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The economy, politics, wages, public services, technology and sports in Mexico, with official data and cited sources.
Mexico's Digital Economy Law published in the official gazette: when it takes effect and where cash will stop being accepted
Mexico's Digital Economy Law for Digital and Electronic Payments was published in the Official Gazette on November 4, 2026 and took effect on the 5th. The Finance Ministry has 15 business days to decide which sectors will require digital payment. Dates, deadlines and what changes.
Remittances to Mexico rise 1.6% in September and total US$47.164 billion in 2026
Mexico received US$5.362 billion in remittances in September 2026, 1.6% more than a year earlier according to Banxico, but less than in August. Year-to-date total, transactions, average transfer and the effect of the 1% US remittance tax.
What is at stake for Mexico after the US midterm elections: a Democratic Congress, the USMCA and the peso
Democrats won the US Congress. What changes for Mexico: 25% tariffs on cars and steel, the USMCA review, the 1% remittance tax, the peso and what Sheinbaum said.
Mexico's Digital Economy Law: what it is, what changes with digital payments and whether cash disappears
Congress approved the Digital Economy Law for Digital and Electronic Payments: it requires businesses to accept digital payments and lets the Finance Ministry decide where only electronic payment may be required. What it says, the votes, the deadlines, gas stations and why it could reach the Supreme Court.
How much does a nurse earn in Mexico in 2026: pay at IMSS, ISSSTE and according to the ENOE
A specialist nurse in Mexico reports an average of 11,100 pesos a month and a technical nurse 9,330, according to INEGI's ENOE survey as processed by Data México. At IMSS, the base pay of a general nurse was 7,381 pesos before October's raise. Tables by position, institution and state.
Guadalupe Taddei leaves the presidency of Mexico's INE: why she resigned, who replaces her and what the ASF is investigating
Guadalupe Taddei resigned as president of Mexico's National Electoral Institute amid allegations over contracts with election-material suppliers. Blanca Cruz García is acting president, the Chamber of Deputies is preparing to elect a replacement and the federal auditor is reviewing operations worth 8.87 billion pesos.
How much does a doctor earn in Mexico in 2026: IMSS pay, general practitioners and specialists
A family doctor at IMSS earns 39,120 pesos net a month in 2026 after the 8% raise, according to the institute itself. The ENOE survey records an average of 10,800 pesos for general practitioners. Tables by employer, state and specialty.
Mexico's GDP grows 3.2% in the third quarter, its biggest rise since 2023: which sectors drove it
Inegi's flash estimate shows Mexico's GDP grew 0.9% quarter on quarter and 3.2% year on year in July-September 2026, above expectations. Figures by sector, the recent quarterly series and what comes next.
How much does a teacher earn in Mexico in 2026: primary, secondary and high school salaries
How much a teacher earns in Mexico in 2026 according to ENOE data from Data México and IMCO: primary, secondary and high school, the best-paying states, the 2026 SEP raise and why the figures vary so much.
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas dies at 92: who he was and his role in Mexico's democracy
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Solórzano, founder of the PRD, three-time presidential candidate and the first elected head of government of Mexico City, died on October 28, 2026, at 92. His career, the 1988 election and the reactions.
Mexico's exports jump 37.9% in September, but the trade balance swings back to a deficit
Mexico exported US$77.797 billion in September 2026, 37.9% more than a year earlier, driven by electronics, according to INEGI. Imports grew 33.1% and the month closed with a US$606 million deficit.
Day of the Dead 2026 in Mexico: is it a holiday, is there school and when to set up the ofrenda
Mexico's Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1 and 2. In 2026 November 2 falls on a Monday: it is not a mandatory day off by law, but there are no SEP classes. Dates, the ofrenda, the Mexico City parade and what the labor law says.
Mexico's national truckers' strike: what they want, how many blockades and what happens on Tuesday
The October 26 truckers' strike reached 19 states and 38 sites, according to the Interior Ministry. What Canacar and other groups demand, the toll-road tax incentive in the 2027 Revenue Law and Tuesday's talks with the Finance Ministry.
El Buen Fin 2026: dates, the SAT's 500 million peso prize draw and how to spot a real deal
Mexico's El Buen Fin 2026 runs from Friday, November 13, to Tuesday, November 17. Key dates, how to enter the SAT's 500 million peso draw, what changes this year and how to check that a discount is real.
Mexico's 2027 Revenue Law: the Senate votes this week on a package with 1.7 trillion pesos of debt and a higher tourist fee
Mexico's full Senate begins debating the 2027 Revenue Law on Tuesday, October 27. It projects 10.63 trillion pesos in revenue, domestic debt of up to 1.7 trillion and a non-resident fee of 1,158 pesos. What it includes and what the opposition criticizes.
Mexico's economy grows 3.5% in August, its fastest annual pace since 2023: the sectors behind it
Mexico's IGAE rose 0.6% month on month and 3.5% year on year in August 2026, according to Inegi. Construction grew 7.9% and wholesale trade 12.2%. Figures by sector, the 2026 series and what comes next.
Mexico inflation rises to 3.62% in the first half of October: electricity and flights led the increase
Mexico's inflation reached 3.62% year on year in the first half of October 2026, according to Inegi. The end of the summer electricity subsidy and air fares drove the rise; core inflation stood at 3.78%.
How much does a soldier earn in Mexico in 2026: pay by rank according to Sedena
A private in the Mexican Army earns MXN 18,840.42 net per month in 2026, according to Sedena's pay table. Pay for corporals, sergeants, officers and generals, the increase versus 2025, year-end bonus and benefits.
Mexico's unemployment falls to 2.8% in September, Inegi says: why it is not such good news
Mexico's unemployment rate fell to 2.8% in September 2026, but the labor force shrank by 359,000 people and 1.7 million more stopped looking for work. The Inegi figures.
Mexico's 2027 midterm elections: date, what is at stake and polls (updated October 2026)
Mexico votes on June 6, 2027: 500 federal deputies, 17 governorships and more than 19,000 posts. INE calendar, polls for Morena and the opposition, and what happened to the judicial election.
Mexico's economy likely grew 3.7% in September, according to Inegi's nowcast
Inegi's Timely Indicator of Economic Activity estimates 3.7% annual growth in September 2026 and only 0.1% month on month. Figures by sector, confidence intervals and what it means.
IMSS labor dispute: what workers want, the rejected raise and what happens with the strike
IMSS workers rejected a 6.8% overall raise and are asking for 10%. The union requested an extension to November 15 to avoid a strike, and Sheinbaum wants a new offer this week.
César Jáuregui case: why Chihuahua's former prosecutor faces a treason charge
Mexico's Attorney General's Office accuses Chihuahua's former prosecutor of treason over an operation involving CIA agents in El Pinal, where four people died. What happened, what he faces and the upcoming hearings.
How much does a Mexican passport cost in 2026: prices, discounts and requirements
A Mexican passport costs MXN 1,795 for 3 years, MXN 2,440 for 6 years and MXN 4,280 for 10 years in 2026. The 50% discount, consulate prices, emergency fees, requirements and how to book an appointment.
Guadalajara water crisis: rotating cuts in 627 neighborhoods until March and which days will be without water
Since 15 October, Guadalajara's water utility SIAPA has rotated supply in 627 neighborhoods after shutting the Las Pintas source over contamination. Schedule by zone and the protests.
How much does the president of Mexico earn in 2026: Claudia Sheinbaum's salary and how it has changed since 2018
Claudia Sheinbaum earns 134,290 pesos net a month in 2026, according to Mexico's federal budget. For 2027, 134,239 pesos net and 193,671 gross are proposed. History of the presidential salary.
The Mexican peso posts six straight weekly losses: why it is falling and what to expect
The Mexican peso closed on 16 October at 18.50 per dollar after six weeks of losses, its worst streak since 2019. What is behind the slide, what banks charge and what analysts expect.
How much does a senator earn in Mexico in 2026: pay, year-end bonus and comparison with the president
A senator in Mexico earns 132,900 pesos net per month in 2026, according to the pay manual published in the Official Gazette. How much it rose, what benefits apply and how it compares with deputies, the president and the minimum wage.
Hurricane Trudy: track, warnings and rainfall in Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco
Hurricane Trudy, with 150 km/h winds, will pass near the coast of Colima and Jalisco between Saturday night and Sunday. Hurricane warning from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes and rainfall of up to 380 mm.
Aguinaldo 2026 in Mexico: how much you get, how to calculate it and when it is paid
The aguinaldo 2026 in Mexico, the mandatory year-end bonus, is at least 15 days of pay and must be paid before December 20. On the minimum wage it comes to 4,725.60 pesos. Calculation, income tax, pro rata and public employees.
HR Ratings cuts Mexico to BBB and takes Pemex down with it: what it means
HR Ratings lowered Mexico's long-term sovereign rating from BBB+ to BBB with a stable outlook on October 15, 2026, citing the deficit and weak growth. It also downgraded Pemex. What it means and how the Finance Ministry responded.
Mexico's phone registration with CURP: lines ending in 4 are being suspended and those ending in 5 have until October 31
The deadline to link mobile lines ending in 4 to a CURP expired on October 15, and carriers can suspend them within 72 hours. The full calendar by last digit, requirements and how to reactivate a line.
Public holidays in Mexico 2027: mandatory rest days and long weekends
In 2027 Mexico has seven mandatory rest days under the Federal Labor Law, three of them on Mondays. The full calendar, the long weekends and how much you are paid if you work.
Minimum wage in Mexico 2026: how much it is and how much it has risen since 2018
Mexico's general minimum wage is 315.04 pesos a day in 2026, 13% more than in 2025. On the northern border it is 440.87 pesos. Monthly amounts, history since 2018 and a regional comparison.
How much does a member of Congress earn in Mexico: allowance, bonus and support in 2026
A Mexican federal deputy receives a gross allowance of 110,578.67 pesos a month in 2026, about 79,846 pesos net. Plus a 40-day year-end bonus and support payments. How many minimum wages that is.