Jalisco State legislators could make the use of face masks mandatory, and impose sanctions upon establishments that do not enforce mask wearing. Citizens who decide not to wear a mask in public spaces could face up to 36 hours in jail or a fine of up to 1,400 pesos.

Using massive 3D printers, a construction startup is building a housing community in southeast Mexico, one that could help prove the technology’s viability to create sturdy housing for people living in poverty. The project is a partnership with Vancouver-based World Housing, San Francisco-based New Story and Échale of Mexico City.

With the Covid-19 indicators continuing their downward trend, the Jalisco Board of Health has decided to expand the capacity allowed in stadiums, social events, restaurants and bars. This is good news for Puerto Vallarta, as the capacity in restaurants was increased from 50% to 65% and bars from 25% to 40%.

A new 20-peso bill, marking the 200th anniversary of the consummation of Mexico's independence from Spain, was put into circulation on September 24, 2021. The rebel army's entry into Mexico City is portrayed on the front of the note and the Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve in Quintana Roo is featured on the back.

Though health regulator Cofepris has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine to immunize children aged 12 and over, Mexico currently has no plans to inoculate healthy minors. However, the federal government will offer COVID-19 vaccines to more than 1 million children with disabilities and illnesses.

Tequila, Jalisco, has been certified as the first Smart Tourist Destination in Mexico and Latin America by the project of the same name developed by Spain's Ministry of Tourism. The recognition is based on the concepts of governance, innovation, technology, sustainability and accessibility to guarantee the present and future of tourism.

The U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada will remain closed to non-essential travel through October 21, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients told reporters Monday. Zients said nearly all foreign nationals traveling to the US by air will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination starting in early November.

While the overall number of tourists arriving in Mexico this summer was down compared to pre-pandemic levels, the amount spent by travelers totaled $2.12 billion in July, which was a 6.5 percent increase compared to the $1.99 billion spent by international arrivals during the same month in 2019.

A section of mountain on the outskirts of Mexico City gave way Friday, plunging rocks the size of small homes onto a densely populated neighborhood and leaving at least one person dead and 10 others missing. The landslide follows days of heavy rain in central Mexico.

Nestlé Purina PetCare last year invested $160 million to expand its pet food manufacturing facility in Silao, Guanajuato to support increased capacity and meet growing demand. The investment, first announced in October 2020, will create roughly 1,600 new indirect jobs and 200 direct jobs in the region.