For April 2025, the total number of terminal passengers at GAP’s 12 Mexican airports increased by 9.9%, compared to April 2024. Tijuana, Guadalajara, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta airports presented an increase in passenger traffic of 10.0%, 9.0%, 8.7%, and 5.7% respectively, compared to April 2024.
In a major win for the cruise industry, Mexico has significantly reduced its upcoming Non-Resident Duty (DNR) tax for cruise passengers to just $5 USD per person. The revised fee will take effect on July 1, 2025, replacing the much higher $42 tax that was originally set to begin in January.
Jalisco added 24,862 formal jobs from January to April 2025, contributing 14 of every 100 new jobs in Mexico. Ranking third nationwide, the state continues to grow as a key economic hub, supported by strong programs and a focus on business and local talent.
Mexico has begun a gradual transition to a 40-hour workweek, aiming for full implementation by 2030. Announced on May 1, 2025, the reform includes two rest days per week with no pay cuts, a phased rollout based on company size, and national discussions between workers, business leaders, academics, and civil society starting June 2.
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of a significant Mexican victory, not Mexico's Independence Day. Mexico declared its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810. The May 5th holiday commemorates the unlikely victory of a brave Mexican army over a formidable French force at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Mexico’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to a preliminary report released Wednesday by INEGI, the country’s national statistics agency. While modest, the growth is seen as a positive sign given ongoing trade uncertainty and global economic challenges.
In Mexico, May 1st holds profound significance as Día del Trabajo, a day set aside to honor the sacrifices and triumphs of workers who fought for dignity, fairness, and safer conditions. To celebrate their legacy, banks, government offices and many businesses close, giving workers a well-earned day off.
Mexico has embarked on an ambitious project to transform its Port of Manzanillo, strategically located on the Pacific coast, into Latin America's premier maritime logistics hub. This substantial port expansion, backed by a $3.243 billion investment, is a key infrastructure initiative under President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration.
Mexico's central bank, Banxico, has reported a second consecutive monthly decline in remittances sent by its citizens working abroad. In February, transfers totaled $4.45 billion, a decrease from $4.66 billion in January and $5.2 billion in December. This downturn follows a record-breaking $64.7 billion in remittances received in 2024.
In the first three months of 2025, Jalisco's airports in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta saw a total of 6.7 million passengers, a 6 percent rise compared to the same period in the previous year. This data, provided by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, highlights the state's strong position as a tourist destination.
