Is Chipotle in Mexico a good or bad idea? A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast

Chipotle's Mexico debut sparks debate — competition and choice, or cultural imposition? George and Travis weigh in on the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Sheinbaum reviewing a waterworks map

In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco

0
Concerns over the land expropriation process in northern Acapulco and a lack of agreements with local communities drove Sheinbaum to cancel the hydroelectric dam project in favor of radial wells.
person at office

Formal and informal employment slumped during the first half of 2026

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The negative June figures — topped only by the loss of 705,427 jobs in January — resulted in a deficit of 293,227 jobs through a disappointing first half of the year.
Del Toro on podium

Ensenada’s Isaac del Toro makes history at Tour de France

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The 22-year-old capped his remarkable breakout year with a brilliant third-place finish on cycling's biggest stage, along with a white jersey signifying the race's best young rider.
Sheinbaum reviewing a waterworks map

In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco

0
Concerns over the land expropriation process in northern Acapulco and a lack of agreements with local communities drove Sheinbaum to cancel the hydroelectric dam project in favor of radial wells.
person at office

Formal and informal employment slumped during the first half of 2026

0
The negative June figures — topped only by the loss of 705,427 jobs in January — resulted in a deficit of 293,227 jobs through a disappointing first half of the year.
Del Toro on podium

Ensenada’s Isaac del Toro makes history at Tour de France

0
The 22-year-old capped his remarkable breakout year with a brilliant third-place finish on cycling's biggest stage, along with a white jersey signifying the race's best young rider.
rainy street scene

Hurricane Genevieve gathers strength offshore, casting stormclouds over most of Mexico

0
Though there's no land threat from Genevieve, rain is forecast for most Mexican states this Monday afternoon, with especially heavy downpours in parts of Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Sonora and Tabasco. 
Sign for mezcal tasting in Oaxaca

MND Local: Experiencing a taste of Oaxaca at its annual mezcal festivals

0
July is not only the month for Oaxaca's signature cultural festival, Guelaguetza, but also for the celebration of several signature mezcal festivals, writes Anna Bruce.
One of the derailments in Naco, Sonora, caused a chemical spill whose contents and extent remain unclear.

2 separate freight derailments prompt emergency responses

1
In two separate incidents in Sonora and Tamaulipas on Saturday night, tanks carrying toxic substances derailed, prompting evacuation and cleanup measures.

Modern tech and an old find combine to shed new light on the Maya

0
The digital reconstruction of a charcoal mural has revealed the earliest known evidence of calendrical writing in Calakmul, Campeche, using the same photogrammetric technique that led to a similar discovery in nearby El Palmar.
La Minerva sculpture in Guadalajara

MND Local: Dengue cases drop in Jalisco and Mexico’s first openly gay mayor is...

0
July has been a very mixed month for Guadalajara, with improving public health but issues with transport and a public killing.

Discovering Mexico: San Luis Potosí

0
Nature and history go hand in hand in San Luís Potosí, as we discover the latest Mexican gem in our ongoing series.

How new routes and renovations are reshaping air travel in Mexico

4
Across the country, new flights, upgraded airports and increased traffic have made 2026 a milestone year for Mexican aviation.

Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl proves an international success

0
Mexico's iconic axolotl is thriving in captive aquariums, but is disappearing from the wild, including its endemic home in the Xochimilco canals of Mexico City.
American flag waving in the breeze

US crimes against Mexico from an immigrant’s perspective

24
You can be proud of your native country while also being ashamed of its current actions, writes Sarah DeVries regarding U.S. crimes against Mexico.

Feelings you can only experience in Mexican Spanish

7
Some feelings can only be properly experienced in Mexico with an understanding of the nation's unique verbs and idioms, so we've provided a handy guide.
Buenavista-AIFA Interurban Train pulls into a station

New rail lines will connect central Mexico to the Pacific and points north

20
If the high-speed rail lines come to pass as planned, the current administraton may be mostly remembered for driving Mexico's transition from a moribund rail system to a new era of widespread train travel.
Mercado in Mexico City

The best traditional mercados to explore in Mexico City this summer

4
Mexico City is home to some of the world's best and most interesting mercados, selling virtually anything imaginable, from fresh fruit to antique books and death metal T-shirts.
A colonial church in downtown Querétaro city

Opinion: Querétaro is stunning. It deserves to stay that way

13
After weeks of championing central Mexico as an underrated destination, a visit to Querétaro's uncrowded colonial streets left one intern rethinking the costs of increased tourism.
rainy street scene

Hurricane Genevieve gathers strength offshore, casting stormclouds over most of Mexico

0
Though there's no land threat from Genevieve, rain is forecast for most Mexican states this Monday afternoon, with especially heavy downpours in parts of Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Sonora and Tabasco. 
Sign for mezcal tasting in Oaxaca

MND Local: Experiencing a taste of Oaxaca at its annual mezcal festivals

0
July is not only the month for Oaxaca's signature cultural festival, Guelaguetza, but also for the celebration of several signature mezcal festivals, writes Anna Bruce.
One of the derailments in Naco, Sonora, caused a chemical spill whose contents and extent remain unclear.

2 separate freight derailments prompt emergency responses

1
In two separate incidents in Sonora and Tamaulipas on Saturday night, tanks carrying toxic substances derailed, prompting evacuation and cleanup measures.

Modern tech and an old find combine to shed new light on the Maya

0
The digital reconstruction of a charcoal mural has revealed the earliest known evidence of calendrical writing in Calakmul, Campeche, using the same photogrammetric technique that led to a similar discovery in nearby El Palmar.
La Minerva sculpture in Guadalajara

MND Local: Dengue cases drop in Jalisco and Mexico’s first openly gay mayor is killed while visiting Guadalajara

0
July has been a very mixed month for Guadalajara, with improving public health but issues with transport and a public killing.

Discovering Mexico: San Luis Potosí

0
Nature and history go hand in hand in San Luís Potosí, as we discover the latest Mexican gem in our ongoing series.
tomatos at mercado

Mexico’s inflation falls to its lowest level since 2020

0
The latest dip in inflation brings the rate close to the 3.0% target, and in some details actually reaches it. It may not be enough, however, to convince the central bank to bring its interest rate down another notch.

Is Chipotle in Mexico a good or bad idea? A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast

5
Chipotle's Mexico debut sparks debate — competition and choice, or cultural imposition? George and Travis weigh in on the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
red downward arrow inside a magnifying glass placed over a U.S. dollar banknote symbolizes economic decline, financial crisis, or recession in the United States.

Inflation in Mexico is now lower than in the United States — why that’s...

15
Mexico's inflation rate is currently trending down, while in the U.S., it is trending up. What could be expected for Mexico and Mexicans if this trend continues? CEO of MND Travis Bembenek outlines eight likely scenarios.
San Miguel de Allende, view of the cathedral from a side street

If San Miguel is going to stay the ‘best city in the world,’ it...

40
San Miguel de Allende just won "Best City in the World" again, but MND CEO Travis Bembenek says it can't coast on that title — here are nine ways the town should keep improving.
The Mexican stock market building on Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.

Are we seeing light at the end of the tunnel for Mexico’s economy? A...

1
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with Empresas Globales chief Guillermo Bernal to unpack Mexico's mixed economic signals and how major investors really see the country's outlook.
A stock image shows a stethoscope and a Mexican flag

‘Confidently Wrong about Healthcare in Mexico’: A new podcast episode by Mexico News Daily

4
Mexico News Daily’s latest “Confidently Wrong” episode dives into foreigners' experience with healthcare in Mexico, unpacking costs, access and quality — from routine care to major surgery.
Diana García of El Tri Femenil celebrating a goal in a 9-0 blowout of Surinam

The men’s World Cup is over, now Mexico’s women are ready for their moment

3
The World Cup cycle is never really over, and now that Mexico's men's team has failed to win the 2026 tournament, attention now turns to 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
The World Cup energy was high, up through the final match of the tournament at Mexico's fan festivals.

Mexico’s hosting of World Cup wins praise all around

2
Mexico earned praise from FIFA officials, presidents, fans and players over its hosting of the World Cup, which, according to President Sheinbaum herself, had the best atmosphere of the whole tournament.
Sheinbaum July 20, 2026

Sheinbaum highlights opportunities for diplomacy at Sunday’s World Cup final: Monday’s mañanera recapped

9
President Sheinbaum said on Monday, "I had thought I wouldn’t attend” the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, and explained the reasons behind her last-minute decision to go.
President Sheinbaum holds a plaque reading "Mexico" at the FIFA World Cup draw, alongside Mark Carney, Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino

Sheinbaum to attend Sunday’s World Cup final on Trump’s invitation

6
Sheinbaum has accepted a personal invitation from Trump to attend Sunday's Spain-Argentina World Cup final in New Jersey — the first match of the tournament she'll attend in person.
An Oxxo convenience store sign

Mexico in Numbers: All about Oxxo, Mexico’s convenience store giant

13
With 24,455 stores, 13 million daily customers and billions in quarterly revenue, Oxxo’s numbers reveal how deeply the convenience chain is embedded in Mexican life.
MOnterrey view

Nuevo León leads all Mexican states in announced investments so far this year

0
Nuevo León has lived up to its reputation as an investment magnet by accumulating more private funds pledged to future projects than runners up Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Hidalgo and México state.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.46
CAD
12.38
EUR
19.85
American flag waving in the breeze

US crimes against Mexico from an immigrant’s perspective

24
You can be proud of your native country while also being ashamed of its current actions, writes Sarah DeVries regarding U.S. crimes against Mexico.

Sheinbaum touts improved security perception amid 54% drop in Morelos homicides: Friday’s mañanera recapped

2
President Sheinbaum hosted her morning presser in the small central state of Morelos, where she fielded questions about recent high-profile crimes, including the killing of the mayor of Temoac.
Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum denies Milei’s ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ claim: Monday’s mañanera recapped

1
Also on Monday, President Sheinbaum addressed a new cartel-attributed video threatening the governor of Zacatecas, and shared advances of her administration's investigation into the impact of social media on Mexico's young people.

Is Chipotle in Mexico a good or bad idea? A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast

5
Chipotle's Mexico debut sparks debate — competition and choice, or cultural imposition? George and Travis weigh in on the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."

Feelings you can only experience in Mexican Spanish

7
Some feelings can only be properly experienced in Mexico with an understanding of the nation's unique verbs and idioms, so we've provided a handy guide.

Here’s how to beat the hyperinflation gripping Mexico’s private health insurance market

12
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?

Discovering Mexico: San Luis Potosí

0
Nature and history go hand in hand in San Luís Potosí, as we discover the latest Mexican gem in our ongoing series.

How new routes and renovations are reshaping air travel in Mexico

4
Across the country, new flights, upgraded airports and increased traffic have made 2026 a milestone year for Mexican aviation.
Cabo San Lucas Marina looking at El Tesoro with its distinctive lighthouse feature.

Postcards from Mexico: On the Cabo San Lucas Marina

2
The Cabo San Lucas is more than just a "parking lot for yachts," it's also a place with a distinctive variety of unusual sights and sounds.

Feelings you can only experience in Mexican Spanish

7
Some feelings can only be properly experienced in Mexico with an understanding of the nation's unique verbs and idioms, so we've provided a handy guide.

Here’s how to beat the hyperinflation gripping Mexico’s private health insurance market

12
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
red downward arrow inside a magnifying glass placed over a U.S. dollar banknote symbolizes economic decline, financial crisis, or recession in the United States.

Inflation in Mexico is now lower than in the United States — why that’s...

15
Mexico's inflation rate is currently trending down, while in the U.S., it is trending up. What could be expected for Mexico and Mexicans if this trend continues? CEO of MND Travis Bembenek outlines eight likely scenarios.
San Miguel de Allende, view of the cathedral from a side street

If San Miguel is going to stay the ‘best city in the world,’ it...

40
San Miguel de Allende just won "Best City in the World" again, but MND CEO Travis Bembenek says it can't coast on that title — here are nine ways the town should keep improving.
A Foxconn production facility in Jalisco

Opinion: Why Guadalajara offers a credible supply chain alternative during the Iran crisis

1
The fuel crisis in the Straits of Hormuz isn't ending anytime soon, despite the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and Guadalajara and its real estate market stand to prosper.
Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron)

MND Local: FIFA World Cup security plans announced for Guadalajara, while real estate prices...

0
With World Cup games only a few weeks away in Guadalajara, the city has announced its security measures for the event, as well as other local news.

Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl proves an international success

0
Mexico's iconic axolotl is thriving in captive aquariums, but is disappearing from the wild, including its endemic home in the Xochimilco canals of Mexico City.
San miguel de allende parroquia

The Mexican historical figures behind San Miguel de Allende’s iconic landmarks

5
From revolutionary Ignacio Allende to opera star Ángela Peralta, San Miguel de Allende's streets and plazas honor the revolutionaries, artists and architects who shaped Mexican history.
Riverside setting at Vallarta Botanical Gardens

MND Local: New annual report highlights Vallarta Botanical Gardens’ expanding conservation mission

4
The Vallarta Botanical Gardens welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors last year, with admission fees helping to fund its true mission: to conserve endangered regional flora and fauna.
Collectible antiques at the La Lagunilla market in Mexico City's Tepito neighborhood

From the archive: The joys of furniture shopping at La Lagunilla market in Mexico...

0
Mexico City's history of popular street markets dates back nearly 700 years, but few remain as charming (or have as many safety concerns) as Tepito's La Lagunilla market, writes Andrea Fischer.

How new routes and renovations are reshaping air travel in Mexico

4
Across the country, new flights, upgraded airports and increased traffic have made 2026 a milestone year for Mexican aviation.
Cabo San Lucas Marina looking at El Tesoro with its distinctive lighthouse feature.

Postcards from Mexico: On the Cabo San Lucas Marina

2
The Cabo San Lucas is more than just a "parking lot for yachts," it's also a place with a distinctive variety of unusual sights and sounds.
Mercado in Mexico City

The best traditional mercados to explore in Mexico City this summer

4
Mexico City is home to some of the world's best and most interesting mercados, selling virtually anything imaginable, from fresh fruit to antique books and death metal T-shirts.
Chipotle meal

Is Chipotle opening in Mexico a good or bad thing for the country? An...

17
MND's Travis Bembenek and María Meléndez debate whether Chipotle's grand opening in Monterrey tomorrow is a game-changer or a game-ender. What do you think?

Guadalajara residents receiving contaminated water will get an 80% discount on their bills

0
The water supplier (SIAPA), the Jalisco state Congress and the state Human Rights Commission are all involved in compensating residents for not receiving the clean water they're legally entitled to.
Barcena

Feds and Jalisco state are joining forces to tackle water contamination in greater Guadalajara

5
Millions of area residents have been living with contaminated drinking water, mainly due to an antiquated Chapala aqueduct and pollution in the region's rivers from industrial discharges.
Yoga practitioners on mats

How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City

0
If you're spending International Yoga Day in Mexico City this month, here's the most relaxing and balanced itinerary imaginable, courtesy of capitalina Andrea Fischer.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.

Modern tech and an old find combine to shed new light on the Maya

0
The digital reconstruction of a charcoal mural has revealed the earliest known evidence of calendrical writing in Calakmul, Campeche, using the same photogrammetric technique that led to a similar discovery in nearby El Palmar.

Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl proves an international success

0
Mexico's iconic axolotl is thriving in captive aquariums, but is disappearing from the wild, including its endemic home in the Xochimilco canals of Mexico City.
San miguel de allende parroquia

The Mexican historical figures behind San Miguel de Allende’s iconic landmarks

5
From revolutionary Ignacio Allende to opera star Ángela Peralta, San Miguel de Allende's streets and plazas honor the revolutionaries, artists and architects who shaped Mexican history.
Sign for mezcal tasting in Oaxaca

MND Local: Experiencing a taste of Oaxaca at its annual mezcal festivals

0
July is not only the month for Oaxaca's signature cultural festival, Guelaguetza, but also for the celebration of several signature mezcal festivals, writes Anna Bruce.
Riverside setting at Vallarta Botanical Gardens

MND Local: New annual report highlights Vallarta Botanical Gardens’ expanding conservation mission

4
The Vallarta Botanical Gardens welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors last year, with admission fees helping to fund its true mission: to conserve endangered regional flora and fauna.
Collectible antiques at the La Lagunilla market in Mexico City's Tepito neighborhood

From the archive: The joys of furniture shopping at La Lagunilla market in Mexico City

0
Mexico City's history of popular street markets dates back nearly 700 years, but few remain as charming (or have as many safety concerns) as Tepito's La Lagunilla market, writes Andrea Fischer.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.46
CAD
12.38
EUR
19.85

El Jalapeño: ‘El Mayo’ urges Mexican kids not to do all the things he...

1
"Don't do drugs kids," says man who made billions selling drugs, kids.

El Jalapeño: Hummingbirds lead a very ‘unhealthy’ lifestyle, says Mexico’s Health Ministry

6
Hummingbirds have been misled by evolution into adopting very poor dietary choices, say Mexican health officials.

El Jalapeño: President Sheinbaum recreates Tom Hanks in ‘The Terminal’ at the Cancún airport...

9
Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, was briefly trapped in the Cancún airport on her way to today's World Cup final.

El Jalapeño: In a historic first, Mexico warns its citizens against US travel due...

1
Mexican health officials have cautioned travelers to the U.S. about the risk of contracting severe diarrhea from fast-food restaurants.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 25th

2
Credit cards, Cyclospora infections and unique conservancy events. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?

MND Tutor | Lechuga

0
Lechuga, or lettuce of the iceberg variety, has been in the news lately, for reasons we discuss in the latest version of MND Tutor.
An Oxxo convenience store sign

Mexico in Numbers: All about Oxxo, Mexico’s convenience store giant

13
With 24,455 stores, 13 million daily customers and billions in quarterly revenue, Oxxo’s numbers reveal how deeply the convenience chain is embedded in Mexican life.

MND Tutor | Chipotle

0
Chipotle's expansion into Mexico sparks controversy, as critics question selling an "Americanized" version of Mexican food in its birthplace.
News quiz

The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 18th

0
Soccer, species' rights and search and rescue operations. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Sheinbaum reviewing a waterworks map

In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco

0
Concerns over the land expropriation process in northern Acapulco and a lack of agreements with local communities drove Sheinbaum to cancel the hydroelectric dam project in favor of radial wells.

Guadalajara residents receiving contaminated water will get an 80% discount on their bills

0
The water supplier (SIAPA), the Jalisco state Congress and the state Human Rights Commission are all involved in compensating residents for not receiving the clean water they're legally entitled to.
Barcena

Feds and Jalisco state are joining forces to tackle water contamination in greater Guadalajara

5
Millions of area residents have been living with contaminated drinking water, mainly due to an antiquated Chapala aqueduct and pollution in the region's rivers from industrial discharges.
Woman holding up a sign protesting toxic Guadalajara tap water

Guadalajara’s water crisis reaches a boiling point

0
Guadalajara's systemic water crisis has been acknowledged by state officials, but citizens are pushing more more than just an admission of failure; they want transparency, writes Tracy L. Barnett.
Construction on the San Antonio de los Buenos wastewater treatment plant.

United States’ EPA highlights bilateral progress on Tijuana River sewage crisis

1
According to an update released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mexico is on track with the construction of a new pump station and stormwater management gates that will prevent at least 5 million gallons per day of sewage from entering the Tijuana River.

Here’s how to beat the hyperinflation gripping Mexico’s private health insurance market

12
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
Yoga practitioners on mats

How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City

0
If you're spending International Yoga Day in Mexico City this month, here's the most relaxing and balanced itinerary imaginable, courtesy of capitalina Andrea Fischer.
Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...

5
Rancho La Puerta was founded in 1940 Edmond Szekely and his wife Deborah, and over the next 80+ years it would become perhaps the world's finest spa.
Sheinbaum and Greer

Trump re-imposes his tariffs, but Mexico gets a pass

3
Mexico is exempt from most of the new tariffs and is already paying the rest. So in President Sheinbaum's words, "Mexico remains exactly the same as we were a week ago.”
Jamieson Greer

Greer joins USMCA talks in Mexico City to push for stronger automotive rules of...

1
According to the office of the U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the United States' automotive trade deficit with Mexico presents a key obstacle to renewing the USMCA trade agreement in its current form.
China shipping container

Imports hit by new tariffs are down 23%, with China posting the steepest losses

0
New tariffs imposed in January, affecting over 1,400 product categories, have slashed those imports from US $15.4 billion to $11.8 billion. Overall imports from Asia, however, are up.
American flag waving in the breeze

US crimes against Mexico from an immigrant’s perspective

24
You can be proud of your native country while also being ashamed of its current actions, writes Sarah DeVries regarding U.S. crimes against Mexico.

Feelings you can only experience in Mexican Spanish

7
Some feelings can only be properly experienced in Mexico with an understanding of the nation's unique verbs and idioms, so we've provided a handy guide.
Buenavista-AIFA Interurban Train pulls into a station

New rail lines will connect central Mexico to the Pacific and points north

20
If the high-speed rail lines come to pass as planned, the current administraton may be mostly remembered for driving Mexico's transition from a moribund rail system to a new era of widespread train travel.
Mercado in Mexico City

The best traditional mercados to explore in Mexico City this summer

4
Mexico City is home to some of the world's best and most interesting mercados, selling virtually anything imaginable, from fresh fruit to antique books and death metal T-shirts.