Mercado Libre announces a US $4.6B investment in Mexico this year
It marks the e-commerce giant's third straight year of increased Mexican investment and could translate into 8,500 new jobs, bringing its Mexican employment total to more than 42,000.
Activists climb a Mexico City monument to proclaim that human rights...
The choice of the phrase "in play" (en juego) in reference to human rights was seemingly meant to call attention to how little notice they are getting compared to the World Cup games.
At least 7 protest marches plan to descend on Mexico City...
Protesters — who include searching mothers, teachers, retirees, healthcare workers, farmers, anti-gentrification activists and transportation workers — are expected to arrive at the stadium just as the Mexico vs. South Africa match is starting.
The Mexican national team receives an inspirational sendoff from the president
President Sheinbaum urged the players to represent their nation with pride: "May your example inspire millions of Mexicans to believe in the strength of sport and the power of their dreams.”
NL governor declares he’s in ‘party mode’ while World Cup works remain unfinished
Meanwhile, the Nuevo León state Congress issued a formal apology to World Cup tourists for “the mess they will see and the public works the governor did not complete.”
Mexico’s inflation rate dropped below 4% in May
The headline rate is within the Bank of Mexico's 2-4% target range for the first time since January, when annual inflation was 3.79%.
Up to 10 billion pesos at play for small businesses during World Cup
Some 14% of the total economic impact from the World Cup (estimated at US $2.73B) could stay in local businesses of “maximum proximity,” meaning small shops, convenience stores, small restaurants, taco stands, fondas and more.
Sheinbaum issues work-from-home decree for World Cup kick-off: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
The decree, which applies to government agencies and calls on the workforce at large to comply, is to "improve conditions of mobility, road safety and accessibility both for Mexico City residents and tourists" on Thursday, the day of the first World Cup match.
Honor, fun and an uninvited guest: Celebrating Mexico’s National Navy Day in Cozumel
On June 1, retired Australian Royal Navy servicemember Bel Woodhouse got to experience how Mexicans in Cozumel celebrate the nation's holiday honoring Mexico's Navy — and had a blast!
MND Local: Swimsuit models in Loreto and a rise in dental tourism in Tijuana
Modeling is the hottest topic on the Baja California peninsula this week, as Sports Illustrated descends on the town of Loreto for its iconic swimwear photoshoot, plus why Tijuana is winning big in the tourism game.
In a first, FIFA collaborates with Mexican artisans on limited-edition collection
The idea behind FIFA's involvement and the soccer-themed pieces is to bring Mexico's traditional handicrafts to a wider global audience during the World Cup.
Innovation and clean government push Querétaro to top of IMCO’s 2026 Urban Competitiveness Index
Querétaro, Puerto Vallarta, La Paz and Delicias are Mexico's most competitive cities, according to the 2026 Urban Competitiveness Index (ICU), which ranks metropolitan areas on their capacity to generate, attract and retain talent and investment.
An oasis for pedestrians — in the form of a verdant elevated walkway — is inaugurated in Mexico City
The elevated walkway, with 10,000 plants and trees, converts one of the capital's most congested areas into a pleasant diversion for residents and visitors.
Wild picks: Elephants, pumas and gorillas make World Cup predictions at Guadalajara Zoo
The animals picked winners — mostly for the four matches scheduled at Guadalajara Stadium — by choosing between food, shirts, boxes and soccer balls linked to the different teams.
PAN files complaint with International Criminal Court against AMLO, alleging organized crime ties
Mexico's National Action Party (PAN) has filed a complaint against Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) with the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that the former president forged pacts with criminal groups during his 2018-24 presidency.
Tropical Storm Boris set to hit southwest Mexican coast on Monday night
Guerrero and Oaxaca can expect "torrential" rains by late Monday, especially along the coast between Lagunas de Chacahua, Oaxaca, and Tecpan, Guerrero. Acapulco is also on alert.
