Mexico Looks to Levy Tax on Cruise Passengers
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A hefty tax on cruise passengers docking in Mexico could hurt the country's tourism industry, a point cruise executives are hammering home. But is Mexico's government listening to them?
Travelers arriving in Mexico via cruise ship could see their trips to the country become more expensive.
The lower house of Mexico's Congress voted last week to charge cruise passengers a roughly $42 immigration tax at Mexico ports, a measure that could go into effect in 2026. Two-thirds of the revenue from the tax would go toward funding for the military.
Cruise passengers have long
