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Mexico was once home to remarkable dinosaurs that roamed the land for over 170 million years. The northern regions, especially Coahuila, are rich with fossil discoveries. From terrifying beats soaring above the ground, to fearsome hunters stalking the forest, Mexico had several incredible species of dinosaur.

These prehistoric giants once dominated what is now Mexican territory before vanishing 66 million years ago. To discover more, why not check out Andrea Fischer’s original article?

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Jalisco has become the first state in Mexico to offer what qualification?

A degree in Mariachi music

A postgraduate degree in "AMLOism"

A doctorate in Bullfighting

A degree in "Costco Studies"

None

What pest is causing havoc for Mexican livestock as it spreads across Mexico?

The Chupacabra

Freshwater crocodiles

Screwworm

The Mexican wolf

None

President Sheinbaum announced this week a new 50-billion-peso initiative to tackle which problem?

Potholes on Mexico's highways

Mexico's low minimum wage

A lack of affordable housing in Mexico City

A lack of accessible internet in rural areas

None

The Mexican peso dropped to its strongest level against the U.S. dollar since 2024 on Wednesday. How low did it go?

18.20 pesos to the U.S. dollar

15.32 pesos to the U.S. dollar

17.48 pesos to the U.S. dollar

16.10 pesos to the U.S. dollar

None

Which Mexican cabinet member is currently representing Mexico at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos?

Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard

Foreign Affairs Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente

Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez

Environment Minister Alicia Bárcena

None

Which group did University of Guadalajara experts recently warn is increasingly opting NOT to go to the state of Jalisco?

Mexican tourists

Migratory birds

Mexican college students

IT companies

None

What U.S. childhood-disease outbreak have authorities announced is now in every Mexican state?

Chicken pox

Measles

Polio

Whooping cough

None

The Bank of Mexico will soon release a new coin to honor which pre-Hispanic icon?

The temple of Kukulkan at Chichén Itzá

The pre-Hispanic city of Palenque

The pre-Hispanic god Quetzalcoatl

Ixchel, the Maya goddess of midwifery and medicine

None

The first ever mom-and-son duo to compete on the same Mexican Winter Olympics team will do so in 2026. In which sport?

Figure skating

Curling

Alpine Skiing

Snowboarding

None

Which of Mexico's resources is rapidly vanishing due to buyers from places like Saudi Arabia, China and Japan?

Lithium

Copper

Obsidian

Coal

None

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Mexico City's Cablebús Line 5 is set to become the world's longest cable car system. At which Metro station will it terminate?

El Rosario

Barranca de los Muertos

Mixcoac

Coyoacán

None

Airline Aeroméxico has called for upgrades at Mexico City's AICM airport. What do they want?

A third runway

A third terminal

Larger gates for the Airbus A380

An upgraded weather warning system

None

The peso had the strongest recorded week against the dollar in 18 months. How high did it get on Thursday?

17.65

16.80

18.02

17.25

None

Which Latin music legend has confirmed his appearance at a Baja California Sur music festival?

Peso Pluma

Bad Bunny

Carlos Vives

Ricky Martin

None

Mexico's homegrown Olinia EV finally has a release date. When?

2030

2027

2032

2028

None

Allan Corona and Regina Martínez are off to the Winter Olympics. What sport will they participate in?

Cross-country skiing

Snowcross

Curling

Skeleton Bob

None

Mexico City's Zocalo square is full of art this week. What is on display?

A replica of Tenochtitlán's Templo Mayor

A giant tapestry depicting the presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum

1000 Dr. Simi statues

200 cactus sculptures

None

TikTok star and singing street sweeper Macario Martínez is set to perform his first major concert. Where?

Cholula, Puebla

León, Guanajuato

Tulum, Quintana Roo

Zactecas, Zacatecas

None

Government figures show that 1 in 5 cars sold in Mexico came from a single foreign supplier. Who?

The United States

China

Guatemala

France

None

A group of Monterrey students are up for the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize. What did they invent?

A solar battery

A zero-emissions office building in central Monterrey

A modular EV that can be assembled at home

A water purifying device

None

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Bolero is the heartbeat of Mexican memory, where every slow chord feels like opening an old family album. Born in 19th-century Cuba and carried by sea routes into Yucatán and Mexico City, it transformed from dance-hall rhythm into the smoky, intimate soundtrack of city nights and secret longings.

Discover iconic composers like Guty Cárdenas, Agustín Lara, Consuelo Velázquez, Álvaro Carrillo, and María Grever, whose songs turned heartbreak into high art and learn some Spanish as you go.

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Mexico has gone all in on the rail revolution in recent years. One of the key new lines has been the creation of the Interoceanic Train (CIIT), between Oaxaca and Veracruz. This railways has seen the revival of old operating lines, using engines and railcars brought in from abroad.

The most recognizable new face on the railway is the British Rail Class 43, which was once the most famous train in the United Kingdom. But how did an icon of modernity, progress and innovation end up in the mountains of Oaxaca?

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Traffic at Mexico City's troubled AIFA airport is up. How many visitors do they hope to attract in 2026?

40 million

1 million

9 million

4, and an eagle

None

Norteño band 'Los Tigres del Norte' unveiled their new song on which U.S. show?

The Simpsons

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Last Week Tonight

Stranger Things

None

Archeology ministry INAH reported a bumper haul of repatriated treasures in 2025. How many artefacts were returned to Mexico?

165,209

2,158

3,564

1,123

None

Mexico’s Health Minister David Kershenobich is hoping to entice Mexicans into what, as part of a new health drive?

Giving blood

Organ donation

Giving up Tylenol

Cutting out Coca Cola

None

The state of Chiapas has changed its official shield. What object has replaced the Spanish castle that was there previously?

An oil derrick

Dr. Simi

A UFO

A Maya temple

None

Mexico has launched its own tariffs this week. Which country isn't being tariffed?

China

Thailand

Indonesia

Canada

None

Storms lashed Mexico on New Year's Day. Which of these states was not affected by rain and freezing conditions?

Tamaulipas

Sonora

Veracruz

Puebla

None

A tragic derailment on the Interoceanic Train killed 14 passengers this week. In which state did the accident take place?

Oaxaca

Veracruz

Tabasco

Chiapas

None

The first major earthquake of the year has struck! What magnitude was it?

6.5

7.2

6.3

5.8

None

2025 was the best year ever for the modern Mexican peso. How much did it appreciate against the dollar?

19%

12%

25%

14%

None

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We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, Mexican style.

Mexican New Year’s Eve is a chaotic, joyfully superstitious whirlwind where families cram into kitchens, shout about missing grapes, and believe — deep down — that this is the year everything changes. From racing to eat 12 wish-filled grapes at midnight to choosing destiny-colored underwear (red for love, yellow for money, green for health, white for peace), the night turns superstition into a full-contact sport. People jog around the block with suitcases to “manifest” travel, burn stuffed año viejo dummies to torch bad vibes, feast on bacalao and tamales, then cry, laugh, and hug under explosive fireworks that light up every barrio and big city alike.

Dive into a joyous celebration and learn Spanish at the same time as we take a look at the first MND Tutor of 2026!

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Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list is out. Which Mexican institution has failed to make the list this year?

Rosetta

Pujol

El Cardenal

Ling Ling

None

Which Mexican sportsman has been appointed as the latest Tommy Hilfiger global ambassador?

Checo Pérez

Isaac del Toro

Pato O' Ward

Javier Hernández

None

Claudia Sheinbaum has won another award this week. Who from?

Mexican business group AMCHAM

Animal rights activists PETA

Global soccer federation FIFA

The Nobel Foundation

None

Something strange was afoot in the Mexican Congress this week. What happened?

A ghost was sighted in the Speaker's chair

A karaoke session featuring former president AMLO

A brawl between lawmakers

A fully sanctioned boxing match

None

720 troops have been deployed in the state of Michoacán. What are they tasked with protecting?

The avocado harvest

A transfer of gold bullion from Banco Nacional de Michoacán to Mexico City

The state congress building

A new military base in Morelia

None

Mexico City's Reforma Avenue is set to host NYE celebrations. What will happen?

A world record attempt for the most beer consumed in 4 hours

A giant clock will count down to the end of 2025

A parade of pharmacy mascots

An electronic music festival

None

Mexico City's central post office opened a special new mail route this week. Where will they be delivering to?

The North Pole

Narnia

Venezuela

South Bend, Indiana

None

The Cananea miners strike in Sonora state has ended this week. How long were workers on strike?

10 months

78 hours

18 years

18 weeks

None

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Fashion, fashion, fashion. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum certainly has it in spades, as she’s just been named as one of the New York Times’ most stylish women of the year. Her clothing is usually made by local Mexican craftspeople from throughout the country and reflects Mexico’s long cultural history.

Thread your way through a history of Mexican clothing and learn Spanish as you go in our latest instalment of MND Tutor!

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, of course. Christmas has a slightly different spin on it down here though. In the 1500s, friars arriving in central Mexico saw the Aztec festival Panquetzaliztli — complete with a virgin birth myth and an edible war god — and quietly repurposed its timing and energy into Christmas worship. From that blend came misas de aguinaldo, pastorelas, and posadas, celebrations that drifted from church courtyards into neighborhood streets and, over time, into today’s more secular but still deeply communal Mexican Christmas.

Discover the differences while learning Spanish in a holiday season special edition of our education language program!

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