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Mexico Rights Agency Decries Slaying of Reporter
 Associated Press
Mexico's National Human Rights Commission urged authorities Tuesday to investigate the killing of a reporter in the Pacific coast state of Guerrero, the fourth slaying of a Mexican journalist this year.
Mexico Declares End to 14-Month Swine Flu Scare
 Associated Press
The government of Mexico lifted the alert for swine flu this week, officially ending the health emergency in the country where the illness first appeared 14 months ago.
Mexico's Supreme Court Orders Release of 12 Involved in Violent 2006 Protest
 Associated Press
Mexico's Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the convictions of 12 leaders and other participants in a violent 2006 protest during which leftist demonstrators took over a town and battled police.
Brother of Slain Mexican Candidate to Run in Vote
 Miguel Angel Gutierrez
The brother of a Mexican gubernatorial candidate killed by suspected drug hitmen will run in his place in this weekend's election in the northeastern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, his party said on Wednesday.
Mexico Coach Aguirre Resigns
 Carlos Pacheco & Caroline Stauffer
Javier Aguirre ended his second stint as Mexico coach on Wednesday, resigning three days after his team were beaten 3-1 by Argentina in the second round of the World Cup in South Africa.
Hurricane Alex Pounds Mexico but Spares U.S. Oil Rigs
 Tomas Bravo
Hurricane Alex drenched the Texas-Mexico border on Thursday as the powerful storm slammed into Mexico's Gulf coast, spawning tornadoes and flooding towns, but it spared U.S. oil wells.
Mexico Opposition Seeks Candidate After Murder
 Robin Emmott
Mexico's main opposition party scrambled on Tuesday to name a new candidate for governor in Sunday's election in a northern border state after suspected drug hitmen killed the front-runner.
Strong Earthquake Hits Mexico, One Dead
 Nadia Altamirano
A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico early on Wednesday, leaving one man dead and shaking buildings as far away as Mexico City but sparing infrastructure from serious damage.
More Soldiers in the Streets, More Violence
 Emilio Godoy
The Mexican army's participation in the counternarcotics war led by the government of conservative President Felipe Calderón has triggered a jump in violence in the areas where the troops are on the ground, according to an analysis by a U.S. statistics expert.
Mexico Fans Cheer for Future in Loss
 Scott French
Those happening upon the fountain fronting Plaza Mexico on Sunday afternoon - at least those who hadn't heard the score - would have been astonished to learn that Argentina, with the help of poor officiating and one horrid defensive error, had dominated Mexico in a World Cup showdown half a world away.
Mexico to Press Ahead with Vote Despite Slaying
 Olga R. Rodriguez
Mexican politicians vowed to press on with elections despite the assassination of the leading candidate for governor of a border state, urging frightened citizens to vote and show they are not intimidated by drug cartels threatening the country's democracy.
Mexico Eliminates Car Ownership Tax
 Loriana Marietta
he Mexican government has eliminated a tax on new vehicles. The market here is still about 30 percent below 2008 figures — and it dipped even lower last year — so the government measure is hoped to help Mexican consumers get new vehicles and reduce the cost of acquiring cars in the country by about 3 percent.
Mexico Drug War Escalates with Candidate Killing
 Mica Rosenberg
Calderon slammed what he called a "cowardly" attack on the country's democratic institutions and vowed to keep up his fight on organized crime with the full force of his government.
Mexican Singer El Shaka Killed After Denying His Murder
 BBC News
Mexican singer Sergio Vega has been shot dead only hours after he had denied reports he had been murdered.
Mexico Booted from the World Cup
 Mark Zeigler
They painted their faces, wrapped themselves in flags, wore funny hats, and chanted, “Sí se puede — Yes we can.” While disappointed at their team’s 3-1 loss, many fans managed to shrug it off.
 Alex Could Become Hurricane Monday or Tuesday
 Adrian Virgen
Tropical storm Alex became better organized as it slowly moved away from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and forecasters said it could become a hurricane on Monday or Tuesday.
Attack on Mexico Political Rally Kills 3, Wounds 6
 Associated Press
A mob armed with clubs, stones and guns attacked a political rally in southern Mexico on Saturday, sparking hours of clashes that left three people dead and six more wounded.
Raw Video: Annual Gay Pride March in Mexico City
 Associated Press
Thousands of people took part in Mexico City's annual Gay Pride parade on Saturday.
Mexico Hoping for Revenge vs. Argentina
 Vicente Panetta
Mexico will get the chance to erase a grudge nursed for four years when it meets Argentina in the World Cup second round on Sunday.
Mexico Not Expecting Much Damage Yet From BP Oil Spill
 Laurence Iliff
Mexico is preparing for the arrival of oil floating in from the leaking underwater BP well in the Gulf, but doesn't expect much damage unless a hurricane changes the direction of the oil slick or a seasonal shift in water currents brings tar balls to Mexican beaches.
TV Producer Challenges Extradition In Mexico
 Associated Press
Prosecutors say lawyers for a reality TV producer accused of murdering his wife in Mexico have filed a legal challenge there to try to block his extradition.
Mexico Nabs Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Leader
 Mariana Martinez
Police in the border city of Mexicali have arrested a purported top figure in Mexico's powerful Sinaloa drug cartel, authorities said Friday.
Hurricane Darby a Major Storm in Mexican Pacific
 Robert Campbell
Hurricane Darby strengthened in the eastern Pacific off Mexico on Friday but was expected to move farther away from land and decrease speed during the weekend, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Calderón Announces Gradual Phase-Out of Vehicle Ownership Tax
 Suzanne Stephens Waller
President Felipe Calderón signed a decree for the gradual phase-out of the ownership tax for new cars for a value of up to $250,000 pesos.
Guadalajara Celebrates 14 Years of Sexual Diversity
 Juan Ceja
Under overcast skies, Guadalajara's GLBT community stepped out last weekend to celebrate the 14th Annual Sexual Diversity March. Despite the weather forecasts, an estimated 31 thousand participants and spectators lined the sidewalks, store fronts and balconies alongside Calle Hidalgo.
Mexico Sees Kiwis in its Future
 Associated Press
Mexico is scoping out its Pacific coast farmland for possible kiwi production with the help of technicians from New Zealand.
Mexico Drug War: 5 Things You Don't Know
 GlobalPost
Beyond the warring gangs and struggle for drug-trafficking routes, here are five things about Mexico's drug war that may surprise you.
President Calderón Monitors Oil Spill
Suzanne Stephens Waller
The Presidency reports that President Felipe Calderón has closely monitored the development of the oil spill on the American side of the Gulf of Mexico, reported as a result of the explosion and sinking of British Petroleum's Deepwater Horizon rig on April 20.
Art-Naco: Super Hip Mexicans Get Back to Basics
 Erik Geddes
‘Naco’, a term which was once used as an insult for lower-class and uneducated Mexicans, is now being reclaimed and celebrated in a post-modern movement.
Two Dead in Confrontation in Oaxaca, Near Site of Canadian Mine
 Nancy Davies
Just two weeks prior to the July 4 state-wide election in Oaxaca, Mexico, an anti-mining and political confrontation took place. A battle broke out between PRIistas and residents of the villages El Cuajilote and Maguey Largo who oppose the exploitation of the mine "La Trinidad."
Spain Returns 2 Independence War Flags to Mexico
 Associated Press
Spain has returned to Mexico two 19th century flags carried by Mexican independence war heroes. Mexican President Felipe Calderon presented the flags in a military ceremony Monday and said they were the first patriotic symbols the country had.
'Revolucion' Directors Muse on a Mexico in Revolt
 Reed Johnson
Gael Garcia Bernal, Carlos Reygadas, Patricia Riggen and Diego Luna are among the 10 Mexican filmmakers who take up the theme of the Mexican Revolution.
World Cup: Mexico 0 Uruguay 1
 Patrick Johnston
Uruguay's players celebrate after their victory over Mexico in a 2010 World Cup Group A soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 22, 2010.
Hurricane Celia Spins Further Away From Mexico
 Sean Mattson
Hurricane Celia, the first hurricane of the 2010 Pacific season, continued on a westward path away from Mexico but grew in strength on Monday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
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