community food kitchens, the spirit of the holiday season is alive and well throughout the length and breadth of the Baja California peninsula.
Taste of Mexico: How to avoid pulling a Richard Hart
The lauded British baker has attracted controversy with recent remarks about Mexican bread culture. María Meléndez has some thoughts.
Lights and magic at Navidalia, a Christmas-themed park in Guadalajara
Can the joy, warmth and nostalgia of Christmas be captured by a theme park? In Navidalia in Guadalajara, the answer is an unqualified yes.
What got Mexico talking in 2025: A year in cultural flashpoints
2025 was a year when Mexico couldn't help but make headlines — sometimes for all the right reasons, sometimes for all the wrong ones, and sometimes just because the internet decided chaos was the vibe.
The Christmas gift that Puerto Vallarta gave me
From songs and decorations to traditional food and religious ceremonies, Christmas in Puerto Vallarta isn't necessarily what you might have been expecting. But it's magical nonetheless.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? An introduction
In a new weekly series of articles, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas breaks down the four big theoretical pillars shaping U.S. policy and what they mean for Mexico's geopolitical panorama.
A last minute guide to New Year’s Eve plans in Mexico City
Our ultimate guide to spending New Year's Eve in Mexico City, from elegant dinners to speakeasy parties, free events in historic outdoor settings, and even spas and hot-air balloon rides.
2025 according to Sarah DeVries
Mexico News Daily's favorite opinion writer had some thoughts about how this year went. We collected the best.
The Metro in 2025: The art, commerce and commuters who defined Mexico City’s subway this year
Chief staff writer Peter Davies' 2025 deep dive into the Metro highlights the music, street art, archaeological relics and myriad products for sale beneth the streets of Mexico City.
Mexico’s year in review: The 10 biggest news and politics stories of 2025
The past year came with no shortage of challenges and contrasts for Mexico, from major floods and record rain to turf wars and trade discussions. These are the 10 stories that most impacted the national dialogue in 2025.
That time in 1930 when the Mexican Government replaced Santa with Quetzalcóatl
Does Quetzalcóatl care if you're naughty or nice? For one Christmas in Mexico, he did, and Santa was replaced by an ancient deity.
The Christmas night that Mexico’s National Anthropology Museum was robbed of its treasures
Forty years ago on Christmas Eve, two men pulled off the heist of the century, stealing over 100 priceless artifacts from National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
MND Local: The spirit of the season on the Baja California peninsula
From toy runs to community food kitchens, the spirit of the holiday season is alive and well throughout the length and breadth of the Baja California peninsula.
US investors buy major stake in Club América, Mexico’s top soccer...
The investment by private equity firm General Atlantic includes a partnership with Kraft Group, owners of the NFL's New England Patriots.
Social media herd mentality, Tulum edition: A perspective from our CEO
Tulum's social media-driven tourism boom has turned into a bust. But what you see online doesn't always line up with reality, Travis Bembenek writes.
Mexico is becoming friendlier to labor, but there’s one big problem: A perspective from...
As conditions for workers improve in Mexico, labor productivity needs to follow suit, writes Travis Bembenek. But how?
Confidently Wrong about Water in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO
Is it still necessary to avoid drinking tap water? What do water shortages mean for the construction of new homes? Travis Bembenek covers these questions and more in a new MND podcast.
A few words about the new MND Merch and MND culture: A perspective from...
You asked, MND delivers: CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Merch, so readers can rep the MND mission across Mexico and beyond.
Canada to send largest-ever trade mission to Mexico in 2026
The Feb. 15-20 trade mission will focus on opportunities in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, information communications technology and clean energy sectors, as well as creative industries.
China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’
The new tariffs are not a political measure but rather aim to protect Mexican industry from cheap imports, Economy Minister Ebrard said Thursday.
Automaker Stellantis planning major expansion of its Mexican operations
Its reinforced commitment to Mexico strikes a contrast to some other global automakers who have either moved out or paused plans to move in.
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Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? A primer on China
In a new weekly series of articles, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas breaks down the four big theoretical pillars shaping U.S. policy and what they mean for Mexico's geopolitical panorama.
Bimbo, the Mexican breadmaker with a big US presence, is suing Trump over his...
Even though some 90% of the inputs for Bimbo's U.S. operations are made in the USA and not subject to the tariffs, their economic damage could stifle consumption, Bimbo says.
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17.89
CAD
13.09
EUR
21.06
Where will Mexico’s president spend Christmas?
President Sheinbaum announced Monday that she will spend three days away from Mexico City to celebrate Christmas with her family, marking her first official break since taking office.
Sheinbaum previews her 2026 priorities: Friday’s mañanera recapped
The president also touched on tariffs, clarified details about the USMCA review and shared her 12 New Years wishes.
President Sheinbaum celebrates love, fraternity and Mexican values in Christmas message
"We are the shared word, the plate served with love, the laugh that heals and the memory that keeps company," she said, thanking elders who "teach us to resist with dignity and love with the soul."
2025 according to Sarah DeVries
Mexico News Daily's favorite opinion writer had some thoughts about how this year went. We collected the best.
Lights and magic at Navidalia, a Christmas-themed park in Guadalajara
Can the joy, warmth and nostalgia of Christmas be captured by a theme park? In Navidalia in Guadalajara, the answer is an unqualified yes.
How to beat the holiday blues in Mexico
The seasonal blues aren't uncommon, especially if you're far away from family and familiar traditions. Our Sarah DeVries shares some of her favorite for avoiding the holiday blues in Mexico.
Long-awaited train to AIFA airport will be running by April, Sheinbaum says
Originally scheduled for completion in 2022, the project experienced setbacks but should be completed in time for Semana Santa travelers to use it this year.
From waterpark to winter wonderland: The seasonal rebirth of Tijuana’s El Vergel
By summer, it's a family favorite escape but by winter, Tijuana's beloved water park a fabulous festive feast for the senses.
Mexico is on track to crack the elite top 5 most visited countries
It won't be an easy task, since France, Spain, Italy, the U.S. and Turkey are solid tourist favorites. But a study by Google/Deloitte found that sixth-ranked Mexico could do it by 2040.
Lights and magic at Navidalia, a Christmas-themed park in Guadalajara
Can the joy, warmth and nostalgia of Christmas be captured by a theme park? In Navidalia in Guadalajara, the answer is an unqualified yes.
How to beat the holiday blues in Mexico
The seasonal blues aren't uncommon, especially if you're far away from family and familiar traditions. Our Sarah DeVries shares some of her favorite for avoiding the holiday blues in Mexico.
Mexico is becoming friendlier to labor, but there’s one big problem: A perspective from...
As conditions for workers improve in Mexico, labor productivity needs to follow suit, writes Travis Bembenek. But how?
Confidently Wrong about Water in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO
Is it still necessary to avoid drinking tap water? What do water shortages mean for the construction of new homes? Travis Bembenek covers these questions and more in a new MND podcast.
Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...
Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.
Investing from scratch: When your dream is building property in Mexico
Building a home in Mexico can be a dream come true or a nightmare, depending on how well you understand the geography where you're building, Mexican law and your rights and obligations.
That time in 1930 when the Mexican Government replaced Santa with Quetzalcóatl
Does Quetzalcóatl care if you're naughty or nice? For one Christmas in Mexico, he did, and Santa was replaced by an ancient deity.
Taste of Mexico: How to avoid pulling a Richard Hart
The lauded British baker has attracted controversy with recent remarks about Mexican bread culture. María Meléndez has some thoughts.
Mexico’s only Triple-Crown hiker launches 2,000-km Baja California Trail project
From the U.S. border to the deserts of the south, Zelzín Aketzalli's hike offers walkers the chance to take in some unique natural wonders.
‘Checo’ Pérez is Tommy Hilfiger’s new global menswear ambassador
The brand described the Mexican F1 driver as a global icon who embodies a relaxed, timeless and confident style, capable of inspiring new generations through his talent and authentic personality.
From waterpark to winter wonderland: The seasonal rebirth of Tijuana’s El Vergel
By summer, it's a family favorite escape but by winter, Tijuana's beloved water park a fabulous festive feast for the senses.
Mexico is on track to crack the elite top 5 most visited countries
It won't be an easy task, since France, Spain, Italy, the U.S. and Turkey are solid tourist favorites. But a study by Google/Deloitte found that sixth-ranked Mexico could do it by 2040.
The Cholula Effect: How a Mexican hot sauce conquered global palates
Thanks to the convergence of changing demographics in the U.S. and some clever marketing, Cholula has gone from a little-known Mexican hot sauce to a global phenomenon.
Julia Ortega: The woman behind Mexico’s first carbon-neutral coffee farm
Julia Ortega has taken some big risks, but her decision to do things the right way, keeping her coffee organic and her farm in Puebla carbon-neutral, is finally paying off.
Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
Inside the binational effort to clean up the Rio Grande
Nuevo Laredo used to dump millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande daily. Now the city is cleaning up its act, thanks to a determined mayor with support on both sides of the border.
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.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
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.
Color, camaraderie, craftsmen and conquest: The best of Mexico News Daily’s Culture section in 2025
From color to conquest, these are the best culture stories of the year.
That time in 1930 when the Mexican Government replaced Santa with Quetzalcóatl
Does Quetzalcóatl care if you're naughty or nice? For one Christmas in Mexico, he did, and Santa was replaced by an ancient deity.
Taste of Mexico: How to avoid pulling a Richard Hart
The lauded British baker has attracted controversy with recent remarks about Mexican bread culture. María Meléndez has some thoughts.
MND Local: Puerto Vallarta holiday celebrations
Celebrate the end of the year in style, with these hand-selected community events for a Puerto Vallarta Christmas like no other.
Mexico’s only Triple-Crown hiker launches 2,000-km Baja California Trail project
From the U.S. border to the deserts of the south, Zelzín Aketzalli's hike offers walkers the chance to take in some unique natural wonders.
‘Checo’ Pérez is Tommy Hilfiger’s new global menswear ambassador
The brand described the Mexican F1 driver as a global icon who embodies a relaxed, timeless and confident style, capable of inspiring new generations through his talent and authentic personality.
The top México mágico moments of 2025: Mystical eagles, stargazing pups and a killer...
As the year winds to a close, we take a look back at the quirky, bizarre and inspiring stories that captured Mexico's imagination in 2025.
The Metro in 2025: The art, commerce and commuters who defined Mexico City’s subway...
Chief staff writer Peter Davies' 2025 deep dive into the Metro highlights the music, street art, archaeological relics and myriad products for sale beneth the streets of Mexico City.
Mexico’s year in review: The 10 biggest news and politics stories of 2025
The past year came with no shortage of challenges and contrasts for Mexico, from major floods and record rain to turf wars and trade discussions. These are the 10 stories that most impacted the national dialogue in 2025.
At least 5 dead after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes near Galveston
Among the passengers was a child burn victim who was being transported to a Texas hospital by a humanitarian group. The preliminary toll is five dead, one missing and two rescued.
Residency in Mexico: What foreign buyers and sellers need to know
Residency in Mexico, either temporary permanent, comes with a host of benefits, some of the most important of which become evident when buying or selling real estate.
Why your real estate agent in Mexico still gets a commission when you find...
Your real estate agent gets a 5% commission when you sell your home in Mexico, even if you found the buyer. Here's an in-depth look at why they deserve every penny or peso.
Investing from scratch: When your dream is building property in Mexico
Building a home in Mexico can be a dream come true or a nightmare, depending on how well you understand the geography where you're building, Mexican law and your rights and obligations.
Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego
The agreement marks the second recent positive development toward resolving the long-simmering sewage and water disputes between the neighboring countries.
Mexico, US reach agreement on water deliveries
Mexico has committed to releasing more than 200,000 acre-feet of water to the United States starting this week, averting the threatened imposition of an additional U.S. tariff on Mexican goods.
Inside the binational effort to clean up the Rio Grande
Nuevo Laredo used to dump millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande daily. Now the city is cleaning up its act, thanks to a determined mayor with support on both sides of the border.
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.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
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.
Canada to send largest-ever trade mission to Mexico in 2026
The Feb. 15-20 trade mission will focus on opportunities in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, information communications technology and clean energy sectors, as well as creative industries.
China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’
The new tariffs are not a political measure but rather aim to protect Mexican industry from cheap imports, Economy Minister Ebrard said Thursday.
Automaker Stellantis planning major expansion of its Mexican operations
Its reinforced commitment to Mexico strikes a contrast to some other global automakers who have either moved out or paused plans to move in.
The Christmas gift that Puerto Vallarta gave me
From songs and decorations to traditional food and religious ceremonies, Christmas in Puerto Vallarta isn't necessarily what you might have been expecting. But it's magical nonetheless.
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? An introduction
In a new weekly series of articles, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas breaks down the four big theoretical pillars shaping U.S. policy and what they mean for Mexico's geopolitical panorama.
A last minute guide to New Year’s Eve plans in Mexico City
Our ultimate guide to spending New Year's Eve in Mexico City, from elegant dinners to speakeasy parties, free events in historic outdoor settings, and even spas and hot-air balloon rides.
Why are there two Basílicas to Our Lady of Guadalupe?
As the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe approaches, many worshippers make the pilgrimage to Tepeyac, home to not one basilica in her honor, but two.
The best Mexican treats to enjoy this Christmas
Mexico's seasonal Christmas treats are steeped in sugary nostalgia for those who grew in the country, and a delicious discovery at any age for those who didn't.
The Cholula Effect: How a Mexican hot sauce conquered global palates
Thanks to the convergence of changing demographics in the U.S. and some clever marketing, Cholula has gone from a little-known Mexican hot sauce to a global phenomenon.
Julia Ortega: The woman behind Mexico’s first carbon-neutral coffee farm
Julia Ortega has taken some big risks, but her decision to do things the right way, keeping her coffee organic and her farm in Puebla carbon-neutral, is finally paying off.
Ancient genetic engineers: How Mexico’s Mesoamericans bred a tiny plant into corn
Science still doesn't know which of Mexico's ancient peoples discovered how to breed the tiny teosinte plant into what's still a major food staple for the nation today.
