Wednesday, April 23, 2025

What I want to ‘waste’ my time on: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek

By prioritizing our experience of time instead of treating it as a competition, we can develop healthier relationships and lives, writes Tamanna Bembenek.
police vehicle and personnel.

Son held in custody after missing US woman’s body found in Yucatán

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The son of 71-year-old Linda Louise Johnston is being held in custody after authorities found her body in a vacant lot in Chicxulub Puerto, Yucatán, on Tuesday.
Sheinbaum April 23 2025

Sheinbaum shares her reading list: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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What does Mexico's presidenta like to read? On Wednesday morning, Sheinbaum spoke about her plans to promote reading in Mexico, where adults read an average of 3.4 books per year.
Sheinbaum admiring the Mexican flag

Opinion: Trump’s tariffs could Make Mexico Great Again

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Should Mexico continue to view the NAFTA era as the status quo? Mexican e-commerce expert José Bachur argues the grass could be greener on the other side.
police vehicle and personnel.

Son held in custody after missing US woman’s body found in Yucatán

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The son of 71-year-old Linda Louise Johnston is being held in custody after authorities found her body in a vacant lot in Chicxulub Puerto, Yucatán, on Tuesday.
Sheinbaum April 23 2025

Sheinbaum shares her reading list: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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What does Mexico's presidenta like to read? On Wednesday morning, Sheinbaum spoke about her plans to promote reading in Mexico, where adults read an average of 3.4 books per year.
Sheinbaum admiring the Mexican flag

Opinion: Trump’s tariffs could Make Mexico Great Again

3
Should Mexico continue to view the NAFTA era as the status quo? Mexican e-commerce expert José Bachur argues the grass could be greener on the other side.
Home Depot sign

The Home Depot is coming to San Miguel de Allende

5
The San Miguel store, scheduled to open in 2026, is part of The Home Depot's plan to open 25 stores across Mexico over the next four years.
President Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum inaugurates the 2025 Mexican Aerospace Fair showcasing industry’s ascent

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The annual event, taking place on a military base in México state, has attracted officials from dozens of countries as Mexico seeks to promote its US $11.2 billion aerospace industry.
hurricane season in Campeche, Mexico

How many hurricanes are forecast for Mexico in 2025?

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The tropical cyclone season in Mexico is quickly approaching, and some coastal cities can expect storms as early as May 15.
Sanitation worker hoists garbage bags into truck in Los Cabos

Garbage, taxes and fiestas: Los Cabos takes on cruise season

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From tackling tons of Spring Break trash to negotiating with the cruise industry and staging annual traditional celebrations, it takes a lot to keep Los Cabos running.
A duende, or Mexican forest elf

Do you have a duende in your house?

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Missing socks? Laptop not where it should be? You may have upset the household spirit who lives in your walls.

How Mexico taught me to mind my manners

2
Twenty years ago, Louisa Rogers' move to Mexico opened her eyes to how politeness here — including everything from casual greetings to formal address — acts as a vital social glue.
Sheinbaum on April 22, 2025

Security officials report 19,000 arrests, Sheinbaum rejects need for increased protection: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum responded to a question about her personal safety arrangements after the president's security cabinet presented their latest results in the fight against organized crime.
China trade via Hong Kong

Hong Kong edges past Mexico in global trade ranking, riding wave of Chinese re-exports

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Mexico slipped one spot in the global ranking of the 10 largest exporters, but remained Latin America's top exporter in 2024, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
IMF forecasts Mexico's economy will shrink in 2025

Mexico only major economy projected to shrink in 2025, IMF report shows

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Sheinbaum noted on Tuesday that the Finance Ministry's forecast — that Mexico's economy will grow by 1.5-2.3% this year — doesn't coincide with the IMF's revised outlook.
Kristi Noem in an anti-immigration ad from the U.S. government

Sheinbaum moves to ban foreign government propaganda after US anti-immigration ad airs on Mexican...

43
A hostile video message narrated by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is widely seen as discriminatory, and according to the president, in violation of the Mexican Constitution.
people enjoying a slow pace of life in front of a mural in Campeche, Mexico

What I want to ‘waste’ my time on: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna...

14
By prioritizing our experience of time instead of treating it as a competition, we can develop healthier relationships and lives, writes Tamanna Bembenek.
Art exhibit in the Mexico City Metro

Art in transit: How Mexico City’s metro doubles as a museum

6
Mexico City has a subterranean level where art, history and urban life converge in myriad ways. Here's part one of a three-part guide to the metro's uncommon treasures.
Home Depot sign

The Home Depot is coming to San Miguel de Allende

5
The San Miguel store, scheduled to open in 2026, is part of The Home Depot's plan to open 25 stores across Mexico over the next four years.
President Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum inaugurates the 2025 Mexican Aerospace Fair showcasing industry’s ascent

0
The annual event, taking place on a military base in México state, has attracted officials from dozens of countries as Mexico seeks to promote its US $11.2 billion aerospace industry.
hurricane season in Campeche, Mexico

How many hurricanes are forecast for Mexico in 2025?

0
The tropical cyclone season in Mexico is quickly approaching, and some coastal cities can expect storms as early as May 15.
Sanitation worker hoists garbage bags into truck in Los Cabos

Garbage, taxes and fiestas: Los Cabos takes on cruise season

0
From tackling tons of Spring Break trash to negotiating with the cruise industry and staging annual traditional celebrations, it takes a lot to keep Los Cabos running.
A duende, or Mexican forest elf

Do you have a duende in your house?

0
Missing socks? Laptop not where it should be? You may have upset the household spirit who lives in your walls.

How Mexico taught me to mind my manners

2
Twenty years ago, Louisa Rogers' move to Mexico opened her eyes to how politeness here — including everything from casual greetings to formal address — acts as a vital social glue.
Sheinbaum admiring the Mexican flag

Opinion: Trump’s tariffs could Make Mexico Great Again

3
Should Mexico continue to view the NAFTA era as the status quo? Mexican e-commerce expert José Bachur argues the grass could be greener on the other side.
A military rider on horseback bears a Mexico flag in a parade

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

19
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

27
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Mexico-U.S. relations

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

24
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
An Oxxo storefront in Guadalajara

Are 22,000 Oxxos in the country a blessing or a curse? A perspective from...

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As healthy, traditional mom and pop corner stores disappear, Travis Bembenek sees a troubling — and familiar — trend.
GM EV

GM: ‘No plans’ to move production of EV models out of Mexico

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GM's director of EV operations in Mexico said there are no plans to alter the list of EV models produced at the company’s factory in Coahuila, which makes the Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac Optic.
The words Fitch Ratings on an office building

Fitch affirms Mexico credit rating but predicts recession for this year

3
Though Fitch predicted tariffs and a U.S. slowdown would hurt Mexico's economy this year, the outlook for 2026 is brighter.
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

27
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.62
CAD
14.15
Home Depot sign

The Home Depot is coming to San Miguel de Allende

5
The San Miguel store, scheduled to open in 2026, is part of The Home Depot's plan to open 25 stores across Mexico over the next four years.
A close up of the lids of aluminum beer cans

US clarifies that beer is not subject to aluminum tariffs — just the can

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Mexican beer producers are breathing a sign of relief after the U.S. explained what it meant when it listed beer as an aluminum derivative subject.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.62
CAD
14.15
Sheinbaum on April 22, 2025

Security officials report 19,000 arrests, Sheinbaum rejects need for increased protection: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

1
Sheinbaum responded to a question about her personal safety arrangements after the president's security cabinet presented their latest results in the fight against organized crime.
President Sheinbaum smiles from the podium of her morning press conference

Mexico isn’t sending ‘hired killers’ to Ecuador, Sheinbaum says: Monday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum denied that Mexico sent hit men after the president of Ecuador and shared details of her call with Trump at her Monday morning press conference.
people enjoying a slow pace of life in front of a mural in Campeche, Mexico

What I want to ‘waste’ my time on: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek

14
By prioritizing our experience of time instead of treating it as a competition, we can develop healthier relationships and lives, writes Tamanna Bembenek.
Front shot of Chedraui on Isla Mujeres

Chedraui: From Xalapa minisuper to international supermarket

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Now the most profitable nationally-owned supermarket in Mexico, Chedraui started out as a humble a Lebanese menswear store in the capital of Veracruz.
Kevin Costner in Waterworld

Waterworld (or not): A look into Mexico’s water shortages

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Today's reality is far from a Kevin Costner film: What's life like with limited water supplies and where is it being used?
A beach crowded with umbrellas and tourists in Acapulco

Acapulco boasts highest hotel occupancy among Easter holiday beach destinations

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Two years after Hurricane Otis devastated Acapulco, visitors are flocking to the resort city once again.
A man staring at airport departure boards.

More things I miss about Mexico when I’m not there

4
There's no feeling quite like a man screaming "¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!" to get you in the Mexican spirit.
Sunset skies at a beach club in Punta Mita, where elegant tents and umbrellas shade guests by the ocean.

Which Punta Mita beach club is right for you? A guide to Riviera Nayarit’s seaside sanctuaries

3
Looking for cool-kid casual chic or a place that welcomes kids? The perfect spot awaits you in Meagan Drillinger's guide to the best of Punta Mita's beach clubs.
Front shot of Chedraui on Isla Mujeres

Chedraui: From Xalapa minisuper to international supermarket

2
Now the most profitable nationally-owned supermarket in Mexico, Chedraui started out as a humble a Lebanese menswear store in the capital of Veracruz.
Kevin Costner in Waterworld

Waterworld (or not): A look into Mexico’s water shortages

0
Today's reality is far from a Kevin Costner film: What's life like with limited water supplies and where is it being used?
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

27
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Mexico-U.S. relations

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

24
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Mexican architect Fernanda Canales sitting at a luxurious wood table with small, glass water pitchers and a wine glass half filled with water.

Meet the new generation of Mexico’s rising-star architects

0
Mexico's new generation of leading architects is earning significant global awards and prompting reflections on the role and function of architecture.
A shot of colonial downtown Mérida in Yucatán

Mérida Arts District in the works after Yucatán attracts 7 billion pesos in real...

1
Yucatán has launched a $348 million investment in Mérida, promising hundreds of new jobs and a boost to tourism infrastructure.

How Mexico taught me to mind my manners

2
Twenty years ago, Louisa Rogers' move to Mexico opened her eyes to how politeness here — including everything from casual greetings to formal address — acts as a vital social glue.
Flow Mexico City Zócalo

Director of ‘Flow’ to present Oscar-winning film before Mexico City’s Zócalo

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The free screening, scheduled for next Wednesday, April 30, is being held in honor of Día de las Niñas y los Niños, or Children’s Day, in Mexico.
A round sign reading "Chipotle Mexican Grill" with an illustration of a chile

Chipotle Mexican Grill gets back to its roots with plans to open in Mexico

1
Taco Bell couldn't hack it in Mexico. Will Chipotle's giant burritos fare any better?
A diver jumps from La Quebrada cliffs in Acapulco

Acapulco cliff divers receive Guinness World Record for completing 5 million head-first dives

0
Daring acapulqueños have been jumping from the steep cliffs of La Quebrada since at least the 1930s.
A man staring at airport departure boards.

More things I miss about Mexico when I’m not there

4
There's no feeling quite like a man screaming "¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!" to get you in the Mexican spirit.
Sunset skies at a beach club in Punta Mita, where elegant tents and umbrellas shade guests by the ocean.

Which Punta Mita beach club is right for you? A guide to Riviera Nayarit’s...

3
Looking for cool-kid casual chic or a place that welcomes kids? The perfect spot awaits you in Meagan Drillinger's guide to the best of Punta Mita's beach clubs.
Image of a three-layer yellow cake with white frosting in between all the layers and on top, with grated lime zest on the top of the cake. The cake sits on a white plate, which is on a white tea towel. In front of the cake is half a lime and a tiny dipping bowl filled with honey. To screen left of the cake is an open can of Modelo Especial beer.

Modelo Especial lime cake: The ‘tangy-twist’ trend comes to Mexico

0
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, this classic lemon-beer cake recipe goes muy mexicano, incorporating lime and Modelo Especial.
Cabrito being cooked over hot coals

State by Plate: Cabrito of Nuevo León

0
Mexico's northern border takes a turn in the spotlight this week, with a tale of history, reinvention and imagination with every bite.
Kevin Costner in Waterworld

Waterworld (or not): A look into Mexico’s water shortages

0
Today's reality is far from a Kevin Costner film: What's life like with limited water supplies and where is it being used?
President Claudia Sheinbaum gestures from behind the podium at her morning press conference

Sheinbaum responds to Trump in cross-border water dispute: Friday’s mañanera recapped

18
President Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico is complying with the treaty to the extent possible based on water availability.

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 duende, or Mexican forest elf

Do you have a duende in your house?

0
Missing socks? Laptop not where it should be? You may have upset the household spirit who lives in your walls.

How Mexico taught me to mind my manners

2
Twenty years ago, Louisa Rogers' move to Mexico opened her eyes to how politeness here — including everything from casual greetings to formal address — acts as a vital social glue.
Flow Mexico City Zócalo

Director of ‘Flow’ to present Oscar-winning film before Mexico City’s Zócalo

0
The free screening, scheduled for next Wednesday, April 30, is being held in honor of Día de las Niñas y los Niños, or Children’s Day, in Mexico.
An artisan fair in a Mexican courtyard in a small town where hundreds of coppersmithed decorative objects are laid out on tables.

Tradition forged in fire: Inside Santa Clara del Cobre’s copper artisan studios

3
In Santa Clara del Cobre, coppersmithing is a way of life: over 80% of residents in the Michoacán town are copper artisans.
A round sign reading "Chipotle Mexican Grill" with an illustration of a chile

Chipotle Mexican Grill gets back to its roots with plans to open in Mexico

1
Taco Bell couldn't hack it in Mexico. Will Chipotle's giant burritos fare any better?
A diver jumps from La Quebrada cliffs in Acapulco

Acapulco cliff divers receive Guinness World Record for completing 5 million head-first dives

0
Daring acapulqueños have been jumping from the steep cliffs of La Quebrada since at least the 1930s.
police vehicle and personnel.

Son held in custody after missing US woman’s body found in Yucatán

0
The son of 71-year-old Linda Louise Johnston is being held in custody after authorities found her body in a vacant lot in Chicxulub Puerto, Yucatán, on Tuesday.
President Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum inaugurates the 2025 Mexican Aerospace Fair showcasing industry’s ascent

0
The annual event, taking place on a military base in México state, has attracted officials from dozens of countries as Mexico seeks to promote its US $11.2 billion aerospace industry.
sewage has been flowing into the Tijuana River from Mexico for years, contaminating beaches in Southern California

EPA demands Mexico act to end long-standing Tijuana River sewage crisis

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"We don't want the 70% solution or the 90% solution. ... We all need to be on the same page on the 100% solution," the EPA administrator said.
hurricane season in Campeche, Mexico

How many hurricanes are forecast for Mexico in 2025?

0
The tropical cyclone season in Mexico is quickly approaching, and some coastal cities can expect storms as early as May 15.
cenote

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

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A planned residential development just outside the colonial city of Valladolid will include four natural underground pools, one with more than 300 cultural artifacts on display.
Mexican architect Fernanda Canales sitting at a luxurious wood table with small, glass water pitchers and a wine glass half filled with water.

Meet the new generation of Mexico’s rising-star architects

0
Mexico's new generation of leading architects is earning significant global awards and prompting reflections on the role and function of architecture.
A shot of colonial downtown Mérida in Yucatán

Mérida Arts District in the works after Yucatán attracts 7 billion pesos in real...

1
Yucatán has launched a $348 million investment in Mérida, promising hundreds of new jobs and a boost to tourism infrastructure.
The La Boquilla dam half full under sunny skies

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

2
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.
Kevin Costner in Waterworld

Waterworld (or not): A look into Mexico’s water shortages

0
Today's reality is far from a Kevin Costner film: What's life like with limited water supplies and where is it being used?
President Claudia Sheinbaum gestures from behind the podium at her morning press conference

Sheinbaum responds to Trump in cross-border water dispute: Friday’s mañanera recapped

18
President Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico is complying with the treaty to the extent possible based on water availability.

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.
GM EV

GM: ‘No plans’ to move production of EV models out of Mexico

2
GM's director of EV operations in Mexico said there are no plans to alter the list of EV models produced at the company’s factory in Coahuila, which makes the Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac Optic.
The words Fitch Ratings on an office building

Fitch affirms Mexico credit rating but predicts recession for this year

3
Though Fitch predicted tariffs and a U.S. slowdown would hurt Mexico's economy this year, the outlook for 2026 is brighter.
Why is a rethink of the Mexican economy necessary?

In the wake of Trump’s tariff chaos, Mexico’s economy needs a rethink: A perspective from...

27
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Kristi Noem in an anti-immigration ad from the U.S. government

Sheinbaum moves to ban foreign government propaganda after US anti-immigration ad airs on Mexican...

43
A hostile video message narrated by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is widely seen as discriminatory, and according to the president, in violation of the Mexican Constitution.
people enjoying a slow pace of life in front of a mural in Campeche, Mexico

What I want to ‘waste’ my time on: A perspective from MND co-owner Tamanna...

14
By prioritizing our experience of time instead of treating it as a competition, we can develop healthier relationships and lives, writes Tamanna Bembenek.
Art exhibit in the Mexico City Metro

Art in transit: How Mexico City’s metro doubles as a museum

6
Mexico City has a subterranean level where art, history and urban life converge in myriad ways. Here's part one of a three-part guide to the metro's uncommon treasures.
A hand-woven rug depicting a jazz band made of skeletons

Hecho en México: Felipe Juárez, San Miguel weaver

6
San Miguel weaver Felipe Juárez makes rugs and more for customers as far away as New Zealand, but he's never left his hometown, where he sells his creations each weekend.
Sign along an airport roadway that says Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez Ciudad de Mexico

Forget airport chips, candy and coffee: try these 6 great AICM restaurant reccs

3
Get away from the hustle and bustle of Latin America's busiest airport and enjoy a meal at one of writer Gabriela Solis' six favorite restaurants at AICM.
Image of a three-layer yellow cake with white frosting in between all the layers and on top, with grated lime zest on the top of the cake. The cake sits on a white plate, which is on a white tea towel. In front of the cake is half a lime and a tiny dipping bowl filled with honey. To screen left of the cake is an open can of Modelo Especial beer.

Modelo Especial lime cake: The ‘tangy-twist’ trend comes to Mexico

0
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, this classic lemon-beer cake recipe goes muy mexicano, incorporating lime and Modelo Especial.
Cabrito being cooked over hot coals

State by Plate: Cabrito of Nuevo León

0
Mexico's northern border takes a turn in the spotlight this week, with a tale of history, reinvention and imagination with every bite.
A man feeding a woman some churros

How to order churros in Mexico: The ultimate guide for foreigners

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Don't go to El Moro and stand in line for hours — try our local's guide to finding the best sweet treats in the capital.