Analysts partially attributed the solid economic performance in the second quarter to spending related to the FIFA men's World Cup, though June on the whole produced a decline. The post Mexico’s economy grew 1.4% in Q2 but contracted in June, revised data shows appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Aeroméxico is suspending several flights to Guadalajara, and in response to the metro area's water crisis, residents in many neighborhoods will begin receiving steep discounts on their water bills, writes Dawn Stoner. The post MND Local: Flight cuts and water relief in Guadalajara, and Jalisco’s tequila economy appeared first on Mexico News Daily

While residents and visitors in Mexico's border states suffer through a seemingly endless heat wave, the north-central Pacific states will be getting drenched by rainfall, helped along by a potential hurricane offshore. The post Several storm systems, including a potential hurricane, are dumping rain across much of Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

After six years of living in Mexico, Charlotte Smith reflects on the lessons she has learned as a result of the move, and how they have led to a better life. The post The lessons on living a good life you learn in Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

From courtyards and architecture to pottery and textiles, Mexico bears the lasting influence of Moorish and Middle Eastern traditions. The post How the Middle East has shaped Mexico for almost 2,000 years appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Whistling is an integral part of Mexican identify and everyday life, and there's a whistle for every occasion, writes Sarah DeVries. The post From the archive: How to whistle like a true Mexican appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Veracruz is notable for its root beer, known as zarzaparilla, or zarza, locally, although it became famed during the "Old West" era as sasparilla, writes Alan Chazaro. The post The story of Zarzaparilla, an Indigenous root beer from Veracruz appeared first on Mexico News Daily

As the country's major urban areas grow, more and more residents live farther and farther away from the city centers, affecting access to services, commute times (and therefore air quality) and social structures. The post Mexico’s urban sprawl is steadily reshaping life in its biggest cities appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Fresh off having pan dulce declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage, Mexico City officials have set their sights on a bigger prize. The post El Jalapeño: Mexico City officials petition Nobel Peace Prize committee on behalf of conchas appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Not only is it easier to get to Guadalara this summer thanks to new flights, but there are some sweet deals on underwater adventure being offered by the city's Michin Aquarium. The post MND Local: New flights, fashion charity and Michin Aquarium in Guadalajara appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Mexico's imports from Vietnam jumped 103% in early 2026, raising suspicions some of the surge is Chinese goods relabeled to dodge new tariffs — a workaround the U.S. is closely watching. The post Vietnam’s exports to Mexico double amid fears of Chinese tariff-dodging appeared first on Mexico News Daily

New INEGI data reveal how much Mexico spent on security in 2025, how many guns were seized and how arrests shifted — the year, by the numbers. The post Mexico in Numbers: A 2025 security snapshot appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Mexico is an enormous country, and travel advisories for small parts of it shouldn't cause fear about visiting the nation as a whole, writes Charlotte Shmith. The post Is Mexico really dangerous? Why travel advisories don’t tell the whole story appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The CJNG responded to the federal operation by blocking highways in Michoacán at more than 20 points, including by setting vehicles on fire, but most, if not all, of the narco-blockades had been cleared by early Wednesday afternoon. The post 9 alleged CJNG members arrested in Michoacán security operation appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Americans tend to make long-haul trips to Europe to eat unique food, explore cobblestone streets and take in thousands of years of history. They can get the same experience with their southern neighbor, so why don’t they come to Central Mexico? Jared Tucker discovered a few reasons. The post Why don’t more foreign tourists come to Central Mexico? MND’s journalism intern explains appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Buoyed by a weaker greenback, the Mexican peso appreciated on Wednesday morning to trade below 17 to the US dollar. The post Peso punches below 17 to the US dollar for the second time in a week appeared first on Mexico News Daily

She joins 87 other Mexicans who have successfully swum the English Channel (usually called in Spanish El Canal de la Mancha) but she is the first from the state of Colima, earning her honors from the Manzanillo municipal government. The post Colima’s Pouleth Carbajal swims the English Channel appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Like Don Quixote, the inspiration for "Don Barry: A Quixotic Exploration," filmmaker Paul Smart is an idealist. He made the movie, now streaming on Prime Video, in Guanajuato, despite knowing little Spanish, writes Louisa Rogers. The post How Guanajuato became the setting for a modern ‘Don Quixote’ appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Over the past week, Mexican authorities have arrested and/or deported to the United States one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted fugitives and a person accused of second-degree murder in California. The post Bilateral security cooperation nets more fugitives, including several priority US targets appeared first on Mexico News Daily

A pair of cave divers rushed to a Veracruz cave after a spearfishing expedition gone wrong. They spoke to Mexico News Daily about the daring rescue that came next. The post Inside story: Divers rescue man trapped in unexplored underwater cave appeared first on Mexico News Daily

It was the second major successful federal operation in less than a week, bringing to 32 the total number of alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel apprehended. The post Another major bust nets weapons, drugs and 20 CJNG-related arrests  appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The move comes amid concerns about the health and safety of the animals, which remain under the care of Mexico’s environmental authority following the closure of the Dolphin Discovery dolphinarium in October 2025. The post Profepa clears 6 dolphins for relocation from shuttered Cancún dolphinarium appeared first on Mexico News Daily

On Monday, President Sheinbaum celebrated bilateral efforts to eliminate the New World screwworm in cattle and made it clear that she does not believe Rubén Rocha Moya should be at the helm of the Sinaloa government while he faces drug trafficking charges abroad. The post Cattle trade with US reopens as Sheinbaum weighs in on Rocha’s status in Sinaloa: Monday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

After an uptick in attacks by and towards crocodiles in Puerto Vallarta, local crocodiles have sought to de-escalate tensions. The post El Jalapeño: Puerto Vallarta crocodiles request civil restraint, propose designated zones for humans appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Art historian María Meléndez challenges the notion that President Claudia Sheinbaum should nationalize the Gelman Collection. The post MND Tutor | Gelman Collection appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Direct flights, desalination plants and anti-dumping duties. Have you been paying attention to the news this week? The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 22nd appeared first on Mexico News Daily

For decades, cars led Mexico's exports to the U.S. Now AI servers have taken the crown. Our CEO breaks down what's really happening in the trade relationship — and why it matters. The post The hottest product on the planet is increasingly made in Mexico: A perspective from our CEO appeared first on Mexico News Daily

After nine weeks in Mexico, an MND summer intern shares 10 honest reflections on safety, culture, politics and food that challenge how Americans see the country. The post What I learned from a summer in San Miguel de Allende: 10 reflections from an MND intern appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The highly organized fuel-trafficking ring was broken up last year when agents arrested one Farías Laguna brother and turned the other, Fernando Farías Laguna, into a fugitive. The post Extradited Navy offficer, accused of fuel-trafficking, arrives from Argentina to Mexico’s top security prison appeared first on Mexico News Daily

For one new arrival, living amongst the life and laughter of Mexico turned out to be the perfect place to reinvent himself. The post Known from scratch: Moving to Mexico and finding a new way to belong appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Unlike most other forestation programs, this one will be totally urban, focused on sidewalks and median strips, using only native species and with the saplings planted and cared for by scholchildren in many cases The post Mexico City launches drive to plant a million native trees in underserved boroughs by 2030 appeared first on Mexico News Daily

With Mexico abstaining and Brazil voting "No," the OAS voted 29-1 to convene an emergency session that will likely result in a condemnation of Nicaragua's undemocratic action, though its power of eneforcement is limited. The post Mexico refuses to support US-led push to address Nicaragua’s election ban appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The ranch became a lottery prize after authorities seized it in 2009, but the winner refused to take it over, instead selling it back to the government for an undisclosed amount, clearing the way for its metamorphosis into a community asset. The post An infamous Morelos narco ranch will be converted into a school and health center appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terrance Cole publicly praised Security Minister Omar García Harfuch during this week’s 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, describing him as a “good friend of the United States.”  The post García Harfuch earns DEA administrator’s praise at anti-drug trafficking conference appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Where can convenient store chain Oxxo expand now that it has locations on virtually every corner in Mexico? The answer is shockingly simple. The post El Jalapeño: Oxxo announces ambitious plan to open new stores inside existing locations appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The president also confirmed an operation was underway on Wednesday to detain "one or several important targets" in Michoacán, which sparked narco-blockades in parts of the state. The post Mexico keeps pressure on US over deaths in ICE custody: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The dangerous heat wave, which has lasted more than six weeks, has already caused 22 deaths and sickened 350 as of Tuesday morning. The post Deadly Sonora heat wave expected to intensify over next 3 days appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Authorities in Spain are investigating a Mexican national suspected of illicit possession of an endangered species, but the international trade in the amphibian endemic to the Xochimilco canals may not always be illegal. The post Spanish police confiscate dozens of critically endangered Mexican axolotls appeared first on Mexico News Daily

In addition to declaring fuel smuggling "over" thanks to the actions of her administration, President Sheinbaum on Tuesday read the political tea leaves of recent U.S. visa revocations targeting members of her party. The post Sheinbaum says fuel smuggling is ‘over’ in Mexico: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The enterprise, founded by Mexican scientist Andrey Zarur, will not only provide Mexico with a more environmentally friendly method of pest control, but will also contribute to an emerging Mexican biotechnology industry. The post GreenLight will invest US $100M to produce first-of-its-kind RNA biofungicide in Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Rubén Rocha Moya, the Sinaloa governor who is accused of drug trafficking by U.S. prosecutors, returned to office on Friday — only to ask to go on leave again the very next day. The post Why Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya returned to office for only 48 hours appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Aura farming, a viral internet slang trend that describes doing intentional, effortless things to look confident or charismatic, has evolved into physical “battles” in parks and streets across Latin America. This past week, battles took place in CDMX, Xalapa and Torreón. The post Aura farming battles make their debut in Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

A U.S. immigration attorney shares insights for Mexicans making frequent family visits to the U.S., with tips on how to avoid the appearance of attempting to establish residency. The post When frequent family visits start to look like US residency: A legal primer appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Jewish immigrants first arrived in Mexico in the 16th century. Since then, they have made notable contributions to the country's food culture, especially in Mexico City, writes Lydia Carey. The post The Jewish-Mexican food traditions hiding in plain sight appeared first on Mexico News Daily

This week in Mexico saw strong security cooperation with the U.S. despite mounting trade friction, as the peso continued to strengthen below 17 to the dollar. The post Mexico’s week in review: Fugitive swaps, a strawberry spat and a stronger peso appeared first on Mexico News Daily

A growing body of evidence from Guadalajara citizen scientists about the city's water crisis has emboldened locals to weigh up legal action against authorities. The post Guadalajara residents turn to citizen science as water crisis deepens appeared first on Mexico News Daily

If your phone number ends in "0" and you didn't register your cell by August 15, you may have had your service cut off. But no worries. It's easy to recover it. Read on. The post Missed the deadline? Here’s how to get your cell phone service back appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The strong peso has helped curb inflation, but the Bank of Mexico still sees enough price pressure to hold its interest rate steady and delay expected attainment of the 3% inflation goal to late 2027. The post Despite surging peso, further interest rate cuts remain unlikely for the foreseeable future appeared first on Mexico News Daily

At Friday's mañanera, Sheinbaum sat out with the flu as Interior Minister Rodríguez addressed U.S. deportations of Mexicans to Central America, economic growth and a newly uncovered trove of archaeological artifacts. The post Mexico rejects US decision to deport Mexicans to Central America: Friday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

As a deadline for new U.S. tariffs on Canada approaches, President Sheinbaum held a call with the Canadian prime minister to discuss trade and wildfire support. The post Sheinbaum, Carney discuss trade ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline for Canada appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The interim governor's announcement that the Grito will be celebrated next month was welcome not only because it promises the return of patriotic revelry but also because it hints that Sinaloa's nightmare of violence and fear does not have to last forever. The post Sinaloa capital’s Independence Day celebrations set to return after 2 years appeared first on Mexico News Daily

At Thursday's mañanera, Sheinbaum presented Mexico's second Olinia EV prototype, addressed a fresh arrest tied to "El Mayo" Zambada's 2024 kidnapping, and discussed a Navy officer's extradition from Argentina. The post Sheinbaum unveils Olinia Carga, a Mexican-made electric cargo vehicle: Thursday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The proliferation of data centers in Mexico goes hand in hand with the inevitable growth of artifical intelligence as a technological tool and an economic engine. But their environmental costa are seen as too high for the sector to go global. The post What is President Sheinbaum’s view on Mexico becoming a data center hub? appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The U.S. is looking to punish Mexico for allegedly selling "winter strawberries" at prices so far below market value that U.S. producers cannot hope to compete. A ruling aganst Mexico could threaten thousands of small businesses and 150,000 jobs. The post Mexico is fighting a U.S.-proposed antidumping tariff on Mexican strawberries appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Earlier this month, we sent out a survey to help guide and define the topics of a new MND series called "Mexico and My Money." Here's what our nearly 700 respondents from across Mexico had to say. The post Mexico and My Money: What you told us about your personal finance habits and hang-ups appeared first on Mexico News Daily

MND writers Keith Rosenblum and Jesús Ibarra urged President Claudia Sheinbaum to nationalize the controversial Gelman Collection of Art. María Meléndez offers a rebuttal. The post Opinion: What good is a collection Mexico can’t afford to keep? appeared first on Mexico News Daily

This week's bust came just over two months after state and federal security authorities located more than 550 IEDs at another property in the same area of Sinaloa. The post Navy seizes over 300 IEDs and 300 kg of explosives in Sinaloa appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The company said the plant, with an initial capacity to produce 190 million liters of drinking water per day, is expected to be completed in three years and will be the largest of its kind in Latin America. The post Cox to build US $310M desalination plant in Baja California appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The new connection could capitalize on the Italian tourism market’s growing interest in Mexico: air arrivals of visitors residing in Italy last year increased by 13.7%, reaching 102,813 arrivals between January and November. The post Aeroméxico readies new CDMX-Milan flight for spring 2027 appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Both the Mexican men's and women's teams acquitted themselves well by advancing to the third-place game with an Olympic berth at stake. The women won in nail-biting fashion, and the men lost in a heartbreaker. The post Mexico’s women’s flag football team is Olympics-bound after taking bronze at World Championships appeared first on Mexico News Daily