Mexico Not Included In New U.S. Visa Bond Program Requiring Deposits Of Up To $20,000
The United States is making permanent a visa bond program that may require certain applicants for tourist and business visas…
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Yucatán’s Economy Grows 2.1 Points in First Quarter, INEGI Reports
Yucatán's economy expanded 2.1 percentage points in Q1 2026, ranking seventh nationally, with agriculture leading the gains, INEGI reported.
Workers at Mayakoba Resort Stage Labor Stoppage Over Salary Deductions
Workers at the Mayakoba resort complex in Playa del Carmen halted work Friday, demanding transparency over salary and tip deductions.
Mara Lezama Launches ‘Threads That Transform’ to Empower 10,000 Women Embroiderers
New program supports 10,000 women embroiderers and preserves Maya textile traditions in Quintana Roo.
Cancún Council Advances Property Titling for Four Municipal Markets
The Benito Juárez City Council approved a review process to grant property titles to vendors in four Cancún markets.
Authorities Shut Down Illegal Quarries in Isla Mujeres’ Mainland Zone
Authorities sealed unlicensed quarries in Isla Mujeres' mainland zone for operating without environmental permits or mitigation plans.
Profeco Warns Mandatory Tips Could Bring Fines up to 3 Million Pesos
Profeco reminded consumers that tips are voluntary, warning bars, restaurants and cafés of fines up to 3 million pesos for…
Chetumal Back-to-School Expo to Offer Discounts on Supplies
Stationery stores in Chetumal will offer discounts at the Back-to-School Expo on Aug. 15, where filling a supply list can…
Cancun Street Market Vendors See Sales Plunge 60% as Heat and Summer Vacations Bite
Vendors at Cancun's street markets report sales down up to 60% due to heat and summer vacations, forcing many stalls…
Vulcan Calls Insignificant Award After ICSID Ruling on Calica, Insists Mexico Violated NAFTA
Vulcan criticized a modest award while Mexico claimed a legal victory in the long-running Calica dispute.