World Cup Looms Over Mexico as Tourism Hopes Clash With Protests and Security Fears
With 18 days until the FIFA World Cup, Mexico's tourism sector faces both opportunity and risk from protests and insecurity.
Economy
Cancun Hotel Association Nears 50th Anniversary, Gathers Advisory Council to Chart Future
The Hotel Association of Cancun, Puerto Morelos and Isla Mujeres convened its advisory council to discuss future strategy ahead of…
Puerto Morelos Positioned as Hub for Turning Sargassum Into Products, Energy and Building Materials
The same seaweed that has fouled Caribbean beaches for more than a decade is now at the center of a…
Basic Food Basket Exceeds 2,000 Pesos; Quintana Roo Among Most Expensive States
ANPEC reports price increases in 44 essential products between April and May, with Quintana Roo among the hardest hit.
Olinia: Mexico’s Electric Car Faces Uphill Battle, Critics Say
Mexico's Olinia electric car aims to be affordable, but history suggests it may struggle with stigma and infrastructure.
Mexico Inflation Extends Decline to Four Fortnights, Hits 4.11% Annually
Mexico's annual inflation fell to 4.11% in early May, marking the fourth consecutive decline, driven by lower electricity and agricultural…
Playa del Carmen Launches ‘Pase Playense’ Discount Card for 100,000 Residents
Playa del Carmen launches 'Pase Playense,' a free discount card for 100,000 residents to boost local economy.
Sport Fishing Boosts Economy in Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
International sport fishing tourism generates millions of dollars for Quintana Roo, with each vessel spending up to $30,000 per stay.
Location Confirmed for New La Isla Mall Project in Playa del Carmen
The La Isla shopping mall will be built at the intersection of CTM Avenue and Federal Highway 307 in Playa…
Trump Orders Banks to Check Immigration Status, Threatening Remittances to Mexico
President Trump signed an executive order requiring banks to verify customers' immigration status, potentially slashing remittances to Mexico.