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Five Reasons Why Mexico is a Fantastic Place to Live
 MEXLend Mortgages for Mexico
Mexico very frequently tops 'best of' lists, like the 'Best Places to Honeymoon' or the 'Top 10 Beaches in the World,' etc. However, what many may not realize is that Mexico is much more than just the perfect place to vacation; it's also a marvelous place to live.
Sunday's Total Lunar Eclipse a 'Super Blood Wolf Moon'
 BanderasNews.com
This weekend the sky will be putting on a howlingly good show: 'a super blood wolf moon.' The cosmic event is the convergence of a few stellar lunar events - an eclipse coinciding with a supermoon turning an eerie blood red. Here's everything you need to know about the phenomenon.
AMLO Expands Pension Program for Mexico's Elderly
 Associated Press
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has expanded nationwide a program that provides small pensions of 2,550 pesos every two months to 8.5 million senior citizens over the age of 68, part of a widening safety net that also includes payments to poor students.
Mexico's Magical Towns Investing in Berry Production
 Fresh Plaza
Mazamitla, one of Mexico's Magical Towns, is an important berry production hub in Jalisco. It has hundreds of hectares of raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry, and the sector employs thousands of people, not only from Mazamitla but also from surrounding communities.
Puerto Vallarta Welcomes New Service by Swoop Airlines
 BanderasNews.com
Canadians in Hamilton and Abbotsford will have an easier way to reach Puerto Vallarta, Mexico this winter as Swoop, Canada's leading ultra-low-cost airline, has announced service into PV's Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) with the addition of two new routes.
Marijuana-based Products Coming to Mexico Drugstores
 El Financiero
Marijuana-based products will reach the Mexican market this year, with the first batch of CBD 'gummies' arriving on shelves by the end of this month. CBD, or cannabidiol, is an extract used for the relief of pain and nervous system imbalances, like anxiety, stress and depression.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Up 10.4% in Mexican Airports
 GlobeNewswire
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico has reported total terminal passengers increased 10.4% in it's 13 airports during December 2018, compared to the same period of the previous year. Domestic passenger traffic increased by 13.2%, while international passenger traffic increased by 6.9%.
Monterrey Museum Exhibits Dinosaurs Made in Mexico
 Mexico News Daily
For paleontologists, Mexico is fertile ground that has yet to achieve its full potential. But some of the discoveries that have been unearthed are on display in the 'Dinosaurs Made in Mexico' exhibition at the Planetario Alfa museum in Monterrey, Nuevo Léon.
Temple to pre-Hispanic 'Flayed God' Unearthed in Mexico
 Al Jazeera
Archaeologists in the central state of Puebla, Mexico have found what is believed to be the first temple dedicated to a pre-Hispanic deity known as Xipe Totec, a god of fertility, war and agricultural cycles, who was worshipped with ritual sacrifices.
UNAM Scientists Create Biodegradable Contact Lenses
 telesurenglish.net
Scientists at the National Autonomous University of Mexico have created biodegradable contact lenses to treat ocular inflammatory diseases. The lenses gradually dissolve and release the necessary medicine to cure diseases that could cause blindness if not properly treated.
Mexico to Erect World's Tallest Statue of Jesus Christ
 aleteia.org
What will be the world's tallest statue of Jesus Christ is set to start construction in Tamaulipas, Mexico early this year. The project will dwarf the current record holder - the Cristo de la Concordia, in Bolivia, which stands just over 40 meters tall - by nearly twice its height.
Hotels Help Guests Take Vacation from Digital Devices
 Cox Media Group
A vacation should mean no distractions, but more and more often, we can't put our phones away for anything. But some hotels and resorts, like Mexico's Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, are challenging guests to cut the cord to technology and lock their devices up for at least a few hours.
Try These 11 Mexican Traditions for a Happy New Year
 BanderasNews.com
In the Mexican culture, so full of traditions, year-end rituals are believed to help you find love, money, good luck and good fortune in the coming year. Though they may seem odd to visitors, taking part in these charming customs will make welcoming 2019 even more festive.
The Poinsettia - A Christmas Gift from Mexico
 Herald Extra
Did you know that the Poinsettia is indigenous to Mexico? From the 14th to 16th centuries, what we call the 'Christmas Plant' was very important to the Aztecs, who used the sap to reduce fevers, and the red leaves to make a dye used for clothing and war paints.
12 Christmas Traditions - From Stockings to Mistletoe
 Daily Times
There are numerous traditions associated with North America's favorite holiday. But have you ever wondered why we do them? From hanging up stockings to kissing under the mistletoe, here's an explanation of how twelve popular Christmas traditions got started.
Mexico to Increase Minimum Wage by 16% on January 1
 Reuters
Mexico's wage commission said on Monday it planned to hike the country's minimum wage by 16% and new President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador pledged further rises to keep up with inflation. The daily minimum wage will rise from 88.36 to 102.68 pesos on January 1.
Mexico Expects the Best Holiday Season in 10 Years
 El Financiero
Mexico's hotel sector is expecting average occupancy of 70 percent during the Christmas vacation season, which would be the highest level in the past decade. Booking websites, airlines and the timeshare industry are also expecting a strong winter holiday period.
Airbnb: Mexico City #1 Destination for Christmas Travel
 Mexico News Daily
At 117%, Mexico City ranks No. 1 on Airbnb's list of Christmas holiday destinations that have seen the highest growth in interest and bookings this year. Puerto Vallarta ranked third with 92% more interest, while Tulum, Quintana Roo, came in fourth with 78% more.
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