Mexico

Mexico Projected to Be the Next Big Market for Marijuana Industry; Mexican Government Issues More Permits for Medical Use

Medical marijuana companies see Mexico as the next big market for the marijuana industry as the country's government issues permits for medical usage.

Mexican Advocacy Group Accuses Catholic Church of Protecting Child Abusing Priest

The advocacy group Children's Forum Oaxaca held a press conference on Jan. 26. in which they accused Mexico’s Catholic Church of trying to protect a priest who stands accused of abusing dozens of children.

Top 5 Most Common Mexican Misconceptions Ever

Have fun with these common Mexican misconceptions! Despite the advances that we have enjoyed in the modern world thus far, the existence of stereotypes has never really left.

Yahoo Closes Mexico and Argentina Offices, Downsizes in Latin America

Yahoo is downsizing its regional operations, especially in Latin America, closing offices in Mexico and Argentina.

Mexican Supreme Court Legalizes Gay Marriage in Jalisco

Mexico's highest court on Jan. 26 legalized same-sex marriage in Jalisco state, which is home to more than 7 million inhabitants and contains the country's second-largest city, Guadalajara.

Mexican Marimba Ensemble to Entertain Pope Francis in Mexico Visit

Pope Francis is set for some musical experience when he visits Chiapas this coming February. Massive preparations have already gone underway as Mexico prepares for the eagerly-anticipated visit of Pope Francis this coming February.

Tenochtitlan Sacrifices Involved Locals, Not Just Prisoners of War -- Study

Previously, it was widely believed that the humans sacrificed at the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan were prisoners of wars -- foreigners taken from conquered areas.

Mexicali Has the Largest 'Chinatown' in Mexico, Although It Is All Underground

The capital of Baja is also home to the largest “Chinatown” in all of Mexico –- a fact that may surprise not a few people in the country and even abroad.

Mexico Rescues Over 12,000 Endangered Turtle Eggs

Mexican authorities recovered a total of 12,188 abandoned Golfina turtle eggs along the shores of the Pacific coast states of Michoacan and Oaxaca.

Mexico's Missing 43 Students Update: Three More Suspects Have Been Arrested

Three men have been detained as suspects in the 2014 case of the 43 protesting students who went missing Guerrero state.

Mexico’s Murder Rate On the Rise After 4 Years

Mexico’s murder rate has increased exponentially in 2015, rising to almost 9 percent, despite the government's efforts to combat it.

Miami Dolphins Go International in Search of Cheerleaders in Latin America

Miami Dolphins announced Thursday that their organization will be the first in the National Football League (NFL) team to hold "multiple international cheerleader auditions" this spring in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.

6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mexico; No Tsunami Alert Signal Issued

Mexico's Pacific was hit by a strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake on Thursday. A magnitude-6. 6 earthquake hit the Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Jalisco past noon on Thursday, according to ABC7 News.

Undocumented Immigrant Population in US Continues to Decline to 11 Million

The most recent report from the Center for Migration Studies (CMS) reveal a totally different story than what is usually heard from campaign halls reporting an influx of undocumented immigrants, Fox News Latino reports. The analysis which was recently released in the organization's website shows a decline in the undocumented immigrant population.

US Renews Travel Alert to Mexico as American Killings Continue to Rise

The U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning for citizens planning to visit Mexico. U.S. tourists have been victim of various violent crimes across the country with the number of murder victims rising in 2015.

Mexico to Hold First National Forum on Marijuana Legalization

Mexico will hold its first national forum debating the legal use of marijuana on Jan. 26 in Cancun, an Interior Ministry official said this week.

Best Destinations for a Relaxing, Tech-Free Vacation

Sometimes, the only way to truly get away is to unplug. Flying to an exotic location won't mean much if one is constantly attached to the laptop or smartphone. Go offline and focus on your well-being by going somewhere that's not so gadget-friendly. Here are a few types of vacations that will take you off the grid for your most relaxing vacation yet.

This Mexican Doll Island Is the Creepiest We Have Seen

The locals believe that Isla de las Munecas is haunted by a little girl who died there several years ago.

Mexican Townspeople Block Off Bulldozers to Protect Mountain’s Spring Water

The town of Ahuisculco in Mexico is not giving up its pure mountain spring water without a fight. The town of Ahuisculco in Mexico is not giving up its pure mountain spring water without a fight.

2016 Travel: Discover 5 of Mexico's Hidden Haciendas

A rich history adds depth to holiday hideaways, making them more than just a vacation destination but also a historical landmark of sorts, like these five of Mexico's haciendas from the Yucatan.

CDC Issues Travel Warnings for 14 Latin American, Caribbean Nations Exposed to Zika Virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently issued a travel warning for 14 Latin American nations and Caribbean territories that have exposed to Zika virus, a mosquito-borne virus connected to the increasing rate of birth defects in Brazil. The alert was issued late Friday and it includes Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela and Puerto Rico.
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