16May2013
Is Mexico's Economic Success Story Facing an Unhappy Ending?
Financial Times
Over the past few years, officials at Mexico’s national statistics agency have become used to publishing the glowing quarterly economic growth figures that have plotted the country’s recovery since the financial crisis. But on Friday, the statisticians will probably show the world a very different set of numbers.

16May2013
Stratfor: US-Mexico Cooperation Against Cartels Remains Strong
Stratfor
Clearly, there is some confusion on the U.S. side about the approach the Pena Nieto government is taking, but conversations with both U.S. and Mexican officials reveal that these changes in Mexico’s approach do not appear to be as drastic as some have feared.

16May2013
In Mexico, Zihuatanejo's Getting a Makeover with Government Funding
The Los Angeles Times
Travelers may know of Ixtapa, a private getaway on the Pacific coast of Mexico known for its high-end hotels and world-class amenities, but now neighboring Zihuatanejo may get its moment in the sun.

16May2013
Profeco Official Whose Daughter Forced Restaurant Closing is Fired
The New York Times
The head of the federal consumer protection agency was fired Wednesday, weeks after his daughter got inspectors to briefly shut down a restaurant that refused her the table she wanted.

16May2013
Surfers of the World Taking a Stand to Save Waves
Imperial Beach Patch
On the first ever Global Wave Wednesday, surfers and environmentalists from 10 countries came together last week in Rosarito to talk about some old and new strategies to preserve waves and beaches.

16May2013
More Seismic Activity at Mexico Volcano; Authorities Have Shelters Ready
Associated Press
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.

16May2013
Embroidery Collective Gives Voice to Mexico's Victims of Gender-Based Violence
GPI
A group of mostly women remember victims of gender-based killings by embroidering their stories on handkerchiefs and displaying them at local demonstrations and events. The embroiderers say they feel a connection with the women whose violent stories they stitch.

15May2013
Clergy Abuse Suit of Rev. Aguilar Rivera Delayed to Consolidate Cases
Associated Press
A judge refused Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that a fugitive Mexican priest molested a boy 25 years ago in Los Angeles and instead combined claims by 11 alleged victims into one trial.


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