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Puerto Vallarta Lands Big Share of Velas 2026 Plan

March 6, 2026

Velas Resorts will invest $135 million across Mexico in 2026, with Puerto Vallarta and Casa Velas taking a central role.

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 and US launch first T-MEC review talks March 16

T-MEC talks start with focus on Mexico trade certainty

March 6, 2026

Mexico and the U.S. will start T-MEC talks on March 16, giving businesses an early read on trade certainty before the 2026 review.

Oil, gas and the dollar rise as volatility returns

March 5, 2026

Peso slips as oil and dollar rise on conflict signals

Oil and gas climbed and the dollar strengthened as Middle East headlines revived risk-off trading,...

March 4, 2026

Mexico health taxes hit record as cigarette IEPS jumps

Mexico’s January 2026 “health taxes” hit a record, with tobacco IEPS up 51%. What changed,...

March 3, 2026

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,...

Mexico remittances fall under $5B as new US tax starts

March 2, 2026

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...

Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.

Security chief says CJNG was weakened after El Mencho’s death but operations continue

March 6, 2026

Mexico’s security chief says CJNG has been weakened since El Mencho’s death, but federal operations...

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.

Mexico Homebuilders Hit 2025 Sales High as Credit Eases

Mexico’s listed homebuilders posted standout 2025 sales as financing improved, but weak supply still leaves...

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...

Environment

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

Playa del Carmen rolls out daily sargassum tracker

Playa del Carmen opens a public window on sargassum

Playa del Carmen says its new daily sargazómetro will show beach conditions while tracking barriers,...

Cancún weighs offshore barges to intercept sargassum

Cancún officials are looking beyond shoreline rakes and tractors as early sargassum arrivals test the...

SEMARNAT okays Puerto Cancún beach restoration plan

SEMARNAT approved a five-year project to rebuild 785 meters of eroded Puerto Cancún beach, with...

Government & Politics

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

March 6, 2026

Playa del Carmen opens a public window on sargassum

Playa del Carmen says its new daily sargazómetro will show beach conditions while tracking barriers,...

SRE says 121 Mexicans have left Iran, Israel and nearby states by secure land routes as airspace disruptions halt flights.

March 3, 2026

Mexico moves 121 out of Middle East as flights stop

SRE says 121 Mexicans have left Iran, Israel and nearby states by secure land routes...

March 3, 2026

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...

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.

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March 6, 2026

Los Cabos braces for busy event season with safety push

Los Cabos has begun civil protection training as officials prepare for Spring Break, traditional fiestas...

March 5, 2026

German diver rescued after emergency near Cabo Arch

Navy crews rescued and stabilized a 55-year-old German diver after a suspected pulmonary emergency near...

March 5, 2026

Playa del Carmen boosts inspections and hurricane readiness

Officials say 2025 brought 17,426 safety inspections, new ambulances, and a 40M peso hurricane fund...

Tourism

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

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