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Mexico politics is dynamic, often contentious, and deeply connected to the country’s social and economic landscape. This section delivers comprehensive news and analysis on political developments at the federal, state, and municipal levels. Coverage includes presidential decisions, legislative reforms, elections, political parties, policy debates, corruption scandals, and public opinion. Follow updates on key figures like the president, party leaders, and governors, as well as how politics intersect with issues like security, migration, the economy, and international relations. Whether you’re a voter, analyst, journalist, or interested observer, this tag provides timely and trustworthy insight into the evolving world of Mexico politics.

Mexico highway blockades

Farmers win deal as Mexico highway blockades are lifted

Farmers and truckers ended four days of Mexico highway blockades after the federal government agreed to revise a water law and boost road security.
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San Miguel winter safety

San Miguel winter safety brings more shelters and patrols

San Miguel de Allende approved winter and holiday protection plans to coordinate shelters, road patrols and health messaging through early 2026.
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Puerto Vallarta lodging tax

Tourists hit as Puerto Vallarta lodging tax rises for third straight year

From January 2026, Puerto Vallarta lodging tax jumps from 4 to 5 percent, the third yearly increase and a growing concern for local hotels.
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La Playa community

La Playa community in Los Cabos sets limits on tourist sprawl growth

Residents and local businesses in La Playa are writing their own design rules so tourism grows without wiping out the fishing village they call home.
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Semarnat blocks Sedena project

Semarnat blocks Sedena project at Army complex in Chetumal

Mexico's environment ministry confirms illegal forest clearing in Chetumal as Semarnat blocks Sedena project, setting a rare precedent for Army works.
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Mexico 40 hour workweek

Mexico 40 hour workweek now pushed back to 2030 plan

Mexico’s 40 hour workweek will arrive in stages, with Congress set to debate the reform in 2026 and full effect not expected until 2030.
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mexico peru

Mexico’s Peru embassy standoff hits dangerous new phase

Sheinbaum warns Peru that storming Mexico’s embassy in Lima to arrest Betssy Chávez would breach international law and Mexican sovereignty.
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illegal land sales Bonfil

Families warned as illegal land sales Bonfil spread

Quintana Roo authorities seized a 30,000 m² Bonfil property and vowed tougher action against illegal land sales that leave families unprotected.
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Puerto Vallarta Malecón

Puerto Vallarta Malecón vote draws 5k voices this weekend

More than 5,000 people used electronic ballot boxes to weigh in on whether Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón should stay car free or reopen to traffic.
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Los Cabos beach vendors

Los Cabos beach vendors face crackdown on the sand

Los Cabos will tighten permits for itinerant sellers on El Médano, prioritising some and cutting others to protect the resort’s image.
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Puerto Vallarta historic center

Puerto Vallarta historic center gets holiday facelift

Puerto Vallarta crews are quietly scrubbing, repainting and repairing the historic center at night so December visitors wake up to a cleaner city.
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new US embassy Mexico City

New US embassy in Mexico City promises faster visa days

From November 24, all U.S. visa and citizen services in Mexico City move to a larger, more secure embassy complex in Miguel Hidalgo.
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