Thursday, April 17, 2025

Chedraui: From Xalapa minisuper to international supermarket

Now the most profitable nationally-owned supermarket in Mexico, Chedraui started out as a humble a Lebanese menswear store in the capital of Veracruz.
Cozumel sign with cruise ship behind

Cozumel to receive over 80,000 cruise ship passengers this week

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Spring break tourists are helping the Caribbean island toward its goal of welcoming 5 million visitors this year.
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.
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

0
After a contentious week, both leaders spoke positively about the Wednesday call.
Cozumel sign with cruise ship behind

Cozumel to receive over 80,000 cruise ship passengers this week

0
Spring break tourists are helping the Caribbean island toward its goal of welcoming 5 million visitors this year.
Front shot of Chedraui on Isla Mujeres

Chedraui: From Xalapa minisuper to international supermarket

0
Now the most profitable nationally-owned supermarket in Mexico, Chedraui started out as a humble a Lebanese menswear store in the capital of Veracruz.
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

0
After a contentious week, both leaders spoke positively about the Wednesday call.
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...

0
The final article of MND CEO Travis Bembenek's three-part series outlines strategies for diversifying Mexico's economy, drawing on existing strengths and opportunities.

The history of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel

0
Towering over the Guanajuato city, there's no building more emblematic of San Miguel de Allende than the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel.
light in sky

What lit up Mexico City’s sky at 4 a.m.? Scientists explain rare bolide event

1
Residents of Mexico City and other areas in central Mexico were jolted awake early Wednesday by a loud explosion and a bright flash across the sky.
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...

14
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Sheinbaum on April 16, 2025

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

3
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.
Mercado Libre packages

Mercado Libre to create 10,100 new jobs in Mexico this year

0
The news follows the Latin American e-commerce giant's March announcement that it plans to invest US $3.4 billion in Mexico in 2025.
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.
Honda

Honda denies plans to shift Mexico, Canada production to US despite tariff rumors

0
On Tuesday, Japanese newspaper Nikkei reported that Honda was considering relocating some vehicle assembly from its plants in Mexico and Canada to the U.S.
Trump in an interview with Fox News's Rachel Campos-Duffy

Trump claims Mexico is ‘very afraid’ of its drug cartels in Fox News interview

10
The U.S. president went on to say he wants to "help" Sheinbaum and Mexico "because you can't run a country like that, you just can't."
A hand-woven rug depicting a jazz band made of skeletons

Hecho en México: Felipe Juárez, San Miguel weaver

4
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.
Two cyclists, a man and a woman, bicycling on an empty stretch of highway on the Baja California Peninsula wearing yellow and black cycling clothing and bicycle helmets. The man gives the photographer a thumbs-up with his left hand

Adventures in Baja: An unforgettable cycling trip down the peninsula

6
San Diegans Dan and Becca Rumsey's 935-mile cycling adventure through the Baja Peninsula took them 10 days, but the memories they made will last a lifetime.
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 our CEO, Part 3

0
The final article of MND CEO Travis Bembenek's three-part series outlines strategies for diversifying Mexico's economy, drawing on existing strengths and opportunities.

The history of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel

0
Towering over the Guanajuato city, there's no building more emblematic of San Miguel de Allende than the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel.
light in sky

What lit up Mexico City’s sky at 4 a.m.? Scientists explain rare bolide event

1
Residents of Mexico City and other areas in central Mexico were jolted awake early Wednesday by a loud explosion and a bright flash across the sky.
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 our CEO, Part 2

14
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Sheinbaum on April 16, 2025

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

3
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.
Mercado Libre packages

Mercado Libre to create 10,100 new jobs in Mexico this year

0
The news follows the Latin American e-commerce giant's March announcement that it plans to invest US $3.4 billion in Mexico in 2025.
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:...

0
The final article of MND CEO Travis Bembenek's three-part series outlines strategies for diversifying Mexico's economy, drawing on existing strengths and opportunities.
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...

0
The final article of MND CEO Travis Bembenek's three-part series outlines strategies for diversifying Mexico's economy, drawing on existing strengths and opportunities.
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...

14
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...

14
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.
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...

14
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Honda

Honda denies plans to shift Mexico, Canada production to US despite tariff rumors

0
On Tuesday, Japanese newspaper Nikkei reported that Honda was considering relocating some vehicle assembly from its plants in Mexico and Canada to the U.S.
Mexico-U.S. relations

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

14
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
19.70
CAD
14.24
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...

14
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Mercado Libre packages

Mercado Libre to create 10,100 new jobs in Mexico this year

0
The news follows the Latin American e-commerce giant's March announcement that it plans to invest US $3.4 billion in Mexico in 2025.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
19.70
CAD
14.24
Sheinbaum on April 16, 2025

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

3
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.
President Claudia Sheinbaum discussed during her Tuesday morning press conference

Mexico blindsided by new US tomato tariff: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum said the Mexican government wasn't notified, "not through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of the Economy or the Ministry of Agriculture," of the 21% tomato tariff.
Front shot of Chedraui on Isla Mujeres

Chedraui: From Xalapa minisuper to international supermarket

0
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 toast at a party, with several glasses of beer

Does Mexico have an alcohol problem?

9
In Mexico, alcohol is kind of everywhere, with social rules around it more relaxed. What's the societal effect of so much drinking? Is there one?
Cozumel sign with cruise ship behind

Cozumel to receive over 80,000 cruise ship passengers this week

0
Spring break tourists are helping the Caribbean island toward its goal of welcoming 5 million visitors this year.

Tourism news in Los Cabos and La Paz

0
Spring break blows away the tourism blues, while the region gets new international flights and hotels. And there's a festival too.
Downtown Oaxaca

Oaxaca revives its Spring Festival after 25-year hiatus

1
After a 25-year hiatus, Oaxaca’s spring festival, now renamed the Rodolfo Morales Spring Festival, is set to return as part of the city’s upcoming 493rd anniversary celebration.
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 toast at a party, with several glasses of beer

Does Mexico have an alcohol problem?

9
In Mexico, alcohol is kind of everywhere, with social rules around it more relaxed. What's the societal effect of so much drinking? Is there one?
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...

14
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...

14
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.
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.
Downtown Oaxaca

Oaxaca revives its Spring Festival after 25-year hiatus

1
After a 25-year hiatus, Oaxaca’s spring festival, now renamed the Rodolfo Morales Spring Festival, is set to return as part of the city’s upcoming 493rd anniversary celebration.
Mexican archery team smiles with medals at 2025 world cup in Florida

Mexican archers dominate at 2025 World Cup

0
Mexico swept six medals at the first stage of the 2025 Archery World Cup in Florida, with standout performances from Alejandra Valencia, Maya Becerra and Sebastián García.
Two cyclists, a man and a woman, bicycling on an empty stretch of highway on the Baja California Peninsula wearing yellow and black cycling clothing and bicycle helmets. The man gives the photographer a thumbs-up with his left hand

Adventures in Baja: An unforgettable cycling trip down the peninsula

6
San Diegans Dan and Becca Rumsey's 935-mile cycling adventure through the Baja Peninsula took them 10 days, but the memories they made will last a lifetime.

Tourism news in Los Cabos and La Paz

0
Spring break blows away the tourism blues, while the region gets new international flights and hotels. And there's a festival too.
Downtown Oaxaca

Oaxaca revives its Spring Festival after 25-year hiatus

1
After a 25-year hiatus, Oaxaca’s spring festival, now renamed the Rodolfo Morales Spring Festival, is set to return as part of the city’s upcoming 493rd anniversary celebration.
A selection of sashimi sushi on a wooden board

Puerto Vallarta’s international dining options: eclectic and unforgettable

1
Whether you're craving a proper French bistro moment, handmade pastas, Thai curry or an elegant omakase evening, Vallarta delivers.
Mexican spices

How Mexico revolutionized world cuisine

3
Is there any other country that has changed the culinary world as profoundly? It's hard to imagine that the answer is yes.
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.

The history of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel

0
Towering over the Guanajuato city, there's no building more emblematic of San Miguel de Allende than the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel.
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.
Downtown Oaxaca

Oaxaca revives its Spring Festival after 25-year hiatus

1
After a 25-year hiatus, Oaxaca’s spring festival, now renamed the Rodolfo Morales Spring Festival, is set to return as part of the city’s upcoming 493rd anniversary celebration.
Mexicans enjoying books and great quality of life

Mexico ranks among top Latin American countries for quality of life, led by Querétaro

2
While locals say Querétaro has the best quality of life, chilangos can say they live in the friendliest city in the world, according to the World Population Review. 
Mexican archery team smiles with medals at 2025 world cup in Florida

Mexican archers dominate at 2025 World Cup

0
Mexico swept six medals at the first stage of the 2025 Archery World Cup in Florida, with standout performances from Alejandra Valencia, Maya Becerra and Sebastián García.
Two cyclists, a man and a woman, bicycling on an empty stretch of highway on the Baja California Peninsula wearing yellow and black cycling clothing and bicycle helmets. The man gives the photographer a thumbs-up with his left hand

Adventures in Baja: An unforgettable cycling trip down the peninsula

6
San Diegans Dan and Becca Rumsey's 935-mile cycling adventure through the Baja Peninsula took them 10 days, but the memories they made will last a lifetime.
light in sky

What lit up Mexico City’s sky at 4 a.m.? Scientists explain rare bolide event

1
Residents of Mexico City and other areas in central Mexico were jolted awake early Wednesday by a loud explosion and a bright flash across the sky.
Sheinbaum during her April 15, 2025 press conference

Sheinbaum earns spot on Time’s list of 100 most influential people

5
Sheinbaum is one of 22 leaders on Time's 2025 list, standing out for her self-described "cool head" leadership style and approach to bilateral negotiations with the United States.
Trump in an interview with Fox News's Rachel Campos-Duffy

Trump claims Mexico is ‘very afraid’ of its drug cartels in Fox News interview

10
The U.S. president went on to say he wants to "help" Sheinbaum and Mexico "because you can't run a country like that, you just can't."
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.
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.
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...

14
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
Honda

Honda denies plans to shift Mexico, Canada production to US despite tariff rumors

0
On Tuesday, Japanese newspaper Nikkei reported that Honda was considering relocating some vehicle assembly from its plants in Mexico and Canada to the U.S.
Mexico-U.S. relations

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

14
What would a rethink of the Mexican economy look like? CEO Travis Bembenek lays out the best-case scenario for Mexico in three parts.
A hand-woven rug depicting a jazz band made of skeletons

Hecho en México: Felipe Juárez, San Miguel weaver

4
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.
Two cyclists, a man and a woman, bicycling on an empty stretch of highway on the Baja California Peninsula wearing yellow and black cycling clothing and bicycle helmets. The man gives the photographer a thumbs-up with his left hand

Adventures in Baja: An unforgettable cycling trip down the peninsula

6
San Diegans Dan and Becca Rumsey's 935-mile cycling adventure through the Baja Peninsula took them 10 days, but the memories they made will last a lifetime.
Altagracia Gómez

Who is Altagracia Gómez and why is President Sheinbaum thanking her?

3
The 32-year-old politician has become an important part of Mexico's political machine — who is she?
Duck legs cooked in a cast iron wok, with a taco serving dish and two tacos stuffed with meat and veggies on the side

Haute Mexican at home: Make your own Cosme-style duck carnitas

0
Cosme is New York's trendiest restaurant, but if you can't make it to the Big Apple, why not recreate it's award-winning food yourself?
A selection of sashimi sushi on a wooden board

Puerto Vallarta’s international dining options: eclectic and unforgettable

1
Whether you're craving a proper French bistro moment, handmade pastas, Thai curry or an elegant omakase evening, Vallarta delivers.
Mexican spices

How Mexico revolutionized world cuisine

3
Is there any other country that has changed the culinary world as profoundly? It's hard to imagine that the answer is yes.
A white plate with escamoles at the center, with chips, guacamole and salsaon the side

Taste of Mexico: Escamoles

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Mexico food influencer María Meléndez makes a case for why you should try this traditional central Mexico dish of ant larvae — if only once.