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Congratulations Aeromexico on 80 Years of Flying!
 Elizabeth Atkinson
Aeromexico turned 80 this year. In 1934 the airline flew their first flight between Mexico City and Acapulco under the name 'Aeronaves de Mexico.' The carrier has many 'firsts' to its credit and will soon become the first airline in Latin America to provide inflight Wi-Fi.
Sammy Hagar Moves Birthday Bash From Cabo to Vegas
 Diego Sancho
Sammy Hagar was forced to cancel the 2014 edition of his annual 'Birthday Bash' at his Cabo Wabo Cantina after Hurricane Odile ravaged Cabo San Lucas on September 14th. But the Red Rocker has scheduled an event in Las Vegas to replace the Los Cabos extravaganza.
Latest News for Mexico Real Estate Transactions
 Maria O'Connor
Good news! The criteria for Mexico real estate transactions has changed among local notaries. The new rules allow the use of the generic CURP and RFC by Sellers; and Buyers need only the generic CURP, which can be obtained quickly and easily - without a residency card.
The Best Places to Live in Mexico as a U.S. Expat
 Glynna Prentice
With more than a million expats estimated to live there, Mexico is far and away the most popular destination for North Americans looking to move abroad. But, with so many places to choose from, where in Mexico should you move? International Living's Glynna Prentice shares her 3 top picks.
Missing Texas Child Found in Mexico After 12 Years
 Ryan Gorman
A young girl missing for over a decade was found after a daring rescue operation in Mexico. The mission included FBI, US Marshals, and Mexican authorities. The teen and her mother were found southeast of Mexico City and were brought back to the US on a commercial flight.
World's Largest Dinosaur Cemetery Discovered in Mexico
 Rianovosti
A team of German and Mexican archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the world's largest dinosaur cemetery in the Mexican state of Coahuila. The area where the fossils were found is inhospitable desert now, but was a blossoming piece of land 70 million years ago.
Monsanto Opens Center to Develop GMO Corn in Jalisco
 Gabriel Stargardter
Global seed technology giant Monsanto announced that it has launched a global center in Mexico for developing new hybrid and genetically modified strains of corn. It is not yet known how the project is related to the company's opposed efforts to plant GMO corn in Mexico.
Activists Demand Abortion Decriminalization in Mexico
 TeleSur
In Mexico there is no safe way to interrupt an unwanted or dangerous pregnancy. Last Friday, the country's feminist groups rallied to demand the government decriminalize abortion to ensure women legal access to the procedure without facing jail time or risking their lives.
Thousands in Coahuila March for 'Traditional Marriage'
 Ricardo Acero
A little over a week after new legislation allowing same-sex marriage was passed in Coahuila, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to protest and voice their support for what they called 'traditional marriage' - defined as a union between a man and a woman.
Mexico Making it Tougher on Central American Migrants
 Villegas & Archibold
Just a few months ago, migrants readily crossed Mexico’s southern border and hopped on nearby trains heading north to the United States. But under pressure from its neighbors, Mexico has in recent weeks taken rare steps toward stemming the flow of Central American migrants.
Carlos Slim 'Sprucing Up' His Sears Outlets in Mexico
 Patricia Laya
Carlos Slim is freshening up his Sears outlets in Mexico with an 'of-the-moment' sense of style in a bid to boost profits. The retailer plans to introduce new brands that quickly convert the latest runway styles of clothes and accessories into cheaper, mass-distributed goods.
Jalisco Electorates Approve of Medical Marijuana
 BanderasNews.com
The final results of the referendum on the regulation of marijuana in Jalisco indicate that most of the participants agreed with the medical use of the drug, but not increasing the legal amount for personal use. A total of 13,662 people from 125 municipalities participated in the poll.
Mexican Scientists Grow Edible Mushrooms in Diapers
 Liz Neporent
The environmental nightmare created by disposable diapers is no laughing matter. Researchers from Mexico's Autonomous Metropolitan University have discovered a way to turn a mixture of wet diapers, coffee grounds, and other organic waste into a food supplement for cattle.
Mexico Will Take Part in U.N. Peacekeeping Missions
 Diego Sancho
After years of keeping out of the world's conflicts, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced on Wednesday that Mexico has decided to participate in U.N. peacekeeping missions again, as the government steps up efforts to raise its profile on the global stage.
Mexico's President is Against Legal Marijuana Sales
 Martin and Schatzker
While Latin American leaders debate drug policies, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said in a recent interview that he is against the legalization of marijuana. The president believes that such actions open the door to drugs that are more damaging to the population.
Mexico Sees Sign of Hope for Monarch Butterflies
 Mark Stevenson
Experts in Mexico said there's a tentative sign of hope for the mass migration of monarch butterflies, whose numbers dropped to the lowest level ever last year. The head of Mexico's nature reserves said the first butterflies have been seen entering Mexico earlier than usual this year.
First Gay Marriage Celebrated in Coahuila, Mexico
 Ricardo Acero
On Sept. 1, Coahuila became the second Mexican state to approve gay marriage and to recognize the legal rights of homosexual couples to benefits like healthcare and the right to adopt children. Last weekend, the first same-sex couple tied the knot in the northeastern state.
Mexico Gives Permanent Residency to Rescued Cubans
 Lizbeth Diaz
Mexico will free 14 Cuban migrants rescued by its navy this month and give them permanent residency. The government originally said the refugees would be deported after they were intercepted off the Yucatan peninsula, badly sunburned and dehydrated after weeks adrift at sea.
Slim Back On Top, But Dealing with Telecoms Reform
 Allan Wall
Mexico's telecoms reform was not initially welcomed by Carlos Slim, but his interests are not limited to the telecoms business. Through his Grupo Carso conglomerate, Slim has holdings in real estate, retailing, finance and banking, mining, airlines and other fields.
Cruise Ships Steer Away from Cabo, to Puerto Vallarta
 Marie Callan
With Mexico's Baja peninsula still recovering from Hurricane Odile, Princess Cruises has become the first cruise line to cancel a port call to Cabo San Lucas. Its 1,970-passenger Coral Princess, which was scheduled to stop in Los Cabos on September 26, will now dock in Puerto Vallarta.
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