Wednesday, December 24, 2025

MND_MEXICO LIVING

Christmas tree with lights

How to beat the holiday blues in Mexico

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The seasonal blues aren't uncommon, especially if you're far away from family and familiar traditions. Our Sarah DeVries shares some of her favorite for avoiding the holiday blues in Mexico.
A red box full of Mexican pesos, representing thee holiday aguinaldo bonus

Aguinaldos 101: What you need to know about the annual holiday...

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Come December, most Mexicans look forward to receiving one gift in particular: the Jolly Old Aguinaldo.
Puerto Vallarta

The Christmas gift that Puerto Vallarta gave me

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From songs and decorations to traditional food and religious ceremonies, Christmas in Puerto Vallarta isn't necessarily what you might have been expecting. But it's magical nonetheless.

North American World Cup or Americana Fever Dream? After watching the 2026 draw, we’re...

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Canadian Mexican Ian Ostroff asks whether the much-vaunted North American collaboration in FIFA's 2026 World Cup was truly on display at last week's US-centric tournament draw.
Man with two women

La casa chica: The rise and fall of Mexico’s institution of second families

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La casa chica, the secondary home for one's mistress and illegitimate children, was once a male prerogative. Nowadays, however, it's a tradition in decline across gender lines.
A woman wearing headphones sits at a desk across from a white, anthropomorphic AI robot. The robot points toward a large holographic screen displaying an open mouth labeled "boca."

AI won’t solve your language problems: A take on using AI for language translation

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Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Thinking about it? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what to know about using AI for language learning.
A smiling Mexican couple with two kids and a spaniel lean out of a small new car

Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?

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Mexicans from across the country share their perspectives on what a middle-class income and lifestyle look like today in Mexico.

When the dead come home

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Parties aside, Day of the Dead is a moment of reflection and remembrance in Mexico — and one expat wonders if we could all learn something from the dignity on display today.

‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

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MND CEO Travis Bembenek and MexEdge founder George Reavis break down fears and misconceptions about banking in Mexico in this week's podcast.
A motel sign

The motel: a Mexican institution

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Best known as a love shack for young couples, the Mexican motel has become a lifeline for society (but yes, you can use them for sleeping.)

Same as it ever was: the US vs Latin America

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Dark times are afoot in the U.S. for the Latino community, but fighting back through cultural pride is the best weapon we have, opines Sarah DeVries.
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