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Over 1,600 Couples Tie The Knot in Mass Wedding in D.F.
 EFE
A total of 1,609 couples got married in a mass Valentine's Day wedding this weekend in the Zocalo, Mexico City's largest plaza, as relatives and friends looked on. The civil ceremony was accompanied by performances by different bands in the Mexican capital's historic downtown district.
Drop in Oil Prices Forces Mexico to Slash 2015 Budget
 Fox News Latino
The drop in oil prices has forced Mexico's government to slash $8.4 billion from its 2015 budget. While low oil prices are bad for Pemex and Mexico's budget, they could potentially lift the broader economy if they lead to growth in the neighboring U.S., Mexico's largest trading partner.
Mexico's INAPAM Card Offers Senior Citizens Discounts
 mexperience.com
Mexico's INAPAM card is offered to all Mexicans and foreign residents who are 60 years of age or older and enables them to enjoy discounts on a whole range of goods and services including food, medicines, transportation, clothing, recreational and leisure activities.
Nissan Helps Mexican Auto Dealers Make U.S. Inroads
 Doron Levin
Nissan Motor Co., the leading seller of cars in Mexico, is helping large Mexican dealer groups to buy Nissan stores in Houston, Los Angeles and in the San Francisco bay area. The strategy is using the expertise of Nissan dealers in Mexico to court more Hispanic consumers in the US.
 Special Offer: Land & Cabin Packages for $59,000 USD
 Wayne Franklin
Tierra Alta, the mountain cabin development in El Tuito, less than an hour from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has announced a one-time special offer of $59,000 USD for a 1,600 square meter lot with a one bedroom, one bathroom cabin measuring about 50 square meters with a large deck.
Mexican Border a Major Entry Point for Cuban Migrants
 Mike Clary
Although a homemade raft overloaded with desperate people is the most enduring image of the decades-long migration to the U.S. from Cuba, that is not the way most Cubans without visas now arrive. Most simply walk across the Mexican border.
Mexico Sets Automobile Production Record
 EFE
A record 266,424 automobiles were produced in Mexico in January, up 6.8 percent from the same month in 2014, according to the Mexican Automotive Industry Association. Growth in automobile output 'was bolstered by the plants that started operations last year,' the AMIA said.
Corporate Mexico: TV Azteca Telenovelas Selling Milk
 Patricia Laya
Mexico's second-biggest broadcaster, TV Azteca, is taking advantage of hits that reach an average of 65 million viewers a week to encourage marketers to pay for their products to appear or be featured in soap operas and reality-television shows.
59.7% of Mexico's Aspiring Teachers Fail Selection Exam
 LAHT.com
Well over half – 59.7 percent – of the 16,283 applicants for more than 5,000 open teaching positions in Mexico's public schools received failing scores in the second round of competitive examinations, according to a statement made by the Mexican government last week.
MEXLend Provides 2015 Mexico Real Estate Trends Summary
 Terence L. Reilly
There have been a lot of changes on the real estate landscape in Mexico over the last decade, but what are the major trends we'll be seeing in Mexican real estate for 2015? Puerto Vallarta based MEXLend offers an overview of some of the most influential trends in the marketplace.
As US Legalization Spreads, Mexican 'Mota' Takes a Dive
 Ioan Grillo
In 2014, the US Border Patrol saw a plunge in seizures of pot heading northward. Its agents nabbed 1.9 million pounds of ganja, a 24% reduction compared with the 2.5 million seized in 2011 — before Colorado and Washington State first voted to legalize recreational marijuana.
Mexico Offers Retirees a Wide Range of Lifestyle Choices
 investopedia.com
At nearly 2 million square kilometers, Mexico offers a wide range of lifestyle choices for retirees – from quaint colonial villages to vibrant beach towns. If you're thinking about Mexico for your retirement destination, here are five cities/regions worth considering.
Tequila is Actually Proven to Help Weight Loss
 Ashley Fern
Based on a recent study, tequila can aid in weight loss. Yes, you read that correctly. Tequila will help you lose weight. Not only will it assist in the weight loss process, but it will also help to lower blood sugar. This is amazing news for people suffering from type-2 Diabetes.
Denise Garcia First to Hold 'Miss Bumbum Mexico' Title
 Yara Simon
Denise Garcia has been named the first Miss Bumbum in Mexico, and she won't be the last. The competition, which was adapted from the popular Brazilian pageant, ended on the last weekend of January, and now Garcia is able to say she has the best butt in Mexico.
Hasbro Pays Mexico $65 Million Tax Settlement
 Alexandra Alper
Following a probe into the company for possible tax avoidance, last week the world's No. 2 toymaker, Hasbro Inc, paid $65 million to Mexican tax authorities in a settlement. The deal resolves outstanding tax assessments for all open years from 2000 to 2013.
Mexico Offering Amnesty to Undocumented Foreigners
 Angela Kocherga
Rather than facing deportation, foreigners who don't have documents are getting a chance to legalize their status under a temporary program. The Mexican government is allowing undocumented foreigners who come forward to 'legalize' their status without paying a fine.
McDonald's Facebook Post Sparks Backlash in Mexico
 Nicky Woolf
McDonald's Mexico posted an ad in Spanish saying 'tamales are a thing of the past' and touting the McBurrito one day after El Dia de la Candelaria, a Mexican holiday typically celebrated with the traditional food. The post caused immediate uproar on social media.
How Much Money Do You Need To Retire in Mexico?
 Jean Folger
More and more Americans are retiring abroad to enjoy better weather, new experiences and relaxed lifestyles, as well as access to affordable healthcare and a lower cost of living. A comfortable life in Mexico can be remarkably affordable. Here's what you can expect to pay.
150 Sea Turtles Found Dead in Mexican Pacific Lagoon
 Associated Press
Cold temperatures are suspected of killing some 150 sea turtles found in a lagoon of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. Investigators with the federal environmental protection agency said the green sea turtles were found in the Ojo de Liebre lagoon, on the Pacific side of Baja California Sur.
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