A road trip through the oldest coffee route in Mexico
In the highlands of eastern Veracruz lies Mexico's oldest coffee route, home to historic fincas and memorable cafes.
Sea turtle egg poachers caught on video at Oaxaca sanctuary, prompting...
The sacking of the sanctuary, as caught on video, was so blatant that Profepa rushed out a press release assuring angry internet users that their personnel has already been out to the beach and were investigating.
102 arrested, 67 properties seized in bust of fraud network disguised...
"Operation Disconnect" was an elaborate four-week sting collaboration involving three levels of government, aimed at shutting down an extortion network operating through fraudulent call centers.
US accuses Mexico of shutting out US energy companies in new trade barriers report
The report revives a dispute that has simmered since 2022, when the U.S. and Canada formally accused Mexico of violating the USMCA free trade pact with its energy policies.
Los Cabos braces for more than 100,000 spring breakers
An unexpected new trend helping to boost Los Cabos tourism is the increasing number of spring breakers who bring their parents with them, turning a youthful escape into a family affair.
Mexico in Numbers: Fertility rate and the modern Mexican family
In this week's edition of Mexico in Numbers, chief writer Peter Davies looks at how the dropping fertility rate and rising age of marriage for women are reshaping Mexican families.
Finance Ministry forecasts economic rebound of up to 2.8% this year after a sluggish 2025
The Mexican Finance Ministry projects economic growth of up to 2.8% this year, marking a potential recovery from 2025's near-recession — but some experts are less optimistic.
Mexico seeks solutions to Vulcan Materials mine dispute as US lawmakers threaten sanctions
The U.S. is considering a bill to protect its business assets abroad, with a specific case in mind: Mexico's long-running dispute with an American-owned mine in Playa del Carmen.
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende news roundup
A spate of fires has been reported in and around San Miguel, and a local university’s viticulture program facilities have been updated and expanded.
The origins of Centro Cultural Tijuana, and how it continues to shape the city’s art and culture
The brainchild of Mexican President José López Portillo and his wife Carmen Romano, the Tijuana landmark was inaugurated in 1982. It has been a cultural landmark ever since.
Mexico’s soaring tech exports have taken the lead over the automotive sector
A perfect storm of reduced U.S. imports from China, USMCA protection from new tariffs and increasingly sophisticated local manufacturing has sent Mexico's tech exports skyrocketing.
Opinion: What might a regional utopia look like? Part 2
In this week's essay, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas explains why the North American region needs a deliberate strategy that puts small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the center.
Fish fraud on the rise: Over one-third of seafood sold in Mexico isn’t what it claims to be
A new report by the globally respected ocean conservation group Oceana found that 38% of 1,262 fish and seafood samples collected in restaurants and markets in the 10 largest Mexican cities were mislabeled or sold fraudulently — nearly double the global average.
Was someone really trying to tan on the National Palace?
A viral video taken from Mexico City's Zócalo, which faces the National Palace, showed a young woman sitting near a palace window with her bare legs outstretched. Was she for real?
Attention travelers: Truckers and farmers announce mega-blockade on April 6
The National Truckers Association (ANTAC) and the National Front for the Rescue of the Countryside (FNRCM) have confirmed that a nationwide protest against insecurity on highways and other problems will take place on Easter Monday.
Mexico’s foreign affairs minister steps down
President Sheinbaum shared a message on Wednesday lamenting Juan Ramón De la Fuente's early departure, which is due to health reasons, and nominated 38-year-old Deputy Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco to fill his role.
