Mexico News Highlights
Wheelchair no barrier for rescue worker ‘There are no words to describe the things I’ve seen,’ says photographer Being confined to a wheelchair with a spinal cord injury didn’t stop one determined Michoacán man from contributing to the rescue efforts in Mexico City…
Frida the rescue dog emerges as hero of Mexican earthquake MEXICO CITY — For a country still in mourning and counting its dead from last Tuesday’s devastating earthquake, Frida the Navy rescue dog has emerged as a source of inspiration and pride…
Three More Quakes Rattled Oaxaca on Saturday The Saturday quakes swayed buildings in Mexico City, prompting civil defense officials to temporarily suspend rescue operations in the rubble of buildings downed by Tuesday’s 7.1 magnitude quake. Mexico City – A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck…
1.4 million Americans traveled abroad for medical care in 2016: survey According to Patients Beyond Borders, an estimated 1.4 million Americans traveled abroad in 2016 for medical care, and the market has been growing at 15-25 percent a year. The association estimates…
1-year Mexico roadtrip subject of new book Couple’s adventures, challenges and more are chronicled For those with an adventurous spirit or an unfulfilled desire to get out and see more of the world, a new book about traveling overland through Mexico may…
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook southern Mexico today A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook southern Mexico on Saturday and was felt in the capital, where seismic alarms sounded, residents ran into the streets and rescuers briefly stopped combing the rubble left by a…
Tips for a low-cost visit to picturesque San Miguel de Allende El Universal travel collaborator Viridiana Ramírez came up with an outstanding guide for a weekend in San Miguel on a budget, departing out of Mexico City. Check it out… San Miguel de Allende…
Mexican doctors ranked among the 50 best countries in the world: survey According to a survey by The Lancet, specialists have placed Mexican medical providers in position #48 of their global ranking…. According to the latest health ranking prepared by specialists of…
Mexico had two major earthquakes this month. Here’s why For the second time in two weeks, a powerful earthquake struck Mexico, toppling buildings, cracking highways and killing hundreds of people. Just like the deadly earthquake earlier this month,Tuesday’s temblor caused heavy and…
INFORMATION FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS IN MEXICO On September 19, 2017, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck 60 km southeast of Mexico City. If you are in or around the affected areas, monitor local media for the latest developments and follow the instructions of…