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Gala Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit opens in Puerto Vallarta

Gala Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit opens in Puerto Vallarta

March 10, 2026
Gala Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit opened in Puerto Vallarta, launching three days of tourism deals, promotion and regional strategy.
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Puerto Vallarta’s security, investment, economy, and tourism outlook for 2026

March 10, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Morning News Brief for March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026
Puerto Vallarta 5K brings 400-plus together for equality

Puerto Vallarta 5K brings 400-plus together for equality

March 9, 2026

Jalisco pushes fresh air routes for Puerto Vallarta

March 9, 2026
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Puerto Vallarta morning briefing March 9, 2026 update

March 9, 2026

Puerto Vallarta air traffic dips after 141 cancellations in February

March 9, 2026

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 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....
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Foreign Trailblazers Who Shaped Mexico’s Culture & History

Foreign Trailblazers Who Shaped Mexico’s Culture & History

From exiled revolutionaries to artistic visionaries, explore how foreign expats in Mexico helped shape the...
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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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Business & Economy

Local companies, jobs, prices, investment, tourism impact on economy.
Why Chips Are Now Central to Mexico’s USMCA Review

Why Chips Are Now Central to Mexico’s USMCA Review

March 10, 2026
Mexico wants the USMCA review to do more than protect exports. It wants chips and electronics to deepen North American production.
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BBVA Lifts Mexico Growth Outlook as 2026 Gains Pace
March 10, 2026

BBVA Lifts Mexico Growth Outlook as 2026 Gains Pace

BBVA now expects Mexico’s economy to grow 1.8% in 2026, helped by firmer demand and...
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Mexican peso strengthens
March 9, 2026

Peso Pulls Back After Brief Move Above 18 Per Dollar

The peso recovered some ground after briefly trading above 18 per dollar, as higher oil...
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Mexico inflation hits 4.02% as core remains elevated
March 9, 2026

Mexico inflation hits 4.02% as core remains elevated

Mexico’s February inflation hit 4.02%, but grocery spikes and service costs help explain why many...
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USMCA Review Will Test ’s Nearshoring Model This Year
March 7, 2026

Why Mexico’s Nearshoring Strategy Runs Through USMCA

Mexico’s nearshoring strategy depends on USMCA rules. The 2026 review will show how secure its...
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Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.
Mexico’s electoral reform and the mechanics of trust

Can electoral reform curb cartel influence in Mexico

March 9, 2026
An explainer on Mexico’s electoral reform, focused on cartel leverage, campaign money, and whether the...
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How CJNG hid real estate fraud in Puerto Vallarta behind legal businesses

How CJNG hid real estate fraud in Puerto Vallarta behind legal businesses

March 8, 2026
How Cartels Operate Through Mexico’s Supply Chains Now

How Cartel Power Hides in Mexico’s Everyday Business

March 7, 2026

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

March 6, 2026
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SSEJ says hidden device left from cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta caused bridge explosion

March 4, 2026
Without curbing arms trafficking, another cartel boss will emerge

How US gun smuggling keeps Mexico cartels supplied

March 4, 2026
How cartels pull young people into violence

Why Leaving a Cartel Is So Hard for Young Mexicans

March 2, 2026

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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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...
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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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Development & Real Estate

Real estate, zoning, construction, rents, short-term rentals.
Mexico Homebuilders Hit 2025 Sales High as Credit Eases

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...
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World Cup 2026 revives Mexico City rental tensions

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,...
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Playa Mamitas plan proposes hotel rooms and condos

Playa Mamitas plan proposes hotel rooms and condos

A new Semarnat filing outlines ZONNA near Playa Mamitas with 64 hotel rooms and 187...
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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,...
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Cancún weighs offshore barges to intercept sargassum

Cancún weighs offshore barges to intercept sargassum

Cancún officials are looking beyond shoreline rakes and tractors as early sargassum arrivals test the...
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SEMARNAT okays Puerto Cancún beach restoration plan

SEMARNAT okays Puerto Cancún beach restoration plan

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

President, federal government, city halls, budgets, ordinances, public policy, elections.
Mexico’s electoral reform and the mechanics of trust
March 9, 2026

Can electoral reform curb cartel influence in Mexico

An explainer on Mexico’s electoral reform, focused on cartel leverage, campaign money, and whether the...
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Shield of the Americas and Mexico’s sovereignty leverage
March 9, 2026

Shield of the Americas and Mexico’s sovereignty leverage

Mexico faces a new U.S.-led cartel coalition that tests its sovereignty, trade leverage, and room...
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Playa del Carmen rolls out daily sargassum tracker
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,...
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LGBTQ+ Mexico News

News and topics of interest to LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
Mexico City Pride wants a World Cup 2026 spotlight

Mexico City Pride wants a World Cup 2026 spotlight

Pride organizers in Mexico City are planning a “Pride Mundial” for June 27, 2026, timed...
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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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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...
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German diver rescued after emergency near Cabo Arch
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...
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Playa del Carmen boosts inspections and hurricane readiness
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...
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Tourism

Visitor trends, attractions, policy, safety, hospitality sector.
Gala Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit opens in Puerto Vallarta
•March 10, 2026

Gala Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit opens in Puerto Vallarta

Gala Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit opened in Puerto Vallarta, launching three days of tourism deals, promotion and...
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puerto vallarta 2026
•March 10, 2026

Puerto Vallarta’s security, investment, economy, and tourism outlook for 2026

Verified context on Puerto Vallarta’s security, investment, and tourism metrics—plus what the World Cup means...
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Cancún leans on Spring Break and 2026 tourism plans
•March 9, 2026

Cancún leans on Spring Break and 2026 tourism plans

Tourism leaders say Spring Break demand and 2026 planning are helping Cancún hold strong bookings...
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