Monday, December 8, 2025
road to El Triunfo

Mexico’s landscapes make every mile count

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Mexico's roadside landscapes are spectacular and ever-changing. No matter what part of the country you choose to drive in, you'll be treated to a shifting, chaotic series of beautiful landscapes.

El Jalapeño: FIFA awards Donald Trump Golden Boot before 2026 World...

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Fresh off winning the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, U.S. President Trump has been awarded a fresh honor by World Cup organizers.

MND Tutor | Amaranto

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Learn about a Mexican superfood that's been into space, as MND Tutor takes a look at one of the best stories of the past week.
Close-up of green corn stalks and tassels in a field under a cloudy sky, illustrating the modern result of the evolution of corn from teosinte.

Ancient genetic engineers: How Mexico’s Mesoamericans bred a tiny plant into corn

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Science still doesn't know which of Mexico's ancient peoples discovered how to breed the tiny teosinte plant into what's still a major food staple for the nation today.
Painting of the Cortés led conquest of Mexico.

Between Columbus and Cortés — How Spain encountered Mexico

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Hernán Cortés wasn't the first Spanish leader of an expedition to Mexico. Two previous ones had already set sail from Havana in the early years of the 16th century, after Columbus' voyages had introduced the Spanish to the Americas.
Mérida

What makes Mérida Mexico’s cutest city: 8 architectural secrets revealed

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Mérida, the capital city of the state of Yucatán, is one of the most charming cities in Mexico, thanks to its pleasing mix of Indigenous and Colonial architectural styles and its signature decorative accents.
Sheinbaum holds up a small ribbon with the word Mexico at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5

Mexico’s week in review: Sheinbaum draws Mexico’s World Cup fate — and Trump’s praise

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This week, President Sheinbaum expanded her fan base — including a not-so-secret admirer in U.S. President Donald Trump — during her first U.S. visit as Mexico's president on Friday.
Water drips from an outdoor spigot

Confidently Wrong about Water in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

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Is it still necessary to avoid drinking tap water? What do water shortages mean for the construction of new homes? Travis Bembenek covers these questions and more in a new MND podcast.
Los Cabos coastline

Everything in store for Los Cabos in 2026

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Los Cabos will continue to grow in 2026, Los Cabos Tourism Board head Rodrigo Esponda explains, thanks to new hotels, increased connectivity and other improvements to the destination in the coming year.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: December 6th

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Circuses, conservation and crackdowns: Have you been following the news this week?
BON Luxury Theme Park

VidantaWorld becomes Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta’s latest international attraction

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Tourism development is fast growing in Puerto Vallarata and Riviera Nayarit, with VidantaWorld's ambitious theater and theme park expansion headlining the coming attractions.