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Vallarta denies permit for work at Los Arcos de Mismaloya

Vallarta denies permit for work at Los Arcos de Mismaloya

After a Highway 200 blockade, Puerto Vallarta says no federal-zone permit exists near Los Arcos and will seek clarity with Semarnat.
Lifeguard rescues swimmer swept away by current at Camarones Beach, Puerto Vallarta

Lifeguards rescue swimmer from rip current in Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta reaches record visitors, revenue in 2025

Protest blocks Highway 200 over Los Arcos fences today

Protest blocks Highway 200 over Los Arcos fences today

puerto vallarta earthquake

4.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the north coast of Puerto Vallarta

puerto vallarta potholes

Puerto Vallarta pothole repair plan set for Jan–Mar

Puerto Vallarta set for International Charro Championship

Puerto Vallarta set for International Charro Championship

Puerto Vallarta tourist tax

Puerto Vallarta plans record 600m peso works this year

airport drill

Jalisco winter tourism rises and Vallarta gains 4%

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Expat Corner

Expat news, explainers, and more for expats in Mexico.
con permiso

When Con Permiso Opens Doors in Mexico’s Daily Crowds

In Mexico, “con permiso” smooths buses, markets, lines, and home visits—a small phrase that signals...
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the real mexico

If you love Mexico, don’t romanticize it. Respect it.

This opinion piece critiques romantic expat content about Mexico and calls for honesty about privilege,...
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Order Food in Mexico

Order Food in Mexico Without Sounding Like a Tourist

Use small, polite Spanish phrases, steady rhythm, and the right “por favor” to order smoothly...
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Business & Economy

Local companies, jobs, prices, investment, tourism impact on economy.
Vanguard sees Mexico at 1.5% growth in 2026 outlook

Vanguard sees Mexico at 1.5% growth in 2026 outlook

Mexico could grow 1.5% in 2026, Vanguard says, helped by U.S. consumers and World Cup...
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GM to invest $1B in Mexico manufacturing over two years

GM to invest $1B in Mexico manufacturing over two years

General Motors will invest $1 billion in Mexico over 2026–2027, betting on local demand as...
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World Bank warns this decade is weakest growth since 1960

World Bank warns this decade is weakest growth since 1960

World Bank projections say the 2020s may be the slowest growth decade since 1960, leaving...
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Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.
Sheinbaum rejects US strikes

CBP seizures suggest drug flow to US down under Sheinbaum

U.S. CBP seizure data show notable drops in several drug categories at the border during...
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Drone warfare pushes Mexico cartel fight into skies

Drone warfare pushes Mexico cartel fight into skies

Cartels are turning cheap drones into scouts and bombers, pushing Mexico and the U.S. toward...
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Organized crime recruitment

Organized crime recruitment of minors is rising, report says

A report highlighted growing recruitment of minors by organized crime, outlining how criminal groups pull...
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Courts & Justice

Prosecutions, trials, rulings, prisons, human rights cases.
Pemex CFE lawsuits

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...
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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...
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Gulf of California LNG

Gulf of California LNG faces fresh court injunctions

Gulf of California LNG lawsuits were accepted by federal courts, forcing agencies and the presidency...
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Culture & Traditions

Stories about cultures and traditions in Mexico.
Arandas weekend guide for tequila, food and fair season

Arandas weekend guide for tequila, food and fair season

Plan a short trip to Arandas, Jalisco for its January fair, agave-country flavors, and two...
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world chewing gum day

World Chewing Gum Day recalls Mexico’s chicle origins

January 13 highlights chicle’s Mexican roots—from chicozapote sap to global gum—showing how jungle latex became...
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Mexico earns Guinness record for largest embroidery show

Mexico earns Guinness record for largest embroidery show

Mexico set a Guinness World Records mark at Los Pinos with 3,106 embroidered and textile...
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Development & Real Estate

Real estate, zoning, construction, rents, short-term rentals.
BCS rent regulation

Mexico City renting 2026 rules reshaping the market

Mexico City rentals in 2026 face inflation-capped hikes, one-month deposits, contract registration, and protections for...
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Aguascalientes Airbnb tax

CDMX hosts urge World Cup pause on short-term rental cap

Short-term rental hosts want Mexico City to temporarily lift its 50% occupancy cap during the...
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Mexico housing prices

Mexico housing prices rise as World Cup pressure builds

Home prices jumped up to 10% in a year, and World Cup projects plus tourism...
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Environment

Climate, conservation, protected areas, air/water quality, and disasters’ aftermath.
Charco del Ingenio lines up nature workshops this weekend

Charco del Ingenio lines up nature workshops this weekend in San Miguel

Charco del Ingenio invites visitors Jan. 16–17 with a free cactus workshop, an open science...
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Estero El Salado

Estero El Salado is Puerto Vallarta’s hidden oasis

Inside Puerto Vallarta's hotel zone, Estero El Salado protects mangroves, birds, and crocodiles—proof the city...
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humpback whale freed

Humpback whale freed after net scare off Cabo San Lucas

A juvenile humpback was found tangled off Cabo San Lucas and freed offshore by certified...
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Government & Politics

President, federal government, city halls, budgets, ordinances, public policy, elections.
Vallarta denies permit for work at Los Arcos de Mismaloya

Vallarta denies permit for work at Los Arcos de Mismaloya

After a Highway 200 blockade, Puerto Vallarta says no federal-zone permit exists near Los Arcos...
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Vendors allege kickbacks in Cancún city permit offices

Vendors allege kickbacks in Cancún city permit offices

Small businesses in Benito Juárez say they’re asked for “mochadas” to speed up or cut...
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Sheinbaum rejects US strikes

CBP seizures suggest drug flow to US down under Sheinbaum

U.S. CBP seizure data show notable drops in several drug categories at the border during...
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LGBTQ+ Mexico News

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

Casa LLECA fundraiser seeks bigger LGBT shelter in CDMX

LLECA has raised 92,130 pesos toward a 200,000 goal to rehabilitate a new Casa LLECA...
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gay sex puerto vallarta

Romantic Zone public-sex scandal sparks calls for more patrols

After a public-sex video in Puerto Vallarta, the Romantic Zone scandal is fueling calls for...
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PrEP near your workplace

PrEP near your workplace puts HIV prevention on lunch break

PrEP near your workplace offers quick, stigma-free PrEP with testing and vaccines at an IMSS...
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Public Safety & Crime

Policing, crime, fire, emergency response, and prevention programs.
Lifeguard rescues swimmer swept away by current at Camarones Beach, Puerto Vallarta

Lifeguards rescue swimmer from rip current in Vallarta

A lifeguard at Camarones Beach used a rescue board to pull a swimmer out of...
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Playa del Carmen raid finds 20 alleged trafficking victims

Playa del Carmen raid finds 20 alleged trafficking victims

Quintana Roo prosecutors say a court-ordered raid on a Playa del Carmen bar found 20...
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dating app kidnapping

Dating app kidnapping case brings three arrests in Los Cabos

Prosecutors in Los Cabos say three men lured a victim via a dating app, held...
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Tourism

Visitor trends, attractions, policy, safety, hospitality sector.
Survey says tourists feel safe in Los Cabos this season

Survey says tourists feel safe in Los Cabos this season

Exit surveys during peak season found 9 in 10 visitors felt safe in Los Cabos,...
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Puerto Vallarta reaches record visitors, revenue in 2025

Puerto Vallarta edged to a new 2025 record with 6.265M visitors, steady occupancy, and higher...
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airport drill

Jalisco winter tourism rises and Vallarta gains 4%

Jalisco drew about 1.6M winter-holiday tourists, up 4%. Puerto Vallarta also rose 4% as new...
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