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A New Look at an Old Favorite for Adventure Seekers: La Paz, Mexico
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A New Look at an Old Favorite for Adventure Seekers: La Paz, Mexico

For our last night in La Paz, Mexico, we kept it simple: A couple of cans of cold Pacifico, a bench on the malecón, the city’s waterfront promenade, and the sunset glowing orange over the shimmering silver-blue Sea of Cortez. My husband, Alex, and I had spent nearly a week taking scenic desert drives and lazy city strolls, visiting stunning beaches and mountains, and enjoying a steady diet of fish tacos and mezcalitas. But now we were salt-coated and sinking into a blissful exhaustion that comes only after a day spent scuba diving.La Paz is the capital of Baja California Sur, the Mexican state where some 42 percent of the land and water are natural protected areas, and the city lies on the Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California, considered one of the world’s most diverse mari...
U.S. Companies Are Finding It Hard to Avoid China
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U.S. Companies Are Finding It Hard to Avoid China

Dec. 11, 2023 11:00 pm ETHONG KONG—American companies, under heavy pressure to reduce their exposure to China, are increasingly turning to factories in places such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Mexico.Many are finding it hard to avoid China, however. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Mexico-based startup accused of selling health drink made from endangered fish: “Nature’s best kept secret”
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Mexico-based startup accused of selling health drink made from endangered fish: “Nature’s best kept secret”

Environmental watchdogs accused a Mexico-based startup Thursday of violating international trade law by selling a health supplement made from endangered totoaba fish to several countries including the U.S. and China.Advocates told The Associated Press they also have concerns that the company, The Blue Formula, could be selling fish that is illegally caught in the wild. Male totoaba breeders in a tank at the Earth Ocean Farms hatchery in La Paz, Mexico, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.  Maurico Palos/Bloomberg via Getty Images The product, which the company describes as "nature's best kept secret," is a small sachet of powder containing collagen taken from the fish that is designe...
Mexican drug cartel operators posed as U.S. officials to target Americans in timeshare scam, Treasury Department says
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Mexican drug cartel operators posed as U.S. officials to target Americans in timeshare scam, Treasury Department says

A Mexican drug cartel was so bold in operating frauds that target elderly Americans that the gang's operators posed as U.S. Treasury Department officials, U.S. authorities said Thursday.The scam was described by the department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC. The agency has been chasing fraudsters using call centers controlled by the Jalisco drug cartel to promote fake offers to buy Americans' timeshare properties. They have scammed at least 600 Americans out of about $40 million, officials said.But they also began contacting people claiming to be employees of OFAC itself, and offering to free up funds purportedly frozen by the U.S. agency, which combats illicit funds and money laundering. "At times, perpetrators of timeshare fraud misuse go...
The 9 Top Cheap All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico
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The 9 Top Cheap All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico

Vacations may be getting more costly than ever before, but it's still more than possible to get a good deal in ever-popular destinations south of the border from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Vallarta. The various hotels and resorts below offer all-inclusive stays with rates starting at less than $200 per night. These packages will typically cover all meals and drinks, and a solid selection of activities. Although, if you're really trying to keep a lid on your costs, pay attention to what's included, since excursions and some premium activities (like scuba diving) typically won't be covered. As with any vacation, planning ahead will also help you save, as prices tend to be much lower if you book further in advance, especially for the peak season, which runs from December to April in Mexico. ...
The 12 Best All-Inclusive Mexico Resorts for Families
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The 12 Best All-Inclusive Mexico Resorts for Families

If you're looking for family-friendly, all-inclusive resorts with year-round warm temperatures, beautiful beaches, top-notch cuisine, picturesque sunsets and a plethora of water sports, Mexico is a hard destination to beat. Its family resorts boast everything from water parks and high-tech teen clubs to world-class spas and five-star dining for an all-inclusive getaway, making your family vacation easy and memorable.U.S. News has compiled a list of the top all-inclusive family resorts in Mexico so you can treat yourself and your family to luxurious accommodations, a variety of dining options, kid-focused amenities and entertaining activities.Club Med Cancún Yucatán(Courtesy of Club Med)Families will love staying at the oceanfront Club Med Cancún Yucatán, with its three outdoor pools, thre...
Veterans treat PTSD in Mexico with substances illegal in the U.S.
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Veterans treat PTSD in Mexico with substances illegal in the U.S.

Veterans treat PTSD in Mexico with substances illegal in the U.S. - CBS News Watch CBS News Veterans who say traditional pharmaceuticals have failed to heal their mental scars are traveling south of the border to Mexico to use psychedelics they claim are giving them drastic results. CBS News contributor Lisa Ling reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
The Mexican Politics of Hurricane Otis
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The Mexican Politics of Hurricane Otis

Mary Anastasia O'Grady writes "The Americas," a weekly column on politics, economics and business in Latin America and Canada that appears every Monday in the Journal. Ms. O'Grady joined the paper in August 1995 and became a senior editorial page writer in December 1999. She was appointed an editorial board member in November 2005. She is also a member of the board of directors of the Indianapolis­-based Liberty Fund. In 2012 Ms. O’Grady won the Walter Judd Freedom Award from The Fund for American Studies. In 2009 Ms. O'Grady received the Thomas Jefferson Award from The Association of Private Enterprise Education. In 2005 Ms. O'Grady won the Bastiat Prize for Journalism awarded by the International Policy Network for her articles on the World Bank, the underground economy in Brazil and th...