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In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco
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.
Formal and informal employment slumped during the first half of 2026
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.
Ensenada’s Isaac del Toro makes history at Tour de France
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.
In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco
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.
Formal and informal employment slumped during the first half of 2026
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.
Ensenada’s Isaac del Toro makes history at Tour de France
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.
Hurricane Genevieve gathers strength offshore, casting stormclouds over most of Mexico
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.
MND Local: Experiencing a taste of Oaxaca at its annual mezcal festivals
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.
2 separate freight derailments prompt emergency responses
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
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.
MND Local: Dengue cases drop in Jalisco and Mexico’s first openly gay mayor is...
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
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
Across the country, new flights, upgraded airports and increased traffic have made 2026 a milestone year for Mexican aviation.
El Jalapeño: Guadalajara residents to receive contaminated water at ‘very affordable rates,’ state officials...
It might not be clean, but at least it's cheap!
Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl proves an international success
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.
US crimes against Mexico from an immigrant’s perspective
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
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.
New rail lines will connect central Mexico to the Pacific and points north
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.
The best traditional mercados to explore in Mexico City this summer
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.
Opinion: Querétaro is stunning. It deserves to stay that way
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.
Hurricane Genevieve gathers strength offshore, casting stormclouds over most of Mexico
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.
MND Local: Experiencing a taste of Oaxaca at its annual mezcal festivals
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.
2 separate freight derailments prompt emergency responses
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
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.
MND Local: Dengue cases drop in Jalisco and Mexico’s first openly gay mayor is killed while visiting Guadalajara
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
Nature and history go hand in hand in San Luís Potosí, as we discover the latest Mexican gem in our ongoing series.
Mexico’s inflation falls to its lowest level since 2020
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
Chipotle's Mexico debut sparks debate — competition and choice, or cultural imposition? George and Travis weigh in on the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
Inflation in Mexico is now lower than in the United States — why that’s...
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.
If San Miguel is going to stay the ‘best city in the world,’ it...
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.
Are we seeing light at the end of the tunnel for Mexico’s economy? A...
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.
‘Confidently Wrong about Healthcare in Mexico’: A new podcast episode by Mexico News Daily
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.
The men’s World Cup is over, now Mexico’s women are ready for their moment
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.
Mexico’s hosting of World Cup wins praise all around
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 highlights opportunities for diplomacy at Sunday’s World Cup final: Monday’s mañanera recapped
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.
Sheinbaum to attend Sunday’s World Cup final on Trump’s invitation
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.
Mexico in Numbers: All about Oxxo, Mexico’s convenience store giant
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.
Nuevo León leads all Mexican states in announced investments so far this year
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
US crimes against Mexico from an immigrant’s perspective
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
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 denies Milei’s ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ claim: Monday’s mañanera recapped
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
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
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
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
Discovering Mexico: San Luis Potosí
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
Across the country, new flights, upgraded airports and increased traffic have made 2026 a milestone year for Mexican aviation.
Postcards from Mexico: On the Cabo San Lucas Marina
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
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
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
Inflation in Mexico is now lower than in the United States — why that’s...
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.
If San Miguel is going to stay the ‘best city in the world,’ it...
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.
Opinion: Why Guadalajara offers a credible supply chain alternative during the Iran crisis
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.
MND Local: FIFA World Cup security plans announced for Guadalajara, while real estate prices...
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
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.
The Mexican historical figures behind San Miguel de Allende’s iconic landmarks
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.
MND Local: New annual report highlights Vallarta Botanical Gardens’ expanding conservation mission
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.
From the archive: The joys of furniture shopping at La Lagunilla market in Mexico...
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
Across the country, new flights, upgraded airports and increased traffic have made 2026 a milestone year for Mexican aviation.
Postcards from Mexico: On the Cabo San Lucas Marina
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.
The best traditional mercados to explore in Mexico City this summer
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.
Is Chipotle opening in Mexico a good or bad thing for the country? An...
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
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.
Feds and Jalisco state are joining forces to tackle water contamination in greater Guadalajara
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.
How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City
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 — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
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
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
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.
The Mexican historical figures behind San Miguel de Allende’s iconic landmarks
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.
MND Local: Experiencing a taste of Oaxaca at its annual mezcal festivals
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.
MND Local: New annual report highlights Vallarta Botanical Gardens’ expanding conservation mission
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.
From the archive: The joys of furniture shopping at La Lagunilla market in Mexico City
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: Guadalajara residents to receive contaminated water at ‘very affordable rates,’ state officials...
It might not be clean, but at least it's cheap!
El Jalapeño: ‘El Mayo’ urges Mexican kids not to do all the things he...
"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
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...
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...
Mexican health officials have cautioned travelers to the U.S. about the risk of contracting severe diarrhea from fast-food restaurants.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 25th
Credit cards, Cyclospora infections and unique conservancy events. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
MND Tutor | Lechuga
Lechuga, or lettuce of the iceberg variety, has been in the news lately, for reasons we discuss in the latest version of MND Tutor.
Mexico in Numbers: All about Oxxo, Mexico’s convenience store giant
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
Chipotle's expansion into Mexico sparks controversy, as critics question selling an "Americanized" version of Mexican food in its birthplace.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 18th
Soccer, species' rights and search and rescue operations. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
In canceling La Parota dam, Sheinbaum details a different water plan for rural Acapulco
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
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.
Feds and Jalisco state are joining forces to tackle water contamination in greater Guadalajara
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.
Guadalajara’s water crisis reaches a boiling point
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.
United States’ EPA highlights bilateral progress on Tijuana River sewage crisis
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
Mexico's healthcare costs are spiralling. How can you keep spending down while still getting high quality care?
How to get the most out of International Yoga Day 2026 in Mexico City
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 — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s...
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.
Trump re-imposes his tariffs, but Mexico gets a pass
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.”
Greer joins USMCA talks in Mexico City to push for stronger automotive rules of...
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.
Imports hit by new tariffs are down 23%, with China posting the steepest losses
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.
US crimes against Mexico from an immigrant’s perspective
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
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.
New rail lines will connect central Mexico to the Pacific and points north
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.
The best traditional mercados to explore in Mexico City this summer
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.
