2026 World Cup Generates 65 Billion Pesos and 7.8 Million Travelers in Mexico
Mexico's 2026 World Cup host cities saw 7.8 million visitors and a 65 billion peso economic impact.
Economy
WestJet to Launch Direct Calgary-Merida Flight for Winter 2026-2027 Season
WestJet will operate a weekly direct flight from Calgary to Merida from December 2026 to April 2027.
Cancún to Host Fairs and Festivals to Boost Local Economy
A series of fairs and festivals in Cancún aim to stimulate the local economy through tourism and local spending.
Auto Financing Company Autosureste Closes Cancun Offices, Leaving 20 Victims Defrauded
Autosureste by Caylab abruptly shut its Cancun offices, defrauding about 20 people who paid deposits for vehicles they never received.
Kenia Os Concert Raises Questions About Spending Priorities in Playa del Carmen
The announcement of a free Kenia Os concert marking Playa del Carmen’s 33rd anniversary has sparked a debate over municipal…
Isla Mujeres Welcomes Over 20,000 Daily Visitors as Summer Season Begins
Isla Mujeres welcomed over 20,000 daily visitors over the weekend as the 2026 summer vacation season began.
Cancún Gas Station Again Has Most Expensive Magna Gasoline in Mexico, Profeco Says
A Cancún gas station was identified as selling the most expensive Magna gasoline in Mexico for the fourth time, at…
Entrepreneurs Face Severe Bureaucracy, Heavy Tax Burden in Quintana Roo
Entrepreneurs in Quintana Roo struggle with persistent bureaucracy and a tax burden that consumes up to 55% of revenue.
Third Round of USMCA Negotiations Begins in Mexico City
Mexico and the US began the third round of USMCA talks in Mexico City, focusing on trade and investment certainty.
15 Restaurants Close in Quintana Roo as Industry Faces Severe Downturn
Fifteen restaurants closed in Quintana Roo in the first half of 2026, with customer traffic down 50% and 20% of…