Southland teen nears the finish of his global sea odyssey – fixes boat in Puerto Vallarta

Zac Sunderland in Puerto Vallarta, on his way home after a world record setting solo circumnavigation of the earth

Zac Sunderland, trying to be the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the globe alone, has seen pirates, equipment breaks and a large ship come too close at canal. His 13-month trip is due to end soon. By Pete Thomas L.A. Times July 6, 2009 Reporting from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — Zac Sunderland is wedged in his [...]

The new global economic reality – Charles Simpson

Charles Simpson Invest Magazine MexInvest Now.com How to prosper & avoid the coming storm and prolonged economic stagnation in the USA. First: A reality check on Mexico Mexico is in a unique position to reap many of the benefits of the decline of the US economy. In order to not violate NAFTA and other agreements [...]

Passport law hurting tourism

by Parker Leavitt – Jul. 7, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic A new law requiring Americans to have a passport to visit Mexico is the latest in a series of problems plaguing the Mexico travel industry, Valley business owners say. The recession, border violence and the swine flu have drastically cut into the revenue [...]

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