To be 102: an interview with painter Guillermo Monroy, Frida’s last...
One-time student of Frida Kahlo, artist Guillermo Monroy is now 102 years old. He spoke to MND about his passion, painting and what it means to be Mexican.
MND Local: Infrastructure upgrades and downtown makeovers in Los Cabos
Infrastructure upgrades continue in Los Cabos, from the Fonatur roundabout to other projects designed to make traffic more efficient and the cape cities more livable.
MND Local: Puerto Vallarta unveils ambitious budget, tax incentives, transit changes...
Changes for 2026 in Puerto Vallarta are already being announced, from a municipal budget and property tax discounts to a new pirate ship to replace the old Marigalante, which sunk.
More than 400,000 are without water in Acapulco after last week’s earthquake
The quake disabled two out of three municipal water pipelines, which are not expected to be fully repaired until Jan. 12. Acapulco's tourist zone, however, is fully supplied.
Mexico has the highest gasoline prices among the world’s top consumers
Among the 10 countries that consume the most gasoline in the world, Mexico is the one that currently pays the highest price per liter, mainly due to its tax burden.
Labubus are now being made in Mexico for the US market
Nearshoring but make it cute? Pop Mart's move to Mexico — via contracted manufacturing facilities — puts Labubu monsters closer to its U.S. customer base, with shorter shipping times and potential tariff advantages.
La Paz to receive major water boost with new dam benefitting 250,000 residents
An anticipated 2.4 billion pesos (US $133.6 million) will be invested in the dam’s development through 2027, which will generate roughly 700 direct and 1,400 indirect jobs.
Why you should skip the ‘acitrón’ sweet in your Rosca de Reyes
The ingredients for acitrón come from a protected cactus species threatened with extinction. But Mexican scientists think they're on track to develop a long-term method to repopulate it.
President Sheinbaum calls on US to ensure ‘fair trial’ for Maduro
The president also repeated her condemnation of the military attack that made the trial possible, and urged Venezuela's opposition to condemn the intervention regardless of their opinion of Maduro.
Consumer confidence at lowest point since 2023 as growth outlook dims
According to estimates by Mexico’s national statistics agency, consumer confidence fell 2.4 points in December compared to the same month in 2024, the 12th consecutive month with negative annualized results.
Do you often feel moved by what you encounter in Mexico? Then read this
Poet Neil Graham's work is a collection of beautifully unfiltered observations of everyday life across southeastern Mexico, beautifully illustrated by a local artist.
Art, food and religion collide at Oaxaca’s unbelievable radish festival
There's likely no destination on Earth that celebrates the humble radish quite as passionately as Oaxaca. The city hosts multiple events, the oldest of which dates back to 1897.
Tourism to Tamaulipas reached its highest point in history in 2025
Not long ago, the state had a security problem that discouraged visitors. But after extensive efforts by state authorities, Tamaulipas is now considered one of the safest destinations in Mexico.
Mexico’s population will soon enter a new era of accelerated aging
Soon after 2030, Mexicans over 60 will outnumber those under 15, initiating an aging population structure that will affect the country's economy, healthcare and social security systems.
A new book app launches in Mexico to make reading more accessible
The app Skeelo says it can boost the average Mexican reader's yearly book count from two to 12 by offering a free book a month via its digital application.
Opinion: Trump’s Venezuela gamble and lessons from America’s expansionist past
As U.S. President Trump renews threats to deploy the military to Mexico, historian Dr. Joel Zapata reminds readers of the human and social casualties caused by American expansionism.
