05Nov2013
New Soft Drink Tax May Take Away Your Mexican Coke
Quartz
Mexico’s new soft drink tax could push the nation’s Coca-Cola makers away from the cane sugar that’s made “Mexicoke” a cult hit in the U.S.

05Nov2013
A Perfect Storm: Unchecked Violence Continues in Michoacan, Mexico
Global Voices
In May 2013 Global Voices tackled the topic of the disproportionate violence that afflicts Michoacan de Ocampo, a state in the central-west zone of Mexico. Sadly, 5 months later, crime and attacks against the population continue to be in the news in the region.

05Nov2013
Mexican Colleges Look to Expand Across United States to Serve Immigrants
The Hechinger Report
Mexican universities are considering stepping in to offer accredited university classes in California and other states primarily to serve an immigrant population that lags far behind others in college education.

05Nov2013
App Lets You Boycott Koch Brothers, Monsanto and More By Scanning Your Shopping Cart
Forbes
Forbes test drives a smartphone app aimed at empowering users to make wise consumer choices while they're shopping. Users can join campaigns to avoid or endorse companies that support GMOs, LBGT rights, or products from Monsanto, Koch Industries.

05Nov2013
GM Mexico Improves Environment One Tree at a Time
GM Mexico
Four facilities in Mexico demonstrated their commitment by organizing several tree planting events in 2013 where more than 8,000 trees have been planted by GM employees.

05Nov2013
BPM Festival to Make Its Return to Playa del Carmen
Wantickets
The BPM Festival will make its return to Playa del Carmen, Mexico for its seventh edition on January 3-12, 2014. BPM has rapidly established itself as an essential music destination on the global festival circuit.

05Nov2013
Coespo: Mexico Has Problem with Internally Displaced Persons Fleeing Violence
The News
Mexico has a huge problem with the number of Mexicans who have needed to leave their homes because of crime and violence, particularly in Michoacan’s Tierra Caliente region, according to National Population Council President Clara Ochoa Valdes.

05Nov2013
US Border Patrol Agents May Continue Using Deadly Force Against Rock-Throwers
Associated Press
Border Patrol agents may continue using deadly force against rock-throwers, the chief of the agency said, despite the recommendation of a government-commissioned review to end the practice.


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