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Sister Flor Captivates 'MasterChef Mexico' Viewers
 BBC.com
Known as 'The Wonder Nun,' 67-year-old Sister Florinda Ruiz has captivated both 'MasterChef Mexico' audiences and judges with not only her seasonings but, according to her opponents, also her charm during the first Mexican edition of the reality television show.
Self-Driving Car to Take 2,400 km Trip Through Mexico
 m-x.com.mx
A self-driving car created by Mexican scientist Raúl Rojas González will be tested in October, when it will go on a 2,400 kilometers road trip through Mexico - from Nogales, in the northern state of Sonora, all the way to Mexico City - without a driver.
Bodies of Mexican Tourists Killed in Egypt Back Home
 BanderasNews.com
The bodies of eight Mexican tourists killed in a mistaken attack by Egyptian security forces earlier this month have been returned to Mexico. Mexico's Foreign Relations Department says the bodies arrived on a commercial flight Tuesday and have been taken to a Mexico City morgue.
Democrats Abroad Appoints New Executive Director
 Mike Heffron
Democrats Abroad, the official organization representing Democrats living overseas, has appointed David Harwell as its new Executive Director. A seasoned political and communications professional, Harwell spent nearly five years working on Capitol Hill for 2 Members of Congress.
Canada Pension Fund to Invest $1.1bn in Mexico
 Financial Times
Canadian pension fund Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec and a group of large Mexican institutional investors said Monday they would partner to spend up to 2.8 billion Canadian dollars ($2.1 billion USD) on infrastructure projects in Mexico over the next five years.
Toronto Man Biking to Mexico to Benefit Charity
 Times Herald
John Murtaugh, 69, is biking from his home in Toronto through three countries to San Miguel de Allende in an attempt to raise at least $25,000 for Amistad Canada, a charity that helps Canadians support social and education projects in the central Mexican State of Guanajuato.
Anniversary Of Mexico City's 1985 Earthquake Observed
 Allan Wall
On September 19, 1985, a massive quake under Mexico City killed and injured thousands. On the morning of September 19, 2015 at 7:19 am, President Enrique Pena Nieto hoisted the flag in Mexico City's Zocalo plaza to half-mast, in homage to those who perished in the earthquake.
Mexico Selects '600 Miles' for 88th Academy Awards
 The Hollywood Reporter
The Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences has selected '600 Miles' as Mexico's entry in the best foreign language film category at the 88th Academy Awards. The nominations will be announced Jan. 14 and the Oscars will take place Feb. 28 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Volaris Seeks Rights to Fly Puerto Vallarta – Oakland
 RoutesOnline.com
Mexican low-cost carrier, Volaris is seeking approval to grow its air links into California with a new scheduled link to Oakland International Airport from Puerto Vallarta. The airline already offers links into Oakland International from Guadalajara, León/El Bajío, Morelia, and Tijuana.
OPC Art Expo Focuses on Mexico's 43 Missing Students
 Pilar Perez
From September 26th to November 14th, 2015, the Oficina de Proyectos Culturales in Puerto Vallarta will present an exhibition of contemporary art focused on the significance of the disappearance of the 43 students from the Normal Rural School, Raul Isidro Burgos Ayotzinapa.
Monarch Butterflies Take Flight in Migration to Mexico
 babwnews.com
Each year between September and November, the monarch butterfly flies 3,000 miles from Canada and the U.S. to Mexico for the winter. Unfortunately, the monarch are suffering from climate change, insecticides, and the lack of milkweed, which is what the butterfly feeds on.
Most of Mexico's Victims in Egypt were Jaliscans
news24.com
A shaman known as a man of peace and a former federal lawmaker were among the 14 Mexican citizens whose Egyptian vacation ended in a nightmarish military strike last Sunday. Most of the Mexican tourists were from the western state of Jalisco.
Mexico's New Wave of Muralists Update Old Tradition
 SantaFeNewMexican.com
Mexico's mural art is getting a modern makeover. Former graffitti taggers and graphic designers have joined together in a cooperative called 'Street Art Chilango,' painting walls with popular Star Wars characters and hyping their work on social media.
Vidanta Theater Named 2015 Building Project of the Year
 BanderasNews.com
Vidanta Theater for Cirque du Soleil at Riviera Maya was named the 2015 Building Project Of The Year. Innovative integration of design, architectural elements, construction practice and nature led Obras magazine and Grupo Expansion to recognize Vidanta with the prestigious award.
Mexico Seeks Answers for Tourists Killed in Egypt
Ricardo Acerco
Eight Mexicans were killed in a mistaken aerial bombing of a tourist convoy by Egypt's army on Sunday, a Mexican official said. Mexican Foreign Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu traveled to Cairo on Tuesday to bring the survivors and remains of the victims back to Mexico.
The History of Mexico's Independence and El Grito
 Journey Mexico
The time of Mexico's most patriotic celebration is once again upon us as Wednesday, September 16, 2015 marks Mexico's 205th Independence Day. Tonight at 11:00 pm, millions will kick off the celebration with 'El Grito,' the traditional cry of: 'Viva México!'
Mexico City Conducts Seismic Warning System Test
EFE
In an effort to familiarize residents with the sound of alerts, Mexico City conducted a test on Saturday of the Seismic Warning System, which is generated by sensors along the Pacific coast. Ironically, a series of earthquakes struck off Mexico's west coast early on Sunday.
Septuplets Born in Mexico, Six Survive
 stuff.co.nz
A woman has given birth to septuplets in Mexico, but one of the infants has died. The Guanajuato Health Secretariat reported the Caesarean-section births of four girls and three boys to Maria del Rosario Hernandez Tovar, a 30-year-old who had undergone fertility treatment.
Second Release of Expresiones del Corazon Tequila
 geminispiritswine.com
Corazon Tequila is back at it again. They've taken barrels that have held two of the most highly awarded whiskies in the world and aged a premium, stand-alone Blanco tequila in them. The result is a limited, high-end collection of tequilas; Expresiones del Corazon.
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