MND Local Guadalajara: Easter week activities and upcoming events
Easter week is a special time in Mexico, and Guadalajara, in particular, offers spectacular events throughout the months of March and April.
El Jalapeño: Simi sues Mattel, claims exclusive licensing rights over all...
The new Regina Sirvent doll from Barbie has sparked anger from Dr. Simi, Mexico's premier master of moustaches.
2 CFE-run power plants fined for polluting La Paz area
The action followed a court-ordered inspection by Profepa after years of complaints about their emissions, and after a previous request for a public inquiry had failed to generate a response from the plants' operators.
Building materials company Holcim to invest US $20M in its water conservation strategy
To date, Holcim has cut its water extraction volume by 58% by increasing the use of treated wastewater, recirculation technologies and predictive maintenance, which it implements at 71% of its plants in Mexico.
229 migrants found trapped in impounded truck in Veracruz
The discovery of the migrants only occurred after workers at the impound lot heard shouting and banging from inside the trailer.
Camera traps spy a jaguar for the first time in Guanajuato’s Sierra Gorda Biosphere...
Thanks to these new images, scientists have now confirmed the presence of all six wild cat species native to Mexico within Sierra Gorda — ocelot, margay, jaguar, jaguarundi, lynx and puma.
Mexico’s manufacturing sector has slow start to 2026
Mexico’s monthly manufacturing production volumes fell by 1.8% in January, marking the second consecutive monthly decrease and the most pronounced since July 2015.
Canada reaches deal to export potatoes to Mexico, formerly an exclusive privilege of the US
The key agreement coincided with the early stages of the USMCA review and represented a key inroad for Canada into a new segment of the Mexican market.
Mexico extends tariffs on steel imports from Asian countries with no trade pact
The tariff extension goes hand in hand with a new government policy prioritizing Mexican content over overall cost when purchasing products or components from abroad.
Mexico extends its gas price cap as the Iran war spikes oil prices
The federal government has renewed a voluntary gas price cap pact with 96% of the country's gas stations, aiming to keep regular gasoline below 24 pesos per liter amid surging global oil prices.
More Mexicans than ever made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List
Twenty-four Mexicans made the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List, with a combined worth of $267.3 billion — up more than 60% over last year's total.
First 20 industrial parks under Plan México open for business
Together, the 20 parks represent more than US $711 million in direct investment and 3.5 million square meters of capacity for manufacturing and logistics facilities.
2 US firms will invest US $500 million for electrified transport in Mexico
The project will start by addressing the lack of charging stations — the No. 1 deterrent to EV adoption — but also plans to create an entire "electrified ecosystem" for mass use.
Chihuahua teams up with BBVA to bring banking services to Magical Towns
The border state is loaded with attractions — including five Pueblos Mágicos — but the relative scarcity of digital payment tools makes it hard for tourists and merchants to do business with each other.
Back to business: Investor confidence in Jalisco remains high 10 days after security crisis
Hotel bookings are regaining lost ground, flights have been rescheduled, planned events are still on and investors have adopted a full-speed-ahead approach to Jalisco following a momentary flare-up of cartel violence in the state on Feb. 22.
Coca-Cola will celebrate 100 years in Mexico by investing US $6B
The company said that a strong marketing strategy leading up to the World Cup could offset the cost of Mexico's recent tax hike on sugary drinks like Coke.