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Search expands for two missing men in Puerto Vallarta

Jalisco authorities search for two men missing since Jan. 2 after traveling from Nayarit to Puerto Vallarta; detention angle under review.

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Expat Corner

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

Mexico’s Salsa Map Beyond Heat and Personal Identity

Mexican salsa is technique, texture, and region. Roasting, grinding, and chiles turn a simple sauce...

Don’t Be ‘That’ Foreigner in Mexico

A practical integration guide for expats in Mexico and how to build real community without...

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...

Business & Economy

Local companies, jobs, prices, investment, tourism impact on economy.

Mexican Stocks Hit Record High as IPC Index Tops 67,500

Mexico’s IPC index closed at a record 67,500 points with a 0.49% gain, propelled by...

Carso’s Lukoil buy makes Slim top private oil operator

Grupo Carso will buy Lukoil’s Mexico unit, taking full control of Ichalkil–Pokoch and assuming $330m...

GM Mexico cuts 1,900 Coahuila jobs as EV demand cools

GM ended a second shift at Ramos Arizpe, cutting about 1,900 jobs as North American...

Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.

Mexico Transfers 37 High-Risk Cartel Suspects to US Custody

Mexico has handed 37 alleged cartel members to U.S. custody, calling them a security threat....

Chiapas fortifies Guatemala border to block cartels

Chiapas is reinforcing the Guatemala border to stop criminals displaced by crackdowns, citing sharp drops...

FBI-linked suspect arrested in Cancún in alleged mafia ring

Authorities say Remigio “N,” under FBI interest, was arrested in Cancún after officers found drugs,...

Courts & Justice

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

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...

Gulf of California LNG faces fresh court injunctions

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

Culture & Traditions

Stories about cultures and traditions in Mexico.

Veracruz Carnival’s Beating Heart Lies in Its Masks

Iconic masks bring anonymity, satire, and collective joy to Veracruz’s Carnival. In 2026, new workshops...

Guelaguetza 2026 reveals official Sinfonía de colores

“Sinfonía de colores” is Guelaguetza’s 2026 official image, a vivid oil painting that threads Oaxaca’s...

Mariachi Day celebrates Mexico’s musical identity worldwide

Mariachi Day on January 21 honors the music from Jalisco that became a global symbol...

Development & Real Estate

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

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...

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...

Mexico housing prices rise as World Cup pressure builds

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

Environment

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

‘Empty the Tanks’ targets Cabo Dolphin under Ley Mincho

Empty the Tanks says it asked PROFEPA to investigate Cabo Dolphin in Los Cabos over...

NGOs Applaud Halt to Manzanillo Port Expansion Plan

Semarnat halts Manzanillo port expansion, drawing praise from NGOs who urge permanent cancellation and stronger...

Baja California’s Kelp Forests Are Disappearing Fast

Activists warn warming waters, pollution, and a sea urchin plague have wiped out over 70%...

Government & Politics

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

US military aircraft in Toluca sparks sovereignty debate

Sheinbaum Revises Training Flights After US Plane Uproar

After a U.S. military plane’s landing sparked controversy, Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexicans training in the...

Mexico decree makes brands responsible for packaging waste

A new federal decree activates Mexico’s circular economy law, forcing producers and importers to plan,...

US military aircraft in Toluca sparks sovereignty debate

Mexico says a U.S. C-130 landing in Toluca was a preapproved logistics run to take...

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...

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...

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...

Public Safety & Crime

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

Search expands for two missing men in Puerto Vallarta

Jalisco authorities search for two men missing since Jan. 2 after traveling from Nayarit to...

San Miguel de Allende gun attack leaves three dead

Three men were killed and one person wounded in a Tuesday attack on Santa Fe...

Mother and son killed in El Pitillal home, Puerto Vallarta

Police in Puerto Vallarta found a 73-year-old woman and her 47-year-old son dead in El...

Tourism

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

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