Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The last potter: Nicanora Valdez’s vanishing legacy in clay

Nicanora Valdez carries on a pottery tradition her grandfather taught her father and her father taught her. But now in her eighties, she's facing the end of her family's legacy.
Informative text with logo about Sundance Festival in CDMX.

Sundance Film Festival returns to Mexico City next weekend

0
The world-renowned Sundance Film Festival is returning for a second CDMX edition with 15 features, five shorts and filmmaker panels at Cinépolis theaters, May 29–June 1.

Sheinbaum vows to deliver justice in double homicide of government aides: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

0
The president was informed of the murders in Mexico City during her Tuesday morning press conference, where she confirmed the details and conveyed condolences to the families of the victims on behalf of the federal government.
Viridiana Álvarez

Mexican mountaineer sets Guinness Record after conquering world’s highest peaks and summits

5
Viridiana Álvarez, 39, from the city of Aguascalientes, is the first woman to summit all of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters and the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent.
Informative text with logo about Sundance Festival in CDMX.

Sundance Film Festival returns to Mexico City next weekend

0
The world-renowned Sundance Film Festival is returning for a second CDMX edition with 15 features, five shorts and filmmaker panels at Cinépolis theaters, May 29–June 1.

Sheinbaum vows to deliver justice in double homicide of government aides: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

0
The president was informed of the murders in Mexico City during her Tuesday morning press conference, where she confirmed the details and conveyed condolences to the families of the victims on behalf of the federal government.
Viridiana Álvarez

Mexican mountaineer sets Guinness Record after conquering world’s highest peaks and summits

5
Viridiana Álvarez, 39, from the city of Aguascalientes, is the first woman to summit all of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters and the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent.
Tata Mexico

Global auto suppliers Katcon and Tata establish joint venture in Monterrey

0
The joint venture in Mexico will produce components for passenger and commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors and off-road vehicles for the North American automotive and industrial markets.
Climbers on the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan.

After 5 years, tourists can once again climb Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Moon

0
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced the decision as part of efforts to boost tourism in the Teotihuacán Valley.
A man stands working on a pencil drawing mounted on a wall.

At this San Miguel artists’ retreat, creatives forge a link with locals

0
Camino al Arte’s artists' residency in Atotonilco offers creatives a peaceful retreat and a chance to make a real impact on the local community.
Fingers covered in small pieces of plastic

Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics?

5
Has a global effort helped a Guanajuato company created a biodegradable plastic cup using cutting-edge technology?
Peso gaining on dollar

Peso has gained nearly 8% on US dollar since Trump’s inauguration

0
At 19.26 to the dollar, the peso hasn't been stronger since October 2024, shortly after President Claudia Sheinbaum took office.
Sheinbaum May 19

Sheinbaum welcomes new ambassadors and counts down to June 1: Monday’s mañanera recapped

0
The letters of credence from new ambassadors to Mexico and the upcoming judicial elections were among the topics President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke about on Monday.
Palacio de Hierro building

Over 20 businesses sign agreement to sell more products ‘Made in Mexico’

4
Some of the brands that agreed with the Economy Ministry to boost the domestic content of their inventory are Chedraui, Palacio de Hierro, The Home Depot and Amazon.
An elderly man and woman holding each other and posing for the camera outside against a Mexican tiled wall.

Gloria Bellack: From international skater to Zihuatanejo philanthropist

6
Meet the remarkable expat behind Zihuatanejo’s highly successful children’s charity and the beloved Sailfest fundraiser.
oil barrels

Anti-corruption chief reveals sophisticated fuel tax evasion network costing Mexico billions

3
The federal government has identified a transnational network of "high prestige" companies that evade taxes on imported fuel, known as "huachicol fiscal," with annual losses estimated at US $5.2 billion.
An elderly woman in a rustic backyard pottery workshop forms a ball of clay into a large bowl by hand without a potting wheel. The photo is a triptrych that shows different stages of her process in making the bowl.

The last potter: Nicanora Valdez’s vanishing legacy in clay

3
Nicanora Valdez carries on a pottery tradition her grandfather taught her father and her father taught her. But now in her eighties, she's facing the end of her family's legacy.
A multiple choice quiz

The brand new Mexico News Daily weekly news quiz

8
Have you been following the events of the last 7 days? Put your knowledge to the test in our brand new MND news quiz of the week!
Carlos Slim Helú

Is Mexico’s richest man Sheinbaum’s secret weapon?

4
Our "Who's Who" series takes a look at a titan of industry and a key player in Mexican politics — on both sides of the border.
Tata Mexico

Global auto suppliers Katcon and Tata establish joint venture in Monterrey

0
The joint venture in Mexico will produce components for passenger and commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors and off-road vehicles for the North American automotive and industrial markets.
Climbers on the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan.

After 5 years, tourists can once again climb Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Moon

0
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced the decision as part of efforts to boost tourism in the Teotihuacán Valley.
A man stands working on a pencil drawing mounted on a wall.

At this San Miguel artists’ retreat, creatives forge a link with locals

0
Camino al Arte’s artists' residency in Atotonilco offers creatives a peaceful retreat and a chance to make a real impact on the local community.
Fingers covered in small pieces of plastic

Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics?

5
Has a global effort helped a Guanajuato company created a biodegradable plastic cup using cutting-edge technology?
Peso gaining on dollar

Peso has gained nearly 8% on US dollar since Trump’s inauguration

0
At 19.26 to the dollar, the peso hasn't been stronger since October 2024, shortly after President Claudia Sheinbaum took office.
Sheinbaum May 19

Sheinbaum welcomes new ambassadors and counts down to June 1: Monday’s mañanera recapped

0
The letters of credence from new ambassadors to Mexico and the upcoming judicial elections were among the topics President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke about on Monday.
Tata Mexico

Global auto suppliers Katcon and Tata establish joint venture in Monterrey

0
The joint venture in Mexico will produce components for passenger and commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors and off-road vehicles for the North American automotive and industrial markets.
A welcome sign to Tijuana, Mexico

Observations from my recent US-Mexico border crossings: A perspective from our CEO

28
After crossing Mexico's highly fortified land border with the U.S., Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the complicated dynamics of the border zone.
A Mexican family eats food together and enjoys a meal

Mexico is a top 10 happiest country. Is it the food? A perspective from our...

8
Sharing meals has helped make Mexico one the world's happiest countries — and it doesn't hurt that the food is so darn good, Travis Bembenek writes.
A sculpture depicts an eagle devouring a snake atop a nopal cactus, as seen on Mexico's national coat of arms.

Don’t tread on me, Mexican style: A perspective from our CEO

20
While Americans hold tight to their personal independence, attitudes are different south of the U.S. border, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Men in black suits parade down a San Miguel de Allende street holding a figure of Christ on the cross over their heads.

Why holidays in Mexico hit differently: A perspective from our CEO

10
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the power of Mexico's communal holiday traditions.
Tata Mexico

Global auto suppliers Katcon and Tata establish joint venture in Monterrey

0
The joint venture in Mexico will produce components for passenger and commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors and off-road vehicles for the North American automotive and industrial markets.
Two photos, one of Mexican President Sheinbaum and one of Canada PM Mark Carney

Sheinbaum and Canadian PM discuss trade priorities as USMCA review timeline accelerates

4
Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are likely to begin talks on the free trade deal before year's end.
The Mexican auto parts industry

Report: Only 8% of Mexican auto parts manufacturers face new US tariffs

0
The National Auto Parts Industry (INA) reported that 92% of the Mexican auto parts sector will escape new tariffs from the United States, as nearly all manufacturing complies with current trade rules.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.27
CAD
13.86
Palacio de Hierro building

Over 20 businesses sign agreement to sell more products ‘Made in Mexico’

4
Some of the brands that agreed with the Economy Ministry to boost the domestic content of their inventory are Chedraui, Palacio de Hierro, The Home Depot and Amazon.
oil barrels

Anti-corruption chief reveals sophisticated fuel tax evasion network costing Mexico billions

3
The federal government has identified a transnational network of "high prestige" companies that evade taxes on imported fuel, known as "huachicol fiscal," with annual losses estimated at US $5.2 billion.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.27
CAD
13.86
Sheinbaum May 19

Sheinbaum welcomes new ambassadors and counts down to June 1: Monday’s mañanera recapped

0
The letters of credence from new ambassadors to Mexico and the upcoming judicial elections were among the topics President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke about on Monday.
Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Why do US agencies vet Mexican police? Friday’s mañanera recapped

3
President Sheinbaum addressed questions about bilateral security collaboration, media criticism and the proposed U.S. remittance tax at her Friday presser.

Sheinbaum vows to deliver justice in double homicide of government aides:...

0
The president was informed of the murders in Mexico City during her Tuesday morning press conference, where she confirmed the details and conveyed condolences to the families of the victims on behalf of the federal government.
An elderly woman in a rustic backyard pottery workshop forms a ball of clay into a large bowl by hand without a potting wheel. The photo is a triptrych that shows different stages of her process in making the bowl.

The last potter: Nicanora Valdez’s vanishing legacy in clay

3
Nicanora Valdez carries on a pottery tradition her grandfather taught her father and her father taught her. But now in her eighties, she's facing the end of her family's legacy.
A crowd in St. Peter's Square watching the first public address of Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Above their shoulders, an exuberant Mexican man holds a Mexican flag in front of his chest as he watches.

The new pope, Mexico and me

5
Meet the new boss, same as... wait. What do Pope Leo XIV's Latin American credentials mean to a deeply religious nation like Mexico?
Tropical Storm Carlotta satellite image

Preparing for hurricane season in Baja California Sur

0
Is your trip threatened by a storm? Here's a local's guide to how to prepare.
Climbers on the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan.

After 5 years, tourists can once again climb Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Moon

0
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced the decision as part of efforts to boost tourism in the Teotihuacán Valley.
A sign in Puerto Vallarta indicating a bus hub with a icon of a man driving a bus pulling up to a bus stop sign and the word "Autobuses" on top of the sign.

Everything you need to know about the Puerto Vallarta bus system

1
Explore the Bay of Banderas in style, comfort and convenience thanks to the city's criminally underrated municipal bus service.
A white sand beach with turquoise water and condo towers in the Riviera Maya

Quintana Roo seeks to expand beach restoration efforts across the Riviera Maya

1
Some of the Riviera Maya's most iconic beaches are disappearing due to coastal development and extreme weather. Now, the state is taking action.
A crowd in St. Peter's Square watching the first public address of Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Above their shoulders, an exuberant Mexican man holds a Mexican flag in front of his chest as he watches.

The new pope, Mexico and me

5
Meet the new boss, same as... wait. What do Pope Leo XIV's Latin American credentials mean to a deeply religious nation like Mexico?
Tropical Storm Carlotta satellite image

Preparing for hurricane season in Baja California Sur

0
Is your trip threatened by a storm? Here's a local's guide to how to prepare.
A Mexican family eats food together and enjoys a meal

Mexico is a top 10 happiest country. Is it the food? A perspective from our...

8
Sharing meals has helped make Mexico one the world's happiest countries — and it doesn't hurt that the food is so darn good, Travis Bembenek writes.
A sculpture depicts an eagle devouring a snake atop a nopal cactus, as seen on Mexico's national coat of arms.

Don’t tread on me, Mexican style: A perspective from our CEO

20
While Americans hold tight to their personal independence, attitudes are different south of the U.S. border, Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Man in shorts and no shirt in Jiutepec, Mexico, doing tricks on a skateboard in a skate park. There are no other people in the park.

How Morelos turned urban decay into a sustainable community hub

0
Respecting the endemic natural environment, Jiutepec, Morelos' CIVAC Linear Park is an example of beauty, intelligent design and sustainability that has been embraced by residents.
cenote

Real estate developer Muúk Karant to unveil Mexico’s first museum in a cenote

1
A planned residential development just outside the colonial city of Valladolid will include four natural underground pools, one with more than 300 cultural artifacts on display.
A man stands working on a pencil drawing mounted on a wall.

At this San Miguel artists’ retreat, creatives forge a link with locals

0
Camino al Arte’s artists' residency in Atotonilco offers creatives a peaceful retreat and a chance to make a real impact on the local community.
An AI image of an Olmec style statue holding up an ear of corn to the sunlight

Who were Mexico’s ‘Corn People’?

1
One of Mexico's oldest civilizations, their inventions — from chocolate to ballgames — impacted the cultures of later peoples like the Olmecs, Maya and Mexica.
Fingers covered in small pieces of plastic

Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics?

5
Has a global effort helped a Guanajuato company created a biodegradable plastic cup using cutting-edge technology?
An elderly man and woman holding each other and posing for the camera outside against a Mexican tiled wall.

Gloria Bellack: From international skater to Zihuatanejo philanthropist

6
Meet the remarkable expat behind Zihuatanejo’s highly successful children’s charity and the beloved Sailfest fundraiser.
A sign in Puerto Vallarta indicating a bus hub with a icon of a man driving a bus pulling up to a bus stop sign and the word "Autobuses" on top of the sign.

Everything you need to know about the Puerto Vallarta bus system

1
Explore the Bay of Banderas in style, comfort and convenience thanks to the city's criminally underrated municipal bus service.
A white sand beach with turquoise water and condo towers in the Riviera Maya

Quintana Roo seeks to expand beach restoration efforts across the Riviera Maya

1
Some of the Riviera Maya's most iconic beaches are disappearing due to coastal development and extreme weather. Now, the state is taking action.
An outdoor restaurant with lots of vegetation in the foreground, including sunflowers. In the background, one can see waitstaff in black aprons and white shirts at work.

Where are Los Cabos restaurants getting their fresh, organic ingredients? Right at home

2
Looking for sustainable farm-to-table dining in Los Cabos? Here’s how its chefs and farmers are bringing fresh, local food to your table.
A bowl of mole de olla displayed close up in the center of a table in a food photography style. On the table are also a potholder made of natural fibers and a traditional woven Mexican textile featuring multicolor thin striping.

Taste of Mexico: Mole de olla

0
Grandmothers love it, the young run from it, everyone else is pulled into its delicious trap, but mole de olla comes for us all in the end.
To the relief of Texas farmers and ranchers, the USDA said that the new U.S.-Mexico water pact "solidified a plan for immediate and short-term" water deliveries from the Rio Grande.

Mexico reaches agreement to send more water to southern US

8
The U.S. government had been pressuring the Mexican government to send more water to Texas, to which it owes a huge quantity of water under the terms of a 1944 bilateral treaty.
The La Boquilla dam half full under sunny skies

Drought paralyzes northern states’ water deliveries to US: ‘No one is obligated to do...

3
In the past five years, Mexico has sent less than 30% of the water required by a 1944 treaty with the U.S., in good part because resources are increasingly scarce.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Informative text with logo about Sundance Festival in CDMX.

Sundance Film Festival returns to Mexico City next weekend

0
The world-renowned Sundance Film Festival is returning for a second CDMX edition with 15 features, five shorts and filmmaker panels at Cinépolis theaters, May 29–June 1.
A man stands working on a pencil drawing mounted on a wall.

At this San Miguel artists’ retreat, creatives forge a link with locals

0
Camino al Arte’s artists' residency in Atotonilco offers creatives a peaceful retreat and a chance to make a real impact on the local community.
An AI image of an Olmec style statue holding up an ear of corn to the sunlight

Who were Mexico’s ‘Corn People’?

1
One of Mexico's oldest civilizations, their inventions — from chocolate to ballgames — impacted the cultures of later peoples like the Olmecs, Maya and Mexica.
Viridiana Álvarez

Mexican mountaineer sets Guinness Record after conquering world’s highest peaks and summits

5
Viridiana Álvarez, 39, from the city of Aguascalientes, is the first woman to summit all of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters and the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each continent.
Fingers covered in small pieces of plastic

Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics?

5
Has a global effort helped a Guanajuato company created a biodegradable plastic cup using cutting-edge technology?
An elderly man and woman holding each other and posing for the camera outside against a Mexican tiled wall.

Gloria Bellack: From international skater to Zihuatanejo philanthropist

6
Meet the remarkable expat behind Zihuatanejo’s highly successful children’s charity and the beloved Sailfest fundraiser.
Peso gaining on dollar

Peso has gained nearly 8% on US dollar since Trump’s inauguration

0
At 19.26 to the dollar, the peso hasn't been stronger since October 2024, shortly after President Claudia Sheinbaum took office.
2 aides killed in Benito Juárez, Mexico City

Mayor’s personal secretary and advisor murdered in Mexico City

7
The two victims, close aides of Mayor Clara Brugada, had worked with the ruling Morena party for several years.
red umbrella in the rain

Start of rainy season to bring relief from high temperatures across Mexico

3
A much-needed change in weather is on tap for much of Mexico, as the current heat wave is expected to give way to wetter, cooler weather by Wednesday.
Damaged ship by a bridge

Mexico mourns young cadets killed in Brooklyn Bridge accident

10
It is still unclear what caused the Mexican training ship Cuauhtémoc to hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, which lay in the opposite direction of its planned course.

7 award-winning architects with buildings in Mexico

3
Considered architecture's highest honor, the Pritzer is like a Nobel Prize for architecture — and you can see some of the winners' work in Mexico.
Man in shorts and no shirt in Jiutepec, Mexico, doing tricks on a skateboard in a skate park. There are no other people in the park.

How Morelos turned urban decay into a sustainable community hub

0
Respecting the endemic natural environment, Jiutepec, Morelos' CIVAC Linear Park is an example of beauty, intelligent design and sustainability that has been embraced by residents.
cenote

Real estate developer Muúk Karant to unveil Mexico’s first museum in a cenote

1
A planned residential development just outside the colonial city of Valladolid will include four natural underground pools, one with more than 300 cultural artifacts on display.
a dog lies down by a dry reservoir

Drought conditions affect 46% of Mexico, marking improvement from 2024

1
In May 2024, drought affected 70.76% of Mexico’s territory, with 51% experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought.
To the relief of Texas farmers and ranchers, the USDA said that the new U.S.-Mexico water pact "solidified a plan for immediate and short-term" water deliveries from the Rio Grande.

Mexico reaches agreement to send more water to southern US

8
The U.S. government had been pressuring the Mexican government to send more water to Texas, to which it owes a huge quantity of water under the terms of a 1944 bilateral treaty.
The La Boquilla dam half full under sunny skies

Drought paralyzes northern states’ water deliveries to US: ‘No one is obligated to do...

3
In the past five years, Mexico has sent less than 30% of the water required by a 1944 treaty with the U.S., in good part because resources are increasingly scarce.

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.

What do I need to know before undergoing laser skin treatment in Mexico?

0
Medical expert Dr. Lara returns to share her advice on how to find the best laser skin treatments in Mexico.

Beauty and wellness apps to help you look and feel great anywhere, any time

0
From destination wedding makeup to relaxing couples massages, these apps let you pamper yourself in style, anytime or anywhere.
Tata Mexico

Global auto suppliers Katcon and Tata establish joint venture in Monterrey

0
The joint venture in Mexico will produce components for passenger and commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors and off-road vehicles for the North American automotive and industrial markets.
Two photos, one of Mexican President Sheinbaum and one of Canada PM Mark Carney

Sheinbaum and Canadian PM discuss trade priorities as USMCA review timeline accelerates

4
Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are likely to begin talks on the free trade deal before year's end.
The Mexican auto parts industry

Report: Only 8% of Mexican auto parts manufacturers face new US tariffs

0
The National Auto Parts Industry (INA) reported that 92% of the Mexican auto parts sector will escape new tariffs from the United States, as nearly all manufacturing complies with current trade rules.
An elderly woman in a rustic backyard pottery workshop forms a ball of clay into a large bowl by hand without a potting wheel. The photo is a triptrych that shows different stages of her process in making the bowl.

The last potter: Nicanora Valdez’s vanishing legacy in clay

3
Nicanora Valdez carries on a pottery tradition her grandfather taught her father and her father taught her. But now in her eighties, she's facing the end of her family's legacy.
A multiple choice quiz

The brand new Mexico News Daily weekly news quiz

8
Have you been following the events of the last 7 days? Put your knowledge to the test in our brand new MND news quiz of the week!
Carlos Slim Helú

Is Mexico’s richest man Sheinbaum’s secret weapon?

4
Our "Who's Who" series takes a look at a titan of industry and a key player in Mexican politics — on both sides of the border.
Young man with hat in front of a pyramid in Mexico

MrBeast’s Chichén Itzá video scrutinized by Mexican public, officials

3
MrBeast's YouTube video “I Survived 100 Hours In An Ancient Temple” has amassed more than 55.7 million views in four days.
A slice of lemon cake with whipped cream and a fork

The United States’ favorite dessert, Mexican style

1
The only thing that's better than America's favorite is the Mexican version, trust us.
An outdoor restaurant with lots of vegetation in the foreground, including sunflowers. In the background, one can see waitstaff in black aprons and white shirts at work.

Where are Los Cabos restaurants getting their fresh, organic ingredients? Right at home

2
Looking for sustainable farm-to-table dining in Los Cabos? Here’s how its chefs and farmers are bringing fresh, local food to your table.
A bowl of mole de olla displayed close up in the center of a table in a food photography style. On the table are also a potholder made of natural fibers and a traditional woven Mexican textile featuring multicolor thin striping.

Taste of Mexico: Mole de olla

0
Grandmothers love it, the young run from it, everyone else is pulled into its delicious trap, but mole de olla comes for us all in the end.

What foods would disappear if Mexico banned synthetic food dyes?

1
If Mexico adopted a similar stance to the U.S.' plans to ban eight synthetic food dyes, the nation's rainbow of iconic candies and snacks would face a reckoning.