Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

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Business economy coverage on jobs, prices, investment, and the impact on tourism. Clear updates explain what’s growing, what’s closing, and why.

What we cover: Local companies, jobs, prices, investment, National economic news, tourism impact on the economy.

The Mexico economy is one of the largest in Latin America, shaped by trade, tourism, manufacturing, remittances, and complex political and global influences. This section features up-to-date coverage of economic indicators, inflation, currency trends, foreign investment, labor markets, and government policy. We report on how economic shifts affect everyday life in Mexico, from consumer prices and wages to real estate, small businesses, and international trade agreements like USMCA. Stay informed on central bank decisions, job growth, tourism revenue, and how global events impact the national economy. Whether you’re a resident, investor, or analyst, this tag offers reliable insights into the challenges and resilience of the Mexico economy.

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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, higher oil, and global volatility.
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Mexico remittances fall under $5B as new US tax starts

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 on cash-funded transfers takes effect.
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Marina Vallarta art market shows Vallarta is open again

A busy Art & Market Marina Vallarta and a state tourism visit signaled that Puerto Vallarta’s visitor scene is running normally.
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Mexico labor poverty falls to record low, INEGI data shows

Mexico labor poverty falls to record low, INEGI data shows

INEGI reports labor poverty fell to 32.3% in late 2025, supported by higher real labor income and the biggest drops in industrial states.
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Businesses press Los Cabos to curb unpermitted vending

Los Cabos business group urges plan to curb beach vending

Los Cabos business leaders want a coordinated plan with port and federal-zone authorities to manage informal vendors before Spring Break crowds.
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Costco Puerto Vallarta reopens with regular hours again

Costco Puerto Vallarta reopens with regular hours again

Costco Puerto Vallarta resumes normal warehouse and gas station hours Feb. 25 after a brief closure tied to security concerns and damage.
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Trump’s 10% global tariff starts, USMCA exempts Mexico

Trump’s 10% global tariff starts, USMCA exempts Mexico

U.S. starts a 10% global import duty for 150 days. Mexico’s USMCA/T-MEC goods are exempt, but non-qualifying items still pay.
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Mexico’s push to shrink cash payments in favor of digital transactions

In a Feb. 24, 2026, interview, the head of Asociación de Bancos de México, Emilio Romano, described a coordinated effort with the federal government to roll out...
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Ajijic neighbors support “Berry Man” after truck burned in blockade

Ajijic neighbors began a support drive after a vendor lost truck and goods during Jalisco blockades on Sunday, February 22.
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Mexican peso exchange rate

Peso slips as tariffs and security risks outweigh GDP

The peso fell on Feb. 23 as U.S. tariff signals and security risks in Mexico outweighed stronger-than-expected GDP data.
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Canada beef sees Mexico as anchor for export shift

Canada beef sees Mexico as anchor for export shift

Mexico is Canada’s third-largest beef export market. Shipments hit about 24,000 tonnes in 2025, valued at $256m, as the USMCA review nears.
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USMCA

Supreme Court strikes Trump tariffs and jolts USMCA review

Court limits emergency-powers tariffs, shaking trade leverage just as North America heads into the 2026 USMCA review and renewal clock.
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