Friday, January 16, 2026
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard gestures from a press conference podium

Econ Minister reports progress in USCMA negotiations: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Mexico also has nearly US $300 billion in planned or ongoing private investment projects, Ebrard said, while President Sheinbaum shared what's next for Plan Mexico.
Mexican peso bills and coins with a wallet

Mexican peso hits its strongest level against the dollar in over...

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The peso closed at 17.65 to the dollar on Thursday, its strongest position in over 18 months.
US soldiers look out over an arid valley

NYT: US is pressuring Mexico to allow US troops to fight...

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New reports show that post-Venezuela, the US is ramping up pressure on Mexico to allow US military action — even as some US lawmakers seek to block such actions.
Valeria Palacios

Veracruz student Valeria Palacios wins the World Education Medal

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With artifical intelligence and robotics, the 19-year-old college student from Veracruz tackled a range of social and environmental problems facing her community.

Chinese-made vehicles now make up nearly 1 in 5 cars sold in Mexico

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Brands like BYD and Changan have exploded in popularity in the past five years, leading Mexico to become the world's top importer of Chinese-made cars.
Ricky Martin performing

Latin music legend Ricky Martin is returning to his ‘beloved Mexico’

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The song-and-dance sensation, now 54, will play the La Paz Carnaval in Baja California Sur before performing in seven other Mexican cities throughout March.
GM México headquarters in Mexico City

GM plans to invest US $1B in its Mexico operations despite Trump’s comments

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The announcement came soon after Trump said the U.S. doesn't need Mexican-made cars, although GM Mexico said it will focus on domestic demand, aligned with Plan México.
Two photos: On the left, a hand holds a tiny gold mask. On the right, townspeople gather around a table filled with dusty clay pots and vases

Accusations fly after an influencer unearths ancient Mixtec treasures in Oaxaca

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The influencers and townspeople dug up dozens of vases, pots and a tiny, intricate gold mask — items they hope the government will allow the community to keep.
Monterrey

Why moving to Monterrey might just be your Mexican dream

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It may not be the first place in Mexico expats would think to move, but Monterrey has a lot going for it, including a very welcoming community.

Who was Isabel Moctezuma, the last Mexica princess?

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Before the Conquest of Mexico, Isabel Moctezuma was the daughter of the emperor of the Mexica. After the death of Moctezume II, however, her life changed in many ways.
Sheinbaum during mañanera Jan. 14, 2026

Sheinbaum responds to scrutiny of Mexico’s monetary policy: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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The president faced questions on a range of topics on Wednesday, including the Bank of Mexico's monetary policy, a report by The Wall Street Journal and Mexico's representation at the upcoming World Economic Forum.
data center inauguration in SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? How the AI race changes the game

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In this week's article, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas argues that Mexico is a critical partner in North America's AI race.
note taking with bills

World Bank sees slowing growth in 2026 for the Mexican and global economies

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The slight downturn is expected not due to the Trump tariffs, but rather to the uncertainty accompanying the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Macariop Martínez 2026

Macario Martínez, the street sweeper-turned-songwriter, will give his first major solo show in León

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The León State Fair is hosting the Mexican phenom's first large-scale, ticketed, festival-style show at the Guanajuato State Fairgrounds on Jan. 28.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson in a security meeting

US ambassador praises Mexico’s cartel arrests amid Trump’s pressure for more action

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U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ron Johnson posted twice on social media on Tuesday to acknowledge arrests made by Mexican security forces.
pipeline repair in Tijuana

Water back for almost all in Tijuana and Rosarito, after days of outage

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The lack of water in Tijuana, Mexico's second-largest city, especially affected hotels and restaurants without storage tanks, causing economic losses of up to 15%.