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Pope Teases 'Noisy' Mexicans in New Year Address
 AFP
Pope Francis ushered in 2015 in typical style, launching an appeal for an end to war before playfully teasing the many Mexicans in the crowd at St Peter's Square. 'I see there are lots of Mexicans in the crowd and I salute them,' he said. 'Oh, they're noisy these Mexicans!'
Mexico's 2014 Oil Production Was Lowest on Record
 Bloomberg
As state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos prepares for an influx of foreign investment, Mexico's oil production last year was its lowest on record, having fallen by almost 1 million barrels daily since a 2004 peak. Production was forcast to be 2.35 million barrels a day for 2014.
More Monarchs Return to Mexico, But Now Face Cold
 Mark Stevenson
More Monarch butterflies appear to have made the flight from the US and Canada to their winter nesting ground in western Mexico, raising hopes after their number dropped to a record low last year. But experts fear that unusually cold temperatures will threaten the insects.
Mexico Triples Phone Surveillance on Citizens
 TelesurTV.com
Since Peña Nieto took office two years ago, Mexico's national intelligence body has carried out 3 times more phone tappings than were implemented during Calderon's entire administration. The striking growth is due to a series of reforms approved during Calderon's presidency.
US Border Apprehensions of Mexicans at Historic Low
 PewResearch.org
For the first time on record, in 2014, more non-Mexicans than Mexicans were apprehended at US borders, according an analysis of more than 60 years of Border Patrol data. About 229,000 Mexicans were apprehended in fiscal year 2014 compared with 257,000 non-Mexicans.
Ban on Political Proselytizing in Mexico's Churches
 EFE
Mexico's Federal Electoral Tribunal upheld a law preventing priests from speaking out in favor of one political candidate or party over another during worship services. Religious leaders are also barred from speaking out against the country's laws or institutions in public.
Mexico Was Latin America's Biggest Exporter in 2014
 The News
Mexico reported the largest dollar increase in exports throughout Latin America this year and grew more than the global average. The increase was attributed to a 6 percent increase in sales to the United States, which represents 80 percent of the Mexican export market.
 Crop Circles Appear on Christmas Eve in Texcoco, Mexico
 Inquisitr.com
Some barley fields in Mexico’s Texcoco region were garnered with strange sprawling crop circle designs overnight on Christmas Eve. Although less sophisticated than hundreds of other examples of the phenomenon, the designs brought a Christmas morning surprise to the region.
Mexico's $37 Million Plan to Save Endangered Vaquita
 Associated Press
Mexican authorities are proposing a $37 million plan to ban gillnet fishing in most of the upper Gulf of California to save the critically endangered vaquita marina, the world's smallest porpoise. The gulf is the only place on Earth where these mammals are found.
United Nations to Approve Mexico Peacekeeping Support
 The News
The announced participation of Mexican Armed Forces in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations was well-received by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, who agreed that Mexico’s aid will contribute to the brave work being done in favor of international peace and security.
Mexico Deports Over 100K Central Americans in 2014
 TelesurTV.net
As several Mexican politicians continue to criticize the United States for deporting thousands of people each year, Mexico’s deportations of Central Americans increased by 53.3 percent in 2014. This year, 104,253 Central Americans were deported from Mexico.
Southwest Plans to Wrestle Mexico Market From United
 CentreForAviation.com
Southwest is taking aim at United in Houston, arguing that United should relinquish some of the route rights it holds to destinations in Mexico so that they can gain access to those markets. A new international terminal at Houston Hobby is set for completion in 2015.
Tuna Economics: It Pays To Be a Mexican Tuna Rancher
 Robert Ferris
The overfishing and increasing scarcity of Pacific bluefin tuna has created an opportunity for Mexican 'tuna ranchers' who catch young fish, fatten them up, and sell them to the global sushi market. Mexico is one of the world's largest harvesters of Pacific bluefin tuna.
Real Estate Negotiation Institute Comes to Mexico
 John K. Glaab
Cabo San Lucas was the first venue for classes leading to the Certified Negotiation Expert designation. The classes, sponsored by MLS/BCS and the Global Mexico Institute, were offered in Mexico for the first time and delivered by Tom Hayman, the Founder and CEO of the Institute.
Mexican Tycoon Carlos Slim's Net Worth Slipped in 2014
 Dolia Estevez
It was not the best year for Carlos Slim Helu. During 2014 the Mexican telecom mogul went from temporarily reclaiming the world’s richest person title to third place on the Forbes list. Over a period of three months his net worth plunged from $86.2 billion to $71.4 billion.
Colombian Medical Advice Website Expands into Mexico
 EFE
The Colombian website '1doc3,' allows users to ask questions from medical specialists about health issues, and get free and confidential advice online. The site has already been visited by more than 100,000 people since its expansion into Mexico in November 2014.
Agreement Allows Architects to Work Across Borders
 Dezeen Magazine
Architectural licensing bodies in the US, Canada, and Mexico have finalized an agreement that will allow registered architects to work across all three countries. The new agreement means architects need only be licensed in their home country to work across the continent.
Plunging Prices Muddy Mexico's Oil Field Openings
 Garcia and Graham
The allure of investing in the historic opening of Mexico's energy sector has been dimmed by the plummeting price of crude oil, putting pressure on the government to offer bigger incentives to private investors in the first major round of contracts up for grabs.
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