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Tijuana Hosted 43rd Annual AMPI Conference & Meeting
 John K. Glaab
During the 43rd Annual Conference of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals held in Tijuana, October 21-25, 2014, an International Real Estate Summit was announced. It is scheduled to be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in June of 2015.
8 Year-Old Contracts Mexico's 1st Case of Chikungunya
 Gomez and Graham
The government of the state of Chiapas, Mexico has reported that an 8 year-old girl has contracted the country's first domestic case of the mosquito-borne viral disease 'chikungunya.' Chiapas borders Guatemala, where eight cases of the virus were confirmed in September.
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Set to Open December 2014
 Globe News Wire
How would you like to spend your winter vacation in a brand-new all inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - while saving up to 60 percent? Playa Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the upcoming opening of Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, with Grand Opening Savings for a limited time.
 Mexico to Host 2015 Latin America Restaurant Awards
 The Malay Mail Online
After being held the last 2 two years in Peru, 'Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants' awards will be moving to Mexico in 2015. The move marks a shift that highlights what top chefs around the world are predicting: Mexican cuisine will become the most influential in the world.
Cirque du Soleil to Open Theme Park in Nayarit, Mexico
 Mary Forgione
Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil has partnered with resort developer Grupo Vidanta to open a first-of-its kind theme park in Nuevo Vallarta. The park will feature a common storyline, performances by Cirque artists, and an outdoor arena for as many as 5,000 spectators.
PGA & Lorena Ochoa Invt'l Tee Off in Mexico This Week
 Richard Dangler
Golf in Mexico gets a big boost this week with both the LPGA and PGA Tour playing events there. The PGA's OHL Classic at Mayakoba will feature some of golf's biggest names in the Caribbean, while the sport's top women tee off in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Mexico City.
Tweeting Gone Wild: Birdwatching at Las Alamandas
 Ed Placidi
Mexico's Costalegre is home to about 270 species of birds. Las Alamandas' bird watching tours are individually planned to fulfill each guest's expectations and preferences. On the excursions, guests may hike forest trails, visit sweet-water lagoons and sail to island rookeries.
Report: Money Laundering Up 72% in Mexico in 2014
 TeleurTV.net
Money laundering has grown significantly in the last year according to a recent report by Mexico’s State Treasury. According to the report, in the third quarter of 2014, authorities reviewed 52 allegations of money laundering - up 72 percent from the same period of 2013.
U.S. Donates Two Endangered Condors to Mexico City Zoo
 Sandra Dibble
A binational effort to save the California condor has led to the establishment of the first Mexican breeding program for the endangered bird at the Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City. The US donated two of the birds for the program from the San Diego and Santa Barbara zoos.
Jalisco Researching Drug Tests at Roadside Checkpoints
 Maricarmen Rello
Given the decline in alcohol related traffic accidents in 2014, Jalisco's Ministry of Health has proposed 'rapid' drug testing in addition to the breathalyzer tests during the 'Operation Lifesaving' roadside checkpoint campaign, and at the scene of accidents, throughout the state.
9th Hook the Cure Tournament Reels in $420,000 USD
 Gary Green
The Ninth Annual Hook the Cure event, held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was highlighted by festivities, celebrity appearances, auctions and an awards gala. A bevy of people from all over the world supported the event, which netted $420,000 USD for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Southwest Airlines to Serve Vallarta Out Of California
 Terry Maxon
Yesterday, Southwest Airlines filed an application with the US Department of Transportation to launch non-stop service to Puerto Vallarta, out of Orange County, California beginning June 7, 2015. The carrier also announced plans to add two more int'l destinations in 2015.
United States Banks Closing Mexican Business Accounts
 Sandra Dibble
A growing number of Tijuana businesses are facing closure of their US bank accounts as financial institutions are under pressure to limit US dollar deposits from Mexico. As the holiday season approaches and Americans are coming down, what are companies to do with the cash?
Mexico Wants its Artifacts in Bonhams Auction Returned
 Associated Press
The Mexican government said that a quarter of the pre-Hispanic artifacts listed for sale in a New York Bonhams auction catalog are fakes. They have asked Bonhams to withdraw the pieces, however it will take legal steps to win the return of Mexico's other, genuine artifacts.
Mexico to be 1st Country to Get Dengue Vaccine
 Richard Dangler
Mexico will be the first nation in the world to get the new dengue vaccine according to the French manufacturer of the drug. Sanofi Pasteur hopes to have to have 40 or 50 million doses ready to distribute to countries that request it by the first half of next year.
AT&T Buys Mexico's Third Largest Wireless Provider
 Bloomberg
AT&T, the second-largest US mobile-phone carrier, is gaining 8.6 million subscribers by purchasing Mexico's third-largest wireless operator 'Iusacell.' The company agreed earlier this year to buy DirecTV, the satellite-TV service provider in the US and Latin America.
Mexico Scraps High-Speed Rail Project Won By China
 Tim Johnson
Perceptions that Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto rewarded friends with a share of a multi-billion-dollar high-speed rail contract won by a Chinese-led consortium has led to a stunning decision by the Mexican government to scrap the deal and start over with new bidding.
'Love Boat' Cast Reunites for Cruise Line's Anniversary
 CruiseCritic.co.uk
The original cast of 'The Love Boat' gathered for a star-studded ceremony kicking off the 50th anniversary festivities for Princess Cruises. The line has announced a special Mexico cruise that will visit many of the ports made famous by the show, including Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico is a Better Option for NFL Games than London
 Damon Salvadore
England is the only country the NFL plays regular season games in other than the United States. But the people of Mexico love their American football, so why would the league play games on an entirely separate continent when they can just simply play south of the border?
Alaska Begins New Portland to Puerto Vallarta Service
 BanderasNews.com
Alaska Airlines began service from Portland to two cities in Mexico this week. The airline is offering new nonstop flights to Puerto Vallarta, which started November 4th and continue through April 26, 2015; and flights to Los Cabos start November 20 and continue through April 27, 2015.
US Helping Mexico Law Students Prepare for Oral Trials
 Sandra Dibble
The University of San Diego is collaborating with Mexico's National Autonomous University to prepare law professors and students for Mexico's transition to US-style oral trials. The idea is to teach them the skills they need to function in their new criminal justice system.
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