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Gaviotas Beach Certification Stumbles on First Test

Mazatlán has been working have Gaviotas Beach certified as a “clean beach” by the Mexican Institute of Standardization and Certification.

México’s tourism up 4% in 2012

Spending by national tourists was up 4.8%, while spending by international tourists was down 1.5%.

México opens world’s largest instant coffee factory

The factory will supply instant coffee to the Mexican, US, Central American, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and Japanese markets.

PAN’s rift becomes public

The rift in the opposition party is over The Pact for México, the political pact PAN entered into with the government.

May 21, 1932

On this date the American pilot Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo over the Atlantic Ocean, a feat accomplished by Charles Lindbergh on the same day in 1927.

40,000 Flock to the Annual Las Cabras Beach Fiesta

Sunday was the busiest day for the lifeguards who estimated 15,000-20,000 were swimming in the waters of Las Cabras.

May 20, 1493

On this date Christopher Columbus was appointed captain of the armada he was to lead on his second voyage to America. And exactly 13 years later on this same date he died in Valladolid.

Pemex no longer 6th largest oil producer

Based upon its 2012 production numbers, the country now ranks number 9 in the world.

Hard Rock Café closes in México

The closure was prompted by the change in management of the Hard Rock brand.

Army Takes Over Michoacán State

An army general, Alberto Reyes Vaca, will take over as the state’s public security chief, overseeing military and police forces.

New police force to search for missing

The special unit will guarantee that the same investigators and forensic experts remain on the cases until they are completed.

México cuts 2013 growth forecast to 3.1%

The first quarter’s growth rate of 0.8% was lower than the 1.2 % forecast by economists.

Mexico students struggle amid teacher strike

A massive strike by teachers against education reforms has forced many parents in the area to homeschool their children.

Mexico’s Robust Car and Aerospace Industries Enjoying Growth

John Holman reports on Mexico’s robust and fast-growing car and aerospace industries.

Mexican volcano threatens town

A volcanic eruption prompts authorities to plan for the evacuation of thousands.