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Mexico sets a new record for tourist arrivals and spending, even...
Tourists arriving by land, particularly in border regions, have offset a decline in international tourists arriving by air — but some experts are still worried.
Energy equipment manufacturer WEG will build a $250 million plant in...
The Brazilian company, a world leader in the manufacture of generators, alternators and transformers, has operated in Mexico for more than a quarter century, with its local headquarters in México state, and already employs 6,000 people.
Mexico and My Money: Protecting yourself from counterfeit bills
Counterfeit pesos are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon in Mexico. In the latest installment of our Mexicy and My Money series, Dawn Stoner looks at how to tell real bills from fake ones.
Auto parts sector posts best month on record
The value of auto parts production in Mexico increased 9.1% year over year in August to reach US $11.118 billion, according to the National Auto Parts Industry (INA), a trade association.
Openbank: Mexico’s new Digital Economy Law could reduce cash use by up to 50%
Experts also see benefit in the law's ability to increase access to credit, because a record of an individual's digital payment history will automatically exist. But caution is urged in the implementation of what will be a radical change for most people living in Mexico.
Mexico’s National Energy Commission approves 6 solar energy permits worth US $750M
The six approved projects out of 57 applications will be developed by three companies — Cox, in the states of Aguascalientes, Jalisco and Guanajuato; Invex, in Tlaxcala and Morelos; and Viva El Sol, one in Coahuila.
Meta launches its Muse AI agent in Mexico, a first for the Latin American market
Meta has chosen Mexico as the Latin America launch country for its new AI agent, which will handle tasks from idea to completion through your email, messages, calendar and Instagram to connectors including, at first, retail, credit and lending categories.
Bucking expectations, Banxico lowers the interest rate, despite some inflation concerns
The central bank's majority opted for a balancing act, cutting the interest rate from 6.5% to 6.25% as an ecoomy boost, while assuming that recent brakes on inflation will hold, despite raising their 4Q headline inflation forecast from 3.5% to 3.7%.
Mexico’s 2026 growth outlook improves in Banxico and Citi surveys
Median forecasts rise in surveys by Banxico and Citi, with 2027 growth seen near 1.9% and year-end inflation just under 4%.
Mexico’s trade surplus with the US jumped 26% in the first nine months of 2026, reaching a record US $184 billion
Over those first three quarters, only Vietnam has run a bigger surplus with the United States than Mexico. Most of the reason for the current elevated surplus is the insatiable U.S. thirst for IA-related IT equpiment, which Mexico is happy to provide.
Mexico and My Money: The fintech revolution in Mexico is just getting started
The fintech revolution in Mexico has already been transformative, as younger adults increasingly embrace mobile apps and digital payments. But the financial technology sector continues to evolve, writes Dawn Stoner.
US $40M Pilgrim’s Pride plant will open Thursday in Gómez Palacio, Durango
The new plant is part of Pilgrim’s broader plans to invest $1.3 billion in Mexico between now and the end of President Sheinbaum's term in 2030, with projects across Mexico, from Coahuila to Campeche.
China-based CATL, global leader in energy storage, signs on for a major Mexican solar project
Mexico's Energy Ministry is reportedly looking to the battery energy storage system (BESS) market for help integrating more solar and wind power plants while helping to maintain the stability of the electrical grid.
Medical tourism lifts Mexico’s Caribbean coast as beach tourism falls 7%
Medical tourism to destinations like Cancún and Playa del Carmen has shown remarkable resilience, even as sun-and-sand visits are declining. The reasons: The quality of care has achieved a good reputation and most clinics are a safe distance from sargassum.
New episode: The real story behind Mexico’s record exports
Are you 'Confidently Wrong' about Mexican exports? Tune in to this week's podcast and find out.
How CFE plans to raise a billion dollars to expand Mexico’s electrical grid
The state-owned company aims to expand its electricity transmission network by nearly 7% during the current administration, compared to growth of less than 1% over the previous eight years.
