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Mexico Airline Passengers Fall 0.8% YTD Amid Jet Fuel Price Hike
Mexico Airline Passengers Fall 0.8% YTD Amid Jet Fuel Price Hike
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:53
Mexican air passenger traffic dropped 0.8% through July 2026, driven by higher fuel prices and geopolitical tensions despite World Cup demand.
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World Cup Misses Mexico Growth Targets by US$191 Million
World Cup Misses Mexico Growth Targets by US$191 Million
By Fernando Mares - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:46
The 2026 World Cup added just 0.12% to Mexico's GDP, missing forecasts by US$191 million. This is the week in policy and economy!
Cox to Build US$304 Million Desalination Facility for CONAGUA
Cox to Build US$304 Million Desalination Facility for CONAGUA
By Fernando Mares - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 10:54
Cox wins a US$304 million CONAGUA contract to build the Rosarito desalination plant in Baja California. This is the week in infrastructure!
Mexico Secures Drone Deal, AIFA Profits: The Week in Aerospace
Mexico Secures Drone Deal, AIFA Profits: The Week in Aerospace
By Óscar Goytia - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 18:03
Mexico defense deal, AIFA profits, and FAA risks lead key industry shifts. This is the week in aerospace.
Mexico Loses 293,000 Air Passengers as US Demand Cools
Mexico Loses 293,000 Air Passengers as US Demand Cools
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:32
Mexico lost 293,000 air passengers in June 2026 as cross border US demand cooled, despite the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
AIFA Reaches Profitability as Cargo and World Cup Traffic Surge
AIFA Reaches Profitability as Cargo and World Cup Traffic Surge
By Óscar Goytia - Fri, 08/14/2026 - 11:14
Mexico's AIFA achieves financial self-sufficiency as strong air cargo volumes and World Cup tourism push revenues past break-even
Beyond the Scoreboard: What Tech Has Taught Us About Security
Beyond the Scoreboard: What Tech Has Taught Us About Security
By Elton Borgonovo - Tue, 08/11/2026 - 06:00
Mexico leveraged security technology to safely manage the 2026 Word Cup, providing key lessons for future events, writes Elton Borgonovo.
How Technology Can Shape the Future of Mexican Tourism
How Technology Can Shape the Future of Mexican Tourism
By Maria Fernanda Gonzalez - Tue, 08/11/2026 - 05:00
María Fernanda González explains how technology, digital payments, and AI can transform Mexico's tourism industry and visitor experience.
FIFA World Cup Logistics Legacy: Future Delivery Operations
FIFA World Cup Logistics Legacy: Future Delivery Operations
By Ilan Epelbaum - Tue, 08/04/2026 - 07:30
Mexico must leverage World Cup 2026 logistics, protocols, and infrastructure to transform last-mile delivery, writes Ilan Epelbaum.
FEMSA Posts Double-Digit Growth at OXXO, Joins Global ESG Index
FEMSA Posts Double-Digit Growth at OXXO, Joins Global ESG Index
By MBN Staff - Fri, 07/31/2026 - 14:49
FEMSA posts 11.8% revenue growth at OXXO México as traffic rebounds, while FEMSA and Coca-Cola FEMSA join the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index
Mexico GDP Grows 2.1% in 2Q26 as Services, Farming Rebound
Mexico GDP Grows 2.1% in 2Q26 as Services, Farming Rebound
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 09:43
Mexico’s GDP grew 2.1% YoY in 2Q26 as agriculture and consumption led a rebound from 1Q26, though weak private investment limits long-term capacity.