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2014 World Tourism Day Celebrations in Jalisco, Mexico
 Marie Callan
The official celebrations for World Tourism Day 2014 will be hosted by the city of Guadalajara, Mexico under the theme 'Tourism and Community Development.' In Puerto Vallarta, the Municipal Tourism Department will be hosting a series of WTD events from September 25th-28th.
17th Microcredit World Summit to be held in Mérida
 The Yucatan Times
A group of business leaders, government officials, and microfinance specialists from 65 different countries arrived in Mérida yesterday to attend the 17th Annual Microcredit Summit, which will be held Sept 3-5 under the theme, 'Generation Next: Innovations in Microfinance.'
Mexican State of Coahuila Approves Same-Sex Marriage
 BanderasNews.com
In spite of opposition from conservative groups - including the Catholic Church - the Congress of the state of Coahuila voted to alter their civil code to make marriage gender neutral, making it the first Mexican state to legalize same-sex marriage through its legislature.
President to Propose Laws Protecting Young in Mexico
 Payton Guionb
President Enrique Peña Nieto plans to present laws to Congress that would protect children and adolescents across the country. These proposals will include actions to put a stop to bullying in Mexican schools and to protect unaccompanied underage migrants in Mexico.
Mexico Probes Mass Fish Death in Lake Cajititlan
 BBC.com
Hundreds of thousands of fish have been washed up on the shores of Lake Cajititlan in the Mexican state of Jalisco over the past week. The local authorities said it was part of a 'natural cycle' but state officials said it was due to the lake's 'poor management.'
Mexico's 'Hot Sale' Offers Online Deals & Discounts
 BanderasNews.com
From September 5th through 8th, some of Mexico's largest online retail companies and e-commerce sites will participate in the country's first-ever Internet shopping event. 'Hot Sale,' a four-day version of 'Cyber Monday,' offers online shoppers incredible discounts and deals.
Mexico's Capital Set for New, Larger Airport in 2018
 Bloomberg.com
During today's 'State of the Nation' speech, President Enrique Peña Nieto is poised to announce a new, larger airport for Mexico City. The plan is being spurred by congestion at Benito Juarez International, which led all LatAm airports in takeoffs and landings last year.
Drinking Water Won't Be Used for Fracking in Mexico
 LAHT.com
Concerns have been raised about fracking in Mexico - environmentalists contend that the technique harms the environment and people’s health. But according to Mexico's National Water Commission, the water used to produce natural gas via fracking will not come from aquifers.
Mexico Woman Becomes 'The Oldest Human Ever' at 127
 Gareth Roberts
A Mexico woman became the oldest human to have ever lived yesterday when she reached the grand old age of 127. The birthday girl's secret to a long life is eating well, chewing on chocolate, sleeping for days on end, and never getting married, according to her family.
C-Section Births Up and Breastfeeding Down in Mexico
 PlanoInformativo.com
While most countries in the developed world are moving towards more natural births and breastfeeding, Mexico is going in the opposite direction. A consumer group has reported that nearly half of all births in Mexico are by cesarean section, and the number has been rising.
First Ever UFC Fight in Mexico Sells Out in 8 Hours
 Kevin Iole
It took a long time, but the UFC is finally putting an event in Mexico, and the response has been overwhelming. The main event of the show will be a heavyweight title fight between Cain Velasquez, the first Mexican heavyweight champion, and Brazilian Fabricio Werdrum.
World-Class Medical Care in Mexico's Hospitals
 Glynna Prentice
For most folks looking to move abroad, health care is a huge consideration. You want care as good as what you get at home, but how do you judge which hospitals are good in another country? And, when you’re looking at a country as big as Mexico, how do you winnow down the choices?
Mexico Minimum-Wage Likely the Lowest in Latin America
 Tim Johnson
Mexico has the 14th largest economy in the world, a humming manufacturing sector, and a newly opened energy sector that’s drawing worldwide interest. But at $144 a month, Mexico’s minimum wage stands below nearly all of the countries in Latin America.
Mid-Calorie Coke to Launch in Mexico in September
 Amy Guthrie
Mexicans drink more Coke products than consumers in any other country, so the company's introduction of Coca-Cola Life - sweetened partly by the stevia plant - into the country in September, may be of some importance in the battle against obesity and related health problems.
Potential Pitfalls in Mexico's Historic Energy Reform
 Allan Wall
Mexico has finally passed historic legislation enacting energy reform, but it still remains to be seen how well it is going to work out. It would be prudent to take a look at the potential pitfalls that the legislation's enactment could face. Hopefully they can be avoided.
Mexico to Use Satellite Imagery to Monitor 'La Bestia'
 Diaz & Garcia
Mexico is turning to satellite imagery to monitor key railway lines running toward the US border. The new technology is being used to ensure the safety of the tracks and to help stem the flow of illegal immigrants heading north on trains which are for cargo, not passengers.
Oil Thieves Cause Pipeline Leak, Pollute Mexico River
 AFP
Thieves tapped into an oil pipeline in northern Mexico causing a spill which contaminated the San Juan River - a key irrigation source for farmers. A clean-up crew of 300 is in the process of mopping up the spill, but the operation is expected to take about three months.
10,000 Mexican Families Affected by Hurricane Marie
 Associated Press
The southern Pacific coast state of Oaxaca requested federal disaster relief on Monday after about 10,000 homes were either damaged, flooded, or cut off by mudslides on the state's mountainous rural roads due to rains associated with Hurricane Marie over the weekend.
Update for Mexico Real Estate Buyers & Sellers
 BanderasNews.com
Following up on the 'Important News for Mexico Real Estate Buyers & Sellers' article we published on August 6th, we asked Tropicasa Realty's Maria O'Connor if there were any updates on the new requirements for buyers and sellers of real estate in Mexico.
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