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
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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
The Gansito Index: What a Simple Snack Reveals About Inflation in Mexico
The Economist’s famous Big Mac index is often used to explain purchasing power parity across borders. But for Mexicans trying to understand what is happening to their own wallets, a different, more nostalgic indicator has emerged: the "Gansito Index." The Gansito, a small packaged sponge cake with strawberry jam and chocolate coating made by Marinela, is a staple of Mexican … [Read more...] about The Gansito Index: What a Simple Snack Reveals About Inflation in Mexico
Mexico’s EV for The People Faces Challenges Ahead of 2027 Launch
Olinia has not sold a single vehicle yet, but it has already set a huge goal. According to Bloomberg, the Mexico-backed company plans to show two prototypes in June. It wants to create a new category of mobility in Mexico and raise $200 million from private investors to start real manufacturing. Unlike other electric vehicle manufacturers, Olinia is focused on designing … [Read more...] about Mexico’s EV for The People Faces Challenges Ahead of 2027 Launch
Angry Taxi Drivers in Mexico City Airport Create Chaos
Hundreds of taxi drivers blocked access to Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport this week, paralyzing circulation at both terminals in a dramatic protest against ride-hailing platforms they say are illegally stealing their livelihoods. The March 11 protest, organized by the airport's 11 authorized taxi unions, left passengers stranded on access roads, many of … [Read more...] about Angry Taxi Drivers in Mexico City Airport Create Chaos