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Greenpeace Flagship 'Rainbow Warrior' to Tour Mexico
 Prensa Latina
According to Greenpeace's executive director, the flagship 'Rainbow Warrior,' will be visiting Mexico over the upcoming months. Its mission is to teach the public to protect natural resources and to show the potential of renewable energy sources for a more sustainable future.
 Mexico Subway Dig Turns Up Unusual Aztec Offering
 Mark Stevenson
Archaeologists announced that excavations for a Mexico City subway extension have turned up what appears to be an unusual Aztec offering. A dog's skull was found with holes that indicate it was displayed on a ritual skull rack normally reserved for human sacrifice victims.
After 20 Years, Mexico May Be NAFTA's Winner
 Marilyn Geewax
New Year's Day marked the 20th anniversary of NAFTA, one of the most controversial events of the 1990s. After two decades, Mexico has emerged as a forward-looking country with expanding global reach, world-class corporations, and a ballooning middle class.
Mexico to Host Meeting on UN Security Council Reform
 Prensa Latina
According to the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico will host a meeting of vice-ministers on the United Nations Security Council reforms sometime in mid-January. The exact date of the meeting is yet to be confirmed.
Puerto Vallarta Krokodil Patient Was From Houston
 Associated Press
Jalisco's head of 'Council on Addictions' said that a Houston woman checked into a Puerto Vallarta health clinic where it was discovered that she had lesions associated with the drug Krokodil. Doctors, in accordance with privacy guidelines, did not reveal the patient's name.
Who Made the 2013 'Mexico’s Wealthiest People' List
 Ivan Andrew
It might surprise you but Mexico, the underestimated next door neighbor of US, has a robust Gross Domestic Product. The GDP of Mexico is around a trillion dollars, thanks to its billionaires who have been making waves across the world. Meet 2013's 10 richest Mexicans.
Mexican Dept Stores Campaign More Aggressively in 2014
 Britteny Dee
Department stores in Mexico have always launched seasonal advertising campaigns, but this year they are more intense. As growth in Mexico's economy begins to slow down, the country's leading department stores have initiated a series of marketing campaigns to increase sales.
Tlaxcala, Mexico Woman Gives Birth in Police Car
 LAHT.com
When police pulled over to assist a couple in a broken down car on the side of the highway they found a woman in labor inside the vehicle. They immediately transferred her to their patrol car where she actually delivered the baby while on route to the hospital.
Snow in Northern Mexico, Heavy Rain Floods the South
 Everton Fox
A state of emergency was declared across Tabasco state last weekend after 5 days of heavy rains caused floods and landslides. In the north, heavy snow has also caused problems. The states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, and San Luis Potosi have all been affected.
 Parts of Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Toll Road Collapse
 Richard Dangler
Only days after a 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Ensenada, Mexico, a large section the Tijuana-Ensenada toll road collapsed, forcing closure of the highway. The collapse could be economically devastating for the city - home to Mexico's 3rd busiest cruise ship terminal.
Whale Rescued from Fishing Net in Mexican Waters
 EFE
Personnel from government agencies, along with a tour company, headed the rescue of a humpback whale found snared in a fishing net in the Pacific ocean near Baja California Sur. A ship reported the incident after its crew spotted the entangled whale calf near its mother.
Ten Intriguing Mexican Traditions for the New Year
 Christina Famiglietti
Fireworks, ringing bells, 12 grapes, a family dinner, sparkling wine, hugs, and music set the stage for a typical New Year's celebration in Mexico's largest cities. And on New Year’s, Mexico has some delightful traditions that focus on transitioning from the old to the new.
Holiday Rush at Mexico City’s Hangover Prison
 Joshua Partlow
Rich or poor. Legislator or bricklayer. Foreign or domestic. Anyone in Mexico’s capital city who exceeds the legal 0.08 alcohol limit must take a strange little journey to a squat brick building on the west side of town that everybody knows as 'El Torito.'
'Live It to Believe It' Tourism Campaign Wins Awards
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The successful tourism campaign, 'Vallarta-Nayarit, Live it to Believe It,' which was promoted jointly by Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit and spearheaded by the Mexico Tourism Board, was awarded three first place prizes from Travel Weekly’s 2013 'Magellan Awards.'
Mexico Has Proven a Worthy Investment Destination
 Cynthia Fauth
Mexico’s millionaires aren’t making headlines, but don’t count them out in terms of significance when it comes to int'l real estate. As NAR's 2013 'Spotlight' country, Mexico has proven itself perfect for expats looking for great climate, affordability, and a safe investment.
Mexico Celebrates the Holy Innocents on December 28th
 Sergio Wheeler
In Mexico and all over the Catholic world, December 28th commemorates the 'Santos Inocentes' or Holy Innocents - considered the first Christian martyrs. The day is the equivalent of April Fool's Day, where jokes of all kinds are played in fun and in honor of 'the innocents.'
Trailblazer: Iowa Man Hikes from Mexico to Canada
 Holly Hines
Howling winds, walls of snow, and grizzly bears are just a few marvels an Iowa City resident, said he encountered while hiking up and down the continental US. The man completed a Continental Divide Trail hike that took him from the Mexican Border to the Canadian Border.
Most US Citizens Ever Dump Their Passports in 2013
 TheYucatanTimes.com
This year will enter the record books with the highest number of expatriations ever by US citizens, according to new government figures released last month. The reason may have less to do with offshore tax evasion and more with a new generation of sophisticated tax planning.
Beer Companies Battle for Control of Market in Mexico
 Nick Parker
There's big money in beer brewing, and Mexico is one of the world's largest markets, with a dizzying mix of domestic brands to call your favorite. Most of these labels are owned by two major companies, and these global giants are competing for the bigger share of the market.
Summer Flights from Gatwick Airport to Mexico
 Crawley News
New routes to Puerto Vallarta on the west coast of Mexico are to be launched next summer from London's Gatwick Airport. Thomson, currently the third biggest airline at Gatwick today, will be flying their 787 Dreamliners there, as well as to the island nation of Mauritius.
Expert Calls for Mandatory Screenings of Teenagers
 John Thomas
A cardiovascular disease expert says that the Mexican diet - more harmful than fast-food - along with a torpid lifestyle is causing Mexico's obesity epidemic and is calling for mandatory screenings to diagnose and halt rampant diabetes and other diet related health issues.
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