Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta News

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.
The Third Culture Kids of Mexico Raising Children as Expats

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...
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The Hunt for “Authentic Mexico” Is the Fastest Way to Miss Mexico

The Hunt for “Authentic Mexico” Is the Fastest Way to Miss Mexico

If you want “real Mexico,” stop hunting and start participating—quietly, consistently, without needing a story...
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Why So Many Americans Abroad Refuse to Call Themselves Immigrants

Why So Many Americans Abroad Refuse to Call Themselves Immigrants

For many Americans overseas, “expat” is the polite escape hatch from the uncomfortable reality of...
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Business & Economy

Local companies, jobs, prices, investment, tourism impact on economy.
Nearshoring Boom Takes Shape at Expo Manufactura 2026
At Expo Manufactura 2026 in Monterrey, nearshoring is no longer just talk—it's triggering factory expansions and filling local hotels.
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Mexico lost 1 in 4 trade dollars to fake invoicing

Mexico may lose 1 in 4 trade dollars to invoice fraud

Researchers estimate Mexico’s trade gaps hit $1.27T in a decade. The findings raise alarms about...
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Viral engraved pocket mirrors in San Miguel de Allende

Viral engraved pocket mirrors in San Miguel de Allende

Where to buy San Miguel's viral engraved pocket mirrors, what they cost, and how to...
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Mexico October inflation

Mexico Inflation Ticks Up to 3.79% in January

Mexico’s annual inflation was 3.79% in January, up from December’s 3.69%. Core inflation hit 4.52%,...
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Profeco sees fewer consumer complaints filed in Puerto Vallarta

Profeco sees fewer consumer complaints filed in Puerto Vallarta

Profeco says holiday complaints at Puerto Vallarta Airport fell to two, both over Volaris delays,...
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Courts & Justice

Prosecutions, trials, rulings, prisons, human rights cases.
Eric N Charged in Clarisa Rodríguez Death in Puerto Vallarta

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...
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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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Culture & Traditions

Stories about cultures and traditions in Mexico.
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Ash Wednesday starts Lent in Mexico, reshaping food choices

As Lent begins with Ash Wednesday in Mexico, many avoid red meat, turning to fish...
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Cartels Drive Out Indigenous Communities for Gold and Timber

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...
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Wood-Chopping Contest Keeps Mixtec Tradition Alive in Oaxaca

Wood-Chopping Contest Keeps Mixtec Tradition Alive in Oaxaca

A rural Oaxaca community revives a communal wood-chopping tradition, turning a once-essential labor into a...
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Development & Real Estate

Real estate, zoning, construction, rents, short-term rentals.
Self-Building in Mexico Can Take 20 Years and 30% Extra Cost

Self-Building in Mexico Can Take 20 Years and 30% Extra Cost

Building a house slowly might seem budget-friendly. In Mexico, it often stretches out for decades...
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Puerto Vallarta Condo Occupancy Reaches 80% as Season Peaks

Puerto Vallarta Condo Occupancy Reaches 80% as Season Peaks

Puerto Vallarta’s condo occupancy nears 80% as high season peaks. Local condo managers warn of...
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Real estate fraud in Mexico hot spots

Mexico investors set to keep or raise real estate exposure

CBRE survey shows 83% of investors will hold or increase real-estate exposure in 2026, with...
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Environment

Climate, conservation, protected areas, air/water quality, and disasters’ aftermath.
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Puerto Vallarta Whale Collision Video Sparks Outrage (VIDEO)

A viral video of a boat slamming into a whale off Puerto Vallarta has sparked...
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Human Hair Helps Clean Xochimilco’s Polluted Canals

Human Hair Helps Clean Xochimilco’s Polluted Canals

A green initiative in Mexico City’s Xochimilco collects hair from salons to absorb canal pollution,...
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Los Cabos Sea Lions Rescued After Fishing Line Entanglements

Los Cabos Sea Lions Rescued After Fishing Line Entanglements

Profepa says five sea lions in Los Cabos and La Paz were freed from fishing...
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Government & Politics

President, federal government, city halls, budgets, ordinances, public policy, elections.
Mexico declines Trump Peace Board invite over Palestine

Mexico declines Trump Peace Board invite over Palestine

Mexico declined Trump’s Peace Board invite, saying any Middle East plan must include a recognized...
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San Miguel de Allende weighs Casa Europa hub proposal

San Miguel de Allende weighs Casa Europa hub proposal

San Miguel de Allende considers an extended loan for Casa Europa. The aim is a...
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Mexico, Canada Plan Trade Boost with Security Component

Mexico, Canada Plan Trade Boost with Security Component

Mexico and Canada are developing a bilateral action plan to boost trade and investment, with...
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LGBTQ+ Mexico News

News and topics of interest to LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
Mexico City Lawmakers Unveil Sweeping LGBTQ+ Rights Package

Mexico City Lawmakers Unveil Sweeping LGBTQ+ Rights Package

Mexico City lawmakers unveiled a legislative package to bolster LGBTQ+ rights, targeting hate speech, inclusive...
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Los Cabos launches municipal office for sexual diversity

Los Cabos approved a Municipal Coordination for Sexual Diversity, giving LGBTQ+ groups a formal channel...
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Cancún Pride 2026 moved to May amid World Cup rush

Cancún Pride 2026 moved to May amid World Cup rush

Cancún shifted Pride 2026’s main events to May 15–17 to ease June crowding linked to...
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Public Safety & Crime

Policing, crime, fire, emergency response, and prevention programs.
Monterrey Adds Robot Dogs to 2026 World Cup Security Plan

Monterrey Adds Robot Dogs to 2026 World Cup Security Plan

Guadalupe, Nuevo León has unveiled four K9-X robotic dogs to patrol Monterrey’s Estadio BBVA during...
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Police step up patrols across Puerto Vallarta

Police step up patrols across Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta’s police are increasing foot and mobile patrols in parks, sports units and tourist...
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Red Flags Still Up on Most Puerto Vallarta Beaches

Red flags remain on many Puerto Vallarta beaches today, Feb. 12, due to rough surf....
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Tourism

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

Jalisco opens 11 new Volaris routes ahead of 2026 World Cup

Jalisco and Volaris will launch 11 new flights from Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta ahead of...
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7 Experience-Driven Luxury Travel Trends for 2026 in Mexico

7 Experience-Driven Luxury Travel Trends for 2026 in Mexico

Luxury travel in 2026 is about niche experiences – from sports trips to wellness retreats...
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Jalisco tourism plan puts Puerto Vallarta in focus now

Jalisco joins Avanzamos por México, bringing loans and digital tools to tourism SMEs, with Puerto...
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