The 2023 summer weather has been having a significant impact on crops in Mexico. The country has been experiencing a number of extreme weather events, including droughts, floods, and heat waves. These events have caused widespread crop damage, and are threatening food security in Mexico.

The Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (Concanaco-Servytur) is feeling optimistic about the upcoming summer vacation period. They expect an average hotel occupancy of 90% overall, and an impressive 98% occupancy rate in popular tourist spots like Cancun, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta.

Aiming to reduce the hefty costs associated with international flights in Mexico, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) has presented two proposals to the federal government. The main concern is the high Tarifa de Uso Aeroportuario (Airport Usage Fee or TUA), which contributes to the expensive airfare in the country.

The national association of Canirac restaurants has obtained a definitive suspension against the federal anti-smoking law that went into effect on January 15 and prohibited smoking in public and open spaces. The decree annuls the ban on selling food and drinks in smoking areas, a measure that had reduced consumption in establishments.

With the expansion of the Tepic airport and a new highway that will go directly to some of the state's most popular tourist destinations - including San Blas, Guayabitos, Sayulita, San Pancho and Punta Mita - on the horizon, tourism to the State of Nayarit is expected to increase significantly over the next 5 years.

During the first half of the year, 322.8 million liters of tequila were produced, a slightly higher amount compared to the 315 million liters of tequila that were produced between January and June 2022. Of the 322.8 million liters produced, 216 million liters were exported, up from the 203.5 million shipped abroad during the same period of 2022.

Artificial Intelligence has made automation possible in many fields, but its rapid progress raises ethical concerns. Since it's important to educate people about responsible AI use and risks, while embracing the opportunities it brings, the State of Jalisco is working to create a regulatory ethical framework for the use of AI.

Mexico's automotive sector experienced a significant boost as car production increased by 13.9% during the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2022. This growth indicates a continued recovery for the country's auto industry following the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Expats in Mexico enjoy a great social life and an affordable lifestyle, which makes the country the most popular destination worldwide. In the Expat Insider 2023 survey, Mexico comes in 1st out of 53 destinations. This might not come as a surprise, as the country has ranked in the top 5 since the first survey was conducted in 2014.

In the month of June, Jalisco created 6,225 new jobs, contributing significantly to the national total of 24,398 new job openings. In other words, out of every 100 new job openings, 26 were generated in the western state. These figures establish Jalisco as the second-highest formal job generator in Mexico.