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Pet Parrot Rats Out Mexico City Man at DUI Checkpoint
 Diego Sancho
A Mexico City man was probably wishing he'd chosen a faithful dog for a pet when he was stopped at an alcohol checkpoint last weekend. Officers reported that as the man got out of his car to be tested, the parrot riding with him started chirping, 'he's drunk, he's drunk.'
NAR Spotlighted Mexico Real Estate Opportunities in 2013
 John K. Glaab
In 2013, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) put Mexico real estate opportunities in the international spotlight through a variety of programs, events and social media efforts. The Settlement Company's John K. Glaab gives us an overview of the year's happenings.
Woman Hides in Suitcase to Sneak into US from Mexico
 Cyrus Engineer
Customs officials were shocked when they came upon a Tai woman crammed into a suitcase inside the back of a vehicle at a US border crossing. The woman had squeezed herself into the suitcase attempting to re-enter the US from Mexico after she had already been deported.
New U.S. Travel Warnings Exempt Mexico Tourist Spots
 Marie Callan
The latest travel warning for Mexico, issued by the U.S. State Department on January 9, 2014, still exempts the tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Cabo San Lucas, Riviera Maya, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara and Mexico City from any warnings or advisories.
US and Canadian Boats Seized for Improper Paperwork
 Stevenson & Taxin
After inspecting more than 1,600 vessels in late November, the Mexican government announced it had initiated seizure orders against 338 boats it accused of lacking a $70 permit. Some of the boats impounded are in our local marinas and are barred from leaving Mexico.
Obama to Visit Mexico in February for Leaders Summit
 Steve Holland
U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Mexico in February to attend a North American leaders' summit, the White House said on Monday. Obama will attend the annual leaders' summit along with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Mexico Begins Construction on New International Bridge
 Mónica Ortiz Uribe
The so-called 'bridge to nowhere' is finally going somewhere. After a two-year delay, Mexico has begun construction on its half of a new border crossing outside El Paso, Texas. When complete, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will be one of the largest ports of entry in the U.S.
Mexico 2013's Most Popular Destination for US Tourists
 Rocío Zayas
According to the US Department of Commerce Travel and Tourism Office, 15.2 million US citizens visited Mexico in 2013. The figure, up from 14.9 million in 2012, accounts for 32% of all US tourists in 2013, making it the most popular international destination for American travelers.
WSJ: A Look at Mexico's Economic Reform Breakout
 Barbieri & Ferguson
A succession of bold moves by Mexico's charismatic new president have finally awakened foreign observers to the fact that Mexico is Latin America's new 'country of the future.' Jobs are being created so fast in Mexico that the problem of illegal immigration to the U.S. may soon be history.
Boeing Building Satellites to Expand Mexico Telecom
 SpaceDaily.com
Boeing is building two high-power satellites for Mexico to boost information security and expand networks to remote underdeveloped areas. The aim is to improve social communications to consumers across Mexico while enhancing means for military, civil, and humanitarian needs.
Mexican Director Leads Nominations at BAFTA Awards
 Richard Dangler
The action film 'Gravity', written and directed by Mexico native Alfonso Cuaron, won 11 BAFTA nominations last week, putting it just ahead of the pack for Britain's top film honors, while '12 Years a Slave' and 'American Hustle' are in the running in 10 categories.
Mexican President Peña Nieto to Visit Cuba in January
 HavanaTimes.org
President Enrique Peña Nieto will make an official visit to Cuba in late January in his effort towards improved relations with the island. Nieto's visit, his first to Cuba since taking office in December 2012, shows his intention to consolidate ties with the country.
Chamoy Sauce Could be 2014's Food Trend of the Year
 Ily Goyanes
Ten years ago, you might not have known what chipotle was, but almost every casual eatery in town now serves mayo or some item featuring the exotic flavor. Soon, we may have to thank Mexico for yet another food trend: chamoy sauce - it is sweet, sour, spicy and delicious.
Mexico Engineer Creates Advanced Piano-Playing Robot
 AuthintMail.com
A Mexican engineer has designed and built a robot said to be the world's 'most advanced robot pianist.' Piano playing robots have been developed in the US and Italy already, however, this robot has additional abilities, allowing it to play notes in more complicated pieces.
Lucero Under Fire After Posing with Hunted Animals
 EFE
Mexican singer and soap-opera star Lucero has come under criticism for photographs in which she and her boyfriend, businessman Michel Kuri, pose alongside the dead bodies of hunted animals. It has sparked outrage among web users, many of whom have posted sarcastic remarks.
Mexico Auto Sales Highest in 6 Years as Lending Grows
 Brendan Case
Mexico saw annual auto sales rise to the highest level it's seen in six years as car financing expanded and the economy grew for the fourth straight year. Last month their were 119,364 new-car purchases, the most sales the country has had in any month since December 2007.
Five 'Hot Spots' in Mexico for the Gay Traveler
 Gay Lesbian LGBT Travel
Things have come a long way in Mexico for the gay traveler, as many individual cities and states are opening their arms to the LGBT community. From all-inclusive, romantic beach vacations, to nightlife, city life, many areas have become hot spots for gay travel.
14 Percent of Mexican Drivers Flee Scene of Accidents
 Saul Hernandez
According to the National Institute of Statistics, the number of Mexican drivers fleeing the scene of an accident has increased in recent years. Data also shows the more serious the accident, the greater the likelihood of the motorist responsible for the collision running.
Conjoined Gray Whale Calves Found in Baja California
 Pete Thomas
Scientists in Mexico's Laguna Ojo de Liebre, or Scammon's Lagoon, have discovered conjoined gray whale calves - which may be the first documented case for this species. Unfortunately the calves did not survive, their size indicating they were the victims of misscarriage.
Vallarta One of World's 8 Best Places to Retire in 2014
 Kathleen Peddicord
If you could retire anywhere in the world, where would you go? Kathleen Peddicord of the Live and Invest Overseas publishing group recently named 'The World's 8 Best Places to Retire in 2014' - and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico made the list!
Judge Throws Out Appeal to Overturn Ban of GM Maize
 SustainablePulse.com
A judge has thrown out the appeals of Mexico’s SEMARNAT and Monsanto, who were attempting to overturn a ruling that banned the planting of GM maize in Mexico. The original court ruling in September cited the risk of 'harm to the environment' as the basis for the decision.
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