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The U.S.-Mexico Sugar Deal Signals Good Intentions
 bushcenter.org
The US Commerce Secretary and Mexican Minister of Economy announced a preliminary agreement to avoid escalating a sugar trade war. Mexico will alter the composition of its sugar exports to the US, agreeing to send more raw sugar and less refined sugar under its current quota.
The Top Three Cities in Mexico to Start a Business
 MEXLend Mortgages for Mexico
When it comes to starting your own business in Mexico, you may find yourself wondering where the ideal place would be to ensure success. The commercial loan experts at MEXLend give us a closer look at three cities in Mexico that may be the perfect place for you to start your business venture.
Promoting Prosperity and Security in Central America
 BanderasNews.com
From June 15-16, high-level government officials from the United States, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala will meet in Miami, Florida to discuss issues of prosperity, security, migration, governance, and the future of U.S. engagement in the region.
Grupo Molina Invests in Jalisco Table Grape Vineyards
 Fresh Plaza
Grupo Molina, a Mexican company in Sonora, will invest 25 million dollars to establish 500 hectares of table grape plantations in the municipality of Tuxcacuesco. The establishment of vineyards in Jalisco marks a new stage in the diversification of Jalisco's agricultural sector.
2017 Survey Says Puerto Vallarta is Mexico's Safest City
 vistalegrerentals.com
The yearly National Public Urban Security survey, which examines the relative safety of popularly visited locales around the country based on a number of factors, recently found that Puerto Vallarta is the safest destination in Mexico for visitors from around the world.
Mexico, DiCaprio, Slim Team Up to Help Vaquita
 Associated Press
Mexico's president, its richest man, and actor Leonardo DiCaprio signed an agreement Wednesday to try to save the critically endangered vaquita porpoise. The agreement sets the goal of ending gillnet use in the upper Gulf of California and makes permanent the temporary ban.
U.S. Demand for Mangos from Mexico Keeps Growing
 Mexico News Daily
Mexican mangos are gaining popularity in the US, which has almost tripled its mango consumption in the last decade. Last year, Mexican producers exported a record 73 million crates of mangos worth almost $500 million. And those figures could increase up to 30% during the 2017 season.
 Mexican Government Committed to Climate Strategy
 cgtn.com
President Enrique Peña Nieto said Mexico will maintain its commitment to stop the effects of global climate change, despite the US decision to pull out of the Paris accord. Mexican environmental experts say that, given the border tensions between the two countries, the challenges are enormous.
Will Ricky Ortiz be Making the NFL or Making Guacamole?
 ESPN
Undrafted rookie Ricky Ortiz can envision himself making the Baltimore Ravens, replacing a Pro Bowl fullback and becoming a lead blocker for Terrance West. If he is unable to do so, Ortiz will return to his other passion, an avocado farm with about 200,000 trees on 150 acres in Jalisco.
Cruise Lines Roll Out Mexico Sailings for Fall 2017
 LA Times
Thanks to a joint effort by state and federal tourism officials, Mexico's cruise industry has been rebounding steadily. Who's sailing to Mexico in fall 2017 and 2018? These cruise lines have announced plans to sail the Mexican Riviera, calling at Cabo, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
60,000 Expected for 2017 Guadalajara Pride Parade
 O-blog-dee-o-blog-da
On June 10, 2017, Guadalajara is set to host one of the top gay pride parades in Latin America. Guadalajara Pride will see more than 60,000 people turn out for this year's celebrations, which will be extra special given that Guadalajara has been shortlisted to host the 2022 Gay Games XI.
One of Many Reasons to Visit Mexico This Summer
 Travel Pulse
Summer vacation season is almost upon us, and the Mexico Tourism Board is looking to entice families to visit. To convince people that spending time in the country is a great vacation plan, the Tourism Board points out Mexico was named No. 1 in the world for Family Travel.
18-year-old Mexican Surfer Wins World Championship
 Mexico News Daily
18-year-old Mexican surfer Jhony Corzo was crowned the men's world champion surfer on May 28, 2017 at the World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France. It was the first-ever individual medal for Team Mexico, and propelled the team to its first-ever medal, winning copper for fourth place.
Education Among Many Reasons for Mexico to Be Proud
 Mexico.mx
Despite negative forecasts on the global political panorama and the world economy, besides the good-size challenges we have as a country in these times, a careful look at 2016 shows that Mexico has a lot of good news to talk about. Here we list forty reasons for Mexico to be proud.
AMPI Realtors Attend 2017 NAR Conference in Washington
 The Settlement Company
Every May, Realtors from the US, Canada and other parts of the globe assemble in Washington D.C. This year, more than 120 International Members from 19 countries participated in the Expo's 'Global Business and Alliances Committee,' where Mexico renewed its Bilateral Agreement.
Arizona-Mexico Flights, Railways on Conference Agenda
 Fronteras Desk
Government officials from Arizona and cross-border neighboring state of Sonora will highlight their region's commercial potential and advocate for increased airline and railroad services at a binational conference to be held in Scottsdale this week, event organizers said.
Environmental Laws Around the World are Under Attack
 Bill Laurance - The Conversation
An analysis, led by Sweden's Agricultural University, reveals a rising tide of assaults on environmental safeguards worldwide. Legislation designed to protect wildlife is being rolled back or ignored in all sorts of ways in all sorts of places, according to a new global database of attacks.
Major League Baseball Should Expand into Mexico
 Bless You Boys
MLB commissioner Robert Manfred held a press conference last Tuesday, during which he discussed several topics including ballpark security and Statcast data. He also mentioned the possibility of playing major league games and/or putting expansion teams in Mexico.
US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce's Good Neighbor Awards
 energy.gov
On May 24, US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and Mexico's Secretary of Economy Dr. Ildefonso Guajardo accepted Good Neighbor Awards from the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. These awards go to individuals in the private and public sectors that have made outstanding contributions to US-Mexico relations.
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