The Bank of Mexico reported US$5.472 billion in remittances in June, up 4.2% from a year earlier. Here is what it means for families in Cancún and how to avoid fees that eat into your transfer.
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The Bank of Mexico set the FIX rate at 17.1387 pesos per dollar for August 10. With a strong peso versus last year, here is how to buy, cash or exchange dollars in a tourism-driven city.
Mexico reached 22.7 million jobs registered with the IMSS, its highest level, with a base contribution wage of 669.1 pesos a day, up 6.4% from a year earlier. In a tourism economy like Cancún's, being registered defines your pension and benefits.
The Bank of Mexico kept its benchmark interest rate at 6.50% for a second straight meeting. The decision shapes the cost of credit cards, mortgages and loans — and how much your savings earn.
City hall reinforced the operation with Civil Protection and Fire Department personnel providing prevention, water rescue and prehospital care; waves today are forecast at 2 to 4 feet.
The general minimum wage is 315.04 pesos a day while the UMA is 117.31; which unit applies can significantly change what you pay in fines, Infonavit credits and fees in Cancun.
The municipal drive accepts adult diapers, food, hygiene products, clothing and medicine; drop-off points have been open since June 1.
The bank reported 49.48 billion pesos in profit for the first half of 2026, down 14% from a year earlier, citing increased reserves against credit risk.
The SAT identified 169 companies and 120 individuals in 2026 allegedly linked to simulated operations, 7.8% more than in the same period of 2025.
Benito Juarez City Hall will bring more than 30 free services and paperwork options to the Palacio Municipal on Thursday August 6, after visiting 27 Cancun neighborhoods this year.
SEDARPE supported 59 men and 14 women from Othon P. Blanco, Jose Maria Morelos, Bacalar, Felipe Carrillo Puerto and Lazaro Cardenas through a 50/50 co-investment scheme.
Mexico's Tax Administration Service says its 2026 Fiscal Regularization Program has already helped more than 36,000 taxpayers; individuals and firms earning up to 300 million pesos a year can clear debts without paying penalties.