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Mexican Exports Reached $31.9 Billion in June
 kjzz.org
The total value of Mexican exports last month was $31.9 billion. Mexican merchandise exported around the world reached a 6.15 percent monthly increase. It was, in fact, its highest rate in almost seven years, according to recent data published by the National Statistics Institute of Mexico.
Punta de Mita Property Investment on the Rise
 The New York Times
Bill Gates' 2014 purchase of undeveloped beachfront land in Punta Mita has helped attract an influx of wealthy investors to Mexico's Riviera Nayarit. The purchase was seen as an endorsement of the region's potential, and surrounding communities are feeling the ripple effect.
Air Canada Offers Savings on Winter Flights to Mexico
 Travel Week
Travelers can take advantage of Air Canada's increased capacity this winter by booking one of their new non-stop flights from Vancouver to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Ixtapa or Los Cabos. Clients who book Air Canada Vacations' Sun Packages by Aug 31 can also save money.
Mexico City Program Exchanges Trash for Fresh Food
 CCTV America
Since 2012, Mexico City's Mercado de Trueque (Barter Market) has been exchanging trash for food. Once a month, people go to the market with their trash in order to get vegetables, fruits and even plants. The goal is to help local families while tackling the city's pollution problem.
Mexico Finds Water Tunnel Under Pakal Tomb in Palenque
 Mark Stevenson
Archaeologists at the Mayan ruin site of Palenque said Monday they have discovered an underground water tunnel built under the Temple of Inscriptions, which houses the tomb of an ancient ruler. Researchers believe the tomb and pyramid were purposely built atop a spring.
US-Mexico Air Transportation Deal Cleared for Takeoff
 Reuters
After four years of talks, the United States and Mexico agreed to put into force a new air transportation agreement that is expected to boost travel and clear the way for any city to have direct airline service to the neighboring nation, the US Transportation Department said Monday.
Hotel Matilda and Artist Spencer Tunick to Bare It All
 BanderasNews.com
Next month, photographer Spencer Tunick will once again be undressing the art world. Famous for his mass installations of live nudes in public locations, Tunick will unveil his latest unabashed performance art, a video of nudes underwater in the bubbling pool at Hotel Matilda, on August 18.
United States, Mexico to Negotiate Nuclear Power Deal
 The Hill
The United States and Mexico are set to begin negotiating a new nuclear power cooperation agreement, the White House announced on Friday. The proposed '123' nuclear agreement would allow American nuclear companies to export their products and technologies to Mexico.
Barra de Navidad Malecón Restored to Increase Tourism
 Noticias Puerto Vallarta
Mexican Pacific coastal areas affected by Hurricane Patricia in October 2015 have been rehabilitated to recover tourism in towns such as Barra de Navidad, where Saturday the Governor of Jalisco and the Federal Tourism Secretary surveyed the works being done on the malecón.
Obama: 'Mexico is Crucial to the Well-Being of the US'
 Associated Press
During a news conference at the White House on Friday, US President Barack Obama and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto reaffirmed the importance of the US-Mexico relationship, promoting the benefits of trade and friendship in an election year that has stressed that alliance.
The Real Estate Market is Booming in Playa del Carmen
 MEXLend Mortgages for Mexico
The real estate market is booming in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, a sophisticated beach town on the Yucatan peninsula on Mexico's Caribbean. With MXN and USD home loans now available through MEXLend, there's never been a better time to invest in Mexican real estate.
Vaquita Update: Mexico Bans Night Fishing, Gillnets
 Associated Press
Just days after the United Nation's World Heritage Committee directed Mexico to take immediate action to save the imperiled vaquita porpoise, or risk 'in danger' status for its Gulf of California World Heritage site, Mexican authorities are banning night fishing and gill nets in the area.
Teotihuacán Sets a Record Fit for an Aztec Emperor
 GuinnessWorldRecords.com
Two hundred and sixty dancers sporting traditional Mexicali and Aztec dress set the Guinness Record for the World's Largest Mexican Ceremonial Dance on July 16 at the pre-Colombian pyramid site of Teotihuacán about 30 miles (48 km) outside of Mexico City.
Mexico, Israel Aim to Triple Annual Trade to $2.1 Billion
 The Times of Israel
Commercial ties between Mexico and Israel will be expanded, aiming at tripling current trade figures, according to Israel's ambassador in Mexico. In 2015, two-way trade between the nations amounted to $700 million, a 300% increase since the nations signed a trade agreement.
Traditional Corn Festival in Jala, Nayarit, August 6–15
 BanderasNews.com
Every year during the first two weeks of August, the annual Sweet Corn Festival in Jala, Nayarit, a region where the largest corncobs in the world are grown, gives everyone a chance to experience a very Mexican tradition. This year's Feria del Elote is set for August 6–15.
Monday Night Football in Mexico Tickets on Sale July 28
 NFL.com
Arturo Olive, Managing Director of NFL México, announced that tickets for the first-ever Monday Night Football game played outside of the US, featuring the Oakland Raiders hosting the Houston Texans at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, will go on sale next week via Ticketmaster.
Celebrate National Tequila Day in Tequila, Jalisco
 BanderasNews.com
July 24th is National Tequila Day, and there's no better place to celebrate the holiday than in the town that gave its name to Mexico's most famous beverage: Tequila. Located in the state of Jalisco, about 60 km from Guadalajara, the town of Tequila offers more than just drinks.
CDMX Hosts World's Largest Digital Technology Event
 Mirage News
The fourth edition of Digital Village, the world's largest digital technology event that aims to teach people about new information and communications technologies (ICT), was unveiled Friday in Mexico City's Zocalo square with 81 exhibitors showcasing the latest applications.
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