Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Attacks on Isfahan, Iran, on Wednesday.

With war on Iran intensifying, 279 Mexicans have been evacuated from...

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Evacuation has been complicated by the number of countries in the region that have closed their airspace, and by the need to identify safe land routes.
Container yard at the port of Manzanillo, showing stacked shipping containers, cargo trucks, and heavy equipment in operation. Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico, May 2, 2025.

Mexico’s export revenue was up 8% in January

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Reported by the national statistics agency INEGI last Friday, the year-over-year increase was the largest for the month of January since 2023, when export revenue surged 25.6%.
Mathias Goeritz

Made in Mexico: Mathias Goeritz

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Mathias Goeritz was a notable painter and sculptor, doing his best work after fleeing the Nazi regime in his native Germany and moving to Mexico.

El Jalapeño: Trump suggests ‘El Mencho’ would be ‘tremendous’ leader for Iran — calls...

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“I could stand in the middle of Tehran and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters.” - Donald Trump (maybe)
Cabo San Lucas and Land's End

MND Local: Wildlife rescues, a roundabout update and new goals for Los Cabos tourism

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There's a lot going on in Los Cabos right now, from tourism connecitivy and infrastructure updates to a series of dramatic wildlife rescues.
Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México. 3 de marzo 2026. La presidenta constitucional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, la Doctora Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo en conferencia de prensa matutina en el salón de la Tesorería de Palacio Nacional. La acompañan: David Kershenobich, secretario de salud; Zoé Alejandro Robledo Aburto, director general del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS); Martí Batres Guadarrama, director general del Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE); Alejandro Svarch Pérez, director general de IMSS-Bienestar; Ariadna Montiel, secretaria de Bienestar; Bebeto; Rommel Pacheco Marrufo, director general de la Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte (Conade); Gabriela Cuevas Barrón, Representante de México para la Copa Mundial FIFA 2026.

Sheinbaum defends the military’s place in daily life: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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On Tuesday, Sheinbaum heaped praise on the Mexican Army — which she described as "something special" and "unique in the world" — and rejected claims that Mexico has been militarized by her government.
business as usual on a Guadalajara street

Back to business: Investor confidence in Jalisco remains high 10 days after security crisis

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Hotel bookings are regaining lost ground, flights have been rescheduled, planned events are still on and investors have adopted a full-speed-ahead approach to Jalisco following a momentary flare-up of cartel violence in the state on Feb. 22.
juana Ramírez

From Chihuahua to Nagoya: Rarámuri champion Juana Ramírez to run in world’s largest women’s marathon

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The 20,000 women-strong sporting event in Nagoya, Japan, will also feature a special exhibition named “Mexico, Tierra de Campeones” (Mexico, Land of Champions), celebrating northern Mexico’s traditional attire and enduring Indigenous running heritage.
Peso and dollar

Peso depreciates on fears of a prolonged war in the Middle East

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After closing at 17.28 to the dollar on Monday, the peso weakened to around 17.80 to the greenback on Tuesday morning before recouping some losses.

‘Mexican Watchdogs’: How a free press emerged from the shadows of Mexico’s political machine

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MND interviewed Andrew Paxman, the author of "Mexican Watchdogs: The Rise of a Critical Press since the 1980s," about the publishers and reporters who, through independent newswriting, helped democratize Mexico over the last 40 years.
artifical reef installation

Yucatán installs its first artificial reef off the coast of Río Lagartos

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By installing artificial reefs, state authorities take the pressure off existing natural reefs and ensure a brighter environmental future for marine life, the fishing industry and tourism.
medations shelf

INEGI study: Access to housing, food and education improving, but inequality still plagues health care

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The findings come from what's known as INEGI's Social Development Indicators System, which uses real-life metrics to help decision-makers develop social policy.
Tatiana Clouthier

Tatiana Clouthier to seek Morena candidacy for Nuevo León governorship

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In a recent interview, Clouthier — a member of Morena and head of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad — revealed her ambitions to make history in a state where her party has never held power and no woman has ever served as governor.
Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival

The little festival that could: How a handful of friends started the Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival

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The Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival makes beautiful music for everyone involved, from participating musicians to tourists, community residents and even local children.
Woman in Tulum, Quintana Roo

What’s on in the Riviera Maya this March

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March is rich in events on the Riviera Maya, with everything from candlelight concerts, opera and Ricky Martin live to dog festivals.
pre-Colubian artifact

Culture Ministry seeks to block another sale of pre-Columbian artifacts — this time, on eBay

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Mexico has been aggressive lately in challenging sales and auctions of pieces from its pre-Columbian past, often successfully negotiating their return.