Mexico’s week in review: A surprise rate cut, a sliding peso and an oil spill that’s becoming a political problem
The week of March 23–27 in Mexico delivered economic and political friction that touched on everything from the cost of borrowing to the cost of governing. The post Mexico’s week in review: A surprise...
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MND Tutor | Sagrada Familia
Discover the story of Spain's greatest cathedral and the Mexican architect who may be tasked with finishing it, as we learn Spanish together this week. The post MND Tutor | Sagrada Familia appeared fi...
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The MND News Quiz of the Week: March 29th
Pemex, passengers and pastries: Have you paid attention to the headlines this week? The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: March 29th appeared first on Mexico News Daily
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Mexico is no stranger to hosting World Cup games between nations at war
Iran and the U.S. are currently at war and both have teams scheduled to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This isn't the first time this has happened. The post Mexico is no stranger to hosting W...
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Rolling with the punches of informality in Mexico
When you're raised on punctuality and certain kinds of formality, it's hard to adjust to living in a country where those things are always prioritized. Sometimes really hard. The post Rolling with the...
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Nintendo’s PancitoMerge is a video game dedicated to Mexican bread
Forget pyramids, treasure or adventure, PancitoMerge offers you the chance to spend a day in the life of a Mexican baker. The post Nintendo’s PancitoMerge is a video game dedicated to Mexican bread ap...
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Is it crazy to move to Mexico with a middle schooler? A new ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
Doing just about anything with a middle schooler can be a challenge. So what is it like moving to Mexico with a tween? That's the theme of this week's "Confidently Wrong" podcast. The post Is it crazy...
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Are animal spirits returning to the business community in Mexico? A perspective from our CEO
Is optimism returning to Mexico's business community? MND CEO Travis Bembenek thinks the famed animal spirits may finally be stirring. The post Are animal spirits returning to the business community i...
21h ago
Ixcaret theme park banned from using Maya culture for marketing, for now.
The ruling will stay in effect only until the SUprme Court makes a final decision on what could be a landmark case for Mexico¿s cultural future The post Ixcaret theme park banned from using Maya cultu...
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FIFA president Infantino attends Guadalajara qualifier, signaling confidence in Mexico as World Cup host
The World Cup qualifiers marked Guadalajara's first major sporting event since El Mencho's death. All went off without a hitch as Jamaica beat New Caledonia before a packed Akron Stadium. The post FIF...
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Signs of life found for 40,000 of Mexico’s 132,000 missing persons
The National Public Security System has long been hampered in its searches by unreliable and missing data. Now, a new push toward more efficient techniques and procedures is starting to bear fruit. Th...
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Mexico resumes package delivery to the US after seven-month suspension
Mexico's national mail service has resumed package deliveries to the United States after a multi-month suspension, but senders will need to navigate a new set of U.S. customs requirements. The post Me...
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Mexico’s National Anthropology Museum receives UNESCO’s Blue Shield maximum protection designation
The globally famed site of Mexico's rich historical heritage is the first Latin American building designated by UNESCO to receive maximum safeguarding during war or natural disaster. The post Mexico...
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Navy launches search for 2 missing aid boats bound for Cuba: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Friday's presser covered Mexico's search for nine people — including a toddler — aboard the missing Cuba-bound vessels, as well as a US border breach and World Cup travel safety. The post Navy launch...
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El Jalapeño: Mexican architect one vote away from completing 500 year revenge plan
In the running to complete Spain's most famous cathedral, one man from Michoacán is promising to finish what Cuauhtémoc couldn't. The post El Jalapeño: Mexican architect one vote away from completing...
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Rina Lazo, the only female muralist in Palacio de Bellas Artes
Born in Guatemala, Rina Lazo made her name in Mexico, collaborating on murals with Diego Rivera, and painting many artworks of her own during her 96 years. The post Rina Lazo, the only female muralist...
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Young wineries like Altos Norte are changing how wine lovers see Jalisco
Altos Norte is helping put Jalisco on the map for winemaking, thanks to its low-interventionist methods and its exceptionally drinkable natural wines. The post Young wineries like Altos Norte are chan...
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Peso breaks past 18 to the dollar after Banxico’s surprise rate cut
The peso slid past 18 per dollar Friday for the first time since December, as Banxico's interest rate cut combined with rising inflation, an unexpected trade deficit and Middle East tensions to rattle...
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After 7 years, renowned search collective founder Ceci Flores finds her son’s remains in Sonora
The search collective that Ceci Flores founded has been involved in the discovery of more than 2,700 bodies in its seven years of existence. The remains found this week belong to one of the missing so...
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Bucking expectations, central bank cuts interest rate despite inflationary pressures
Banxico cut its key interest rate to 6.75% on Thursday despite rising inflation — a split 3-2 board decision that caught most analysts off guard. The post Bucking expectations, central bank cuts inter...
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Mexico in Numbers: What are Mexico’s most popular airlines?
Mexico in Numbers is back, revealing the most popular airlines in Mexico in 2025, from budget carriers to international heavyweights. The post Mexico in Numbers: What are Mexico’s most popular airline...
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Face-shaped conchas in Mexico City feed another wave of Harfuch-mania
In a phenomenon that doesn't appear to be going away any time soon, the image of Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's top cop, is showing up everywhere, even on a traditional Mexican sweet bread. The post Fa...
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China threatens retaliation over Mexico’s tariff hikes
Beijing warned Mexico it reserves the right to retaliate after an official probe found Mexico's sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese goods constitute trade and investment barriers. The post China threaten...
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Did the government cover up February’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill?
The Sheinbaum administration strongly denies it, but prominent environmental groups, including Greenpeace and Cemda, say that nearly a month after the spill was discovered, the public was still not in...
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Sheinbaum defends ‘Plan B’ electoral reform after Senate strips key provision: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
On Thursday, Sheinbaum defended her struggling electoral reform, revealed what she loves most about being president, and announced FIFA's Infantino visits Monday ahead of the World Cup. The post Shein...
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iPhone launches Tap to Pay in Mexico, expanding the country’s digital payment options
Apple's Tap to Pay is now live in Mexico, giving businesses a low-barrier path to digital payments as the country works to reduce its heavy reliance on cash. The post iPhone launches Tap to Pay in Mex...
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Why Tijuana is so much more than a border city
Once seen as a seedy border holdout, modern Tijuana is quite the surprise, as one traveler discovered. The post Why Tijuana is so much more than a border city appeared first on Mexico News Daily
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On the job education for construction workers in Mexico
Despite having only five years of schooling on average before going to work, construction workers are learning fast courtesy of Fundación Construyendo y Creciendo. The post On the job education for co...
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Jalisco shines its culinary credentials as host of the Michelin Mexico Guide opening ceremony
The state that some consider to "be" Mexico has been added to the Michelin Mexico Guide for 2026, along with Yucatán and Puebla. The post Jalisco shines its culinary credentials as host of the Micheli...
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13 Mexicans have died in US custody during the Trump administration
The victims ranged in age from 19 to 69 and suffered their fate in several different states across the nation, from California to Florida. The post 13 Mexicans have died in US custody during the Trump...
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How rich is rich in Mexico: How much does the upper class earn, and what does their world look like?
The problem of extreme wealth concentration has intensified over the past several decades, making Mexico's upper class a small and intriguing group to study. How much do they really live on, and what...
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Uber and licensed taxis settle their long dispute by joining forces in CDMX
The alliance hopes to ensure peace on the streets (and enough drivers) during the World Cup, but the issue of Uber's access to airports is still unresolved. The post Uber and licensed taxis settle the...
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New poll: What do Americans think about Mexico and the Mexico-US relationship?
Is Mexico a good or a bad neighbor? Should the U.S. apply a blanket tariff on all goods coming from Mexico? Is the USMCA trade agreement a fair deal? These questions and more were answered in a recent...
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Sheinbaum addresses school shooting yesterday in Michoacán: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum said that her government wanted the shooting to be an "isolated incident" and that her team is planning to broaden the implementation of a mental health program that is already being taught...
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Opinion: What might a regional utopia look like? Part 1
CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pedro Casas outlines the policies, institutions and strategic choices that could make North America more competitive, more productive — and ultimately...
3d ago
2 consumer giants commit US $1.5B to expanding operations in Mexico
This week, Monterrey-based Arca Continental, one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world, announced it will invest US $1 billion in its Mexican operations and Swiss food and beverage giant Nest...
3d ago
Made in Mexico: From baseball to beisból
Baseball wasn't made in Mexico, but it has a long history in the country dating back more than 100 years. The post Made in Mexico: From baseball to beisból appeared first on Mexico News Daily
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MND Local Guadalajara: Easter week activities and upcoming events
Easter week is a special time in Mexico, and Guadalajara, in particular, offers spectacular events throughout the months of March and April. The post MND Local Guadalajara: Easter week activities and...
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El Jalapeño: Simi sues Mattel, claims exclusive licensing rights over all dolls depicting Mexican people
The new Regina Sirvent doll from Barbie has sparked anger from Dr. Simi, Mexico's premier master of moustaches. The post El Jalapeño: Simi sues Mattel, claims exclusive licensing rights over all dolls...
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2 CFE-run power plants fined for polluting La Paz area
The action followed a court-ordered inspection by Profepa after years of complaints about their emissions, and after a previous request for a public inquiry had failed to generate a response from the...
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Building materials company Holcim to invest US $20M in its water conservation strategy
To date, Holcim has cut its water extraction volume by 58% by increasing the use of treated wastewater, recirculation technologies and predictive maintenance, which it implements at 71% of its plants...
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229 migrants found trapped in impounded truck in Veracruz
The discovery of the migrants only occurred after workers at the impound lot heard shouting and banging from inside the trailer. The post 229 migrants found trapped in impounded truck in Veracruz appe...
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Camera traps spy a jaguar for the first time in Guanajuato’s Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve
Thanks to these new images, scientists have now confirmed the presence of all six wild cat species native to Mexico within Sierra Gorda — ocelot, margay, jaguar, jaguarundi, lynx and puma. The post C...
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A Mexican artist could be the one to put the finishing touches on Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia
Michoacán-born sculptor Javier Marín is one of three contemporary sculptors invited to propose designs for the basilica's main entrance and final façade as construction nears completion, more than 140...
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Headline inflation approaches 5% amid agricultural and energy price pressures
The publication of the inflation data for the first half of the month comes just two days before the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) board will decide whether to cut, maintain or increase the central bank's...
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2 teachers killed in shooting at Michoacán high school
The shooting occurred at the Antón Makárenko High School (Preparatoria) in the downtown area of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán. The alleged perpetrator — reportedly a 15-year-old student at the school — w...
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New anti-femicide law seeks expanded definition and increased prison time: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
The proposed law would require all Attorney General's offices in Mexico to investigate every violent death of a woman or girl under the femicide hypothesis and would increase the maximum prison time f...
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Mexican basketball star Karim López set to make NBA Draft history on June 25
López, an 18-year-old from Hermosillo, is a highly touted basketball prospect and is expected to be the first Mexican-born player to be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft in Chicago, Illinoi...
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MND Local: The Baja business deal that soured Trump on Mexico
The Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico was meant to a crown jewel in a property empire, but its failure left its namesake feeling bitter. The post MND Local: The Baja business deal that soured Trump on Me...
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Mexico has shown progress against childhood obesity, but still among world’s top 10
Mexico is no longer the country with the greatest prevalence of child obesity, but being No. 8 is no cause for celebration, experts warn. Recent policies, such as a ban on junk food in public schools,...