Mexico is preparing to present its long-awaited proposal to reduce the standard workweek from 48 to 40 hours on November 20. The initiative reflects months of dialogue with workers, employers, and experts, and is expected to move into congressional debate before the session ends.
El Buen Fin 2025 is officially underway through November 17, with thousands of retailers offering major discounts, interest-free installments, and special promotions. With strong sales expected, shoppers are encouraged to compare prices, verify participating stores, and make informed purchases.
The Mexican Revolution marked a powerful turning point in Mexico’s history, reshaping the nation’s identity and paving the way for significant social and political change. While the Revolution began on November 20, 1910, it’s now officially observed on the third Monday in November, which this year falls on the 17th.
The Tepic–Compostela highway, a key new section in Nayarit, is now open. This modern road network expansion provides faster, safer travel and is poised to transform tourism and commerce. Beyond its benefits for local commuters, it facilitates access to Sayulita and Punta Mita, and reduces the Tepic-Puerto Vallarta trip to 90 minutes.
With the high tourism season underway, visitors in Puerto Vallarta are often concerned about extra charges when paying with credit cards. While foreign banks may impose international purchase fees ranging from 1% to 3%, Mexican businesses are prohibited from charging consumers additional fees for using credit or debit cards.
In October 2025, the total number of terminal passengers at GAP’s 12 Mexican airports increased by 0.7%, compared to October 2024. Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta airports presented an increase in passenger traffic of 2.1% and 1.7%, respectively, while Tijuana, and Los Cabos airports decreased 4.2%, and 2.1%, respectively.
Citing persistent issues regarding flight operations, the U.S. Department of Transportation has revoked approval for 13 routes operated by Mexican carriers flying to the U.S. This decisive action is a temporary suspension, affecting current and planned flights, as officials seek a fair resolution.
Mexico will introduce the Biometric CURP in 2026, a new official ID that combines the traditional 18-character code with fingerprints, iris scans, photos, and digital signatures. Designed for greater security, it will be valid nationwide in both physical and digital formats.
Uber has achieved a major legal victory in Mexico, securing the right to pick up and drop off passengers at airports nationwide. A federal court granted the company a definitive suspension protecting its drivers from detention, ending a decade-long legal battle.
AstraZeneca has solidified Mexico’s role in global health innovation with a $2 Billion peso investment, expanding its Global Innovation & Technology Center in Guadalajara. Now one of only two such hubs worldwide, it positions Mexico as a leader in artificial intelligence applied to healthcare.
