MND Local: Summer fishing tournaments around the Baja California peninsula
Fishing tournaments are a summer staple around the Baja California peninsula, from state-sponsored competitions in destinations like Ensenada and San Felipe to big-money events in Los Cabos. The post...
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18h ago
Young Mexicans have less interest in the World Cup than their elders
It's not that interest in the global event has nosedived — 58% of adult internet users have much or some interest — but there's definitely a generation gap at work. The post Young Mexicans have less i...
18h ago
Mexico arrests El Chapo’s nephew in Nogales on drug trafficking charges
Isaí Martínez Cepeda, known as "El Chinacate" and identified as a nephew of imprisoned Sinaloa Cartel founder, faces extradition to the U.S. after being detained in a Sonora border town. The post Mexi...
19h ago
Querétaro’s gender identity law dead on arrival after governor announces veto
The veto makes Querétaro an outlier: 24 of Mexico's 31 states have already approved similar gender identity reforms. The post Querétaro’s gender identity law dead on arrival after governor announces v...
20h ago
Narco-blockades shake Colima after two suspected criminals are killed
Captured during the operation was a U.S. citizen with an outstanding warrant filed against him for hoimicide, although his involvement was not immediately clear. The post Narco-blockades shake Colima...
20h ago
World Cup prep collides with teacher protests at Mexico City’s Zócalo
As the Zócalo transforms into a FIFA World Cup fan zone, riot police — allegedly armed with tear gas — turned back teachers demanding pay hikes and pension reform. The post World Cup prep collides wit...
21h ago
Bowing to citizen pressure, Sheinbaum revokes decree that had opened Loreto to heavy marine traffic
The new decree was the president's second (including the Perfect Day Mexico cancellation) major move in a week in favor of the natural environment over the interests of commercial expansion The post B...
22h ago
Monterrey International Airport to undergo US $400M renovation
Upgrades like automated immigration processing will be in place in time for the World Cup, which starts in two weeks, Nuevo León Gov. Samuel García said. The post Monterrey International Airport to un...
23h ago
MND Local: FIFA World Cup security plans announced for Guadalajara, while real estate prices rise
With World Cup games only a few weeks away in Guadalajara, the city has announced its security measures for the event, as well as other local news. The post MND Local: FIFA World Cup security plans a...
23h ago
At Oaxaca championship, escaramuzas carry on a revolution’s legacy
Modelled after the women of the Revolution, Mexico's female cowboys compete in Oaxaca. The post At Oaxaca championship, escaramuzas carry on a revolution’s legacy appeared first on Mexico News Daily
1d ago
Sheinbaum explains her call to boycott TV Azteca: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped
Tuesday's presser featured new developments in the dispute between President Sheinbaum and the right-wing billionaire owner of TV Azteca, as well as some good news for the Mexican economy. The post Sh...
1d ago
Mexico’s export revenue rose 32.6% in April
Mexico's export revenue total in April was the largest for any month since comparable data was first kept in 1980. The post Mexico’s export revenue rose 32.6% in April appeared first on Mexico News Da...
1d ago
Mexico and US hotels sound alarm over weak World Cup bookings
What if expectations of a World Cup windfall are exaggerated? Forecasts vary, but Mexico's hotel owners are now expecting 65% occupancy, rather than 80%. The post Mexico and US hotels sound alarm over...
1d ago
Foreign direct investment in Mexico hit a record high in the first quarter of 2026
One of the most dynamic foreign investment destinations is the financial services sector, which increased year-on-year by 28.8%, rising from US $5.321 billion to US $6.851 billion. The post Foreign d...
1d ago
Governors Rocha and Campos, both at the center of legal controversies, agree to questioning by Attorney General’s Office
Campos, the current Governor of Chihuahua, and Rocha, the former Governor of Sinaloa, both deny any wrongdoing in their respective cases. The post Governors Rocha and Campos, both at the center of leg...
1d ago
Mexico adopts FBI’s CODIS system to help identify remains of the disappeared
Mexico's Attorney General’s Office (FGR) is implementing the FBI-developed Combined DNA Index System — known as CODIS — to speed up the identification of its missing persons, of whom there are 134,101...
1d ago
New ‘México Invita’ app looks to bring World Cup tourism beyond host cities
Beyond providing valuable information about the host cities of Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey, the app contains emergency numbers, contact information for Green Angels (roadside assistance), a...
1d ago
How Tijuana’s award-winning Xicoténcatl Park united a neglected migrant community
Municipal officials only intended to create flood-prevention infrastructure for this underserved migrant neighborhood, but designers saw an opportunity to bring residents together. The post How Tijua...
1d ago
Attorney General’s Office summons Governors Rocha, Campos for questioning: Monday’s mañanera recapped
Chihuahua Gov. Maru Campos and on-leave Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya have been called to interview by Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) as part of investigations into alleged CIA involvement i...
2d ago
Miami court awards Mexico an additional US $578.5M in damages from García Luna’s corruption schemes
Last week's ruling adds to the judgments previously obtained against former federal security chief Genaro García Luna and his wife, Linda Cristina Pereyra, which now exceed US $3 billion. The post Mia...
2d ago
San Miguel de Allende’s Cañada de la Virgen archeological site reopens to tourists despite ongoing legal dispute
The Cañada de la Virgen dispute has taken a turn after the San Miguel monument has controversially been reopened to the public after 2 months of closures. The post San Miguel de Allende’s Cañada de la...
3d ago
El Jalapeño: Mexico activates ‘reconquest protocol’ ahead of Spanish King’s World Cup visit
This is not a test. Reconquest protocols have been activated in your area. Please report any suspicious men on horseback or Spaniards in full armor. Thank you. The post El Jalapeño: Mexico activates ‘...
3d ago
Scientists, activists push back on Sheinbaum’s fracking plan as opposition movement grows
Recent protests were held in Mexico City after President Claudia Sheibaum reversed her stance on fracking, which she had pledged during her campaign to ban. The post Scientists, activists push back on...
3d ago
1962: The year Mexico’s national team got its first taste of World Cup victory
Mexico's national soccer team has 17 World Cup match wins under its belt, but its first, earned in Chile during the 1962 World Cup, remains particularly memorable. The post 1962: The year Mexico’s nat...
3d ago
Cri-Cri: The legendary Mexican children’s songwriter who turned down Disney
Cri-Cri, the moniker of famed Mexican children's songwriter Francisco Gabilondo Soler, was so popular that even Walt Disney wanted to hire him. The post Cri-Cri: The legendary Mexican children’s songw...
4d ago
Mexico’s week in review: A new trade deal with the EU offsets a sluggish domestic economy
Mexico capped the week by signing a landmark trade deal with the EU — but between a Moody's downgrade, a Royal Caribbean megaproject killed and another mayor arrested for coluding with the Sinaloa Car...
4d ago
‘Confidently Wrong about President Sheinbaum’s Performance’: A new podcast episode by Mexico News Daily
How is Sheinbaum really doing? CEO Travis Bembenek breaks down the numbers behind Mexico News Daily's Sheinbaum Index this week on 'Confidently Wrong.' The post ‘Confidently Wrong about President Shei...
4d ago
Going to the World Cup in Guadalajara? Here’s where to find amazing taquerías after the game
Guadalajara has an amazing dining scene, so whether you're in the city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup or just because, Lydia Carey shares seven restaurants you need to try. The post Going to the World Cu...
4d ago
MND Tutor | Cerveza
Toast Mexico's World Cup brewing windfall this week, and get your weekly dose of Spanish learning with MND Tutor! The post MND Tutor | Cerveza appeared first on Mexico News Daily
4d ago
The MND Quiz of the Week May 23rd
Money, Magical Towns and manufacturing: Have you been paying attention to the headlines this week? The post The MND Quiz of the Week May 23rd appeared first on Mexico News Daily
4d ago
If you like a good nap, Mexico’s noisy neighborhoods present a challenge
People constantly coming to the door is one of the reasons Mexico's neighborhoods are not ideal for siestas. But there are many others too. The post If you like a good nap, Mexico’s noisy neighborhood...
4d ago
How San Miguel de Allende’s hotels became the center of the city’s social scene
San Miguel de Allende's hotel scene is unlike any other in Mexico, in that the hotels here welcome the locals as much as they do the paying guests. The post How San Miguel de Allende’s hotels became t...
4d ago
Mexico and Japan join forces to study earthquake and tsunami risks off the Oaxaca coast
The offshore segment under study near Huatulco has had only one large earthquake since 1931, but Oaxaca endured a magnitude 7.4 temblor in 2020, causing 10 deaths. The post Mexico and Japan join force...
4d ago
Mexico’s economy shrank in this year’s first quarter, but less than anticipated
The 1Q economy actually outpaced expectations and was stronger than the same period a year ago, but the drop from the previous three-month period was the sharpest since 2014. The post Mexico’s economy...
4d ago
El Califa de León, Mexico’s top-rated taco stand, loses its Michelin star
Even as Michelin took El Califa's star away, it presented one to another taquería, a high-end restaurant in Mexico City's upscale Lomas de Chapultepec that charges up to 330 pesos for a taco. The post...
4d ago
Mexico and European Union sign modernized trade deal, lowering barriers on 94% of commerce
The long-awaited Modernized Global Agreement (MGA) has come to fruition as both sides seek to expand and diversify trade with partners other than the United States. The post Mexico and European Union...
4d ago
Mexico City moves to regulate cell phone use in schools
The new law seeks to find a common ground between the need to eliminate the distraction and abuse that cell phones can bring and the benefits of electronic learning tools. The post Mexico City moves...
4d ago
Puerto Vallarta authorities probe possible link between deaths of 3 women
Three women found dead in Puerto Vallarta within weeks have prompted investigators to explore a possible connection between the cases. The post Puerto Vallarta authorities probe possible link between...
4d ago
US security collabs must respect Mexican law, Sheinbaum tells Mullin: Friday’s mañanera recapped
At her Friday presser, President Sheinbaum discussed her meeting with U.S. Homeland Security chief Mullin and questioned the U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro. The post US security collabs must respect M...
5d ago
Mexico mints 12 World Cup coins celebrating soccer and cultural heritage
Mexico is marking its third turn as a World Cup host with 12 commemorative coins blending soccer pride and iconic national symbols — and some are already in circulation. The post Mexico mints 12 World...
5d ago
Foreign residents in Mexico question Volaris’ new DNR policy
Volaris has a new policy that no longer exempts anyone without a Mexican passport from paying the DNR fee, even legal residents of the country. The post Foreign residents in Mexico question Volaris’ n...
5d ago
MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roundup
Local pet-focused organizations are profiled in our latest San Miguel de Allende community roundup, plus updates on book fairs and new schools. The post MND Local: San Miguel de Allende community roun...
5d ago
Two years after landmark judicial overhaul, Sheinbaum proposes sweeping changes
When Mexico overhauled its judiciary in 2024, it made history — but a messy first election has prompted Sheinbaum to propose a significant rewrite of the rules. The post Two years after landmark judic...
5d ago
Baja California Sur governor will seek to keep heavy maritime traffic out of Loreto, a Pueblo Mágico
President Sheinbaum issued a decree in April that opened the door for major ship activity in and around the small Baja Peninsula port town. The post Baja California Sur governor will seek to keep heav...
5d ago
Mexico will host only 6 World Cup teams, as the majority choose US lodgings
Even teams with one or more games scheduled in Mexico chose to stay elsewhere, citing logistics, infrastructure and travel considerations. The post Mexico will host only 6 World Cup teams, as the majo...
5d ago
Moody’s cuts Mexico’s credit rating to the lowest investment-grade level
Moody's joins Fitch and S&P in giving Mexico a barely investment-grade rating, and all three lay a share of the blame on Pemex's subsidies. The post Moody’s cuts Mexico’s credit rating to the lowest i...
5d ago
Morelos mayor and 5 other officials arrested in anti-corruption operation
Authorities arrested a mayor, a former mayor and four other officials in Morelos as part of federal anti-corruption operation, alleging ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. The post Morelos mayor and 5 other o...
5d ago
Mexico City airport races to finish remodel as World Cup draws near
Mexico City's international airport is racing to finish a year-long renovation, with 2,000 workers on site and the June 11 World Cup kickoff closing in. The post Mexico City airport races to finish re...
5d ago
Mexico in Numbers: El Tri’s checkered World Cup record
With the 2026 World Cup three weeks away, we look at the Mexican national team's past World Cup performances — the wins, the losses and the fifth-game curse. The post Mexico in Numbers: El Tri’s check...
6d ago
New ambassador approved to represent Mexico in the US: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Sheinbaum confirmed the approval of Mexico's new ambassador to the United States at her Thursday morning presser, ahead of a planned meeting with the visiting U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. The...