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Julio Iglesias Pays Homage to Mexico's Great Songwriters
 Latin Times
It's been over a decade since Julio Iglesias last released a Spanish-language album with 'Divorcio' in 2003. Now, 12 years later, the romantic crooner from Spain will release 'Mexico,' his new studio album that pays homage to Mexico's greatest songwriters, on September 25.
Global Mexico Real Estate Institute Coming to Vallarta
 John K. Glaab
Global Mexico, an organization that was created last year to bring professional education to real estate agents in Mexico, will be offering Banderas Bay area realtors a Certified International Negotiation Expert class at the Holiday Inn Express in Puerto Vallarta, October 19-20.
'Un Gallo' Racked Up $4.4M Over Labor Day Weekend in US
 BanderasNews.com
'Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos,' a Mexican animated film about a plucky rooster facing off against a cruel rancher, was a stealth winner at an otherwise lackluster U.S. Labor Day Weekend box office, raking in an impressive $4.4 million over the four-day holiday.
New Infrastructure Plan Could Help Build Mexico's Future
 upenn.edu
Over the past decade, Mexico's manufacturing output has steadily increased in the automotive and electronic sectors, yet it ranks 64 of 148 countries in terms of infrastructure, according to the Global Competitiveness Index of the World Economic Forum.
13-Year-Old Mexican College Grad Still a 'Normal Girl'
 LAHT.com
13-year-old Dafne Almazan Anaya received her bachelor's degree in psychology from The Talent Attention Center (CEDAT) in Mexico City last Thursday, snatching the title of world's youngest psychology graduate away from 16-year-old brother Andrew.
Need for Safe Border Common Ground, Texas Gov. Says
 Dallas Morning News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Monday that the most 'pleasant and biggest surprise' during his three-day visit with high-ranking Mexican officials was hearing their willingness to help Texas secure the border.
Colombia Seizes 1 Metric Ton of Cocaine Bound for Mexico
 Associated Press
Authorities in Colombia seized over 1 metric ton of cocaine disguised as printer ink and destined for Mexico. Officers at Bogota's El Dorado airport were tipped off when a drug-sniffing Labrador named Mona detected the narcotics hidden in boxes bound for Sinaloa.
Ice Age Human Remains Shed Light on Ancient Migrations
 ancient-origins.net
Scientists at the Institute of Anthropological Research at UNAM have been analyzing human remains found in the underwater caves and cenotes of Tulum, and say they are evidence of the earliest human settlements in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.
Mexico Hopes to Give Chinese a Shot of Organic Tequila
 Jason Margolis
Now that the Mexican government has negotiated an end to Beijing's ban on the liquor, China could soon become the second-largest export market for tequila. Jalisco tequila producers are hoping their high-end products will appeal to Chinese consumers.
AMPI Historic Centers Symposium in San Miguel de Allende
 John K. Glaab
San Miguel de Allende, declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations, was the ideal location for The Mexican Association of Real estate Professionals (AMPI) to stage its Fourth Annual Symposium of Historic Centers and World Heritage Cities.
Texas Governor to Visit Mexico, Meet With President
Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott will travel to Mexico City on Sunday to meet with Mexican officials in his first international trip as governor. Abbott and a small delegation of Texas officials are scheduled to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto and other Mexican officials.
Jalisco Produces 55,000 Tons of Coconut Per Year
 BanderasNews.com
The Mexican State of Jalisco stands out as one of the leading producers of coconut nationwide, with an area of plantations on the southern coast of the state and a total of 2,840 hectares of coconut trees that produce more than 55,000 tons per year.
Puerto Vallarta May Soon Have Mexico's Largest Aquarium
 Vallarta Opina
A private investor plans to build Mexico's largest and most modern aquarium at Puerto Vallarta's Maritime Terminal. According to API General Director, Miguel Angel Garcia Beltran, once the final design is submitted and approved, construction could begin in the first half of 2016.
InterNations 2015 Survey: Expats Feel at Home in Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
InterNations has just released its Expat Insider Survey for 2015, which ranks the best countries for expats based on their experiences living abroad. When it comes to 'Ease of Settling In,' friendly and welcoming Mexico took first place for the second year in a row.
Immigration Shift Shows India, China Outpacing Mexico
 Associated Press
Immigrants from China and India have overtaken Mexicans as the largest groups coming into the U.S., according to U.S. Census Bureau research released in May. The shift has been building for more than a decade and experts say it's bringing more highly skilled immigrants to the US.
Mexican Collectors Give Volkswagen Beetles Second Life
 Yahoo News
Over 150 Volkswagen beetles were on display at the Driver's Volks held in Mexico City in August. Club members are now looking forward to a huge gathering on October 25 at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, with as many as 1,500 customized vochos and 4,000 enthusiasts expected to attend.
Subway Plans to Open 500 More Franchises in Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
Fast-food franchiser Subway has opened 40 new outlets in Mexico so far in 2015 and plans to open 60 more before year's end. The Mexican franchises employ more than 10,000 people who serve submarine sandwiches to more than 36 million customers a year.
Plunging Peso Means Bargains in Puerto Vallarta
 Bay Area Reporter
Now is a great time to visit Mexico's most popular gay destination, Puerto Vallarta. Last week, the Mexican peso plunged to its all time lowest level, sinking to nearly 17 pesos per dollar. That means you can live it up at some of the city's finest restaurants and bars on the cheap.
Oscars 2016 Predictions: Mexico Shortlists 14 Films
 LatinPost.com
The Academy Awards' race is officially heating up, as Mexico announced fourteen films have been shortlisted to compete for the foreign film submission. Among the selections are '600 Miles' by Gabriel Ripstein and '4 Moons' by Sergio Tovar Velarde.
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