Ensenada international airport project unveiled The Ensenada international airport project will feature a new runway, passenger terminal and commercial zone near Valle de Guadalupe, boosting regional connectivity and tourism with an investment of MXN 5,500 million for the Ensenada international airport. Ensenada is getting a new international airport. At the recent ACI congress, ASA director Carlos Manuel Merino Campos unveiled…
Baja California Sur tourism growth continues despite recent violent events Baja California Sur tourism growth remains strong as nearly two million visitors arrive in early 2025, driven by safety measures and solid hotel occupancy rates. Baja California Sur has seen Baja California Sur tourism growth gather pace in the first half of 2025, drawing nearly two million visitors despite isolated reports of violence. According to…
Cancún boosts tourism diversification to counter sargassum surge Cancún tourism diversification expands beyond beaches to water parks, cultural sites, religious tours and nightlife to tackle sargassum challenges and keep visitors engaged. Cancún’s iconic beaches have long drawn sun-seeking travelers from around the world. This summer, however, an influx of sargassum seaweed threatens that draw. To keep visitor numbers strong and protect local businesses,…
Mexico City Suspends Rain Harvesting Program Despite Ongoing Water Crisis The Rain Harvesting program in CDMX, designed to reduce water shortages, has been suspended in 2025 despite an allocated budget and past success in installing over 73,000 systems. Mexico City’s Rain Harvesting program, once celebrated for its innovation and global recognition, has come to an unexpected halt in 2025—even as the capital continues to grapple…
Mexico City Telecommunications Law mandates companies to bury cables underground Mexico City’s new Telecommunications Law mandates burying overhead cables to improve safety, streamline connectivity, and enhance the urban image with a comprehensive cables underground plan. On Thursday, July 10, 2025, Mexico City took a decisive step to modernize its urban landscape and bolster public safety by approving a new Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law that requires…
Puerto Vallarta crocodile sighting alarms beachgoers Puerto Vallarta crocodile sighting saw a 3.7‑meter reptile swim near vacationers, leading lifeguards and wildlife teams to act fast and move the animal to a safe habitat. Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco - On Monday, July 14, 2025, beachgoers on Puerto Vallarta’s southern shore spotted a large crocodile swimming just meters from the sand. The 3.7‑meter reptile glided through clear water…
Puerto Vallarta rocked by two armed robberies just minutes apart Sunday night Two violent robberies occurred Sunday night in Puerto Vallarta, apparently committed by the same armed suspects. Authorities have launched a joint investigation. Puerto Vallarta authorities are investigating two violent armed robberies that took place just minutes apart on Sunday night in different neighborhoods of the city. Early evidence suggests the same individuals may be responsible…
Baja California Sur development oversight gains momentum Governor Víctor Castro Cosío proposes a joint working group to ensure Baja California Sur development oversight, protect beach access, water resources, and prevent irregular permits. Governor Víctor Castro Cosío of Baja California Sur has called for new controls on booming tourism and real estate projects after residents raised alarms about blocked beach access, missing environmental…
Second Anti-Gentrification March Announced in Mexico City A second anti-gentrification march in Mexico City is set for July 20, this time focusing on rising housing costs in the south. Protestors at the first march became violent and only offered removing Americans from the city as a solution to the problem. A second anti-gentrification march in Mexico City is scheduled for Sunday, July…
Mexico’s National Banking and Securities Commission Fines Three Banks Sanctioned by U.S. money laundering, CNBV, FinCEN, FEND Off Fentanyl Act, Intercam, CIBanco, Vector Casa de Bolsa, cartel finances, U.S.–Mexico cooperation Mexican banks face 185 million peso fines after CNBV sanctions and FinCEN designation under the FEND Off Fentanyl Act for alleged money laundering—discover what comes next. CNBV fines Mexican banks for money laundering This Tuesday, Mexico’s National Banking…