Sunday, March 1, 2026

A history of the Maya: The Postclassic period and the rise...

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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...

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Finally, the USMNT might win something! Turning Point USA are putting the Mickey Mouse in "Mickey Mouse cup" in this week's Jalapeño.
Maximilian and Carlota

Carlota, the forgotten empress consort of Mexico

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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"

You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue: A psychedelic reimagining of the historic first...

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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."
newspapers with El Mencho's face on the front page

Mexico’s week in review: The fall of El Mencho

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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.
Mexican marines inspect a burned car in Puerto Vallarta

In the wake of another fallen cartel leader, 10 reasons why this time could...

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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.

MND Tutor | Carteles

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Our subscriber-exclusive series invites you to take a look behind the curtain of Mexico's organized criminal groups, while learning Spanish at the same time.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: February 28th

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Art, AI and anthropomorphic animals: have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Hershel McGriff oversees repairs on his “City of Roses” Oldsmobile during the first running of the Carrera Panamericana in Mexico in 1950. (NASCAR Hall of Fame)

Mexico’s greatest race: The 1950 Carrera Panamericana

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Over 2,000 miles long and routed through high elevation areas in Mexico, the 1950 Carrera Panamericana was one of the world's most challenging and dangerous road races.
Havana, Cuba

The growing tragedy of Cuba

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What's happening to Cuba is a tragedy, as Mexico wants to send oil along with humanitarian aid, but the U.S. is pressuring it not to. Meanwhile, the people suffer.
Nissan Tsuru Mexico City taxi

The iconic Nissan Tsuru returns as a Mexico City taxi Hot Wheels collectible

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Prices are high for the newly released Hot Wheels collectible of the iconic pink Mexico City taxi. That's largely because of the nostalgia for the Nissan Tsuru in Mexico.
President Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Who will succeed ‘El Mencho’ as chief of the Jalisco cartel? Friday’s mañanera recapped

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A slew of cartel arrests following Sunday's unrest, an update on military casualties and Sinaloa's declining homicide rate were central themes of Friday's presidential press conference.
Supreme Court in Chiapas

In a historic first, the Supreme Court holds a session in a Chiapas pueblo

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Though the move had its critics, it was generally applauded and some important business got done, as the justices recognized self-rule in the Tzotzil community of La Candelaria.
coke bottle

Coca-Cola will celebrate 100 years in Mexico by investing US $6B

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The company said that a strong marketing strategy leading up to the World Cup could offset the cost of Mexico's recent tax hike on sugary drinks like Coke.

Mexican pop legend Thalía named as Billboard’s 2026 ‘Icon’

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From hits like “Amor a la Mexicana” to her telenovela era, Thalía's career has transcended generations and borders — and soon she'll have the award to prove it.
The Mexico City skyline with a skyscraper in the foreground

Mexico’s economic growth outlook improves as Banxico, OECD lift forecasts

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Mexico's central bank and one of the world's leading economic organizations raised their 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.6% and 1.4% respectively, offering cautious optimism after Mexico's sluggish 2025 performance