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No Loitering Rule Applies to Police in Mexico
 Associated Press
Police in the northern Mexico city of Monterrey have been told not to sit in parked patrol cars observing traffic, because officials suspect they could be spying for criminal gangs or drug cartels.
Mexico Mountain Meth Lab may be Top Drug Lord's Hide-Out
 Reuters
Mexican troops have found what may be a hide-out of the country's No. 1 drug lord at a giant methamphetamine lab hidden in the northern Sierra among cabins equipped with caviar face cream and escort catalogues.
Mexico: Suspect Plotted to Kill President
 Julie Watson
Federal police have arrested a drug cartel suspect they believe was behind a plot to kill President Felipe Calderon in retaliation for his crackdown on organized crime, the head of the anti-drug unit said Monday.
In Mexico, a Soccer Stadium Where Visitors Gasp
 Jeré Longman
The massive bowl, Estadio Azteca, sits in the southern part of this sprawling metropolis like a concrete sombrero. The stadium’s mystique — especially its 105,000 spectators and its 7,200-foot altitude — will play an integral role Wednesday in a World Cup qualifying match between Mexico and the United States.
After ABC Fire, Congress Revises Penalty for Suspects
 The News
With reforms to Sonora's Criminal Code being considered, those responsible for June's ABC Daycare fire in Hermosillo may be incarcerated for as long as 20 years.
Mexico, Canada, US Leaders Launch Talks
 Mark S. Smith
President Barack Obama huddled Monday with the leaders of Mexico and Canada for a swift North American summit, where the swine flu epidemic and knotty disputes over cross-border trade dominated a lengthy agenda.
Federal Police Capture Top Deputy in Arellano Cartel
 Sandra Dibble
suspect described as a leading member of the Arellano Felix drug cartel is in Mexican federal custody following his arrest outside a body shop near the U.S. border in Tijuana's Zona Norte.
Shootouts in Mexico Leave at Least 12 Dead
 Associated Press
A running battle between police and gunmen has left 12 people dead in this central Mexican city, officials said Friday.
We Must Rid Mexico of Crime: President Calderón
 Presidencia de la República
President Felipe Calderón said that Mexico is currently facing a historical challenge of becoming a safe country, as regards law and order, proving that his government and the federal forces acted in time to put a stop to crime and organized crime.
Mexico Court to Probe Day-Care Fire that Killed 49
 Associated Press
The Supreme Court voted Thursday to open an investigation of alleged irregularities at a day care center where a fire killed 49 children in northern Mexico.
North America Leaders to Tackle Flu, Drug Gangs in Mexico
 Sophie Nicholson
Mexican drug trafficking joins swine flu and climate change on a packed agenda of talks between North American leaders in Mexico this weekend, under the shadow of the closely-tied neighbors' economic woes.
Drug Killings Soar as Obama Heads to Mexico Summit
 Julian Cardona
Mexican drug gangs are killing rivals in record numbers in a major setback for the government, which will seek more support from U.S. President Barack Obama when he visits the country this weekend.
Mexico Registers Jump in Swine Flu Cases
 Agence France-Presse
Mexico's swine flu caseload rose by almost 1,000 in five days, taking the total soaring above 17,000, with most infections recorded in the southeast of the country, the health ministry said Tuesday.
Mexico Tourism Minister Sets Record
 Jimm Budd
Appointed to his job during the administration of President Vicente Fox and re-appointed by President Felipe Calderon, Rodolfo Elizondo now has served longer is his post than any previous Tourism Minister.
Mexico Apologizes to Church After Raid During Mass
 Associated Press
The Mexican government has apologized to Roman Catholic officials and parishioners after storming a church during Mass to arrest a drug suspect.
'Key Mexico Drug Trafficker' Held
 BBC News
Mexican authorities say they have arrested a key figure in one of the country's most violent drugs cartels. Miguel Beraza, known as The Truck, was arrested during a church service in Michoacan, in western Mexico.
Gun-Trade Program Predicts Increase
 RUMBO de México
A program in the State of Mexico (Edomex) with the purpose of reducing crime by allowing people to trade their arms for appliances or cash expects to receive more than 50 guns in two weeks.
Police Arrested in Mexico Drug Operations
 Agence France-Presse
Federal authorities announced the arrest of 34 police officers suspected of corruption, along with 17 drug traffickers, in two major anti-drug operations in Sinaloa and Tabasco states.
Mexican Economy Shows Encouraging Signs of Recovery: President Calderón
 Presidencia de la República
On the arrival of the Cuauhtémoc Boat of the Mexican navy, President Felipe Calderón said that now, as its crew members are arriving in Mexico, the Mexican economy has shown encouraging signs of recovery.
Mexico Unveils New Travel Health Insurance Scheme to Win Back Tourists
 Karen Elowitt
The Mexican government, in its latest move to lure travelers back, is offering a free health insurance program for all visitors which will offer emergency medical care coverage, hospital stays, prescription drugs and ambulance services in the event that they contract the H1N1 virus.
Mexico Shuts Cancun Beach, Alleges Sand was Stolen
 Mark Stevenson
Surprised tourists found their little piece of Cancun beach paradise ringed by crime-scene tape and gun-toting sailors on Thursday.
PRD Rebellion vs Andrés López Obrador
 Magali Juarez
The man who three years ago led the left-leaning Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) very close to winning the presidential race may be kicked out of the party during a convention to be held over the weekend in Morelia, Michoacán.
17 Dead, Including Prosecutor, in Mexico Border Attacks
 Agence France-Presse
Suspected drug violence left 17 people dead in north Mexico in the past 24 hours, including a federal prosecutor and one decapitated victim, officials said Wednesday.
Group Helps Lessen Flood Damage
 RUMBO de Mexico
Although this year's rainy season has seen less precipitation than in past years, Grupo Tláloc (Tláloc Grupo) has received 50 calls in the State of Mexico since the program began last month.
Mexico City Launches Free Insurance to Boost Tourism
 Xinhua
Mexico City launched Tuesday a plan of free insurance to attract more tourists who were diminished by fears for A/H1N1 flu there, the epicenter of April's A/H1N1 flu outbreak.
President Calderón Announces Creation of Citizens’ I.D. Card
 Presidencia de la República
During the commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Reform Laws, President Felipe Calderón announced the creation, during his administration of the Citezens' I.D. Card, which will provide a legal and practical guarantee of every Mexican’s legal identity.
Mexico Security Memo: July 27, 2009
 PVNN
The Mexican navy registered one of the country's largest cocaine seizures this past week when it intercepted two small go-fast boats loaded with more than 8 tons of cocaine off the country's southern Pacific coast.
Mexico Announces Plan to Test Special Drug Courts
 Associated Press
Mexico announced a pilot program Monday to have special courts handle cases involving addicted offenders who commit crimes while under the influence of drugs.
PRD Reshapes Its Constitution
 The News
In what is being labeled as "the second founding" of the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD), officials are reshaping its constitution to transform ideological currents into opinion trends, says former interim president Martha Dalia Gastélum.
No End to Violence in Blood-Soaked Mexican State
 Jennifer Gonzalez
Michoacan is home to La Familia Michoacana, a ruthless, pseudo Christian cult-like drug organization that made its appearance in dramatic fashion in 2006 when members rolled five decapitated heads onto a nightclub dance floor.
Federal Government Presents National Program for Development of Disabled Persons 2009-2012
 Presidencia de la República
President Felipe Calderón led the Presentation of the 2009-2012 National Program for the Development of Disabled Persons (PRONADDIS) whose essence is to move from public policy as a gift, favor and philanthropy to the recognition of the human rights of this sector of the population.
Mexico Wins Gold Cup with 5-0 Rout of U.S.
 CBSSports.com
After finally earning a win against the Americans on U.S. soil, Mexico's players used all of those words Sunday to describe the 5-0 romp that gave them their fifth Gold Cup championship.
Mexico on Alert After Organised Crime Slaughter of Police
 UPI
Mexico's organized crime offensive against law enforcement agents and government officials reached a new high Friday after armed gangs killed 26 people, including police and other officials.
Extraordinary Session of National System against Violence against Women
 Interior Secretariat
Under-Secretary of Legal Affairs and Human Rights of the Interior Secretariat (Segob) Daniel Cabeza de Vaca and President of the National Institute led the Third Extraordinary Session of the National System for Preventing, Attending, Sanctioning and Eradicating Violence against Women, attended by representatives of the state women's institutes and various federal organizations.
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