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Mexico Mourns the Passing of 'The Godfather of Birria'
 Vice.com
The state of Jalisco lost one of its most beloved culinary figures last month when Javier Torres Ruiz died of a heart attack at the age of 74. Torres, who dedicated his life to making birria, one of Jalisco's most emblematic dishes, ran two restaurants in Guadalajara, both called 'El Chololo.'
Operation Blessing Helps Mexico Fight the Zika Virus
 The Virginian-Pilot
Operation Blessing International is helping fight the Zika virus in Mexico with mosquito-eating fish. The humanitarian group is breeding Gambusia in a pond in a fish-breeding area near Acapulco and already is giving fish away to families to use in their rain water collection barrels.
Inarritu Wins Best Director Oscar for 'The Revenant'
 AFP
Mexico's Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu became just the third filmmaker to win back-to-back Academy Awards after winning best director for his epic film, 'The Revenant,' on Sunday. The former radio DJ also won the best director and best picture Oscars last year for 'Birdman.'
Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Population on the Rebound
 CBS News
Monarch butterflies increased in their wintering grounds in the forests of Mexico this year. According to a World Wildlife Fund survey, the population of the orange-and-black butterflies was three and a half times greater than last winter and covered almost 10 acres of forest.
Nextel Must Reimburse Customers for Improper Charges
 EFE
A Mexican court has ruled against the domestic business of wireless operator Nextel, ordering it to compensate around 3 million customers for improper charges since 2012, Profeco consumer protection agency said. Nextel must reimburse customers for improper charges plus 9% interest.
Tunnels Beneath Puebla Reveal Mexico's Rich History
 Latin Post
Underneath the streets of Puebla, Mexico lies a network of tunnels believed to have been built more than 500 years ago, and the municipality is preparing the site so that the public can learn about its rich history. Puebla History Center's Sergio Vergara Berdejo heads the project.
CDMX Officials Shaming Unruly Residents on Periscope
 Quartz
Mexico City police have failed to keep the capital's unruly residents from invading streets and sidewalks with their illegally parked cars, security details, and trash. So authorities in the Miguel Hidalgo district are resorting to the shaming power of social media.
Mexico Pays Off Five-Year Rio Grande Water Debt to US
 ValleyMorningStar.com
Mexico has finally paid down its Rio Grande water debt to the US. Mexico settled its account with water from its tributaries and by transferring water from the Amistad and Falcon reservoirs, which straddle the border, from Mexican to U.S. ownership, according to IBWC United States-Mexico.
Stolen Virgin of Guadalupe Painting Returned to Church
 BanderasNews.com
A more than 150-year-old painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe has been returned to La Parroquia de la Santisima Trinidad, the church from which it was stolen in 2010. The canvas was restored by the National Institute of Anthropology and History and returned to the parish.
17 Mexican Slang Words to Help You Talk Like a Local
 Mexico Trippa
Want to know some Mexican slang words for your next trip to Mexico? These 17 slang words/phrases will have you speaking like the locals in no time. Or at least understand what they're saying. Once you know the slang, you'll hear it all the time. So try some out and see how it goes!
Registering to Vote in US Primaries from Mexico
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
It is not too soon to think about registering to vote in the 2016 US primaries and November 8, 2016 general election from here in Mexico. Democrats Abroad members are committed to each and every U.S. citizen exercising their sacred right to vote, regardless of party affiliation.
The Numbers Behind U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Relations
 as-coa.org
While Donald Trump decides just how high a border wall should be, Mexican and US officials are focusing on how to deepen ties. US Vice President Joe Biden is in Mexico City for the latest round of HLED, a cabinet-level platform with the goal of boosting bilateral economic cooperation.
Mexico Sets Temporary Ban on Shrimping in the Pacific
 fis.com
Mexico's Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food has published an agreement establishing a temporary ban on fishing for all species of shrimp in waters under federal jurisdiction in Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco and Colima.
Hundreds of Chilangos Strip for 'No Pants Subway Ride'
 John Thomas
Commuters in Mexico City showed off their underwear by taking part in the annual 'No Pants Subway Ride' prank observed this past Sunday all around the world. The multi-city event began as a stunt in New York in 2002 and is now celebrated worldwide to the consternation of commuters.
magicJack, Movistar Launch 'Call US' Service in Mexico
 StreetInsider.com
magicJack has launched a new Mexico-based service offering with Movistar, Telefonica's mobile operator in Mexico. 'Call U.S.' will enable Movistar's mobile customers to purchase a U.S. phone number and receive unlimited inbound calls from the United States for about $2 per week.
Patrón Searches for 2016's 'Margarita of the Year'
 PRNewswire
Patron, the global leader in the 100 percent agave ultra-premium tequila category, has embarked on a pursuit to find margarita drinkers' favorite style of this classic cocktail. The 'Search for 2016's Margarita of the Year' began on February 22 and the winner will be announced in late April.
Couple Guilty of Smuggling Turtle Eggs from Mexico
 LA Times
A Southern California couple pleaded guilty Friday to smuggling 911 endangered sea turtle eggs from Nayarit into the US. The eggs were harvested from Olive Ridley and Kemp's Ridley sea turtles, which are protected in Mexico and the US under the Endangered Species Act.
Biometrics Track Pedestrians Departing U.S. for Mexico
 San Diego Union-Tribune
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has started screening pedestrians crossing into Mexico at the Otay Mesa border with high-tech biometric equipment. This is part of a move by the Department of Homeland Security aimed at gaining greater information about who leaves the U.S.
Discover Mexico's Natural Diversity and Richness
 BanderasNews.com
Mexico is a traveler's paradise, crammed with a multitude of opposing identities: desert landscapes, snow-capped volcanoes, ancient ruins, teeming industrialized cities, time-warped colonial towns, glitzy resorts, lonely beaches and a world-class collection of flora and fauna. Visit Mexico!
Mexico City Renews Focus on Recycled Rainwater
 CSMonitor.com
Mexico City is facing a rising demand for potable water. To save this thirsty city, government officials, NGOs, and citizens are promoting household water conservation, introducing rainwater recovery and purification, as well as more ambitious proposals to recover natural rivers and lakes.
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