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195 Mexicans Finish This Year's Boston Marathon
 Diego Sancho
Boston's triumphant return to marathon glory had its fair share of Latino participants this year. Out of the 36,000 competitors participating in this year's event, 242 of them were Mexican. According to official results, 195 of them managed to cross the finish line.
'Incidental Catch' of Dolphins Improving in Mexico
 Circe Vargon
The UN Food and Agricultural Organization said that Mexico is advancing in making its fishing industry more sustainable. In fact, Mexico has received an award for its efforts in preventing incidental catch - including the freeing of dolphins caught in tuna nets.
Ingrid, Manuel Retired From List of Hurricane Names
 John Thomas
The World Meteorological Organization’s hurricane committee recently announced that the names Ingrid and Manuel, the two storms that caused death and destruction in Mexico last year, will no longer be used in future hurricane seasons of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
 Key Hurdle Cleared for Cross-Border Airport Terminal
 Elliot Spagat
An agreement has been reached with US Customs clearing the way for construction of the cross-border airport terminal connecting San Diego and Tijuana. The agreement requires the investor group to pay for the inspection facilities and inspectors' salaries at the new terminal.
Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute Replaced by INE
 Allan Wall
Mexico's IFE (Federal Electoral Institute) has been dissolved and replaced with the INE, (National Electoral Institute) conveniently housed in the same headquarters building. The IFE held its last session on April 4th, 2014. A few hours later, the INE was sworn in.
Mexico Sues Four of its States Over Education Reform
 Richard Dangler
The Mexican government has filed complaints with the Supreme Court against Oaxaca, Chiapas, Michoacan, and Sonora. The lawsuits allege that local legislators in those states have not modified their education systems to comply with last year’s nationwide education reform.
Mexico Pet Industry Booms Amid Rising Middle Class
 Isaac Garrido
Over the last decade, the growth of Mexico's middle class has created a new market for fancy goods and services for pets including boutiques and spas. It's a startling cultural shift in a country where a dog's life has long meant days chained to the roof of the house.
Rare Oarfish Sighting Along the Mexican Coastline
 BanderasNews.com
A video of a 15 foot long oarfish swimming along the Mexican coastline is making a big splash in the marine world. This prehistoric-looking creature that can grow up to 36 feet in length and is characterized by its shiny, iridescent blue skin and vibrant red dorsal fin.
Mexican Oil Reform Could Take Years to Materialize
 Jennifer Booton
As Mexico works to denationalize its oil and gas market after 7 decades, billions of dollars of profits are waiting to be scooped up. However, swaths of people still oppose the change, and faced with cost and political challenges, the reform could take years to materialize.
Non-Profit Helps Mexico's Female Golfers Reach LPGA
 David Hinojosa
Lorena Ochoa's rapid rise up the LPGA Tour ranks opened golf for young girls in Mexico. The success of this iconic champion from Guadalajara also shone a spotlight on the problems faced by aspiring female golfers from Mexico who wish to follow in her footsteps.
Special New Series 'Treasure Hunt Mexico' Announced
 Herbert J. Kellner
The new original TV series 'Treasure Hunt Mexico' introduces recreational treasure hunters to the best places where treasure can be found, targeting areas such as islands formerly used as hiding places by famous pirates, old gold mines, mystic towns, rivers, and ruins.
Peña Nieto Unveils Holy Week Highway Safety Program
 Maurilio Soto
During the opening ceremonies of the newly renovated stretch of the Jerez–Tlaltenango highway in Zacatecas, Peña Nieto launched a federal plan to provide for the safety of Mexican nationals and foreign visitors as they travel on the highways during these Holy Week holidays.
Mexico's Rapid Shift to Green Energy Showing Flaws
 Jen Wilton
Mexico has the world's fastest-growing wind power industry, making it an important study in the global transition towards renewable energy. In the Isthmus region of Oaxaca, this growth has been accompanied by ongoing social unrest - jeopardizing the future of these projects.
In Mexico, Artists Can Pay Taxes With Their Artwork
 Eva Hershaw
Mexico's 'Pago en Especie' program — the only one of its type in the world — allows artists to pay federal income taxes with their artwork. The program was hatched in 1957, during the so-called 'Mexican Miracle,' a 40 year period that saw sustained annual economic growth.
Linda Neil Presents Buying Mexico Real Estate Webinar
 John K. Glaab
On Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:00 pm CDT, Linda Neil of The Settlement Company will be giving an informative online presentation on acquiring real estate in Mexico. She will give an overview of the market, as well as discuss the key issues associated with the purchase process.
Mexico Overtakes Japan as No. 2 Car Exporter to US
 Laurent Thomet
Mexico's auto industry has reached a major milestone, overtaking Japan as the number two car exporter to the US in the past three months. Analysts expected this landmark by the end of the year, but Mexico exported almost 20,000 more cars in the first quarter of this year.
Mexican Police Issue 'Ransom Ware' Virus Warning
 Associated Press
Police in Mexico City have issued a warning about a new type of 'ransom ware' virus that can take over computers' cameras and make the user think they are under surveillance. The virus infects computers generally after they view or download sexually explicit material.
Derelict Market Transformed into Majestic Hideaway
 Kaitlyn Schaeffer
The first market in Toluca, Mexico closed in 1975, leaving the beautiful 'Art Nouveau' style building with no purpose. That is until a local artist came up with an ingenious plan to transform the dilapidated building into the majestic hideaway now known as 'Cosmovitral.'
Hippest Winery in Mexico is Made of Recycled Boats
 Maanvi Singh
A lot of artists find inspiration in unlikely places. Architects Alejandro D'Acosta and Claudia Turrent, a husband and wife team who have secured a niche designing upscale wineries in Baja's Guadalupe Valley, most often find theirs digging through dumpsters and junkyards.
Mexico Rejects Holy See's UN Review Recommendations
 Sofia Vazquez-Mellado
Mexico's Government released a report rejecting the Holy See’s recommendations to 'respect and defend life from its conception to natural death,' and to preserve and protect 'marriage as the conjugal union of a man and a woman' made during the UN’s Universal Periodic Review.
Jalisco Deputy Seeks to Prohibit Animals in Circuses
 El Debate
A Federal Deputy from the state of Jalisco, announced she would be submitting an initiative to reform the Federal Wildlife Law to ban animal from circuses. The initiative adds to the growing support throughout the country for banning performing animals in Mexico’s circuses.
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