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Generosity Builds Children's Cancer Hospital in Mexico
 David Scott
Cancer is a leading killer of children in Mexico. While the mortality rates are improving among American children, the death rate for cancer kids in Mexico is actually going up. Now some folks in Austin, Texas are raising money to build a children's oncology hospital in Guadalajara.
Third Quarter 2015 Mexico Resort Real Estate Report
 John K. Glaab
Welcome to our Third Quarter, 2015 Mexico Resort Real Estate Newsletter. In this edition, we have economic news from Mexico, a report on an International Education event, an AMPI Symposium, a market report from Puerto Vallarta, and an article on Noche de Muertos in Michoacán.
Mexico Supreme Court to Discuss Legalizing Marijuana
 Reuters
Mexico's supreme court plans to discuss a proposal that could effectively legalize the consumption and production of marijuana for recreational use in a session at the end of October. The hearing is set for Oct. 28, according to documents on the supreme court's website.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Increase in 12 Mexican Airports
 Doug Newhouse
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico has reported international traffic up +29.9 percent and an overall passenger increase of +22.5 percent in September at its 12 Mexican Airports, plus a separate +9.0 percent rise in its Montego Bay, Jamaica Airport operation in the same month.
5 World Destinations Where Your Dollar Gets You More
 Travel Daily News
Travel is one of the greatest gifts that you can give yourself or someone you love. Thanks to the strong US dollar, that gift can now be cheaper than ever. Do some research on your dream destinations, then book your ticket, grab your passport, and head out to see the world.
Mexico, U.S. to Open Jointly Staffed Border Stations
 Reuters
Mexico and the United States said last week they will open two jointly staffed border stations on Mexican soil in a bid to streamline trade. The pre-inspection stations will allow goods to be reviewed only once, instead of two separate times by U.S. and Mexican agents, officials said.
Amazon Bets Mexico Bargain Hunters Will Go Digital
 Bloomberg.com
With 15 million more Mexicans expected to have Internet access by 2018, the growth potential for online shopping in Mexico, where consumers are more likely to scour shopping malls and street markets for goods, has put the country on the radar of the world's biggest retailers.
32nd San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Race Dates Announced
 Sailing Scuttlebutt
The Vallarta Race 2016, the epochal run from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, will start February 19 for the 32nd time. Hosted by San Diego Yacht Club since 1953, the 1000nm course takes the offshore fleet on a warm, offwind slide to the finish off Punta Mita, Mexico.
W Hotel Scheduled to Open in Punta de Mita in 2016
 BanderasNews.com
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. recently announced that it will extend its strong presence in Mexico with the debut of W Punta de Mita. Scheduled to open in 2016, W Punta de Mita will be part of Los Veneros, an exclusive enclave located on Mexico's Pacific Coast.
Artist Makes US-Mexico Border Fence 'Disappear'
 Ricardo Acerco
The border fence dividing the U.S. and Mexico has long been a subject of debate and controversy. Now, 34-year-old artist Ana Fernández is attempting to make a stretch of the border fence in Nogales, Sonora 'disappear' by painting it so blue that it blends with the sky.
Wal-Mart Mexico Soars as US Parent Company Struggles
 Salt Lake Tribune
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s U.S. chain is mired in a sales slump, but the retailer's Mexican business is a star south of the border. Wal-Mart de Mexico, Latin America's largest retail chain, reported better-than-expected sales for September, with same-store sales rising 7% from a year ago.
AT&T Announces Rollout of 4G LTE Coverage in Mexico
 Digital Trends
AT&T has been trying to spread its wings into Mexico since last November, and it looks like the U.S. carrier will finally achieve its dream. AT&T has announced the rollout of 4G LTE coverage in six Mexican cities, and hopes to reach 40 million people in Mexico by year's end.
Guadalajara's 'Expo Ganadera' Celebrates 50 Years
 Lorena Sonrisas
Last Saturday, hundreds of Charros in traditional costume paraded from Guadalajara's city center to the Union Ganadera fairgrounds in Tlaquepaque, where the 50th Anniversary of the 'Ganadera Expo' Livestock Fair is being held this month as part of Guadalajara's Fiestas de Octubre.
$100K Grant to Boost Phoenix-Mexico Trade
 Arizona Daily Star
Days after officials reached one of the most ambitious international trade deals in history, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton unveiled a plan to make metro Phoenix a major player in foreign trade - and JPMorgan Chase has awarded a $100,000 grant to help implement the new plan.
Mexico's ILER Completes 66-MW Wind Park in Puebla
 SeeNews Renewables
Mexican firm Impulsora Latinoamericana de Energia Renovable has completed the construction of the 66-MW Pier II wind farm in Esperanza, Puebla. Pier II has the capacity to supply electricity to 25,000 homes, offsetting 55,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions a year.
Low One-Way Fares Introduce Alaska's SNA-PVR Flights
 BanderasNews.com
Alaska Airlines launched its nonstop service from Orange County, California, to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 9. To celebrate the new flights, Alaska is offering introductory one-way fares of $129 for tickets purchased by October 15, 2015 for travel through February 9, 2016.
Mexico City to Host 'Spectre' Premiere of the Americas
 ComingSoon.net
'Spectre,' a James Bond action thriller, will make its Americas Premier in Mexico City on November 2. The November 2 date will have the movie's premiere coinciding with the colorful Day of the Dead festivities across Mexico, which are featured in the movie's opening sequence.
Phoenix and Mexico City Mayors Sign Trade Deal
Ricardo Acerco
The Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, Greg Stanton, traveled this week to Mexico City to meet with Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera Espinosa. On Tuesday, the two mayors signed a formal memorandum of understanding to establish a Global Cities Economic Partnership between the two cities.
Mexico's Auto Manufacturing Surge Good for Suppliers
 GlobalTradeMag.com
Over the past two years, more than $23 billion in new investments have poured into the Mexican automotive and auto parts industries. Mexico is the world's seventh-largest vehicle manufacturer, and sixth-biggest manufacturer of auto parts, with an est. $81.5B in sales in 2014.
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