Wednesday, June 5, 2024

There’s nothing more Mexican than a visit from ‘la cucaracha’

It's a heatwave, and that means cockroaches abound in every home - but here's why there might be more to la cucaracha than meets the eye.
Fun in the water at the Chiquilistlán Falls. Some of the pools are ideal for kids.

Beat the heat in Guadalajara with these natural swimming spots

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With (yet another) heatwave well on the way, Jalisco residents can enjoy these stunning natural pools and keep cool as the mercury soars.
A migrant mother sitting in the entrance to a family sized green camping tent holds a nursing baby in one arm while she checks her cell phone. Her five-year-old daughter crouches in front of her. (Mireya Novo/Cuartoscuro)

Biden order bars asylum claims at Mexico border during migrant surges

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Joe Biden's new executive order instructs Mexico-US border officials to prohibit asylum claims once migrant seven-day averages reach 2,500.
Xóchitl Gálvez with PRI, PAN and PRD leaders

Xóchitl Gálvez and PAN leader say they will challenge ‘state election’

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The opposition candidate and Marko Cortés said they will file challenges against the presidential election, which Gálvez lost by over 30 points.
Fun in the water at the Chiquilistlán Falls. Some of the pools are ideal for kids.

Beat the heat in Guadalajara with these natural swimming spots

0
With (yet another) heatwave well on the way, Jalisco residents can enjoy these stunning natural pools and keep cool as the mercury soars.
A migrant mother sitting in the entrance to a family sized green camping tent holds a nursing baby in one arm while she checks her cell phone. Her five-year-old daughter crouches in front of her. (Mireya Novo/Cuartoscuro)

Biden order bars asylum claims at Mexico border during migrant surges

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Joe Biden's new executive order instructs Mexico-US border officials to prohibit asylum claims once migrant seven-day averages reach 2,500.
Xóchitl Gálvez with PRI, PAN and PRD leaders

Xóchitl Gálvez and PAN leader say they will challenge ‘state election’

5
The opposition candidate and Marko Cortés said they will file challenges against the presidential election, which Gálvez lost by over 30 points.
Katya Echazarreta using a Space suit

Meet Mexico’s first woman in space

1
The first Mexican woman - and youngest female astronaut - to make it into space has made it her mission to help her compatriots do the same.
Yolanda Sánchez, the outgoing mayor of Cotija, Michoacán, was killed in a drive-by shooting on Monday.

Mayor of Michoacán town is murdered the day after elections

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Sánchez was attacked by gunmen near the main square of the town of Cotija on Monday night. Her bodyguard was also killed.
Mexicana airlines jet in the air

Mexicana de Aviación orders 20 Embraer jets to fuel airline’s expansion

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Once Mexicana airlines receives the new Embraer jets, it will be able to offer flights to more Mexican cities and to international destinations.
A cockroach

There’s nothing more Mexican than a visit from ‘la cucaracha’

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It's a heatwave, and that means cockroaches abound in every home - but here's why there might be more to la cucaracha than meets the eye.
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of Mexico's Congress, in the San Lazaro Legislative Palace.

Mexico election results: Morena coalition wins large majorities in Congress

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Morena's coaltion has secured a supermajority in the lower house. Will it also dominate the Senate?
Claudia Sheinbaum at a press conference in 2023

Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? A profile on Mexico’s first woman president

5
She has been a student activist, a scientist, a mother, a mayor and soon, president of Mexico.
Morena gubernatorial candidate Javier May holds hands on stage with his campaign team, as confetti rains down.

Mexico election results: Morena dominates gubernatorial races

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Morena and its allies won six out of eight governerships, some by a wide margin.
Photo of a solar panel during the sunset

Save on your energy bills with solar panels

7
Solar panels offer homeowners the chance to sell their electricity back to the grid, while saving the planet at the same time.
Two portraits, one of Mexico's new president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum and the other of U.S. President Joe Biden.

Joe Biden and other international leaders congratulate Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic win

0
The leaders of Spain, Canada, Guatemala, Venezuela and other countries also posted messages wishing Mexico's president-elect well.
Katya Echazarreta using a Space suit

Meet Mexico’s first woman in space

1
The first Mexican woman - and youngest female astronaut - to make it into space has made it her mission to help her compatriots do the same.
Yolanda Sánchez, the outgoing mayor of Cotija, Michoacán, was killed in a drive-by shooting on Monday.

Mayor of Michoacán town is murdered the day after elections

1
Sánchez was attacked by gunmen near the main square of the town of Cotija on Monday night. Her bodyguard was also killed.
Mexicana airlines jet in the air

Mexicana de Aviación orders 20 Embraer jets to fuel airline’s expansion

0
Once Mexicana airlines receives the new Embraer jets, it will be able to offer flights to more Mexican cities and to international destinations.
A cockroach

There’s nothing more Mexican than a visit from ‘la cucaracha’

2
It's a heatwave, and that means cockroaches abound in every home - but here's why there might be more to la cucaracha than meets the eye.
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of Mexico's Congress, in the San Lazaro Legislative Palace.

Mexico election results: Morena coalition wins large majorities in Congress

0
Morena's coaltion has secured a supermajority in the lower house. Will it also dominate the Senate?
Claudia Sheinbaum at a press conference in 2023

Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? A profile on Mexico’s first woman president

5
She has been a student activist, a scientist, a mother, a mayor and soon, president of Mexico.
Xóchitl Gálvez with PRI, PAN and PRD leaders

Xóchitl Gálvez and PAN leader say they will challenge ‘state election’

5
The opposition candidate and Marko Cortés said they will file challenges against the presidential election, which Gálvez lost by over 30 points.
Yolanda Sánchez, the outgoing mayor of Cotija, Michoacán, was killed in a drive-by shooting on Monday.

Mayor of Michoacán town is murdered the day after elections

1
Sánchez was attacked by gunmen near the main square of the town of Cotija on Monday night. Her bodyguard was also killed.
A woman walks by a sign stating the dollar-peso exchange rate to be 17.90.

Mexican stock exchange and peso take post-election tumble

5
The Mexican stock exchange (BMV) and the peso have seen losses since Sunday's elections as markets react to Morena's sweeping electoral win.
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of Mexico's Congress, in the San Lazaro Legislative Palace.

Mexico election results: Morena coalition wins large majorities in Congress

0
Morena's coaltion has secured a supermajority in the lower house. Will it also dominate the Senate?
Construction workers setting up the metal support rods to a building, an image to illustrate foreign investment in Mexico

Foreign direct investment in Mexico hits historic high in first quarter

0
Foreign investment in Mexico was $20.3B in Q1, an increase of almost $1.7B compared to the same period last year, the Economy Ministry says.

Could Mexican exports be affected by new US tariffs on China? ‘Stay tuned’ says...

4
The Biden administration toughened up tariffs on Chinese imports on Tuesday, which could bring both future complications and benefits for Mexico.
Microchip maker Micron Technology is based out of Boise, Idaho

Semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology coming to Guadalajara

2
The new facility will be the first headquarters in Latin America for the Boise, Idaho-based Micron Technology.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.63
CAD
12.88
The peso was trading at 17.7 to the dollar the morning after Mexico's presidential elections.

Peso depreciates the morning after Mexico’s elections

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Investors perceived greater risk in Mexico as preliminary election results indicate the Morena party sweeping not just the presidency, but also Congress.
Worker in avocado processing plant standing by a large conveyer belt of avocados moving past him.

Land used for avocado farming in Mexico has more than tripled in 40 years

1
Increasing demand for the "green gold" fruit has made avocado farming big business in Mexico, but it's also meant some hefty costs.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
17.63
CAD
12.88
Xóchitl Gálvez with PRI, PAN and PRD leaders

Xóchitl Gálvez and PAN leader say they will challenge ‘state election’

5
The opposition candidate and Marko Cortés said they will file challenges against the presidential election, which Gálvez lost by over 30 points.
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of Mexico's Congress, in the San Lazaro Legislative Palace.

Mexico election results: Morena coalition wins large majorities in Congress

0
Morena's coaltion has secured a supermajority in the lower house. Will it also dominate the Senate?
A cockroach

There’s nothing more Mexican than a visit from ‘la cucaracha’

2
It's a heatwave, and that means cockroaches abound in every home - but here's why there might be more to la cucaracha than meets the eye.
Jacaranda blossoms on Reforma avenue

Retrospective: Japan on Mexico News Daily

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A look back at stories Mexico News Daily has covered on the cultural, artistic, business and food history of Japanese people in Mexico.
Little kid smiling

24 Smiles Vs 3: The real difference between Mexico and the US

28
What separates life in Mexico from life in the United States? The answer may surprise you.
Fun in the water at the Chiquilistlán Falls. Some of the pools are ideal for kids.

Beat the heat in Guadalajara with these natural swimming spots

0
With (yet another) heatwave well on the way, Jalisco residents can enjoy these stunning natural pools and keep cool as the mercury soars.
Mexicana airlines jet in the air

Mexicana de Aviación orders 20 Embraer jets to fuel airline’s expansion

0
Once Mexicana airlines receives the new Embraer jets, it will be able to offer flights to more Mexican cities and to international destinations.
Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort, a luxury hotel in Los Cabos

Defining luxury in new look Los Cabos

5
Now a name synonymous with absolute luxury, Los Cabos came from very humble beginnings indeed.
Jacaranda blossoms on Reforma avenue

Retrospective: Japan on Mexico News Daily

0
A look back at stories Mexico News Daily has covered on the cultural, artistic, business and food history of Japanese people in Mexico.
Little kid smiling

24 Smiles Vs 3: The real difference between Mexico and the US

28
What separates life in Mexico from life in the United States? The answer may surprise you.
Yolanda Sánchez, the outgoing mayor of Cotija, Michoacán, was killed in a drive-by shooting on Monday.

Mayor of Michoacán town is murdered the day after elections

1
Sánchez was attacked by gunmen near the main square of the town of Cotija on Monday night. Her bodyguard was also killed.
A thermometer that reads 42.4 degrees Celsius in Monterrey, Mexico

Third heat wave lingers as hurricane season starts in the Atlantic

2
The northern and coastal regions of Mexico will continue to see high temperatures throughout this week.
Dämadi retirement home

Why you should consider a retirement home in Mexico

6
Thinking about retiring to the sun, but searching for a residence that can accommodate your needs? Look no further than Mexico.
Monterrey skyline

The insider’s guide to investing in real estate in Monterrey

1
Spread majestically between mountains and modernity, Mexico's second city is the perfect place to consider making real estate investments.
Actor Diego Luna, who will receive an award at the Guadalajara Film Festival, hunched over a machine part in a tool workshop in the Star Wars film "Andor"

39th Guadalajara International Film Festival will celebrate Spanish film

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The Guadalajara International Film Festival, which opens June 7, will honor Mexican actor Diego Luna and show over 200 films.
Maestro Rogelio Riojas-Nolasco

Operísima México launches in San Miguel de Allende

0
An exciting new studio heralds a new dawn for Mexican opera and promises to help singers to succeed on the global stage.
A Maya softball player wearing a traditional huipil pitches the ball.

ESPN documentary on Maya women’s softball team to premiere at LA Latino film fest

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“Las Amazonas de Yaxunah,” narrated by Yalitza Aparicio, documents the team's fight for acceptance in their hometown as they compete across Mexico.
Mexican singer Luis Miguel

Things Mexicans love: Luis Miguel

6
A legend on the stage and an enigma off it, Luis Miguel is beloved by every Mexican - and we mean EVERY Mexican.
Mexicana airlines jet in the air

Mexicana de Aviación orders 20 Embraer jets to fuel airline’s expansion

0
Once Mexicana airlines receives the new Embraer jets, it will be able to offer flights to more Mexican cities and to international destinations.
Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort, a luxury hotel in Los Cabos

Defining luxury in new look Los Cabos

5
Now a name synonymous with absolute luxury, Los Cabos came from very humble beginnings indeed.

One of Mexico’s favorite snacks was created by a Japanese immigrant

0
Yoshigei Nakatani arrived in Mexico in 1932 and invented the popular Japanese peanuts that can be found in nearly every tiendita today.
Bug sushi

9 unusual Mexican foods you need to try once

1
Just because some of these ingredients are strange, it doesn't mean that they don't make for an incredible meal.

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.
The town of Taxco at sunset

5 things you probably didn’t know about Mexico’s ‘Silver Capital’

5
This Guerrero town has a long and storied history from mining to tourism - but did you know it's also an official City of Light?
Actor Diego Luna, who will receive an award at the Guadalajara Film Festival, hunched over a machine part in a tool workshop in the Star Wars film "Andor"

39th Guadalajara International Film Festival will celebrate Spanish film

0
The Guadalajara International Film Festival, which opens June 7, will honor Mexican actor Diego Luna and show over 200 films.
Maestro Rogelio Riojas-Nolasco

Operísima México launches in San Miguel de Allende

0
An exciting new studio heralds a new dawn for Mexican opera and promises to help singers to succeed on the global stage.
A migrant mother sitting in the entrance to a family sized green camping tent holds a nursing baby in one arm while she checks her cell phone. Her five-year-old daughter crouches in front of her. (Mireya Novo/Cuartoscuro)

Biden order bars asylum claims at Mexico border during migrant surges

0
Joe Biden's new executive order instructs Mexico-US border officials to prohibit asylum claims once migrant seven-day averages reach 2,500.
Yolanda Sánchez, the outgoing mayor of Cotija, Michoacán, was killed in a drive-by shooting on Monday.

Mayor of Michoacán town is murdered the day after elections

1
Sánchez was attacked by gunmen near the main square of the town of Cotija on Monday night. Her bodyguard was also killed.
A thermometer that reads 42.4 degrees Celsius in Monterrey, Mexico

Third heat wave lingers as hurricane season starts in the Atlantic

2
The northern and coastal regions of Mexico will continue to see high temperatures throughout this week.

Add a Mexican flair to Japanese cuisine in your own kitchen!

0
While Japanese and Mexican cuisine might seem different on the surface, one chef has learned to combine them - with delicious results.

One of Mexico’s favorite snacks was created by a Japanese immigrant

0
Yoshigei Nakatani arrived in Mexico in 1932 and invented the popular Japanese peanuts that can be found in nearly every tiendita today.
Bug sushi

9 unusual Mexican foods you need to try once

1
Just because some of these ingredients are strange, it doesn't mean that they don't make for an incredible meal.
Photo of a solar panel during the sunset

Save on your energy bills with solar panels

7
Solar panels offer homeowners the chance to sell their electricity back to the grid, while saving the planet at the same time.
Dämadi retirement home

Why you should consider a retirement home in Mexico

6
Thinking about retiring to the sun, but searching for a residence that can accommodate your needs? Look no further than Mexico.
Monterrey skyline

The insider’s guide to investing in real estate in Monterrey

1
Spread majestically between mountains and modernity, Mexico's second city is the perfect place to consider making real estate investments.

The insider’s guide to investing in real estate in Mérida

3
The sunny Yucatán capital is home to some incredible neighborhoods - where in the city will your next property be located?

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.
Construction workers setting up the metal support rods to a building, an image to illustrate foreign investment in Mexico

Foreign direct investment in Mexico hits historic high in first quarter

0
Foreign investment in Mexico was $20.3B in Q1, an increase of almost $1.7B compared to the same period last year, the Economy Ministry says.

Could Mexican exports be affected by new US tariffs on China? ‘Stay tuned’ says...

4
The Biden administration toughened up tariffs on Chinese imports on Tuesday, which could bring both future complications and benefits for Mexico.
Microchip maker Micron Technology is based out of Boise, Idaho

Semiconductor manufacturer Micron Technology coming to Guadalajara

2
The new facility will be the first headquarters in Latin America for the Boise, Idaho-based Micron Technology.
Xóchitl Gálvez with PRI, PAN and PRD leaders

Xóchitl Gálvez and PAN leader say they will challenge ‘state election’

5
The opposition candidate and Marko Cortés said they will file challenges against the presidential election, which Gálvez lost by over 30 points.
Yolanda Sánchez, the outgoing mayor of Cotija, Michoacán, was killed in a drive-by shooting on Monday.

Mayor of Michoacán town is murdered the day after elections

1
Sánchez was attacked by gunmen near the main square of the town of Cotija on Monday night. Her bodyguard was also killed.
A woman walks by a sign stating the dollar-peso exchange rate to be 17.90.

Mexican stock exchange and peso take post-election tumble

5
The Mexican stock exchange (BMV) and the peso have seen losses since Sunday's elections as markets react to Morena's sweeping electoral win.
Mariachis in a square in Toluca

The magic of music in Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

8
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares recent experiences of the magic of music in Mexico and how much it's a part of daily life.
Waiters carrying trays in a hotel

Is Mexico getting too expensive too fast?

28
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek explains how increased wages without increased productivity can cause serious problems for businesses.
Store lit with a candle

The Mexican Stress Test: How do you think you would do?

24
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares how he and his wife respond to the inevitable challenges of life in Mexico.
Mariachis in a square in Toluca

The magic of music in Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

8
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares recent experiences of the magic of music in Mexico and how much it's a part of daily life.
Waiters carrying trays in a hotel

Is Mexico getting too expensive too fast?

28
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek explains how increased wages without increased productivity can cause serious problems for businesses.
Store lit with a candle

The Mexican Stress Test: How do you think you would do?

24
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares how he and his wife respond to the inevitable challenges of life in Mexico.