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The latest news and entertainment from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Local, National, and International News for expats living in Mexico.

Research says cacao is even older than we thought

New research strengthens the case that people used the chocolate ingredient cacao in South America 5,400 years ago, underscoring the seed’s radical transformation into today’s...
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Military Plan of Joint National Defense outlines the six greatest threats to Mexico

Large-scale migration; natural, environmental, health and anthropogenic disasters; the geostrategic situation; the absence of alliances in defense; the loss of governability and governance; the vulnerability...
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What ancient cultures teach us about grief, mourning and continuity of life

At this time of the year, Mexican and Mexican-American communities observe “Día de los Muertos” (the Day of the Dead), a three-day celebration that welcomes...
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Mexicans vote to stop construction of new airport in Mexico City

Mexicans voted to scrap a part-built $13 billion new airport for the capital in a divisive referendum pushed for by President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador,...
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Marina Puerto Escondido Announces Grand Opening Ceremony

The Marina Puerto Escondido Board of Directors will hold a Grand Opening Ceremony to showcase the new 100+ slips, breakwater, premium services, amenities and more...
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November Social Calendar for Expats in Vallarta

ExPats will be having their first Special Expats Day Boat Charter on Saturday, November 3. Also, During the month of November, ExPats in Vallarta will...
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6.1 earthquake off the coast of El Salvador does not generate tsunami threat

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 occurred Sunday afternoon off the Salvadoran coast, without generating threat of a tsunami, reported the Ministry of...
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Photographer, diver, researcher and lecturer, all at 13 years old

He recently met the Oscar winner, Emmanuel "El Chivo" Lubezki, and last year Alfonso Cuarón declared himself his fan, and among his cell phone contacts...
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Mexico’s Green Party proposes law banning single-use plastics in the country

The Green Party in the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico's Senate proposed a bill to prohibit single-use plastics in Mexico. 10 thousand tons of this material...
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To fight high drug prices, Utah will pay for public employees to go fill prescriptions in Mexico

Utah will pay for public employees to go fill prescriptions in Mexico

To save money on drugs, Utah is offering to cover travel expenses for public employees willing to go fill certain high-cost prescriptions in Tijuana. Amid...
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Macho Mexico's Muxe Shake Up Stereotypes

Macho Mexico’s Muxe Shake Up Stereotypes

Born men but living as women, the muxe community in Oaxaca, Mexico, long endured discrimination as a way of life. Younger members are challenging that....
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Crime within the Migrant Caravan is taking its toll

The migrant caravan stopped on its route to Tapanatepec after Central Americans tried to lynch a man being accusing of attempted kidnapping, which generated tension...
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Jalisco firefighters complete Bombero Level 2 training

The State Unit for Civil Protection and Firefighters of Jalisco (UEPCBJ) reported today that they concluded the work of the Diplomado Bombero 2 training, given...
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Animal rights Activists demand closure of Puerto Rico zoo after deaths

Activists demand closure of Puerto Rico zoo after deaths

Animal rights activists demanded Friday that Puerto Rico permanently close its only zoo and relocate all animals to sanctuaries following reports of deaths and improper...
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Honey producers in Mexico are discovering new ways to save bees

Given the mortality of bees, which in wild areas reaches 35% of their populations, mainly due to climate change, Chihuahua honey producers use flavored drinks...
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Mexicans line capital’s boulevard for Day of Dead parade

Towering skeletons and dancers dressed in regional costumes are bouncing along Mexico City’s main avenue, surrounded by orange marigolds, as the city celebrates its third...
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Puerto Vallarta bus fare increase begins November 2

Are you confused about when the bus fare increase will be implemented in Puerto Vallarta? You're not alone! The final date for bus fare increases...
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Blind man tries to raise awareness of guide dogs in Mexico

Miguel Ángel Millán, a 30-year-old blind man, and his guide dog Ruger, seek to end the discrimination they have suffered and lay the foundations to...
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Puerto Vallarta continues to lobby for Level-Three hospital

For the municipal government of Puerto Vallarta, the issue of health is a permanent priority in public affairs, which is why the mayor Arturo Dávalos...
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Mexico begins processing migrants under the ‘You are in your home’ plan

The Ministry of the Interior (Segob), through the National Institute of Migration (INM) and the Mexican Commission for Assistance to Refugees (COMAR), delivered temporary CURPs,...
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