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Riviera Nayarit: 'Mexico's Hottest New Destination'
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
A recent article on the UK's 'Mail Online' named the Riviera Nayarit 'Mexico's Hottest New Destination.' The article showcased the region's world-class spas, endless beaches, and luxury amenities that attract celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who visited in June.
Mexican Police Accidently Fire on US Border Patrol
 Richard A. Serrano
A Mexican law enforcement helicopter crossed into the Arizona desert and allegedly fired two shots which came within 15 yards of two US Border Patrol agents and their vehicle. The incident happened on the Tohono O’Odham Indian Nation, which sits on the US-Mexico border.
Giving Poor People Cash Instead of Food Works in Mexico
 Dylan Matthews
Most government aid takes the form of in-kind transfers: that is, the government gives you stuff, or a voucher to buy specific stuff, rather than just cash to buy whatever you like. A new study suggests that when people in Mexico get cash rather than food aid, they spend it on food.
New Law Would Give Morning-After Pills to Youths
 Sofia Vazquez-Mellado
Mexico City’s Congress has recently approved a law allowing people 'from 12 to 29 years of age' to have free access to the 'morning after' pill. They will also receive orientation on building 'the gender identity that they wish for' without their parents’ consent.
Tequila: Mexico Reckons With its Complicated Spirit
 npr.org
Any bottle of tequila must be made from the Weber Blue species of agave, grown and distilled in the heart of a region that produces the legendary spirit in the western state of Jalisco. Field after field of agave give this land a blue hue, defining an economy and its traditions.
First Ladies are Regal and Patriotic. But Sexy, Too?
 Robin Givhan
Sex can sell everything from cars to yogurt, but the biggest test may be whether it can sell the idea of a first lady as just another woman. That question is the simmering subtext of a new profile of the first lady of Mexico, Angelica Rivera de Peña.
Scarlet Macaws Released Into Wild in Chiapas, Mexico
 EFE
The scarlet macaw reintroduction program that began with a dream almost 22 years ago is progressing successfully with the release of 30 birds in Palenque National Park in Chiapas, Mexico. With this release, 100 scarlet macaws have now been set free into the wild in Palenque.
US Amps Up Warnings to Parents of Child Migrants
 Tim Johnson
Since last weekend, officials have been wielding a powerful bullhorn to warn Central American parents against sending their unaccompanied children to the United States - blanketing all media outlets to tell them that their children will be deported if they make it to the US.
 Famous Mexican Actress Backs D.F. Ban on Circus Animals
 EFE
Actress and animal advocate Kate del Castillo has sent an appeal to the mayor of Mexico City urging him to protect animals in her hometown. Mexico's capital stands poised to join the growing list of cities that have already imposed bans on the use of animals in circuses.
Mexico, Central America Coffee Output to Rise 10%
 Business Recorder
Mexico and Central America, the region responsible for more than a fifth of the world's arabica coffee crop, is suffering its worst-ever outbreak of roya, or coffee leaf rust, but the upcoming 2014/2015 harvesting season should see output rise by at least 10 percent.
A Rising Middle Class Makes Mexico a New Frontier
 Across Blog
According to statisticians, the Mexican middle class is booming. A study by Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography found that 'la media clase' now represents 39.2% of Mexico's population, that's 44 million people. But what does middle class really mean in Mexico?
 New Airlines Make Business Travel in Mexico Easy
 Banderas News Team
Since most of us get frazzled at the mere thought of having to pack our bags and get on a plane, we asked Puerto Vallarta-based MEXLend co-founder, Terence Reilly, how he manages to stay calm and collected while traveling throughout Mexico to close residential mortgage loans.
Mexico Looks for Opportunity in Cuban Economic Reform
 AFP
Mexico and Cuba signed an agreement this week at the opening of a ProMexico office in Havana, in an effort to strengthen trade relations and cooperation programs. ProMexico is the government institution in charge of strengthening participation in the international economy.
Puerto Vallarta to Host International Fireworks Festival
 Lorena Sonrisas
The Christmas holidays are always an exciting time to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, but this year will be exceptionally entertaining as the city will play host to the 2014 International Fireworks Festival that's scheduled to take place from December 20th through 31st.
Pope Francis Evaluates Visit to US-Mexico Border
 Fox News Latino
Pope Francis is concerned about the critical situation of some 47 thousand children who still remain in the custody of the US Border Patrol. The Pontiff has also expressed a desire to visit the border area and see for himself the dramatic reality of illegal migration.
UNESCO Names Two New World Heritage Sites in Mexico
 EFE
The Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul in Campeche, Mexico have been named 'mixed natural and cultural' World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The World Heritage Committee added the sites at its meeting in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, June 21, 2014.
Puerto Vallarta Hosts National Clean Beaches Meeting
 La Prensa
The National Water Commission recently announced that the 10th Annual Clean Beaches Meeting will be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from June 25 to 27, 2014. More than 700 participants from around the country are expected to attend the conference.
Supreme Court to Decide on Gay Marriage in Baja
 Gabriela Martinez
On June 25 the Supreme Court of Justice will decide whether gay couples may marry in Baja California. If the ruling is favorable, Baja will join Colima, Chihuahua, Oaxaca, and Nuevo Leon, which through injunctions have determined same-sex marriages are to be granted.
Living 'The Good Life' in Mexico's Retirement Havens
 Marie Callan
Have you been thinking about retiring in Mexico, but haven't quite decided where you want to live? It's a big country and you have many wonderful options, from laid back beaches to pristine mountain environments and from bustling culture-rich cities to small, peaceful villages.
Mexicans' World Cup Anti-Gay Chants Draws Questions
 David Agren
Mexican soccer fans travel en masse to the World Cup, bringing strong support for a squad that’s famous for stalling out in the sport’s top tournament. They also bring an alleged 'homophobic chant,' which is screamed from the stands during opposition goal kicks.
Expedia Now Accepting Bitcoin for Hotel Bookings
 BBC.com
The digital revolution is coming... to a hotel near you. Well, in the United States anyway, where the virtual currency Bitcoin is now being accepted as a form of payment by the travel website Expedia. The company is only accepting the currency for hotel bookings initially.
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