The UN's World Meteorological Organisation released news this morning that confirms what many have already guessed at: "2010 was the warmest year on record, confirming a 'significant' long-term trend of global warming."

Update: On Saturday, February 19, 2011, Carnival Cruise Lines celebrated the return of the Splendor to its Mexican Riviera route. The Splendor suffered a fire at sea last November and has been undergoing extensive repairs since. 

Original Post: Three cruise lines have announced that they will end or cut back on cruises to Mexico, citing a decline in Mexican tourism largely due to fears of drug violence. All three ships originated in southern California and took a trans-Pacific route.

After years of petitioning the Austrian government for the return of the Penacho de Montezuma, Mexico may finally receive the significant headdress - but only temporarily.

Update: This project needs volunteers to come out on the morning of February 5 from 9:30am - 1pm for the groundbreaking. Tools also needed - contact nicole@peacemexico.org.

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The Rivera Cuale condominium development is partnering with PEACE to create a riverside community garden on its grounds - the first of its kind in Puerto Vallarta.

Local non-profit PEACE has partnered with Se Mas Microfinanzas and Investours to offer socially-responsible community tours that introduce visitors to local entrepreneurs in the Punta de Mita community, and has participants choose an entrepreneur to the proceeds of the tour in an interest-free loan.

Get your tickets now for the Hot Love - Salsa y Salsa event at the Paradise Community Center on Calle Pulpito, taking place Sunday, February 13 between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

El Arrayán (344 Allende) is known for quality Mexican foods from different regions of the country. Now, with the help of chef Mariano Valdes, owner Carmen Porras is offering a limited number of participants a full day of instruction on how to select, purchase and cook Mexican foods.

CNN reported today that the government of Germany has ordered arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch to stop selling guns to Mexico for fear that they may end up in parts of the country where there are human rights violations.

The 12th annual Toys for Tots drive, which collects donated toys and distributes them to local children, was successfully completed this weekend.  

Mexico has once again found an extraordinary and adventurous way to combine art, public space, and environmental awareness. "The Silent Evolution" is the inaugural installation at MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte), a new underwater museum situated in the National Marine Park of Cancún, Isla Mujeres, and Punta Nizuc region off the coast of Cancun.