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 News Around the Republic of Mexico
Investors Reassured as Arizona Regulators Act
 Gabriela Rico
At a time when Mexico is aggressively courting American real estate investors, news of an apparent scam in Puerto Peñasco has officials scrambling to assure investors it's safe to buy property in Mexico.
President's Vatican Visit Irrelevant for Mexicans
 Angus Reid
A majority of people in Mexico approve of their president’s recent trip to the Vatican, but think it provides no benefits to the country, according to a poll by Reforma. 67 per cent of respondents support Felipe Calderón’s visit, but 68 per cent consider it mostly irrelevant.
19 Mexican Soldiers Jailed in Deaths
 Ioan Grillo
Nineteen Mexican soldiers were sent to a military prison Monday after troops allegedly killed two women and three children whose vehicle failed to stop at an army checkpoint, the Defense Department said.
6 Migrants Killed In Mexico Truck Mishap
 Associated Press
Tons of bananas collapsed the false floor of a tractor-trailer smuggling migrants in southern Mexico, killing six people hidden inside a secret compartment and wounding a dozen others, officials said Monday.
Lion, Tiger Fatally Maul Mexican Man
 Reuters
A lion and a tiger kept as exotic pets on the roof of a Mexican meat processing plant killed a man feeding them on Monday, Mexican media said.
Pope Meets Mexican President, but Children Steal the Show
 Cindy Wooden
Pope Benedict XVI and Mexican President Felipe Calderon spoke about serious issues facing Mexico and the international community, but the president's children seemed to steal the show at the family's papal audience.
Mayor Sweeps Mexico City's Streets
 Jeremy Schwartz
Aztec warriors spotted an eagle holding a serpent in its mouth and, struck by the omen, founded the canal city of Tenochtitlan, precursor to the Mexican capital. Seven hundred years later, the momentous location is hidden at the edge of a huge sea of street vendors.
Breeders Promoting Hairless Mexican 'Xolo' Dogs
 Traci Carl
Sleek with batlike ears, the hairless Xoloitzcuintles look more like cartoon characters than canines. This rare breed's history dates back to the Aztecs, and it has a special allure for asthmatics or those who just don't like cleaning up after a shedding dog.
Juarez Police Enforcing Curfew
 ktsm.com
It's something many El Pasoans say they did as teens, but now Juarez police are cracking down on underage drinkers who go across the border. Now, kids caught breaking the law could find themselves behind bars.
Mexico's Calderon Blames US for Drug War
 Deutsche Presse-Agentur
In an interview with Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Mexican President Felipe Calderon demanded a clearer cooperation and a much more tangible commitment on the issue of drug traffic from Washington.
Mexico Arrests 26 Central American Illegal Immigrants
 Xinhua
Mexican federal police have arrested 26 Central American illegal immigrants allegedly abandoned by human traffickers, Mexico's General Attorney's Office (PGR) said Friday.
Tropical Storm Barbara Strengthens
 Associated Press
The second named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season regained tropical storm force Friday and was expected to make landfall on Saturday near the Mexico-Guatemala border.
Mexico Extradites Three Suspects to US
 Associated Press
Mexico extradited three suspects to the United States on Friday, including a man wanted in the killing of a California Army National Guard soldier on leave from Iraq.
Police Find 3 Unexploded Grenades in Mexico City Subway
 Associated Press
Police found unexploded grenades in two Mexico City subway stations Friday, and said the explosives were accompanied by messages against the “Zetas,” a gang of hit men tied to the Gulf drug cartel.
Mexicans Support Calderón's Drug War Strategy
 Reuters
President Felipe Calderón's approval rating rose to a sturdy 65 percent in a newspaper poll Friday, and Mexicans resoundingly backed his use of the army to fight violent drug gangs.
Mexico City: Teachers Clash With Riot Police
 WW4Report
Teachers from the National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE) clashed with capital police and elite Federal Preventative Police at blockades of the federal Government Ministry and the central offices of the national TV network Televisa in Mexico City May 31.
Mexican Women Defy Taboos, Prejudice to Work in Mines
 newkerala.com
Two hundred women have overcome male chauvinism and superstition to carve out a niche - albeit tiny - in Mexico's expanding mining industry, reports the Spanish news agency EFE.
Mexican Governors Back Use of Army to Combat Drug Traffickers
 Xinhua
Several Mexican state governors on Tuesday backed Mexican President Felipe Calderon's policy of using the army to fight drug trafficking.
Mexico Court to Reconsider Abortion Law
 Ioan Grillo
Mexico's Supreme Court said Tuesday it will hear a legal challenge to a landmark Mexico City abortion law while the capital's mayor promised hospitals would carry on performing abortions until judges ruled on the case.
Mexicans Boo Miss USA, Showing Discord
 Julie Watson
Many here south of the border reveled in her disastrous evening: First Miss USA Rachel Smith slipped and fell on her bottom during the Miss Universe evening gown competition. Then she was booed by hundreds in the Mexican audience.
Old Homeless Prostitutes in Mexico Get a Home
 Sofia Miselem
It is not pretty and is located in La Merced, one of Mexico City's most violent neighborhoods, where street walkers charge less than four dollars a session, but Carmen Munoz is proud and her tenants are grateful for the facility.
Calderón Seeks to Take Back the Streets
 Presidency of the Republic
Speaking at the Mexican State Public Safety Board Meeting, President Felipe Calderón reminded his audience that one of his government’s main priorities is to fight crime.
Judge Calls for Inquiry in Oaxaca Conflict
 El Universal
Federal, state and municipal authorities committed grave violations against fundamental civil rights during the Oaxaca conflict that began in May 2006, Supreme Court Justice minister Juan Silva Meza said Sunday.
77 Beauties to Vie for Miss Universe in Mexico
 Agence France Presse
The world's 77 most beautiful women were to prepare Sunday for the final of Miss Universe 2007, and the bestowing of the crown by last year's winner, Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico.
Colombian Drug Assassins Operate in Mexico
 Prensa Latina
The presence of Colombian drug assassins in Mexico to train their peers in this country was confirmed on Saturday by the newspaper El Universal, which quoted intelligence sources.
Mayor Ebrard Vows to Defend New Abortion Law
 Alberto Cuenca
Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard on Saturday emphatically declared that his government would defend the new abortion law against charges of unconstitutionality filed with the Supreme Court.
Spanish Team Wins IGFA Offshore Championship
 Pete Johnson
The team from Lanzarote, Spain accomplished the unbelievable feat of 10 marlin releases on the fourth and final day of competition, winning the eighth annual International Game Fish Association Offshore World Championship in Cabo San Lucas.
Possible Aztec Offerings Found in Mexico
 Mark Stevenson
Archaeologists diving into a lake in the crater of a snowcapped volcano found wooden scepters in the shape of lightning bolts that match the description by Spanish priests and conquerors writing 500 years ago about offerings to the Aztec rain god.
Lucha Libre Wrestling is Wildly Popular in Mexico
 Hiram Soto
Body slams, leg drops and drop kicks. This scene might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Mexican culture, but Lucha Libre has a special place in the hearts of Mexicans.
Calderon: Army to Continue to Fight Organized Crime
 Associated Press
Mexican President Felipe Calderon indicated Thursday he does not intend to withdraw army troops soon from the nationwide crackdown on organized crime despite a request by opposition lawmakers concerned with alleged human rights abuses.
US Funds Expanded Wiretaps in Mexico
 Sam Enriquez
Mexico is expanding its ability to tap telephone calls and email using money from the U.S. government, a move that underlines how the country's conservative government is increasingly willing to cooperate with United States on law enforcement.
Mexico Criticized for Oaxaca Unrest
 Mark Stevenson
Mexico's National Human Rights Commission blamed both authorities and protesters Thursday for "excesses" during a months of unrest last year in Oaxaca, and urged the government to investigate its finding that federal police tortured detainees.
IGFA Offshore Championship: Day Three Results
 Pete Johnson
A log jam has been created among seven teams from seven countries for the top position going into the fourth and final day of the eighth annual International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Offshore World Championship Tournament in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Political Parties Hit with Big Fines
 El Universal
Eight parties were fined US$9.2 million on Tuesday for irregularities during last year´s presidential campaign. The Federal Electoral Institute approved the penalties while ruling that all parties committed violations including inadequate reporting of money spent on advertising.
IGFA Offshore Championship: Day Two Results
 Pete Johnson
The lead changes in Day Two of the IGFA Offshore World Championship in Cabo San Lucas, with sixty-three teams from thirty countries vying for one of fishing's most prestigious offshore championship titles.
President Calderon Launches Vision 2030 Project
 Xinhua
Mexico's President Felipe Calderon on Monday launched a development project named Vision 2030, describing Mexico as a leader in Latin America based on its foreign policy, development, stability and security.
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