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CTV News
 Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's looking forward to meeting U.S. President Barack Obama and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto in Ottawa at the end of the month for the first North American Leaders' Summit - also known as the 'Three Amigos' - since early 2014.
Vatican Approves Mexico City Replica of Sistine Chapel
artnet.com
 North Americans who can't make the trip to Rome now have an opportunity to visit Michelangelo's renowned Sistine Chapel in Mexico City. A full-size replica of the 15th century church, complete with a reproduction of its iconic ceiling fresco, has opened in Plaza de la Republica.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Increase in 12 Mexican Airports
Business Wire
 During May 2016, total terminal passengers increased 16.3% in Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífic's 13 airports (12 in Mexico, 1 in Jamaica), compared to the same period of 2015. Domestic passenger traffic presented a 22.3% increase, while international passenger traffic increased 7.7%.
Jalisco Technology Industry: An Innovation Success Story
PRWEB
 Last week, Mexico's Secretary of Innovation Science and Technology presented 'Innovation in Jalisco, Success Stories 2015.' The book seeks to create international awareness of the technology industry in Mexico, specifically for Jalisco, the state with the most growth in this sector.
Mexico Property Rental Taxes: Paying Them & Being Legal
The Settlement Company
 The Mexico tax code clearly states that taxes must be paid on rental income from apartments, houses, and commercial properties. The Settlement Company answers frequently asked questions and tells you how to avoid penalties and legal problems with Mexican tax authorities.
'Inclusive Innovation' Comes to Mexico City, Oct. 26-27
lgbtconfex.com
 The World Trade Center in Mexico City will host the Sixth Annual LGBT Confex International Business & Tourism Forum, a meeting place for professionals and suppliers who see the LGBT community as an important market segment, from October 26-27, 2016.
Mexico Announces Stricter Vehicle Emissions Rule
Fox Latino News
 The Mexican government on Tuesday published a new regulation to reduce air pollution in the Valley of Mexico by establishing 'stricter' emission levels for public and private vehicles, as well as better control systems. The rule will go into force July 1 and incorporate cutting edge technology.
Debate Surrounds How to Save Mexico's Vaquita Porpoise
Associated Press
 A new report on Mexico's endangered vaquita marina porpoise says authorities may have to consider trapping some of the few remaining specimens to try to breed them in captivity or semi-captivity. Some experts oppose that, saying efforts to capture them could kill the few vaquitas left.
Answers to FAQs About Buying Real Estate in Mexico
Timothy Real Estate Group
 The professional realtors at Timothy Real Estate Group in Puerto Vallarta answer frequently asked questions about buying real estate in Mexico. Here you'll find information on real property transfers, closing costs, bank trusts, and other issues concerning foreign buyers of Mexican real estate.
PGA Moving 2017 World Golf Championship to Mexico City
talkingpointsmemo.com
 PGA Tour officials say they relocated the 2017 World Golf Championship from Trump's National Doral Miami resort, where it has been held since 1962, to Mexico City because they were unable to find U.S. sponsors. Mexico's Grupo Salinas won the title sponsorship in an $18 million deal.
USDA Undersecretary Approves Jalisco Avocado Shipments
The Produce News
 USDA Under Secretary Edward Avalos visited Jalisco, Mexico, late last month to announce that the state is now certified to ship avocados to the United States. Jalisco joins the neighboring state of Michoacán as authorized avocado suppliers to the U.S. market.
Jalisco, Fresno Discuss Partnership Opportunities
Fresno Bee
 Fresno California Mayor Ashley Swearengin recently met with Jalisco Governor Aristóteles Sandoval to discuss partnership opportunities. During the meeting they talked about the potential for collaboration on such things as health, immigration, water and agricultural trade.
Money is Flowing North Over the U.S.-Mexico Border
The Washington Post
 At a time when few Mexicans are coming to the United States as immigrants, Mexican investors have started pouring billions of dollars into the U.S. economy. Instead of people coming across the border in large numbers, now products and investments are flowing north.
Southwest Takes Discovery's Shark Week to New Heights
PRNewswire
 Southwest Airlines is taking television's longest-running and most anticipated summer event, Discovery Channel's Shark Week, to new heights. Yesterday, the companies unveiled the first-ever Shark Week-themed aircraft and a chance to win a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
What's Cooking at Hotel Matilda's Moxi Restaurant
BanderasNews.com
 With the 2016 San Miguel Food Festival just around the corner, Hotel Matilda is proud to announce that Carlos Zamora Larios has been promoted to the position of Moxi's Chef de Cuisine. Moxi is the San Miguel de Allende hotel's highly acclaimed restaurant that is operated by Mexico's superstar chef, Enrique Olvera.
Mexican Bomberos to Help Canada Fight 'The Beast'
BanderasNews.com
 One hundred and eight Mexican firefighters are preparing to travel to Alberta, Canada to assist in the fight against 'The Beast,' a 500,000-hectare fire in Fort McMurray, which has been burning out of control for more than a month, and is the largest ever recorded in the history of Alberta.
EU, Mexico Officially Launch Update of Free Trade Deal
Associated Press
 EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström met with the Mexico Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal Monday to update a free trade agreement between the two commercial partners. Global trade patterns have substantially changed since the existing agreement became effective 15+ years ago, Malmström said.
Rental Income Can Pay for Your Second Home in Mexico
MEXLend Mortgages for Mexico
 Between easily accessible home financing and the hot vacation rental market, owning a second home in Mexico is now well within your reach. In fact, many buyers can purchase a vacation rental property in Mexico and have it paid off entirely from rental income in time for their retirement.
U.S. to Allow Avocado Imports from All of Mexico
ThePacker.com
 The approved entry for avocados from all Mexican states into the United States was met with a great deal of fanfare last week, in a move that in the short-term will allow for Jalisco growers to build on the success of their Michoacán counterparts.
MoneyGram & Walmart Mexico Extend Agreement to 2018
StreetInsider.com
 MoneyGram and Walmart Mexico have extended their agreement to provide MoneyGram receive services at many Walmart locations in the country until 2018. MoneyGram receive services have been available inside Walmart's 5 different branded stores in Mexico since 2000.
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