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‘All eyes are on the World Cup’: How Mexico’s searching mothers are seizing the tournament to fight for the disappeared
Protesters packed southern Mexico City on the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drowning out the celebrations with a reminder that behind the spectacle, tens of thousands of families are still searching for their missing loved ones.
Many Mexican fans are running up debt to attend World Cup matches
After 40 years, Mexicans finally have another chance to attend World Cup matches in their own country. But ticket prices have soared so much that they're relying heavily on credit to do it.
Cozumel’s dwarf fox lives! Mysterious canid gets a ‘second chance’ 20 years after its last sighting
After millennia separated from the gray fox, the Cozumel fox is referred to as "dwarf" for the simple reason that it has evolved to be at least 60% smaller than its mainland relatives.
‘All eyes are on the World Cup’: How Mexico’s searching mothers are seizing the...
Protesters packed southern Mexico City on the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drowning out the celebrations with a reminder that behind the spectacle, tens of thousands of families are still searching for their missing loved ones.
Many Mexican fans are running up debt to attend World Cup matches
After 40 years, Mexicans finally have another chance to attend World Cup matches in their own country. But ticket prices have soared so much that they're relying heavily on credit to do it.
Cozumel’s dwarf fox lives! Mysterious canid gets a ‘second chance’ 20 years after its...
After millennia separated from the gray fox, the Cozumel fox is referred to as "dwarf" for the simple reason that it has evolved to be at least 60% smaller than its mainland relatives.
He was named player of the match after scoring the first goal of the...
Julián Quiñones is making a name for himself as one of the Mexican national team's up and coming stars.
How to check if your English-speaking doctor in Mexico City is actually licensed
It's hard enough finding an English-speaking doctor (or other professional) and it's even harder to verify if they are legally licensed. For Mexico City residents, there's a service that does it for you.
Stars in the stands: The celebrities spotted at the World Cup opener in Mexico...
While Mexico's president watched from a street festival, music and sports stars enjoyed the year's biggest sporting event in person at Estadio Azteca.
El Jalapeño: Trump proposes tariffs on Mexican fentanyl, calls domestic cartel sector “tremendous opportunity”
Big Pharma is reportedly overjoyed at the news.
Peso nears its best rate of 2026 as US-Iran tensions ease
The peso opened Friday at 17.20 per dollar, its strongest level in nearly four months, as Trump's comments on an Iran deal lifted investor appetite for emerging market currencies.
The many talents of Guanajuato’s Rocío Sánchez
After more than 5 decades of creation, the veteran Mexican creator tells Mexico News Daily about her past, processes and how she is embracing a digital future.
Santiago Xalitzintla, the town that is in charge of calming the Popocatépetl volcano
Why hasn't Popocatépetl had a massively violent eruption for nearly 1,300 years? Because the residents of Santiago Xalitzintla are tasked with keeping the volcano calm.
Mexico makes a statement with 2-0 win over South Africa
The pressure on the host team to win the World Cup opener on its home turf after a 40-year wait was intense, and El Tri came through in impressive style with a convincing 2-0 victory.
From the Zócalo to Coyoacán, CDMX’s 18 Fan Fests roar as El Tri wins...
Capitalinos — including President Claudia Sheinbaum and Mayor Clara Brugada — crowded into the 18 free Fan Fest sites across the city to watch Javier Aguirre’s team kick off the tournament on Thursday.
Make the most of your World Cup visit with these amazing Guadalajara day trips
With the summer fast approaching, here's how to make the most of your next trip to "La Perla Tapatía."
A very boring guide to how to register your Mexican cell phone
Registering you Mexican cell phone in compliance with new law isn't hard, writes Sarah DeVries. She didn't promise it was exciting though.
World Cup ticket scams are surging — here’s how to buy safely
The FBI issued a warning last week naming three dozen bogus sites, but cybersecurity firms estimate the World Cup scams may number in the thousands.
The MND Sheinbaum Index™: Sheinbaum scores 60.0 for April 2026
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ scores eight of the most important government performance indicators against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
Mexico in Numbers: Where did over $60 billion in remittances go in 2025?
Individuals abroad sent $61.79 billion to Mexico in 2025, but the money didn't land evenly. See which states got the most in this week's edition of Mexico in Numbers.
He was named player of the match after scoring the first goal of the World Cup. Who is Julián Quiñones?
Julián Quiñones is making a name for himself as one of the Mexican national team's up and coming stars.
How to check if your English-speaking doctor in Mexico City is actually licensed
It's hard enough finding an English-speaking doctor (or other professional) and it's even harder to verify if they are legally licensed. For Mexico City residents, there's a service that does it for you.
Stars in the stands: The celebrities spotted at the World Cup opener in Mexico City
While Mexico's president watched from a street festival, music and sports stars enjoyed the year's biggest sporting event in person at Estadio Azteca.
El Jalapeño: Trump proposes tariffs on Mexican fentanyl, calls domestic cartel sector “tremendous opportunity”
Big Pharma is reportedly overjoyed at the news.
Peso nears its best rate of 2026 as US-Iran tensions ease
The peso opened Friday at 17.20 per dollar, its strongest level in nearly four months, as Trump's comments on an Iran deal lifted investor appetite for emerging market currencies.
The many talents of Guanajuato’s Rocío Sánchez
After more than 5 decades of creation, the veteran Mexican creator tells Mexico News Daily about her past, processes and how she is embracing a digital future.
Many Mexican fans are running up debt to attend World Cup...
After 40 years, Mexicans finally have another chance to attend World Cup matches in their own country. But ticket prices have soared so much that they're relying heavily on credit to do it.
Does Mexico need more tourists? A perspective from our CEO
Mexico has 48 million tourists a year and room for millions more. MND's CEO breaks down the numbers — and talks strategy with Mexico's federal tourism minister.
Productivity brings prosperity: Is Mexico really failing at both? A perspective from our CEO
Mexico's exports are surging, wages have doubled and poverty is falling — so why has per capita GDP and productivity barely budged in 25 years?
‘Confidently Wrong about President Sheinbaum’s Performance’: A new podcast episode by Mexico News Daily
How is Sheinbaum really doing? CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the numbers behind Mexico News Daily's Sheinbaum Index this week on 'Confidently Wrong.'
The boom up north: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek returns to Monterrey after six years away to find a city transformed by impressive infrastructure, surging investment and sky-high ambition.
What’s the real story behind Mexico’s early end to the school year? A Confidently...
Much of Mexico was taken by surprise this past week when Education Minister Mario Delgado notified the nation that the school year would end 40 days early. What could be the real reason behind this announcement?
‘All eyes are on the World Cup’: How Mexico’s searching mothers are seizing the...
Protesters packed southern Mexico City on the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drowning out the celebrations with a reminder that behind the spectacle, tens of thousands of families are still searching for their missing loved ones.
Many Mexican fans are running up debt to attend World Cup matches
After 40 years, Mexicans finally have another chance to attend World Cup matches in their own country. But ticket prices have soared so much that they're relying heavily on credit to do it.
Stars in the stands: The celebrities spotted at the World Cup opener in Mexico...
While Mexico's president watched from a street festival, music and sports stars enjoyed the year's biggest sporting event in person at Estadio Azteca.
Sheinbaum celebrates El Tri’s World Cup victory and massive fan turnout: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum celebrated El Tri's win and record fan turnout at her Friday presser, but also faced questions about protests, ticket prices and actress Salma Hayek's presence at the game.
CEO of banking giant JPMorgan Chase meets with Sheinbaum in Mexico City
There was no indication of the purpose of the meeting or why the powerful banker was in Mexico, but the president took advantage of the encounter to promote Mexico's economy.
Mercado Libre announces a US $4.6B investment in Mexico this year
It marks the e-commerce giant's third straight year of increased Mexican investment and could translate into 8,500 new jobs, bringing its Mexican employment total to more than 42,000.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.22
CAD
12.31
EUR
19.94
Bypassing the CNTE, defending the USMCA and promoting the Social World Cup: Thursday’s mañanera...
It was a unique and memorable mañanera, taking place just a few hours before the opening ceremonies of the World Cup that would be happening just 15 kilometers away.
Opinion: What would a regional utopia look like? Part 10
U.S. attitudes towards security cooperation with Mexico are shifting from frustration to cautious hope and the big arrests keep coming. CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas breaks down the numbers.
Sheinbaum celebrates El Tri’s World Cup victory and massive fan turnout:...
Sheinbaum celebrated El Tri's win and record fan turnout at her Friday presser, but also faced questions about protests, ticket prices and actress Salma Hayek's presence at the game.
How to check if your English-speaking doctor in Mexico City is actually licensed
It's hard enough finding an English-speaking doctor (or other professional) and it's even harder to verify if they are legally licensed. For Mexico City residents, there's a service that does it for you.
Honor, fun and an uninvited guest: Celebrating Mexico’s National Navy Day in Cozumel
On June 1, retired Australian Royal Navy servicemember Bel Woodhouse got to experience how Mexicans in Cozumel celebrate the nation's holiday honoring Mexico's Navy — and had a blast!
A very boring guide to how to register your Mexican cell phone
Registering you Mexican cell phone in compliance with new law isn't hard, writes Sarah DeVries. She didn't promise it was exciting though.
Discovering Mexico: Zacatecas
Not usually the first state at the top of a "must-visit" list, Zacatecas is home to some of Mexico's most stunning natural vistas, colonial architecture and a very suspicious statue.
Make the most of your World Cup visit with these amazing Guadalajara day trips
With the summer fast approaching, here's how to make the most of your next trip to "La Perla Tapatía."
Does Mexico need more tourists? A perspective from our CEO
Mexico has 48 million tourists a year and room for millions more. MND's CEO breaks down the numbers — and talks strategy with Mexico's federal tourism minister.
Honor, fun and an uninvited guest: Celebrating Mexico’s National Navy Day in Cozumel
On June 1, retired Australian Royal Navy servicemember Bel Woodhouse got to experience how Mexicans in Cozumel celebrate the nation's holiday honoring Mexico's Navy — and had a blast!
A very boring guide to how to register your Mexican cell phone
Registering you Mexican cell phone in compliance with new law isn't hard, writes Sarah DeVries. She didn't promise it was exciting though.
Productivity brings prosperity: Is Mexico really failing at both? A perspective from our CEO
Mexico's exports are surging, wages have doubled and poverty is falling — so why has per capita GDP and productivity barely budged in 25 years?
‘Confidently Wrong about President Sheinbaum’s Performance’: A new podcast episode by Mexico News Daily
How is Sheinbaum really doing? CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the numbers behind Mexico News Daily's Sheinbaum Index this week on 'Confidently Wrong.'
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.
How Tijuana’s award-winning Xicoténcatl Park united a neglected migrant community
Municipal officials only intended to create flood-prevention infrastructure for this underserved migrant neighborhood, but designers saw an opportunity to bring residents together.
Santiago Xalitzintla, the town that is in charge of calming the Popocatépetl volcano
Why hasn't Popocatépetl had a massively violent eruption for nearly 1,300 years? Because the residents of Santiago Xalitzintla are tasked with keeping the volcano calm.
Zapopan’s magnificent woven canopy took over 200 women and 1,400 kilometers of thread to...
A canopy of such outsized proportions was no new effort for the women artisans of the Jalisco town of Etzatlán, who in 2019 set a Guinness world record for the largest crochet canopy.
Stars in the stands: The celebrities spotted at the World Cup opener in Mexico...
While Mexico's president watched from a street festival, music and sports stars enjoyed the year's biggest sporting event in person at Estadio Azteca.
The sounds of San Miguel de Allende
Photos are typically how people capture moments when they want to remember a city. But when it comes to San Miguel de Allende, don't forget the distinctive and iconic sounds.
Make the most of your World Cup visit with these amazing Guadalajara day trips
With the summer fast approaching, here's how to make the most of your next trip to "La Perla Tapatía."
Does Mexico need more tourists? A perspective from our CEO
Mexico has 48 million tourists a year and room for millions more. MND's CEO breaks down the numbers — and talks strategy with Mexico's federal tourism minister.
Going to the World Cup in Monterrey? Here’s where to eat and drink
Soccer is king in Monterrey this June thanks to the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. But visitors will also want to explore the city's thriving dining and drinking scene.
It’s time to start planning your fall vineyard escape: A look at Mexico’s best...
If you've never tried wine tourism in Mexico, the good news is that there are more wine regions to choose from than ever across the country. And you've still got time to plan this year's trip.
Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
The many talents of Guanajuato’s Rocío Sánchez
After more than 5 decades of creation, the veteran Mexican creator tells Mexico News Daily about her past, processes and how she is embracing a digital future.
Santiago Xalitzintla, the town that is in charge of calming the Popocatépetl volcano
Why hasn't Popocatépetl had a massively violent eruption for nearly 1,300 years? Because the residents of Santiago Xalitzintla are tasked with keeping the volcano calm.
Zapopan’s magnificent woven canopy took over 200 women and 1,400 kilometers of thread to make
A canopy of such outsized proportions was no new effort for the women artisans of the Jalisco town of Etzatlán, who in 2019 set a Guinness world record for the largest crochet canopy.
He was named player of the match after scoring the first goal of the World Cup. Who is Julián Quiñones?
Julián Quiñones is making a name for himself as one of the Mexican national team's up and coming stars.
Stars in the stands: The celebrities spotted at the World Cup opener in Mexico City
While Mexico's president watched from a street festival, music and sports stars enjoyed the year's biggest sporting event in person at Estadio Azteca.
The sounds of San Miguel de Allende
Photos are typically how people capture moments when they want to remember a city. But when it comes to San Miguel de Allende, don't forget the distinctive and iconic sounds.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.22
CAD
12.31
EUR
19.94
El Jalapeño: Trump proposes tariffs on Mexican fentanyl, calls domestic cartel sector “tremendous opportunity”
Big Pharma is reportedly overjoyed at the news.
El Jalapeño: South African soccer team arrive in Pachuca, discover first opponent is the...
At least one player asked if they'd accidentally become part of the plot of Cool Runnings.
El Jalapeño: US Embassy introduces new policy to mind its own business
It turns out the State Department accidentally had Mexico listed as "State #51."
El Jalapeño: Mexico City schools move to slash in-class phone use to just 95%...
Students are reportedly concerned that the reforms may lead to excessive education.
El Jalapeño: Mexico, EU sign historic trade deal to bravely protect world from duty-free...
After months of tense talks, mankind can rest easy knowing that the cheapest, tattiest of products will not flood our streets tariff-free.
Mexico in Numbers: Mexican beer from coronitas to caguamones
Mexico News Daily explores the numbers behind the nation's favorite drink — just in time for the World Cup.
MND Tutor | Pride
Celebrate Pride Month by improving your Spanish in the latest MND Tutor.
Have you used healthcare in Mexico? Take our 5-minute survey
Healthcare is a top concern for anyone living in or considering a move to Mexico. Share your personal experiences in our anonymous 5-minute survey — and look out for the results in an upcoming article.
Mexico in Numbers: Mapping Mexico’s political party membership, from Morena to PAN
Morena has more than 12 million members, making it the ninth-largest political party in the world. But how do Mexico's other parties measure up?
The MND Peso Index™ for May 2026
The MND Peso Index™ is a new monthly economic indicator developed by Mexico News Daily that measures whether the Mexican peso is overvalued or undervalued against the US dollar.
Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows
Recent protests were held in Mexico City after President Claudia Sheibaum reversed her stance on fracking, which she had pledged during her campaign to ban.
Yucatán teams with World Wildlife Fund to launch US $20 million fund to protect...
Given the name Herencia Maya (Maya Heritage), the conservation program is a joint government-NGO-private-institution effort for funding the rescue and revival of Yucatan's mangroves and waterways.
From nuisance to raw material: Solving the sargassum crisis
As the sargassum crisis continues to worsen, a wave of new companies is working to turn the brown algae into sustainable products that can help the environment and local communities.
Court ruling cancels dozens of mining concessions in Wirikuta — but key sites remain...
After legal battle that have lasted 15 years, over 40 mining concessions have been canceled in Wirikuta, but dozens more still remain.
Why did the Huasteca Potosina’s picturesque Tamul Waterfall dry up?
State and federal authorities pulled out all the stops to get the Gallinas River flowing again to the waterfall site, including a total ban on upstream extraction for irrigation, but to no avail.
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.
One doctor’s mission to provide affordable care in Zihuatanejo
Everyone should have a doctor who cares as much as Dr. Molina, a woman on a mission in one of Zihuatanejo's poorest neighborhoods.
I entered the Oceanman in Cozumel with less than a month to train and...
What could happen if you tried an endurance swimming race without a proper training schedule? One Riviera Maya resident decided to find out.
Mexico and European Union sign modernized trade deal, eliminating tariffs on 99% of products
The long-awaited Modernized Global Agreement (MGA) has come to fruition as both sides seek to expand and diversify trade with partners other than the United States.
GM will move assembly of its Groove and Aveo models from China to Mexico
Starting next year, GM will be assembling those two vehicles at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Coahuila, which began operations 45 years ago.
Mexico-Taiwan trade, already growing steadily, has surged this year
A 400% year-on-year increase in Mexican imports from Taiwan reflects the significant deepening of trade ties between the two countries in recent years, amid a broader regional shift toward supply chain diversification away from China.
Make the most of your World Cup visit with these amazing Guadalajara day trips
With the summer fast approaching, here's how to make the most of your next trip to "La Perla Tapatía."
A very boring guide to how to register your Mexican cell phone
Registering you Mexican cell phone in compliance with new law isn't hard, writes Sarah DeVries. She didn't promise it was exciting though.
World Cup ticket scams are surging — here’s how to buy safely
The FBI issued a warning last week naming three dozen bogus sites, but cybersecurity firms estimate the World Cup scams may number in the thousands.
The MND Sheinbaum Index™: Sheinbaum scores 60.0 for April 2026
The MND Sheinbaum Index™ scores eight of the most important government performance indicators against a consistent methodology. Find out how Mexico is doing each month under the president's watch.
