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Puerto Vallarta Says Hotel Bookings Hold Steady

March 5, 2026

Puerto Vallarta says hotel cancellations have not surged after February violence, though short-term rentals slipped and March demand bears watching.

Our news is written for expats in Mexico and helps readers understand how each story connects to the expat experience. Our writers have at least 10 years of experience living in Mexico. We are not new to the area and claiming expertise; we have lived the expat experience in Mexico for decades, not months. That makes us a reliable news source in Mexico for the expat community.

Expat Corner

Expat news, explainers, and more for expats in Mexico.

Mexico has become more expensive and exclusive in expat communities

Mexico is still cheaper than the U.S., but expat hubs now price housing for outsiders....

Foreign Trailblazers Who Shaped Mexico’s Culture & History

From exiled revolutionaries to artistic visionaries, explore how foreign expats in Mexico helped shape the...

The Third Culture Kids of Mexico: Raising Children as Expats

Expat kids in Mexico grow up fluent in two languages and at home in two...

Business & Economy

Local companies, jobs, prices, investment, tourism impact on economy.

Oil, gas and the dollar rise as volatility returns

Peso slips as oil and dollar rise on conflict signals

March 5, 2026

Oil and gas climbed and the dollar strengthened as Middle East headlines revived risk-off trading, nudging the peso lower.

March 4, 2026

Mexico health taxes hit record as cigarette IEPS jumps

Mexico’s January 2026 “health taxes” hit a record, with tobacco IEPS up 51%. What changed,...

March 3, 2026

Peso slides near 17.7 as Middle East war hits markets

Mexican peso weakens toward 17.7 per dollar as investors seek safety amid Middle East conflict,...

Mexico remittances fall under $5B as new US tax starts

March 2, 2026

Why Mexico remittances slipped under $5B in January

Banxico reports January remittances at $4.594B, below $5B, as a new U.S. 1% excise tax...

February 27, 2026

Marina Vallarta art market shows Vallarta is open again

A busy Art & Market Marina Vallarta and a state tourism visit signaled that Puerto...

Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.

SSEJ says hidden device left from cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta caused bridge explosion

March 4, 2026

Jalisco security officials say a device hidden since February 22 detonated during bridge work in...

Courts & Justice

Prosecutions, trials, rulings, prisons, human rights cases.

Eric N Charged in Clarisa Rodríguez Death in Puerto Vallarta

After a hearing, a judge charged Eric N with negligent homicide in the death of...

Pemex and CFE lawsuits threaten 100bn pesos hit to Mexico

Mexico’s two state giants face 59,000+ legal cases with an estimated 100bn-peso exposure, raising questions...

Mexico’s Supreme Court warns international law can’t yield to “the law of the strongest”

Mexico’s Supreme Court opened 2026 with a rare global message, warning that international law must...

Culture & Traditions

Stories about cultures and traditions in Mexico.

Why February 24 matters in Mexico and what is observed

Mexico marks February 24 as Flag Day, rooted in the 1821 Plan of Iguala and...

Ash Wednesday starts Lent in Mexico, reshaping food choices

As Lent begins with Ash Wednesday in Mexico, many avoid red meat, turning to fish...

Cartels Drive Out Indigenous Communities for Gold and Timber

In Chihuahua’s Sierra Tarahumara, organized crime groups are forcing Indigenous families off their land to...

Development & Real Estate

Real estate, zoning, construction, rents, short-term rentals.

World Cup 2026 revives Mexico City rental tensions

Hosts say short-term rentals aren't driving Mexico City rent hikes as World Cup 2026 nears,...

Playa Mamitas plan proposes hotel rooms and condos

A new Semarnat filing outlines ZONNA near Playa Mamitas with 64 hotel rooms and 187...

Conagua targets illegal builds along Lake Chapala shore

Lake Chapala shoreline construction face tighter scrutiny

Conagua and Jalisco municipalities will jointly inspect federal shoreline zones at Lake Chapala, boosting checks...

Environment

Climate, conservation, protected areas, air/water quality, and disasters’ aftermath.

Cancún weighs offshore barges to intercept sargassum

Cancún officials are looking beyond shoreline rakes and tractors as early sargassum arrivals test the...

SEMARNAT okays Puerto Cancún beach restoration plan

SEMARNAT approved a five-year project to rebuild 785 meters of eroded Puerto Cancún beach, with...

Puerto Vallarta sets March 2026 e-waste drop-off dates

E-waste drop-off runs March 11–13, 2026 in Puerto Vallarta, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with five temporary...

Government & Politics

President, federal government, city halls, budgets, ordinances, public policy, elections.

SRE says 121 Mexicans have left Iran, Israel and nearby states by secure land routes as airspace disruptions halt flights.

March 3, 2026

Mexico moves 121 out of Middle East as flights stop

SRE says 121 Mexicans have left Iran, Israel and nearby states by secure land routes...

March 3, 2026

U.S. Embassy issues official Spring Break Travel Warning for Mexico

U.S. Embassy urges Spring Break travelers to review Mexico’s state advisories and use caution around...

US special forces arrive for authorized Mexico training

February 27, 2026

What the US training mission in Mexico actually covers

Mexico authorized 12 US special operations troops for joint training in Edomex and Cozumel through...

LGBTQ+ Mexico News

News and topics of interest to LGBTQ+ people and their allies.

Mexico City Pride wants a World Cup 2026 spotlight

Pride organizers in Mexico City are planning a “Pride Mundial” for June 27, 2026, timed...

Mexico City Lawmakers Unveil Sweeping LGBTQ+ Rights Package

Mexico City lawmakers unveiled a legislative package to bolster LGBTQ+ rights, targeting hate speech, inclusive...

Los Cabos launches municipal office for sexual diversity

Los Cabos approved a Municipal Coordination for Sexual Diversity, giving LGBTQ+ groups a formal channel...

Public Safety & Crime

Policing, crime, fire, emergency response, and prevention programs.

March 5, 2026

German diver rescued after emergency near Cabo Arch

Navy crews rescued and stabilized a 55-year-old German diver after a suspected pulmonary emergency near...

March 5, 2026

Playa del Carmen boosts inspections and hurricane readiness

Officials say 2025 brought 17,426 safety inspections, new ambulances, and a 40M peso hurricane fund...

Authorities roll out a Spring Break safety plan across beach

March 2, 2026

Spring Break safety modules set for Cabo hot spots

Los Cabos will staff three response points in Cabo San Lucas and boost patrols with...

Tourism

Visitor trends, attractions, policy, safety, hospitality sector.

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