Monday, March 20 is a National Holiday, with banks, government offices and many businesses closed as Mexico celebrates Benito Juárez, who rose from humble origins to occupy the Presidency on several occasions during the turbulent second half of the 19th century.
According to the most recent data from FAOSTAT, global avocado production increased to nearly 8.7 million tons in 2021 from 8.1 million tons in 2020. Mexico was the main producer, at 2.4 million tons. This plays a large factor as to why Mexico is a huge contributor to world avocado exports.
Beverage company Beam Suntory has launched the first of its kind pilot program to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the tequila industry. The project has to do with implementing regenerative agricultural practices in the company's agave fields in Jalisco, Mexico.
For February 2023, the total number of terminal passengers at GAP’s 12 Mexican airports increased by 21.8%, compared to the same period of 2022. Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Los Cabos, and Tijuana presented an increase in passenger traffic of 31.9%, 26.0%, 24.5%, and 12.5% respectively, compared to February 2022.
Tesla plans to build a new gigafactory in Monterrey, Mexico, AMLO said last week, confirming speculation that the automaker would set up shop there. Notably, Tesla has agreed to use recycled water, addressing a major environmental concern in northern Mexico.
It is often said that 'Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day,' but to Mexicans this celebration has special meaning of historical importance. The St. Patrick's Brigade, also known as the Saint Patrick's Battalion or 'Los San Patricios', were Irishmen who fought and gave their lives for Mexico in the Mexican American War.
Mexico has always been a top destination for cruise ships and their guests, and this trend continued throughout 2022. According to Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco, 7.7 million cruise ship passengers arrived at different Mexican ports last year, representing a substantial increase over 2021.
In April of 2018, the Mexican Government decreed that 'National Tequila Day' would be celebrated every year on the third Saturday of March. This year’s celebration, set to take place from March 11-18, will be bigger and better than ever, with activities in several Jalisco cities, including Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.
Tesla will soon announce 'good news' in Mexico, where it has been rumored to be mulling locations for its next automotive production plant, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday. For months, Tesla has been considering several new locations for its next Gigafactory, and Mexico has emerged as the front-runner.
Jalisco drove national employment growth in the first month of 2023, creating 16.4% of the total number of new jobs in Mexico. Official statistics show that the Mexican economy added 111,699 formal jobs in January, and 18,294 of those were in the western state.
