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Mexico's Envoy Says Ties with China Moving Forward
 South China Morning Post
A recent rebuff to Beijing's ambition to build a high-speed rail line in Mexico is said to have tainted China's confidence in Mexico. But in a recent interview with the South China Morning Post, Mexico's Ambassador Julian Ventura said investment between the two countries is going forward.
Mexico GDP Up 2.5 Percent, Beats Forecasts
 Bloomberg News
Mexico's economy expanded more than forecast for the fourth consecutive quarter in the final three months of 2015 as domestic consumption rebounded amid record low inflation. Gross domestic product rose 2.5 percent in the 4th quarter from a year earlier, according to preliminary figures.
From DF to CDMX, Mexico City Changes Name and Status
 Yahoo News
Mexico's capital changed its official name on Friday as it launched steps to become virtually like a federal state. Under its new status it will acquire some of the same functions as Mexico's 31 regular states, with a constitution and congress holding legislative powers.
Sinking Peso Makes it a Good Time to Vacation in Mexico
 RonMorgan.net
With the improving exchange rate between the dollar and the peso, it's becoming cheaper to buy and rent products and services in Mexico. That means Mexico vacations are extremely affordable for US travelers. Many visitors are reveling in what they receive - and at what cost.
'Affluenza' Teen Arrives in Dallas After Extradition
 Fox News
Ethan Couch, the Texas teenager who used an 'affluenza' defense in a deadly drunken-driving wreck, was escorted onto a plane to Dallas by Mexican immigration agents Thursday, after he formally ratified his decision to drop an appeal against deportation on Monday.
Mexico Supreme Court Legalizes Gay Marriage in Jalisco
 Gay Star News
Gays and lesbian can now marry in six of Mexico's 32 states with the Mexican Supreme Court ruling unanimously that denying them the right to marry in Jalisco is unconstitutional. Same-sex marriage is also legal in Mexico City, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nayarit & Quintana Roo.
UT-Austin Eyes Mexico for Student Exchange Program
 Texas Tribune
University of Texas at Austin President Greg Fenves is in Mexico City this week meeting with federal officials, local Longhorn alumni and the leaders of five Mexican universities in search of more ways to send UT students to study abroad in Mexico and bring Mexican students to Austin.
Mexico the Top Destination for Wealthy Americans
 CTV News
Mexico is the preferred destination among the ranks of America's wealthiest travelers, for whom money is no object and the world is at their well-heeled feet. That's according to the results of a new study that looked at the travel trends of the richest 1% in the United States.
Keynote Speakers Head to Mexico WindPower 2016
 TheWorldFolio.com
Top-level speakers will address the present and future of the wind energy sector, its regulations, markets and technological trends, among other topics, at the upcoming international 2016 Mexico WindPower Exhibition and Congress, scheduled to be held in Mexico City February 24-25.
Kia Preparing Further U.S. Expansion with Mexico Plant
 EFE
South Korean automaker Kia Motors' first assembly plant in Mexico will start operating in Monterrey in May or June. That facility will assemble the new Forte 2017 models for the U.S. market, allowing Kia to increase its focus on a model and segment that is especially important for auto makers.
Mexico City to Use Crowdsourcing App to Map Bus Routes
 Quartz
Mexico City officials are counting on bus riders and a new crowdsourcing app, called Mapatón CDMX, to help them untangle the convoluted network of more than 1,000 bus routes that crisscrosses their unwieldy metropolis. By enlisting the public, Mapatón will collect data in just over 2 weeks.
59 Corn Varieties at Risk as Monsanto Eyes Mexico
 ecowatch.com
Mexico's unique and treasured native corn varieties could be under threat as Monsanto, the world's largest seed producer, vies to plant genetically modified corn in the country. Monsanto announced in October 2015 that it was seeking to double its sales in the country over the next 5 years.
Jalisco Craftsmen Making Accessories for Pope's Visit
 NoticiasMVS.com
A dozen craftsmen and carpenters from Jalisco are racing the clock to make furniture and accessories for Pope Francis to use during his visit to Mexico next month. The unique, hand-carved, cedar pieces include two sculptures, the official emblem of the Vatican, 3 chairs and a lectern.
Telefonica Eyes AT&T's $10B Latin American TV Assets
 Reuters
Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica SA has expressed interest in buying AT&T Inc's pay TV assets in Latin America, which could be valued at around $10 billion. Telefonica is a wireless player in Latin America under the Movistar brand in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.
New US Travel Warnings Exempt Mexico Tourist Spots
 Marie Callan
The latest travel warning for Mexico, issued by the U.S. State Department on January 19, 2016, still exempts most Mexico tourist spots. The new reports make a few essential changes that give an extremely detailed rundown about what to worry about and where.
Ford to Build a New Car Plant in Mexico, Sources Say
 inautonews.com
Ford Motor plans to build a new auto facility in San Luis Potosi, some Mexican officials familiar with company plans told Reuters. Analysts project that GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler will produce around 40 percent of their small cars for the North American market in Mexico in five years’ time.
Avocado from Jalisco Awaiting Order to Enter US
 Fresh Plaza
The head of the Ministry Rural Development (Seder) of Jalisco, Hector Padilla, said that Jalisco should start exporting avocados directly to the United States in a matter of weeks because the state has already complied with all of the requirements imposed by the USDA.
Mexico and Saudi Arabia Sign Cooperation Agreements
 Fox News Latino
The governments of Saudi Arabia and Mexico signed nine economic and cooperation agreements on Sunday during Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto's visit to Riyadh, the official SPA news agency reported. The agreements cover tourism, energy, double taxation and tax evasion.
Mexico's 'Fire Volcano' Erupted Again on January 16
 sott.net
Mexico's Colima or 'Fire' Volcano spewed a large column of gas and ash high into a blue sky on Jan. 16. The ash cloud reportedly shot more than 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) into the air. The 12,533-foot volcano is located 430 miles northwest of Mexico City, on the border of Jalisco and Colima.
Mexico Launches Website Ahead of Marijuana Debates
 EFE
Mexico's government has launched a website with information aimed at facilitating a series of public debates on marijuana use, the first of which will be held on January 26 in the Caribbean resort city of Cancun and focus on public health and prevention.
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