The MND News Quiz of the Week: June 13
Soccer, Sheinbaum and screwworms: Have you been paying attention to the headlines in Mexico this week? The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: June 13 appeared first on Mexico News Daily
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The World Cup record for most appearances will broken in 2026
Beloved goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will soon, along with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, become the only players ever to play in six World Cups, surpassing a record originally set by another Mexic...
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Mission days in old Los Cabos: The Dominican Era
The Dominicans were the last of the three missionary orders sent to convert Indigenous populations on the Baja California peninsula, and their decline led to the birth of what is now Los Cabos. The po...
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What does an aging population mean for Mexico?
Mexico is looking at an increasingly aging population, with more people over 60 than under 12 by 2034. Is the country ready? Are those of us who are aging ready? The post What does an aging population...
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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 sea...
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Many Mexican fans are running up debt to pay for attending World Cup matches
After 40 years, Mexicans finally have another chance to attend World Cup matches in their own country. But with ticket prices have soared so much, they're using credit to do it. The post Many Mexican...
13h ago
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. The post Cozum...
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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. The post He was named player of the match after scoring the first goal of the World Cup. Who is...
14h ago
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 y...
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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 post Stars in the stands: The celebrities spo...
17h ago
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. The post Sheinbau...
18h ago
El Jalapeño: Trump proposes tariffs on Mexican fentanyl, calls domestic cartel sector “tremendous opportunity”
Big Pharma is reportedly overjoyed at the news. The post El Jalapeño: Trump proposes tariffs on Mexican fentanyl, calls domestic cartel sector “tremendous opportunity” appeared first on Mexico News Da...
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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 post Peso nears...
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The many talents of Guanajuato’s Rocio Sánchez
After more than 5 decades of creation, the veteran Mexican creator tells Mexico News Daily about her past, processes and how she is embracng a digital future. The post The many talents of Guanajuato’s...
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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. The post Santiago Xalitzintla,...
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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. The post Mexico...
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From the Zócalo to Coyoacán, CDMX’s 18 Fan Fests roar as El Tri wins World Cup debut
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 Thursda...
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Bypassing the CNTE, defending the USMCA and promoting the Social World Cup: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
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. The post Bypassing the CNTE, defen...
1d ago
Guadalajara fans pack Plaza Liberación for World Cup opening day
They weren't inside the stadium, but tens of thousands of fans at Guadalajara's Plaza Liberación lived every moment of Mexico's opening World Cup win. The post Guadalajara fans pack Plaza Liberación f...
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Zapopan’s magnficent 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 Etzatlan, who in 2019 set a Guinness world record for the largest crochet canopy. The post Zapopan...
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Security forces shut down major roads near the World Cup stadium as protesters seek to disrupt
City and federal security forces had been preparing all week for an influx of cars and people around Estadio Azteca, but protesters seeking to cause disruption complicated their task. The post Securit...
1d ago
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. The post The sounds of Sa...
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World Cup live: Mexican fans begin to arrive at Mexico City Stadium
MND Chief Writer Peter Davies reports live from Mexico City Stadium on the opening ceremony and kick-off match. The post World Cup live: Mexican fans begin to arrive at Mexico City Stadium appeared fi...
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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. The post Mexico in Numbers: Mexican beer from coronitas to caguamones appeared first on Mexi...
2d ago
MND Local: A major decrease in violent crime in Jalisco, plus Guadalajara World Cup updates and new Michelin stars
Violent crime numbers have plummeted in Jalisco, while World Cup updates have been announced as Guadalajara as the metro area seeks to expand bandwidth ahead of upcoming games. The post MND Local: A...
2d ago
Trump says he’s ‘not looking to renew’ the USMCA, but the talks continue
The U.S. president walked back his initial rejection to something slightly more ambiguous, but still stressed his disdain for the accord, repeating "we don't need anything Mexico has." The post Trump...
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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. The post CEO of banking g...
2d ago
Gov. García, already in ‘party mode,’ offers free beer at Monterrey’s World Cup Fan Fest
While other major cities across the nation are banning alcohol at their World Cup Fan Fests, alcoholic drinks will be sold at the Monterrey event, and, according to the governor, beer will be free. Th...
2d ago
Mexico City’s box seat owners kept their seats at the World Cup — but they’ll pay dearly to eat in them
If they want to eat and drink, box owners will be forced to purchase "hospitality packages" directly from FIFA, which reportedly cost US $75,000 for 12 people for all five World Cup matches at Mexico...
2d ago
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. The post Opin...
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Sheinbaum guarantees ‘complete safety’ for fans and ‘good vibes’ for El Tri: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum dismissed concerns that Thursday's planned demonstrations near Mexico City Stadium would impede World Cup fans, saying "everything is under control." The post Sheinbaum guarantees...
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The Santa Fe Mine disaster: Eyewitness account of an “impossible” rescue
A Guadalajara rescue team spent six days building a boardwalk through 3km of toxic mine sludge to reach a miner who survived 14 days underground — and walked out on his own two feet. The post The Sant...
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The three teams that stand between Mexico and World Cup glory
How does Mexico stack up against each of its group stage opponents in the World Cup? We take an in-depth look at Group A, and the teams that stand between El Tri and knockout glory. The post The three...
3d ago
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. The post Mercado...
3d ago
Activists climb a Mexico City monument to proclaim that human rights are ‘also in play’
The choice of the phrase "in play" (en juego) in reference to human rights was seemingly meant to call attention to how little notice they are getting compared to the World Cup games. The post Activis...
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At least 7 protest marches plan to descend on Mexico City Stadium during World Cup opener
Protesters — who include searching mothers, teachers, retirees, healthcare workers, farmers, anti-gentrification activists and transportation workers — are expected to arrive at the stadium just as th...
3d ago
The Mexican national team receives an inspirational sendoff from the president
President Sheinbaum urged the players to represent their nation with pride: "May your example inspire millions of Mexicans to believe in the strength of sport and the power of their dreams.” The post...
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NL governor declares he’s in ‘party mode’ while World Cup works remain unfinished
Meanwhile, the Nuevo León state Congress issued a formal apology to World Cup tourists for “the mess they will see and the public works the governor did not complete.” The post NL governor declares he...
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Mexico’s inflation rate dropped below 4% in May
The headline rate is within the Bank of Mexico's 2-4% target range for the first time since January, when annual inflation was 3.79%. The post Mexico’s inflation rate dropped below 4% in May appeared...
3d ago
Up to 10 billion pesos at play for small businesses during World Cup
Some 14% of the total economic impact from the World Cup (estimated at US $2.73B) could stay in local businesses of “maximum proximity,” meaning small shops, convenience stores, small restaurants, tac...
3d ago
Sheinbaum issues work-from-home decree for World Cup kick-off: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
The decree, which applies to government agencies and calls on the workforce at large to comply, is to "improve conditions of mobility, road safety and accessibility both for Mexico City residents and...
3d ago
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! The post Honor,...
4d ago
MND Local: Swimsuit models in Loreto and a rise in dental tourism in Tijuana
Modelling is the hottest topic on the Baja California peninsula this week, as Sports Illustrated descends on the town of Loreto for its iconic swimwear photoshoot, plus why Tijuana is winning big in t...
4d ago
In a first, FIFA collaborates with Mexican artisans on limited-edition collection
The idea behind FIFA's involvement and the soccer-themed pieces is to bring Mexico's traditional handicrafts to a wider global audience during the World Cup. The post In a first, FIFA collaborates wit...
4d ago
Innovation and clean government push Querétaro to top of IMCO’s 2026 Urban Competitiveness Index
Querétaro, Puerto Vallarta, La Paz and Delicias are Mexico's most competitive cities, according to the 2026 Urban Competitiveness Index (ICU), which ranks metropolitan areas on their capacity to gener...
4d ago
An oasis for pedestrians — in the form of a verdant elevated walkway — is inaugurated in Mexico City
The elevated walkway, with 10,000 plants and trees, converts one of the capital's most congested areas into a pleasant diversion for residents and visitors. The post An oasis for pedestrians — in the...
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Wild picks: Elephants, pumas and gorillas make World Cup predictions at Guadalajara Zoo
The animals picked winners — mostly for the four matches scheduled at Guadalajara Stadium — by choosing between food, shirts, boxes and soccer balls linked to the different teams. The post Wild picks:...
4d ago
PAN files complaint with International Criminal Court against AMLO, alleging organized crime ties
Mexico's National Action Party (PAN) has filed a complaint against Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) with the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that the former president forged pacts with...
4d ago
Tropical Storm Boris set to hit southwest Mexican coast on Monday night
Guerrero and Oaxaca can expect "torrential" rains by late Monday, especially along the coast between Lagunas de Chacahua, Oaxaca, and Tecpan, Guerrero. Acapulco is also on alert. The post Tropical Sto...
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Trump’s latest AI birthday video features tacos, travels — and Sheinbaum
U.S. President Donald Trump commemorated his birthday a few days early by releasing an AI-generated video that included images of him eating tacos alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum. The post Trump...