Mexico’s week in review: Nationwide blockades and a federal leadership shake-up
The sudden exit of Mexico's controversial attorney general and disruptive nationwide protests marked the week of Nov. 24-28, as the country continues to navigate economic and security challenges.
A few words about the new MND Merch and MND culture:...
You asked, MND delivers: CEO Travis Bembenek introduces MND Merch, so readers can rep the MND mission across Mexico and beyond.
MND Tutor | Colores
Learn about colors, culture and Spanish, as MND Tutor takes a look at one of the best stories of the past week.
How Guadalajara became a global city
The Manila Galleon Trade was the first trade route to connect Asia and the Americas. It brought wondrous new things to Mexico and along the way turned Guadalajara into a global city.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 29th
Tecate, transport and travel guides: Have you been paying attention to the headlines this week?
Looting at Land’s End: The history of pirates in Los Cabos
Los Cabos was a haven for pirates for over 300 years ago, a legacy that lives on today in the pirate ships which treat tourists to sword fights and other attractions.
Foreign direct investment in Mexico climbs to record US $40.9B, already surpassing all of 2024
New investment contributed to around 16% of total FDI in Mexico in the first nine months of the year, with the remainder of the money coming from reinvestment of profits and payments by foreign companies with an existing presence in Mexico.
Google chooses Puebla state as the site of its first AI lab in Mexico
Google AI Labs is an innovation and research center dedicated to the development, testing and public demonstration of cutting-edge artificial intelligence projects and technologies.
Buen Fin, the annual shopping extravaganza, kicks off across Mexico
The annual shopping extravaganza is no longer simply a mad rush to grab bargains but "a national cause measured by how it improves people’s lives" — and of course by how it delivers great deals.
BYD’s plans to build a Mexican EV factory are back on, company VP hints
The electirc vehicle manufacturer now says it is "here to stay," in Mexico, citing the advantage of providing its own lithium batteries
Nvidia denies plans to build US $1B data center in Nuevo León
The governor’s flub stole the spotlight from Mexico's Cipre Holding, a real investor planning a major data center in Nuevo León.
Is Mexico’s agricultural sector experiencing a water crisis?
Inefficiencies in water use are particularly glaring in Mexico, where 75% of the country's available water is earmarked for agriculture. Fortunately, some improvements are being made.
Ratings firm S&P launches methodology tailored to Mexican market
While S&P has been assigning ratings in Mexico for over 30 years, the adoption of new tools will help improve its ratings by gathering a more accurate understanding of the current conditions of the unique Mexican credit environment.
Jalisco announces a new chip design park to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor industry
The chip design plant will give a boost to the Mexican government's Kutsari project to coordinate efforts among the public, private and academic sectors to strengthen the industry.
US chip lobby urges tariff-free treatment for North American semiconductors under USMCA
As Mexican semiconductor exports decline, the Washington, D.C.-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is urging the Trump administration to ensure that rules of origin strengthen regional competitiveness.
Movistar exits Mexico cell service market
Marc Murtra, the CEO of Telefónica, Movistar's parent company, was blunt about his near-future plans for Mexico and other nations in the region: "We are leaving Latin America."
