On February 27, Enrique Alfaro, Governor of Jalisco, introduced a groundbreaking health initiative: Jalisco Health Insurance. Aimed at covering 2.3 million of the State's uninsured individuals, this program promises accessible medical care through credentialing and streamlined records.
Mexico City is grappling with a severe water shortage that experts warn could lead to a "day zero" within months, when readily available water service could be drastically reduced or even cut off entirely. This crisis threatens the roughly 22 million residents of the megacity and its surrounding areas.
Travelers to Mexico's Riviera Nayarit will soon enjoy improved accessibility thanks to a $250 million expansion of the Tepic Airport and a new highway connecting it to the coast. Currently, most visitors to the State of Nayarit fly into Puerto Vallarta, but the improved infrastructure will provide easier access.
The Chalacatepec International Airport, located in Costalegre, Jalisco, is set to begin operations later this year. The completed airport aims to boost connectivity in the Costalegre region, a 240-kilometer stretch of Pacific coastline south of Puerto Vallarta.
Monarch butterfly populations in Mexico experienced a significant decline this year, dropping by 59% compared to previous records. This marks the second-lowest level since monitoring began, with experts attributing the decline to heat, drought, and habitat loss.
Mexican workers abroad sent home a record $63 billion USD in 2023, a notable 7.6% increase from the previous year, according to a report released by the Bank of México. Remittances are now Mexico's largest source of foreign income, surpassing tourism, oil exports, and most manufactured goods.
Recent trade data released by the US Commerce Department reveals a significant shift in the United States' import landscape, with Mexico surpassing China as the leading source of goods in 2023. This marks the first time since 2002 that Mexican exports to the U.S. have outpaced those from China.
Guacamole-loving Americans are driving a surge in avocado exports from Mexico, particularly with the Super Bowl approaching. By February 11th, when the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers face off, Mexico is expected to have exported a whopping 110,000 metric tons of avocados, generating an estimated $259 million for its economy.
Jalisco kicked off 2024 with a robust job market, generating 14,496 new formal positions in January, according to the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). This achievement solidifies the state's second-place ranking in national job creation, trailing only Nuevo León with its 18,755 new positions.
The editors of International Living have released their picks for the Best Places in the World to Retire in 2024. Out of the 10 countries listed on this year’s Global Retirement Index, Latin American countries took 3 of the Top 10 spots – and Mexico came in at #3!
