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Mexico News in English from Vallarta Daily, with breaking headlines and clear reporting from across the country. Follow the stories shaping daily life in Mexico, including public safety, politics, the economy, travel, weather, and culture. This page is updated throughout the day with national coverage, major state developments, and weekly roundups that add context when a story moves fast. Vallarta Daily began in Puerto Vallarta and now covers Mexico with the same direct reporting and focus on original sources.

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DEA chief alleges Mexican officials are aiding the CJNG

DEA Administrator Terry Cole says he speaks daily with Omar García Harfuch while alleging unnamed Mexican officials support the CJNG.
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Avocado Shipments Resume After Threats Halt Inspections

Mexico and the United States restored Michoacán avocado inspections under a permanent security table backed by 1,557 troops.
pemex

Mexico Energy Spending Trails Plan by 164 Billion Pesos

Federal energy spending ran 164 billion pesos below plan in the first half as Pemex also missed its revenue target despite stronger sales.
Four boats intercepted in Pacific cocaine operation

Four boats intercepted in Pacific cocaine operation

Mexico’s Navy seized about 4.4 tons of suspected cocaine from four boats off Oaxaca and Chiapas and detained 16 people.
Mexico-Remittances

Mexico Remittances Rise 3.1% in First Half of 2026

Mexico received $30.76 billion in remittances during the first half of 2026, while Jalisco’s total fell nearly 1% from a year earlier.
Cybersecurity

Mexico Faces Shortage of 77,000 Cybersecurity Experts

Mexico faces a shortage of 77,000 cybersecurity specialists as ransomware and AI-assisted attacks place more businesses at risk.
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Mexico Plans a Fleet of More Than 1,100 Combat Drones

Mexico's Marine Corps plans 1,143 combat drones plus reconnaissance and counter-drone units under a modernization blueprint extending to 2045.
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Mexico Finds No Cyclospora as U.S. Cases Near 2,000

Mexican tests found no Cyclospora at a Guanajuato plant, but U.S. officials tied 1,947 illnesses to recalled iceberg lettuce.
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Mexico Sheds 320,000 Jobs as Labor Market Weakens in June

Mexico shed nearly 320,000 jobs in June as unemployment rose, labor participation fell and tourism-linked industries lost ground.

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Mexico growth outlook falls to 1.1% as investment slows

Economists now expect Mexico’s economy to grow 1.1% in 2026 as trade uncertainty, weak industry and costly credit weigh on investment.
earthquake

Strong Offshore Earthquake Triggers Chiapas Tsunami Alert

A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas shortly before 8:49 a.m. Friday

DEA chief says cartels and Mexico’s government are one

DEA Administrator Terrance Cole called cartel networks and Mexico’s government “one and the same,” while Sheinbaum demanded evidence.
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Mexico Takes 17 ICE Death Cases to U.S. Prosecutors

Mexico files U.S. complaints over 17 deaths tied to ICE custody and operations, expanding scrutiny to private detention contractors.
World Cup Fails to Fill Hotels in Mexico’s Host Cities

World Cup Fails to Fill Hotels in Mexico’s Host Cities

Hotel occupancy fell in all three Mexican World Cup host cities, while higher room rates protected revenue and exposed weaker demand.
mexico trade

Mexico-U.S. Goods Trade Hits Record Before T-MEC Talks

Mexico-U.S. goods trade hit $404.6B through May, but the record arrives as T-MEC talks focus on auto rules and deficits.
toyota mexcio

Is Toyota’s Tacoma shift a warning for Mexico jobs

Toyota will move Tacoma output from Tijuana to Texas by 2030, raising questions about Mexico’s auto jobs, suppliers and T-MEC risk.

Mexico presses U.S. over FBI role in El Mayo transfer

Mexico asks the U.S. to explain whether the FBI played a role in El Mayo Zambada’s transfer, reviving sovereignty questions.
mexico investment

Mexico rejoins global top 10 for foreign investment

Mexico returned to the global top 10 for FDI in 2025, but new project values fell as companies waited for trade certainty.

Mexico Hurricane Season 2026

News and updates for Mexico Hurricane Season 2026
Norbert Strengthens While Tracking Away From Mexico

Norbert Strengthens While Tracking Away From Mexico

Tropical Storm Norbert is moving west far from Mexico, with no coastal warnings. Puerto Vallarta’s...
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rain

Potential Norbert Remains Far From Puerto Vallarta

Forecasters give a Pacific disturbance a 50% chance of development within seven days, but no...
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marie

Tropical Storm Marie Could Bring Heavier Rain to Vallarta

Marie remains offshore, but its circulation could increase afternoon storms, heavy rain and rough surf...
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cartel fuel theft

U.S. sanctions CJNG fuel network as Mexico blocks assets

U.S. and Mexican officials targeted a CJNG-linked fuel smuggling network tied to transport, logistics and financial firms.
mexico employment

Mexico added jobs, but not where workers need them

Mexico’s job market added few posts through May as formal losses pushed more workers into informal employment, new data show.
USMCA

U.S. Move Puts North American Trade Pact in Limbo

The U.S. is expected to refuse a T-MEC extension, opening annual reviews and new uncertainty for Mexico trade.
Mexico Truckers Plan Nationwide Highway Blockades Wednesday

Mexico Truckers Plan Nationwide Highway Blockades Wednesday

Truckers plan highway blockades across Mexico on June 24 over security, extortion, towing fees and transport rules.
Mexico Desert Wonder Faces UNESCO Danger List Warning

Mexico Desert Wonder Faces UNESCO Danger List Warning

UNESCO may put El Pinacate on its danger list as border wall, solar and gas projects raise wildlife corridor concerns.
Santa Rosa Cartel

UN Report Details Mexican Cartels’ Global Drug Reach

A UN-linked report traces Mexican cartel activity across Central America, South America and Europe, adding pressure to security talks.
USMCA

USMCA Review Opens July 1 With Trade Risks for Mexico

Mexico, the U.S. and Canada will set the USMCA review route July 1 as autos, agriculture and tariffs define the pressure.
Sheinbaum Rejects Trump Claim Cartels Run Mexico

Sheinbaum Rejects Trump Claim Cartels Run Mexico

Sheinbaum rejected Trump’s claim that cartels run Mexico, framing the dispute around sovereignty, security results, and U.S. arms.
Dollar Trades Near 17.21 Pesos as Markets Wait for Fed Decision

Dollar Trades Near 17.21 Pesos as Markets Wait for Fed Decision

The U.S. dollar was trading near 17.21 Mexican pesos on Wednesday, June 17, with the peso little changed during a cautious session ahead.