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Mexico Man with Aspergers Wins Key Court Battle
 BBCNews.com
A 25-year-old Mexican with the autistic condition Aspergers, has won the right to make key decisions about his life without parental consent. The groundbreaking ruling is expected to have wider implications for the rights of people with autism in Latin America.
Study Shows Queretaro is Mexico's Most Livable City
 TheNews.com
A recent study revealed that Queretaro, Merida, Colima, and the Monterrey Metropolitan Area are the most livable cities in Mexico, in terms of the quality of housing, schools, transportation, and cultural and recreational options, as well as their natural beauty.
Dissident Teachers Occupy Government HQs, Highways
 MexicoVoices.com
Mexico's teacher's unions stepped-up demonstrations in the states of Michoacan, Quintana Roo, Veracruz, Chiapas, Tabasco, and Zacatecas - clashing with police, occupying municipal government headquarters, blockading highways, and occupying key facilities in some areas.
Mexican Island a Perfect Site for Radio Astronomy
 EFE
Scientists are taking advantage of the special characteristics of Mexico's Isla Guadalupe for a vanguard project in radio astronomy. 150 miles off-shore of Baja California, the island is virtually free of radio and television signals, making it a good spot for the project.
Dalai Lama: Medical Pot OK, But Not for 'Crazy Mind'
 AFP
Speaking at an event hosted by former Mexican president Vicente Fox this week, the Dalai Lama weighed in on Mexico's marijuana legalization debate, telling an audience that he backs the drug's use for medicinal purposes - but not for use to have a 'crazy mind.'
The Struggle Between Pro-Tax Advocates and Big Soda
 John Thomas
President Enrique Peña Nieto’s proposal to levy a 1-peso-per-liter tax on manufactured sugary drinks, has drawn the beverage industry’s wrath - in the country with the world’s highest yearly soda consumption. The struggle is on between the pro-tax advocates and big soda.
Update: American Expats and How ObamaCare Affects YOU!
 John W. McGee
As we are into the Open Enrollment period of Obamacare, most American Expats are wondering where they fit into this expectation of mandatory medical insurance and if they will have Internal Revenue issues if they don't participate with a so-called Qualified or Acceptable medical plan?
Rewards Program Motivates Students to Stay in School
 Elisa Martins
The 'Get Motivated to Study' Organization has benefited students from public and private schools by providing school supplies and scholarships to help fulfill the dreams of classroom stand-outs. The project seeks to combat truancy and motivate Mexican children to stay in school.
MoneyGram Forms Alliance with Farmacias Guadalajara
 MoneyGram.com
MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, has formed an alliance with Farmacias Guadalajara, to enable customers across Mexico to send and receive funds from friends and family members from more than 1,000 of the drugstore chain's locations across the country.
 Mexico Fires Hospital Head for Waiting Room Birth
 Adriana Gomez Licon
Authorities fired the director of a Mexico hospital where a woman gave birth in a waiting room, an incident that prompted outrage when the video was shared on social media. This is the second recent scandle in Mexico dealing with the treatment of pregnant women.
Number of Confirmed Cholera Cases Rises in Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
According to the Pan American Health Organization, Mexico health officials are reporting a significant increase in the number of cholera cases over the past several days. There are now 159 confirmed cases of the contagion in the country, up from the 46 reported on October 1st.
Norton: Cyber Crime Costs Mexico $3 Billion Annually
 Natalie Southwick
A report by the internet security firm Norton estimates cyber crime costs to Mexico are nearly double what they were in 2011, highlighting the country’s status as a regional hub for online crime while the government struggles to keep up with evolving technology.
Is Powdered Water a 'Miracle' Cure for Droughts?
 Jesse Hirsch
A new product known as 'Solid Rain' could solve the world’s drought problems. It sells for $25 a pound and looks like sugar, but is very real, and very effective. This 'miracle powder' could help farmers in arid countries like Mexico increase their crop production.
Mexico Man Puts Girlfriend in Real-Life Chastity Belt
 Diego Sancho
Talk about insecurity! A 40 year old man from Veracruz, Mexico, who just couldn't trust his 25 year old girlfriend, put a padlock on her pants to keep her from cheating on him. So if you thought chastity belts only existed in Medieval tales - think again.
Mexico's Work Age May Increase to Abate Child Labor
 Rocío Zayas
According to the labor secretary, the Mexican government is working together with state agencies, labor unions, employers’ associations, and non-governmental organizations to eradicate child labor. Proposed reforms include raising the minimum work age from 14 to 15.
How Obamacare Affects U.S. Expats Living in Mexico
 Mexico on My Mind
January 1, 2014, is when the national health care plan, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act goes into full force. Beginning January, 2014 – March, 2014, people who do not qualify as an official 'expatriate' will need to purchase a state qualified domestic health care package.
Mexico on Verge Of Missing First World Cup Since 1990
 Carlos Rodriguez
In his first game in charge, Mexico's new coach Victor Manuel Vucetich must deliver a victory on Friday at home against Panama, or Mexico could fail to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1990. Missing the World Cup would be a psychological blow for Mexico.
US Government Shutdown Affects Latin America Economy
 FoxNews.com
As the shutdown of the US government goes on for a second week, its effects are being felt all across the globe. In Latin America, currencies have swung up and down, while economists and analysts keep a close watch on the action in Congress for its impact on the region.
Indigenous Woman Gives Birth Outside of Mexico Clinic
 AFP
Mexico's ombudsman is investigating an incident in which an indigenous woman apparently gave birth in front of an Oaxaca health clinic, after she was allegedly denied medical attention. The incident sparked outrage in the social media after a witness photographed the birth.
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