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Economic Solvency Requirement for Resident Visas Lowered
 Oscar Magaña León
The Mexican Foreign Relations Secretary published on Friday, October 10th new guidelines to issue visas. These guidelines will replace the current ones for Visas issued at Mexican consulates outside of Mexico, and will be applicable starting October 17, 2014.
111,000 Gallons of Fuel Stolen From Pemex Recovered
 EFE
Security forces in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas have recovered more than 110,960 gallons of diesel stolen from Pemex. Theft of fuel from Pemex pipelines is common, resulting in financial losses totaling some $5 billion annually according to the state-owned oil company.
San Francisco to Vote on Imitating Mexico’s Soda Tax
 Heather Knight
Voters could make San Francisco the first place in the US to adopt a soda tax after similar efforts in dozens of other cities and states have fizzled. Proponents of the Proposition point to Mexico’s early results as proof that a similar tax should be adopted in the US.
Mexico's New Dreamliner Presidential Plane Delivered
 EFE
Mexico's new Boeing-787 Dreamliner presidential plane was staged on the runway of a military airbase near Mexico City for several hours on Friday. After formal delivery was accepted, the aircraft immediately departed to be equipped for Pena Nieto's use starting in 2015.
Carlos Slim and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to Partner
 Dolia Estevez
Mexican Tycoon Carlos Slim and Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg are discussing ways of joining together to bring the Internet to everybody on the planet. The endeavor would be more philanthropic than business venture and would partner with Slim’s charitable foundations.
Mexican Researcher Detects Ebola Using Microfluidics
 IANS
Ebola can be quickly detected using microfluidics according to a specialist in biomedical engineering at the Ibero-American University in Mexico. And the good news is, it supposedly does away with the need for visits to hospitals and clinics as tests can be done at home.
Third Quarter 2014 Mexico Resort Real Estate Report
 John K. Glaab
In the Settlement Company's 3rd Quarter 2014 Mexico Resort Real Estate Newsletter, John K. Glaab gives us an insider's look at the Hurricane Odile clean up efforts in Baja California Sur, and gives us updates on the Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Puerto Vallarta real estate markets.
Couple Returns to Pay for Objects Looted After Odile
 Margarita Rojas
A couple who participated in looting the Los Cabos Costco after Hurricane Odile returned to pay for goods they had stolen. Apparently the couple realized the error of their ways when a video began circulating online where the two could be seen looting the store.
Mexico Ramps Up Tax Avoidance Probe of Multinationals
 Alper and Gardner
Mexican authorities plan to ramp up a tax avoidance probe of major multinationals to scour for evidence of evasion, officials said this week. The world's largest household products maker, Procter & Gamble, and No. 2 toymaker, Hasbro, are at the heart of the investigation.
Four Casino Gaming Licenses Suspended in Mexico City
 G3Newswire.com
The licenses of four casinos in Mexico City have been suspended in a major operation involving members of the Interior Ministry and local police forces. The news comes at a time when new gaming legislation is being put before the Lower House of Deputies for approval.
 Carlos Slim Pledges to Hire Workers With Disabilities
 Patricia Laya
Mexico's richest man is pledging to hire workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and asking others to join him. Carlos Slim joins 'Best Buddies' founder Anthony Shriver in introducing a global campaign to highlight the benefits of hiring the handicapped.
Mexico Lawmakers Push for Nationwide Bullfighting Ban
 Telesur
On Tuesday, senators from the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico and the National Action Party presented a bill for broader animal rights to the Mexican congress. The measure includes a nationwide ban on bullfighting, cockfighting, and the use of animals in circuses.
Mexico to Launch Website Stressing Sportfishing Rules
 Sandra Dibble
The Mexican government has announced a new website aimed at helping tourists understand the steps required to fish legally in its waters. It will be designed towards clarifying the requirements of the country's federal agencies including customs, fisheries, and immigration.
'Purgatorio' Screened in Tijuana Next to Border Fence
 Rodrigo Reyes
Mexico City's non-fiction filmmaker Rodrigo Reyes recounts playing his latest feature in Tijuana and ponders the real-world value of issue-driven documentaries. 'Purgatorio: A Journey Into the Heart of the Border' was released in theaters last weekend in New York City.
Carnival Kicks Off New, Year-Round Cruises to Mexico
 Gene Sloan
Industry giant Carnival is officially back in the business of year-round sailings to the Mexican Riviera. The 24-ship line's 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle is kicking off the first of these three-port, seven-night voyages today, all of which include Puerto Vallarta.
Realtors Gather in Guadalajara for 23rd Annual AMPI Foro
 John K. Glaab
More than 700 attended the 23rd Annual FORO of the Guadalajara Section of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals. Most of those in the audience were from the Guadalajara region. Others came from Baja California Sur, Mexico City, Michoacán, Tabasco, and Zacatecas.
Prince Charles To Visit Mexico on Dia de los Muertos
 Richard Palmer
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit the world’s first Cornish pasty museum in Mexico during a tour of the Latin American country in November. The royal couple will mark the Day of the Dead public holiday at the Cornish cemetery in Real del Monte, Mexico.
Companies in Mexico Find Healthy Snacks a Tough Sell
 Amy Guthrie
Companies trying to launch healthier snack options in Mexico, where the government has cracked down on junk food through taxes and advertising restrictions, are finding that there is a negative connotation for 'light' products in the country, making them a very tough sell.
It's 'Curtains' for the World's Oldest Touring Circus
 Nathaniel Janowitz
The world's oldest continually touring circus called it 'curtains' last Sunday in Mexico City. The circus, founded in 1888 and playing to audiences all over Mexico ever since, shut down due to dwindling revenues and shrinking audiences since the ban on animals in circuses.
Mexlend, Alaska Announce Los Cabos Rebuilding Loans
 Marie Callan
As Mexico's leading residential mortgage brokerage, MEXLend has closed a number of home loans in the Los Cabos area this year. So when Hurricane Odile made landfall near Cabo San Lucas and caused widespread damage, they found a way to contribute to the rebuilding efforts.
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