But they say much of the Gulf of Mexico remains open, and seafood from unaffected areas is safe.

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

Since Mexico declared an open war on drug cartels, journalists have been kidnapped, killed and threatened -- particularly those who cover drug trafficking and institutional corruption.

CNN: July 30, 2012 -- Updated 1905 GMT (0305 HKT)

The first gym will open in Mexico City in mid November and the singer herself is slated to visit on November 29th.

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It plans to soon open in Mexico as well.

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