It’s official: Mexico City’s traffic is the worst in the world
The Mexican capital is far from alone. Almost half of the world's 20 most congested cities are in Latin America,…
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Inside ‘Facing El Chapo’: An interview with screenwriter Bernardo Esquinca
Bernardo Esquinca, the screenwriter behind Netflix's new hit movie, "Facing El Chapo," tells Mexico News Daily about…
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Why pozole is more than just a Mexican stew
Was pozole made from human remains? Probably not, but that doesn't mean this iconic Mexican stew's history is any less…
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El Jalapeño: Guest who said ‘bueno, ya me voy’ at 9:14 p.m. reaches front gate at 1:37 a.m.
Saying goodbye in Mexico is never easy, but dinner party guest Eduardo Ramírez found it slightly more complicated than…
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Mexico City’s invisible recyclers fight for rights — and a share of the profits
MND contributor Tracy L. Barnett was on the scene when Mexico City recyclers met to discuss recognition and…
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In photos: The spirit of Mexican independence comes alive in Vienna
MND contributor Jimmy Monack captures the small but mighty Mexican Independence Day celebration in Vienna, Austria. The…
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MND Tutor | Sheinbaum’s El Grito
President Sheinbaum celebrates migrants, women insurgents and the dignity of Mexico’s diverse peoples. Discover more…
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From the archive: How do I know it’s a ‘no’? A comprehensive guide for foreigners
Mexicans have a strong aversion to saying "no." Here's a simple guide to tell what they actually mean when they're…
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The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 19th
Taxes, tennis and U.S. troops. Have you been paying attention to the news this week? The post The MND News Quiz of the…
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Mexico’s week in review: Independence Day fireworks give way to trade deal hopes
The week of Sept. 14-18 in Mexico brought developments in public safety, energy and industrial growth as officials…
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Junípero Serra: A complex character with a controversial legacy
Junípero Serra, declared a saint by the Catholic Church in 2015, remains a controversial figure in Mexico, where he…
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The story of Hotel Mocambo, Mexico’s original luxury beach resort
Opened in 1939, Hotel Mocambo in Veracruz was Mexico's first great luxury beach resort. Nearly 90 years later, writes…
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‘Confidently Wrong About the Peso at 37’: An MND podcast
The Mexican peso has defied analysts, trading near multi-year highs. In a new podcast episode, Travis breaks down the…
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The ‘problem’ with Mexico’s 44% growth in exports: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico's exports jumped 44% in July — a number that sounds like a huge win. CEO Travis Bembenek explains why the…
Read at source →Using US intelligence, Mexican Army downs drone and arrests its operator in Tijuana
The Defense Ministry said the drone belonged to a criminal group and was used to monitor human trafficking routes. The…
Read at source →Puerto Vallarta chosen for cruise ship homeport status, potentially doubling its dock capacity
Puerto Vallarta is currently a "port of call," meaning cruise passengers can disembark there and be tourists for a few…
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Azcatitlan Codex returns to Mexico after 186 years, on loan from France
A 400-year-old illustrated account of Aztec history is back in Mexico for the first time since 1840, on loan from…
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Peso slides toward 17.3 to the dollar after US Fed’s first rate hike since 2023
The peso's remarkable run had been losing stream recently anyway, but the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to raise U.S.…
Read at source →59 million liters of stolen fuel seized in Guanajuato state, the largest such bust in Mexican history
The amount confiscated from one tiny Guanajuato community roughly equals the total amount of the stolen fuel seized in…
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El Jalapeño: National Palace overrun by feral cats, Sheinbaum admits
Although she's not ready to declare a state of emergency, President Sheinbaum admits that the National Palace has way…
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Officials report 43% drop in Guanajuato homicides: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Friday's presser also featured news of an arrest for the murder of a Spanish exchange student in Morelos and a recap of…
Read at source →A mountain, a legend and a dream: Chavela Vargas’ Tepoztlán home
Captivated by Chalchitépetl, a mountain she had dreamed about before she actually saw it, iconic Mexican singer Chavela…
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Which neighborhoods in Mexico City have the highest seismic risk?
Mexico City has a history of severe earthquakes in September, with several notable neighborhoods at high seismic risk…
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Fire damages 108 stalls in Acapulco’s Central Market
Officials identified a short circuit as the possible cause of the worst blaze to hit the market since 2023. The post…
Read at source →Under pressure from Trump on cartels, Sheinbaum turns spotlight on US drug use
Responding to Trump's call for Mexico to do more against cartels, Sheinbaum posed a pointed question of her own about…
Read at source →As Puerto Vallarta grows, officials weigh crocodile relocation plan
Moving the reptiles is only a possibility at this point, but the discussion has arisen after weeks of increased…
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CFE’s ‘Project Oasis’ aims to bring solar power to an energy-challenged region of Baja California Sur
The project could be something of a breakthrough not only for residents of the Mulegé zone but for the nation, as the…
Read at source →Mexico in Numbers: How much value does Mexico add to its exports?
As Mexican exports grow explosively, how much of that value is originating in the country, and how much is just passing…
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MND Local: Xochimilco neighborhoods go dry in September
Xochimilco is observing ley seca, Pope Leo XIV has declared a Jubilee Year for Mexico City, and a new boutique hotel…
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Morelos issues arrest warrant in Spanish exchange student’s murder
State authorities are asking for help with the phrase "If you recognize him, report him," as their government is coming…
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National earthquake drill to be held Saturday in all 32 states: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Thursday's presidential presser also touched on a poll on Mexican opinions of U.S. intervention and the dress Sheinbaum…
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Mexico and My Money: Why so few foreigners hold Mexican credit cards
According to a recent MND financial survey, only 20% of foreign residents in Mexico have acquired a Mexican credit…
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4 Mexican hotels from 4 different states among world’s ’50 Best Hotels’
It's no coincidence that the four Mexican hotels honored at the worldwide level are all beachside luxury resorts,…
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Women farmers in Oaxaca, Guerrero report catastrophic drought
Two farming associations called on state and federal authorities to declare a climate emergency in drought-affected…
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The Mexican Navy’s at-sea cocaine seizures are up nearly 50% this year
The Navy announced that it has seized 37.9 tonnes of cocaine so far this year compared to 25.7 tonnes in 2025, and has…
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State of democracy improved in Mexico in 2025 as region showed signs of deterioration
According to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), Mexico's score…
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