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Vallarta toughens anti-trafficking plan for World Cup

Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas are building a joint risk diagnostic to blunt trafficking ahead of FIFA 2026 tourism.

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.

Foreign Trailblazers Who Shaped Mexico’s Culture & History

From exiled revolutionaries to artistic visionaries, explore how foreign expats in Mexico helped shape the...

The Third Culture Kids of Mexico: Raising Children as Expats

Expat kids in Mexico grow up fluent in two languages and at home in two...

The Hunt for “Authentic Mexico” Is the Fastest Way to Miss Mexico

If you want “real Mexico,” stop hunting and start participating—quietly, consistently, without needing a story...

Business & Economy

Local companies, jobs, prices, investment, tourism impact on 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 squeeze of rising costs.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.

Mexican Navy Seizes 4 Tons of Cocaine off Colima Coast

Mexico’s Navy intercepted a semi-submersible off Colima with nearly 4 tons of cocaine, detaining three...

Courts & Justice

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

Eric N Charged in Clarisa Rodríguez Death in Puerto Vallarta

After a hearing, a judge charged Eric N with negligent homicide in the death of...

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...

Culture & Traditions

Stories about cultures and traditions in Mexico.

Ash Wednesday starts Lent in Mexico, reshaping food choices

As Lent begins with Ash Wednesday in Mexico, many avoid red meat, turning to fish...

Cartels Drive Out Indigenous Communities for Gold and Timber

In Chihuahua’s Sierra Tarahumara, organized crime groups are forcing Indigenous families off their land to...

Wood-Chopping Contest Keeps Mixtec Tradition Alive in Oaxaca

A rural Oaxaca community revives a communal wood-chopping tradition, turning a once-essential labor into a...

Development & Real Estate

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

Self-Building in Mexico Can Take 20 Years and 30% Extra Cost

Building a house slowly might seem budget-friendly. In Mexico, it often stretches out for decades...

Puerto Vallarta Condo Occupancy Reaches 80% as Season Peaks

Puerto Vallarta’s condo occupancy nears 80% as high season peaks. Local condo managers warn of...

Mexico investors set to keep or raise real estate exposure

CBRE survey shows 83% of investors will hold or increase real-estate exposure in 2026, with...

Environment

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

Playa del Carmen NGO restores corals, trains at-risk teens

Hurakaan Eco-Táctica restores protected Acropora corals near Playa del Carmen while training vulnerable teens as...

Birdwatching checks San Miguel’s environmental pulse

Birdwatching in San Miguel shows what’s changing fast. Birds often react to water, air, and...

Semarnat stops non-native species plan in Sierra La Laguna

Semarnat says it won’t allow non-native wildlife releases in Sierra La Laguna, warning they could...

Government & Politics

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

Semarnat stops non-native species plan in Sierra La Laguna

Semarnat says it won’t allow non-native wildlife releases in Sierra La Laguna, warning they could...

Mexico declines Trump Peace Board invite over Palestine

Mexico declined Trump’s Peace Board invite, saying any Middle East plan must include a recognized...

San Miguel de Allende weighs Casa Europa hub proposal

San Miguel de Allende considers an extended loan for Casa Europa. The aim is a...

LGBTQ+ Mexico News

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

Mexico City Lawmakers Unveil Sweeping LGBTQ+ Rights Package

Mexico City lawmakers unveiled a legislative package to bolster LGBTQ+ rights, targeting hate speech, inclusive...

Los Cabos launches municipal office for sexual diversity

Los Cabos approved a Municipal Coordination for Sexual Diversity, giving LGBTQ+ groups a formal channel...

Cancún Pride 2026 moved to May amid World Cup rush

Cancún shifted Pride 2026’s main events to May 15–17 to ease June crowding linked to...

Public Safety & Crime

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

Monterrey Adds Robot Dogs to 2026 World Cup Security Plan

Tourism

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

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