How Mexico is trying to lock down its southern border Maclean’s magazine reports that on its once-porous southern border, Mexico has taken on an unlikely new role: anti-migrant enforcer. Here is a report prepared by contributor David Agren: Standing at an improvised barber’s…
Media glares on Mexico as new mayor is killed one day after inauguration MEXICO CITY — Worldwide media coverage of the slaying of a newly elected mayor in the state of Morelos has sharpened the focus on Mexico’s security problems. Publications ranging…
New Arrivals at Lombok for the 2016 Fashion Show Tara A. Spears Originally the brainchild of a group of women golfers, the Fashion Show has grown into a major charity fundraiser, currently celebrating its 13th Anniversary! The Fashion Show’s mission…
Dollar is closing 2015 at historical highs vs. peso 2015’s rollicking ride for the Mexican peso vs. the U.S. dollar appears to be wrapping up with the dollar closing out the year very near its all-time high. The exchange rate decreased $0.0026 pesos…
Chichen Itza at risk, if the Yucatecan Government does not act Renowned as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World since 2007, Chichén Itzá, the complex of Mayan ruins on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, is at risk of losing that distinction due…
Survey finds Mexicans asked Santa for better security What did Mexicans want for Christmas? Security, better governments and the elimination of corruption were the top wishes in a pre-Christmas survey. Questioned as to what they would ask from Santa Claus…
Mexican Weed: International Symbol of Christmas Tara A. Spears Western tradition holds that Christmas colors are red and green yet the original Christmas events occurred in a far eastern desert where shades of brown and gray are the norm. So how did…
Santa brings joy to La Penita Kindergarten Photos by Dianna Belitski
The Great Santa Parade of Lo De Marcos Nayarit Photographs by John Spry Santa and his crew did a fabulous job at Lo de Marcos this afternoon! Great job Lloyd and friends!
MEXICO Minimum wage hike won’t buy two rolls The additional 2.94 pesos per day represents a 4.2% increase for 2016 The minimum wage will go up 4.2% on January 1, the National Minimum Wage Commission decided this week, an increase of 2.94…