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.
Tren Maya launched its first express service between Cancún and Mérida on April 14, 2025, cutting travel time by 30 minutes. With no stops along the way, this non-stop route boosts speed and convenience while expanding access to key cultural and tourist destinations in the Yucatán Peninsula.
To strengthen Jalisco’s leadership in tech and innovation, Governor Pablo Lemus visited the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, aiming to boost collaboration in AI and semiconductors. The visit marks a key step in expanding global partnerships for the state’s growing tech sector.
Mexico’s avocado industry is on track for another strong year in 2025, with production expected to rise 3% and exports growing 5%, fueled by strong demand from the US. As global appetite for avocados continues to climb, Mexico remains the world’s top producer and exporter of the popular fruit.
