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Commission-Free ATM Transactions at Multired Banks

HSBC, Scotiabank, Inbursa, Banregio, Banca Mifel and Banco del Bajío announced the launch of Multired, an alliance that will allow customers of these banks to withdraw cash and check balances at any of the network's ATMs without paying commissions.

Jalisco to Send 10,000 Tons of Avocado to US for Super Bowl LVII

The Super Bowl, one of the most anticipated events for football fans in the United States, is just around the corner, and Avocados from Jalisco will be one of the stars of this edition. This is because, for the first time, the guacamole fans will be consuming as they watch the Big Game will be made from avocados from Jalisco.

US Department of Labor Helps Fund Worker Rights in Mexico

The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday announced the award of a $10 million cooperative agreement to The Ergo Group to provide assistance to state labor courts in Mexico in protecting worker rights. The project aligns with U.S. obligations in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the goals of Mexico’s 2019 labor reform.

FAA Opens Regional Office in Mexico – What This Means

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an office for the first time in Mexico as it looks to strengthen the cooperation between both countries. Mexico is the country with the most significant number of flights to and from the United States and the number one destination for international travel of US citizens.

Mexico Plans to Replace the 20 Peso Bill with a Coin

The 20-peso bill, considered the most beautiful in Latin America in 2021, will be withdrawn from circulation in 2025 and replaced by coins. According to the Bank of Mexico, this is due to several factors, one of which is that coins have a longer lifespan than banknotes.

Three Amigos Take on North America’s Biggest Challenges

The United States, Canada and Mexico worked together to advance a safer and more prosperous future for people in areas including equity and inclusion, irregular migration and regional security at the North American Leaders Summit in Mexico City January 9–10.

Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce Rejects Anti-Smoking Reform

The Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce on Monday expressed its rejection of the reform to Mexico's Tobacco Law that came into force as of January 15. The business body categorically rejected the modifications since they affect merchants who sell products made with tobacco, saying it will damage the health of their businesses.

Smoking Prohibited in Public Spaces Throughout Mexico

The new regulations of the General Law for the Control of Tobacco entered into force on January 15, 2023. The new law prohibits smoking cigarettes in almost all indoor and outdoor public spaces, as well as the display of cigarette packs in self-service and convenience stores.

Mexico Extends Anti-Inflation Measures Through December 2023

In an attempt to control rising prices, the Government of Mexico has published a new decree that combines and extends two 2022 anti-inflation measures, the Package Against Inflation and Shortages & the Opening Agreement Against Inflation and Shortages, adding new products to the list of items temporarily exempt from tariffs.

The State of Jalisco Led Mexico in Job Creation in 2022

Jalisco drove national employment growth in 2022, creating 11 percent of the total number of new jobs in Mexico. Official statistics show that the Mexican economy added 752,748 formal jobs from January to December 2022 and 82,963 of those were in the western state.
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