Archive · 4 min read
Sunday, October 11, 2026
This edition reflects the information available when it was published.
The week so far
This week in Mexico
3 developments shaping business decisions in Mexico this week.
Ranked by business relevance and urgency. Coverage through October 11.
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Puerto Vallarta airport to stay closed until Tuesday
Airport operator GAP extended closures in Puerto Vallarta until October 13 and Manzanillo until October 12, both at 8 a.m. local time. At 9 p.m. Mexico City time on October 11, the National Hurricane Center rated Simon Category 3, with sustained winds of 195 km/h.
Context
Warnings mean hurricane conditions are expected somewhere from Playa Pérula to El Roblito and in the Islas Marías, while a watch means they are possible north of El Roblito to Bahía Tempehuaya. Simon is forecast to move inland around midweek as a hurricane. Rain could cause deadly floods and landslides through early Thursday.
Why it matters
The closures halt arrivals and departures at both airports, while rain threatens parts of western Mexico. GAP says operations can resume only when weather and operational conditions are safe. It asks passengers to check their flight status and options for changing their trip directly with their airline.
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The full train trip from Buenavista to AIFA now costs 110 pesos
The Tren Felipe Ángeles ended promotional pricing on October 10 and introduced fares that vary by station. A ticket for the full route now costs 110 pesos, compared with the introductory 45-peso airport fare reported by EL CEO.
Context
The train has been operating since April 26. FONADIN, the federal infrastructure fund, puts the journey from Buenavista to the airport at about 50 minutes. Fares now depend on the stations used: Cueyamil or La Loma to the airport costs 40 pesos, while Teyahualco, Prados Sur, Cajiga or Xaltocan to the airport costs 26.50 pesos.
Why it matters
The change raises the cost for passengers coming from Buenavista, but some people boarding nearer the airport pay less than the introductory fare. It is a shift from one promotional airport price to different prices by route. The 110-peso fare does not apply to every airport trip.
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Taurus plans to double its Mexican workforce over five years
Appliance maker Taurus plans to grow from 400 direct jobs in Mexico to about 800 over the next five years, according to plans reported on October 6. The company wants to increase sales in Mexico and expand exports to the United States and Latin America.
Context
Taurus sells small household appliances, including blenders, fans and irons, and already has a factory in Tlaxcala. The company says about 90% of Taurus México’s sales currently come from the domestic market.
Why it matters
In an October 5 interview, Taurus México chief Guillermo Freyria said the Tlaxcala plant makes more than half of the volume Taurus México sells. Taurus México also designs products in Mexico and buys from suppliers worldwide. Exports could give that existing local operation more customers abroad, while the additional jobs remain a five-year goal.
Coverage through 2026-10-11.