Our latest dose of fake news looks at a world where notorious pet lover Kristi Noem found a new career in the tourist industry. The post El Jalapeño: Mexico hires Kristi Noem, cites ‘220 million dollars of free publicity’ appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals. The post So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

From a historic drop in homicides to opposite bets on electric vehicles, Mexico News Daily's CEO breaks down where the U.S. and Mexico are converging — and where they're not. The post The US and Mexico, growing together and growing apart: A perspective from our CEO appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The Silk Sanctuary of San Pedro Cajonos in Oaxaca turns out some of the world's most beautiful silk, courtesy of Indigenous Zapotec artisans and of course native silkworms. The post San Pedro Cajonos: The Silk Sanctuary of Oaxaca appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Frida has had her commercial Hollywood moment with Salma Hayek and her contemplative and challenging Mexican cinematic exploration with Ofelia Medina. Soon it will be TV streaming's turn. The post Netflix will develop another Frida-Diego offering, this time as a streamed series. appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad. The post Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The last mañanera of the week took place in Colima, where officials reported on security developments for the tiny, troubled Pacific state and Sheinbaum reasserted Mexico's support for Cuba. The post Sheinbaum applauds US-Cuba talks: Friday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Mexican directors like Guillermo del Toro, Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro González Iñárritu were lauded with Oscars, but a new generation of Mexican fillmmakers may have a greater impact. The post How Mexico reshaped Hollywood — and then outgrew it appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The citizen search group thanked the person who gave the tip, and reminded the public that any such help is guaranteed to be anonymous: “Our only desire is to find our missing relatives.” The post Anonymous call leads to 5 clandestine graves in Baja California Sur appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Twenty-four Mexicans made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List, with a combined worth of $267.3 billion — up more than 60% over last year's total. The post More Mexicans than ever made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List appeared first on Mexico News Daily

La Muerte Niña, the Mexican funerary practice of preparing deceased children for photographs or paintings, dates back centuries — and there's a reason behind it. The post ‘La Muerte Niña’: Why do Mexican families keep pictures of their deceased children? appeared first on Mexico News Daily

In early March, what appeared to be an oil spill was detected off the coast of Pajapan, Veracruz, and has since spread along 230 kilometers of coastline between Veracruz and Tabasco. The post Veracruz governor says natural seep may be causing Gulf oil contamination appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Damage to vehicles from recent violence and unrest is being addressed in Puerto Vallarta, as is water quality and women's right to safety. The post March news in Puerto Vallarta appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The state government will purchase 65 rapid response patrol vehicles, 81 motorcycle patrols, 8,025 uniforms and 2,020 video surveillance cameras as well as instate a 17.24% pay increase for police officers. The post Oaxaca rolls out US $40M investment in public safety and victim support as disappearances rise appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wrote on social media on Monday that he had spoken to Sheinbaum by phone and that, after extending several invitations, his Mexican counterpart had finally agreed to visit. The post Sheinbaum likely to visit Brazil this year to strengthen bilateral energy relationship appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The Sheinbaum administration has been seizing guns at a significantly higher rate than the previous government led by Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The post More than 24,000 illegal firearms seized since Sheinbaum took office appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Big Don gets another new group of special friends, as our satirical news services asks what the point is meant to be. The post El Jalapeño: US launches ‘Shield of the Americas’ to combat cartels, neglects to invite countries where cartels actually are appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Every state in Mexico has cool things to do in March, but new MND contributor Wendy Rosenfeld picks here favorite five-and-a-half for the entire country. The post 5 plus cool things to do in Mexico this March appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) sighting took place in Loreto Bay National Park (PNBL) and caps an unprecedented whale watching season on the peninsula, which begins annually in December. The post Rare albino blue whale sighted off coast of Loreto appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Like other Mexican "surrealists," he shunned the label but still managed to leave an international legacy after more than six decades of exuberant and often ironical painting and sculpture. The post Mexico mourns Pedro Friedeberg, a major figure in contemporary art appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Maya culture never collapsed. It simply adapted to changing circumstances in the centuries leading up to the Spanish colonization of Mexico. The post A history of the Maya: The myth of ‘collapse’ appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The week of March 9 in Mexico was marked by standoffs between allies in Congress and adversaries at the airport. Here's what you missed. The post Mexico’s week in review: Congress deals Sheinbaum her first legislative defeat appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Learn about the Mexican government's multibillion dollar bet on domestic manufacturing and learn Spanish at the same time in this week's MND Tutor. The post MND Tutor | Plan México appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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. The post Rancho La Puerta — From US $17.50 a day to one of the world’s greatest destination spas appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The spill, which has spread to over 200 kilometers of Mexico's Gulf Coast beaches, has been traced to a private oil tanker off the coast of Tabasco. The post Veracruz governor blames private vessel for 200-kilometer Gulf Coast oil spill appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The twin births are not only welcome for the vulnerable African leopard species, but also for animal lovers in Mexico who may otherwise never have a chance to observe the big cats. The post Irapuato zoo welcomes a pair of rare African leopard cubs appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Those hips don't lie about their crowd sizes! Here's your latest dose of satire. The post El Jalapeño: Trump warns Shakira her crowds are fine but his crowds are much bigger, maybe the biggest ever appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The finding offers evidence that the Trincheras people of Sonora had contact with the Hohokam, whose descendants include the Pima and Tohono O’odham people of Arizona. The post Nogales train construction uncovers pre-Columbian town and petroglyphs appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The day started out with Mexico savoring a chance to advance to the knockout round while knocking the U.S. out of the tournament. Instead, it was the Tri that got eliminated. The post Upstart Italy knocks Mexico out of World Baseball Classic . . . and the Olympics appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The president also expressed support for protesting taxi drivers and promised an update on the whereabouts of El Mencho's lover at her Thursday morning press conference. The post Sheinbaum shares her next steps after electoral reform setback: Thursday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The two Euorpean banks joined the OECD and Banco de México in raising Mexico's economic oulook for 2026, as President Sheinbaum's public-private approach to investment appears to be paying off. The post Banking giants BBVA and Barclay’s sweeten their forecasts for Mexico’s 2026 economic growth appeared first on Mexico News Daily

If all goes according to plan, the mega-class will break France's current record by a factor of 10, and also bolster Mexico's standing as a major international tourist destination. The post Thousands will descend on Mexico City’s Zócalo on Sunday for the world’s largest soccer class appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The headliner in Guadalajara this month is undoubtedly qualifying matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Ricky Martin live and the power of chocolate also attract. The post MND Local: Ricky Martin to perform in Zapopan; World Cup qualifying matches are coming up at Estadio Akron, and an artisanal chocolate maker honors Guadalajara appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Access roads to Terminal 1 and 2 of Mexico City International Airport (AICM) will be blocked today as taxi drivers protest the government’s ongoing support for ride-hailing apps operating at the capital’s airport.  The post Taxi drivers announce blockade at Mexico City International Airport today appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Passenger numbers are expected to continue their upward trend with the upcoming inauguration of the light rail line to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and the gradual adoption of the new Interurban “Insurgente” Train. The post More Mexicans are riding the rails as train ridership tops 55 million appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The building had been badly damaged during the 2017 earthquake and was undergoing demolition when three floor slabs gave way prematurely with more than 50 workers inside. The post At least 3 dead in Mexico City building collapse appeared first on Mexico News Daily

On Tuesday, the government reported the latest homicide numbers, which are considered the most important indicator of the national security situation and a key barometer of the progress that has been made in addressing Mexico's serious crime problems. The post Sheinbaum celebrates 44% decline in homicides: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

During her Q&A session with reporters, Sheinbaum took questions from reporters on International Women's Day marches, U.S. President Donald Trump's "Shield of the Americas" summit remarks and the ongoing screwworm crisis. The post Sheinbaum holds the line on sovereignty following Trump’s latest remarks: Monday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Though the U.S. is usually favored against Mexico, their diamond matchups have turned into a true international rivalry given Mexico's surprising success against their northern neighbor. The post Mexico will take on Team USA in a World Baseball Classic battle of undefeateds appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The United States has established a new "counter cartel coalition" made up of Western Hemisphere nations, but Mexico isn't part of the group even though U.S. President Trump asserted on Saturday that the country is the "epicenter of cartel violence." The post Why isn’t Mexico part of Trump’s new ‘Shield of the Americas’? appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Agricultural tariffs over the past few years from both the U.S. and Mexico have complicated the countries' food supplies. The post How an era of tariffs is reshaping Mexico’s agriculture industry appeared first on Mexico News Daily

A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended. The post From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Screwworms, soccer and security: Have you been paying attention to the news this week? The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: March 14th appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Fitting in in Mexico can be tricky. But it doesn't mean you can't still be friends with other foreigners, especially those from your own country. The post Competing for favored foreigner status in Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán will join Mexico's Michelin Guide in 2026, adding to a list that launched just two years ago with six states. The post Michelin Guide adds Jalisco, Puebla and Yucatán to its Mexico edition appeared first on Mexico News Daily

National Guard troops are warning away app drivers at Mexico City International Airport as the legal battle pitting rideshare access against taxi drivers heats up. The post Uber defies National Guard crackdown, citing court order to continue operating at AICM appeared first on Mexico News Daily

When monarch butterflies and cartels both zero in on the same territory, one group will lose. In Mexico, increasingly, it's the butterflies. The post Beyond drugs: How cartel economics are killing the monarch migration appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The federal government has renewed a voluntary gas price cap pact with 96% of the country's gas stations, aiming to keep regular gasoline below 24 pesos per liter amid surging global oil prices. The post Mexico extends its gas price cap as the Iran war spikes oil prices appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The president is preparing a scaled-back alternative to her electoral reform proposal after Mexico's lower house dealt her a rare defeat Wednesday, with key allies breaking ranks to vote down the bill. The post Time for plan B: Sheinbaum’s electoral reform fails in the lower house appeared first on Mexico News Daily

There are always trends in tourism, but the current ones are changing the face of tourism in Los Cabos, in a way that threatens many local businesses. The post MND Local: Los Cabos’ ever changing tourist economy appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The Fishermen and Divers Cooperative wants the local damage to stop, but they also want to see "massive, long-term ecosystem destruction" be subject to the international Criminal Court. The post ‘Ecocide of the seabed’: Luxury condo expansion near Acapulco accused of causing irreversible damage appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) for 14 counties of California, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona requires money transfer companies and currency exchange offices to report cash transactions between US $1,000 and $10,000. The post US Treasury targets 14 counties where it believes cartels are laundering cash appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Google, Meta and TikTok have agreed to strengthen community standards, carry out campaigns to encourage the reporting of online abuse and increase collaboration with authorities to investigate cases of digital violence in Mexico. The post Mexico partners with big tech to combat digital violence against women: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Previous research suggests the area of the find, between Tulum and Playa del Carmen along the state of Quintana Roo's coastline, functioned as a burial site where ritual practices were performed by the first peoples who inhabited the region. The post An 11th prehistoric skeleton has been found in a Yucatán Peninsula cenote appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Chávez caught the winning touchdown against the U.S. at the latest World Games, helping Mexico claim the No. 1 world ranking in women's flag football, which will debut at the 2028 Olympic Games. The post Mexican flag football star Victoria Chávez is World Games Athlete of the Year appeared first on Mexico News Daily

As spring arrives, so too do some of our favorite seasonal Mexican specialties. Bel Woodhouse shares her favorite recipes. The post What to cook this March appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Together, the 20 parks represent more than US $711 million in direct investment and 3.5 million square meters of capacity for manufacturing and logistics facilities. The post First 20 industrial parks under Plan México open for business appeared first on Mexico News Daily

And if the calculations by Google and the consulting firm Álvarez & Marsal are accurate, the number of annual visits by international tourists to Mexico will double again by 2050. The post Tourism to Mexico has more than doubled in the last 25 years appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The national statistics agency INEGI reported Monday that the annual headline rate rose to 4.02% last month from 3.79% in January, exceeding the Bank of Mexico's 2-4% target range. The post Annual inflation rate climbs to 4.02% in February, with fruit and vegetable prices soaring appeared first on Mexico News Daily

As spring comes to Mexico City, the weather warms and beautiful jacaranda trees come into bloom. Learn the best places in the nation's capital to see them in their glory. The post When CDMX turns purple: Get the best views of the capital’s jacaranda spring super-bloom at these key spots appeared first on Mexico News Daily