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Mexico's Top Court Refuses to Reverse Capital's Abortion Law
 Agence France-Presse
Mexico's supreme court on Thursday rejected a bid to reverse a law which allows abortions in the country's capital, with the support of eight out of 11 judges.
Conservatives Lose Key Battle Against Abortion
 Diego Cevallos
The Mexican government, Catholic Church and conservative groups lost a crucial battle Wednesday in their fight against abortion, which was legalised in the capital in April 2007.
Three Drug Hitmen Die in Attack on Mexican Army
 Reuters
Suspected drug hitmen attacked a group of sleeping soldiers with grenades in central Mexico, sparking a battle that killed three gunmen, a state attorney general's office said on Wednesday.
Beer Name's Drug Ties Raise Controversy
 UPI
A Mexican business owner's association has objected to the marketing of a beer named after a legendary outlaw known as the "patron saint" of drug traffickers.
Mexican Towns Hit Hard by US Downturn
 Ioan Grillo
Before 2006, migrants could work seasonal jobs in the U.S. and return to their villages with fistfuls of dollars; many migrants are now not risking the southbound trip or being thrown out penniless.
Mexico Drug Gangs Spread Reach, Act Like Government, Ruiz Says
 Andres R. Martinez
Mexican drug traffickers are providing services such as security and collecting taxes in some of the areas they control, displacing the government in those regions, said Economy Minister Gerardo Ruiz Mateos.
Mexico Flooding Kills Man, Dozens of Horses
 Mary Cuddehe
Heavy rains have killed at least 50 horses at a Mexico City equestrian club and the 71-year-old watchman who tried to save them, officials said Tuesday.
Gunmen Kill Police Investigator, 8 Others in Mexico Attacks
 Agence France-Presse
Nine people, including a senior police investigator, died in suspected drug-related violence in the past 24 hours in northern Mexico, local authorities said.
 19 Hurt As Bulls Rampage Through Mexican Street
 WILM.com
The annual Huamantla bull run claims more victims including a Red Cross paramedic gored in the head. At least 19 people have been injured as 24 bulls rampaged through the streets packed with thousands of spectators but the casualty figures are down on the previous year.
Mexicans Vote in Oil Referendum
 Prensa Latina
About 5,000 polling stations opened Sunday in 14 Mexican states, for the third and last stage of a non-binding referendum on the future of Mexico's oil industry.
Illegal Immigrants Returning to Mexico in Record Numbers
 Kris Gutierrez
Illegal immigrants are returning home to Mexico in numbers not seen for decades — and the Mexican government may have to deal with a crush on its social services and lower wages once the immigrants arrive.
Key Mexican Party Moves to OK Private Energy Deals
 Miguel Angel Gutierrez
A key Mexican opposition party scrapped an internal ban against private investment in the state-run oil business, moving lawmakers closer to approving a government plan to overhaul the energy sector.
Tropical Storm Julio Hits Mexico's Baja California
 Susy Buchanan
Tropical Storm Julio drenched Mexico's Baja California on Sunday and hundreds of residents fled poor neighborhoods that were in danger of flooding near the popular tourist resort of Los Cabos.
Historic Security, Justice and Legality Agreement Signed
 Presidencia de la República
The three branches of government, secretaries of state, governors and mayors from every state, civil society, business, union and religious organizations, as well as the media, signed the National Security, Justice and Legality Agreement this week.
Agents Nab 'El Pit' at Casino
 Press Democrat
Masked federal agents stormed Tijuana, Mexico's Agua Caliente Racetrack early Friday morning and captured an alleged organized crime figure in a daring operation that stunned gamblers at the historic casino.
Diesel Smuggling Network Alleged
 La Prensa San Diego
In a series of articles this month, Ciudad Juarez’s Norte daily contended a large-scale, diesel smuggling network was thriving in the border region.
Mexicans Take Hope From Anti-Crime Summit
 Mark Stevenson
Mexico's plans to move suspected gangsters to high-security prisons and establish a national identification card drew praise Friday, with many saying authorities are finally taking serious steps to stem a wave of crime.
Suspected Kidnappers Beaten by Angry Mob in Mexico
 Associated Press
The mayor of a Mexican town says he saved seven alleged kidnappers after they were brutally beaten by angry townspeople who accused them of trying to snatch a local man.
Calderón Proposes Crime-Fighting Plan
 UPI
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has proposed steps aimed at countering his nation's wave of violent crime that has angered citizens.
Red Cross Gets Radio Threats in Mexico Border City
 Marina Montemayor
Red Cross workers stopped treating gunshot victims for several hours in a violent city across the border from Texas after receiving death threats over their radio frequencies, officials said Wednesday.
Mexico Wins in Eriksson's First Match as Coach
 Associated Press
Pavel Pardo smashed in two long-range shots in three minutes for Mexico's 2-1 comeback win over Honduras in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday.
15 People Killed in Mexico Carnival of Violence
 Agence France-Presse
Police said 15 people were killed Wednesday in northern Chihuahua state, including four men found dead in an empty lot in Ciudad Juarez, near the US border, where drug cartels are waging a bloody turf war.
Mexico Takes Men's Under 58-Kg Taekwondo Gold
 Associated Press
Mexico's Guillermo Perez won the men's under 58-kilogram taekwondo gold on Wednesday, winning a decision over Dominica's Yulis Gabriel Mercedes.
Mexico Urges More Talks on Venezuela Cemex Seizure
 Robin Emmott
Mexico urged Venezuela on Tuesday to keep negotiating with Mexican cement maker Cemex after President Hugo Chavez seized its local assets and rejected its call for $1.3 billion in compensation.
Mexican Army Frees 25 Kidnapped Migrants
 Associated Press
Mexican officials say soldiers have rescued 25 Central Americans kidnapped in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz.
Mexico Church Assailed For Maligning Miniskirt
 Mary Cuddehe
Miniskirts are making some Mexicans ruddy with indignation. The outrage is directed at the Roman Catholic Church for warning women that the skimpy clothing can provoke sexual violence.
30 Dead in Worst Weekend of Mexico Violence This Year
 Agence France-Presse
More than 30 people died in the worst weekend of violence this year in the northern Mexico state of Chihuahua, the scene of daily drug gang turf wars, police said Monday.
Three-in-Five Mexicans Back Calderón
 Angus Reid Global Monitor
Felipe Calderón has a solid mandate in Mexico, according to a poll by Buendía & Laredo published in El Universal. 60 per cent of respondents approve of Calderón’s performance, while 26 per cent disapprove of his work.
Cadets Gunned Down Before Graduation
 Suspected drug-trafficking groups are killing Mexico's future police commanders before they can even emerge from the academy supposed to transform them into world-class officers.
news.com.au
3,000 Families Flee Mexican Violence to US: Expert
 Agence France-Presse
Mounting drug-related violence and 800 murders so far this year have driven some 3,000 families from the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez into the United States, a border expert said Friday.
Mexico Sees Cheaper Electricity by Year End
 Luis Rojas Mena
Mexican Finance Minister Agustin Carstens said on Wednesday that electricity prices in Mexico could drop significantly by year end and pledged not to abandon subsidies on gasoline anytime soon.
In Mexico, Violence Rages as Leaders Talk Strategy
 Dudley Althaus
With gangland violence rampaging across Mexico, President Felipe Calderon sparred Thursday with a top opposition politician over the format for talks about coordinating a crackdown on crime.
Gangland Warfare In Mexico Escalates; 23 Killed In A Day
 Agence France-Presse
At least 23 people died in the most violent day in recent years in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, police and officials said Thursday.
Portal to Mythical Mayan Underworld Found in Mexico
 Miguel Angel Gutierrez
Mexican archeologists have discovered a maze of stone temples in underground caves, some submerged in water and containing human bones, which ancient Mayans believed was a portal where dead souls entered the underworld.
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