Mexicans Daniel Cruz and Valeria Juárez take home medals from World Karate Championships
Nineteen-year-old Daniel Cruz is the first Mexican in 11 years to reach the final of a world junior championship in the under-60 kg kumite category.
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New Chiapas lab repairs and protects Indigenous clothing, helping to preserve a valued tradition
The laboratory, founded by the Maya World Textile Center, comes at a time of increasing awareness of Indigenous artisans' right to protect their work from exploitation and expropriation.
Public healthcare workers plan more protests this week to demand better pay and working conditions
In addition to organizing another march on Wednesday, Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) workers will hold a press conference this Tuesday at the same time as President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning presser at the National Palace.
Mexican plastic-free makeup line named a top invention of 2026 by TIME
Founded in Mexico City in 2022 by Nour Tayara and Rodrigo Peñafiel, AORA has built its identity around bright colors, ingredients of Mexican origin and designs that seek to make beauty products more appealing while reducing reliance on single-use plastic.
Guadalajara unrest over water crisis intensifies as presumed infiltrators provoke violence
The protesters insisted that the perpetrators were not aligned with their demonstration, pointing out that they themselves had driven away groups of masked infiltrators and confiscated clubs and explosives from them.
Former Chihuahua AG arrested on treason, conspiracy charges in connection with illegal CIA operation
The charges stem from allegations that the ex-attorney general acted unlawfully by allowing CIA officers to participate in a drug lab raid without authorization from the Mexican government and concealed information about it from authorities.
Army detains ‘El Talibán’ and 4 others in Vizsla Silver kidnapping case
Back-to-back operations in El Rosario and Mazatlán over the weekend yielded arrests of alleged cartel members who are suspected of involvement in the kidnappings of 10 Vizsla Silver workers in January as well as four tourists in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, in February.
MND Local Guadalajara: New water protest draws thousands, Zapopan officials scrutinized over abandoned pet euthanasia
Protests continue in Guadalajara over the metro area's ongoing water crisis, while in nearby Zapopan, it's the large numbers of dogs and cats being euthanized that have drawn outrage.
The deadly brain-eating amoeba that killed a Mérida man has now been detected in 6 artificial lakes
After the amoeba-caused death in September, authorities investigated nine artificial lakes in the Mérida area. Six of them in five locations tested positive for the parasite and have been closed.
Sheinbaum government files new complaint in US after 18th Mexican death in ICE custody: Monday’s mañanera recapped
On Monday, President Sheinbaum spoke about the death of another Mexican in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while also celebrating the pro-immigrant message that the norteño band Los Tigres del Norte shared last week on NPR's Tiny Desk.
How Mi Valedor helps Mexico City’s street community find its voice
Logan J. Gardner goes inside Mi Valedor, the street paper that's giving some of Mexico City's most vulnerable people a second chance.
5 Mexica customs you’ve adopted if you live in Mexico City (and you haven’t even noticed)
If you've spent any time in Mexico City, there's a good chance you've adopted some Aztec customs without even realizing it
El Jalapeño: Mexico’s low birth rate prompts renewed calls to reinstate sacrifices to ancient fertility goddess
As birth rates continue to plummet in Mexico, officials are pondering alternatives not considered in at least five centuries.
Agave: The noble plant at the heart of Mexican culture
Mexico boasts 159 of the world's 210 agave species, among which are the source materials for iconic national liquors like mezcal, tequila and bacanora, writes Katy Alivraz.
How Mexico and Türkiye connect through food, family and history
Although geographically disparate, strategic trade partners Mexico and Türkiye share some cultural similarities, including incredibly rich food traditions, writes Louisa Rogers.
MND Tutor | Hispanic identity
How labels like “Hispanic” shape identity, reinforce social hierarchies and reflect the power of governments to define who we are. Learn all about it with MND Tutor.
Mexico’s week in review: Guadalajara water protest fallout, IMSS demands and another Pacific hurricane
As another hurricane bore down on the Pacific coast, the second week of October was defined by the fallout from Guadalajara's water protests and reports of stalled trade talks.
From the archive: AI won’t solve your language learning problems
Using AI chatbots to practice your Spanish? Former language teacher Sarah DeVries lays out what you should know about using AI for language learning.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 17th
Cocktails, corporate mergers and cooperative tourism initiatives. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Why are fewer Mexicans having children? Financial strain, security concerns and fears for the future
As fertility rates drop across Mexico, MND undertook an exploratory survey of young adults ages 25-35 to find out why they had decided to have — or increasingly, not to have — children.
Spider-Man 2099 has a Día de Muertos secret in his origin story
Mexico City's iconic Day of the Dead celebrations are inspirational, and in fact helped to inspire a lesser known version of a famed Marvel superhero, writes Alan Chazaro.
‘MND Hits the Streets’: A perspective from our CEO
Pop quiz: Who is Mexico’s president? Visitors to Mexico give their best guess, and their take on her, in the first episode of Mexico News Daily's new video series.
Shirley Manson’s Garbage to headline free Zócalo show next month
Shirley Manson says the free Nov. 14 show will close a 30-year chapter for the band, after Mexico City’s government leaked the news early.
Mexico reduces fishing restriction area by 86% to focus on vaquitas’ known habitat
Though it may seem counterintuitive, the reduction in the Gulf's protective zone where gillnet fishing is banned is meant to increase protection of vaquitas by facilitating monitoring, while at the same time helping the local fishing community earn a living.
Rotting meat stench from US-backed screwworm fly plant triggers protests in Chiapas
Town residents are demanding the relocation of a plant that breeds sterile flies to fight the spread of a parasite that has disrupted Mexico-U.S. cattle trade since November 2024.
Mexico’s telecom sector shifts again as Televisa buys AT&T for US $2 billion
Partnering 50-50 with Fintech Holdings, Televisa's purchase enables it to offer "quadruple play" — internet, television, fixed-line, and mobile — improving its competitive position with Carlos Slim's América Móvil.
El Jalapeño: Foreigner who opens message with ‘buenas tardes’ accidentally gains three aunts
Skillful use of polite Spanish greetings paid unexpected dividends for a recent arrival in San Miguel de Allende.
US commerce secretary’s resistance to cutting tariffs stalls trade talks with Mexico
Mexico is on record as citing tariff relief as its top priority in trade negotiations with the U.S, and the two sides were reportedly close to an agreement when Secretary Lutnick stepped in, accordng to the Wall Street Journal.
Officials urge caution as Category 3 Hurricane Trudy approaches Pacific coast: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum also weighed in on the IMSS response to protesting healthcare workers and struck an upbeat note on exports at Friday's presser.
MND Local San Miguel de Allende: New forum, migrant aid and local honors
From a new community forum and helping migrant children to national honors for its first responders, here's the latest in San Miguel.
How one elotero’s 40-year journey reflects Mexico City’s economy
A moralizing debate surrounds Mexico's informal economy and street vendors like Don Pedro. But are their businesses actually illegal?
US sanctions horse racing network tied to the Northeast Cartel
The United States Treasury says the cartel laundered millions through quarter horse racing in the U.S. and still controls Nuevo Laredo’s top racetrack.
A Tamaulipas teen built a fire extinguisher that puts out flames using sound
The prototype so impressed education officials that the 17-year-old Altamira resident advanced through regional, state and national competitions to qualify for an international student science fair in Indonesia, where she is presenting this week.
2,500-year-old astronomical observatory in Puebla confirmed to be the oldest in Mexico
It is also the first discovery of its kind outside the Maya region and is comparable to the observatory at the archaeological site of Uaxactún in Petén, Guatemala, the archetype for ancient Maya astronomical observation complexes.
Mexico targets cheap Chinese bicycles with six-month anti-dumping duty
An anti-dumping investigation found Chinese imports cost Mexican bicycle makers about a third of their business, prompting a six-month duty that could become permanent.
American Airlines is the latest carrier to drop service to Tulum
Los Cabos is also slated for a reduction in service, as the biggest U.S. airline is cutting back on a number of international destinations in favor of new domestic routes in the U.S.
Rachel death toll rises to 8 in Baja California as newly formed Hurricane Trudy heads for Jalisco coast
The cluster of three intense storms has created a virtually nonstop emergency up and down Mexico's west coast and prompted the federal government to activate the Defense Ministry's DN-III emergency protection plan and the Navy’s “Plan Marina.”
International tourist spending grows 8% in August despite a dip in arrivals
Mexico welcomed 3.76 million international tourists in August but each visitor spent more, and overall traveler numbers hit an August record.
MND Local CDMX: Brugada’s big plans, a sinking city and methane mitigation
As Mexico City continues to sink, and the capital attempts to curb methane emissions, Mayor Clara Brugada delivered her second "state of the city" address.
Mexico in Numbers: Which states have the most welfare beneficiaries?
With a trillion pesos set to be spent this year on government welfare programs, where is that money going? Mexico in Numbers dives into the latest Intercensal Survey results.
Human rights commission investigates alleged police brutality in Guadalajara: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The president also weighed in on the release earlier this week of a Morelos crime boss, while the Tourism Ministry proposed a hike in tourist entry fees.
Mexico and My Money: Borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico
In the latest installment of our "Mexico and My Money" series, Dawn Stoner examines the pros and cons of borrowing for a property purchase in Mexico.
Venezuelan food in Mexico City: How immigrants are shaping CDMX cuisine
Restaurants specializing in Venezuelan food are not hard to find in Mexico City, writes Lydia Carey, as Venezuelans make up the largest group of foreign residents in the capital.
Space debris on Mexico’s Bagdad Beach might be from a launch by SpaceX
Environmentalists have collected more than 200 fragments from the beach on the Gulf Coast of Tamaulipas. Their connection to the Sept. 28 SpaceX launch from nearby Bolsa Chica, Texas, is suspected but not confirmed.
Healthcare workers protest in virtually every state over pay, shortages and staffing
In addition to higher pay and better working conditions, IMSS workers have a range of other demands, including the allocation of resources equivalent to 7% of GDP to healthcare and the right to speak out about problems in their facilities.
The IMF casts doubt on Mexico’s chances of cracking the top 10 of world economies by 2030
President Sheinbaum's economic policy blueprint, Plan México, envisions returning Mexico to being one of the world's 10 strongest economies. The International Monetary Fund has just issued a reminder that it won't be easy.
El Jalapeño: US man who applied for Mexican citizenship confirms he now somehow knows the lyrics to ‘El Rey’
While completing paperwork for citizenship, Mark Miller experienced a sudden blinding revelation of his new musical heritage.
Sheinbaum signs decree blocking violent and hostile content from minors’ social media feeds: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Starting one month from today, social media sites and online forums will be barred from displaying or recommending content to age-verified minors in Mexico that generates or promotes hate speech, violent extremism, self-harm, eating disorders, cyberbullying and illegal conduct.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Helping out after hurricanes, planning for Día de Muertos
Puerto Vallarta has taken a beating from a trio of recent hurricanes, but is still getting ready, as it does every year, to celebrate Día de Muertos in style, writes Debbie Slobe.
US congressional candidate says Mexico is where he gets healthcare as high costs dominate midterm debate
Bobby Pulido, a Tejano singer and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’s 15th District, repeated on Monday that he travels to Mexico for medical services due to the unaffordability of healthcare in the United States.
The MND Peso Index™ for October: Is the peso approaching its fair value?
For the first time in six months, the MND Peso Index™ suggests that the USD:MXN exchange rate in early October — compared against prices for goods in various Mexican cities and in Dallas, Texas — undervalued the Mexican peso against the dollar.
First migrating monarchs are spotted in Coahuila
The monarch butterfly’s annual migration from southern Canada to central Mexico is in full swing, with the first sighting confirmed in the border state of Coahuila last week.
I never thought of myself as Hispanic. Then I moved to the US
Categories of race and class may be social constructs, but how others see you affects how you see yourself, writes María Meléndez.
San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment
BYD is among the Chinese automakers that have expressed interest in opening a plant in Mexico. But neither BYD nor any other Chinese automaker has opened a plant in the country to date.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Morelos authorities free alleged criminal leader to secure release of 3 kidnapped police
The criminals reportedly threatened to kill the state police officers if José David Vergara, an alleged leader of the Pueblos Unidos criminal group nicknamed "El Güero Gym," wasn't released.
In a first, 2 longtime searchers for missing relatives — mother and daughter — earn official certification
Their recognition is significant because it acknowledges, and lends support to, the increasing role of private citizens in the search for Mexico's missing. But, they say, it does not and should not mean a transfer of the authorities' responsibility.
4 Mexican bars are among this year’s World’s 50 Best
And make no mistake about it, these are truly Mexican establishments, not European imitators, with Mexican management, Mexican and pre-Columbian themes and an emphasis (though of course not exclusive) on Mexican spirits.
MND Local BCS: Historic ‘Cabo to Cabo’ running of the Baja 1000 announced for November
For the first time in its storied history, the legendary Baja 1000 off-road race will be entirely run within Baja California Sur, with a loop route starting and finishing in Los Cabos.
Baja California overtakes Guanajuato as Mexico’s most violent state: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
As part of the federal cabinet's monthly homicide report, National Public Security System chief Marcela Figueroa reported that there were 1,092 homicides in the northern border state between January and September. Nationwide, however, homicides were down by 30.6% in September.
Army rescues 32 in Ensenada as floods and landslides endanger lives on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Tropical Storm Rachel, now wreaking havoc in southern California and places as far inland as Las Vegas, claimed the lives of four people in northern Mexico, while the impacts of Hurricane Simon killed one person in Guerrero.
In Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, clay is more than earth
It's not just clay that makes the pottery from Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, so special, but the culture of the people who make it, writes Ena Aguilar Peláez.
Dozens hurt in major protest against contaminated water in Guadalajara
The state government had just last week announced a project to rehabilitate the obsolete water distribution infrastructure after earlier offering refunds to affected users, but after a year of brown liquid emerging from their taps, protesting tapatíos had run out of patience.
Nestlé to invest additional US $1B in Mexico before 2030
Swiss food and beverage multinational Nestlé plans to increase its announced investment in Mexico from US $1 billion to $2 billion during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration.
Did the killing of ‘El Mencho’ in February change the cartel he led? US report offers clues
In an Oct. 9 report titled "CJNG After El Mencho," the Overseas Security Advisory Council assesses the impacts that El Mencho's takedown has had on the internal structure and operations of Mexico's biggest cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Acapulco will work with Quintana Roo’s tourism sector to lure back international visitors
While still a favorite coastal destination of Mexico residents, Acapulco's popularity among international tourists has waned in recent decades, partly due to increased competition. Now it plans to partner with one of those competitors.
FT: Trump raised energy deals with Sheinbaum amid stalled trade talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has pressured Mexico to sign energy deals with U.S. companies, "triggering alarm in Mexico City," according to the Financial Times (FT).
Senate unanimously approves measure amending Tourism Law to prevent child sexual exploitation
A new measure will require tourism service providers to verify, via official documentation, the kinship, parental authority, guardianship or care and custody status of minors traveling with adults.
MND Local Guadalajara: October food and music fests abound, while officials investigate contamination at Huaxtla Falls
The Guadalajara Metro Area is spotlighting cultural festivals aplenty this month, including events celebrating beer, music and Día de Muertos, writes Dawn Stoner.
Simon, a Category 2 hurricane, churns up the Pacific coast, heading for Puerto Vallarta
The states of Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, Michoacán and Sinaloa are receiving the brunt of Simon's heavy rains and strong winds, and the hurricane could strengthen before making its predicted landfall Wednesday.
Sheinbaum commits federal help to Guadalajara water crisis, presses Jalisco on protest crackdown: Monday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum said on Monday that Jalisco authorities must explain their use of force against protesters in Guadalajara on Sunday, and that federal water officials would meet on Monday with members of Governor Lemus's team to discuss a plan to address the problem.
Ensenada judge finds 3 men guilty in 2024 murder of foreign surfers
The three victims were camping and surfing near Punta San José, approximately 80 km south of Ensenada, when they were killed during a robbery attempt in late April 2024.
Mexico’s mistletoe crisis: Is el muérdago the kiss of death?
El muérdago, aka "Mexican mistletoe," is threatening to kill innumerable trees in the Guadalajara Metro Area, writes John Pint. But residents are determined to save them.
Renting an apartment in Mexico? Make it smooth with these Spanish phrases
Are you looking for a rental in Mexico? Here is the Spanish vocabulary you'll need to find an apartment once you arrive.
El Jalapeño: Mexico City chefs astonished after ‘Pay What You Can’ experiment generates only 84 pesos
Mexico City chefs were dismayed when their ambitious "Pay What You Can" experiment was instead interpreted as a "Pay if You Want To" plan.
From real-world Catrinas to AI cinema: An artist’s next Día de Muertos chapter
From Catrina makeup to Día de Muertos events and now AI filmmaking, Alejandro Su traces an artistic journey centered around one of Mexico's most iconic celebrations.
How a Baja road rally found an unexpected oasis in San Ignacio
The Baja XL Rally brought Ryan G. Christen to San Ignacio twice, and both visits were unforgettable ... albeit for different reasons.
MND Tutor | Botanical art
From wildflowers and seedpods to edible fruits and medicinal plants, there's a remarkable botanical world flourishing across Mexico. Learn more all about it with MND Tutor.
From the archive: The songs that all Mexicans magically know
From José José to Big Boy, here are the most famous songs in Mexico that just about everyone you meet will know by heart.
Mexico’s week in review: An unauthorized police academy stirs a security row with US as triple storm threat keeps coasts on alert
Storms swirled around and within Mexico this week as a political misstep by Governor Mauricio Kuri in Querétaro became a national controversy. Here's what you need to know about the week of Oct. 5-9.
The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 10th
Smuggling, suspicious packages and the sacrifices of the ancient Maya. Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
Say cheese: A guide to 5 iconic Mexican quesos and the regions that produce them
Mexico's most iconic cheeses are delicious on their own, or as a melty addition to many of the country's most famous dishes, writes Lydia Leija.
Does having dual citizenship have any downsides?
With applications for dual citizenship at an all-time high, MND’s Alan Chazaro reflects on his experiences as a working dual citizen.
‘A Pilgrimage Across Cultures’: Tamanna Bembenek on finding her third space in Mexico
Feeling boxed in by labels and politics, MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek found freedom and belonging in the idea of a "third space" — something she explores in an upcoming exhibition in Mexico City.
Sheinbaum meets with US business leaders and ambassador amid controversy over US-backed police academy
The president said she would take up security concerns with U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson at a later date, keeping the Thursday meeting on investment, trade and Plan México.
Simon, strengthening rapidly, could hit Jalisco or Colima as a major hurricane this weekend
A hurricane warning is currently in effect from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Punta Mita, Nayarit as the now Category 2 hurricane moves north for an expected landfall in Colima or Jalisco as early as Saturday.
MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Mariachis, murals, drainage and demolition
Cultural competitions involving young mariachis and aspiring muralists have taken center stage in Puerto Vallarta, writes Gabriela Solís, while drainage and demolition work in the area continues.
Senate moves to crack down on spam calls with fines of up to 2.3 million pesos
Mexico is one of the most-spammed countries in the world. A new congressional bill offers relief to fed-up consumers with stricter penalties for abusive telemarketing practices.
Mazatlán prison riots leave at least 12 dead, including a 2-year-old
The deadly violence included gunfire, and may have been incited by a planned murder of alleged Sinaloa Cartel figure Eduardo Jonathan Martínez Larios, alias “El Owen,” who is reportedly among the fatalities.
El Jalapeño: US politicians viciously harangue journalist who questions their lack of civility
Civility seems to have become a thing of the past in U.S. politics, but don't trying telling that to the politicians.
Multiple newborn deaths at public hospitals in Jalisco and Durango trigger clinical and legal investigations
More cases have recently come to light, expanding the investigations and resulting in the dismssal or suspension of at least three IMSS officials as well as the temporary closure of the neonatal units in both of the hospitals,
After Torreón school attack, Sheinbaum presents decree on social media content for minors: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Friday's press conference included news of a presidential order to limit minors' access to harmful social media content, a Civil Protection advisory for Hurricane Simon and the president's response to a deadly prison riot.
Postcards from Mexico: Noche de Despecho, or where heartbreak becomes a party
Leave it to Mexicans to turn a broken heart into a party, writes Ethan Jacobs, as he explores a unique nightlife trend: the Noche de Despecho, or "Night of Spite."
Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico
Endometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide.
Inflation rises to 3.45% in September as fruit and vegetable prices climb nearly 9%
Core inflation eased to 3.75% as the annual headline rate hit its highest level since May, but still well below the 4.59% peak recorded in March.
Mexico’s auto parts output hit a record high in July, but assembled vehicle production and exports are declining
As the main supplier of auto parts to the United States, Mexico accounted for 43.6% of total U.S. imports of parts and components in July, and Mexico's cumulative Jan-July auto parts production reached US $74.68 billion, an 8.8% increase compared to the first seven months of 2025.
Searching mothers help uncover alleged ‘extermination center’ in Nayarit
Authorities found charred remains and a makeshift burner at a property near Tepic, but have not said how many people were killed or which group is responsible.
Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende rank among world’s 5 best small cities in Condé Nast Traveler readers’ poll
Also honored by the magazine's famously discerning readers was Tulum, voted the second-best beach in the Americas, joining five other Mexican coastal destinations in the category, including Puerto Vallarta.
How Toluca is turning tree trunks and old tires into playgrounds
It may sound like an avant-garde art installation — and perhaps it is that as well — but the initiative is practical, economical, environmentally sound and fun. And it's catching on elsewhere.
Isaias becomes first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, as Simon threatens Pacific coast
As Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rain to Mexico's Gulf states, Simon is expected to become the 11th Pacific hurricane of the 2026 sometime on Thursday.