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Profeco Warns Mandatory Tips Could Bring Fines up to 3 Million Pesos

A customer pays at a restaurant using a card terminal while the receipt shows a mandatory tip charge

León, Guanajuato — The Federal Consumer Prosecutor’s Office (Profeco) has reminded businesses and consumers that tipping is completely voluntary, warning that bars, restaurants, and cafés that include a mandatory gratuity on customers’ bills could face fines of up to 3 million pesos.

The sanctions would be applied under Mexico’s Federal Consumer Protection Law, with the exact amount depending on the severity of the violation and the circumstances of each case, Profeco said.

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By Laura Castillo

Laura Castillo covers tourism, business, and economic development across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the wider Riviera Maya for Riviera Maya News & Events. She tracks the region's most important business stories — from hotel investments and airline route expansions to real estate market trends and local economic policy — helping English-speaking readers stay informed about the economic pulse of Mexico's Caribbean coast.Laura has been reporting on Quintana Roo's tourism sector since 2020, closely monitoring developments in Cancun's hotel zone, Tulum's rapidly growing commercial corridor, and the evolving business landscape in Playa del Carmen. Her coverage includes corporate investments, employment trends, infrastructure projects, and the economic impact of events like sargassum seasons and hurricane preparation.Before joining Riviera Maya News & Events, Laura worked in business development and market analysis in the Riviera Maya region, giving her first-hand insight into how tourism, real estate, and local commerce intersect. She is fluent in English and Spanish.For story tips: laura@rivieramayanews.mx