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Low Oil Prices: Mexico Mulls Scaling Back Energy Bids
 Laurence Iliff
The recent plunge in oil prices is prompting Mexico’s government to consider scaling back the initial bidding for its momentous plans to reopen its oil and gas industry to private companies. Industry officials believe lower oil prices won’t turn off the major oil companies.
Mexico, Israel Sign Research & Development Agreement
 Ari Yashar
Israel and Mexico have reached an industrial research and development agreement, putting the nations in position to further advance their bilateral ties on a variety of projects. The agreement should pave the way for Israel to advance similar ties with other LatAm countries.
Carnival to Offer Extended Mexican Riviera Cruises
 TravelPulse.com
Carnival Cruise Lines will offer a series of 10- and 14-day voyages on six different cruise ships in 2015-16. The earliest longer length voyage available is the 13-day Mexican Riviera cruise aboard the Carnival Miracle, which includes an overnight call in Puerto Vallarta.
Santana Adds Guadalajara Show to 'Corazon' Tour
 AFP
Latin rock superstar 'Santana' has announced that the band will extend the 'Corazon' tour through Europe, the southern United States, and Mexico. The Mexico dates include Monterrey, Mexico City, and Guadalajara, where the band will play with fellow arena-fillers 'Journey.'
European Union Suspends Horsemeat Imports From Mexico
 Richard Dangler
The European Commission has suspended the import of horsemeat from Mexico to the European Union due to food safety concerns. The decision has huge implications on the future use of horses for human consumption, and also for the slaughtering industry in North America.
Mexico Paves the Way for Sale of 132 GMO Products
 TelesurTV.net
Mexico's 'Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks' has approved the sale and consumption of 132 genetically modified products – half of them being corn as well as cotton, soy, and other crops - paving the way for approval by the Mexican government.
App Cuts D.F. Emergency Response Time By Half
 The News
Mexico City’s government recently announced the smartphone application '066CDMX,' which aims to improve on the current emergency system by cutting the time it takes to receive emergency assistance from the police, firefighters, or rescue personnel in half.
Mexico City Eases Transgender's Bureaucratic Procedure
 Nadia Sanders
Thanks to a new reform by Mexico City's Legislative Assembly, transgenders will soon be able to register their gender change by paying just $58 pesos - about $4 - and will receive their new birth certificate within five days after submitting the application.
Mexico Giving Free Digital TV's to Millions of Voters
 Vice News
Mexico's government is handing out 13 million digital TV's to poor Mexicans who are already subscribed in federal welfare programs. The handout is part of a telecom reform package passed by Mexico's congress, but critics say the program is a blatant electioneering ploy.
Texas to Add 4000 New Cameras Along Mexican Border
 David Saleh Rauf
The Texas Dept. of Public Safety is set to more than triple the number of surveillance cameras along the Mexico border. This 'next phase' of enforcement will also include the hiring of 600 additional troopers and the expansion of aircraft surveillance along the border.
Bill to Increase Minimum Wage Presented to Congress
 Garcia & Alper
On Friday, President Pena Nieto presented a bill to Mexico's lower house that represents the first step towards a possible increase in the country's low minimum wage. The measure is part of his bid to boost economic growth and the purchasing power of low-income Mexicans.
Uber Teams Up With Carlos Slim to Lure Mexico Riders
 Patricia Laya
Uber Technologies, a ridesharing service which uses a smartphone application to arrange transportation between riders and drivers, is teaming up billionaire Carlos Slim's America Movil to help the car-booking app reach more consumers’ mobile phones in Latin America.
Kardashian’s 'Break The Internet' Pic is Now a Piñata
 Carmen M. Llona
She might not have broken the Internet, but you can break Kim Kardashian for candy if you hop over to Reynosa, Mexico. Pinateria Ramirez has made a piñata of Kardashian's infamous ASSet using the 'Break The Internet' pose from Paper Magazine's November cover.
Legal U.S. Weed May Be Undercutting Mexican Marijuana
 John Burnett
As more US states legalize marijuana, an interesting consequence is coming about: US grown weed is increasingly being smuggled into Mexico, instead of the other way around. Smugglers buy high-potency pot in Colorado and smuggle it into Mexico for sale to high-end consumers.
'Miss BumBum' Contest - Seeking Mexico's Best Behinds
 Fox News Latino
Now that Brazil has crowned its 2014 'Miss BumBum' winner, cast your eyes toward Mexico, where a group of gorgeous Mexicanas will flaunt their well-shaped tushes for their version of the notorious competition to find the most attractive female bottom is just getting started.
Canceled Train Deal Costs Mexico $16 Million (So Far)
 Adrian Wan
Mexico has compensated the Chinese consortium with over $16 million after it cancelled the rail contract the group was awarded in November. Relations between the group and the Mexican government remain harmonious, but they have yet to reach a final figure for restitution.
Carlos Slim to Invest $4 Billion in Mexico in 2015
 EFE
Carlos Slim, the world's second richest man, plans to invest $4 billion in Mexico in 2015. The funds will be invested in subsidiaries operating in different industries, including telecommunications, industrial infrastructure, real estate, retailing, construction, and mining.
Robert Plant Heads 2015 'Vive Latino' Music Festival
 Judy Cantor-Navas
The three day Mexico City music festival 'Vive Latino' is coming back in March 2015, and is bringing in some serious international talent. Headlining the 16th edition of this incredible event is former Led Zeppelin frontman 'Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters.'
Tips for Quicker Holiday Border Crossing Experience
 CBP.gov
US Customs and Border Protection officials are anticipating an increase in border traffic as the holiday season approaches. As a result, the agency is offering a number of tips to travelers to expedite the border crossing experience and travel beyond the border zone.
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