Thursday, May 9, 2024

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

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

Reinventing a Mexican classic: New ways to use mole

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Reader beware. These new mole recipes may catch you off guard, but they will absolutely bring a whole new life to a Mexican staple.
Smiling Mexican college student in a tee shirt and jeans placing a ballot in a box for a mock presidential election

Mock presidential election on campuses predicts clear winner among young voters

1
The results suggest that the real June 2 vote won't be much of a contest among young voters.
Mexican solder with a weapon

Opinion: Mexico’s insecurity problem needs a solution based on evidence

Mexico's next president must solve the country's insecurity problem with evidence, not belief, says the Mexico Institute's Vidal Romero.
Mole with rice

Reinventing a Mexican classic: New ways to use mole

0
Reader beware. These new mole recipes may catch you off guard, but they will absolutely bring a whole new life to a Mexican staple.
Smiling Mexican college student in a tee shirt and jeans placing a ballot in a box for a mock presidential election

Mock presidential election on campuses predicts clear winner among young voters

1
The results suggest that the real June 2 vote won't be much of a contest among young voters.
Mexican solder with a weapon

Opinion: Mexico’s insecurity problem needs a solution based on evidence

Mexico's next president must solve the country's insecurity problem with evidence, not belief, says the Mexico Institute's Vidal Romero.
Two people in hazmat suits and with shovels removing industrial sized jugs of chemicals from a synthetic drug lab in Sinaloa

Mexican Navy shuts down 8 clandestine drug labs in Sinaloa

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The navy said dismantling the synthetic drug labs represented "a loss of millions of dollars" for organized crime.
Xoloitzcuintle in Mexico City

How much do you know about the Xolo, the Mexican hairless dog?

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The Xolo is a native, hairless breed of dog that has become a symbol of Mexico that is believed to reincarnate and protect and heal the sick.
Store lit with a candle

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

5
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares how he and his wife respond to the inevitable challenges of life in Mexico.
Baja 500 race

The Baja 500 revs up for 56th annual offroad race

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Baja California's wildest off-road race gets ready to host drivers from across the world in a frantic desert loop that takes in the best of the state.
Author Cristina Rivera Garza at a podium with microphones

Mexican author Cristina Rivera Garza wins a 2024 Pulitzer Prize

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Rivera Garza's book, “Liliana’s Invincible Summer,” won over Pulitzer judges with its autobiographical tale of trying to resolve her sister's 1990 murder.
Steel tubes in closeup

Brazilian steel giant Gerdau eyes new plant in Mexico

1
Gerdau, the Americas' largest long-steel producer, may invest up to US $600M in a fourth Mexico plant, to sell to nearshoring automakers.
Mega pharmacy warehouse in Mexico City

How many prescriptions has AMLO’s ‘mega pharmacy’ filled?

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Data on prescriptions published by El Universal newspaper shows the "Well-Being Mega Pharmacy" has a long way to go to fulfill AMLO's aspirations.
The BYD logo shines on the back of a vehicle

Chinese EV maker BYD chooses Mexico for launch of first pickup truck

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The decision by BYD to launch the truck in Mexico suggests the company feels at home just one year after entering the Mexican market.
A truck that is burned out on a highway

Highway blockades, violence follow Sinaloa Cartel arrests in Zacatecas

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Highway blockades were set up by criminal groups on Monday in 10 municipalities, and nine bodies were found in Fresnillo on Tuesday morning.
A storm on a beach on the Pacific coast

How many hurricanes are in the forecast for Mexico this year?

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Mexico's National Meteorological Service announced its hurricane forecast for 2024, including a more intense season expected in the Atlantic Ocean.
Two people in hazmat suits and with shovels removing industrial sized jugs of chemicals from a synthetic drug lab in Sinaloa

Mexican Navy shuts down 8 clandestine drug labs in Sinaloa

0
The navy said dismantling the synthetic drug labs represented "a loss of millions of dollars" for organized crime.
Xoloitzcuintle in Mexico City

How much do you know about the Xolo, the Mexican hairless dog?

0
The Xolo is a native, hairless breed of dog that has become a symbol of Mexico that is believed to reincarnate and protect and heal the sick.
Store lit with a candle

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

5
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares how he and his wife respond to the inevitable challenges of life in Mexico.
Baja 500 race

The Baja 500 revs up for 56th annual offroad race

0
Baja California's wildest off-road race gets ready to host drivers from across the world in a frantic desert loop that takes in the best of the state.
Author Cristina Rivera Garza at a podium with microphones

Mexican author Cristina Rivera Garza wins a 2024 Pulitzer Prize

0
Rivera Garza's book, “Liliana’s Invincible Summer,” won over Pulitzer judges with its autobiographical tale of trying to resolve her sister's 1990 murder.
Smiling Mexican college student in a tee shirt and jeans placing a ballot in a box for a mock presidential election

Mock presidential election on campuses predicts clear winner among young voters

1
The results suggest that the real June 2 vote won't be much of a contest among young voters.
Mexican solder with a weapon

Opinion: Mexico’s insecurity problem needs a solution based on evidence

Mexico's next president must solve the country's insecurity problem with evidence, not belief, says the Mexico Institute's Vidal Romero.
A Mexican citizen presses a button on an official voting machine.

Mexico elections at a glance: How many Mexicans are eligible to vote on June...

1
The number of Mexicans eligible to vote has grown by 10 million since 2018.
Xóchitl Gálvez, Claudia Sheinbaum and Jorge Álvarez Máynez

How do Mexico’s presidential candidates compare on campaign spending?

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A month ahead of the election, opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez is leading in campaign spending, closely followed by Claudia Sheinbaum of Morena.
Steel tubes in closeup

Brazilian steel giant Gerdau eyes new plant in Mexico

1
Gerdau, the Americas' largest long-steel producer, may invest up to US $600M in a fourth Mexico plant, to sell to nearshoring automakers.
Taiwanese Sinbon Electronics held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new facility in Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosí

Taiwanese electronics company to build plant in San Luis Potosí

0
In addition to its new plant in Villa de Reyes, SINBON Electronics has plans to build three additional factories in Mexico over the next five years.
Coahuila Gov. Jiménez celebrates the planned investment in his state with ZC Rubber.

Chinese company ZC Rubber to invest nearly US $600M in Coahuila

1
Internal documents indicate the company hopes to build a tire factory in Saltillo, near the U.S. border.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
16.96
CAD
12.35
The BYD logo shines on the back of a vehicle

Chinese EV maker BYD chooses Mexico for launch of first pickup truck

0
The decision by BYD to launch the truck in Mexico suggests the company feels at home just one year after entering the Mexican market.
The market leader for new car sales in Mexico is Nissan

New car sales continue to accelerate in Mexico, up 14.8% over last April

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Nissan remains the market leader, while Chinese carmakers Chirey and MG Motors fared worse than expected.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
16.96
CAD
12.35
Mexican solder with a weapon

Opinion: Mexico’s insecurity problem needs a solution based on evidence

Mexico's next president must solve the country's insecurity problem with evidence, not belief, says the Mexico Institute's Vidal Romero.
A Mexican citizen presses a button on an official voting machine.

Mexico elections at a glance: How many Mexicans are eligible to vote on June...

1
The number of Mexicans eligible to vote has grown by 10 million since 2018.
Store lit with a candle

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

5
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares how he and his wife respond to the inevitable challenges of life in Mexico.
Body image in Mexico

Mexico’s gift to me was a positive, healthy body image

6
Life in Mexico provides the opportunity for a healthier lifestyle, and a chance to reconsider how we think about our own bodies.
Magical Mexian memes

Magnificent Mexican memes to make you laugh all the way to Mictlán

1
It's time for your dose of Mexican humor with our collection of the best Spanish language memes doing the rounds on the internet.

5 lesser known UNESCO sites in Mexico you need to experience

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There are dozens of UNESCO sites in Mexico ready to dazzle visitors, check out these five off the beaten track wonders to discover during your next trip.
A Viva Aerobus flight

Got 1 min? Viva Aerobus and Avianca add new connections between Colombia and Mexico

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A new code-sharing agreement between the two airlines will increase connectivity to over 50 destinations in Mexico and Colombia.
Waterfall in the Huasteca Potosina

5 places to visit in Mexico if you like nature, adventure and fewer crowds

2
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares his personal favorite destinations in Mexico for nature-loving, adventurous travelers.
Body image in Mexico

Mexico’s gift to me was a positive, healthy body image

6
Life in Mexico provides the opportunity for a healthier lifestyle, and a chance to reconsider how we think about our own bodies.
Magical Mexian memes

Magnificent Mexican memes to make you laugh all the way to Mictlán

1
It's time for your dose of Mexican humor with our collection of the best Spanish language memes doing the rounds on the internet.

Discover the work of Mexico’s greatest architect through the Barragán Route in Guadalajara

6
Barragán's iconic aesthetics made him a revolutionary architect, with his timeless designs epitomising 20th century Mexico.
Empty industrial space

Guadalajara ramps up construction of industrial space to meet nearshoring demand

0
Nearshoring is driving an industrial real estate boom in the Guadalajara area, where 102,000 square meters of new space became available in Q1.

Painting the past: How Jorge Monroy depicts ancient Jalisco through watercolors

0
The exhibition tells the story of maize, obsidian and the old gods of Mexico and marks the beginning of one of Jalisco's largest cultural festivals.
Cinco de Mayo

More than margaritas: The history and spread of Cinco de Mayo in the US

2
Learn the history of the Mexican celebration that has evolved almost to the level of a national holiday in the United States.
Colorful papel picado hanging in a Mexican town

Why do US citizens keep retiring to Mexico?

25
You might be surprised to learn what country comes behind Mexico in the list of top 10 places to retire for U.S. citizens.

Canelo Álvarez triumphs over Jaime Munguía at Cinco de Mayo match in Vegas

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Though Munguía held his own against the aging champ in the first three rounds, Canelo turned it around and kept his status as the world’s undisputed super middleweight champion.
A Viva Aerobus flight

Got 1 min? Viva Aerobus and Avianca add new connections between Colombia and Mexico

0
A new code-sharing agreement between the two airlines will increase connectivity to over 50 destinations in Mexico and Colombia.
Waterfall in the Huasteca Potosina

5 places to visit in Mexico if you like nature, adventure and fewer crowds

2
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares his personal favorite destinations in Mexico for nature-loving, adventurous travelers.
A plate of Mexican chicken at Bombera, Oakland

Dominica Rice-Cisneros: The chef bringing award winning Mexican cuisine to California

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The chef at Bombera Oakland tells Mexico News Daily about how regional Mexican flavors inspired her award winning cuisine.
Cervecería Wendlandt took home two awards at the 2024 World Beer Cup

Mexico takes home gold and silver at the World Beer Cup

6
Mexican breweries took home two gold and two silver medals, in Mexico's best year yet at "the most prestigious beer competition in the world."

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.
Author Cristina Rivera Garza at a podium with microphones

Mexican author Cristina Rivera Garza wins a 2024 Pulitzer Prize

0
Rivera Garza's book, “Liliana’s Invincible Summer,” won over Pulitzer judges with its autobiographical tale of trying to resolve her sister's 1990 murder.

Painting the past: How Jorge Monroy depicts ancient Jalisco through watercolors

0
The exhibition tells the story of maize, obsidian and the old gods of Mexico and marks the beginning of one of Jalisco's largest cultural festivals.
Cinco de Mayo

More than margaritas: The history and spread of Cinco de Mayo in the US

2
Learn the history of the Mexican celebration that has evolved almost to the level of a national holiday in the United States.
Mole with rice

Reinventing a Mexican classic: New ways to use mole

0
Reader beware. These new mole recipes may catch you off guard, but they will absolutely bring a whole new life to a Mexican staple.
A plate of Mexican chicken at Bombera, Oakland

Dominica Rice-Cisneros: The chef bringing award winning Mexican cuisine to California

0
The chef at Bombera Oakland tells Mexico News Daily about how regional Mexican flavors inspired her award winning cuisine.
Cervecería Wendlandt took home two awards at the 2024 World Beer Cup

Mexico takes home gold and silver at the World Beer Cup

6
Mexican breweries took home two gold and two silver medals, in Mexico's best year yet at "the most prestigious beer competition in the world."
eco friendly pool

How can I make my Mexican pool eco friendly?

2
With environmental concerns more important than ever, here's how to make sure your Mexican swimming pool is clean, efficient and eco friendly.

Discover the work of Mexico’s greatest architect through the Barragán Route in Guadalajara

6
Barragán's iconic aesthetics made him a revolutionary architect, with his timeless designs epitomising 20th century Mexico.
Empty industrial space

Guadalajara ramps up construction of industrial space to meet nearshoring demand

0
Nearshoring is driving an industrial real estate boom in the Guadalajara area, where 102,000 square meters of new space became available in Q1.

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

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There's nowhere quite like Cancún, with the hustle and bustle of a global tourism hotspot. Here's our guide to the best areas to invest in real estate.

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.
Steel tubes in closeup

Brazilian steel giant Gerdau eyes new plant in Mexico

1
Gerdau, the Americas' largest long-steel producer, may invest up to US $600M in a fourth Mexico plant, to sell to nearshoring automakers.
Taiwanese Sinbon Electronics held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new facility in Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosí

Taiwanese electronics company to build plant in San Luis Potosí

0
In addition to its new plant in Villa de Reyes, SINBON Electronics has plans to build three additional factories in Mexico over the next five years.
Coahuila Gov. Jiménez celebrates the planned investment in his state with ZC Rubber.

Chinese company ZC Rubber to invest nearly US $600M in Coahuila

1
Internal documents indicate the company hopes to build a tire factory in Saltillo, near the U.S. border.
Smiling Mexican college student in a tee shirt and jeans placing a ballot in a box for a mock presidential election

Mock presidential election on campuses predicts clear winner among young voters

1
The results suggest that the real June 2 vote won't be much of a contest among young voters.
Mexican solder with a weapon

Opinion: Mexico’s insecurity problem needs a solution based on evidence

Mexico's next president must solve the country's insecurity problem with evidence, not belief, says the Mexico Institute's Vidal Romero.
A Mexican citizen presses a button on an official voting machine.

Mexico elections at a glance: How many Mexicans are eligible to vote on June...

1
The number of Mexicans eligible to vote has grown by 10 million since 2018.
Store lit with a candle

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

5
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares how he and his wife respond to the inevitable challenges of life in Mexico.
Waterfall in the Huasteca Potosina

5 places to visit in Mexico if you like nature, adventure and fewer crowds

2
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares his personal favorite destinations in Mexico for nature-loving, adventurous travelers.
Young nurse with an elderly patient

Is senior health care an untapped opportunity in Mexico?

31
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek considers the market for senior health care, particularly for the growing number of expats moving to Mexico.
Store lit with a candle

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

5
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares how he and his wife respond to the inevitable challenges of life in Mexico.
Waterfall in the Huasteca Potosina

5 places to visit in Mexico if you like nature, adventure and fewer crowds

2
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek shares his personal favorite destinations in Mexico for nature-loving, adventurous travelers.
Young nurse with an elderly patient

Is senior health care an untapped opportunity in Mexico?

31
Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek considers the market for senior health care, particularly for the growing number of expats moving to Mexico.