PAN names 6 state coordinators ahead of 2027 gubernatorial elections
The National Action Party (PAN) has now announced its presumptive gubernatorial candidates in six states after unveiling its pick in Querétaro on Sunday. The post PAN names 6 state coordinators ahead...
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Government turning to AI to solve the acknowledged problem of medication shortages
A newly created Advisory Council for the Digital Transformation of the Health Sector is charged with improving the procurement and distribution of supplies for the more than 16,000 IMSS hospitals and...
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Mining giant Grupo México plans to expand its US copper operations to the tune of US $4-6B
The Mexican conglomerate's U.S. copper production fell sharply in the third quarter, forcing a downward revision of the 2026 target production to 1.026 million tonnes in 2026, from the previous 1.034...
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Morelia festival wraps 24th edition; ‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ takes top honors
The film, directed by Bruno Santamaría Razo, won both the Ojo for best Mexican feature and the audience award in the same category. The post Morelia festival wraps 24th edition; ‘Six Months in a Pink...
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4 new international air routes announced, including a direct flight from Italy to Cozumel
Two of Aeroméxico's three new U.S. routes are recovered from suspended previous routes, made possible by a U.S. decision to lift restrictions. The Milan connection is a first for Cozumel. The post 4 n...
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National Electoral Institute president resigns as corruption questions mount
The outgoing INE president reportedly has a close personal relationship with a businessman whose family’s companies have received lucrative INE contracts during her time in office. The post National E...
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Blockades reported in Oaxaca, central Mexico and Veracruz as truckers protest insecurity, steep fees
Over the weekend, national trucking associations said the indefinite national strike could involve as many as 1 million trucks, while warning the public of potential disruptions to the supply of goods...
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Sheinbaum applauds Lula’s win in Brazil, supports INE president’s resignation: Monday’s mañanera recapped
"It's the triumph of a president, of a people's movement, of a government that represents its people," Sheinbaum said of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s (Lula) reelection on Sunday. She also res...
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Mexico sends ultrarunners and a photo exhibit to El Salvador to promote Indigenous sporting culture
María Lorena Ramírez Hernández, an Indigenous ultramarathon runner originally from the Sierra Tarahumara in the state of Chihuahua, will lead the delegation. The post Mexico sends ultrarunners and a...
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Mexico in 10 objects: Stone heads, silver dollars and tacos
In the spirit of Neil MacGregor's "A History of the World in 100 Objects," Bob Pateman identifies 10 that have forever changed the history of Mexico. The post Mexico in 10 objects: Stone heads, silve...
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MND Local Guadalajara: Salman Rushdie to keynote the 2026 FIL Book Fair, Día de Campo Music Festival and plans for a new urban park
Not only is a new park coming to Guadalajara, but one of the world's most famous authors will keynote the 2026 FIL Guadalajara, Latin America's premier book fair, writes Dawn Stoner. The post MND Loc...
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Made in Mexico: How Carlos Fuentes captured Mexico’s political soul
Novelist and diplomat Carlos Fuentes chronicled the history of Mexican politics like no one else before, weaving narratives filled with intrigue and insight. The post Made in Mexico: How Carlos Fuente...
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El Jalapeño: US demands tariffs on top of tariffs in escalating Mexico trade negotiations
Not only is the U.S. unwilling to forgo tariffs in trade negotiations with Mexico, but it also wants to tax the negotiations. The post El Jalapeño: US demands tariffs on top of tariffs in escalating...
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Mezcal production, Mother Earth and the enduring spirit of the Zapotecs
Mezcal is a drink synonymous with Mexico. In this Oaxacan distillery, Zapotec traditions are at the heart of everything they do. The post Mezcal production, Mother Earth and the enduring spirit of th...
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Mexico Well-Read: A review of Sofía Robleda’s ‘The Other Moctezuma Girls’
Sofía Robleda's newest novel, "The Other Moctezuma Girls," offers an entertaining mix of Mexican history and drama, infused with real moral force, writes MND book reviewer Ann Marie Jackson. The post...
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MND Tutor | Afro-Mexican celebration
This small island in Oaxaca hosted an Afro-Mexican festival, celebrating heritage through traditional music, dance and coastal culture. Learn all about it with MND Tutor. The post MND Tutor | Afro-Me...
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Full speed ahead: The 39th Carrera Panamericana lives up to its billing
La Carrera Panamericana is the most storied and legendary event in Mexico's rich history of auto racing, as writer Alan Chazaro details while the 2026 race makes a pit stop in Veracruz. The post Full...
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From the archive: What’s inside that piñata? A guide to Mexican candy
Classic Mexican brand-name candies aren't just sweet; they can be salty, spicy, tart or all of the above! Sarah DeVries guides you through the basics. The post From the archive: What’s inside that piñ...
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Mexico’s week in review: Trade optimism holds despite a CIA-linked treason case
Mexico’s hopes for U.S. tariff relief shared the spotlight this week with a CIA-linked treason case, clean-water protests and scrutiny of the government’s fuel-theft crackdown. The post Mexico’s week...
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The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 24th
Chickens, commissioners and Claudia Sheinbaum. Have you been paying attention to the news this week? The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 24th appeared first on Mexico News Daily
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20 years of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’: 5 facts about Del Toro’s masterpiece
On the 20th anniversary of Mexican director Guillermo del Toro's modern classic, "Pan's Labyrinth," writer Carolina Alvarado reveals some surprising facts about the Oscar-winning film. The post 20 ye...
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Mexican Americans are Mexico’s untapped opportunity: A perspective from our CEO
Why hasn’t Mexico engaged its diaspora in the U.S. like India has? MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains the business and cultural opportunities at stake. The post Mexican Americans are Mexico’s untapped o...
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New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ breaks down the state of public education in Mexico
In the latest episode of Confidently Wrong, Travis and team dig into why Mexico’s public schools are struggling and what that means for the country. The post New episode: ‘Confidently Wrong’ breaks do...
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Sunday’s Binational Race San Diego-Tijuana will feature a cross-border course
In two of the three races, runners will cross the U.S.-Mexico border via a dedicated lane at the San Ysidro–El Chaparral international checkpoint — the busiest land border crossing in the Wesstern Hem...
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Public perception of insecurity hits its lowest level in 13 years
Just over 58% of Mexicans consider their cities to be unsafe, the lowest level recorded since the national statistics agency began monitoring more than a decade ago. The post Public perception of inse...
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Mexico’s best-known ufologist’s latest claim is a humanoid ‘being’ near the northern border
Jaime Maussan has called it “the Creature of the Juárez Valley" and linked it to reports of dead chickens, rabbits, roosters and other animals, including two horses in the Samalayuca area. Local autho...
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Opinion: China’s model is cracking and Mexico (and the world) should get ready now
AmCham Mexico's CEO argues China’s debt-fueled export model is unsustainable as the U.S. decouples — and Mexico must be ready to absorb the production China can no longer deliver. The post Opinion: Ch...
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20 new industrial parks delivered, bringing to 40 the total under Sheinbaum’s Plan México
The 40 industrial parks delivered so far represent an investment of over US $1.4 billion and more than 8.2 million square meters of industrial infrastructure in key markets such as electronics, medica...
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Uber launches ride-hailing service in Tulum and Playa del Carmen
Three years after receiving permission to operate in the state, Uber is expanding its operations in Quintana Roo. The post Uber launches ride-hailing service in Tulum and Playa del Carmen appeared fir...
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El Jalapeño: Departed spirits tiring of same old Día de Muertos altar offerings
Some departed spirits returning for Mexico’s annual Día de Muertos celebration are asking for more diverse altar offerings. The post El Jalapeño: Departed spirits tiring of same old Día de Muertos alt...
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Hurricanes? Above-average rainfall? They weren’t enough to prevent more drought in Mexico
This year's El Niño leads to drought by increasing temperatures in Mexico's north and oceanic temperatures in the Pacific. Temporary hurricanes and low-pressure troughs haven't changed that. The post...
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Sheinbaum details shouting match with Chihuahua governor over CIA raid: Friday’s mañanera recapped
At Friday's presser, Sheinbaum gave her account of her clash with Gov. Maru Campos over the CIA’s alleged role in an unauthorized April drug lab raid in Chihuahua. The post Sheinbaum details shouting...
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MND Local San Miguel: Hotel fined, bypass safety concerns and more
From a hotel construction fine and bypass safety concerns to restaurant changes and a hotel reopening, here's the latest in San Miguel. The post MND Local San Miguel: Hotel fined, bypass safety concer...
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How Mexico City’s pet boom is creating new income opportunities
Mexico City's family dynamics are changing. And for freelancers like Haydé, it's a chance to cash in on the capital's pet ownership boom, writes Andrea Fischer. The post How Mexico City’s pet boom is...
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US Homeland Security gets go-ahead to test a heat ray for possible border use
It's a non-lethal but debilitating weapon that shoots an invisible beam of electromagnetic waves up to half a mile and produces an intense burning sensation on human skin. The post US Homeland Securit...
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Peso hits one-year low as Fed-Banxico rate gap narrows
The peso slid nearly 10% against the dollar since early September to hit a one-year low, driven by a narrowing rate gap between Mexico and the U.S. The post Peso hits one-year low as Fed-Banxico rate...
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Baja man takes his blender to the CFE offices and uses their electricity as a protest
La Paz has a history of frequent and often lengthy power cutoffs. The Man With the Blender's in-person protest was novel but yielded no immediate results. "They're good at cutting off the power,” he...
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Sheinbaum: 59 million liters seized in Guanajuato fuel bust were not stolen
President Sheinbaum confirmed this week that the fuel seized in Mexico's "largest-ever" bust was not huachicol — stolen or trafficked. The post Sheinbaum: 59 million liters seized in Guanajuato fuel b...
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Quintana Roo’s inland region of Maya Ka’an ranks in National Geographic’s top 25 world travel destinations
Removed from the sun-and-sand attractions of the Riviera Maya resorts — though equal in its beauty — what this vast region offers is a chance not just to admire Maya culture, but to live it. The post...
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Mexico in Numbers: How common are Indigenous languages in your state?
Over 7 million people speak one of Mexico’s many Indigenous languages. From Náhuatl to Mazatec, find out which are most common and where speakers live. The post Mexico in Numbers: How common are Indig...
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MND Local CDMX: World-class coffee, cool jazz and kids’ workshops
From a world-class coffee showdown to an open-air jazz festival and a creative workshop for the little ones, there’s plenty for everyone to look forward to in Mexico City in the coming months. The pos...
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Lawmakers approve hotly contested bill targeting unauthorized use of official logos
Supporters of the bill, which was sent to the Chamber by the president, insist that the intent is not to stifle parody but to prevent fraudulent use of official symbols for financial gain. The opposit...
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Sheinbaum lauds 8% raise for healthcare workers as protests continue: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum applauded the new pay deal between IMSS and its workers’ union at her Thursday presser, where she also covered North American integration and praised a student inventor. The post Sheinbaum l...
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Mexico and My Money: Investing in Mexico as a foreigner (beyond real estate)
Although real estate is by far the most common investment among foreigners living in Mexico, there are other profitable ways to invest, notes Dawn Stoner, in the latest installment of MND's Mexico and...
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Mexican Senate passes bill to limit, and sometimes prohibit, cash payments
The Digital Economy Law for Digital and Electronic Payments could conceivably become law this week, though it will probably take some time to iron out details. Gas stations and toll booths will likely...
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The MND Mexico Well-being Series, Part 2: Education
The second report in MND's new Well-being Series compares Mexico to OECD nations across eight education indicators, from early childhood enrollment and class sizes to teacher qualifications and educat...
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4 white rhinos from France and Germany find a home in Guadalajara
The three females and one male bring genetic diversity to Mexico's rhino population, but flying several tonnes of horned beasts on a cargo plane for 12 hours was no easy task. The post 4 white rhinos...
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24 hours later, protesters are still blocking the Mexico-Toluca highway
Missing-persons search groups, frustrated by a lack of cooperation from authorities, made the decision to protest by blocking commuters from entering the capital, at the risk of alienating would-be su...
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El Jalapeño: Ministry of Agriculture reassures nation no Mexican agave will escape fermentation
Despite a rich variety of agave-derived liquors, Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture assures the public that more are possible. The post El Jalapeño: Ministry of Agriculture reassures nation no Mexican...
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Over 2,500 arrested for fuel theft since October 2024: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
After the Energy Ministry gave a progress report on its fuel theft, or huachicol, crackdown, President Sheinbaum on Wednesday dispelled rumors that Mexico would agree to purchase more natural gas from...