I never thought of myself as Hispanic. Then I moved to the US
Categories of race and class may be social constructs, but how others see you affects how you see yourself, writes María Meléndez. The post I never thought of myself as Hispanic. Then I moved to the U...
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San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment
BYD is among the Chinese automakers that have expressed interest in opening a plant in Mexico. But neither BYD nor any other Chinese automaker has opened a plant in the country to date. The post San L...
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Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel. The post Viva-Volaris airlines mer...
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Morelos authorities free alleged criminal leader to secure release of 3 kidnapped police
The criminals reportedly threatened to kill the state police officers if José David Vergara, an alleged leader of the Pueblos Unidos criminal group nicknamed "El Güero Gym," wasn't released. The post...
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In a first, 2 longtime searchers for missing relatives — mother and daughter — earn official certification
Their recognition is significant because it acknowledges, and lends support to, the increasing role of private citizens in the search for Mexico's missing. But, they say, it does not and should not me...
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4 Mexican bars are among this year’s World’s 50 Best
And make no mistake about it, these are truly Mexican establishments, not European imitators, with Mexican management, Mexican and pre-Columbian themes and an emphasis (though of course not exclusive)...
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MND Local BCS: Historic ‘Cabo to Cabo’ running of the Baja 1000 announced for November
For the first time in its storied history, the legendary Baja 1000 off-road race will be entirely run within Baja California Sur, with a loop route starting and finishing in Los Cabos. The post MND Lo...
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Baja California overtakes Guanajuato as Mexico’s most violent state: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
As part of the federal cabinet's monthly homicide report, National Public Security System chief Marcela Figueroa reported that there were 1,092 homicides in the northern border state between January a...
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Army rescues 32 in Ensenada as floods and landslides endanger lives on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Tropical Storm Rachel, now wreaking havoc in southern California and places as far inland as Las Vegas, claimed the lives of four people in northern Mexico, while the impacts of Hurricane Simon killed...
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In Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, clay is more than earth
It's not just clay that makes the pottery from Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, so special, but the culture of the people who make it, writes Ena Aguilar Peláez. The post In Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, c...
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Dozens hurt in major protest against contaminated water in Guadalajara
The state government had just last week announced a project to rehabilitate the obsolete water distribution infrastructure after earlier offering refunds to affected users, but after a year of brown l...
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Nestlé to invest additional US $1B in Mexico before 2030
Swiss food and beverage multinational Nestlé plans to increase its announced investment in Mexico from US $1 billion to $2 billion during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration. The post Nestlé...
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Did the killing of ‘El Mencho’ in February change the cartel he led? US report offers clues
In an Oct. 9 report titled "CJNG After El Mencho," the Overseas Security Advisory Council assesses the impacts that El Mencho's takedown has had on the internal structure and operations of Mexico's bi...
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Acapulco will work with Quintana Roo’s tourism sector to lure back international visitors
While still a favorite coastal destination of Mexico residents, Acapulco's popularity among international tourists has waned in recent decades, partly due to increased competition. Now it plans to par...
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FT: Trump raised energy deals with Sheinbaum amid stalled trade talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has pressured Mexico to sign energy deals with U.S. companies, "triggering alarm in Mexico City," according to the Financial Times (FT). The post FT: Trump raised energy de...
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Senate unanimously approves measure amending Tourism Law to prevent child sexual exploitation
A new measure will require tourism service providers to verify, via official documentation, the kinship, parental authority, guardianship or care and custody status of minors traveling with adults. Th...
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MND Local Guadalajara: October food and music fests abound, while officials investigate contamination at Huaxtla Falls
The Guadalajara Metro Area is spotlighting cultural festivals aplenty this month, including events celebrating beer, music and Día de Muertos, writes Dawn Stoner. The post MND Local Guadalajara: Octob...
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Simon, a Category 2 hurricane, churns up the Pacific coast, heading for Puerto Vallarta
The states of Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, Michoacán and Sinaloa are receiving the brunt of Simon's heavy rains and strong winds, and the hurricane could strengthen before making its predicted landfall W...
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Sheinbaum commits federal help to Guadalajara water crisis, presses Jalisco on protest crackdown: Monday’s mañanera recapped
President Sheinbaum said on Monday that Jalisco authorities must explain their use of force against protesters in Guadalajara on Sunday, and that federal water officials would meet on Monday with memb...
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Ensenada judge finds 3 men guilty in 2024 murder of foreign surfers
The three victims were camping and surfing near Punta San José, approximately 80 km south of Ensenada, when they were killed during a robbery attempt in late April 2024. The post Ensenada judge finds...
2d ago
Mexico’s mistletoe crisis: Is el muérdago the kiss of death?
El muérdago, aka "Mexican mistletoe," is threatening to kill innumerable trees in the Guadalajara Metro Area, writes John Pint. But residents are determined to save them. The post Mexico’s mistletoe c...
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Renting an apartment in Mexico? Make it smooth with these Spanish phrases
Are you looking for a rental in Mexico? Here is the Spanish vocabulary you'll need to find an apartment once you arrive. The post Renting an apartment in Mexico? Make it smooth with these Spanish phra...
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El Jalapeño: Mexico City chefs astonished after ‘Pay What You Can’ experiment generates only 84 pesos
Mexico City chefs were dismayed when their ambitious "Pay What You Can" experiment was instead interpreted as a "Pay if You Want To" plan. The post El Jalapeño: Mexico City chefs astonished after ‘Pay...
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From real-world Catrinas to AI cinema: An artist’s next Día de Muertos chapter
From Catrina makeup to Día de Muertos events and now AI filmmaking, Alejandro Su traces an artistic journey centered around one of Mexico's most iconic celebrations. The post From real-world Catrinas...
3d ago
How a Baja road rally found an unexpected oasis in San Ignacio
The Baja XL Rally brought Ryan G. Christen to San Ignacio twice, and both visits were unforgettable ... albeit for different reasons. The post How a Baja road rally found an unexpected oasis in San Ig...
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MND Tutor | Botanical art
From wildflowers and seedpods to edible fruits and medicinal plants, there's a remarkable botanical world flourishing across Mexico. Learn more all about it with MND Tutor. The post MND Tutor | Botani...
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From the archive: The songs that all Mexicans magically know
From José José to Big Boy, here are the most famous songs in Mexico that just about everyone you meet will know by heart. The post From the archive: The songs that all Mexicans magically know appeared...
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Mexico’s week in review: An unauthorized police academy stirs a security row with US as triple storm threat keeps coasts on alert
Storms swirled around and within Mexico this week as a political misstep by Governor Mauricio Kuri in Querétaro became a national controversy. Here's what you need to know about the week of Oct. 5-9....
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The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 10th
Smuggling, suspicious packages and the sacrifices of the ancient Maya. Have you been paying attention to the news this week? The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 10th appeared first on Mexi...
3d ago
Say cheese: A guide to 5 iconic Mexican quesos and the regions that produce them
Mexico's most iconic cheeses are delicious on their own, or as a melty addition to many of the country's most famous dishes, writes Lydia Leija. The post Say cheese: A guide to 5 iconic Mexican quesos...
4d ago
Does having dual citizenship have any downsides?
With applications for dual citizenship at an all-time high, MND’s Alan Chazaro reflects on his experiences as a working dual citizen. The post Does having dual citizenship have any downsides? appeared...
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‘A Pilgrimage Across Cultures’: Tamanna Bembenek on finding her third space in Mexico
Feeling boxed in by labels and politics, MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek found freedom and belonging in the idea of a "third space" — something she explores in an upcoming exhibition in Mexico City. The...
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Sheinbaum meets with US business leaders and ambassador amid controversy over US-backed police academy
The president said she would take up security concerns with U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson at a later date, keeping the Thursday meeting on investment, trade and Plan México. The post Sheinbaum meets...
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Simon, strengthening rapidly, could hit Jalisco or Colima as a major hurricane this weekend
A hurricane warning is currently in effect from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Punta Mita, Nayarit as the now Category 2 hurricane moves north for an expected landfall in Colima or Jalisco as early as...
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MND Local Puerto Vallarta: Mariachis, murals, drainage and demolition
Cultural competitions involving young mariachis and aspiring muralists have taken center stage in Puerto Vallarta, writes Gabriela Solís, while drainage and demolition work in the area continues. The...
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Senate moves to crack down on spam calls with fines of up to 2.3 million pesos
Mexico is one of the most-spammed countries in the world. A new congressional bill offers relief to fed-up consumers with stricter penalties for abusive telemarketing practices. The post Senate moves...
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Mazatlán prison riots leave at least 12 dead, including a 2-year-old
The deadly violence included gunfire, and may have been incited by a planned murder of alleged Sinaloa Cartel figure Eduardo Jonathan Martínez Larios, alias “El Owen,” who is reportedly among the fata...
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El Jalapeño: US politicians viciously harangue journalist who questions their lack of civility
Civility seems to have become a thing of the past in U.S. politics, but don't trying telling that to the politicians. The post El Jalapeño: US politicians viciously harangue journalist who questions t...
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Multiple newborn deaths at public hospitals in Jalisco and Durango trigger clinical and legal investigations
More cases have recently come to light, expanding the investigations and resulting in the dismssal or suspension of at least three IMSS officials as well as the temporary closure of the neonatal units...
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After Torreón school attack, Sheinbaum presents decree on social media content for minors: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Friday's press conference included news of a presidential order to limit minors' access to harmful social media content, a Civil Protection advisory for Hurricane Simon and the president's response to...
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Postcards from Mexico: Noche de Despecho, or where heartbreak becomes a party
Leave it to Mexicans to turn a broken heart into a party, writes Ethan Jacobs, as he explores a unique nightlife trend: the Noche de Despecho, or "Night of Spite." The post Postcards from Mexico: Noch...
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Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico
Endometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide. The post Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for...
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Inflation rises to 3.45% in September as fruit and vegetable prices climb nearly 9%
Core inflation eased to 3.75% as the annual headline rate hit its highest level since May, but still well below the 4.59% peak recorded in March. The post Inflation rises to 3.45% in September as frui...
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Mexico’s auto parts output hit a record high in July, but assembled vehicle production and exports are declining
As the main supplier of auto parts to the United States, Mexico accounted for 43.6% of total U.S. imports of parts and components in July, and Mexico's cumulative Jan-July auto parts production reache...
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Searching mothers help uncover alleged ‘extermination center’ in Nayarit
Authorities found charred remains and a makeshift burner at a property near Tepic, but have not said how many people were killed or which group is responsible. The post Searching mothers help uncover...
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Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende rank among world’s 5 best small cities in Condé Nast Traveler readers’ poll
Also honored by the magazine's famously discerning readers was Tulum, voted the second-best beach in the Americas, joining five other Mexican coastal destinations in the category, including Puerto Val...
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How Toluca is turning tree trunks and old tires into playgrounds
It may sound like an avant-garde art installation — and perhaps it is that as well — but the initiative is practical, economical, environmentally sound and fun. And it's catching on elsewhere. The po...
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Isaias becomes first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, as Simon threatens Pacific coast
As Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rain to Mexico's Gulf states, Simon is expected to become the 11th Pacific hurricane of the 2026 sometime on Thursday. The post Isaias becomes first Atlantic hurricane...
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MND Local CDMX: Craft beer, gourmet foodies and ‘Fallout’ fans unite
A wealth of gustatory pleasures await visitors to Mexico City over the next month, as festivals celebrating food and wine, as well as craft beer, are on tap, writes Drew Pittock. The post MND Local CD...
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Mexico in Numbers: How many foreigners live in Mexico?
Just 0.9% of Mexico’s population was born abroad. Here’s where they come from and where they live now. The post Mexico in Numbers: How many foreigners live in Mexico? appeared first on Mexico News Dai...