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Large Scale Counterfeiting Ring Busted in Jalisco
 EFE
Mexican authorities said they have dismantled a Jalisco-based criminal gang which printed counterfeit bills on a large scale and put them in circulation. The Bank of Mexico so far has identified more than 125,000 fake $500 peso bills whose creation is attributed to this gang.
Scientists Tagging Sharks to Help Predict Hurricanes
 Houston Chronicle
Scientists are tagging sharks in the Gulf of Mexico in hopes that they will help predict future hurricanes. About 50 sharks, tuna, tarpon and billfish were tagged with a satellite-linked tag in order to help scientists track water temperatures and also improve hurricane forecasting.
Peña Nieto to Launch Battle Against School Bullying
 AFP
Speaking at a regional teacher training center in Tamaulipas, Mexico, just days after a 12-year-old boy died from injuries sustained in a beating by classmates, President Enrique Peña Nieto vowed to launch an all-out battle against a spate of bullying in schools.
Carnival to Return to Mexican Riviera Year-Round
 Mike Faust
Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Miracle will begin sailing year round to the Mexican Riviera from Long Beach, California beginning in October 2014. The new three-port itinerary will feature the stunning Mexican resort destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan.
Tropical Storm Amanda Forms Near Manzanillo, Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
The first tropical storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, Tropical Storm Amanda, formed Thursday afternoon as a tropical depression about 635 miles south-southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico. According to weather.com, this system is not expected to threaten land.
Mexico City Criticized for Recent Breast-Feeding Ads
 Mark Stevenson
Mexico City thought it had a catchy ad campaign for its effort to boost the low level of breast-feeding by Mexican mothers, but the ads have drawn a storm of protest. Mothers & women’s groups say the government is guilt-tripping women instead of addressing real barriers.
Experts Identify the Five Best Tequilas You Can Buy
 Economic Times
Tequila is putting aside its rowdy reputation to run in more sophisticated circles. Across the globe, demand for Mexico’s high-quality tequila is growing and craftsmen are finding new markets for the drink. FindTheBest experts recently identified the 5 best tequilas you can buy.
John Kerry Talks Student Exchange on Visit to Mexico
 E. Eduardo Castillo
Americans wanting to study in Latin America have stopped looking at Mexico, which has dropped from 1st to 4th over the last 10 years for US students going to university there. Only 4,000 US students now study in Mexico, with more going to Costa Rica, Argentina, and Brazil.
Alaska Airlines Adds Two New Mexican Destinations
 Splash.AlaskasWorld.com
Alaska Airlines submitted its application to begin two new nonstop flights from Portland, Oregon, to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The airline currently operates 240 flights a week during the winter between the West Coast and Mexico — more than any other carrier.
Health Care and Patients Going South — to Mexico
 Anna Gorman
Mexican immigrants living in California, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico have long sought health care in border cities such as Tijuana, Mexicali and Nogales. The Affordable Care Act won't change that even though it has expanded coverage to millions - including immigrants.
Yucatan Skull Sheds Light on First Native Americans
 Traci Watson
The remains of a girl who died 12-13,000 years ago in the Yucatan Peninsula has yielded DNA clues linking her to today's Native Americans. The connection bolsters the theory that the route of human migration into North America took place over a Siberia-Alaska land bridge.
Surge of Children Crossing US-Mexico Border Alone
 Diego Sancho
With border authorities in South Texas overwhelmed by a surge of undocumented children traveling by themselves, the Department of Homeland Security has declared a crisis this week and has set up an emergency shelter for the youths in San Antonio, Texas.
Education Study in Mexico Finds Huge Discrepancies
 Tim Johnson
More than a year after an education overhaul in Mexico, a private research center announced that it found teachers making 'exorbitant' salaries, countless 'ghost schools' - which siphon money but don’t exist - and even hundreds of schools that don’t have electricity.
 US Retirees Living Well in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Rafael Romo
In Puerto Vallarta, Mike and Sara Wise found what they always dreamed of: awesome weather, sunny beaches, good medical care, and an active social life - all at affordable prices. They have more friends than they ever did in Minnesota - as PV is full of people just like them.
Pacific Alliance Leaders to Meet in Nayarit June 19-20
 Vallarta Opina
The IX Pacific Alliance Summit, which will bring together Presidents Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico; Ollanta Humal of Peru; Michelle Bachelet of Chile; and Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia, will be held in the Mexican State of Nayarit, June 19 and 20, 2014.
Fugitive Owner of Mexicana Airline Seeking US Asylum
 Associated Press
According to Mexico's Assistant Attorney General Mariana Benitez, Gaston Azcarraga, the fugitive former owner and president of Mexicana Airlines before it went bankrupt, has asked for asylum in the US. Azcarraga was recently charged with illegal use of the airline's funds.
Jose Cuervo Celebrates Rich History With Reality App
 Malcolm Bedell
When it comes to tequila, no company has been synonymous with the beverage like the family-owned brand, Jose Cuervo. To celebrate their rich history, they have rolled out the new 'History In A Bottle' app, allowing users to explore the journey the Cuervo family traveled.
Mexico City Vets, Pet Owners Object to Animal Laws
 Associated Press
Pet owners in Mexico City are howling over a new law requiring sterilization, chip implants, and registration of all cats and dogs. The city of nearly 9 million people has a serious problem with strays, puppy mills, animal mistreatment, and illegal pet sales.
Asteroid Impact in Chicxulub, Mexico Killed Dinosaurs
 CBS Houston
New research concludes that a massive asteroid slammed into the earth near present-day Chicxulub, Mexico, some 66 million years ago, setting off a decades-long 'impact winter' in which a blanket of ash blocked sunlight and ultimately led to the demise of the dinosaurs.
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