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Governor leads strategic meeting on economy and tourism in Vallarta

Gov. Pablo Lemus met with Vallarta-area mayors, ordered burned vehicles cleared from highways, and urged events to continue after Sunday unrest.

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.

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 income and the biggest drops in industrial states.

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...

Costco Puerto Vallarta reopens with regular hours again

Costco Puerto Vallarta resumes normal warehouse and gas station hours Feb. 25 after a brief...

Trump’s 10% global tariff starts, USMCA exempts Mexico

U.S. starts a 10% global import duty for 150 days. Mexico’s USMCA/T-MEC goods are exempt,...

Mexico’s push to shrink cash payments in favor of digital transactions

In a Feb. 24, 2026, interview, the head of Asociación de Bancos de México, Emilio Romano, described...

Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.

11 municipal police moved accused of aiding CJNG

11 Ecuandureo municipal police accused of aiding CJNG were moved to Charo’s high-security prison before...

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.

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...

Mexico property outlook for 2026 turns on power and credit

Mexico’s 2026 real estate outlook depends on reliable power, USMCA trade clarity and cheaper credit...

Playa del Carmen home demand is turning more permanent

More buyers are moving to Playa del Carmen to live year-round, nudging developers beyond vacation...

Environment

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

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...

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...

Government & Politics

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

San Miguel declares three new civic holidays for 2026

New San Miguel civic holidays and what closes in 2026

San Miguel de Allende approved three new local civic holidays for 2026. Here’s what they...

Trump’s 10% global tariff starts, USMCA exempts Mexico

U.S. starts a 10% global import duty for 150 days. Mexico’s USMCA/T-MEC goods are exempt,...

San Miguel de Allende marks Mexico’s Flag Day with a civic ceremony

San Miguel marks Mexico Flag Day with official honors

San Miguel de Allende held a Flag Day flag-raising with police, schools and municipal staff,...

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.

Governor leads strategic meeting on economy and tourism in Vallarta

Gov. Pablo Lemus met with Vallarta-area mayors, ordered burned vehicles cleared from highways, and urged...

Four recaptured after Puerto Vallarta prison escape

Authorities say four of 23 inmates who escaped Puerto Vallarta’s state prison on Feb. 22...

18 people arrested for looting convenience stores in Puerto Vallarta

18 arrested after convenience store looting in Vallarta

Police say 18 people, including minors, were arrested after overnight looting at Puerto Vallarta convenience...

Tourism

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

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