Saturday, August 30, 2025

MND_EL BAJIO

bundled up people

Tired of the heat? The first cold front of the season...

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The northeastern part of the country will probably be experiencing a late-summer cold snap, but much of the rest of the country can expect heat and rain.
foxconn offices

Foxconn invests US $168M to expand AI server production at Jalisco...

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The investment is part of the Taiwanese company's domestic expansion plans and helps Mexico position itself as a key player in advanced technology manufacturing.
Axolotl burning man

Why is there a giant axolotl at Burning Man?

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Deep in the Nevada desert lies a giant statue of an axolotl — and it could be about to go up in flames. What's the story?
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In show of sympathy, stood-up quinceañera finds herself surrounded by thousands of new friends

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After a handful of people showed up to her quinceañera party, Isela Anahí Santiago Morales, the daughter of garbage collectors in San Luis Potosí, found out just how big human hearts can be.
A bag of chocolates labelled 'pedos de monja' or 'nun's farts'

I ate Nun Farts and they’re delicious!

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Don't be fooled by the name, Querétaro's chocolate treat is a delight for the tastebuds.

Indulging the senses in San Miguel de Allende

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One expat describes how walking the streets of San Miguel is a quasi-religious experience, with color, life and joy at every turn.

Guadalajara’s Mi Gran Esperanza celebrates 30 years of helping kids with cancer

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The Guadalajara charity is celebrating three decades of providing life-changing support to children in need.
severe rainfall QRO

Querétaro declares state of emergency after severe rainfall kills 3

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Authorities said more than 2,200 homes were damaged by torrential rains that battered Querétaro on Friday and Saturday, primarily in the northern and southern areas of the city.
Loreal headquarters

L’Oréal will increase production in Mexico with a US $80M expansion

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The beauty products manufactuer has plants in Mexico City and San Luis Potosí, plus a distribution center in México state, employing 2,800 peope directly.
A vibrant photo of the pink neo-Gothic spires of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, viewed from a city street.

Is San Miguel de Allende a victim of its own success? What our readers...

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A new MND survey of nearly 300 residents and visitors reveals what people love about San Miguel de Allende — and what they fear its growing popularity is doing to the city.
A warm, late-afternoon street scene in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Colorful colonial buildings in shades of pink and yellow line a cobblestone street where people are walking. The iconic dome of the Las Monjas church is visible in the background against a pale sky.

MND Local: San Miguel de Allende August news roundup

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San Miguel de Allende news includes announcements about several major upcoming events — from a national tourism summit to wine festivals to an all-star lineup at the 2026 San Miguel Writers Festival.
fault in a highway

These are the 10 Mexican highways slated for upgrades worth US $6B

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The five-year project will improve some 2,220 kilometers (1,367 miles) of highway in 14 states, including the northen stretch of Highway 57 in the border state of Coahuila.
Wine bottles and a fresh pour of red wine sitting on a bar

After 40-year hiatus, Aguascalientes uncorks its famous Grape Festival

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Feria de la Uva: Sabor, Tierra y Tradición opened Saturday and features more than 200 cultural activities, including wine tasting, concerts and two chances to “run” with the bulls.