Mexico City International Airport (AICM) quietly pulled the lever on a significant price hike. As of April 1, 2026, the Airport Use Fee (TUA) has increased, making plane tickets more expensive during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year and just months before the world arrives for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The timing has sparked outrage among travelers and tourism … [Read more...] about Why Flying Out of Mexico City’s Largest Airport Just Got More Expensive
Why Semana Santa Is the Best Time to Visit Mexico City
Mexico City’s Semana Santa holiday period offers a rare combination: reduced traffic congestion and a packed calendar of cultural and religious events, making it an ideal time for visitors. While many residents leave the capital for beach destinations, the city transforms. Traffic, normally a daily challenge, eases significantly. At the same time, the city hosts major … [Read more...] about Why Semana Santa Is the Best Time to Visit Mexico City
Controversy and Name Change at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca
On March 28, 2026, the Estadio Azteca—one of soccer’s most hallowed grounds—reopened its doors after an extensive renovation. But the iconic Mexico City stadium did so under a new name: Estadio Banorte. While the $105 million naming rights deal brought much-needed funds for modernization, it ignited a firestorm of controversy among fans, protesters, and even FIFA regulators. … [Read more...] about Controversy and Name Change at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca
The Fight for the Right to Die in Mexico: A Movement Gains Momentum
The recent death of Noelia Castillo in Spain has reignited a global conversation about medical aid in dying. After an 18-month legal battle that reached the European Court of Human Rights, the 25-year-old Spaniard finally accessed euthanasia—a case her father and conservative groups had fought to block. For activists in Mexico, Castillo's ordeal was both a warning and a … [Read more...] about The Fight for the Right to Die in Mexico: A Movement Gains Momentum
Mexico Bans AI Voices in Film Dubbing and Animation
Mexico’s Congress has approved a new law that bans the use of artificial intelligence for voice dubbing in foreign films and for creating AI-generated characters in animated movies and shorts. The measure makes Mexico one of the first countries in the world to put such a clear legal limit on AI in the voice acting industry. The rule is part of a broader update to Mexico’s … [Read more...] about Mexico Bans AI Voices in Film Dubbing and Animation