If you are planning to apply for legal residency in Mexico in 2026, you will need to meet higher financial thresholds than at any point in recent memory. The country's immigration system underwent a significant shift in July 2025 when the federal government published updated guidelines directing Mexican Consulates abroad to calculate residency qualification … [Read more...] about Mexico’s 2026 Residency Rules for Expats Updated, Financial Requirements Increase
Big Tax Break for Mexican Film Productions Has Salma Hayek’s Blessing
Actress Salma Hayek Pinault stood alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on Sunday to announce a sweeping new tax incentive for film and audiovisual production in Mexico — a 30% income tax break designed to keep domestic productions at home and lure international shoots south of the border. The incentive, coordinated with the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit … [Read more...] about Big Tax Break for Mexican Film Productions Has Salma Hayek’s Blessing
Go, Canada! Canadians Beat Out USA for Most Air Routes to Mexico
Photo: Kylie Anderson / Unsplash For the first time on record, Canadian cities hold more top-ten positions than America in the ranking of busiest international air routes into Mexico. According to data released by Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC), five of the ten busiest international corridors now connect Canadian airports with Mexican destinations, … [Read more...] about Go, Canada! Canadians Beat Out USA for Most Air Routes to Mexico
Mexico City Smog Sets Off ‘Double No Driving Day’ Contingency
Millions of drivers in the Mexico City metropolitan area faced expanded traffic restrictions Friday as environmental authorities kept a Phase 1 pollution contingency in place. The Megalopolis Environmental Commission (CAMe) said high ozone concentrations across the Valley of Mexico showed no signs of easing, blaming low wind, strong sunshine and temperatures around 80°F for … [Read more...] about Mexico City Smog Sets Off ‘Double No Driving Day’ Contingency
Face Mask and Antiviral Sales Jump 17% as Mexico Measles Outbreak Spreads
Sales of face masks, hand sanitizer and common medications have surged across Mexico's pharmacy chains as a measles outbreak that began last year continues to grow, with confirmed cases now reported in all 32 states. The National Union of Pharmacy Businesses (Unefarm) reported a 17% spike in demand for face masks, antibacterial gel, ibuprofen, paracetamol, antivirals and … [Read more...] about Face Mask and Antiviral Sales Jump 17% as Mexico Measles Outbreak Spreads