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Jalisco winter tourism rises and Vallarta gains 4%

Jalisco drew about 1.6M winter-holiday tourists, up 4%. Puerto Vallarta also rose 4% as new US and Canada flights lifted demand.

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.

When Con Permiso Opens Doors in Mexico’s Daily Crowds

In Mexico, “con permiso” smooths buses, markets, lines, and home visits—a small phrase that signals...

If you love Mexico, don’t romanticize it. Respect it.

This opinion piece critiques romantic expat content about Mexico and calls for honesty about privilege,...

Order Food in Mexico Without Sounding Like a Tourist

Use small, polite Spanish phrases, steady rhythm, and the right “por favor” to order smoothly...

Business & Economy

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

Peso strengthens as Fed chair probe hits the dollar

The peso firmed near 17.9 per dollar as a criminal probe involving Fed Chair Jerome...

Interoceanic Train crash rattles investors in Mexico

After a deadly derailment, the Interoceanic Train crash is cooling corporate interest and raising questions...

Mexico allows tariff-free meat imports from Brazil in 2026

Mexico opened tariff-free quotas for 2026 beef and pork imports, including Brazil, after removing meat...

Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.

Drone warfare pushes Mexico cartel fight into skies

Cartels are turning cheap drones into scouts and bombers, pushing Mexico and the U.S. toward...

Organized crime recruitment of minors is rising, report says

A report highlighted growing recruitment of minors by organized crime, outlining how criminal groups pull...

Report maps Tren de Aragua routes and cartel ties in Mexico

Mexican investigations map how Tren de Aragua routes link to local protection and trafficking markets,...

Courts & Justice

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

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...

Gulf of California LNG faces fresh court injunctions

Gulf of California LNG lawsuits were accepted by federal courts, forcing agencies and the presidency...

Culture & Traditions

Stories about cultures and traditions in Mexico.

Mexico earns Guinness record for largest embroidery show

Mexico set a Guinness World Records mark at Los Pinos with 3,106 embroidered and textile...

Mega Rosca de Reyes draws 18,000 downtown Vallarta

Over 18,000 people filled downtown Puerto Vallarta for a two-kilometer Mega Rosca de Reyes, sharing...

Three Kings parade brings San Miguel streets to life

San Miguel’s Cabalgata de Reyes Magos set off at 4:30 pm from El Cardo, ending...

Development & Real Estate

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

Mexico City renting 2026 rules reshaping the market

Mexico City rentals in 2026 face inflation-capped hikes, one-month deposits, contract registration, and protections for...

CDMX hosts urge World Cup pause on short-term rental cap

Short-term rental hosts want Mexico City to temporarily lift its 50% occupancy cap during the...

Mexico housing prices rise as World Cup pressure builds

Home prices jumped up to 10% in a year, and World Cup projects plus tourism...

Environment

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

Estero El Salado is Puerto Vallarta’s hidden oasis

Inside Puerto Vallarta's hotel zone, Estero El Salado protects mangroves, birds, and crocodiles—proof the city...

Humpback whale freed after net scare off Cabo San Lucas

A juvenile humpback was found tangled off Cabo San Lucas and freed offshore by certified...

Puerto Vallarta heat runs up to 5°C above normal now

Puerto Vallarta heat is running up to 5°C above normal this season, and the pattern...

Government & Politics

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

LGBTQ+ Mexico News

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

Public Safety & Crime

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

Playa del Carmen raid finds 20 alleged trafficking victims

Tourism

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

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