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Mexico City’s mayor unveils housing program to reduce impacts of gentrification
With an investment of over 600 million pesos ($31.8 million), the program seeks to build 20,000 new rental homes priced to accommodate the city's most vulnerable groups.
Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024
Mexico has doubled its trade deficit with China over the past 10 years, with exports of only US $10 billion in 2024, compared to a whopping $129.8 billion in imports.
Mexico City’s mayor unveils housing program to reduce impacts of gentrification
With an investment of over 600 million pesos ($31.8 million), the program seeks to build 20,000 new rental homes priced to accommodate the city's most vulnerable groups.
Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024
Mexico has doubled its trade deficit with China over the past 10 years, with exports of only US $10 billion in 2024, compared to a whopping $129.8 billion in imports.
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Tourism to Mexico continues to climb, but fewer visitors are arriving by air
Air arrivals to Mexico shrank 5.6% year-over-year in May, though air traffic has slowed globally due to a lack of aircraft and passenger anxieties.
Puerto Vallarta on crocodile alert as encounters with humans increase
The capture of a 3.7-meter crocodile by lifeguards in Puerto Vallarta has revived concern about the growing presence of the reptiles due to changes in their habitat.
Sheinbaum files defamation lawsuit after lawyer for ‘Los Chapitos’ calls the president a cartel...
Jeffrey Lichtman’s controversial comments came after his client, Ovidio Guzmán, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges in U.S. federal court.
What was a visit to one of Mexico’s banned dolphin shows really like?
The shows have made headlines in recent weeks, but what was experiencing one actually like and how were the creatures cared for?
From prison dramas to black comedies, a look at 2025’s best Mexican TV series...
Carolina Alvarado is your guide to four new standout Mexican TV series that have captured both critical praise and massive audience attention this year.
Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro conquers Tour of Austria
The 21-year-old cyclist, a member of the celebrated UAE Emirates road bicycle racing team, completed the 714.2-kilometer race on Sunday with a 29-second lead over Ireland’s Archie Ryan.
US announces 30% tariff on Mexican goods as bilateral talks continue
On Monday, President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence that Mexico would be able to negotiate a deal to reduce, if not eliminate, the tariff.
Tomato tariff takes effect, threatening Mexican exports and jobs
Mexico had previously reached an agreement with the U.S. to avoid dumping penalties for lower-priced tomato exports, but the U.S. decided to end the pact as of today, July 14.
Mexicans’ opinion of the United States has soured drastically since Trump took office
A recent Pew survey found that just 29% of Mexicans polled had a favorable opinion of the United States, the sharpest drop observed in any of the 24 countries Pew surveyed this year.
Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Road trippers
From the mountains of Oaxaca to the deserts of northern Mexico, Nellie returns with a guide to the best drives in the nation.
Taste of Mexico: Pitahaya
A fruit that tastes incredible and helps your health? Surely it's not true.
The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘anti-gentrification’ protests
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look.
Tourism to Mexico continues to climb, but fewer visitors are arriving by air
Air arrivals to Mexico shrank 5.6% year-over-year in May, though air traffic has slowed globally due to a lack of aircraft and passenger anxieties.
Puerto Vallarta on crocodile alert as encounters with humans increase
The capture of a 3.7-meter crocodile by lifeguards in Puerto Vallarta has revived concern about the growing presence of the reptiles due to changes in their habitat.
Sheinbaum files defamation lawsuit after lawyer for ‘Los Chapitos’ calls the president a cartel ‘PR arm’
Jeffrey Lichtman’s controversial comments came after his client, Ovidio Guzmán, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges in U.S. federal court.
What was a visit to one of Mexico’s banned dolphin shows really like?
The shows have made headlines in recent weeks, but what was experiencing one actually like and how were the creatures cared for?
From prison dramas to black comedies, a look at 2025’s best Mexican TV series — so far
Carolina Alvarado is your guide to four new standout Mexican TV series that have captured both critical praise and massive audience attention this year.
Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro conquers Tour of Austria
The 21-year-old cyclist, a member of the celebrated UAE Emirates road bicycle racing team, completed the 714.2-kilometer race on Sunday with a 29-second lead over Ireland’s Archie Ryan.
Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public...
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
Kids, tires and turtles: Our CEO’s whirlwind tour of Loreto in Baja California Sur
Once a Baja skeptic, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek found inspiration in the peninsula's natural beauty and great people on a recent trip.
Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO
As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO
Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
How do we make sure that AI doesn’t make us dumber? A perspective from...
AI can make us smarter or it can make us lazier. CEO Travis Bembenek shares how Mexico News Daily is working to offer readers the good kind of AI.
Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024
Mexico has doubled its trade deficit with China over the past 10 years, with exports of only US $10 billion in 2024, compared to a whopping $129.8 billion in imports.
Mexican auto industry rebounds in June with record production
After contracting the previous five months, the number of light vehicles assembled in Mexico during the first half of 2025 was higher than in any January-June period on record.
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Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024
Mexico has doubled its trade deficit with China over the past 10 years, with exports of only US $10 billion in 2024, compared to a whopping $129.8 billion in imports.
US announces 30% tariff on Mexican goods as bilateral talks continue
On Monday, President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence that Mexico would be able to negotiate a deal to reduce, if not eliminate, the tariff.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.80
CAD
13.70
EUR
21.83
Canada tariffs and Mexican artificial intelligence research: Friday’s mañanera recapped
The president's perspective on the latest Trump tariffs, plans for a National Artificial Intelligence Lab and La Malinche were themes at Friday's presser.
US again halts imports of Mexican cattle over screwworm concerns: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum responded to the latest U.S. reversal on cattle imports before touching on tomato tariff negotiations and the state of Mexico's job market.
Sheinbaum files defamation lawsuit after lawyer for ‘Los Chapitos’ calls the...
Jeffrey Lichtman’s controversial comments came after his client, Ovidio Guzmán, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges in U.S. federal court.
Another side of the story: A Mexican perspective on gentrification
Long-time Roma Norte resident María Meléndez shares her views on Mexico City's recent anti-gentrification protest, and what's really behind them.
The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘anti-gentrification’ protests
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look.
Toilets with sinks and neon dog sculptures: The kitschy appeal of Galerias El Triunfo
Part store, part surreal, art installation, Galerias El Triunfo has conquered Mexicans' hearts, one kitschy baroque cherub statue at a time.
Tourism to Mexico continues to climb, but fewer visitors are arriving by air
Air arrivals to Mexico shrank 5.6% year-over-year in May, though air traffic has slowed globally due to a lack of aircraft and passenger anxieties.
Copa Airlines to connect Los Cabos with 20+ Latin American cities via Panama hub
The new route to Panama City, set to launch in December, opens up easier access to the Baja California Sur resort mecca for Central American and South American tourists.
Inside Jalisco’s billion-dollar hotel boom
Jalisco's hotels are seeing massive investment, with some outstanding new offerings on the way.
The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘anti-gentrification’ protests
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look.
Toilets with sinks and neon dog sculptures: The kitschy appeal of Galerias El Triunfo
Part store, part surreal, art installation, Galerias El Triunfo has conquered Mexicans' hearts, one kitschy baroque cherub statue at a time.
Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO
As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO
Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
Want to buy property in Mexico? Check this guide to Mexico’s real estate expos...
Prepare yourself for navigating Mexico's thriving property market with our comprehensive guide to the country's top real estate trade fairs.
A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende
Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.
Sacred Wixárika route added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The route’s inscription requires the creation of a conservation plan that allows the Wixárika people to continue their rituals, which include leaving offerings at sacred sites throughout central Mexico.
‘The angels brought us’: Couple’s book documents 3 decades of living in San Miguel...
"San Miguel de Allende: The Soul of Mexico," by Cathi and Steven House, is a photographic love letter to the picturesque colonial city.
Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro conquers Tour of Austria
The 21-year-old cyclist, a member of the celebrated UAE Emirates road bicycle racing team, completed the 714.2-kilometer race on Sunday with a 29-second lead over Ireland’s Archie Ryan.
Government ‘Wellness Chocolate’ is coming soon to a store near you
The quintessentially Mexican treat has been venerated since pre-Columbian times. Now the government's in the chocolate game, recognizing a sure-fire favorite when they see one.
Copa Airlines to connect Los Cabos with 20+ Latin American cities via Panama hub
The new route to Panama City, set to launch in December, opens up easier access to the Baja California Sur resort mecca for Central American and South American tourists.
Inside Jalisco’s billion-dollar hotel boom
Jalisco's hotels are seeing massive investment, with some outstanding new offerings on the way.
Coahuila — Mexico’s newest wine country behemoth: Part 2
Sommelier Diana Serratos continues her deep dive into the vineyards and grapes that make this northern state a titan of viticulture.
What to cook in July: Seasonal Mexican delights off the beaten track
Embrace the flavors of summer in Mexico with our guide to July's freshest produce, featuring recipes for prickly pear, squash blossoms and more.
Mexico City has rainiest June in 21 years
In the past 25 days, more than 220 million cubic meters of water have fallen on the capital, which has caused capitalinos to consider adding a new umbrella to their weekly grocery list.
Grupo Pinsa agrees to conserve Sinaloa watershed in effort to neutralize water footprint
Grupo Pinsa, Sinaloa’s largest employer, signed an agreement with the National Forestry Commission to replenish the upper Presidio River Basin, equivalent to the volume of water used by the company in one year.
Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?
All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
From prison dramas to black comedies, a look at 2025’s best Mexican TV series — so far
Carolina Alvarado is your guide to four new standout Mexican TV series that have captured both critical praise and massive audience attention this year.
Sacred Wixárika route added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The route’s inscription requires the creation of a conservation plan that allows the Wixárika people to continue their rituals, which include leaving offerings at sacred sites throughout central Mexico.
‘The angels brought us’: Couple’s book documents 3 decades of living in San Miguel de Allende
"San Miguel de Allende: The Soul of Mexico," by Cathi and Steven House, is a photographic love letter to the picturesque colonial city.
What was a visit to one of Mexico’s banned dolphin shows really like?
The shows have made headlines in recent weeks, but what was experiencing one actually like and how were the creatures cared for?
Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro conquers Tour of Austria
The 21-year-old cyclist, a member of the celebrated UAE Emirates road bicycle racing team, completed the 714.2-kilometer race on Sunday with a 29-second lead over Ireland’s Archie Ryan.
Government ‘Wellness Chocolate’ is coming soon to a store near you
The quintessentially Mexican treat has been venerated since pre-Columbian times. Now the government's in the chocolate game, recognizing a sure-fire favorite when they see one.
Mexico City’s mayor unveils housing program to reduce impacts of gentrification
With an investment of over 600 million pesos ($31.8 million), the program seeks to build 20,000 new rental homes priced to accommodate the city's most vulnerable groups.
Puerto Vallarta on crocodile alert as encounters with humans increase
The capture of a 3.7-meter crocodile by lifeguards in Puerto Vallarta has revived concern about the growing presence of the reptiles due to changes in their habitat.
Mexicans’ opinion of the United States has soured drastically since Trump took office
A recent Pew survey found that just 29% of Mexicans polled had a favorable opinion of the United States, the sharpest drop observed in any of the 24 countries Pew surveyed this year.
Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán pleads guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges...
Guzmán also admitted to overseeing the production and smuggling of fentanyl and other drugs as part of his plea deal.
How a Mexico City studio is championing truly fair artisan partnerships
Artist Melissa Ávila's interior decor studio's support of Mexican artisans goes far beyond simply collecting and reselling their handicrafts.
Want to buy property in Mexico? Check this guide to Mexico’s real estate expos...
Prepare yourself for navigating Mexico's thriving property market with our comprehensive guide to the country's top real estate trade fairs.
A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende
Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.
An unusually rainy June brings drought relief and flooding to Mexico
Midway into the rainy season, Mexico's reservoirs are 45% full on average — a big improvement over last month, but still less than historical norms.
Mexico City has rainiest June in 21 years
In the past 25 days, more than 220 million cubic meters of water have fallen on the capital, which has caused capitalinos to consider adding a new umbrella to their weekly grocery list.
Grupo Pinsa agrees to conserve Sinaloa watershed in effort to neutralize water footprint
Grupo Pinsa, Sinaloa’s largest employer, signed an agreement with the National Forestry Commission to replenish the upper Presidio River Basin, equivalent to the volume of water used by the company in one year.
A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos
These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?
All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024
Mexico has doubled its trade deficit with China over the past 10 years, with exports of only US $10 billion in 2024, compared to a whopping $129.8 billion in imports.
Mexican auto industry rebounds in June with record production
After contracting the previous five months, the number of light vehicles assembled in Mexico during the first half of 2025 was higher than in any January-June period on record.
Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Road trippers
From the mountains of Oaxaca to the deserts of northern Mexico, Nellie returns with a guide to the best drives in the nation.
Taste of Mexico: Pitahaya
A fruit that tastes incredible and helps your health? Surely it's not true.
The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘anti-gentrification’ protests
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look.
‘Our cash is in limbo’: Readers share how US sanctions on CIBanco, Intercam have...
From the survey responses we received, we got a sense of the frustration and anger of Intercam and CIBanco customers. Here's what readers are doing and saying about this uncertain situation.
Taste of Mexico: Pitahaya
A fruit that tastes incredible and helps your health? Surely it's not true.
Coahuila — Mexico’s newest wine country behemoth: Part 2
Sommelier Diana Serratos continues her deep dive into the vineyards and grapes that make this northern state a titan of viticulture.
What to cook in July: Seasonal Mexican delights off the beaten track
Embrace the flavors of summer in Mexico with our guide to July's freshest produce, featuring recipes for prickly pear, squash blossoms and more.
Strange fruit: Mexico’s weird and wonderful natural treats
The magic of Mexico's biodiversity is as delicious as it is varied.