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Puerto Vallarta sets March 2026 e-waste drop-off dates

E-waste drop-off runs March 11–13, 2026 in Puerto Vallarta, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with five temporary sites for electronics and appliances.

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.

Mexico has become more expensive and exclusive in expat communities

Mexico is still cheaper than the U.S., but expat hubs now price housing for outsiders....

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...

Business & Economy

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

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.

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...

Marina Vallarta art market shows Vallarta is open again

A busy Art & Market Marina Vallarta and a state tourism visit signaled that Puerto...

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...

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...

Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.

How cartels pull young people into violence

Why Leaving a Cartel Is So Hard for Young Mexicans

Violence, identity, and online contact can pull youths in—and make exits rare. What research and...

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.

Why February 24 matters in Mexico and what is observed

Mexico marks February 24 as Flag Day, rooted in the 1821 Plan of Iguala and...

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...

Development & Real Estate

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

World Cup 2026 revives Mexico City rental tensions

Hosts say short-term rentals aren't driving Mexico City rent hikes as World Cup 2026 nears,...

Playa Mamitas plan proposes hotel rooms and condos

A new Semarnat filing outlines ZONNA near Playa Mamitas with 64 hotel rooms and 187...

Conagua targets illegal builds along Lake Chapala shore

Lake Chapala shoreline construction face tighter scrutiny

Conagua and Jalisco municipalities will jointly inspect federal shoreline zones at Lake Chapala, boosting checks...

Environment

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

Puerto Vallarta sets March 2026 e-waste drop-off dates

E-waste drop-off runs March 11–13, 2026 in Puerto Vallarta, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with five temporary...

Profepa boosts Bay of Banderas whale-watch patrols now

Profepa inspected 17 vessels in Bay of Banderas to enforce Mexico’s whale-watching rules during peak...

Cancún boosts beach patrols after viral starfish video

Authorities in Cancún are stepping up beach surveillance after a viral clip showed starfish being...

Government & Politics

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

U.S. Embassy issues official Spring Break Travel Warning for Mexico

U.S. Embassy urges Spring Break travelers to review Mexico’s state advisories and use caution around...

US special forces arrive for authorized Mexico training

What the US training mission in Mexico actually covers

Mexico authorized 12 US special operations troops for joint training in Edomex and Cozumel through...

Harfuch outlines CJNG successor shortlist and next steps

Mexico’s security chief says four CJNG successor figures are under investigation, as officials stress restored...

LGBTQ+ Mexico News

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

Mexico City Pride wants a World Cup 2026 spotlight

Pride organizers in Mexico City are planning a “Pride Mundial” for June 27, 2026, timed...

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...

Public Safety & Crime

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

Authorities roll out a Spring Break safety plan across beach

Spring Break safety modules set for Cabo hot spots

Los Cabos will staff three response points in Cabo San Lucas and boost patrols with...

Puerto Vallarta beach closures hurricane raymond

Red, Yellow, and Purple Flags Return to Puerto Vallarta Beaches

Yellow flags mark caution on several Vallarta beaches, while red and purple warnings near Río...

Is Mexico homicides down, or did they just change the method of crime reporting

Mexico crime stats shift as violent deaths are relabeled

Recorded homicides fell, but disappearances and other crimes against life rose as Mexico updated how...

Tourism

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

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