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. The...
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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. The post Formal and informal emp...
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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 m...
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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. The post Ensenada’...
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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....
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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. The post MND Local: Experiencin...
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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. The post 2 separate freight derailments promp...
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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 dis...
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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. The post MND Local: Dengue cases drop in Jalisco and Mexico’s first openl...
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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. The post Discovering Mexico: San Luis Potosí appeared first on Mexico News Daily
2d ago
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. The post How new routes and renovations are reshaping air travel in Mexic...
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El Jalapeño: Guadalajara residents to receive contaminated water at ‘very affordable rates,’ state officials say
It might not be clean, but at least it's cheap! The post El Jalapeño: Guadalajara residents to receive contaminated water at ‘very affordable rates,’ state officials say appeared first on Mexico News...
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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 post Mexico’s critically endangere...
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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? The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 25th appeared first on Mexico News...
2d ago
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. The post The men’s World Cup...
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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. The post US crimes against Mexico from an immigrant’...
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Mexico’s week in review: World Cup glow fades as tariffs and security challenges take center stage
Post-World Cup, Mexico navigates new U.S. tariffs, a Sinaloa cartel feud, falling inflation and homicide rates, plus USMCA talks — here's everything you missed this week. The post Mexico’s week in rev...
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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. The post MND Tutor | Lechuga appeared first on Mexico News Daily
3d ago
Postcards from Mexico: On the Cabo San Lucas Marina
The Cabo San Lucas is more than just a "parking lot for yachts," in the words of writer Ethan Jacbos. It's also a place with a distinctive variety of unusual sights and sounds. The post Postcards from...
3d ago
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." The post Is Chipotle in Mexico a good o...
3d ago
US sanctions more than 50 Jalisco cartel-linked individuals and businesses
The U.S. Treasury just hit the CJNG with its biggest sanctions package yet — 55 targets, including new CJNG leader "El Pelón." Mexico quickly followed suit, freezing the accounts. The post US sanction...
3d ago
Volaris will be the first Mexico-based airline to offer passengers Starlink satellite Wi-Fi
Because Starlink uses low Earth orbit satellites specially designed for tracking moving sources, in-flight users can take advantage of all Internet features offered on the ground. The post Volaris wil...
3d ago
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.” The post Trump re-imposes his...
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900 more troops arrive in Mazatlán after a series of targeted attacks
The port city and tourist destination has suffered through ongoing violent incidents since the arrest of El Mayo in July of 2024, but this month has brought even more violence. The post 900 more troop...
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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. The po...
3d ago
Michoacán priest douses crowd with pressurized holy water, sparking online debate
The unusual delivery of holy water was meant as a creative way of making sure nobody was left out of the blessing before an important saint's day, but some considered it disrespectful. The post Michoa...
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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. The post The M...
4d ago
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. The post Feelings you can only experience in Me...
4d ago
El Jalapeño: ‘El Mayo’ urges Mexican kids not to do all the things he did for 68 years
"Don't do drugs kids," says man who made billions selling drugs, kids. The post El Jalapeño: ‘El Mayo’ urges Mexican kids not to do all the things he did for 68 years appeared first on Mexico News Da...
4d ago
Mexico intercepts a trafficking scheme smuggling native ants to SE Asia
The ant traffickers hid the queens in plastic children's toys to be shipped off to Southeast Asia where they'd be bought by collectors who would use the reproducing contraband to start ant farms. The...
4d ago
Oaxaca journalist, known for criticizing governor, shot dead; Feds takes over the case
Francisco Alejandro Leyva was gunned down at an Oaxaca street food stand, becoming the seventh journalist killed in Mexico this year, days after his final column criticized state corruption. The post...
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Conservation advocates celebrate a ‘Night of the Bats’ in Oaxaca
Without bats, there would be no mezcal. These "creatures of the night" are essential pollinators of Mexico's agave plants, which is why conservation advocates in Oaxaca celebrate them with an annual "...
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Report: Mexico-born population of US drops to 11.1 million
The Mexican-born population in the US has fallen by over 500,000 since 2007 — and heightened immigration enforcement could push the numbers down further, a new report finds. The post Report: Mexico-bo...
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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 do...
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Mexico confirms 20 ICE death complaints filed across 8 US states
The complaints were filed with state and county prosecutors across eight states as Mexico pressed U.S. and United Nations authorities for investigations into 17 deaths involving ICE custody or operati...
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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 tr...
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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. The post Mexico in Numbers: All ab...
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México canta draws over 16,000 auditions for second edition: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum highlighted México canta’s 16,000-plus auditions and anti-violence mission before ending Thursday’s mañanera early for a meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The post Méxic...
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MND Local: 10 years of treehouses and farm-to-table food at Acre in Los Cabos
Acre is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a farm-to-table restaurant in San José del Cabo, but during its first decade of operation it has also evolved into something more. The post MND Local: 10 ye...
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Mexico is attracting more tourists — but they’re spending less
The problem comes from the growing percentage of foreign visitors who are crossing the northern border by land, where they usually spend far less than those arriving by air to coastal resorts and othe...
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Morena rolls out anti-corruption screening for 2027 candidates
One check on potential candidates will be conducted by the party itself, while another is set to be carried out by the federal government's Security Cabinet, according to Morena President Ariadna Mont...
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Guelaguetza, Oaxaca’s world renowned ethnic festival, gets underway
The colorful opening show focused on the traditions and music of Oaxaca’s 16 Indigenous peoples and Afro-Mexican communities, to be followed by fairs, parades, gastronomic presentations and artisanal...
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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. T...
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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. The post El Jalapeño: Hummingbirds lead a very ‘unhealthy’ lifestyle, says Mexico’s He...
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Greer joins USMCA talks in Mexico City to push for stronger automotive rules of origin
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 cu...
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Cueva twins dominate Zapopan Diving Cup, cinching gold over China for the first time ever
Mía and Lía Cueva Lobato defeated Chinese partners Shan Lin and Yiping Long to win gold in the synchronized 3-meter springboard final, marking the first time the duo had defeated Chinese competitors i...
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México state security strategy has slashed homicides in half: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Security officials also unveiled "Ceci," the robot cop, at Wednesday's presser, which covered the "unified command" approach delivering greater safety to 15 high-crime municipalities in the part of Mé...
6d ago
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. The post MND Local: Ne...
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Made in Mexico: Miguel Covarrubias, the man who illustrated the Jazz Age
Miguel Covarrubias took New York by storm before turning 21 and forever changed Mexican history. The post Made in Mexico: Miguel Covarrubias, the man who illustrated the Jazz Age appeared first on Mex...
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Semarnat halts Nayarit luxury beach development over environmental violations
The move comes on the heels of the May cancellation of the even bigger “Perfect Day Mexico” megaproject on the Caribbean coast, perhaps signaling a growing official suspicion of large coastal construc...