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Bank of Mexico: International Tourism Has Rebounded
 Associated Press
The Bank of Mexico says that international tourism grew by 19.6% in the first six months of 2014, compared to the same period last year. According to the country's central bank, 14.2 million foreigners visited Mexico between January and June and spent $8.4 billion.
Toxic Mine Leak Turns Mexico's Bacanuchi River Orange
 AFP
Authorities imposed restrictions on the water supply to seven municipalities in northwest Mexico, after toxic substances from a nearby mine turned the Bacanuchi River orange, killing fish and livestock. Hermosillo, the Sonora state capital, was included in the restrictions.
Sniffing Out US Currency Being Smuggled into Mexico
 Phys.org
Criminals are smuggling an estimated $30 billion in US currency into Mexico every year from the United States, but support could be on the way for border guards. The answer to the dilemma: a transportable device that identifies certain vapors given off by US paper income.
Peña Nieto Signs Landmark Energy Legislation into Law
 Reuters.com
At a ceremony at the national palace yesterday, President Enrique Peña Nieto signed into law legislation which lays out the fine print of the landmark energy reform that promises to lure billions of dollars in investment to Mexico's ailing oil, gas, and electricity sectors.
Future Parents Turning to Mexico for Surrogacy Needs
 Rachel Browne
India and Thailand were once the most popular countries turned to by future parents looking for surrogacy options. However, the tightening of laws in those countries now mean people must travel elsewhere to guarantee getting a baby, the top choices being Mexico and the US.
TAR/AMPI Trade Mission to San Antonio, Texas
 John K. Glaab
The Texas Association of Realtors, the Ambassador Association for AMPI in the United States, invites all AMPI members to join them on a Trade Mission to San Antonio, Texas from September 3-6, 2014. If you would like to do business with Texans, attending this event is a MUST!
Mexico City May Increase Low Minimum Wage Locally
 Mark Stevenson
Mexico's shockingly low minimum wage has drawn attention after the Mexico City government suggested it could act to increase the city's minimum. Mexico's minimum wage is among the lowest in the hemisphere, comparable only to Honduras, the poorest nation in Central America.
Peña Nieto to Sign Final Bill Opening Energy Sector
 O'Boyle, Garcia, & Torres
The Mexican senate has given final approval to an overhaul of the state-run energy sector aimed at luring billions of dollars in new investments by foreign and private oil companies. Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto will sign the set of bills into law next week.
Two Abandoned Lions Found in Rural Region of Mexico
 Associated Press
Mexican authorities have rescued two lions found abandoned without food or water in a large trailer cage in a rural area. The lions, which were apparently left behind by a circus that was unable to get a permit to perform in the area, were taken to a zoo for safekeeping.
Discover Estero El Salado in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Marie Callan
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a natural sanctuary, where rivers, jungles, mountain and sea come together to provide a wide variety of eco-tourism options and an endless array of outdoor adventures. One example is Estero El Salado, an urban eco-reserve in the city's Hotel Zone.
Mexico Will Have First Bullet Train in Latin America
 EFE
The high speed train from Mexico City to Queretaro, which will cover a distance of 131 miles with a speed of 186 miles per hour, will be the first of its kind in Latin America according to the Ministry of Communications and Transport. It will carry 23,000 passengers per day.
40,000 Public Sites in Mexico Have Free Broadband
 Patricia Romo
There are currently 40,000 sites across Mexico which provide free broadband access and that number will rise to 65,000 by the end of the year. 'Mexico Conectado,' or Mexico Connected, has the goal of delivering free Internet connectivity to 250,000 public sites by 2018.
Important News for Mexico Real Estate Buyers & Sellers
 Tropicasa Realty
On July 4, 2014, the Secretary of Hacienda and Public Credit, the Mexican version of the IRS or Revenue Canada, issued a miscellaneous fiscal resolution that as of September 1, 2014 will affect all buyer and sellers of real estate in Mexico, regardless of nationality.
Facebook has 51 Million Registered Users in Mexico
 TheYucatanTimes.com
According to Jorge Ruiz Escamilla, CEO of Facebook Mexico, the social network has 51 million registered users in Mexico. The executive says that each registered user in Mexico has an average of 250 friends and spends an average of eight to 10 hours a month on the site.
Vallarta's Sister City Supports 2020 A Year Without War
 Luella Engelhart, PhD
In the spirit of 'Thinking Globally, Acting Locally,' Puerto Vallarta's Sister City, Santa Barbara, California City Council members voted in favor of a resolution supporting '2020 A Year Without War,' a nonprofit group dedicated to achieving a global ceasefire in the year 2020.
Mexican Mothers Join in on Global Breastfeeding Event
 Diario La Verdad
At least 130 Mexican babies shared a meal together as their mothers participated in The Big Latch On or, as it is known in Mexico, La Gran Tetada. The annual event to promote breastfeeding was launched in New Zealand in 2005 and is held in dozens of countries worldwide.
US, Mexico Officials Examine Use Of Force at Border
 EFE
US and Mexican officials met in Mexico City to discuss violent incidents by US Border Patrol agents during the apprehension of migrants. Mexican officials say that releasing the Border Patrol's manual, showing the guidelines for the use of force, would be a positive step.
'Made in Mexico' Showcases Frida Kahlo's Shawl
 MexicoStar.com
The traditional Mexican 'rebozo' that late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo used to wear is the focus of the 'Made in Mexico' exhibit at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. It also features work by contemporary Mexican artists, photographers, fashion and textile designers.
US Voting from Mexico is Easy - There Are No Excuses
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
Be an Absentee Voter, Not an Absentee Citizen - VOTE! This slogan has particular significance to the large community of American ex-pats and dual citizens who live throughout Mexico. In Vallarta, Democrats Abroad can help you. Your excuses for not voting are gone.
Chinese Illegals Pay Big to Enter US Through Mexico
 EUTimes.net
Its not just Central Americans penetrating the US border due to lazy enforcement of immigration laws. Illegal immigrants arriving from China pay up to $30,000 to be smuggled across the border through Mexico.
 CNN: Los Muertos One of World's Most Beautiful Piers
 Marie Callan
According to CNN, this summer is a great time to discover the world's most beautiful piers. In an editorial feature published on July 28, Tamara Hinson listed the world's nine most spectacular piers - and Los Muertos Pier in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is among them.
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