Mexico cruise tax delayed following industry backlash: What to know
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The new tax facing cruise passengers in Mexico will be pushed back until July 2025 after backlash ensued from cruise associations who fear the fee will negatively affect ports.
The new Federal Law of Rights tax on cruise passengers was supposed to take place beginning Jan. 1, but after a meeting with Mexican government officials last week, the FCCA has postponed the implementation until July 1, 2025. Sydney Borchers is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital.
"While the proposed postponement provides a temporary reprieve, FCCA stresses that more comprehensive measures are required to address broader concerns about the tax’s devastating impact on cruise tourism, Mexico’s economy, and the livelihoods of its coastal communities," the FCCA's press release said.