26Apr2014
UNESCO: On World Book Day, Mexico Ranks Second to Last in Reading
The Mazatlan Messenger
During this week's celebration of World Book Day, the light shining on Mexico was not favorable. According to UNESCO, globally Mexico ranks 107 out of 108 countries in the organization's Reading Index.

26Apr2014
John Paul II Sainthood a Delicate Issue for Mexicans
Agence France-Presse
Many Mexicans have mixed emotions about seeing the late pope John Paul II become a saint: they loved the man but feel he covered up sexual abuses by priests.

25Apr2014
Rodrigo y Gabriela: Two Latino Guitar Virtuosos and Their New Album '9 Dead Alive'
Latin Times
Their latest album, "9 Dead Alive" was recorded and produced by Rodrigo and Gabriela at their home studio in Ixtapa, creating a deeply intimate feel to their passionate sound.

25Apr2014
Richard Branson Says Virgin Galactic Will Go to Space in 2014
Albuquerque Journal
Richard Branson, billionaire owner of Virgin Galactic, says he is “90 percent convinced” spaceships will fly from New Mexico’s Spaceport America this year - and he will be on one of them.

25Apr2014
Faith Groups Call for Nuclear Weapons Abolition, Stressing Devastating Humanitarian Impact
Soka Gakkai International
Over 100 participants from diverse faiths including Buddhist, Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions came together with peace activists and experts to identify common concerns and refresh their determination to rid the world of these inhuman weapons.

25Apr2014
Malaga to Mexico: Picasso Goes on Tour
Digital Journal
Pablo Picasso, that famous son of the city of Malaga in Spain, is officially on tour at an international photography exhibition which opened in Mexico last week.

25Apr2014
Do Mexico's New Food Labelling Rules Encourage Unhealthy Sugar Consumption?
The Associated Press
Mexico's new food labeling rules were supposed to help fight an obesity epidemic, but activists and experts said that they may actually encourage the public to consume high levels of sugar.

25Apr2014
Explosion of Domestic Heroin Use Sign of Mexico's Growing Role in Trade
InSight Crime
Heroin consumption has risen dramatically in Mexico, mirroring trends in US demand for a drug that is increasingly locally produced and whose production and movement is often overseen by Mexican cartels.


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