Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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.
public housing in Mexico City

Mexico City’s mayor unveils housing program to reduce impacts of gentrification

1
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

Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment 

1
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
China-Mexico trade

Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024

0
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.
public housing in Mexico City

Mexico City’s mayor unveils housing program to reduce impacts of gentrification

1
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

Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment 

1
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
China-Mexico trade

Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024

0
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.
BETA Version - Powered by Perplexity
Waders frolicking in the ocean

Tourism to Mexico continues to climb, but fewer visitors are arriving by air

0
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.
lifeguards restarin a crocodile on a beach

Puerto Vallarta on crocodile alert as encounters with humans increase

2
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 and Jeffrey Lichtman

Sheinbaum files defamation lawsuit after lawyer for ‘Los Chapitos’ calls the president a cartel...

5
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. 
A man swimming with two dolphins at Delfiniti Ixtapa dolphinarium

What was a visit to one of Mexico’s banned dolphin shows really like?

2
The shows have made headlines in recent weeks, but what was experiencing one actually like and how were the creatures cared for?
A collage-style promotional image for the series "Serpientes y Escaleras" (Snakes and Ladders), one of the best Mexican TV series in 2025. In the center, actress Cecilia Suarez, who has dark hair and orange-framed glasses, smiles faintly as she looks into the camera. Around her are smaller panels featuring a man in a suit, a woman looking down and a young man with dyed hair. Green and pink snakes are visible in the corners of the central image.

From prison dramas to black comedies, a look at 2025’s best Mexican TV series...

0
Carolina Alvarado is your guide to four new standout Mexican TV series that have captured both critical praise and massive audience attention this year.
Isaac del Toro, Tour of Austria

Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro conquers Tour of Austria

0
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.
U.S. President Trump

US announces 30% tariff on Mexican goods as bilateral talks continue

17
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 mexico

Tomato tariff takes effect, threatening Mexican exports and jobs

0
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.
Street protest with US flags

Mexicans’ opinion of the United States has soured drastically since Trump took office

21
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. 
Cenote Suytun, Yucatán

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Road trippers

6
From the mountains of Oaxaca to the deserts of northern Mexico, Nellie returns with a guide to the best drives in the nation.
Pitahaya Dragon Fruit

Taste of Mexico: Pitahaya

1
A fruit that tastes incredible and helps your health? Surely it's not true.

The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘anti-gentrification’ protests

61
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look.
Waders frolicking in the ocean

Tourism to Mexico continues to climb, but fewer visitors are arriving by air

0
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.
lifeguards restarin a crocodile on a beach

Puerto Vallarta on crocodile alert as encounters with humans increase

2
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 and Jeffrey Lichtman

Sheinbaum files defamation lawsuit after lawyer for ‘Los Chapitos’ calls the president a cartel ‘PR arm’

5
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. 
A man swimming with two dolphins at Delfiniti Ixtapa dolphinarium

What was a visit to one of Mexico’s banned dolphin shows really like?

2
The shows have made headlines in recent weeks, but what was experiencing one actually like and how were the creatures cared for?
A collage-style promotional image for the series "Serpientes y Escaleras" (Snakes and Ladders), one of the best Mexican TV series in 2025. In the center, actress Cecilia Suarez, who has dark hair and orange-framed glasses, smiles faintly as she looks into the camera. Around her are smaller panels featuring a man in a suit, a woman looking down and a young man with dyed hair. Green and pink snakes are visible in the corners of the central image.

From prison dramas to black comedies, a look at 2025’s best Mexican TV series — so far 

0
Carolina Alvarado is your guide to four new standout Mexican TV series that have captured both critical praise and massive audience attention this year.
Isaac del Toro, Tour of Austria

Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro conquers Tour of Austria

0
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

Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public...

1
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
A man in sunglasses in front of a building entrance sign reading Casa Hogar La Esperanza de Loreto

Kids, tires and turtles: Our CEO’s whirlwind tour of Loreto in Baja California Sur

8
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.
Piles of old newspapers

Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO

9
As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Travis and Tamanna Bembenek raise styrofoam cups to toast with Luis, an elderly Mexican man, on a plane

Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO

22
Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
An AI robot hand reaches out to touch a human hand

How do we make sure that AI doesn’t make us dumber? A perspective from...

18
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

Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment 

1
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
China-Mexico trade

Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024

0
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.
shell of a car on the assembly line

Mexican auto industry rebounds in June with record production

0
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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.80
CAD
13.70
EUR
21.83
China-Mexico trade

Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024

0
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.
U.S. President Trump

US announces 30% tariff on Mexican goods as bilateral talks continue

17
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
Sheinbaum at her morning press conference

Canada tariffs and Mexican artificial intelligence research: Friday’s mañanera recapped

1
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.
President Sheinbaum at the podium of her morning press conference

US again halts imports of Mexican cattle over screwworm concerns: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
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.
anti-gentrification protesters in Mexico City smash a window

Another side of the story: A Mexican perspective on gentrification

23
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

61
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look.
A vibrant Mexican-themed home decor display featuring large artificial cacti, bright green patio furniture, sunflowers, a cow statue, and various rustic lanterns and lighting fixtures, suggesting an eclectic outdoor living space.

Toilets with sinks and neon dog sculptures: The kitschy appeal of Galerias El Triunfo

3
Part store, part surreal, art installation, Galerias El Triunfo has conquered Mexicans' hearts, one kitschy baroque cherub statue at a time.
Waders frolicking in the ocean

Tourism to Mexico continues to climb, but fewer visitors are arriving by air

0
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.
airplane in the air

Copa Airlines to connect Los Cabos with 20+ Latin American cities via Panama hub

0
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

3
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

61
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look.
A vibrant Mexican-themed home decor display featuring large artificial cacti, bright green patio furniture, sunflowers, a cow statue, and various rustic lanterns and lighting fixtures, suggesting an eclectic outdoor living space.

Toilets with sinks and neon dog sculptures: The kitschy appeal of Galerias El Triunfo

3
Part store, part surreal, art installation, Galerias El Triunfo has conquered Mexicans' hearts, one kitschy baroque cherub statue at a time.
Piles of old newspapers

Is long-form journalism dead? A perspective from our CEO

9
As attention spans shrink, a good deep-dive story still has the power to captivate, CEO Travis Bembenek writes.
Travis and Tamanna Bembenek raise styrofoam cups to toast with Luis, an elderly Mexican man, on a plane

Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO

22
Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
A bright, full exterior shot showcases a large, modern luxury home with a rectangular infinity pool in the foreground. The house features a striking contemporary design with white and earth-toned facades, expansive dark-framed windows and sliding glass doors, and multiple levels. A grassy lawn surrounds the pool, and in the distance, other residential buildings and clear skies with scattered clouds are visible.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Check this guide to Mexico’s real estate expos...

0
Prepare yourself for navigating Mexico's thriving property market with our comprehensive guide to the country's top real estate trade fairs.
A modern Mexican courtyard with parquet floor and stone double entrance doors to a home. The three sides around the doors feature modernist abstract colors of stained glass.

A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende

5
Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.
Wixárika Route

Sacred Wixárika route added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

4
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.
Close-up of a historic church in San Miguel de Allende, showcasing its distinctive orange and yellow colors, ornate facade, and bell tower, with a cypress tree in the foreground.

‘The angels brought us’: Couple’s book documents 3 decades of living in San Miguel...

2
"San Miguel de Allende: The Soul of Mexico," by Cathi and Steven House, is a photographic love letter to the picturesque colonial city.
Isaac del Toro, Tour of Austria

Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro conquers Tour of Austria

0
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.
chocolate bars

Government ‘Wellness Chocolate’ is coming soon to a store near you

7
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.
airplane in the air

Copa Airlines to connect Los Cabos with 20+ Latin American cities via Panama hub

0
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

3
Jalisco's hotels are seeing massive investment, with some outstanding new offerings on the way.
A statue of a dinosaur overlooking a vineyard in Coahuila, Mexico

Coahuila — Mexico’s newest wine country behemoth: Part 2

1
Sommelier Diana Serratos continues her deep dive into the vineyards and grapes that make this northern state a titan of viticulture.
A close-up shot of a prickly pear cactus pad with several vibrant fuchsia-colored tuna (prickly pear fruits) growing on it.

What to cook in July: Seasonal Mexican delights off the beaten track

2
Embrace the flavors of summer in Mexico with our guide to July's freshest produce, featuring recipes for prickly pear, squash blossoms and more.
a woman gets caught in the rain in Oaxaca

Mexico City has rainiest June in 21 years

4
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

Grupo Pinsa agrees to conserve Sinaloa watershed in effort to neutralize water footprint

3
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 woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
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

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
A collage-style promotional image for the series "Serpientes y Escaleras" (Snakes and Ladders), one of the best Mexican TV series in 2025. In the center, actress Cecilia Suarez, who has dark hair and orange-framed glasses, smiles faintly as she looks into the camera. Around her are smaller panels featuring a man in a suit, a woman looking down and a young man with dyed hair. Green and pink snakes are visible in the corners of the central image.

From prison dramas to black comedies, a look at 2025’s best Mexican TV series — so far 

0
Carolina Alvarado is your guide to four new standout Mexican TV series that have captured both critical praise and massive audience attention this year.
Wixárika Route

Sacred Wixárika route added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

4
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.
Close-up of a historic church in San Miguel de Allende, showcasing its distinctive orange and yellow colors, ornate facade, and bell tower, with a cypress tree in the foreground.

‘The angels brought us’: Couple’s book documents 3 decades of living in San Miguel de Allende

2
"San Miguel de Allende: The Soul of Mexico," by Cathi and Steven House, is a photographic love letter to the picturesque colonial city.
A man swimming with two dolphins at Delfiniti Ixtapa dolphinarium

What was a visit to one of Mexico’s banned dolphin shows really like?

2
The shows have made headlines in recent weeks, but what was experiencing one actually like and how were the creatures cared for?
Isaac del Toro, Tour of Austria

Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro conquers Tour of Austria

0
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.
chocolate bars

Government ‘Wellness Chocolate’ is coming soon to a store near you

7
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.
public housing in Mexico City

Mexico City’s mayor unveils housing program to reduce impacts of gentrification

1
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.
lifeguards restarin a crocodile on a beach

Puerto Vallarta on crocodile alert as encounters with humans increase

2
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.
Street protest with US flags

Mexicans’ opinion of the United States has soured drastically since Trump took office

21
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. 
Ovidio Guzmán

Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán pleads guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges...

3
Guzmán also admitted to overseeing the production and smuggling of fentanyl and other drugs as part of his plea deal.
A collection of unique, handcrafted Mexican ceramic art pieces in shades of green and yellow, including tall stacked sculptures, vases, bowls, and whimsical figures, arranged on a textured grey surface.

How a Mexico City studio is championing truly fair artisan partnerships

0
Artist Melissa Ávila's interior decor studio's support of Mexican artisans goes far beyond simply collecting and reselling their handicrafts.
A bright, full exterior shot showcases a large, modern luxury home with a rectangular infinity pool in the foreground. The house features a striking contemporary design with white and earth-toned facades, expansive dark-framed windows and sliding glass doors, and multiple levels. A grassy lawn surrounds the pool, and in the distance, other residential buildings and clear skies with scattered clouds are visible.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Check this guide to Mexico’s real estate expos...

0
Prepare yourself for navigating Mexico's thriving property market with our comprehensive guide to the country's top real estate trade fairs.
A modern Mexican courtyard with parquet floor and stone double entrance doors to a home. The three sides around the doors feature modernist abstract colors of stained glass.

A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende

5
Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.
people walk through mexico city with umbrellas, with the latin america tower in the backgound

An unusually rainy June brings drought relief and flooding to Mexico

8
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.
a woman gets caught in the rain in Oaxaca

Mexico City has rainiest June in 21 years

4
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

Grupo Pinsa agrees to conserve Sinaloa watershed in effort to neutralize water footprint

3
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 medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

2
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.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
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

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

Ensenada looks to attract big tech with US $300M in public works investment 

1
The Baja California port and tourist city is focusing on attracting capital in three priority sectors: electronics, biotechnology and green energy.
China-Mexico trade

Mexico’s trade deficit with China reached nearly US $120B in 2024

0
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.
shell of a car on the assembly line

Mexican auto industry rebounds in June with record production

0
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.
Cenote Suytun, Yucatán

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Road trippers

6
From the mountains of Oaxaca to the deserts of northern Mexico, Nellie returns with a guide to the best drives in the nation.
Pitahaya Dragon Fruit

Taste of Mexico: Pitahaya

1
A fruit that tastes incredible and helps your health? Surely it's not true.

The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘anti-gentrification’ protests

61
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look.
withdrawing cash

‘Our cash is in limbo’: Readers share how US sanctions on CIBanco, Intercam have...

39
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.
Pitahaya Dragon Fruit

Taste of Mexico: Pitahaya

1
A fruit that tastes incredible and helps your health? Surely it's not true.
A statue of a dinosaur overlooking a vineyard in Coahuila, Mexico

Coahuila — Mexico’s newest wine country behemoth: Part 2

1
Sommelier Diana Serratos continues her deep dive into the vineyards and grapes that make this northern state a titan of viticulture.
A close-up shot of a prickly pear cactus pad with several vibrant fuchsia-colored tuna (prickly pear fruits) growing on it.

What to cook in July: Seasonal Mexican delights off the beaten track

2
Embrace the flavors of summer in Mexico with our guide to July's freshest produce, featuring recipes for prickly pear, squash blossoms and more.
Pitayas

Strange fruit: Mexico’s weird and wonderful natural treats

6
The magic of Mexico's biodiversity is as delicious as it is varied.