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Peña Nieto Completes First Year as Mexican President
 Allan Wall
Enrique Peña Nieto was the winner of the 2012 Mexican presidential election, and took office on December 1st of that year, which means he has now completed the first year of his six-year term. This milestone has given rise to analyses as to what has been accomplished and what may lie ahead.
Lee Harvey Oswald in D.F. Shorty Before Assasination
 Charlie Goff
During the time of US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy's presidency, Mexico City was the 'spy capital of the world.' just weeks before the assasination, Lee Harvey Oswald is known to have entered the Cuban and Soviet embassies in Mexico's capital at least seven times.
Mexico Has 6th Most 'Digital Natives' in the World
 ReachHispanic.com
A recent study by International Telecommunication Union, the UN agency responsible for technology issues, indicates that Mexico is in sixth place among countries with the greatest number of 'digital natives' in the world. The study shows that China has the most by far.
Cobalt-60 Stolen in Mexico Recovered by Officials
 AP
Mexico’s nuclear safety director says that missing radioactive cobalt-60 has been found near where the stolen truck transporting the material was abandoned in central Mexico state. The area is more than a mile from the nearest town and poses no threat or need for evacuation.
Mexico City Man Receives Rare Double Arm Transplant
 Linda Sharkey
Gabriel Granados had both his arms amputated below the elbow after he suffered an electrical accident last year. Almost two years later, following a double arm transplant, he has made a successful recovery, regaining more than 70 percent of his movements.
NBA Game in Mexico City on Wed. Cancelled Due To Fire
 Royce Young
The Timberwolves and Spurs were supposed to play a game in Mexico City Wednesday, but instead all the teams apparently did was take an early season trip south of the border for no reason. The game was cancelled due to a generator fire which filled toe arena with smoke.
Mexico's Nevado de Toluca Loses National Park Status
 EFE
Nevado de Toluca, the 4th highest mountain in Mexico, has a new status. The 15,344-foot volcano has gone from being a national park to a 'protected area for flora and fauna.' Area residents and environmental groups fear exploitation by commercial and touristic interests.
Formula One Will Not Race in Mexico City in 2014
 AP
Formula One will not race in Mexico or add a second US race in New Jersey in 2014, says Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone. Both races had been on Formula One's 2014 provisional calendar, but both are still having problems that won't enable them to run next year.
Wolves Eager To Represent NBA at Game in Mexico City
Mark Remme
When the Wolves and Spurs meet in Mexico City on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, they'll have players from 15 different countries on their rosters. The Wolves will be the home team at Mexico City Arena, with tipoff set for 8:30 pm on Fox Sports, NBATV, and in Mexico on ESPN.
Mexico Plans for Rise in Number of Deportees in 2014
 David Iaconangelo
The head of Mexico's National Migration Institute said that the agency is working on a plan for a program which would provide support for the thousands of Mexican citizens who live in cities near the US border after being deported from the United States.
Hoping to Lessen Obesity, Mexico to Impose a Fat Tax
 Ed Schwartz
For many years, the United States bore the heavy honor of being the most obese nation on the planet. However, according to a new United Nations study, this dubious distinction now belongs to Mexico. But if all goes according to plan, Mexico will soon impose a so called 'fat tax.'
Mexico Internet Users Soar to 49 Million in 2013
 EFE
According to a recent survey by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, the number of internet users in Mexico soared to 49 million in 2013, up 12.5 percent from last year. However, there are notable differences in internet access by region.
Mexico's Booming Car Industry Selling Unsafe Cars?
 Adriana Gomez Licon
In Mexico's booming auto industry, the cars rolling off assembly lines may look identical, but how safe they are depends on where they're headed. Vehicles destined to stay in the country do not feature many of the modern safety features since they are not required in Mexico.
How Mexico's New 2014 Tax Laws Affect Expats
 Steven M. Fry
Yucalandia, a very informative blog about living in Mexico, just published an article regarding the changes in Mexican tax laws for 2014, and how they affect Expats and foreigners. This information, which we thought might be useful to our readers, comes from Lic. Spencer McMullen.
California's New Drought: Labor Shortage in the Fields
 Jonathan Gonzalez
Plagued for years with a lack of water, growers across California are now facing a new kind of drought. A labor shortage. Growers across the nation are facing a 20 percent decrease in labor over the last several years due to the ongoing debate on immigration reform.
Black Friday Tradition Spreads Across Latin America
 Anna Kaiser
Although they don't celebrate Thanksgiving, versions of Black Friday and Cyber Monday now take place on a variety of scales in Mexico and many other Latin American countries. This North American import continues to grow every year, although not without some controversy.
Past and Future Collide as Mexico Fights Over GMO Corn
 David Alire Garcia
After pioneering the cultivation of corn 8000 years ago, Mexico must overcome the weight of history to allow genetically modified strains into its fields. With output falling short of demand, GMO backers are eager to open Mexico's doors to firms such as Monsanto.
Only 3 Million Monarchs Make it to Mexico this Year
 Monika Maeckle
The dismal state of the Monarch butterfly migration came into closer focus this week, as reports from Mexico suggest that only three million butterflies have arrived at the ancestral roosts in Michoacan. In prime years, they numbered more than 450 million.
Five Remote Beaches You Should Visit While in Mexico
 ExplorandoMexico.com
People come from all over to enjoy the sunny beaches of Mexico, however, the beaches can become quite crowded with all the tourists and locals. If you want to just sit back, enjoy a cold drink and some peace and quiet, here are five secluded beaches that are a must see.
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