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Pointing Out the Origins of the Christmas Poinsettia
 Mark Van Wagoner
No flower says Christmas like the poinsettia, but do you ever wonder where the beautiful perennial we call the 'Christmas Plant' got its start? With the Christmas season here, and red floral displays everywhere, you may like to know the origin of this very intriguing plant.
Facts about Mexico’s Airports That You May Not Know
 Murry Page
Mexico has always been one of the hottest vacation destinations around. With beautiful beaches and resorts all over the country, its no surprise it ranks 2nd in number of airports in North America, and 3rd in the world. Here are a few more facts you may find intersting...
Mexico Takes Steps to Weaken Slim's Hold on Telecoms
 Reuters.com
Mexico's telecoms regulator has taken the first steps to weaken Carlos Slim's hold on the phone market. They are setting out plans to make the billionaire's company America Movil, which has around 80 percent of the Mexican fixed-line market, share part of its network.
Starfish Being Wiped Out From Mexico to Alaska
 Peter Fimrite
All up and down the west coast, from Mexico to Alaska, millions of starfish are turning up dead from a mysterious illness that experts have generally dubbed 'starfish wasting disease,' which involves the creatures' bodies shriveling up and turning into goo.
Peña Nieto Signs Energy Bill, Ends Pemex Oil Monopoly
 Bloomberg News
History was made today when President Peña Nieto signed into law a bill that ends Pemex’s 75-year monopoly and allows privately owned companies to develop crude in Mexico. The bill was signed at the National Palace that houses the headquarters of Mexico’s Finance Ministry.
Cuautitlan Izcalli is Mexico's Piñata Heaven
 Jan-Albert Hootsen
Most days, the road from Mexico City to this gritty suburb isn’t much to look at, but at Christmas-time, things around Cuautitlan Izcalli get a little more festive. Welcome to pinata heaven, where thousands of papier-mache donkeys are itching for a jingle-bell beatdown.
Aston Martin to Open First Ever Showroom in Mexico
 Vidhyadhar Khandal
British sports car maker Aston Martin is opening its wings and expanding its reach in the Americas with the establishment of its first ever retail site in Mexico. The showroom will be located in Mexico City and the doors will be open sometime in the first quarter of 2014.
Bill Gates Buys Mexico's Luxury Punta Mita Resort
 Banderas News Team
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates just paid $200 million to purchase the Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort and 48-acres of adjacent developable land. Located just 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, the resort ranked by 'TripAdvisor' as one of the top 25 luxury hotels in Mexico.
Over 3,000 Bikers Take Part in Toy Run to Tijuana
 LaPrensa.com
More than 3,000 motorcyclists traveled from San Diego to Tijuana to take part in the 28th edition of the 'Toy Run,' a charitable event to support children living in the Mexican border city. The event took six months of preparation during which thousands of toys were donated.
Mexico State Legislatures Pass Energy Reform Bill
 Mark Stevenson
For the first time in 75 years, a new reform bill allows private investors to explore for and produce oil and gas in Mexico. It only took about three days for 17 of the 31 state legislatures to approve the transformation of Mexico's state-controlled oil industry.
HSBC: 'Mexico Real Estate the Investment of Choice'
 Lorena Sonrisas
HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking and financial organizations, recently conducted a study designed to pinpoint the top emerging markets for 2013 and beyond. The study examined Latin America's 3 largest economies, ultimately naming Mexico as the 'investment of choice.'
Mexico Prepares for Mobile Device Money Transfers
 LAHT.com
The Bank of Mexico is taking a series of measures to promote the use of mobile devices for making money transfers. The goal is to give customers the ability to move funds with greater ease via cellular phones or other devices that have a linked mobile telephone line.
 People in Mexico City Defy Metro Ticket Price Hike
 PressTV.ir
Tickets to ride Mexico City's metro were raised a sharp 66% last week; a major blow for commuters’ budget. Confrontations are going on between metro employees and angry users jumping turnstiles as the cost of a ride now equals 7.6% of the daily minimum wage.
Gay Couple Becomes First to Tie the Knot in Jalisco
 Diego Sancho
Last Saturday, legal history was made when a lesbian couple became the first gay couple to wed in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The couple gained the right to marry by filing suit in a federal court, which forced Jalisco to allow a civil marriage through a federal injunction.
Mexican Films Hold Their Own Against Hollywood Fare
 John Hecht
It appears that Mexican cinema is finally gaining ground at home in a market where Hollywood releases usually dominate. Mexico box office attendance figures and receipts for home-grown productions nearly tripled this year as they captured a double-digit market share.
Political Reform Relaxes Mexico's Ban on Re-Election
 Associated Press
Mexico's Senate passed the most dramatic political reform in decades that would allow re-election of some public officials, create new electoral oversight, and make the Attorney General's office independent from the executive. Re-elections would be allowed starting in 2018.
Chamber of Deputies Approve Energy Bill, Fights Ensue
 BBC
One day after the Mexican Senate passed legislation to open the state-controlled oil sector to foreign investment, it was also approved by the lower house of Congress. There several physical scuffles during the lower house debate and one lawmaker was taken to the hospital.
Patron Saint's Cartoon Image is Mexico's 'Hello Kitty'
 Carrie Kahn
Amparo Serrano, owner of the company which produces 'Virgencita Plis,' says it's customary during this time to ask the Virgin of Guadalupe for something. The requests usually fall in the category of health or wealth, but she likes to lighten the mood and ask for other things.
Mexico Senate Passes Biggest Energy Reform in 75 Years
 Gutierrez and Graham
Mexico's Senate approved an energy reform to permit the biggest oil industry opening in 75 years, sending it to the lower house where opponents locked doors to the chamber to stop debate on the bill. The government aims to pass the bill this week despite stall tactics.
After 20 Years, NAFTA Draws Praise and Controversy
 Marilyn Geewax
New Year's Day will be the 20th anniversary of NAFTA. Congress' passage of the trade agreement was one of the most controversial events of the 1990s. Critics predicted a massive loss of American jobs to low-wage Mexico, but most manufacturing jobs went elsewhere instead.
New Rules in Mexico Ease Holiday Travel Across Border
 Monica Ortiz Uribe
This is the busiest time of year for travel along the United States-Mexico border. During this year's holiday season the Mexican government is making it easier for southbound traffic to enter the country by subjecting travelers to fewer inspections along their journey.
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