Friday, May 23, 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.
Sheinbaum May 22, 2025

Sheinbaum addresses case of Mexican deported to Africa by US: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Among other issues of bilateral importance, Sheinbaum said on Thursday that her government was not informed of the recent deportation of a Mexican man from United States to Djibouti.
An elephant at the Ostok sanctuary.

700 exotic animals evacuated from Sinaloa sanctuary due to cartel violence

0
Ostok Sanctuary, home to about 700 animals including elephants, tigers and lions, transported its inhabitants 140 miles to a new refuge in Mazatlán after months of armed attacks, threats and supply shortages.
Mexican actress Belinda and the princess Carlota.

Sony’s series ‘Carlota’ to tell story of Mexico’s ill-fated empress

4
Belinda will star as Empress Carlota in an ambitious new series dramatizing the Second Mexican Empire with a star-studded cast.
Sheinbaum May 22, 2025

Sheinbaum addresses case of Mexican deported to Africa by US: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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Among other issues of bilateral importance, Sheinbaum said on Thursday that her government was not informed of the recent deportation of a Mexican man from United States to Djibouti.
An elephant at the Ostok sanctuary.

700 exotic animals evacuated from Sinaloa sanctuary due to cartel violence

0
Ostok Sanctuary, home to about 700 animals including elephants, tigers and lions, transported its inhabitants 140 miles to a new refuge in Mazatlán after months of armed attacks, threats and supply shortages.
Mexican actress Belinda and the princess Carlota.

Sony’s series ‘Carlota’ to tell story of Mexico’s ill-fated empress

4
Belinda will star as Empress Carlota in an ambitious new series dramatizing the Second Mexican Empire with a star-studded cast.
A luxury house on a cliff overlooks the Pacific ocean.

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

1
By providing corporate-level exchange rates and forward contracts, MexEdge seeks to soften the currency risk for expats considering buying property in pesos.
The ARM Cuauhtémoc, a two masted sailing ship

Why did a Mexican Navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge?

4
The ARM Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two, earlier this week — but what happened and why?
Inflation impacting canned goods

Inflation tests Mexico’s monetary easing strategy as prices spike in May

1
The national statistics agency INEGI reported Thursday that the annual headline rate was 4.22% in the first 15 days of May, up from 3.93% across April.

These Mexican states don’t exist anymore. Where did they go?

4
From Guatemala to the Isthmus, these former Mexican states have come and gone — but where were they and why did they leave?
Aer Lingus flight

New Dublin-Cancún flight to take off in 2026

0
The route will be a seasonal flight, operating three times a week from January 6 to April 29, onboard an Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft.
Natalia Lafourcade seated onstage with guitar during Cancionera tour

How Natalia Lafourcade is writing a new chapter for Mexican music

1
With her new album, recorded in one take on analog tape, the 18-time Latin Grammy winner pays homage to the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema and writes a love letter to herself.
Sheinbaum May 21, 2025

Teachers’ union blocks press from National Palace: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

4
This morning, the president answered questions on trade and teachers' salaries and gave an update on Mexico City's investigation into the murder of the mayor's secretary and advisor.
Marco Rubio

Rubio says Mexico is more cooperative ‘than ever before’ in cartel crackdown, aims to...

12
In remarks before a House committee on Wednesday, Rubio was noticeably positive about U.S.-Mexico relations and announced a visit to Mexico in the coming weeks.
a whale in the water

Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico is endangering one of the world’s rarest whales

3
A new report estimates that offshore gas and oil activities in the Gulf could kill nine Rice’s whales (of which there are fewer than 100) and harm hundreds of sea turtles over the next 45 years.
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

7
Meet the remarkable expat behind Zihuatanejo’s highly successful children’s charity and the beloved Sailfest fundraiser.
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

5
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!
A luxury house on a cliff overlooks the Pacific ocean.

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

1
By providing corporate-level exchange rates and forward contracts, MexEdge seeks to soften the currency risk for expats considering buying property in pesos.
The ARM Cuauhtémoc, a two masted sailing ship

Why did a Mexican Navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge?

4
The ARM Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two, earlier this week — but what happened and why?
Inflation impacting canned goods

Inflation tests Mexico’s monetary easing strategy as prices spike in May

1
The national statistics agency INEGI reported Thursday that the annual headline rate was 4.22% in the first 15 days of May, up from 3.93% across April.

These Mexican states don’t exist anymore. Where did they go?

4
From Guatemala to the Isthmus, these former Mexican states have come and gone — but where were they and why did they leave?
Aer Lingus flight

New Dublin-Cancún flight to take off in 2026

0
The route will be a seasonal flight, operating three times a week from January 6 to April 29, onboard an Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft.
Natalia Lafourcade seated onstage with guitar during Cancionera tour

How Natalia Lafourcade is writing a new chapter for Mexican music

1
With her new album, recorded in one take on analog tape, the 18-time Latin Grammy winner pays homage to the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema and writes a love letter to herself.
Ebrard FDI

Mexico sees record-breaking US $21.4B in first quarter FDI

1
The $21.4 billion first quarter FDI total represents an increase of 5.4% compared to the $20.3 billion Mexico received in foreign investment in the first three months of 2024.
A welcome sign to Tijuana, Mexico

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

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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

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Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek reflects on the power of Mexico's communal holiday traditions.
tariffs on Mexican cars

Ebrard: US content in Mexico-assembled vehicles cuts export tariffs by 40%

0
Vehicles manufactured at U.S.-owned auto plants in Mexico have, on average, 40% U.S. content, reducing their tariff rate to 15%. Japanese and German automakers, on the other hand, will face the full 25%.
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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.26
CAD
13.95
tariffs on Mexican cars

Ebrard: US content in Mexico-assembled vehicles cuts export tariffs by 40%

0
Vehicles manufactured at U.S.-owned auto plants in Mexico have, on average, 40% U.S. content, reducing their tariff rate to 15%. Japanese and German automakers, on the other hand, will face the full 25%.
A person sitting at a desk with a laptop and coffee

Thinking of starting a business in Mexico? Here’s what you need to know

3
From incorporation to tax registry, a legal expert shares her advice on getting started in Mexico.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.26
CAD
13.95
Sheinbaum May 21, 2025

Teachers’ union blocks press from National Palace: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

4
This morning, the president answered questions on trade and teachers' salaries and gave an update on Mexico City's investigation into the murder of the mayor's secretary and advisor.

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

1
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

5
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.
Aer Lingus flight

New Dublin-Cancún flight to take off in 2026

0
The route will be a seasonal flight, operating three times a week from January 6 to April 29, onboard an Airbus A330-300 wide-body aircraft.
passengers checking in at Querétaro airport

Passenger movement at Querétaro airport up by 25% in Q1

4
Continuing its accelerated growth, QRO had its busiest March on record, with new nonstop routes to Madrid and Los Angeles coming soon.
Climbers on the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacán

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

4
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced the decision as part of efforts to boost tourism in the Teotihuacán Valley.
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.

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.

These Mexican states don’t exist anymore. Where did they go?

4
From Guatemala to the Isthmus, these former Mexican states have come and gone — but where were they and why did they leave?
Natalia Lafourcade seated onstage with guitar during Cancionera tour

How Natalia Lafourcade is writing a new chapter for Mexican music

1
With her new album, recorded in one take on analog tape, the 18-time Latin Grammy winner pays homage to the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema and writes a love letter to herself.
Fingers covered in small pieces of plastic

Is Mexico leading the way in biodegradable plastics?

9
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

7
Meet the remarkable expat behind Zihuatanejo’s highly successful children’s charity and the beloved Sailfest fundraiser.
passengers checking in at Querétaro airport

Passenger movement at Querétaro airport up by 25% in Q1

4
Continuing its accelerated growth, QRO had its busiest March on record, with new nonstop routes to Madrid and Los Angeles coming soon.
Climbers on the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacán

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

4
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced the decision as part of efforts to boost tourism in the Teotihuacán Valley.
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.
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.
Mexican actress Belinda and the princess Carlota.

Sony’s series ‘Carlota’ to tell story of Mexico’s ill-fated empress

4
Belinda will star as Empress Carlota in an ambitious new series dramatizing the Second Mexican Empire with a star-studded cast.

These Mexican states don’t exist anymore. Where did they go?

4
From Guatemala to the Isthmus, these former Mexican states have come and gone — but where were they and why did they leave?
Natalia Lafourcade seated onstage with guitar during Cancionera tour

How Natalia Lafourcade is writing a new chapter for Mexican music

1
With her new album, recorded in one take on analog tape, the 18-time Latin Grammy winner pays homage to the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema and writes a love letter to herself.
Viridiana Álvarez

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

8
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?

9
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

7
Meet the remarkable expat behind Zihuatanejo’s highly successful children’s charity and the beloved Sailfest fundraiser.
An elephant at the Ostok sanctuary.

700 exotic animals evacuated from Sinaloa sanctuary due to cartel violence

0
Ostok Sanctuary, home to about 700 animals including elephants, tigers and lions, transported its inhabitants 140 miles to a new refuge in Mazatlán after months of armed attacks, threats and supply shortages.
The ARM Cuauhtémoc, a two masted sailing ship

Why did a Mexican Navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge?

4
The ARM Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two, earlier this week — but what happened and why?
Inflation impacting canned goods

Inflation tests Mexico’s monetary easing strategy as prices spike in May

1
The national statistics agency INEGI reported Thursday that the annual headline rate was 4.22% in the first 15 days of May, up from 3.93% across April.
Marco Rubio

Rubio says Mexico is more cooperative ‘than ever before’ in cartel crackdown, aims to...

12
In remarks before a House committee on Wednesday, Rubio was noticeably positive about U.S.-Mexico relations and announced a visit to Mexico in the coming weeks.
A luxury house on a cliff overlooks the Pacific ocean.

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

1
By providing corporate-level exchange rates and forward contracts, MexEdge seeks to soften the currency risk for expats considering buying property in pesos.

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.
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.
tariffs on Mexican cars

Ebrard: US content in Mexico-assembled vehicles cuts export tariffs by 40%

0
Vehicles manufactured at U.S.-owned auto plants in Mexico have, on average, 40% U.S. content, reducing their tariff rate to 15%. Japanese and German automakers, on the other hand, will face the full 25%.
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.
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

7
Meet the remarkable expat behind Zihuatanejo’s highly successful children’s charity and the beloved Sailfest fundraiser.
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

5
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.

What is it like to visit Mexico’s 50 Best Bars winners?

0
What's in store for guests of Mexico's top cocktail bars? Mexico City expert Lydia Carey takes a look inside some of the winners.
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

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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.