Mexico Water Monster Faces Extinction: Axolotl Disappearing From Xochimilco

Mexico City lake resources are depleting, and the result is not pretty for a not so pretty animal. The wild axolotl is facing extinction as a result of environmental destruction.

Cubans Embrace Travel Reform, U.S. Welcomes the Change and Increases Visas by 100 Percent

While the United States and Cuba have a complicated past and an unpredictable future, it seems like there is some 'progress' with records indicating that Cubans are taking advantage of a travel reform that went into effect last year around this time.

First U.S.-Mexico High-Speed Rail Line Could Be Built by 2018

The plans for a long-sought after high-tech, high-speed rail line between the United States and Mexico just took a step forward, as officials from Texas and Mexico held a high level meeting on Thursday with the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C.

Mission: Possible - The NSA Can Hack Internet-Isolated Computers, including the Mexican Police, Using Secret Radio Technology

According to a new report from The New York Times, citing National Security Agency documents, "computer experts and American officials," the NSA has an ability to gain access to computers and alter their software remotely, using radio waves.

Mexican Teenager Injects Genitals with Dangerous "Zombie" Drug Krokodil

"Zombie" flesh-eating drug desomorphine, the street name Krokodil (pronounced crocodile), which gives users an intense "zombie-like" high state -and the side effects are ulcerated skin and limbs- has struck again, and this time in Mexico. In a bizarre sequence of events, what initially was thought to be lacerations caused by a sexually transmitted infection, turned out to be harm caused when a teenage girl injected the drug into her genitals.

Dangerous Radioactive Material was Stolen and Found in Mexico

Dangerous radioactive material, used in cancer-treating medicine, was stolen, along with the truck that was carrying the teletheraphy source containing cobalt-60. Tepojaco, a town in the central state of Hildago was the scene of the crime. The capital and six of Mexico's 31 states were put on alert on Dec. 3, and Mexican authorities were able to recover the material on Thursday of the same week, which had been abandoned in a field.

Mexico Becomes Fatter Than the U.S. After Adopting "American-sized" Portions

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) published a study that reveals that Argentina has eradicated national hunger, but it also ranks as the third highest Latin American country in obesity.

'Justice For My Sister' Filmmaker Recalls Being Held Hostage & Raped While Trying to Rid 'Femicide' in Guatemala

Los Angeles-based Colombian and Irish-American filmmaker Kimberly Bautista is a crusader against the violent killing of women, or what she calls "femicide" in Juarez, Mexico, Guatemala and throughout Central America. That's why it's incomprehensible to learn that Bautista, a voice for those who have been silenced or abused, was held hostage and raped during the culmination of her four-year-journey making the award-winning documentary, Justice For My Sister.

Latina Singer Thalia Has New Fashion Line at Macy's, Honored with Star on The Walk of Fame

Mexican born- actress and singer Thalia rejoices as she is honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and signs a new deal with retail giant Macy's. Thalia's achievements have been in everything from music to acting and owning several businesses in a variety of fields. Proud to see this Latina continue to succeed in everything she does.

Latin American Art is a Hot Commodity in Miami: Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, London & Paris Also Want to Turn up the Heat

Miami Beach, Fla. is known for its nightlife, good food and tanned and toned beach-goers, but it's taking on another dimension on an artistic level. During a time when "interest has never been higher" for Latin American art, the vibrant, coastal city is embracing the Latin movement by opening its latest museum, the Pérez Art Museum Miami on Dec. 4.

Mexico to Break Guinness World Record for Largest Fashion Show?

In Mexico's legendary Chapultepec Park, more than 3,000 amateur models joined forces with budding local designers keen to draw global attention to their work with a world record, according to Reuters.

Karla Alvarez Dead at 41: Mexican TV Star Dies of Respiratory Failure

41-year-old Mexican TV star Karla Alvarez was found dead at her apartment on Friday in Mexico City. The cause of death was related to respiratory failure stemming from bulimia and anorexia, according to several reports.

World Cup Qualifier 2013 & 2014 Live Stream, Stats, Lineups: Mexico vs. New Zealand All Whites

World Cup Qualifiers are underway and people across the world are looking to catch a glimpse of their favorite teams

U.S. Border Patrol Agents Shoot People For Throwing Rocks

U.S. Border Patrol agent Jesus Mesa Jr. shot down a 15-year-old Mexican boy named Sergio Adrian Hernandez-Guereca in 2010, alleging that the boy threw a rock at him. Attorney Robert Hilliard, the lawyer for the victim's family, stated that there was no proof that Hernandez-Guereca threw a rock at the agent, and continues to press on with a lawsuit after U.S. prosecutors chose not to charge Mesa in the wrongful death of the teenager. The teenager's death was witnessed by 25 civilian witnesses and law enforcement officials.

Mexicans and Salvadorans Have the Most Optimistic Image of the U.S., Study Says

Who are the greatest Latino optimists in the United States? According to a recent Pew Report, Mexicans and Salvadorans share a positive image of the U.S.

Arizona, California Tap into Solar Energy Even When the Sun Doesn't Shine, Will Mexico Follow Suit?

While solar power is nothing new, maintaining solar power when the sun doesn't shine is another approach that is being implemented in both Arizona and California.
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