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Gabriel Torres Ibarra

Gabriel Torres Ibarra

Tourism Correspondent

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Specialist in business, finance, and economic reporting for Financial Journal across international markets.
7 ArticlesLatest publication: Apr 22, 2026

Gabriel Torres Ibarra

Mexico Deploys 100,000 Officers for World Cup Security

Mexico deployed 100,000 security personnel, 2,000 military vehicles and drones at tourist sites and World Cup 2026 host cities, following the shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

Updated on: 04/22/2026Sports

Mexico Deploys 100,000 Officers for World Cup Security

Guatemala Bets on Maya Tourism as Rural Development Engine

Guatemala launched the Ruta Maya 2030 plan to convert Maya archaeological heritage, including Tikal, into a driver of rural and indigenous development in high-poverty communities.

Updated on: 04/15/2026Culture

Guatemala Bets on Maya Tourism as Rural Development Engine

Costa Rica Keeps Its Lead as Top Eco-Tourism Destination

Costa Rica received 712,000 tourists in the first quarter of 2026, consolidating its position as the region's leading ecotourism destination with 8.4% growth.

Updated on: 04/08/2026Environment

Costa Rica Keeps Its Lead as Top Eco-Tourism Destination

El Salvador Rises to Level 1 US State Dept. Safety Rating

El Salvador received the highest US State Department security rating, boosting international tourism with hotel bookings 35% higher.

Updated on: 03/28/2026Migration

El Salvador Rises to Level 1 US State Dept. Safety Rating

Colombia and Mexico Lead Air Tourism Recovery in 2026

ASUR reported that Colombia led air growth with a 15% increase in January 2026, while Mexico grew 0.9% and Puerto Rico recorded a 2.1% decline.

Updated on: 02/12/2026Economy

Colombia and Mexico Lead Air Tourism Recovery in 2026

Peru Recovers Tourism at Machu Picchu with New Access Rules

Peru limited access to Machu Picchu to 4,500 daily visitors with mandatory reservations to preserve the site, while tourism grows 18% over 2025.

Updated on: 02/10/2026Culture

Peru Recovers Tourism at Machu Picchu with New Access Rules

Uruguay Consolidates Leadership in Sustainable Tourism

Uruguay received more than 3.2 million tourists in 2025, consolidating itself as a reference destination in South America thanks to sustainable tourism, wine tourism, and UNESCO heritage.

Updated on: 01/15/2026Environment

Uruguay Consolidates Leadership in Sustainable Tourism