Totalmente Tlaxcalteca TT: Mexico’s Ultra-Cheap Electric Microbus Starts at $2,000
The Totalmente Tlaxcalteca TT is a low-cost electric microbus assembled in Tlaxcala, Mexico, priced from 40,000 to 70,000 pesos.
Economy
Military-Run Tourism Projects in Mexico Post Losses, Business Sector Warns
Business leaders say military management of tourism infrastructure like the Maya Train and Tulum airport is yielding financial losses.
Mexico Launches Crackdown on ‘Shrimp Huachicol’ Illegal Imports
Federal authorities inspect 15 strategic sites across seven states to curb illegal shrimp imports and protect domestic producers.
After 16-Year Wait, Yucatan Peninsula States Launch Habanero Pepper Council to Boost Farmers
Three Mexican states form a council to regulate and promote the denomination of origin for habanero peppers, aiming to help…
Tulum Faces Accumulated Problems, Needs to Diversify Economy, Expert Warns
Nearly two decades after becoming a municipality, Tulum faces economic and planning challenges that require diversifying beyond tourism.
First Round of USMCA Review Ends With ‘Positive Balance,’ Mexico Says
The first formal USMCA review round ended constructively, but the US proposed raising auto rules of origin to 50% US…
Tulum Tourism Plunges 33% After Jaguar National Park Opens, Locals Say
Visitor numbers to Tulum's archaeological zone fell by a third after the Jaguar National Park opened, sparking protests.
Tulum Tourism Department Launches Call for Photos to Promote ‘Pueblo Magico’ Status
Tulum's tourism office invites businesses to submit photos for use in official Pueblo Magico promotional materials.
Sargasso Crisis Cripples Tourism and Fishing Cooperatives in Playa del Carmen
Massive sargasso influx turns beaches into sludge, halting tourism and fishing, with repair costs soaring.
Hotel Reservations Plummet in Riviera Maya Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Hotel occupancy in Playa del Carmen drops from 90% to 50% as high costs, visa issues and sargassum deter tourists.