Thursday, June 19, 2025

The social life of Puerto Vallarta: The best clubs for every interest

Puerto Vallarta has no shortage of social clubs, catering to every activity you can imagine.
President Sheinbaum stands behind a podium at her morning press conference

What to do about toxic SpaceX debris washing ashore in Tamaulipas: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum also discussed a proposed Mexico-U.S. trade deal and her experience at the G7 Summit in Canada.
A clandestine oil refinery in Veracruz

Security forces shut down clandestine oil refinery in Veracruz

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Officials also seized 1.2 million liters of stolen fuel in Nuevo León, as the government steps up the fight against fuel trafficking.
Man with face makeup holding flowers

Despite archbishop’s censorship efforts, the Marilyn Manson show will go on in San Luis Potosí

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The controversial rocker's scheduled appearance at the SLP state fair set off an old-fashioned church-state controversy, with the state coming down on the side of free expression.
President Sheinbaum stands behind a podium at her morning press conference

What to do about toxic SpaceX debris washing ashore in Tamaulipas: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum also discussed a proposed Mexico-U.S. trade deal and her experience at the G7 Summit in Canada.
A clandestine oil refinery in Veracruz

Security forces shut down clandestine oil refinery in Veracruz

0
Officials also seized 1.2 million liters of stolen fuel in Nuevo León, as the government steps up the fight against fuel trafficking.
Man with face makeup holding flowers

Despite archbishop’s censorship efforts, the Marilyn Manson show will go on in San Luis...

0
The controversial rocker's scheduled appearance at the SLP state fair set off an old-fashioned church-state controversy, with the state coming down on the side of free expression.
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A rendering shows cargo containers moving along an automated freight corridor guideway above a highway

Startup aims to speed up trade with Monterrey-to-Texas automated freight corridor

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The ambitious US $10-billion project seeks to bypass — and possibly reduce — costly congestion at the biggest Mexico-U.S. commercial border crossing.
Two women in bikinis walk down the beach in Cancun, Quintana Roo, with the city skyline in the background

Quintana Roo on track to rival Las Vegas in total hotel rooms

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A boom in world-class hotel construction along Quintana Roo's coast has lifted the state's room capacity to where it could equal Las Vegas's in five years.
Silvia Delgado, former lawyer to El Chapo, poses for a photo in business attire

El Chapo’s former lawyer wins judgeship in Chihuahua

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As authorities debated how to vet judicial candidates, a former Sinaloa Cartel lawyer was elected to preside over a local criminal court near Ciudad Juárez.
Woman vendor sells groceries at a market

The joys of shopping at your local market

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Fresh ingredients, great community and a sense of tradition make for an unbeatable trip to the store.
Carriages of Mexico's El Chepe train riding through the Copper Canyon.

El Chepe: An epic way to see northern Mexico’s Copper Canyon

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From zip-lining over deep gorges to exploring 17th-century Jesuit towns, El Chepe railway offers an unforgettable journey through Mexico's underappreciated northern wilderness.

Sheinbaum proposes ‘general agreement’ with Trump after G7 return: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum shared details of her most recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, mentioning they agreed to "soon reach an agreement on various issues that concern us today."
people collecting seaweedat the beach

Is sargassum a problem today along the Quintana Roo coast? Yes and no

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Even with all the gloomy predictions of a sargassum invasion, there are some Riviera Maya beaches, including in Cancún, that are sargassum-free this summer.

Hurricane Erick gaining strength as it heads for Guerrero and Oaxaca coasts 

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The Category 2 hurricane is expected to make landfall somewhere between Acapulco and the Oaxaca city of San Pedro Mixtepec on Wednesday night.
At the G7, Sheinbaum appeared between French President Macron and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an official leaders' photo.

Mexico-Canada relations take center stage during Sheinbaum’s G7 visit

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Both President Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized their support for the USMCA and said they were interested in the idea of holding a trilateral meeting that included Trump.
Close-up of a line of white leather Mexican sombreros, all decorated similiarly on the rims with beads and embroidery.

What’s it like at a Mexican charro wedding?

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Though initially hesitant about getting married in a charro wedding, one Mexican woman came to love the way it honored her new husband's cultural heritage.
SimiPet care

Pawsome news: Dr. Simi launches budget-friendly veterinary care in Mexico

5
SimiPet Care offers basic veterinary services for dogs and cats, including vaccinations, deworming, glucose tests, wound care and travel certificates, for the low cost of 75 pesos (US $3.95).
Sheinbaum is one of several leaders who missed out on the opportunity to have a bilateral meeting with Trump at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.

Sheinbaum says Trump meeting is postponed, not canceled after G7 exit

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President Sheinbaum was scheduled to meet in person with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time at the G7, but Trump parted early, citing urgent matters with Israel and Iran.
A rendering shows cargo containers moving along an automated freight corridor guideway above a highway

Startup aims to speed up trade with Monterrey-to-Texas automated freight corridor

0
The ambitious US $10-billion project seeks to bypass — and possibly reduce — costly congestion at the biggest Mexico-U.S. commercial border crossing.
Two women in bikinis walk down the beach in Cancun, Quintana Roo, with the city skyline in the background

Quintana Roo on track to rival Las Vegas in total hotel rooms

0
A boom in world-class hotel construction along Quintana Roo's coast has lifted the state's room capacity to where it could equal Las Vegas's in five years.
Silvia Delgado, former lawyer to El Chapo, poses for a photo in business attire

El Chapo’s former lawyer wins judgeship in Chihuahua

0
As authorities debated how to vet judicial candidates, a former Sinaloa Cartel lawyer was elected to preside over a local criminal court near Ciudad Juárez.
Woman vendor sells groceries at a market

The joys of shopping at your local market

1
Fresh ingredients, great community and a sense of tradition make for an unbeatable trip to the store.
Carriages of Mexico's El Chepe train riding through the Copper Canyon.

El Chepe: An epic way to see northern Mexico’s Copper Canyon

3
From zip-lining over deep gorges to exploring 17th-century Jesuit towns, El Chepe railway offers an unforgettable journey through Mexico's underappreciated northern wilderness.

Sheinbaum proposes ‘general agreement’ with Trump after G7 return: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

1
Sheinbaum shared details of her most recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, mentioning they agreed to "soon reach an agreement on various issues that concern us today."
A rendering shows cargo containers moving along an automated freight corridor guideway above a highway

Startup aims to speed up trade with Monterrey-to-Texas automated freight corridor

0
The ambitious US $10-billion project seeks to bypass — and possibly reduce — costly congestion at the biggest Mexico-U.S. commercial border crossing.
Protesters with Mexican flags and signs stand in front of a wall of California National Guard troops

My thoughts on the US protests: A perspective from our CEO

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Illegal immigration, ICE raids and civil unrest are shaking up the U.S. What does it all mean for Mexico and for immigrant communities?
Nellie Huang, a woman with a tattoo of the world map on her arm takes a selfie in a Yucatán Peninsula forest.

From visiting 150 countries in 20 years, to living in Mexico and writing for...

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After countless globe-trotting adventures, Nellie Huang — MND's new travel writer — will share what makes Mexico so special.
Claudia Sheinbaum with a serious expression and a Mexican flag

Claudia versus the cartels: A perspective from our CEO

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek assesses the Sheinbaum administration's progress — or lack thereof — against Mexico's powerful cartels.
GAC Chinese cars sit on a stage in a Mexican showroom in front of a banner reading "GAC Hybrid: Mas confiabilidad"

Claudia’s Chinese car conundrum: A perspective from our CEO

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Travis Bembenek talks with auto consultant Michael Dunne about how Mexico can navigate getting caught in the crossfire of a trade war.
A rendering shows cargo containers moving along an automated freight corridor guideway above a highway

Startup aims to speed up trade with Monterrey-to-Texas automated freight corridor

0
The ambitious US $10-billion project seeks to bypass — and possibly reduce — costly congestion at the biggest Mexico-U.S. commercial border crossing.
night in Monterrey

Foreign investment is up in a key nearshoring state, despite threat of US tariffs

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Companies based in the U.S. committed more than half of the total foreign direct investment announced in Nuevo León during the first quarter of 2025.
warehoused refrigerators

Mexican home appliance manufacturers brace for even more US tariffs

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Manufactured goods subject to the U.S. 50% steel tariffs now include refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and stoves, among others.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.03
CAD
13.90
Mexican flag waving from a pole

Mexico moves up a notch on Swiss competitiveness ranking 

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The Swiss academic institution IMD, which considers social and cultural factors as well as the usual economic indicators in its ranking, found Mexico to be the third most competitive country in Latin America.
men in suits seated around a conference table at G7

At the G7, Sheinbaum courts Canadian business leaders

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The president's first meeting at the G7 was with the Business Council of Canada, whose leaders had urged Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to extend an invitation to Mexico.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.03
CAD
13.90

Sheinbaum proposes ‘general agreement’ with Trump after G7 return: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

1
Sheinbaum shared details of her most recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, mentioning they agreed to "soon reach an agreement on various issues that concern us today."
On her second day at the mañanera podium, Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez coordinated a call from the Civil Protection Minister about Tropical Storm Erick, which is quickly strengthening off the coast of Guerrero.

A license for deportees who drive themselves back to Mexico? Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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The Interior Minister gave an update on Sheinbaum's schedule at the G7 and answered a question about whether Mexicans in the United States could safely deport themselves using a vehicle purchased in the U.S.
Aerial view of Puerto Vallarta and coastline

The social life of Puerto Vallarta: The best clubs for every interest

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Puerto Vallarta has no shortage of social clubs, catering to every activity you can imagine.
Aerial view of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with colonial architecture dominated by tall church steeples and Moorish-style Spanish domed cupolas dotting the skyline.

Gracias a la vida: Finding my gratitude in San Miguel de Allende’s civility

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A Canadian expat reflects on how his winter stays in San Miguel de Allende offer a master class in civility and frequently remind him to be grateful.
A tanned woman in a sundress and straw hat seen from the back as she looks up at massive pillars of an pre-Hispanic Indigenous structure in Mexico

After traveling to 150 countries, I chose to live in Mexico. Here’s why.

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Mexico News Daily's newest travel correspondent has seen more of the world than most, but she decided to call Mexico home. Learn why.
Two women in bikinis walk down the beach in Cancun, Quintana Roo, with the city skyline in the background

Quintana Roo on track to rival Las Vegas in total hotel rooms

0
A boom in world-class hotel construction along Quintana Roo's coast has lifted the state's room capacity to where it could equal Las Vegas's in five years.
Carriages of Mexico's El Chepe train riding through the Copper Canyon.

El Chepe: An epic way to see northern Mexico’s Copper Canyon

3
From zip-lining over deep gorges to exploring 17th-century Jesuit towns, El Chepe railway offers an unforgettable journey through Mexico's underappreciated northern wilderness.
Will Puerto Vallarta soon become the new Cancún for domestic vacationers?

Passenger traffic to Puerto Vallarta on the rise as Cancún reports continued decline

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In May, overall passenger traffic to Cancún fell by 4.2%, whereas in Puerto Vallarta, traffic was up 1.1% YOY, driven primarily by an 11.2% increase in domestic air arrivals.
Aerial view of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with colonial architecture dominated by tall church steeples and Moorish-style Spanish domed cupolas dotting the skyline.

Gracias a la vida: Finding my gratitude in San Miguel de Allende’s civility

4
A Canadian expat reflects on how his winter stays in San Miguel de Allende offer a master class in civility and frequently remind him to be grateful.
A tanned woman in a sundress and straw hat seen from the back as she looks up at massive pillars of an pre-Hispanic Indigenous structure in Mexico

After traveling to 150 countries, I chose to live in Mexico. Here’s why.

23
Mexico News Daily's newest travel correspondent has seen more of the world than most, but she decided to call Mexico home. Learn why.
Nellie Huang, a woman with a tattoo of the world map on her arm takes a selfie in a Yucatán Peninsula forest.

From visiting 150 countries in 20 years, to living in Mexico and writing for...

9
After countless globe-trotting adventures, Nellie Huang — MND's new travel writer — will share what makes Mexico so special.
Claudia Sheinbaum with a serious expression and a Mexican flag

Claudia versus the cartels: A perspective from our CEO

31
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek assesses the Sheinbaum administration's progress — or lack thereof — against Mexico's powerful cartels.

Up-and-coming places to buy vacation property in Mexico

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While everyone flocks to Tulum and Cabo, savvy travelers are discovering these Mexican destination that offer better value, fewer crowds and growing investment potential.
A luxury house on a cliff overlooks the Pacific ocean.

As peso strengthens, new firm offers shield against currency volatility for property buyers

6
By providing corporate-level exchange rates and forward contracts, MexEdge seeks to soften the currency risk for expats considering buying property in pesos.
Mexico City zocalo from above

Why does Mexico call a main square a zócalo?

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The story behind why Mexico uniquely calls its city squares by a different name involves a revolutionary, a failed independence monument and a stone base left in Mexico City's main plaza for decades.
Y Tu Mama Tambien

The coming of age of Mexico’s coming-of-age films

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Sarah DeVries takes a fresh look at the beginning of Mexico's coming-of-age film genre, with two films released just as the nation threw off decades of PRI dictatorship.
Close-up of a line of white leather Mexican sombreros, all decorated similiarly on the rims with beads and embroidery.

What’s it like at a Mexican charro wedding?

2
Though initially hesitant about getting married in a charro wedding, one Mexican woman came to love the way it honored her new husband's cultural heritage.
A professional Mexican Baseball League pitcher on the pitching mound, about to pitch a ball during a game in a stadium. He is wearing a El Aguila de Veracruz team uniform.

Mexican baseball celebrates 100th season with special all-star game

1
June's LMB All-Star game at the glitzy Harp Helú ground marks 100 years of the sport in Mexico — and things have never been better.
Carriages of Mexico's El Chepe train riding through the Copper Canyon.

El Chepe: An epic way to see northern Mexico’s Copper Canyon

3
From zip-lining over deep gorges to exploring 17th-century Jesuit towns, El Chepe railway offers an unforgettable journey through Mexico's underappreciated northern wilderness.
Will Puerto Vallarta soon become the new Cancún for domestic vacationers?

Passenger traffic to Puerto Vallarta on the rise as Cancún reports continued decline

0
In May, overall passenger traffic to Cancún fell by 4.2%, whereas in Puerto Vallarta, traffic was up 1.1% YOY, driven primarily by an 11.2% increase in domestic air arrivals.

Victorian-style high tea comes to San Miguel de Allende

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This authentic English tearoom recently opened in San Miguel de Allende as a new generation worldwide embraces more playful takes on this staid tradition.
Plate of botanas about to be dressed with botanera sauce

Botanas unpackaged: A peek into Mexico’s snacking culture

6
Salt, lemon, spice and an oh-so-satisfying crunch: Mexican snacking culture is up there with the very best.
The mayor of Guanajuato town San Diego de la Unión made local groundwater contamination the focus of a recent press conference

‘When we open the tap, we are poisoning ourselves’: Mayor of Guanajuato town confronts...

2
As communities around San Miguel de Allende expand, groundwater contamination has become increasingly prevalent, posing mounting health risks and sparking growing public concern.
Coca-Cola logo

Coca-Cola Mexico returns more than 4 million cubic meters of unused water

6
The soda bottler, often criticized for its water use, is one of several companies participating in the return of unused water from its concessions, and plans to become “water neutral” by 2030.

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

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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.
Man with face makeup holding flowers

Despite archbishop’s censorship efforts, the Marilyn Manson show will go on in San Luis Potosí

0
The controversial rocker's scheduled appearance at the SLP state fair set off an old-fashioned church-state controversy, with the state coming down on the side of free expression.
Mexico City zocalo from above

Why does Mexico call a main square a zócalo?

5
The story behind why Mexico uniquely calls its city squares by a different name involves a revolutionary, a failed independence monument and a stone base left in Mexico City's main plaza for decades.
Y Tu Mama Tambien

The coming of age of Mexico’s coming-of-age films

8
Sarah DeVries takes a fresh look at the beginning of Mexico's coming-of-age film genre, with two films released just as the nation threw off decades of PRI dictatorship.
Woman vendor sells groceries at a market

The joys of shopping at your local market

1
Fresh ingredients, great community and a sense of tradition make for an unbeatable trip to the store.
Close-up of a line of white leather Mexican sombreros, all decorated similiarly on the rims with beads and embroidery.

What’s it like at a Mexican charro wedding?

2
Though initially hesitant about getting married in a charro wedding, one Mexican woman came to love the way it honored her new husband's cultural heritage.
A professional Mexican Baseball League pitcher on the pitching mound, about to pitch a ball during a game in a stadium. He is wearing a El Aguila de Veracruz team uniform.

Mexican baseball celebrates 100th season with special all-star game

1
June's LMB All-Star game at the glitzy Harp Helú ground marks 100 years of the sport in Mexico — and things have never been better.
A clandestine oil refinery in Veracruz

Security forces shut down clandestine oil refinery in Veracruz

0
Officials also seized 1.2 million liters of stolen fuel in Nuevo León, as the government steps up the fight against fuel trafficking.
Silvia Delgado, former lawyer to El Chapo, poses for a photo in business attire

El Chapo’s former lawyer wins judgeship in Chihuahua

0
As authorities debated how to vet judicial candidates, a former Sinaloa Cartel lawyer was elected to preside over a local criminal court near Ciudad Juárez.

After rapid intensification, Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm

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No injuries or loss of life have been reported so far, though beachfront areas of Puerto Escondido saw extensive damage as the storm passed by offshore.
people collecting seaweedat the beach

Is sargassum a problem today along the Quintana Roo coast? Yes and no

1
Even with all the gloomy predictions of a sargassum invasion, there are some Riviera Maya beaches, including in Cancún, that are sargassum-free this summer.
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

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

Up-and-coming places to buy vacation property in Mexico

0
While everyone flocks to Tulum and Cabo, savvy travelers are discovering these Mexican destination that offer better value, fewer crowds and growing investment potential.
A luxury house on a cliff overlooks the Pacific ocean.

As peso strengthens, new firm offers shield against currency volatility for property buyers

6
By providing corporate-level exchange rates and forward contracts, MexEdge seeks to soften the currency risk for expats considering buying property in pesos.
Three bottles of Coca-Cola on a pile of ice cubes and against a red background.

The relentless imperialism of Coca Cola and our rights to health

40
Beloved, worshipped, reviled: Coca-Cola has a complex history in Mexico. Sarah DeVries cuts through the controversy.
The mayor of Guanajuato town San Diego de la Unión made local groundwater contamination the focus of a recent press conference

‘When we open the tap, we are poisoning ourselves’: Mayor of Guanajuato town confronts...

2
As communities around San Miguel de Allende expand, groundwater contamination has become increasingly prevalent, posing mounting health risks and sparking growing public concern.
Coca-Cola logo

Coca-Cola Mexico returns more than 4 million cubic meters of unused water

6
The soda bottler, often criticized for its water use, is one of several companies participating in the return of unused water from its concessions, and plans to become “water neutral” by 2030.

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.
A rendering shows cargo containers moving along an automated freight corridor guideway above a highway

Startup aims to speed up trade with Monterrey-to-Texas automated freight corridor

0
The ambitious US $10-billion project seeks to bypass — and possibly reduce — costly congestion at the biggest Mexico-U.S. commercial border crossing.
night in Monterrey

Foreign investment is up in a key nearshoring state, despite threat of US tariffs

4
Companies based in the U.S. committed more than half of the total foreign direct investment announced in Nuevo León during the first quarter of 2025.
warehoused refrigerators

Mexican home appliance manufacturers brace for even more US tariffs

2
Manufactured goods subject to the U.S. 50% steel tariffs now include refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and stoves, among others.
Close-up of a line of white leather Mexican sombreros, all decorated similiarly on the rims with beads and embroidery.

What’s it like at a Mexican charro wedding?

2
Though initially hesitant about getting married in a charro wedding, one Mexican woman came to love the way it honored her new husband's cultural heritage.
SimiPet care

Pawsome news: Dr. Simi launches budget-friendly veterinary care in Mexico

5
SimiPet Care offers basic veterinary services for dogs and cats, including vaccinations, deworming, glucose tests, wound care and travel certificates, for the low cost of 75 pesos (US $3.95).
Sheinbaum is one of several leaders who missed out on the opportunity to have a bilateral meeting with Trump at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.

Sheinbaum says Trump meeting is postponed, not canceled after G7 exit

1
President Sheinbaum was scheduled to meet in person with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time at the G7, but Trump parted early, citing urgent matters with Israel and Iran.
Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez led a comprehensive update on the number of Mexicans deported from the United States since Trump took office and their status within the country.

In 6 months, more than 56,000 Mexicans deported from US: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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With President Claudia Sheinbaum on her way to Canada to attend the G7 Summit, Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez presided over the federal government's Monday morning press conference.
Bottles of liquor and cocktails on a great Mexico City cocktail bar.

Amazing Mexico City cocktails that aren’t on the 50 Best list

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Forget high prices and hype — these capitalino cocktail hotspots are flying below the radar.

Victorian-style high tea comes to San Miguel de Allende

1
This authentic English tearoom recently opened in San Miguel de Allende as a new generation worldwide embraces more playful takes on this staid tradition.
Plate of botanas about to be dressed with botanera sauce

Botanas unpackaged: A peek into Mexico’s snacking culture

6
Salt, lemon, spice and an oh-so-satisfying crunch: Mexican snacking culture is up there with the very best.
Chilaquiles

Taste of Mexico: Chilaquiles

2
Fried or crisped tortillas + spicy salsa + protein + love (cheese and cream) = heavenly dish.