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Evicted DF 'Vagoneros' Take Complaints to City Hall
 BellinghamHerald.com
Mexico City's subway system, which ranks among the world's ten largest, carrying more than 1.6 billion riders a year, is somewhat more civilized since authorities started cracking down on informal vendors. As of last Wednesday they were banned on all 12 lines and 162 stations.
Mexico Fashion Week Aims to Grow Global Audience
 FashionTimes.com
When most people think of 'Fashion Week,' they think of runway shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris. But that's something the organizers of Mexico's semi-annual Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, scheduled to take place at Mexico City's Campo Marte April 1-4th, hope to change.
Mexico Nanosatellite Capable of Broadcasting Music
 EFE
A nanosatellite has recently been unveiled by Mexican scientists and artists in the central state of Puebla, Mexico. The spacecraft will be launched into space and will periodically broadcast musical pieces via a radiofrequency link to Mexico and the rest of the world.
Mexicans Lack Confidence in El Tri for World Cup 2014
 Oscar Lopez
Many Mexicans are wondering, Can El Tri win the World Cup this year? The team will travel to Brazil amid huge skepticism after an awful qualifying campaign in which they employed four coaches and only avoided elimination thanks to some help from their bitter rivals - the US.
Mexico Set to Receive its First Pair of Bitcoin ATMs
 PanAmPost.com
Mexico is set to receive its first pair of bitcoin ATMs this week — the first of their kind in Mexico, and the first Litecoin and Dogecoin ATMs in the world. Bitcoins are electronic currency that possess value and trade just as if they were gold coins in your pocket.
Committee of US Bishops to Hold Mass on Mexican Border
 USCCB.org
The 'US Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration' will travel to Nogales, Arizona on March 30th to tour the US-Mexico border. The purpose of the trip is to celebrate Mass on behalf of the close to 6,000 migrants who have died crossing the US desert since 1998.
Chefs to Gather in Mexico for Guinness World Record
 EFE
Mexico City is planning to host 'the largest number of chefs and sommeliers to gather in one place' on May 17th in an effort to set a new Guinness record. The event's goal is to promote Mexican cuisine, which was declared part of the world's cultural heritage in 2010.
Baby Boomers Savor Retirement on Boats in Mexico
 Alfredo Corchado
They’re nomads, sailing freely, crossing international waters, guided by one principle: Just float. With an estimated 80 million baby boomers retiring in the coming years, Mexico looms large as an alternative place to live not just on land, but on sea for some Americans.
Amnesty International Wants Mexico to Allow Abortion
 Sofia Vazquez-Mellad
Amnesty International, the world's largest human rights organization with over 3 million members, has issued a 'Memorandum' to Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto recommending ending the country's 'criminalization of abortion' and ensuring access to safe medical services.
Tijuana Factory Named 'The Best Workplace in Mexico'
 Tim Johnson
The Plantronics factory in Tijuana earlier this year earned the US State Department’s corporate excellence award. The factory has also been named the best workplace in Mexico for the last three years running. Find out what makes this company such a gratifying place to work.
Arming US Agents in Mexico Stalling Trade Agreement
 Julian Aguilar
For more than a year, a Mexican customs inspection station has been open at the Laredo International Airport in South Texas. The only issue delaying a similar station across the border in Mexico is the matter of US law enforcement officers carrying weapons in Mexico.
Mexico to Release Water to Revive Colorado River Delta
 Henry Brean
A river bled dry by thirsty cities and farms in two countries will flow once again through northern Mexico later this month in an international experiment in habitat restoration. On March 23, the last dam on the Colorado River will open to spur growth along the delta.
Mexico Remembers Los San Patricios on St. Patrick's Day
 proudtoliveinamerica.com
It is often said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, but to Mexicans this celebration has special meaning of historical importance. The St. Patrick's Brigade, known as 'Los San Patricios,' were Irishmen who fought and gave their lives for Mexico in the Mexican American War.
Yelp Extends Its Influence With Mexico Launch
 PRNewsWire.com
Yelp, the company that connects consumers with great local businesses, has extended its Latin American footprint with the availability of 'Yelp Mexico.' People throughout the country are now able to create accounts and share their opinions about great local businesses.
Buffett Overtakes Slim as World’s Second Richest Man
 Metcalf & Schmidt
As lawmakers crack down on Carlos Slim's dominance of Mexico's phone industry, the America Movil mogul has slipped down to third in the rankings of the world’s richest people. Warren Buffett, chairman of the Nebraska-based company Berkshire Hathaway has moved up to 2nd.
Mexico to Assist Costa Rica in Combating Lionfish
 Costa Rica News
Costa Rica will begin fighting lionfish with support from Mexican experts. The predatory species feeds on fish, lobsters, and other crustaceans and are severely impacting the coral reefs and the biodiversity of places like Cahuita and Manzanillo in the South Caribbean.
 'Noah' Mexico City World Premier Gets Mixed Reviews
 HollywoodReporter.com
Although Russell Crowe wasn't present, hundreds of screaming teens attended the red carpet world premiere of the controversial film 'Noah' at the Pepsi Center in Mexico City on Monday night to see actors Logan Lerman, Jennifer Connelly, and Douglas Booth.
Group Border Crossings Spotlight Broken Homes, Dreams
 LatinoTimes.com
With activists cheering them on, dozens of people deported in recent years crossed the border into San Diego on Monday and formally requested permission to return to their former homes in the US. The coordinated event was held to draw attention to US deportation policies.
Most Important Organs in Latin America Restored
 LAHT
The 7 year project to restore the fire damaged 'Evangelio' and 'Epistola' organs at Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral has been completed. Considered the most important instruments on the entire continent, the organs required a painstakingly intricate restoration process.
Mexico Implements Unified Criminal Procedure Code
 Richard Dangler
For the first time in over 200 years, Mexico has a unified national criminal procedure code covering each of its 32 states as well as the federal government. The 'Codigo Nacional de Procedimientos Penales' was signed into law on March 4th during a ceremony in Mexico City.
Carlos Slim to Translate Stanford Classes into Spanish
 BanderasNews.com
Carlos Slim, Mexico's richest person, forged a partnership with Coursera Inc. to translate online classes from colleges such as Stanford University into Spanish. By the end of the year, Coursera and the Carlos Slim Foundation expect to translate about 50 free online courses.
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