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 News Around the Republic of Mexico
Mexico Drug Gang Threatens Foreign Journalists
 Reuters
A drug gang has threatened to kill foreign journalists who report on the violence between rival cartels and security forces along the U.S.-Mexico border, media and U.S. officials said on Friday.
Mexico Migrants Locked In Trailer
 BBC News
Mexican police have found 81 Central American migrants locked inside an abandoned trailer near the US border in the northern state of Nuevo Leon. The migrants were found underneath a false floor, where they had been trapped for two days with virtually no food or water.
Elite Troops are Mobilized
 Hector Tobar
Mexican President Felipe Calderón has dispatched a new 5,000-strong elite military unit to guard strategic sites, including oil refineries and hydroelectric dams, in the wake of guerrilla attacks on pipelines operated by the national oil and gas company, Pemex.
Mexico Rebel Group Not Seen As Major Security Risk
 Catherine Bremer
A clandestine Mexican rebel group that said it blew up fuel pipelines as part of an anti-government campaign might strike again but does not pose a major national security threat, analysts say.
Argentina Eliminates Mexico in Semifinals
 Mark Zeigler
Argentina won 3-0 in a semifinal in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, that was closer than the final score and now moves on to face Brazil in a classic final on Sunday. Mexico plays Uruguay on Saturday in the third-place game.
Mexican Gas Explosions Force Shutdowns
 Lisa J. Adams
Honda, Hershey's and other multinational companies temporarily shut down their factories in western Mexico on Wednesday after rebels attacked a key natural gas pipeline.
Mexican Migrants Fly Home Under Voluntary Repatriation Program
 Associated Press
74 migrants flew to the Mexican capital Monday under a U.S. summer program, now in its fourth year, that gives participants free transportation all the way to their hometowns instead of simply deporting them back across the border.
Mexico Urged to Launch Earlier Sexual Education
 Song Shutao
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Tuesday called on the Mexican government to offer sexual education at an earlier age and strengthen health services to reduce deaths linked to pregnancy.
Guerrilla Group Said Behind Gas Blasts
 Mark Stevenson
A communique in the name of a small, leftist rebel group claimed responsibility Tuesday for explosions at Mexican gas pipelines, saying the guerrillas had planted explosives.
Explosions Hit Mexico Fuel Pipelines
 Reuters
An explosion shut off three fuel pipelines in Mexico on Tuesday, the fourth such blast in a week, forcing the evacuation of nearby communities. State-owned oil monopoly Pemex said there were no injuries, and predicted no impact on crude oil exports since the pipelines served the domestic market.
Giant Sinkhole Opens in Mexico City
 Mark Stevenson
A giant sinkhole swallowed a stretch of street on Mexico City's east side, with one man feared dead and 30 families evacuated, authorities said Monday.
Online Gambling Accepted by Mexico?
 Online-Casinos.com
It appears from an article in Interactive Gaming News this week that the Mexican government has accepted the legitimacy of online gambling, in stark contrast to the policies of next door neighbor the USA which seeks to cripple the pastime with financial restrictions.
Ancient Americans Liked It Hot
 Randall Kremer
One of the world’s tastiest and most popular cuisines, Mexican food also may be one of the oldest. Plant remains from two caves in southern Mexico indicate that as early as 1,500 years ago, Pre-Columbian inhabitants of the region enjoyed a spicy fare similar to Mexican cuisine today.
Chichen Itza Chosen as One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
 PR.com
The Mayan city of Chichen Itza, located in the Mexican state of Yucatan, was chosen as one of the “Seven New Wonders of the World” by approximately 100 million people around the globe, who cast their ballots by phone and Internet.
Heavy Rains Kill Dozens in Mexico
 Prensa Latina
Seventy people have been killed and hundreds have lost their properties during the ongoing rainy season in Mexico, according to statistics from the Civil Protection Department, attached to the Government Ministry.
Mexico's PRD to Work on Tax Bill, Defy Lopez Obrador
 Patrick Harrington & Adriana Arai
Mexican lawmakers from the opposition Party of Democratic Revolution say they're ready to work with President Felipe Calderon on his proposal for a new tax code to create a system that's fairer and boosts revenue.
Mexico Police Intercept Big Heroin Shipment
 Chicago Tribune
Mexican federal police seized a U.S.-bound shipment of pure heroin on a highway in the northern state of Chihuahua, officials said Friday.
Presidential Election Was Clean, Say Mexicans
 Angus Reid
A majority of people in Mexico consider president Felipe Calderón won his six-year term in office fairly, according to a poll by Reforma. 54 per cent of respondents say last year’s presidential election was clean, while 36 per cent think it was fraudulent.
Rescue Teams Call Off Search for Victims of Landslide in Mexico
 Deutsche Presse-Agentur
Rescue teams on Friday called off the search for more victims of a landslide in Mexico, after recovering 32 bodies, even though local authorities warned that there might be more people buried under the debris.
Litter Of White Tigers Debut In Guadalajara
 Associated Press
Five Bengal tigers, four of them white males, have debuted at a zoo in Guadalajara. It was the sixth litter of white tigers born at the zoo, which is known for having produced the cat that attacked Las Vegas entertainer Roy Horn of the Siegfried and Roy act.
Mexico Advance With Win Over Portugal
 Sportsnet.ca
Giovanni Dos Santos and Pablo Barrera scored second-half goals as Mexico remained unbeaten at the FIFA U20 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Portugal on Thursday night.
Strong Quake Hits Southern Mexico
 Agence France Presse
A strong earthquake shook southernmost Mexico late Thursday, knocking out power to large parts of Chiapas state and causing panic among residents, according to seismologists.
Mexico Art Show Reveals Secrets of Frida and Diego
 Anahi Rama
A collection of letters, photos and personal effects belonging to Mexican artistic couple Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo will go on display in Mexico City this Friday after 50 years hidden from view.
US Sends Kids Back to Mexico Alone
 Prensa Latina
Mexican First Lady Margarita Zavala said the US Congress rejection of emigration reform will boost illegal emigration of Mexican children to the US, and at times their subsequent deportation without parents.
Calderon Unveils Anti-Drug Plan
 Dudley Althaus & Marion Lloyd
Mexican President Felipe Calderon launched a new phase of his anti-narcotics crusade that will include the drug testing of students in more than 8,000 schools nationwide.
Mexico Sees No End to Drug Violence Despite Lull
 Reuters
Mexico's government sees no quick end to a drug war that has killed almost 1,400 people this year despite a lull in the violence, the attorney general said on Tuesday.
Mexico May Begin Drug Testing in Schools
 Associated Press
President Felipe Calderon proposed Monday that Mexico test thousands of students in public schools for drugs as part of the nation's fight against drug trafficking.
Mexican Tycoon Overtakes Bill Gates as World's Richest Man
 Kazinform
Microsoft founder Bill Gates looks to have lost his title as the world's richest man, toppled from top spot by the Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim.
Poll: Mexican President's Support Widens a Year After Election
 Associated Press
If Mexico repeated last year's election today, President Felipe Calderon would win again — this time by a much wider margin. Calderon has seen his popularity rise since taking office, in part due to a nationwide battle against drug trafficking.
Mexico Denies Drug Suspect's Allegations
 Mark Stevenson & Michael Rubinkam
It was the largest seizure of cash in the history of drug enforcement - $207 million, mostly in crisp $100 bills, stuffed into walls, closets and suitcases in the Mexico City home of a Chinese-born businessman, who claims that most of the money belonged to Mexico's ruling party.
Mexico Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Britain
 Xinhua
Mexico's Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned recent terrorist attacks in Britain and expressed its support for and solidarity with the British government and people.
Obrador Tries to Light Fire Under Movement
 Mark Stevenson
The leftist who barely lost Mexico's presidential election criticized President Felipe Calderon's oil policies, promising unspecified consequences at a mass rally Sunday aimed at re-igniting his government-in-resistance.
Mexican President Denies Government Role in Closure of Radio Show That Highlighted Rival
 Associated Press
President Felipe Calderón on Saturday denied allegations that a reduction in government advertising forced the closure of radio program that devoted significant air time a political rival.
Mexico City Faces Smoking Ban
 Sam Enriquez & Cecilia Sanchez
Sure, the dateline says Mexico City, but this place is turning more San Francisco every day. City lawmakers this year have legalized abortion and same-sex civil unions. Next up? A ban on smoking in restaurants, schools, taxis and buses.
Mexican Rockers with Conscience Mock US Border
 Agence France Presse
Mexican rockers-with-a-conscience band Mana derided Friday the decision by the United States to build a 1,200 kilometre (745-mile) fence along the US-Mexico frontier by descending from a makeshift wall on to the stage of a concert in Madrid.
Year After Contested Mexican Presidential Race, Leftist Seeks to Re-Ignite Movement
 E. Eduardo Castillo
The leftist who barely lost Mexico's closest presidential election in history is betting on a weekend rally to re-ignite his flagging political movement, calling supporters to an enormous march on the capital's central plaza.
Calderon Says US Vote 'a Grave Error'
 Dudley Althaus
President Felipe Calderon of Mexico reacted sourly to news of the Senate's rejection of the proposed immigration law overhaul, calling the senators' action "a grave error."
Mexico Overhauls Police Chiefs' Training
 Julie Watson
Mexico announced it would overhaul training of all state and federal police chiefs Thursday as the government seeks international help to fight organized crime. Authorities recently removed the nation's top federal police officers and are forcing them to prove they will not be corrupted by organized crime.
Borgetti Out of Copa America
 Reuters
Mexico's all-time leading scorer Jared Borgetti has been ruled out of the Copa America because of injury in the latest blow to the team and coach Hugo Sanchez.
Mexicans End Colombian Monopoly In Cocaine Smuggling: UN
 News Post India
Well-organised drug syndicates in Mexico have left behind their rivals from Colombia in cocaine peddling, says a UN report. According to UNODC, over the past two decades, the Mexican groups, which had previously been used instrumentally by the Colombians, have increasingly taken control of the US market.
US Wall Violates Mexican Territory
 Prensa Latina
The Mexican government demanded on Tuesday that the United States remove a section of the metallic wall that is building on the common border, after detecting that the structure is violating Mexican territory.
Mexican Drug Cartels Seek Peace Pact
 Mark Stevenson
Mexico's two main drug cartels are reaching out to each other in an attempt to end a recent round of bloody turf battles, Mexican and U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
Mexican Court Weighs Punishment For Governor Who Ordered Arrest Of Cacho
 Editor & Publisher
Mexico's highest court is debating whether to recommend legal action against a state governor and two state attorneys general who conspired to illegally arrest and try freelance journalist Lydia Cacho who exposed a pedophile network protected by powerful politicians.
Mexico Forces Top Police to Prove Trustworthiness
 El Paso Times
Mexico has temporarily removed all of its top federal police from their jobs and is forcing them to prove they will not be corrupted in the nationwide fight against drug trafficking, the country's public safety secretary announced today.
Mexico Opposed to New Wars in Middle-East
 Fars News Agency
Chairwomen of the Mexican Senate's Foreign Policy Commission, Rosario Green, voiced her country's strong opposition to the start of new wars in the Middle-East region.
False Drugs Invade Mexico
 Prensa Latina
The Mexican Attorney General s Office (PGR) has warned of the health risk posed by sale of false medication in the country, which has risen considerably in the last few years.
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