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The 44th Annual AMPI Conference Held in Zacatecas
 John K. Glaab
This year's annual conference of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals was held in Zacatecas, where AMPI members came together to hold their General Meeting, attend social and education functions, and elect new members of the National Advisory Board.
Rosberg Wins in Mexico a Week After Title Defeat
 Reuters
Around 134,000 fans watched the race on Sunday as Mexico celebrated its first Grand Prix in 23 years at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. Formula One driver Nico Rosberg took his first victory in more than 4 months as he beat Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
Congress Blocks Attempt to Roll Back Part of Soda Tax
 New York Times
Mexico's congress blocked an attempt to roll back part of a tax on soft drinks Thursday, responding to an uproar from public health advocates. The tax of about 10 percent, imposed two years ago, was intended to attack Mexico's obesity epidemic by raising the price for sugar-added drinks.
Seaweed Suppressing Tourism on Quintana Roo Beaches
 BanderasNews.com
Despite a Herculean cleanup effort to remove the sargassum seaweed that invaded some of Mexico's most beautiful beaches in July, authorities in the Caribbean resorts of Akumal, Tulum and Mahahual are concerned that the seaweed will affect this year's tourism-related revenue.
 The Day of the Dead Comes to Life in Pátzcuaro, Mexico
 Laura Gelezunas
Day of the Dead celebrations vary considerably across Mexico, but few places are as well-known for the way they celebrate Los Dias de los Muertos as the cemetery in Tzintzuntzan, just outside Pátzcuaro, a 16th-century town in the west-central state of Michoacán.
Mexico's Top Court Postpones Legal Marijuana Hearing
 AFP
Mexico's Supreme Court postponed on Wednesday a much-anticipated hearing on a citizen group's bid to legally smoke marijuana. While dozens of supporters gathered outside the court in the capital city, the justices decided to delay the debate until a later date.
Fourth Quarter 2015 Mexican Real Estate Projections
 MEXLend Mortgages
The real estate market in Mexico has been steadily gaining strength over the last several years, and 2015 has shown record growth in both the condominium and home market, particularly in areas popular with foreign buyers like Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun & San Miguel de Allende.
Mexico City Hosts Formula One Grand Prix This Weekend
 Bleacher Report
The Formula One Grand Prix returns to Mexico City this weekend for the first time since 1992. The rebuilt Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit's famous Peraltada corner has been sacrificed in the name of safety, but the track still looks fast and exciting.
U.S. Phone Carriers Offer Clients Free Calls to Mexico
 Tech Insider
Many US carriers are offering customers temporary free calling and texts to Mexico in the wake of Hurricane Patricia, the most powerful hurricane in recorded history. Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint are joining the effort to let customers connect with loved ones in Mexico - for free!
Mexico is Having Second Thoughts About the Soda Tax
 Forbes.com
Mexico's lower house of Congress recently approved a measure to cut the soda tax imposed last year, at least for drinks with reduced sugar. The revision would reduce the tax by 50 percent for products with less than five grams of sugar per 100 milliliters.
Mexico Assesses Storm Damage in Coastal Areas
 Albany Times Union
While Mexico was relieved that the storm caused no fatalities and only marginal damage in Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, Mexican authorities are only beginning to assess the full damage in sparsely populated areas of the Pacific coast where Patricia delivered its fury.
Abundant Sunshine No Help for Stalled Solar Industry
 Bloomberg.com
Mexico has some of the strongest sunlight in the Americas and plenty of wide-open space in the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts, ideal conditions for solar energy. It also has an import tariff that's stymied development of photovoltaic power plants.
Patricia Hits Rural Coastal Area, Vallarta Unscathed
 Banderas News Team
The effects of Hurricane Patricia, the strongest hurricane in history, were felt across three Mexican states Friday evening, leaving no loss of life. The popular beach city of Puerto Vallarta and the port of Manzanillo were spared the brunt of the violent weather.
Autonomous Car Finishes Record-Setting Trip in Mexico
 unr.edu
Professor Raul Rojas of the University of Nevada, Reno just drove 1500 miles without hands - from the U.S. border at Nogales to its final destination of the Instituto Politecnico Nacional, in Mexico City - in his autonomous car. It is the longest-ever autonomous drive in Mexico.
Avocados From Mexico Will Return to Super Bowl in 2016
 Adweek.com
Avocados From Mexico will make its second Super Bowl appearance in 2016, returning to the world's most-watched TV event after enjoying surprise success during the big game in February with an ad from its 'First Draft Ever' campaign.
Record Low Mexico to U.S. Migrations Predicted
 KPBS.org
Mexico's border research institute said in a report released Tuesday that migrations into the U.S. from Mexico are expected to reach a record low this year. Colef said migrations slowed during the first 2 quarters of this year as they did during the corresponding periods last year.
Daylight Savings Time Ends in Mexico This Weekend
 BanderasNews.com
While the U.S. won't be 'falling back' until November 1, 2015, Daylight Saving Time officially ends for most of Mexico at 2:00 am on Sunday, October 25th. If you are here in Puerto Vallarta, be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.
Brazil and Mexico Develop Folic Acid-Rich Beans
 EFE
Researchers in Brazil and Mexico are developing a bean variety whose folic acid content is nearly 84 times higher than conventional beans. Folic acid is essential for various bodily functions, such as synthesizing and repairing DNA, cellular growth and the production of new proteins.
Tropical Storm Patricia Threatens Mexico's Pacific Coast
Weather Underground
Tropical Storm Patricia, located in the eastern Pacific off the Mexican coast, is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Thursday. Residents and visitors in the Mexico resort cities of Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Acapulco should monitor the progress of this system very closely.
New Presidential Plane to be Delivered in December
 Diego Sancho
In response to a request for information, the Secretariat of National Defense reported that the new presidential plane will arrive in Mexico before the end of the year. The federal agency said that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is now 80% outfitted and expected to be delivered on December 18.
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