Tuesday, April 22, 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.
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.
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

0
In Santa Clara del Cobre, coppersmithing is a way of life: over 80% of residents in the Michoacán town are copper artisans.
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.
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

0
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.
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

0
In Santa Clara del Cobre, coppersmithing is a way of life: over 80% of residents in the Michoacán town are copper artisans.
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.
A close up of the lids of aluminum beer cans

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

1
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.
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...

36
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.
A beach crowded with umbrellas and tourists in Acapulco

Acapulco boasts highest hotel occupancy among Easter holiday beach destinations

0
Two years after Hurricane Otis devastated Acapulco, visitors are flocking to the resort city once again.
Heat wave this week in Mexico

Cold front and heat wave collide, bringing high winds and hot temps

0
Northern states will get hit with chilly winds of up to 30 km/hr this week, while Mexico's central and southern states should prepare to feel the heat.
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

0
Taco Bell couldn't hack it in Mexico. Will Chipotle's giant burritos fare any better?
The peso has appreciated more than 5% since Trump took office in January, with about half of its gains happening in the last week.

Mexican peso hits 6-month high against weakening US dollar

1
The peso appreciated to trade at 19.58 to the dollar on Monday morning after strengthening throughout last week.
GM EV

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

2
GM's director of EV operations in Mexico said the Spark could soon join the list of EV models produced at the company’s factory in Coahuila, which makes the Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac Optic.
A man staring at airport departure boards.

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

2
There's no feeling quite like a man screaming "¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!" to get you in the Mexican spirit.
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.
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.
A close up of the lids of aluminum beer cans

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

1
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.
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 TV

36
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.
A beach crowded with umbrellas and tourists in Acapulco

Acapulco boasts highest hotel occupancy among Easter holiday beach destinations

0
Two years after Hurricane Otis devastated Acapulco, visitors are flocking to the resort city once again.
Heat wave this week in Mexico

Cold front and heat wave collide, bringing high winds and hot temps

0
Northern states will get hit with chilly winds of up to 30 km/hr this week, while Mexico's central and southern states should prepare to feel the heat.
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

0
Taco Bell couldn't hack it in Mexico. Will Chipotle's giant burritos fare any better?
The peso has appreciated more than 5% since Trump took office in January, with about half of its gains happening in the last week.

Mexican peso hits 6-month high against weakening US dollar

1
The peso appreciated to trade at 19.58 to the dollar on Monday morning after strengthening throughout last week.
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...

15
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...

23
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...

18
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...

31
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

2
GM's director of EV operations in Mexico said the Spark could soon join 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...

23
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
19.53
CAD
14.15
GM EV

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

2
GM's director of EV operations in Mexico said the Spark could soon join 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.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.53
CAD
14.15
Photos of Trump and Sheinbaum superimposed on images of the Mexican and US flags

Sheinbaum holds ‘productive’ call with Trump as tension looms on trade and border issues

11
After a contentious week, both leaders spoke positively about the Wednesday call.
Sheinbaum on April 16, 2025

Mexico pushes back on US plans to build border military base: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

13
Sheinbaum told reporters on Wednesday that Mexico had sent a diplomatic letter to the Trump administration over its plans to build a military base on the border.
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

1
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?
A beach crowded with umbrellas and tourists in Acapulco

Acapulco boasts highest hotel occupancy among Easter holiday beach destinations

0
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

2
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

1
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...

23
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...

18
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.
A team of women in Red jackets and sombreros lift the world cup trophy on the steps on a plane.

The day Mexican women’s soccer ruled the world

2
It took a sprinkle of Mexican magic to break the male stranglehold on the beautiful game — but soccer has never been the same since.
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 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

0
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

2
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.
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

0
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.
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.

Were these Mexican-American War heroes real?

8
They're Mexico's biggest heroes, who sacrificed themselves to save Mexican pride: But did they even exist?
A team of women in Red jackets and sombreros lift the world cup trophy on the steps on a plane.

The day Mexican women’s soccer ruled the world

2
It took a sprinkle of Mexican magic to break the male stranglehold on the beautiful game — but soccer has never been the same since.
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.
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

0
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

0
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.
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...

36
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.
Heat wave this week in Mexico

Cold front and heat wave collide, bringing high winds and hot temps

0
Northern states will get hit with chilly winds of up to 30 km/hr this week, while Mexico's central and southern states should prepare to feel the heat.
The Pope's 2016 visit to Mexico

Mexico mourns death of Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff

6
In his 2016 papal visit, the Pope celebrated Mexico's abundant resources, biodiversity and mixed heritage that "give it an identity ... and cultural richness that are not always easy to find."
The peso has appreciated more than 5% since Trump took office in January, with about half of its gains happening in the last week.

Mexican peso hits 6-month high against weakening US dollar

1
The peso appreciated to trade at 19.58 to the dollar on Monday morning after strengthening throughout last week.
cenote

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

0
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 the Spark could soon join 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...

23
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
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.
A path of intricately placed rice grains (or sand) runs down a Mexican street, illustrating Mexico's approach to time

Ahorita and the art of finding meaning beyond the clock: A perspective from MND...

24
There's much to learn from the Mexican approach to time, Tamanna Bembenek writes.
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

0
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.
Crudo Oaxaca, as a chef prepares Mexican-Japanese fusion food.

Taste of Mexico: Oaxacan Omakase

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Oaxaca stands as a paragon of Mexican cuisine. What happens when you throw in some Asian flare?