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Salma Hayek's Cousin Competing for Mexico in Olympics
 Yahoo Sports
Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek will be keeping an eye on her distant cousin, Yvonne Treviño Hayek, who is scheduled to become Mexico's first women's long jump competitor in the Olympics since 1968 when the 27-year-old takes the oval for Wednesday's qualifying event.
Mexico's President Expedites Storm Reconstruction
 EFE
President Enrique Pena Nieto has ordered officials to fast-track reconstruction efforts in areas affected by Tropical Storm Earl, which made landfall as a hurricane last weekend. The storm's remnants dumped large amounts of rain, killing 35 people in Puebla and 13 others in Veracruz.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Increases in Mexican Airports
 Business Wire
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico has reported total terminal passengers increased 16.1% in its 13 airports during July 2016, compared to the same period of the previous year. Domestic passenger traffic presented a 21.4% increase, while international passenger traffic increased 8.5%.
Mexico Students Create Skin Cancer Detection System
 Fox Latino News
National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico students have created a non-invasive technique for early detection of skin cancer - a computing system that analyzes photos taken through a dermatoscope using pattern-recognition algorithms to detect the disease's most common properties.
Opinion: Why Does Mexico Care About the U.S. Election?
 Timothy Real Estate Group
There are many reasons why US politics are of great interest to Mexico, and lately it seems like every dinner discussion in Puerto Vallarta centers around the upcoming US election. Over 34 million people of Mexican origin live in the US. That's reason enough for major concern.
Houses Nearly Ready for Hurricane Patricia Victims
 BanderasNews.com
Just ten months after Hurricane Patricia devastated villages along the coasts of Colima and Jalisco, Mexico's Ministry of Agrarian, Land and Urban Development (Sedatu) reports that the reconstruction of homes and infrastructure in the affected areas is nearing completion.
Opinion: Kaine's Español Not Just Empty Palabras
 Domenico Maceri
Even using a limited Spanish can be beneficial in any situation. Just like the patient feels a bit better upon hearing the doctor saying a mere 'buenos días,' Latino voters appreciate it when a politician, like Democratic vice presidential candidate Kaine, addresses them in their language.
Wine Lovers Flocking to Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe
 Bloomberg
For wine lovers in-the-know, Mexico is buzzing. Two decades ago, you could count Valle de Guadalupe's wineries on both hands. Now, Baja's Ruta del Vino boasts more than 100 wineries. Despite the exponential growth, Valle de Guadalupe still has a low-key, non-touristy feel.
Why So Many Expats Choose to Live or Retire in Mexico
 RonMorgan.net
A common question for anyone who has chosen to live South of the Border is, 'Why Mexico?' Friends and family who have been exposed to sensational media accounts detailing the 'dangers' of Mexico find the choice perplexing. But there are many reasons why life here is so appealing.
Southwest to Launch Daily Service from Oakland to Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
Southwest Airlines' new service to Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos from Oakland International Airport are set to begin Feb 12, 2017, subject to approvals of the Mexican government. The carrier received US Dept of Transportation approval following its application for the new flights.
Happy Planet Index Ranks Mexico as 2nd Happiest Country
 Mexico News Daily
According to the 2016 Happy Planet Index, you won't find many countries happier than Mexico. In fact, there's just one, and that's Costa Rica. Mexico came in at #2 out of the 140 countries rated on the index created by the New Economics Foundation, one of the UK's leading think tanks.
Art Installation Traces 1821 U.S.-Mexico Border
 kpbs.org
There's a new art installation along the U.S. border with Mexico, but it's probably not the border you're thinking of. This installation starts in Oregon, goes through parts of Wyoming, Kansas and Oklahoma and ends at the Gulf of Mexico, tracing the border that existed in 1821.
BMW's Mexico Plant to be North American Supply Base
 bmwblog.com
According to BMW board member of production, Oliver Zipse, the new BMW plant in San Luis Potosi will be able to produce up to 150,000 cars annually, with room for expansion. Everything from body shops to paint shops and assembly lines will be available at the Mexico facility.
10,000-Year-Old Mammoth Skull Unearthed in Nuevo León
 Daily Mail
The complete skull of a 10,000-year-old mammoth has been found on a building site in Mexico, together with part of its massive skeleton. It was discovered in the El Ejido San Rafael neighborhood of the city of Galeana – a rural area in the north eastern Mexican State of Nuevo Leon.
EXPOWEED: Mexico's First Medical Marijuana Event
 marijuana.com
With cannabis gaining acceptance around the world, Mexico will step into the light with EXPOWEED, the country's premier medical cannabis event, at the World Trade Center in Mexico City. EXPOWEED will bring together the industry's top brands & manufacturers August 12-14.
CDMX Tour Explores the Tastes & Traditions of Mezcal
 Latin American Herald Tribune
From the first 'kiss' of mezcal, as a sip of that beverage is called here, along a trail of tasty discoveries that even has its 'spiritual' moments, tourists in Mexico City can now follow a new route through the tradition, culture and heritage of this liquor of pre-Columbian origin.
The Tallest Skyscraper in Mexico is Completed
 Architectural Digest
Soaring 800 feet at the heart of Mexico's capital city, Torre Reforma has taken the title of the country's tallest building. Designed by Mexican firm LBR&A, in conjunction with engineering company Arup, the 57-story eco-friendly tower was built to endure the region's seismic activity.
Mexico City MNF Tickets Sold Out in Under 30 Minutes
 Associated Press
The NFL says the November 21 Monday Night Football game in Mexico City between the Oakland Raiders and the Houston Texans sold out within minutes. A league statement said the tickets, which went on sale at 11 am on Thursday, July 28th, were gone in less than half an hour.
Gnome 'Kidnapped' in Canada Traveled to Mexico and US
 ABC News
A gnome 'kidnapped' from its Canada home nearly 8 months ago is now back with its owner, who said the lawn ornament was returned along with a photo book documenting the gnome's travels, like U.S. Route 66, the Grand Canyon and the beaches of Mexico.
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