President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced the upcoming inauguration of the Tepic-Compostela highway section and the Puerto Vallarta bypass, scheduled before the end of his term. This announcement was made during a meeting in Nayarit, where López Obrador reviewed key infrastructure projects in the region.
Nayarit has decriminalized abortion following a recent court ruling, removing penalties for women and healthcare providers. While the decision is a significant step, the state Congress must still repeal the unconstitutional laws, a move expected by the end of the current legislative session.
For July 2024, the total number of terminal passengers at GAP’s 12 Mexican airports decreased by 4.9%, compared to July 2023. Tijuana, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta airports presented a decrease in passenger traffic of 7.9%, 5.8%, and 3.3%, respectively.
Guadalajara will host the 31st Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y la Charrería from August 23 to September 4. This 13-day festival features 25 Mariachi groups from around the world, celebrating Mexican culture with music, tradition, and pride, as the city welcomes visitors to this iconic event.
A groundbreaking initiative to cultivate the next generation of semiconductor experts has launched in Jalisco. The Development of On-Site Specialized Talent in Semiconductors program, a joint venture between the Jalisco government and Intel, is poised to transform the state's technology landscape.
Last Friday, three beaches in Nayarit received the prestigious Blue Flag designation for 2024-2025. Nuevo Nayarit, Lo de Marcos, and La Marina de la Cruz de Huanacaxtle were honored at a ceremony hosted by the Bahía de Banderas Trust. The recognition highlights the region's commitment to environmental excellence and safety.
Mexico's economy is booming with record foreign investment, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced. In the first quarter of 2024, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) hit $20.3 billion USD, a historic high. Mexico, the United States' main trading partner, is set to surpass last year's $36.1 billion FDI total.
Nayarit has experienced a surge in tourism during 2024, accompanied by a strong commitment to environmental preservation. The state's Nuevo Nayarit region has emerged as a leading tourist destination, boasting high occupancy rates and attracting visitors from around the world.
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro inaugurated the second runway at Guadalajara Airport, funded by 15.9 billion pesos from Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico. This expansion enhances Jalisco's status as a major cargo hub and third busiest passenger airport in Mexico, boosting economic growth and global connectivity.
Global electronics firm Universal Scientific Industrial (USI) has inaugurated an $82 million USD plant in Tonalá, Jalisco, its second facility in the Guadalajara metropolitan area. The new site, located in the Axis Industrial Park, is expected to generate 3,000 new jobs.
