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Don Sueños Tequila Welcomes New Co-owner, Charlie Sheen
 BanderasNews.com
Charlie Sheen is the latest celebrity to get into the Tequila business, joining super-premium brand Don Sueños as co-owner this week. Crafted from blue weber agave cultivated in Los Altos, Jalisco, the company is known for its high quality spirits and commitment to charitable causes.
UNAM Students Win International Engineering Competition
 Mexico News Daily
Four students from the engineering school at the National Autonomous University (UNAM) have won the Blue Sky Competition held by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The UNAM team won the contest with a proposal for a sustainable floating city built in the middle of the ocean.
Volaris Offers Central America Migrants $1 Trips Home
 Bloomberg
Mexican airline Volaris has launched a program called 'Reuniting Families' that is offering to fly Central American immigrants in Mexico back to their countries of origin for $1 dollar - as long as they have ID and are willing to board the next available flight. The program expires on June 30.
Delta Expanding Winter Flights from Seattle to Mexico
 Banderas News
Delta Air Lines knows travelers are focused on summer vacations, but they're already planning to expand winter flghts from Seattle-Tacoma Int'l Airport to Mexican beach resorts. Starting in December, Delta will offer winter routes from Sea-Tac to Los Cabos, Cancun & Puerto Vallarta.
Mexican Navy Retires Frida the Rescue Dog with Honors
 BanderasNews.com
Frida the rescue dog, a Labrador retriever who gained worldwide fame for her heroics after the earthquake that devastated Mexico on September 19, 2017, officially retired from duty on Monday, June 24, 2019 during a solemn ceremony held at Naval Ministry headquarters in Mexico City.
Jalisco's Bomberos Helping Canada Fight Wildfires
 BanderasNews.com
With more than 20 wildfires still raging in northern Alberta, on Tuesday, 101 firefighters from Jalisco, Mexico hit the ground in Edmonton, where they joined the other crews from across Canada and the U.S. that are battling the blazes burning in provincial forests.
Miss Jalisco, Sofía Aragón, is Mexicana Universal 2019
 Pageant Circle
A 25-year-old beauty representing Jalisco, Sofía Aragón, was crowned Mexicana Universal 2019 last Sunday, June 23 in Mexico City. Other winners were Mexicana Universal Internacional 2020, Yuridia Durán (Nayarit) and Mexicana Universal Hispanoamericana 2019, Regina Peredo (Puebla).
Environmental Education Center Wins 2019 Premio Jalisco
 BanderasNews.com
The founder of Casa Cem, a non-profit recycling and environmental education center in Guadalajara, Sofia Chavez, received the 2019 Premio Jalisco from State Governor Enrique Alfaro at a ceremony held last week at Casa Jalisco, the governor's official residence in the Capital City.
 Corona Replaces Six-Pack Rings with Stackable Cans
 BanderasNews.com
Corona has announced a new packaging design: stackable, interlocking cans. Part of a company effort to reduce the amount of plastic packaging harming the environment, the interlocking cans replace six-pack rings, which threaten sea life, with a more eco-friendly option.
Mexican Senate Approves Trade Deal with US, Canada
 Politico
Mexico's Senate passed the USMCA in a 114-4 vote on Wednesday, making it the first country to ratify the new North American trade pact. The treaty does not need to be approved by Mexico's lower house, however, it is still awaiting consideration by lawmakers in the United States and Canada.
VidCon Expands to Mexico with April 2020 Edition
 deadline.com
VidCon, the conference for digital video creators that was acquired by Viacom in 2018, is expanding to Mexico with a four-day edition in April 2020. Mexico City will be the first city in Latin America to host VidCon, the world's largest celebration of online video.
Jalisco Looks to Promote Off-the-beaten-path Areas
 Travel Agent Central
The state of Jalisco on Mexico's Pacific Coast is aiming to broaden tourism, through new developments in Costalegre, and a continuation of the federal government's Pueblos Mágicos program with state funds going to help for the promotion and maintenance of the towns.
MEXLend Mortgages for Mexico Now Offers Escrow Services
 MEXLend
Closing a transaction in a foreign country can be daunting. Whether it's a business transaction or a real estate purchase, utilizing a trusted Escrow source can alleviate your fears. When it comes to escrow services in Mexico, 14 years of experience make MEXLend a name you can trust.
Sale of Mexico's Presidential Plane to Fund Migration Plan
 BanderasNews.com
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday the sale of the former presidential jet and other aircraft used by the last government would help fund efforts to curb migration on its southern border under a deal struck last week with Washington.
How Living in Mexico Increased the Quality of Our Lives
 Forbes
When my wife and I decided to try living in Mexico for a while, we didn't really know what to expect. The Mexico (and Mexicans) we met were very, very, different than what most Americans expect. In fact, living in Mexico for the past few years has increased the quality of our lives.
A Guide to Ordering, and Drinking, Tequila in Mexico
 The Culture Trip
Tequila still has a global reputation as a party drink to be downed with lime and salt, or consumed in a syrupy cocktail like a Tequila Sunrise. In Mexico, however, there are more popular and sophisticated ways to drink tequila. Here's a guide to ordering and enjoying Mexico's national drink.
WeExpats' Guide to Assisted Living Facilities in Mexico
 WeExpats.com
Making the decision to leave behind your hometown and starting a new life in Mexico can be fraught with uncertainty - especially if you require assisted care. Nevertheless, the country's warm climate, reasonable medical costs and stellar services are attracting retirees.
Mexico Ranks Number 1 in Vehicle Imports to the U.S.
 Forbes
For the first time, Mexico imported more motor vehicles into the United States than any other nation. According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Mexico surpassed Japan in April to rank ahead of it and Canada, significant because vehicles are the nation's leading import.
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