During a press conference at the National Palace, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced progress on the Maya Train project. A new section from Escárcega to Chetumal is expected to be completed in August, paving the way for the entire 1,554-kilometer route to be operational by September.
Jalisco's crime rates have seen a substantial decline in the first half of 2024, compared to the same period of 2018. Overall crime rates dropped 23%, with a 62.5% reduction in "special monitoring crimes" – a category that encompasses theft and robbery. Homicides also decreased by 33%.
Jalisco's tourism industry thrived in the first five months of 2023, bringing in 31.8 billion pesos. Puerto Vallarta was the top earner, raking in 17.84 billion pesos, followed by Guadalajara with 11.35 billion pesos. The state welcomed over 13.4 million tourists and boasted a strong average hotel occupancy rate.
Panteras eRacing, a ten-member student team from the Universidad Panamericana's engineering faculty, is developing an electric vehicle prototype to compete in the Shell Eco-marathon 2024. Set to be held from August 27 to 30 in Rio de Janeiro, the competition focuses on promoting sustainable mobility and technological innovation.
The Mexican embassy in the United States received 20 archaeological pieces for repatriation. Nineteen were returned anonymously, and one, a Mayan-style clay vessel, was voluntarily surrendered by Ms. Anne Lee Dozier, who had purchased it for $4 at a thrift store in Maryland.
The first phase of the Tepic International Airport expansion is complete. This transformation goes beyond handling commercial flights. The airport will now accommodate cargo operations and serve as a luxury tourism hub, according to Nayarit's Secretary of Tourism, Juan Enrique Suárez del Real.
A commercial air route using a 13-passenger Cessna Caravan recently took off from Tepic, offering a new way to reach the Islas Marías Biosphere Reserve. This collaborative effort between government agencies and private companies marks a significant step towards increased accessibility for the remote islands.
Data shows a surge in US citizens migrating to Mexico. Compared to 2023, twice as many Americans relocated here in the first 4 months of 2024. This follows a broader trend with permanent residency permits for US residents jumping 69.9% between 2019 and 2022.
Global fiber optic leader YOFC has officially opened its first Mexican factory in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, creating 200+ jobs and supplying high-quality products for the domestic telecom industry. This $19M USD investment strengthens Jalisco's position as a high-tech nearshore hub.
Iberia and Volaris have forged a comprehensive codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between Europe and Mexico. The codeshare agreement grants Iberia passengers access to 25 additional destinations within Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta, on Volaris flights from Mexico City.
