Conservation groups have filed a constitutional challenge against Mexico's new fishing rules in the Upper Gulf of California. The regulations shrink the vaquita porpoise sanctuary by 86 percent and open critical habitat to deadly gillnets, pushing the world's rarest marine mammal closer to extinction.
During October 2026, GAP’s 12 Mexican airports recorded a 7.6% decrease in total passenger traffic compared to the same period of the previous year. Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana, Los Cabos, and Guadalajara airports recorded decreases of 19.8%, 14.4%, 4.6%, and 1.3%, respectively.
Trade between the U.S. and Mexico is on track to hit an unprecedented $1 trillion in 2026. Driven by record exports and historic import growth, new Census Bureau data highlights how closely linked the two economies have become, with Mexico far outstripping trade growth across the rest of the world.
Students from Mexico’s National Polytechnic Institute have developed Safe Step, a smart cane designed to help visually impaired individuals navigate safely. Featuring multi-level obstacle sensors, vibration alerts, and an emergency location button, the project took first place at a competition in Beijing.
Mexico is moving toward a more digital economy after the Senate approved legislation that could make electronic payments mandatory in selected sectors. The measure aims to reduce cash use gradually, although concerns remain about costs for small businesses.
Mexico’s Senate has unanimously approved tougher penalties for companies that contact consumers with unsolicited sales calls and messages, including through platforms such as WhatsApp. Fines could exceed 2.3 million pesos, but the reform must still pass the Chamber of Deputies before taking effect.
During September 2026, GAP's 12 Mexican airports recorded a 6.7% decrease in total passenger traffic compared to the same period of the previous year. Tijuana, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos airports recorded decreases of 12.1%, 10.4% and 7.5%, respectively.
Mexico and France are teaming up to unlock lucrative new agricultural trade opportunities under a modernized EU pact, paving the way for local farmers to supply premium crops like avocados, berries, limes, papayas and mangos to 450 million European consumers.
Mercado Libre has opened a 100,000 m² distribution center in El Salto, Jalisco, investing MX$911 million to boost western Mexico's e-commerce. The site creates over 900 jobs, processes 3,600 packages hourly, and works alongside local business training programs.
When picturing Mexico’s National Guard search dogs, large breeds like German Shepherds and Labradors usually come to mind. But one member shatters that mold: Comando Chihuahua. At 21 centimeters tall, this tiny hero in custom tactical gear has captured hearts, proving big courage comes in small packages.
