Sunday, June 1, 2025

Electing vs. nominating judges? Meh

As Mexico prepares to elect its judges for the first time, Sarah DeVries weighs the promise of democratic reform against the reality of systemic corruption.
An adobe home with colonial-style carved wooden double doors ists on a street corner in downtown Puerto Vallarta

The forgotten history of Gringo Gulch, Puerto Vallarta’s cultural crossroads

2
Perched above Puerto Vallarta's beaches and bars hides a neighborhood of historic homes built by the first expats to find this former fishing village in the 1950s.

Los Cabos’ top sommelier on Mexican wine and viticulture

0
We all know Mexico makes great wine, but as one expert explains, there's so much more to it than that.
The ARM Guadalupe

When Mexico fought Texas and Yucatán

1
The Mexican Navy was once the best in the world. So good in fact, they singlehandedly fought a war on two fronts.
An adobe home with colonial-style carved wooden double doors ists on a street corner in downtown Puerto Vallarta

The forgotten history of Gringo Gulch, Puerto Vallarta’s cultural crossroads

2
Perched above Puerto Vallarta's beaches and bars hides a neighborhood of historic homes built by the first expats to find this former fishing village in the 1950s.

Los Cabos’ top sommelier on Mexican wine and viticulture

0
We all know Mexico makes great wine, but as one expert explains, there's so much more to it than that.
The ARM Guadalupe

When Mexico fought Texas and Yucatán

1
The Mexican Navy was once the best in the world. So good in fact, they singlehandedly fought a war on two fronts.
Claudia Sheinbaum with a serious expression and a Mexican flag

Claudia versus the cartels: A perspective from our CEO

28
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek assesses the Sheinbaum administration's progress — or lack thereof — against Mexico's powerful cartels.
A Young woman in a gray sleeveless top and a black skirt and carrying a white messenger bag over her shoulder walks past a telephone booth in Mexico City that has a sign urging Mexico City residents to vote in the upcoming judicial election on June 1, 2025.

Electing vs. nominating judges? Meh

10
As Mexico prepares to elect its judges for the first time, Sarah DeVries weighs the promise of democratic reform against the reality of systemic corruption.
Three tlacoyos topped with peppers and onions, sitting on a serving platter made of volcanic rock. Also on this platter is a small wooden bowl of white rice with a matching wooden spoon for serving.

Taste of Mexico: Tlacoyos

3
Mexico's traditional "sandwich" is basic in its beauty, but it remains as delicious as ever.
Los Arcos in Cabo San Lucas

Is summer the best time to visit Los Cabos?

0
No matter your vacation needs, Los Cabos in the summer time has something for you.

MND Tutor | Tomatl

5
Welcome to MND Tutor, the fun, interactive way for subscribers to learn Spanish while reading real news articles.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the week: May 31st

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Dodgy dams, foreign investment and police supercars: Test your knowledge of the last 7 days of news!
Two boxers fight

Sinaloan boxer Eduardo Núñez crowned super featherweight champion in Japan

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With Núñez's victory, Mexico now holds six current world champion titles in boxing divisions ranging from flyweight up to cruiserweight.
President Sheinbaum points to an audience of reporters at her morning press conference

Senators head to Washington to present case against US remittances tax: Friday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum also touched on judicial elections and a meeting with Carlos Slim, and gave some insight into her personal values at Friday's presidential press conference.
A man looks at a poster reading "Vote June 1 for the new judicial power" in Spanish

Mexicans prepare to vote in country’s first-ever judicial elections

3
Mexico is taking the first step toward becoming the only country in the world where all judges are elected by popular vote. Is the country ready?
A view from high up over a beach of Puerto Vallarta's coastline and the various hotels and other buildings that ring the coast.

What’s news in Puerto Vallarta?

1
Meagan Drillinger shares the latest information on Puerto Vallarta, including the scoop on new ecofriendly buses, road improvements and the arrival of hundreds of new Wi-Fi hotspots.
Pairs of middle-aged Mexican couples dancing in a public park in Mexico City.

Mexico in my heart: What Guanajuato gives me that California can’t

8
Years of living between Guanajuato and California has taught Louisa Rogers that home is a feeling she misses when she crosses the Mexico-U.S. border.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the week: May 24th

7
Film festivals, naval ships and a lucky cyclist: How much attention have you been paying to the news this week?
Claudia Sheinbaum with a serious expression and a Mexican flag

Claudia versus the cartels: A perspective from our CEO

28
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek assesses the Sheinbaum administration's progress — or lack thereof — against Mexico's powerful cartels.
A Young woman in a gray sleeveless top and a black skirt and carrying a white messenger bag over her shoulder walks past a telephone booth in Mexico City that has a sign urging Mexico City residents to vote in the upcoming judicial election on June 1, 2025.

Electing vs. nominating judges? Meh

10
As Mexico prepares to elect its judges for the first time, Sarah DeVries weighs the promise of democratic reform against the reality of systemic corruption.
Three tlacoyos topped with peppers and onions, sitting on a serving platter made of volcanic rock. Also on this platter is a small wooden bowl of white rice with a matching wooden spoon for serving.

Taste of Mexico: Tlacoyos

3
Mexico's traditional "sandwich" is basic in its beauty, but it remains as delicious as ever.
Los Arcos in Cabo San Lucas

Is summer the best time to visit Los Cabos?

0
No matter your vacation needs, Los Cabos in the summer time has something for you.

MND Tutor | Tomatl

5
Welcome to MND Tutor, the fun, interactive way for subscribers to learn Spanish while reading real news articles.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the week: May 31st

0
Dodgy dams, foreign investment and police supercars: Test your knowledge of the last 7 days of news!
Claudia Sheinbaum with a serious expression and a Mexican flag

Claudia versus the cartels: A perspective from our CEO

28
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek assesses the Sheinbaum administration's progress — or lack thereof — against Mexico's powerful cartels.
GAC Chinese cars sit on a stage in a Mexican showroom in front of a banner reading "GAC Hybrid: Mas confiabilidad"

Claudia’s Chinese car conundrum: A perspective from our CEO

20
Travis Bembenek talks with auto consultant Michael Dunne about how Mexico can navigate getting caught in the crossfire of a trade war.
A welcome sign to Tijuana, Mexico

Observations from my recent US-Mexico border crossings: A perspective from our CEO

31
After crossing Mexico's highly fortified land border with the U.S., Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the complicated dynamics of the border zone.
A Mexican family eats food together and enjoys a meal

Mexico is a top 10 happiest country. Is it the food? A perspective from our...

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Sharing meals has helped make Mexico one the world's happiest countries — and it doesn't hurt that the food is so darn good, Travis Bembenek writes.
Office of the Mexico tax authority (SAT)

Despite regulatory complexity, investment in Mexico remains high

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Doing business in Mexico can be a bureaucratic headache. Nonetheless, interest in investing here remains strong.
Angry Trump

US trade court blocks Trump’s ‘fentanyl trafficking’ tariffs against Mexico

12
Tariffs remain in place, for now, after the Trump administration quickly appealed the ruling.
Kia factory in Nuevo León.

Kia Mexico to expand Nuevo León operations

0
Kia has confirmed Mexico production will continue despite U.S. tariffs, focusing on K4 and K3 models and expanding exports worldwide.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.43
CAD
14.14
Office of the Mexico tax authority (SAT)

Despite regulatory complexity, investment in Mexico remains high

0
Doing business in Mexico can be a bureaucratic headache. Nonetheless, interest in investing here remains strong.
Front shot of Chedraui on Isla Mujeres

Chedraui grocery chain announces 3.5B peso expansion in Tamaulipas

0
Chedraui plans for Tamaulipas include 13 new stores and plans to create over 6,400 jobs.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.43
CAD
14.14
A man looks at a poster reading "Vote June 1 for the new judicial power" in Spanish

Mexicans prepare to vote in country’s first-ever judicial elections

3
Mexico is taking the first step toward becoming the only country in the world where all judges are elected by popular vote. Is the country ready?
reporters raise their hands at Sheinbaum's morning press conference

Sheinbaum addresses case of murdered norteña band: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
The tragic deaths of a Tamaulipas music group, penalties for vaping and Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro were topics at Thursday's mañanera.
A Young woman in a gray sleeveless top and a black skirt and carrying a white messenger bag over her shoulder walks past a telephone booth in Mexico City that has a sign urging Mexico City residents to vote in the upcoming judicial election on June 1, 2025.

Electing vs. nominating judges? Meh

10
As Mexico prepares to elect its judges for the first time, Sarah DeVries weighs the promise of democratic reform against the reality of systemic corruption.
A Mexican flag flies in front of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai

Why I feel more Mexican living abroad

4
A move to the Middle East left one writer feeling twice as Mexican as she had done before she left.
A hurricane with its eye on Earth, seen from outer space.

How to deal with hurricane season in Mexico

2
With more storms and stronger hurricanes forecast for 2025, now’s the time to review your safety plan for Mexico’s rainy season.
An adobe home with colonial-style carved wooden double doors ists on a street corner in downtown Puerto Vallarta

The forgotten history of Gringo Gulch, Puerto Vallarta’s cultural crossroads

2
Perched above Puerto Vallarta's beaches and bars hides a neighborhood of historic homes built by the first expats to find this former fishing village in the 1950s.
Los Arcos in Cabo San Lucas

Is summer the best time to visit Los Cabos?

0
No matter your vacation needs, Los Cabos in the summer time has something for you.
Passengers wait in line at an Aeromexico check in counter

Aeroméxico strike could disrupt flights starting Sunday

0
Flight attendants want their wages to catch up with inflation — and are threatening a strike on election day if Aeroméxico doesn't agree.
A Mexican flag flies in front of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai

Why I feel more Mexican living abroad

4
A move to the Middle East left one writer feeling twice as Mexican as she had done before she left.
A hurricane with its eye on Earth, seen from outer space.

How to deal with hurricane season in Mexico

2
With more storms and stronger hurricanes forecast for 2025, now’s the time to review your safety plan for Mexico’s rainy season.
GAC Chinese cars sit on a stage in a Mexican showroom in front of a banner reading "GAC Hybrid: Mas confiabilidad"

Claudia’s Chinese car conundrum: A perspective from our CEO

20
Travis Bembenek talks with auto consultant Michael Dunne about how Mexico can navigate getting caught in the crossfire of a trade war.
A welcome sign to Tijuana, Mexico

Observations from my recent US-Mexico border crossings: A perspective from our CEO

31
After crossing Mexico's highly fortified land border with the U.S., Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the complicated dynamics of the border zone.

7 award-winning architects with buildings in Mexico

4
Considered architecture's highest honor, the Pritzer is like a Nobel Prize for architecture — and you can see some of the winners' work in Mexico.
Man in shorts and no shirt in Jiutepec, Mexico, doing tricks on a skateboard in a skate park. There are no other people in the park.

How Morelos turned urban decay into a sustainable community hub

0
Respecting the endemic natural environment, Jiutepec, Morelos' CIVAC Linear Park is an example of beauty, intelligent design and sustainability that has been embraced by residents.
Riders pack into a metro car

The Mexico City Metro: Backbone of a sprawling transit system that gets Chilangos where...

3
Every day since Sept. 4, 1969, the metro has moved Mexico City residents and visitors to their destinations, turning daily commutes into an indelible cultural experience.

Regional Mexican music takes over NPR’s Tiny Desk

1
In recent weeks two Mexican regional groups have participated in the iconic concert series, pushing back against criticisms of Mexican music's ties to drug culture.
An aerial view of BMO Stadium and the Los Angeles skyline

LAFC and Club América to face off Saturday in Los Angeles for last spot...

1
The winning team will take home a US $9.55 million payout and get the chance to compete in next month's Club World Cup.
Bird's eye view of shoreline in Puerto Vallarta

What’s on in Puerto Vallarta in June?

0
Fly a kite, watch a naval parade and celebrate love as Puerto Vallarta gets set for an action packed month.
Los Arcos in Cabo San Lucas

Is summer the best time to visit Los Cabos?

0
No matter your vacation needs, Los Cabos in the summer time has something for you.
Passengers wait in line at an Aeromexico check in counter

Aeroméxico strike could disrupt flights starting Sunday

0
Flight attendants want their wages to catch up with inflation — and are threatening a strike on election day if Aeroméxico doesn't agree.
Three tlacoyos topped with peppers and onions, sitting on a serving platter made of volcanic rock. Also on this platter is a small wooden bowl of white rice with a matching wooden spoon for serving.

Taste of Mexico: Tlacoyos

3
Mexico's traditional "sandwich" is basic in its beauty, but it remains as delicious as ever.

State by Plate: The wines of Querétaro

1
When it comes to the Bajío state, there's nothing finer than their sparkling wines, which have defined the region for centuries.
Protest in a downtown street of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, with a line of people marching. At the front of the crowd, people are holding a white sign with black and agua-blue letters saying "We demand worthy water for San Cristobal de las Casas."

San Cristóbal de Las Casas: Where does all the water go?

2
In San Cristóbal de Las Casas, locals are fighting for the right to reliable potable water amid corporate extraction concessions, aging infrastructure and health risks.
a dog lies down by a dry reservoir

Drought conditions affect 46% of Mexico, marking improvement from 2024

1
In May 2024, drought affected 70.76% of Mexico’s territory, with 51% experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
The ARM Guadalupe

When Mexico fought Texas and Yucatán

1
The Mexican Navy was once the best in the world. So good in fact, they singlehandedly fought a war on two fronts.
Riders pack into a metro car

The Mexico City Metro: Backbone of a sprawling transit system that gets Chilangos where they need to go

3
Every day since Sept. 4, 1969, the metro has moved Mexico City residents and visitors to their destinations, turning daily commutes into an indelible cultural experience.

Regional Mexican music takes over NPR’s Tiny Desk

1
In recent weeks two Mexican regional groups have participated in the iconic concert series, pushing back against criticisms of Mexican music's ties to drug culture.
Two boxers fight

Sinaloan boxer Eduardo Núñez crowned super featherweight champion in Japan

0
With Núñez's victory, Mexico now holds six current world champion titles in boxing divisions ranging from flyweight up to cruiserweight.
An aerial view of BMO Stadium and the Los Angeles skyline

LAFC and Club América to face off Saturday in Los Angeles for last spot in the Club World Cup

1
The winning team will take home a US $9.55 million payout and get the chance to compete in next month's Club World Cup.
Bird's eye view of shoreline in Puerto Vallarta

What’s on in Puerto Vallarta in June?

0
Fly a kite, watch a naval parade and celebrate love as Puerto Vallarta gets set for an action packed month.
Claudia Sheinbaum with a serious expression and a Mexican flag

Claudia versus the cartels: A perspective from our CEO

28
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek assesses the Sheinbaum administration's progress — or lack thereof — against Mexico's powerful cartels.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the week: May 31st

0
Dodgy dams, foreign investment and police supercars: Test your knowledge of the last 7 days of news!
Heavy machinery sits in a river bed with a partly demolished dam, next to a large hacienda-style house

Water commission demolishes illegal dams built by Chihuahua ex-governor

0
The unpermitted dams blocked a Rio Grande tributary, redirecting the water to irrigate Duarte's cattle ranch and walnut orchard.
Angry Trump

US trade court blocks Trump’s ‘fentanyl trafficking’ tariffs against Mexico

12
Tariffs remain in place, for now, after the Trump administration quickly appealed the ruling.
A luxury house on a cliff overlooks the Pacific ocean.

As peso strengthens, new firm offers shield against currency volatility for property buyers

2
By providing corporate-level exchange rates and forward contracts, MexEdge seeks to soften the currency risk for expats considering buying property in pesos.

7 award-winning architects with buildings in Mexico

4
Considered architecture's highest honor, the Pritzer is like a Nobel Prize for architecture — and you can see some of the winners' work in Mexico.
Man in shorts and no shirt in Jiutepec, Mexico, doing tricks on a skateboard in a skate park. There are no other people in the park.

How Morelos turned urban decay into a sustainable community hub

0
Respecting the endemic natural environment, Jiutepec, Morelos' CIVAC Linear Park is an example of beauty, intelligent design and sustainability that has been embraced by residents.
Heavy machinery sits in a river bed with a partly demolished dam, next to a large hacienda-style house

Water commission demolishes illegal dams built by Chihuahua ex-governor

0
The unpermitted dams blocked a Rio Grande tributary, redirecting the water to irrigate Duarte's cattle ranch and walnut orchard.
Protest in a downtown street of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, with a line of people marching. At the front of the crowd, people are holding a white sign with black and agua-blue letters saying "We demand worthy water for San Cristobal de las Casas."

San Cristóbal de Las Casas: Where does all the water go?

2
In San Cristóbal de Las Casas, locals are fighting for the right to reliable potable water amid corporate extraction concessions, aging infrastructure and health risks.
a dog lies down by a dry reservoir

Drought conditions affect 46% of Mexico, marking improvement from 2024

1
In May 2024, drought affected 70.76% of Mexico’s territory, with 51% experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought.

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Office of the Mexico tax authority (SAT)

Despite regulatory complexity, investment in Mexico remains high

0
Doing business in Mexico can be a bureaucratic headache. Nonetheless, interest in investing here remains strong.
Angry Trump

US trade court blocks Trump’s ‘fentanyl trafficking’ tariffs against Mexico

12
Tariffs remain in place, for now, after the Trump administration quickly appealed the ruling.
Kia factory in Nuevo León.

Kia Mexico to expand Nuevo León operations

0
Kia has confirmed Mexico production will continue despite U.S. tariffs, focusing on K4 and K3 models and expanding exports worldwide.
A view from high up over a beach of Puerto Vallarta's coastline and the various hotels and other buildings that ring the coast.

What’s news in Puerto Vallarta?

1
Meagan Drillinger shares the latest information on Puerto Vallarta, including the scoop on new ecofriendly buses, road improvements and the arrival of hundreds of new Wi-Fi hotspots.
Pairs of middle-aged Mexican couples dancing in a public park in Mexico City.

Mexico in my heart: What Guanajuato gives me that California can’t

8
Years of living between Guanajuato and California has taught Louisa Rogers that home is a feeling she misses when she crosses the Mexico-U.S. border.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the week: May 24th

7
Film festivals, naval ships and a lucky cyclist: How much attention have you been paying to the news this week?
A portrait of Gabriela Iturbide

Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide wins Spain’s Princess of Asturias Arts Award

1
“Photography is a ritual,” Iturbide said. “To photograph the most mythological aspects of people, then step into darkness to develop, to select the most symbolic images.”

Los Cabos’ top sommelier on Mexican wine and viticulture

0
We all know Mexico makes great wine, but as one expert explains, there's so much more to it than that.
Three tlacoyos topped with peppers and onions, sitting on a serving platter made of volcanic rock. Also on this platter is a small wooden bowl of white rice with a matching wooden spoon for serving.

Taste of Mexico: Tlacoyos

3
Mexico's traditional "sandwich" is basic in its beauty, but it remains as delicious as ever.

State by Plate: The wines of Querétaro

1
When it comes to the Bajío state, there's nothing finer than their sparkling wines, which have defined the region for centuries.

Taste of Mexico: Tongue tacos

5
Don't let squeamishness put you off — tongue tacos are an absolutely delicious Mexican classic, with history in every bite.