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Arkansas State to Open Campus in Mexico in 2017
 KTHV.com
Arkansas State University officials say construction is on target for its campus in Queretaro, Mexico, to open to students in the fall of 2017. Phase one of the four-phase project includes building a $75 million USD academic area on 87 acres of the 370-acre campus.
San Diego-Tijuana Delegation Heads for Mexico City
 San Diego Union Tribune
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Tijuana Mayor Jorge Astiazarán are expected to join a binational delegation for the 11th California-Mexico Trade Initiative that starts Sunday in Mexico City. The initiative is aimed at raising awareness of key issues in the cross-border region.
L.A. Receives Bronze Wings Sculpture From Mexico City
 laist.com
When Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti visited sister city Mexico City in 2014, Mexico gifted L.A. with a sculpture. Garcetti officially accepted the gift - a pair of beautifully detailed bronze wings - at an event last week. The piece, from artist Jorge Marin, is called 'Alas de la Ciudad.'
Retiring in Mexico is More Affordable Than Ever
 InternationalLiving.com
Mexico is one of the biggest and most culturally and geographically diverse countries in the world... and it's right on your doorstep. And today, with the Mexican peso hitting record lows against the dollar, there's not been a more favorable time to stretch your retirement budget.
Latin American Oil Producers Discuss Output Freeze
 Reuters
Delegations from Latin American oil exporters Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Venezuela met in Quito Friday to discuss a proposed output freeze and other methods to bolster international crude prices. But Mexico's government stressed it was only participating as an 'observer.'
GAP: Passenger Traffic Increase in 12 Mexican Airports
 Business Wire
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico announced preliminary terminal passenger traffic figures for the month of March 2016, compared to traffic figures for March 2015. During March 2016, total terminal passengers increased 17.9% in the 13 airports, compared to the same period of the previous year.
Mexican Health Ministry Launches Weight Loss Campaign
 Xinhuanet
In preparation of World Heath Day (April 7) the Mexican Health Ministry kicked off on Wednesday a weight reducing campaign to motivate its public-sector workers to 'lose 500 tons' of excess weight. If successful, the nationwide campaign could garner Mexico a Guinness World Record.
Zafiro Resort Coming to Jalisco's Costa Alegre
 Timothy Real Estate Group
There is a new resort coming to Costa Alegre just 140 kms south of Puerto Vallarta. The Zafiro Master Plan on 910 hectares of land will include an 18 hole Robert von Hagge Golf Course, a 52 Villas Maison Cheval Blanc Hotel, 18 Cheval Blanc Branded Villas and up to 525 real estate units.
Berry Fever in Michoacan, Jalisco and Baja California
 Fresh Plaza
A new berry fever has attracted the interest of farmers in the States of Michoacan, Jalisco, and Baja California, Mexico, which have begun to grow berries due to their high profitability. A producer specialized in producing berries can earn up to six times what a producer of corn makes.
Mexico Names New Ambassador to the United States
 politico.com
The Mexican president has nominated a new ambassador to the United States, one who has experience 'defending the interests of Mexico abroad.' The newly nominated ambassador is Carlos Manuel Sada Solana, a man with an extensive diplomatic resume, especially in the United States.
Ford to Build New $1.6 Billion Auto Plant in Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday confirmed that it would build a new assembly plant in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi to improve the profitability of its small cars production. The company will begin construction of the $1.6 billion plant this summer and start producing vehicles in 2018.
Mexico's Popocatépetl Volcano Violently Erupts
 UPI
Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano violently erupted over the weekend, launching ash and burning rocks into the air after weeks of increased activity. Sunday's eruption occurred at 8:31 pm, which led to an ash cloud reaching 1.2 miles in height and the raining down of burning rock fragments.
 Mexicans Spent Easter Vacations and Money in Arizona
 Cronkite News
A two week Easter break in Mexico meant long lines at the Nogales border crossing for those headed for shopping in Tucson. Mexicans spend more than $7 million a day in Arizona according to U.S. Consulate in Nogales estimates, but that sum increases during Easter vacation season.
Mexico Promotes Clean Energy with First Power Auction
 laht.com
Mexico awarded 18 solar and wind projects last week in its first electricity auction under the 2013 energy sector overhaul, a bidding round that is to generate $2.6 billion in total investment. Those 18 projects also were awarded a total of 5.38 million Clean Energy Certificates, or CELs, per year.
Daylight Saving Time Begins in Mexico on April 3, 2016
 BanderasNews.com
Daylight saving time, usually referred to as the Horario de Verano in Mexico, begins at 2:00 am local time on Sunday, April 3, 2016. So if you are lucky enough to be enjoying Spring South of the Border, don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night!
Kia's First Mexico Factory to Start Operations in May
 reuters.com
Kia Motors expects to start production at its first Mexico factory in the first half of this year as planned, despite local government calls for a change to a 2014 investment deal reached with the South Korean company. Kia aims to start the output of its Forte compact at the factory on May 15.
Guadalajara-Vallarta Highway to be Completed by 2018
 Reforma.com
Budget cuts and environmental issues have delayed the construction of the new Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta highway, but the Transportation Secretariat asserts it will be finished by 2018. Once completed, the new highway will reduce travel time between the destinations by half.
Ecuador Oil Minister Visits Colombia and Mexico
Reuters UK
Ecuador's oil minister said on Monday he will travel to Colombia and Mexico this week to discuss a proposed meeting between Latin American oil producers to unify the region in backing an output freeze or other measures to bolster prices.
Popocatépetl Volcano Erupts Near Mexico City
 Banderas News Team
Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano, which lies 43 miles south east of Mexico City and is one of the Mexico's 14 active volcanoes, came to life Sunday morning. At about 9:30 am local time, the volcano shot a column of ash more than a mile high into the sky.
Safety Not a Concern For Expats Living in Mexico
 TheStreet.com
For many, the thought of living in certain places in Mexico or Central America can be alluring: fabulous beaches, colonial cities, inexpensive, quality healthcare, a slower pace and much lower cost of living. But some people think mistakenly that it isn't safe.
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