Culture Ministry seeks to block another sale of pre-Columbian artifacts —...
Mexico has been aggressive lately in challenging sales and auctions of pieces from its pre-Columbian past, often successfully negotiating their return.
Did Sheinbaum watch Shakira’s Zócalo concert? Monday’s mañanera recapped
President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed several major topics on Monday morning, including formal job growth, the security landscape, her approval rating and Shakira's record-breaking show in the Zócalo.
Mexico urges peace, monitors 7,000 nationals amid US-Israel strikes on Iran
Mexico’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that the 7,000 Mexicans presently in the Middle East remain “safe and sound" following Saturday's offensive, but made an urgent appeal to all parties “to prioritize diplomatic channels and refrain from the use of force."
4,757 people in Chiapas set first of 3 World Cup-focused Guinness World Records
Mexico achieved a new Guinness World Record on Friday when 4,757 gathered in Víctor Manuel Reyna stadium in the capital of Chiapas to create the biggest soccer jersey formed by human figures in the world.
Remittances to Mexico continued their downturn in January
Remittances to Mexico declined 13.46% month-over-month in January, extending the downturn that produced the first annual drop in 12 years in 2025.
Shakira sets Zócalo record with 400,000 fans in historic Mexico City farewell
Recent cartel violence had many wondering if the singer's free show in Mexico City's largest plaza would go on. But as her fans made clear, for Shakira and Mexico, 'whenever, wherever … we're meant to be together.'"
More than 600 vehicles were stolen in the aftermath of El Mencho’s takedown
Though the vast majority of the car thefts took place in the three states where most of the unrest happened (Jalisco, Michoacán and Nayarit), the spike that occurred following the Feb. 22 operation was a nationwide phenomenon.
Funeral for El Mencho draws heavy security as CJNG leader is laid to rest in Zapopan
Floral arrangements began arriving at Funerales La Paz in the San Andrés neighborhood of Guadalajara on Sunday morning, with at least one honoring his nickname "El Señor de los Gallos" (The Lord of the Roosters).
Henequen: the tainted history of Yucatán’s ‘green gold’
Henequen has a complex legacy in Mexico. It made many people rich in Mexico, but it also enslaved many in the Yucatán Peninsula in debt peonage.
MND Local: Investment and diplomacy in San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende has had a busy month, with visiting ambassadors, train announcements, electric car news, local closures and more.
A history of the Maya: The Postclassic period and the rise of the Yucatán
Dr. Pablo Mumary explains the complex alliances and city states of the ancient Maya, as the region began to war in the Postclassic period.
El Jalapeño: Turning Point USA announces ‘All-American World Cup’ after determining current one ‘too woke’
Finally, the USMNT might win something! Turning Point USA are putting the Mickey Mouse in "Mickey Mouse cup" in this week's Jalapeño.
Carlota, the forgotten empress consort of Mexico
When France helped install Maximilian on the throne of Mexico during the 19th century, it seemed the fulfillment of a dream for the emperor and his wife, Carlota. It would not remain so for long.
You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue: A psychedelic reimagining of the historic first encounter between Moctezuma and Cortés
Would Mexico's history be different if Cortés and Moctezuma had better listened to their translators? This question and others are explored in Álvaro Enrigue's hallucinatory fever dream, "You Dreamed of Empires."
Mexico’s week in review: The fall of El Mencho
Mexico's most wanted criminal is dead, his cartel is leaderless and the race to replace him has already begun — here's your guide to the week that changed Mexico's security landscape.
In the wake of another fallen cartel leader, 10 reasons why this time could be different: A perspective from our CEO
After the fall of a major cartel leader, conventional wisdom predicts more violence. Mexico News Daily's CEO makes the case for why this time could genuinely be different.
