
To continue fighting climate change, Mexico and the United States recently announced the formation of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, a new international coalition to reduce emissions of common pollutants that contribute to rapid climate change and widespread health problems. Sweden, Canada, Ghana, and Bangladesh are also members… of the coalition.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was implemented on January 1, 1994 in hope of removing many barriers of trade and investment between Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The NAFTA agreement, in its creation, was expected to create positive trade relationships between the three countries while making sure they… adhere to certain economic rules and regulations. The establishment of NAFTA has had many positive effects on the market economy of Mexico, its diplomatic relations with other countries, and the standards of living in Mexico. In addition, millions of jobs have been created in Mexico as a result of the implementation of the NAFTA agreement 18 years ago.
Volkswagen Group, the world renowned German automobile manufacturing company, has recently opened a new center in Puebla, Mexico, the second largest city in Mexico. Volkswagen now owns the Lamborghini, the Audi, the Bentley, and the Bugatti. The new Volkswagen center is called the Volkswagen Group Sales & Service… Academy. Volkswagen has invested $6.7 million in the latest Volkswagen center in Mexico that will act as a training facility for the company. The new Volkswagen Group Sales & Service Academy Puebla training center will provide instructional services to Volkswagen staff, including managers and technicians.


Comstock Metals Ltd. declared that it has started the first phase of a drilling program on its Corona Gold-Silver Project located in the Uruachic District of Chihuahua, Mexico. …


When Michel Martin, host of NPR’s “Tell Me More” wanted to learn more about the history of chocolate, she went right to a mother-daughter expert team. Diana Xochitl Munn, a botanist who has studied the tree whose seeds are made into chocolate, spoke with Martin alongside her… mother, Nativided Estrada, a native Mazatec.

Currently one of the most influential food celebrities, Anthony Bourdain, host of such television programs as "No Reservations" and "The Layover," recently praised the emerging cuisine of Baja California in an interview with the Austin American-Statesman newspaper. Known for his adventurous approach to food and travel, Chef Bourdain found both in abundance in… Mexico.

American cuisine celebrity Rick Bayless, mostly known for his Iron Chef America participation and appearance in Top Chef, recently visited Baja California, Mexico to tape 13 episodes for his PBS television series “Mexico, One Plate at a Time.” On a YouTube video, Bayless shared his… experience while taping: “The reason why I am so captivated with this place is because of the incredible products that you can find here, amazingly talented chefs, seafood, world-class wines. It’s pretty stunning what you can find here.” Bayless also added, “I love the fact that so many of the producers here are working organically or they are talking about sustainable seafood, it is a place that I encourage everybody to come and explore. It is amazing, it will blow your mind.”
On Saturday, March 24th, Pope Benedict XVI will hold meetings at the Conde Rul House, the seat of the State Government of Guanajuato. Following these meetings, the Pope will greet and bless children and other faithful gathered in Guanajuato’s Plaza de la Paz, the main administrative centre of Guanajuato… and the heart of the city.
In the Bahía Magdalena (Magdalena Bay), whale-watching excursions offer an intimate look at nature. The Fronteras’ journalism staff easily spotted about a dozen whales and calves on one expedition while whale watching in Mexico. Among the whales that travelers can spot in the area, California Gray Whales… are abound and can be observed sticking their heads up in the air or displaying their tail fins while diving. If you’re lucky, one will actually pull up to the side of a boat.
Mexico’s commitment to creating renewable energy through wind power is evident, with the nation recently reaching a capacity of 1,000 megawatts of installed wind energy. …
In November 2011, environmental leaders from around the world attended the COP17 Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa. Fernando Tudela Abad, the undersecretary of environmental policy and planning at the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources, was one such expert at the… conference.
A new public art exhibit has taken “root” in Mexico City. “Raices” or “Roots” is an exhibit designed by Mexican artist Jose Rivelino Moreno Valle and intended to inspire reflection about Mexico's history. Rivelino brings 15 years of experimentation with diverse… materials, forms, and themes to this public art in Mexico City that is on display until the end of February.
The green initiative ‘Reforestamos Mexico’ (Reforesting Mexico) was born in 2002, focusing on conservation projects and the revival of natural capital through reforestation of natural protected areas of Mexican land. Nearly one-third of all Mexican territory is covered by forests and the… reforestation of Mexican jungles and forests are essential for the development of Mexican territory. ‘Reforestamos Mexico’ is committed to ensuring that forests and jungles are kept green and that the right measures are implemented to strengthen social capital.


With just over a month until Pope Benedict XVI makes his much-anticipated visit to Cuba and Mexico, members of the Catholic Church in Mexico eagerly prepare for his arrival. The visit is significant in multiple respects, as it indicates the church’s support of the people of Mexico as well as the continued… development of the country.

MexicoToday caught up with a young tourist in Mexico City. She talked about her favorite things to do in Mexico, how much she loves Mexican… street food, and some of her favorite Mexican locations, including Chapultepec Park.


The Japanese automotive manufacturer of Yorozu plans to invest MXP$900 million (around US$70 million) to build a new plant at the State of… Guanajuato, in central Mexico.
A new wind energy farm is anticipated to be built in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. This Chiapas wind farm, the first in the region, will… provide 30 megawatts of wind generated energy to as many as 38 municipalities in Mexico. The wind farm will open in the first half of 2012 and provide the surrounding areas of Chiapas with valuable renewable energy power for many household and governmental needs. Rodríguez-Galán, a partner at Woodhouse, Lorente and Ludlow stated that the wind turbines will generate energy that could then be used for electricity and water pumping purposes.
Mazatlán, Mexico is one of the premier locations for Mexican cuisine and culture. Known mostly for its wide variety of seafood and local fruits, Mazatlán has been one of the most popular Mexican tourist spots for years. However, recently tourists during the spring break period have… begun to flock to Cancun or Cabo San Lucas. Mazatlán, nonetheless, has some of the best dining experiences, outdoor activities, and views in all of Mexico. Tourists can enjoy golfing, sport fishing, harbor cruising, and visiting historically significant colonial sites. Named after the Nahuatl word signifying “place of the deer”, Mazatlán was founded by Spanish and Indian settlers in the 1500s. Mazatlán is located on the Pacific Coast, approximately 16 miles from the Ocean and 275 miles northwest of Puerto Vallarta.
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is revered as one of the most lavish and varied communities in all of Mexico. Known for its beautifully extravagant architecture,… quaint cobblestone streets, rich cultural traditions, and pleasant weather, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is also celebrated as an apex of art, literature, fashion, and photography. During World War II, American art students flocked to the Allende Institute and the Ignacio Ramírez "El Nigromante" Cultural Center. The Allende Institute gave individuals the ability to study and create art in peace during a time of war. Today, the amount of small boutiques, textile shops, galleries, and folk art stores are overflowing in San Miguel de Allende.

MexicoToday spoke with a businessman visiting Mexico City. He talked about enjoying the food in Mexico, especially marisco, or shellfish. He raved about the experience, and especially enjoyed the culture of Mexico City.















