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Prosecutors audit Puerto Vallarta police station over missing people

Prosecutors audit Puerto Vallarta police station over missing prisoners

Jalisco prosecutors and forensics staff checked Ixtapa custody logs after two missing people were said to have been detained and released.

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.

Don’t Be ‘That’ Foreigner in Mexico

A practical integration guide for expats in Mexico and how to build real community without...

When Con Permiso Opens Doors in Mexico’s Daily Crowds

In Mexico, “con permiso” smooths buses, markets, lines, and home visits—a small phrase that signals...

If you love Mexico, don’t romanticize it. Respect it.

This opinion piece critiques romantic expat content about Mexico and calls for honesty about privilege,...

Business & Economy

Local companies, jobs, prices, investment, tourism impact on economy.

Mexican peso closes at 17.58 per dollar, best since mid-2024

The peso ended Monday at 17.58 per dollar, its strongest close since June 2024, as...

Playa del Carmen’s dining boom rides high-season tourism

Playa del Carmen is seeing a strong early 2026 as high-season tourism fills restaurants and...

Peso slips after hot streak as markets cool in Mexico

After a rapid rally, the peso eased versus the dollar Friday, seen as a technical...

Cartels & Organized Crime

News on cartels and organized crime.

FBI-linked suspect arrested in Cancún in alleged mafia ring

Authorities say Remigio “N,” under FBI interest, was arrested in Cancún after officers found drugs,...

CBP seizures suggest drug flow to US down under Sheinbaum

U.S. CBP seizure data show notable drops in several drug categories at the border during...

Drone warfare pushes Mexico cartel fight into skies

Cartels are turning cheap drones into scouts and bombers, pushing Mexico and the U.S. toward...

Courts & Justice

Prosecutions, trials, rulings, prisons, human rights cases.

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...

Gulf of California LNG faces fresh court injunctions

Gulf of California LNG lawsuits were accepted by federal courts, forcing agencies and the presidency...

Culture & Traditions

Stories about cultures and traditions in Mexico.

Arandas weekend guide for tequila, food and fair season

Plan a short trip to Arandas, Jalisco for its January fair, agave-country flavors, and two...

World Chewing Gum Day recalls Mexico’s chicle origins

January 13 highlights chicle’s Mexican roots—from chicozapote sap to global gum—showing how jungle latex became...

Mexico earns Guinness record for largest embroidery show

Mexico set a Guinness World Records mark at Los Pinos with 3,106 embroidered and textile...

Development & Real Estate

Real estate, zoning, construction, rents, short-term rentals.

Mexico City renting 2026 rules reshaping the market

Mexico City rentals in 2026 face inflation-capped hikes, one-month deposits, contract registration, and protections for...

CDMX hosts urge World Cup pause on short-term rental cap

Short-term rental hosts want Mexico City to temporarily lift its 50% occupancy cap during the...

Mexico housing prices rise as World Cup pressure builds

Home prices jumped up to 10% in a year, and World Cup projects plus tourism...

Environment

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

The climate price bats pay as heat and drought rise

Heatwaves and drought are pushing bats past their limits, threatening pollination and natural insect control...

Vallarta council urges stronger protection for Los Arcos

Puerto Vallarta’s council urged agencies to clarify Los Arcos’ status, reject privatization and speed up...

PROFEPA halts Xcalacoco clearing over spider monkey corridor

PROFEPA stopped jungle clearing in Xcalacoco near Playa del Carmen after a complaint warned it...

Government & Politics

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

Mexico decree makes brands responsible for packaging waste

A new federal decree activates Mexico’s circular economy law, forcing producers and importers to plan,...

US military aircraft in Toluca sparks sovereignty debate

Mexico says a U.S. C-130 landing in Toluca was a preapproved logistics run to take...

Vallarta weighs beach access plan to keep shores public

Puerto Vallarta is considering Vallarta Playas Libres, a plan to map, sign, protect and restore...

LGBTQ+ Mexico News

News and topics of interest to LGBTQ+ people and their allies.

Casa LLECA fundraiser seeks bigger LGBT shelter in CDMX

LLECA has raised 92,130 pesos toward a 200,000 goal to rehabilitate a new Casa LLECA...

Romantic Zone public-sex scandal sparks calls for more patrols

After a public-sex video in Puerto Vallarta, the Romantic Zone scandal is fueling calls for...

PrEP near your workplace puts HIV prevention on lunch break

PrEP near your workplace offers quick, stigma-free PrEP with testing and vaccines at an IMSS...

Public Safety & Crime

Policing, crime, fire, emergency response, and prevention programs.

Tourism

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

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