Mexico

New Marijuana Laws Pull Down Profits of Mexican Farmers

The more relaxed marijuana laws across the country affected a variety of industries in the different states, but it also deflated the demand and profit of farmers in Mexico. A report from LA Times expounded on the steep decline of the marijuana industry that the south of the border is experiencing.

'Affluenza' Fugitive Ethan Couch Gets 3-Day Stay From Mexican Court

Mexican authorities are holding off on deporting the Texas teen fugitive, who made headlines because of his "affluenza" defense back to the United States, after a local court gave 18-year-old Ethan Couch a three-day court injunction.

Founder of La Familia Michoacana Drug Cartel Found Dead in Mexico

The founder of one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels, La Familia Michoacana, was found shot dead on Dec. 28 by a highway.

Brazil Becomes Third Country to Approve Sanofi's Dengue Vaccine

Sanofi announced on Monday that Brazil has given its regulatory approval for their dengue fever vaccine called Dengvaxia®. Brazil became the third country in the world after Mexico and the Philippines to allow the use of the first-ever licensed vaccine for the prevention of the mosquito-borne disease.

World's Most Obese Man Andrés Moreno Dies of Heart Attack in Mexico

Andres Moreno died of heart attack but doctors revealed it is unrelated to his weight loss surgery. The 38-year-old Mexican Andres Moreno made the headlines as it was reported that the world's most obese man finally passed away at a young age.

Mexicans Wished for Better Government and Security on Christmas, New Survey Says

A recently released pre-Christmas survey reveals what Mexicans wished for the most for their country, among other holiday-related things.

Who in Latin America Spends the Most in Christmas Gifts?

This holiday season, Mexico cut back on Christmas spending. However, Peruvians outspent any other Latin Americans who partook in the Linio survey.

Mexican Pipeline Explosion Injures 30

Around 30 were injured after a gas pipeline exploded in the Tabasco, Mexico town of Cardenas on Dec. 22.

Carlos Slim Loses 20 Billion in 2015 But Still Ranks Impressively Among Top 10

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim was the biggest loser among the world's top 400 richest people this year.

Famed Mexican Auteur Arturo Ripstein's 'Bleak Street' Gets US Run

Famed Mexican director Arturo Ripstein will see his latest film premiere at the Film Forum in January.

US-Mexico Travel Could Improve With New Air Service Agreement

Passengers traveling between the United States and Mexico may soon benefit from additional flights, after the two countries signed a new air service agreement on Friday.

Mexican Cardinal Says Church Okay With Medical Marijuana

Cardinal Norberto Rivera, the archbishop of Mexico City, has announced that the church has no problem with people using marijuana for medicinal purposes.

The U.S. Warns its Citizens About Traveling to Mexico This Holiday Season

The U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros has warned United States citizens that might be visiting Mexico this holiday season that region, particularly the violent state of Tamaulipas, is considered unstable.

Mexican Census Recognizes 'Afro-Mexican' Classification for the First Time

The Mexican government has for the first time ever recognized “Afro-Mexican” as a category in their census.

19 Bodies Discovered in Canyon in Mexican State of Guerrero

Forensic experts in Mexico have discovered 19 bodies in the cartel-plagued state of Guerrero. Forensic experts in Mexico have discovered 19 bodies in the cartel-plagued state of Guerrero.

Mexico Soccer Schedule: El Tri to Face Senegal in February Before FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Mexican National Team is in the middle of a big break after a very successful 2015 campaign. Their early 2016 schedule has been released.

Pope Francis Visit 2016: Pontiff to Hold Mass at Border City of Juarez During Mexico Trip

In an attempt to focus on the plight of Latino migrants heading to the U.S., Pope Francis will end his upcoming trip to Mexico with by conducting Mass at the fairgrounds in the border town of Ciudad Juarez, a popular border crossing point.

Missing Ayotzinapa 43: Experts Say New Evidence Contradicts Official Story

A team of investigators unaffiliated with the Mexican government have released new evidence that contradicts the official story of how 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College disappeared last year in Guerrero, Mexico.

‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Season 2 News: Production Begins in Mexico, Ocean Setting Featured

Fans of the "The Walking Dead" universe will be pleased to know that its companion series, "Fear the Walking Dead," is currently hard at work on Season 2 of the summer blockbuster. See the details here.

A Look At How Chicharito Has Excelled At Bayer Leverkusen

A look at how Chicharito has excelled in Germany. As December started in 2014, Javier Hernandez, best known as "Chicharito" was still riding the pine at a historic Real Madrid side.

Mexico Coca-Cola Ad Promoting 'White Savior Complex' Pulled After Backlash

Mexican bloggers this week took offense to a Christmas-themed Coca-Cola commercial that the beverage maker had posted to digital media. Critics claim the ad belittled the country's indigenous community.
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