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.

Strong Peso Leaves American Tourists Spending Less in Mexico

Strong Peso Leaves American Tourists and Expats Spending Less in Mexico

A stronger Mexican peso is cutting into Americans’ wallets. U.S. tourists in Mexico are spending more cautiously and expats living on dollar incomes feel the...
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Mexico beef prices jump as extortion hits supply chain

Mexico beef prices jump as extortion hits supply chain

Beef prices in Mexico rose about 16.5% to start 2026, as extortion, theft and tighter imports add costs from ranch to butcher.
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Puerto Vallarta’s Historic Center Getting a Facelift

Extortion attempts rise for Puerto Vallarta small businesses

Coparmex members in Puerto Vallarta report rising extortion attempts—mostly by phone—highlighting a wider national trend and major underreporting.
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Mexico Tops U.S. Export Markets in 2025

New U.S. Census data show Mexico became the No. 1 market for U.S. goods exports in 2025, narrowly topping Canada as integration deepened.
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Restaurant Closures in Los Cabos Amid a Downtown Demand Slump

Restaurant Closures in Los Cabos Amid a Downtown Demand Slump

At least 20 restaurants have closed in Los Cabos as sales sag. Costs are rising, and visitors are staying in resorts instead of downtown.
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Nearshoring Boom Takes Shape at Expo Manufactura 2026

Nearshoring Boom Takes Shape at Expo Manufactura 2026

At Expo Manufactura 2026 in Monterrey, nearshoring is no longer just talk—it's triggering factory expansions and filling local hotels.
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Mexico lost 1 in 4 trade dollars to fake invoicing

Mexico may lose 1 in 4 trade dollars to invoice fraud

Researchers estimate Mexico’s trade gaps hit $1.27T in a decade. The findings raise alarms about fake invoices and corruption.
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Viral engraved pocket mirrors in San Miguel de Allende

Viral engraved pocket mirrors in San Miguel de Allende

Where to buy San Miguel's viral engraved pocket mirrors, what they cost, and how to get yours personalized in minutes downtown.
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Mexico October inflation

Mexico Inflation Ticks Up to 3.79% in January

Mexico’s annual inflation was 3.79% in January, up from December’s 3.69%. Core inflation hit 4.52%, driven by higher cigarette and soft drink prices.
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Profeco sees fewer consumer complaints filed in Puerto Vallarta

Profeco sees fewer consumer complaints filed in Puerto Vallarta

Profeco says holiday complaints at Puerto Vallarta Airport fell to two, both over Volaris delays, as disputes shift to real estate and timeshares.
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Mexico Remittances Fall After 11-Year Growth Streak

Mexico Remittances Fall After 11-Year Growth Streak

Remittances to Mexico dipped in 2025, ending 11 years of growth as U.S. economic risks and a strong peso reshape the outlook.
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Mexico Ends 2025 with GDP Rebound, Analysts Still Cautious

Mexico’s economy saw a late surge in Q4 2025 with 0.8% growth, narrowly averting a recession after an earlier contraction. Analysts urge caution about the...
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