Guadalajara will host the 31st Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y la Charrería from August 23 to September 4. This 13-day festival features 25 Mariachi groups from around the world, celebrating Mexican culture with music, tradition, and pride, as the city welcomes visitors to this iconic event.
A groundbreaking initiative to cultivate the next generation of semiconductor experts has launched in Jalisco. The Development of On-Site Specialized Talent in Semiconductors program, a joint venture between the Jalisco government and Intel, is poised to transform the state's technology landscape.
Last Friday, three beaches in Nayarit received the prestigious Blue Flag designation for 2024-2025. Nuevo Nayarit, Lo de Marcos, and La Marina de la Cruz de Huanacaxtle were honored at a ceremony hosted by the Bahía de Banderas Trust. The recognition highlights the region's commitment to environmental excellence and safety.
Mexico's economy is booming with record foreign investment, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced. In the first quarter of 2024, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) hit $20.3 billion USD, a historic high. Mexico, the United States' main trading partner, is set to surpass last year's $36.1 billion FDI total.
Nayarit has experienced a surge in tourism during 2024, accompanied by a strong commitment to environmental preservation. The state's Nuevo Nayarit region has emerged as a leading tourist destination, boasting high occupancy rates and attracting visitors from around the world.
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro inaugurated the second runway at Guadalajara Airport, funded by 15.9 billion pesos from Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico. This expansion enhances Jalisco's status as a major cargo hub and third busiest passenger airport in Mexico, boosting economic growth and global connectivity.
Global electronics firm Universal Scientific Industrial (USI) has inaugurated an $82 million USD plant in Tonalá, Jalisco, its second facility in the Guadalajara metropolitan area. The new site, located in the Axis Industrial Park, is expected to generate 3,000 new jobs.
As summer vacationers flock to Mexico's beautiful shores, they can rejoice: a nationwide water quality survey by Cofepris shows that 93.8% of Mexico's beaches, including all in Puerto Vallarta but Oasis, are safe for swimming and recreational use, based on federal standards.
Grupo Financiero Actinver's latest report reveals key economic trends for Jalisco, showcasing an inflation rate of 5.1%, $5.298 billion in remittances, 4,024 new jobs, $1.49 billion in foreign investment, and $27.565 billion in exports. These indicators underscore the state's robust economic health.
Mexico's inflation rate surged to its highest point this year, exceeding analyst predictions and raising concerns. In June, the National Consumer Price Index hit 4.98%, driven largely by rising food costs, particularly fruits and vegetables. This marked the strongest monthly increase since June 2022.
