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Transsexual for Mexico City's Congress?
 Huffington Post
As a very young boy, Diana Sanchez Barrios knew that she didn't feel comfortable as a male. Today, Barrios is the first transsexual woman to seek a seat in Mexico City’s municipal assembly and she has no doubt that she'll be winning the upcoming elections.
Cacao one of Mexico's Many Culinary Gifts
 Geo-Mexico
The cacao bean, the basis of cocoa and chocolate, is one of Mexico’s many culinary gifts to the world, even used as a form of currency among the Maya in south-eastern Mexico and the Aztecs in central Mexico and playing a key role in indigenous culture and economy.
Mexico's Floating Gardens in Ecological Peril
 George Dangler
The once great floating gardens of Mexico City, which once filled the bellies of the Aztec, are dying of serious neglect. Asked if the place can survive, a respected historian of Xochimilco answered, 'I would like to think so, but it might be impossible.'
Puerto Vallarta Gears Up for Tianguis
 Marie Callan
Mexico’s most important travel industry event, Tianguis Turistico 2012, will be held in Puerto Vallarta from March 25-28, and the city is preparing a series of cultural, recreational and dining events to showcase all that the Banderas Bay region has to offer to its visitors.
Carlos Slim Tops Forbes Annual Rich List
 Diego Sancho
Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim has once again come out on top of Forbes magazine's annual list of the world's richest billionaires. The magazine estimates that Mr Slim, whose business interests range from telecommunications to construction, is worth $69 billion.
News from the Old Town Farmers Market
 Janice Gonzalez
Every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm through the end of May, you'll find a wide range of locally grown vegetables, flowers and plants, as well as fresh baked goods, specialty foods and handcrafted items at the Old Town Farmers' Market on the South side of Vallarta.
Feeding the World While Protecting Oceans
 Soni Sangha
Half the world’s demand for seafood is fed by farm-raised seafood. Farm Fishing is a multi-billion industry that's at the center of a stormy debate between environmentalists and fishing industry lobbyists. Latino Lorenzo Juárez is at the center of this debate.
Eco-Tortillas: Environmentally Friendly
 GeoMexico.com
Mexican scientists continue to find ways to improve the humble tortilla. Researchers have announced the development of 'environmentally friendly tortillas' that are more nutritious, help prevent osteoporosis, slow the aging process, and help fight obesity.
Taxi Fares Regulated in Puerto Vallarta
 Alan Yamil Hinojosa
Jalisco Highway Administration and Transportation Secretary Diego Villaseñor Monraz reported that Puerto Vallarta taxi service commission rates were recently established, which will determine the fares that users can expect to pay for cab service in the coming weeks.
The Palm: Saturday Night Drag Now at 8 pm
 BanderasNews.com
Now at an earlier 8 pm time slot, Saturday Night Drag, the fantastic combined variety drag show starring Miss Conception and Joanna, is the perfect option for those looking to get a taste of what The Palm Cabaret does so well - and still get home at a decent hour!
Fascinating Bird: West Mexican Chachalaca
 Les Shulman
Chachalacas Mexicanas, known in English as West Mexican Chachalacas, are a rather ungainly and peculiarly behaving large bird that is endemic to Mexico. They only occur in the western pacific slope of the country from Jalisco down to southwestern Chiapas.
Funiculi: Authentic Italian Food in PV
 Margarita la Bonita
If the one of the main reasons you go to Italy is for the great pasta, here's some good news. You don't have to endure the lengthy plane ride anymore! You just have to go to a little trattoria, on Lazaro Cardenas here in Puerto Vallarta, called 'Funiculi.'
Greenpeace to Mexico: 'Scrap Nuke Plan'
 FoxNews.com
To mark the first anniversary of the accident in Japan, Greenpeace asked in a letter to Energy Secretary Jordy Herrera, that 'the Mexican government keep in mind the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant and scrap its plans to build new reactors in Mexico.'
Tango with the Pros at the Hotel Rosita
 Pat Henry
Jaimes Friedgen and Christa Rodriguez are on the select list of Argentine Tango instructors most sought out for both their teaching skills and their smooth, elegant dance style. Thanks to the sponsorship of Tango Centro, they are coming to Puerto Vallarta, March 14 - April 3.
2012 Copa de La Amistad C&D, March 10
 Robert Nelson
An excited group of young people have been practicing nightly after school to prepare for this weekend's national cheer and dance competition, Copa de La Amistad C&D 2012, which is being held in Puerto Vallarta on March 10 at the Central de Convenciones, near Marina Vallarta.
13 Million to Improve Safety in Vallarta
 Marie Callan
On Monday, a partnership agreement was signed between the State Federation and Puerto Vallarta, in which the city was given a $10 million peso Municipal Public Security Grant for crime prevention. The municipal government will contribute an additional $3 million pesos.
Carnival in San Blas: Return to Tradition
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The traditional San Blas Carnival will bring dance and fun for the enjoyment of young and old. This year it is being organized by the community in a joint effort with government authorities, which has put a great deal of enthusiasm into rescuing their tradition.
Huicholes' Struggle to Protect Peyote
 William Booth
For the Huichol people, the mountains in San Luis Potosí are sacred, a cosmic portal, where shamans collect the peyote that fuels the waking dreams that bind the universe. For a Canadian mining company, these hills look like billions of dollars of buried silver.
Wellness Begins With a Good Night's Sleep
 Kevin and Rhnee Mohan
Sleep apnea may well be the most significant, costly, easily treated, and least understood health issue we face. Recent studies show that 50 to 65 million Americans are at risk for having the disease. PV Sleep Well specializes in testing for sleep apnea.
Expats in Vallarta March Events
 Sara Wise
For the month of March, Expats in Vallarta will be having their Happy Hour gathering on Tuesday, March 20th at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. They will also be having Wine and Appetizer evenings in private homes on March 9th and 23rd.
Rotary Club Jaltemba Bay La Peñita News
 Susana Escobido
All of the latest news from the Jaltemba Bay Rotary Club. Founded in 2008, Rotary Jaltemba Bay La Peñita is made up of local business owners and retirees who volunteer to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, and promote peace.
Tycoon Carlos Slim to Rescue Acapulco?
 Reuters
Mexican billionaire and world's richest man, Carlos Slim, will spearhead a project to rescue the Pacific port of Acapulco, a once glamorous haunt of Hollywood stars that has lately become a ghost town due to a surge in drug-related killings.
River Cafe to Co-Host Los Mangos Benefit
 Dino Derameé
Looking for a great way to kick-off Saint Patrick's Day? March 17th, The River Cafe will be co-hosting a fundraiser cocktail for the Los Mangos Library with wine, appetizers, and live music. What a great way to get the celebration underway - and all for a great cause!
 Whale 'Hunting' in the Bay of Banderas
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
This year there are unusually large numbers of whales in Bahía de Banderas. They come here on their annual migration, but the number of humpback whales visiting Mexico's Pacific Treasure in 2012, is allowing for a remarkable number of sightings.
University Photo Exhibit: Cuba & Nayarit
 Ramon Frias Frias
A collection of photographs depicting the colorful splendor of Havana, the capital of the Republic of Cuba, as well as the diverse landscapes of the Riviera Nayarit, is now being exhibited at the University of Guadalajara's Centro Universitario de la Costa.
Nuevo Vallarta 2012 Turtle News & Events
 Jim Casey
The Nuevo Vallarta Sea Turtle Preserve will host a liberación of newly hatched Olive Ridley sea turtles on Playa Punta Mita on March 8 at 6:30 pm. On March 15, AMA Mexico and the Nuevo Vallarta Sea Turtle Preserve will host its second fundraising event for this year.
Breaking News for the 2012 Becas Ball
 Polly G. Vicars
Xiutla Folkloric Ballet founder Professor Enrique Barrios Limón recently confirmed that his fabulous troop of dancers will perform their incredible Bolero de Rabel at the March 9, 2012 Spanish-themed Becas Ball at Raintree's Club Regina in Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico Not Risky for U.S. Tourists
 Diego Sancho
A Mexican tourism official has met with Texas officials to head off a potential warning against visiting Mexico during the Spring Break and summer vacation seasons. The meeting followed a recent robbery of several Carnival Splendor passengers near Puerto Vallarta.
 Latcho and Andre at The River Cafe
Dino Derameé
Viejo Vallarta is in for an exquisite treat as European recording artists and Puerto Vallarta favorites, 'The Blond Gypsies' Latcho & Andrea, will be performing their Gypsy Rumba and Flamenco style guitar music at the River Cafe for three nights in March.
The 'Real Heroes of Mexico' Project
 themexicoreport.com
The Mexico Report, a blog dedicated to showcasing positive stories about Mexico has launched its 'Real Heroes of Mexico' project, a refreshing alternative to what is presented in the mainstream news... the stories you don’t hear aboout those who are making a difference.
This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Mismaloya #7 & #8 Ocean Front Lots
Build your ocean front dream villa in the peace and tranquility that PV's South Shore area offers with all of the amenities and excitement of Vallarta just 10 minutes away. Located in Mismaloya, this 2-lot parcel of land offers views of the beach, Los Arcos, and Banderas Bay.
Ferrero to Open New Plant in Mexico
 Diego Sancho
The Italian chocolate manufacturer, Ferrero, has announced plans to invest $190 million to construct a plant in Guanajuato, Mexico. The facility is slated to manufacture the confectionery company’s products for the local market and for export to the US & Canada.
'Remembering Patsy Cline' Encore at VYC
 Richard Williams
Because of a sold out performance at last month's 'Remembering Patsy Cline' show at the Vallarta Yacht Club, songstress Mikki Prost has agreed to an encore performance, which will be held on Friday, March 9th.
Waste-to-Energy Plant in Mexico City?
 Diego Sancho
Mexico City’s government has opened the bidding to turn the recently closed El Bardo Poniente dump into a waste-to-energy plant. The 25 year project calls for producing biogas from the solid waste at the dump to produce fuel or generate electricity.
Tuesday Night Films: 'Casino Jack'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their Every Tuesday Movie Night film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will present 'Casino Jack' on March 6th, at 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center on the Southside of Vallarta.
Introducing Facebook's New Timeline
 Jorge Chavez - Mijo! Brands
Facebook’s new timeline adds depth to what used to be the 'Wall' for users. Now, instead of scrolling back through just a few months of posts, you can view images and publications from previous years, allowing users the ability to view the evolution of the company.
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