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Chilangos Participate in 'No Pants Subway Ride' 2015
 John Thomas
Hundreds of people in Mexico City shed their pants and skirts last Sunday to take part in the 'No Pants Subway Ride.' The annual prank, held just for laughs, has become a global celebration of bare thighs designed to add a little humor to other 'Tube' riders' day.
'The Interview' Hits Mexican Theaters February 6th
 Richard Dangler
On Feb. 6th, Sony Pictures will release 'The Interview,' starring Seth Rogen and James Franco, in 200 movie theaters across Mexico. Although the release is modest by Mexican standards, the controversial movie gets an added boost when it debuts across the UK on the same day.
Mexicali Stops Gay Couple's Marriage Ceremony - Again
 Sandra Dibble
It would have been the first City Hall wedding for a same-sex couple in Baja California, a civil ceremony carried out under an order from Mexico’s Supreme Court. But the doors to the municipal building were closed, and the wedding was suspended - for the third time.
Mexico Proposes Historic Crude Oil Swap With US
 Ana Isabel Martinez
Mexico's state oil company, Petroleos Mexicanos has set out a plan to import up to 100,000 barrels a day of light crude from the US, in exchange for heavier Mexican crude for processing at US refineries. Pemex would use the imports to boost local gasoline and diesel output.
Second Cirque du Soleil Project in Mexico Announced
 Bryen Dunn
Grupo Vidanta, the largest and most luxurious group of resort properties in Mexico, celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, and 2015 is shaping up to be another grand year of expansion, especially in Nuevo Vallarta, where a Cirque du Soleil theme park is being developed.
Internet Abuzz With False Report of Hijacked PV Flight
 Ricardo Acero
Canadian airline operator WestJet Airlines confirmed that a rumor that WestJet flight 2154 from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was hijacked Saturday afternoon is completely false. The rumor stemmed from a tweet by the flight-tracking website Flightradar24.com.
Mexico Pledges Tireless Aid for US-Cuba Rapprochement
 EFE
A day after Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto congratulated Barack Obama on his 'daring decision' to restore links with Cuba after a breach of more than 50 years, he vowed that Mexico 'will be a tireless promoter' of good relations between Washington and Havana.
Better Money, Competition for Female Boxers in Mexico
 Sandra Larriva
As women’s boxing in the US takes a plunge, female pugilists often look outside their home base for better opportunities. Some female boxing champions are taking their chances in Mexico where there is better competition, bigger prize-money, and the fights are televised.
For Wal-Mart in Mexico, Bodega Format Trumps Big Box
 Amy Guthrie
Wal-Mart Mexico is tackling its biggest competition of all: the street vendors, tianguis markets, and small stores that account for over half of Mexico's grocery sales. The Bodega Aurrera Express requires 3% of the area of a Wal-Mart and resembles an oversize mom & pop shop.
Fourth Quarter 2014 Mexico Resort Real Estate Report
 John K. Glaab
In the Settlement Company's 4th Quarter 2014 Mexico Resort Real Estate Update, John K. Glaab tells us about the three major real estate events that took place at the end of the year, and shares news from Mexico's NAFTA team commenting on the US-Canada-Mexico relationship.
Mexico City Mayor Orders All Cabs Painted 'Pepto' Pink
 Tracy Wilkinson
Every few years, Mexico City’s taxi owners are required to repaint their cars a designated color, but this year’s selection of 'Pepto-Bismol' pink has led to more than the usual protestations - and not just by the cabbies but also by anyone with a sense of urban aesthetics.
 Calgary Mother Saves Couple from Drowning in Cancun
 CTVNews.ca
A Calgary mother is being called a hero after she was the only person to swim out and rescue a Montreal couple from drowning in Mexico. Tamara Loiselle, a 42-year-old single mother of two, relied on her strong swimming skills as she battled huge waves to save the couple.
Obama Discusses Cuba and Immigration with Peña Nieto
 Banderas News
US President Barack Obama and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto met at the White House on Tuesday for Obama's first face-to-face gathering with a Latin American leader since he announced his plans last month to normalize diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Mexico Ranked World’s Third Best Place To Retire
 InternationalLiving.com
International Living's 'Global Retirement Index' strives to give you an indication of the relative strengths and weaknesses of the best bang-for-your buck retirement destinations. Their team of correspondents ranked Mexico as the third most attractive option on the planet.
Dunkin’ Donuts to Open Over 100 Restaurants in Mexico
 Ron Ruggless
Dunkin’ Donuts has announced plans to open more than 100 restaurants throughout Mexico, including stores in Jalisco state. The agreement marks a return to Mexico for Dunkin’, which had a presence in the country from 1992 to 2009, with just over 100 restaurants at its peak.
Mexican Gov't Says No More Fuel Price Hikes in 2015
 Xinhua
According to a statement by Mexico's finance ministry, a 1.9-percent hike in fuel prices announced on January 1st will be the last price increase for 2015. The 1.9 percent increase is below the 3 percent to 4 percent inflation rate forecast for 2015.
Domestic Long-Distance Call Fees Eliminated in Mexico
 Karol Garcia
In mid-December, Mexico's Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones adopted provisions to ensure that telephone service providers comply with the obligation to refrain from collecting domestic long distance charges from users as of January 1, 2015.
Mexican Companies Poised for Profit on Cuba Opening
 Nacha Cattan
US cruise lines and hoteliers aren't the only potential beneficiaries from a thaw in relations with Cuba. Many Mexican businesses would benefit from an end of the 1960 Cuban trade embargo and the island's possible transition into a desirable Caribbean destination.
Obama to Host Mexican President at the Oval Office
 AFP
For one of his first meetings of the New Year, US President Barack Obama will host Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto in the Oval Office on Tuesday, January 6th. The objective of the meeting is to strengthen ties between the North American neighbors.
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