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Politics Not Economics Sinking Mexico
Latin American Current Events, News & Affairs - Andres Oppenheimer
Everything that could possibly go wrong seems to be going wrong for Mexico, Latin America's worst performing economy this year. But a new government idea could put this country back on the road to prosperity for decades to come -- if government officials really are serious about it.
Latin American Economy Will Do Well, but Not Great
Latin American Current Events, News & Affairs - Andres Oppenheimer
The news that Brazil and Mexico have come out of the recession and are poised for solid growth in 2010 should be celebrated, and both countries' leaders should be given credit for their sound economic management. But in the global economic context, the two Latin American giants' recovery will be modest.
The Real War in Mexico
Shannon O'Neil
Mexico is engulfed by escalating violence. The question is not whether the Mexican state will fail. It will not. The actual risk of the violence today is that it will undermine democracy tomorrow.
Another Swine-Flu Casualty: Good Journalism
by Andres Oppenheimer
The swine flu outbreak that has wrecked Mexico's economy may become a case study in reckless journalism. Like most of you, I had taken it for granted that the disease had started in Mexico.
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Monumento a la Revolución
This week marks the 99th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution and there's a big celebration in store next year, when besides being 100 years since the Revolution, it will also mark the bicentennial of Mexican independence. Read more about Mexico's 2010 Bicentennial Celebrations. The Monumento a la Revolución is located in Mexico City in the Colonia Tabacalera. The monument was built between 1932 and 1938 using the foundation of what was to be a legislative palace under president Porfirio Diaz, who was deposed during the revolution.
The remains of some of the important leaders of the Mexican Revolution are contained in crypts in the four columns of the monument, including Francisco Madero, Venustiano Carranza, Francisco "Pancho" Villa, Plutarco ElÃas Calles and Lázaro Cárdenas. A museum dedicated to the Mexican Revolution is located beneath the monument. Monumento a la Revolución originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 12:47:09.
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H1N1 Risk in Mexico
The H1N1 virus (formerly known as swine flu) first came to the world's attention when several cases were detected in Mexico in April 2009. The flu gradually spread over the world, and was declared a pandemic. At no point has the World Health Organization recommended that people avoid travel to Mexico, however, the US Centers for Disease Control, as well as the US Department of State and the governments of several other countries advised their citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Mexico from April 27 until mid-May, when these recommendations were rescinded. The fact that the H1N1 strain of influenza sprang up in Mexico, and the initial recommendations against travel to this country, have left a cloud of doubt in the minds of many about whether there is a greater chance of contracting H1N1 in Mexico than in other places. A recent news report from KSTP television station in Minneapolis looked at this question. See the video here: Fears of Higher H1N1 Risk in Mexico Debunked. In the video, Dr. Gregory Poland of the Mayo Clinic says that your chances of contracting H1N1 in Mexico may be less than if you stay home: "The warmer the weather, generally the lower the transmission risk."
H1N1 Risk in Mexico originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 11:21:30.
Revolution Day - Dia de la Revolucion
Revolution Day is celebrated on the 20th of November because this is the date in 1910 that Francisco Madero set in his Plan de San Luis Potosi for the people to rise up in arms against president Porfirio Diaz. The ten years of the Mexican Revolution saw great destruction, war and mayhem and left a deep mark in Mexican culture. Read this short overview to get a grasp of the main events, causes and outcomes of the Mexican Revolution, or read a detailed explanation from About.com's Guide to Latin American History, Christopher Minster.
Find out about other Mexican national holidays. Revolution Day - Dia de la Revolucion originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 10:05:31.
The 20th of November is the DÃa de la Revolución in Mexico, a day for Mexicans to remember and commemorate the Mexican Revolution which was fundamental to Mexico's development as a modern nation. This year the Revolution Day holiday was moved forward to the 16th, so we're enjoying a long weekend (called a "puente" in Spanish), but some civic events and parades will still be taking place on the 20th.
Mexico in 2010: Bicentennial Celebrations
Mexico will be celebrating two important anniversaries in 2010. The year marks the bicentennial of Mexican independence - the independence movement in Mexico began in September of 1810 - and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution, which began on November 20, 1910.
Many projects are in the works to celebrate these anniversaries. Several museums that have been chosen to serve as venues for the Independence Bicentennial and the Revolution Centennial celebrations are being remodeled. Many of the country's ancient sites are receiving maintenance, and ten new archaeological sites will be opened. There are exhibits of prehispanic, Spanish, modern and contemporary Mexican art planned at museums in Mexico and around the world, and infrastructure and memorial architecture construction projects are also being planned. Countdown clocks have been strategically placed in cities throughout the country which mark the days until September 15, 2010. When traveling around Mexico you may also notice signs posted along Mexican highways that say "Ruta 2010" which is part of a project of tracing historic routes of military campaigns of both the War of Independence and the Mexican Revolution. Read more about Mexico's 2010 Bicentennial Celebrations Mexico in 2010: Bicentennial Celebrations originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 13:37:23.
Tour Group Travel in Mexico
One of the first things you might consider when planning a trip Mexico is whether to travel independently or with a group. Travel with a tour group may be a good option for you if:
it's your first trip to Mexico; you're going on your own and you would prefer the companionship that you would have as part of a group; you don't speak Spanish and you're concerned about being able to communicate and get your basic needs met; or you want to cover a lot of distance but you want to avoid the hassle of having to make travel arrangements for buses and hotels.
Traveling with a tour group has advantages and disadvantages, and you should give some thought to how you like to travel before deciding whether to travel as part of a group and what type of tour is right for you. About.com's Guide to Senior Travel, Nancy Parode, has a great resource for exploring the pros and cons of tour groups. If you do decide to take a tour group trip to Mexico, there are different types of tours to choose from. Some groups are geared towards senior travelers, some toward younger travelers, and some have a mix of ages. Some group tours are coach tours and others are backpacking groups with a leader who will take you on public transportation. Here's a list of tour companies offering multi-day group tours in Mexico:
Group Tour Companies Operating in Mexico.
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Tour Group Travel in Mexico originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 20:14:42.
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Yucatan Bird Festival
The Yucatan Peninsula is home to over 500 bird species, and besides being an excellent destination for birdwatching, visitors can also enjoy beautiful beaches, water parks and ecological reserves.
Read up about other events taking place this month: Festivals and Events in November. Yucatan Bird Festival originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 09:44:13.
The 8th annual Yucatan Bird Festival is taking place this month, from November 19 to 22. This festival aims to promote the rich diversity of bird species found in the Yucatan and develop a conservationist culture among tourists and tour providers. Activities will include field trips, conferences, photographic exhibits and a "bird-a-thon." Events will be held in Merida, Celestun and the archaeological site of Uxmal.
Day of the Dead: In the Cemetery
A woman lights candles on the grave of a family member during Day of the Dead.
Wordless Wednesday on About Day of the Dead: In the Cemetery originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 14:20:11.
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Day of the Dead Treats
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Photo of pan de muertos © Suzanne Barbezat Day of the Dead Treats originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 10:00:48.
With Day of the Dead just a few days away, you may want to make a few treats to get into the spirit of the holiday. Just like turkey is associated with Thanksgiving, Day of the Dead has certain foods that are considered an essential part of the celebration. Chelsie Kenyon, About's guide to Mexican Food has put together some recipes and instructions for making these special foods. You can learn how to make pan de muertos, candied pumpkin or chocolate coffins and skulls.
Mexico Trivia Quiz
Think you know Mexico? I've put together a quiz to test your knowledge of Mexican geography, history and culture. It's a difficult quiz, so don't feel bad if you don't score very high. When you finish you'll see the correct answers and links to more information. Take the Mexico Trivia Quiz and then come back here to let us know how you did in the comments section, below. Mexico Trivia Quiz originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 10:31:49.
Sugar Skulls
Sugar skulls, or calaveras de azucar, are made for Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations, and used to decorate Day of the Dead altars. Learn how to make sugar skulls from About.com's Guide to Mexican Food, Chelsie Kenyon.
Wordless Wednesday on About Sugar Skulls originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 11:50:05.
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Mexican Border City Calls for UN Peacekeepers
Just yards away from El Paso, Texas, violence engulfs a city of 1.5 million.
Report: Drug Cartels, Terrorist Organizations Cooperating
More than just drugs could be crossing the border.
Hezbollah Agents Flood Into America
Iran is using the Mexican drug cartels to smuggle terrorists onto American soil.
The Drug Cartels Are on Our Payroll
A vivid illustration of how America’s sins are becoming curses
Is a Trade War With Mexico Imminent?
Mexico: Bordering on Collapse
The United States faces a number of serious crises. Here’s one many Americans haven’t yet considered.
Iran Sends Explosives Lab to Venezuela
The Islamic Republic tries to send a suspicious package containing “nothing important” to Latin America.
Mexican Drug Cartels Growing Problem for U.S.
Disorder South of the Border
A cauldron of crises is bubbling over in Mexico; economic and social collapse could affect more than just America’s southern neighbors.
A Key to Winning the Drug War
Exposing the empty, violent, seedy wasteland that is substance abuse.
Border Water Shortage Causes Conflict
The Texas-Mexico dispute over the Rio Grande’s water continues. What is the cause of this world’s water crises?
If You Think Gas Prices Are
High Now...
Signs of a coming oil crunch
U.S.-Mexico Border Growing More Dangerous
The Border Patrol reports that attacks on agents are up nearly 40 percent from last year.
Oil Storm Clouds Gather in Gulf
Oil producers, still not recovered from the 2005 hurricane season, are wary of more infrastructure damage.
Express Kidnappings: America's Newest Threat
Illegal immigrants have brought a new form of kidnapping to American soil.
Illegals Setting Fires to Cross Border
Forest fires, crude firebombs among tactics
The Danger in China's Mexican Port Grab
Once the United States begins regularly receiving containers from the Far East by way of Mexico, America will become beholden to its southern neighbor—and China.
Nation: A Place With Borders
The debate over illegal immigration shows a fundamental misunderstanding of what’s at stake: the nation itself.
U.S.-South American Relations Poisoned
President Bush’s recent trip to South America provided ample evidence that this continent’s future alliances do not lie with the United States.
Mercenaries Protect Drugs Flowing Into the U.S.
Passage through the U.S. border is being kept safer than ever—for drugs and illegal aliens.
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Reputed cartel leader killed, Mexico says
The reputed leader of the Zetas drug cartel in the Mexican state of Veracruz was killed in a gunbattle with federal authorities, the Mexican attorney general's office has said.
U.S. dumps China for Mexico
Mexico did not have an extreme economic makeover, but the global recession was enough to defeat China as the number one place for American assembly-for-export factories, or maquiladoras.
Mexico extradites record number to U.S.
Mexico extradited 11 fugitives to the United States on Saturday, putting 2009's total Mexico-to-U.S. extraditions at the highest yearly level ever, the U.S. Department of Justice said Sunday.
U.S. companies eyeball higher Mexican taxes
Companies that have invested in Mexico could be affected if the Mexican congress approves a change that would put an end to tax benefits that allow businesses to consolidate their earnings and losses, in order to pay less taxes, said specialized foreign trade consultant firm IQOM. The changes proposed by the federal government are being analyzed by Congress and could be incompatible with expropriation rules under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that Mexico, Canada and the United States have had since 1994.
Is Mexico winning its war on drugs?
Mexico's arrest of drug cartel suspects has become fairly commonplace. On Thursday, it was six suspected members of La Familia, based in Michoacan. A day earlier, it was a man identified as a top leader of the ruthless Zetas.
Mexican cartel leader pleads guilty
A Mexican cartel leader, best known as the brother of the man who killed DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, pleaded guilty in Denver, Colorado, to drug trafficking charges on Friday.
Top Mexican cartel leader arrested, military says
Mexican soldiers have captured a top leader of one of the nation's most ruthless drug cartels, the government's military announced.
Greenpeace protests genetically modified corn in Mexico
Mexico saw the first public protests this weekend over the government's decision to allow cultivation of the first genetically modified corn, which environmentalists and others say could ruin the nation's native crop.
Luis Bueno: Mexico emerges alive from its toughest year since '01
In its most trying year since 2001, Mexico survived and came out stronger at the end because of it. By the midway point of the CONCACAF Hexagonal, El Tri had lost three World Cup qualifiers and fired its coach as panic was entrenched in the country. But Mexico went 4-0-1 down the stretch and wound up qualifying with relative ease after all was said and done.
Luis Bueno: Mexico's qualifying turnaround isn't airtight just yet
Mexico is back, or so the Hexagonal table says. El Tri needs just one win to get into South Africa 2010 and complete its remarkable comeback. A win over El Salvador on Saturday (6 p.m. ET, Telemundo), combined with other results, could catapult Mexico into first place, and it could remain there until the final round of CONCACAF qualifying ends on Oct. 14.
Mexico aims to make Baja safer for U.S. tourists
American tourists heading to Mexico's Baja California state in the future can expect more police protection from a new task force, according to Mexican authorities.
Juarez, Mexico, killings reach new high
The number of drug-related killings in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, so far this year has reached 1,647, surpassing the death toll for all of 2008, a city spokesman told CNN.
Mexico officers arrested, accused of ties to drug cartel
Mexican federal authorities have arrested 124 law enforcement officials in Hidalgo state on suspicion of being linked to the Zetas drug cartel, considered the nation's most ruthless and dangerous crime syndicate.
Luis Bueno: How Mexico got its groove back in World Cup qualifying
June 6 was so long ago. On that night in San Salvador, a team wearing white, calling itself Mexico, went down to hosts El Salvador 2-1. The result slid Mexico into fifth place in the Hexagonal, and the possibility of missing out on South Africa seemed real.
Colombia confiscates $11 million in smuggled cash on ship
Colombian customs agents have seized nearly $11 million in cash smuggled aboard a ship from Mexico, the agency's chief said.
Luis Bueno: MLS teams' nightmares in Mexico keep perpetuating
It seemed if any Major League Soccer club were poised to claim the league's first victory aganst a Mexican club on Mexican soil in a competitive match, it was the Columbus Crew.
Mexico's economy taking hits from all directions
The Mexican economy went off a cliff in the second three months of 2009, with the gross domestic product dropping 10.3 percent from the same period last year, according to government figures.
Politician's slaying highlights depth of Mexico's violence
Armando Chavarria Barrera became the latest sad note Thursday in a dirge Mexico has been humming bitterly for nearly three years.
Mexico replaces customs agents in bid to curb smuggling
Mexico has fired more than 700 customs agents and replaced them with better-trained and educated workers who officials hope will be less likely to give in to the temptation of bribery and other crimes.
Adventure, beaches and great deals in Mexico
We are sitting cross-legged in the water, 60 feet underground in a Mexican cave surrounded by some of the most beautiful formations I've ever seen, as the niece of a famous shaman chants a Mayan prayer asking the gods to let us go in peace.
Commentary: War on drugs is over. What's next?
As the health care debate captivated America, a white flag was quietly raised along the violence-torn U.S.-Mexico border. In case you missed it, it was our nation's surrender in the war on drugs.
Luis Bueno: Mexico regains its swagger
MEXICO CITY -- The CONCACAF Gold Cup is long over, and Mexico's 5-0 drubbing of the U.S. last month was left in the past well before the two teams met again here in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier. But the tournament's impact not only has steered the U.S.-Mexico rivalry in a different direction, it also has seemed to awaken the Mexican national team.
At least 14 killed in Mexico attacks
A series of attacks and gunbattles between Mexican drug cartel suspects and police left at least 14 people dead and 22 wounded Thursday night, officials and news reports said.
Los Zetas called Mexico's most dangerous drug cartel
The dead always tell a story. And in Mexico that story is the fight for the right to meet U.S. demand for illegal drugs -- a war becoming more violent and ruthless, mostly because of one group.
U.S. delays counternarcotics aid to Mexico
The release of a report that would free up more than $100 million in U.S. aid to Mexico to combat drug cartels has been delayed by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont.
Mexican police arrest 34 drug cartel suspects
Mexican federal police say they arrested 34 men suspected of belonging to a ruthless drug cartel blamed for a rash of violence that left at least 18 federal agents and two soldiers dead since July 11.
Luis Bueno: Breaking down Mexico's qualifying roster vs. the U.S.
Mexico has put its cards on the table. There are less than two weeks until the most important game in CONCACAF this year, as El Tri gets set to host the U.S. in World Cup qualifying on Aug. 12.
Mexican authorities: More members of drug gang arrested
Six members of one of Mexico's most active drug gangs, including someone accused of being the organization's bookkeeper, were arrested this week, federal authorities said Wednesday.
Mystery unfolds over discarded barrel with Mexican artifacts
One man's trash is another man's mystery.
Luis Bueno: Gold Cup final represents the future of U.S. vs. Mexico
In a tournament that screamed for a new champion, the status quo won out. The U.S. and Mexico once again are facing each other in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final, and for the second consecutive time, the two hated rivals will battle it out for regional supremacy.
U.S. offers up to $50 million for Mexican cartel members
U.S. authorities have ratcheted up pressure on one of Mexico's most notorious drug cartels, releasing new details about the so-called Gulf Cartel's operations and offering up to a $50 million reward for the arrest of its leaders.
Three people missing after bridge collapses in Mexico
Three people were missing Friday after four vehicles plunged into a river when a bridge collapsed in southeastern Mexico, an official told CNN en Español.
Mexico floods president's home state with police
In response to a spate of attacks allegedly by a drug cartel, Mexico more than tripled the number of federal police officers patrolling the state of Michoacan, a government spokeswoman said.
U.S., Canadian citizens arrested in Mexico
Mexican police have arrested a "highly dangerous" U.S. citizen wanted on weapons charges, the Michoacan state attorney's office said.
Mexican state awash in recent violence
In recent days, Michoacan, the home state of President Felipe Calderon, has become a flashpoint of violence in Mexico's deadly war against drug cartels. Since Calderon went after the drug cartels shortly after coming into office in 2006, more than 10,000 people have died across Mexico, about 1,000 of them police.
Violence in Mexico claims small-town mayor
The mayor of a small town in the state of Chihuahua in northern Mexico was found shot dead Tuesday, apparently among the latest victims in the fight against organized crime in the region.
Commentary: Hornets not going back in nest in Mexico's drug war
It has nothing to do with Michael Jackson or Sarah Palin, but there's a big story brewing south of the border to which Americans should pay close attention.
Drug-related killings in Mexico on course to top last year's numbers
Despite massive security efforts north and south of the border, the drug-fueled killing spree in Mexico is continuing and is on course to surpass last year's record toll, federal officials told Congress Thursday.
Quake reported off western Mexico
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Friday morning in the Gulf of California, off the western coast of Mexico, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Luis Bueno: In its third year, shine seriously coming off SuperLiga
Just when MLS teams have hit their stride and have found some sort of cohesion, is it really a good time for a break? And not six weeks after the end of one season, Mexican league clubs are supposed to hit full throttle with new-look rosters?
Killing shows Mexico clergy no longer cloaked from cartels' aim
The killing last weekend of a Catholic priest and two seminary students in southwest Mexico marked the first time that drug cartel hit men have purposefully targeted a clergyman, said Manuel Corral, public relations secretary for Mexico's Council of Bishops.
Anger boils in Mexico over 46 deaths at day care center
Anger is growing in Mexico over a fire at a government-run day care center that claimed its 46th child this weekend.
'Elaborate' drug tunnel found along Mexico border
Authorities have found a massive underground drug smuggling tunnel snaking through the U.S.-Mexican border, and law officers are marveling over its sophistication.
Mexico's battered image yields travel deals
Mexico's tourism industry has endured some brutal punches this year.
Top Mexican cartel suspect arrested
A top drug cartel suspect with a $1 million reward on his head has been captured by Mexican soldiers, federal authorities said.
Luis Bueno: Four MLS castoffs are on the cusp of glory in Mexico
If Major League Soccer isn't seen as inferior in Mexico, it's because it isn't seen at all. South of the border, MLS has either a bad image or no image at all. The league isn't considered a top option for players wanting to leave the Mexican league and, in fact, is more of a last resort for players who no longer can cut it at the top level in Mexico and are willing to play for anyone, anywhere.
Andrea Canales: Suddenly, SuperLiga matters more to Mexican clubs
When Mexico decided to cut ties with CONMEBOL, the powerful South American confederation, it shut the door on one tournament. But it may have saved another in the process.
Stakes rise as drug war threatens to cross border
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, a 54-year-old drug cartel leader whose nickname means "Shorty," is the most wanted man in Mexico. He's also one of the most wanted men in the United States.
Armed group frees 53 inmates in Mexico
Mexican authorities are searching for more than 50 inmates and a group of 20 armed men who freed them from a prison in central Mexico early Saturday.
2 U.S. swine flu dead had other health problems, officials say
Both people who died of swine flu in the United States had pre-existing health problems, federal health authorities said Thursday in a report.
Mexico lowers swine flu alert as businesses in capital reopen
Mexico lowered its swine flu alert one notch Thursday as more than 6 million students returned to classes and thousands of shuttered businesses reopened their doors.
Despite warnings, some travel to potential danger zones
A few weeks ago, when violence and kidnappings along the U.S.-Mexico border were all over the news, Todd Sotkiewicz took a group of high school students to Tijuana, Mexico.
WHO may ask drug makers to switch to H1N1 flu vaccine
The World Health Organization said it will convene a meeting of experts next week to discuss the possibility of manufacturing a vaccine for swine flu as the number of confirmed cases of the virus nears 1,900.
Swine flu origins mysterious in 'genetic arms race'
While investigators trudge through pig farms and remote villages in Mexico, searching for clues about the new swine flu, answers about the virus' origin may finally appear on a computer, based on genetic codes.
Students can't be part of main graduation because of Mexico trip
Dan Godshall and 21 other students at Slippery Rock University will not be allowed to graduate at their school's main ceremony because they recently visited Mexico.
Confirmed cases of H1N1 virus approach 1,000
The World Health Organization cautioned that the swine flu outbreak could gain momentum in the months ahead, despite claims by the health secretary of Mexico -- the epicenter of the outbreak -- that the virus "is in its declining phase."
Canada: Farmer possibly gave swine flu to pigs
More than a week after the swine flu outbreak rattled the world, with cases of infected people popping up from Mexico to South Korea, the new virus strain has shown up in a herd of swine.
Farmer may have given swine flu to pigs, Canada says
More than a week after the swine flu outbreak rattled the world, with cases of infected people popping up from Mexico to South Korea, the new virus strain has shown up in a herd of swine.
Travelers returning from Mexico should be cautious
As the swine flu outbreak escalates across the globe, U.S. travelers returning from Mexico are wondering what to do when they come home.
Earliest case of swine flu tucked away in Mexico, officials say
Tucked away in this small mountain village, off a dusty road flanked by pig farms, is where the earliest case of swine flu -- a virus spreading globally -- was confirmed.
I went to Mexico and came back flu-free (so far)
I thought I had escaped the daily grind of the 24-hour news business when I went on a weeklong vacation in Mexico with my mom and a friend. I was seeking news-free sun and relaxation in a hypnotic tropical paradise and deliberately powered off my arsenal of PDAs to get a much-needed respite from news and technology.
Worldwide swine flu cases continue to rise
The number of confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus has jumped nearly 30 percent with 331 people being infected so far, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Putting a brave face on a crisis
In Mexico, few residents now venture out without a surgical face mask as the swine flu outbreak grips the country.
Meet the boy believed to be 'patient zero'
Tucked away in this small mountain village in Mexico, off a dusty road flanked by pig farms, is where the earliest case of swine flu -- a virus spreading globally -- was confirmed.
Companies plan for possible swine flu pandemic
Following the outbreaks of SARS and avian flu earlier this decade, Sprint Nextel has taken the threat of a global flu pandemic very seriously. And in 2005 the company created a special group within its Emergency Incident Management team to plan what to do in such an emergency.
WHO raises pandemic alert to second-highest level
The World Health Organization on Wednesday raised its pandemic alert to 5, its second-highest level, warning of widespread human infection from the swine flu outbreak that originated in Mexico.
Health care training goes on in rural Mexico
The phone calls keep coming in as family and friends plead with Laura Libman, asking her not to go to Mexico.
Commentary: Flu shouldn't close Mexico border
The swine flu outbreak that started less than a month ago has caused more than 150 deaths in Mexico and more than 60 confirmed cases across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with suspected cases in France, Spain, Israel and New Zealand.
Among the swine flu mysteries: Why only deaths in Mexico?
It's a confounding question on the lips of disease detectives: Why have the only deaths from the swine flu outbreak happened in Mexico?
How countries are trying to prevent swine flu outbreak
As the number of suspected and confirmed swine flu cases continued to rise around the world, health officials announced new measures to contain the outbreak.
U.S., others caution against Mexico travel
Americans planning to go to Mexico should "postpone" their trips because of the swine flu outbreak, a top health official said Tuesday.
Don't be a swine-flu stock pig
Day traders, God bless 'em, will try and make money off just about anything -- even fears of a global swine flu pandemic.
Wolverine's Mexico Premiere Postponed Due to Swine Flu
Taking precautions, star Hugh Jackman won't be traveling to Mexico City as the city grapples with the virus
Travel industry grapples with swine flu
Meeting planner Gail Murphy heard about the travel warning to Mexico too late in the day on Monday to do anything about her plans to head to Cancun the following day.
U.S. airlines waive fees for passengers traveling to Mexico
Though the United States has not issued any travel warnings related to the swine flu outbreak in Mexico, major U.S. airlines are waiving fees for passengers who want to change their tickets to Mexico.
Top Mexican drug cartel suspect arrested, officials say
Mexican authorities arrested Vicente Carrillo Leyva, a leader of the Carrillo Fuentes drug cartel, officials announced Thursday.
Commentary: What do you think about illegal drugs?
With so much focus right now on the barbaric violence happening in Mexico, this seems like a perfect time for an imperfect conversation about drugs.
Commentary: U.S. freedoms not to blame for Mexico's drug war
Here's a summary for the time- or attention-challenged: Never surrender freedom for laws that can't affect criminals; they disobey laws for a living.
Commentary: Stop flow of U.S. guns to Mexico drug war
America's neighbor to the south is engaged in a bloody war with ruthless drug cartels.
Commentary: Legalize drugs to stop violence
Over the past two years, drug violence in Mexico has become a fixture of the daily news. Some of this violence pits drug cartels against one another; some involves confrontations between law enforcement and traffickers.
Obama to beef up Mexico border policy
President Obama on Tuesday vowed to invest the resources needed to address the threat posed by drug traffickers in Mexico.
Army keeps peace in Mexico, but at what price?
The power of the Mexican military was on full display Tuesday in Ciudad Juarez, where police reported the third consecutive day without a drug slaying.
Analysis: Clinton taking U.S.-Mexico relations beyond drug war
Shared responsibility. It's a phrase we've heard a lot from President Obama when discussing the massive economic problems the United States is facing.
U.S. puts finishing touches on anti-drug effort with Mexico
The Obama administration is putting the finishing touches on a plan to beef up resources at the United States border with Mexico to help with that nation's unrelenting war against violent drug cartels, senior administration officials told CNN Monday.
Mexico: Alleged drug trafficker arrested
An alleged drug trafficker suspected of an attack on a U.S. consulate and killing Mexican soldiers has been arrested, Mexican President Felipe Calderon announced Friday, according to the state news agency.
Commentary: Spring break in a nation at war with drug lords
A lot of Americans are wondering: Is it safe to travel to Mexico? It depends where you go, and what your intentions are once you get there.
Bus driver in fatal Mexico crash was experienced
The driver of the bus that collided with a tractor-trailer in Mexico, killing him and 11 tourists, had more than 20 years of experience, the bus service operator said Wednesday.
Mexican official: Driver in wreck that killed tourists intoxicated
The driver of a truck that collided with a bus in northeast Mexico, killing 12 people including 11 passengers from the United States and Canada, was intoxicated, a Mexican official said Tuesday.
Pentagon: No specific request to deploy troops to Mexican border
While the president has said states asked to deploy troops to the U.S. border with Mexico, the Pentagon has not received specific requests to do so, a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday.
Army desertions hurting Mexico's war on drugs
In the face of spiraling drug violence that has shaken the country, the Mexican army has taken a lead role in attempting to thwart the narcotraffickers. But its ability to do so has been hurt by a large number of desertions, government officials say.
Mexico pours troops into border city stricken by drug war
Nearly 7,000 Mexican soldiers and federal police arrived in the U.S.-Mexico border city of Ciudad Juarez this week to restore security to a city plagued by a long-standing, bloody drug war.
Mexico too violent to visit? Tourism chief says no
Mexico's tourism director on Wednesday downplayed the risk of violence facing tourists, despite warnings for travelers to think twice about visiting the country.
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Location: Foro Sol Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
Luis Bueno: Mexico still king of CONCACAF
After a nearly four-month break, the CONCACAF Champions League came back in full force this week. Four quarterfinal series kicked off with games held in Canada, the U.S., Puerto Rico and Mexico with return legs slated for Mexico and Honduras next week.
U.S. families feel sting of Mexico's drug violence
Jose Molinar knew something wasn't right. He hadn't heard from his wife for a few hours, which was not sitting well with him.
Commentary: What Mexico's drug war means for U.S.
You may have heard the rumor that, as a result of a bloody drug war that has claimed more than 7,000 lives since January 2007, Mexico is on the verge of being declared a "failed state."
Official: Mexican drug turf wars have led to surge in violence
No one, especially not one of Mexico's top law enforcement officials, denies that killings by drug cartels have reached record levels.
Drug violence spins Mexico toward 'civil war'
A shootout in a border city that leaves five alleged drug traffickers sprawled dead on the street and seven police wounded. A police chief and his bodyguards gunned down outside his house in another border city. Four bridges into the United States shut down by protesters who want the military out of their towns and who officials say are backed by narcotraffickers.
Transport drivers in Mexico threaten strike over fuel prices
Hundreds of thousands of bus and truck drivers are threatening to go on a prolonged strike if the federal government does not do something about rising motor fuel costs.
Greg Lalas: Why the U.S. needs Mexico to start winning again
Life likes dualities: yin and yang, Democrat and Republican, Newton's Third Law of Motion (anyone remember it?). Sports does, too: Ali and Frazier, Celtics and Lakers, Lance Armstrong and the French media.
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Money Trickles North as Mexicans Help Relatives
Some Mexican families are scraping together what they can to support unemployed relatives in the United States.
Deal on Mexican Gray Wolf
A federal agency and environmentalists reached an agreement that scraps a rule used to kill or remove any wolf that killed three head of livestock in a year.
Where the Swearing Is All About the Context
Mexicans, despite their reputation for formality, curse like sailors, a recent survey found. But exactly what is considered a bad word can require some interpretation.
Gunmen Kill Union Leader in Mexico
Gunmen ambushed a peasant union leader and his family in northern Mexico, killing him and 14 others in an attack that bore the hallmarks of a hit by drug cartels.
U.S. and Mexico Agree on Shift in Drug Trials
In a break with a longstanding drug enforcement practice, the United States has returned a suspected marijuana smuggler over to his own country for trial.
In Cancún, Police Pick Wrong People for ‘Bite’
When police in Cancún, Mexico, extorted $300 from an American couple, they didn’t know that the driver’s wife was a Minnesota state senator who would fight back.
Despite Switch, Mexico City’s Lights Flicker
President Felipe Calderón had Mexico City’s money-losing electric company dissolved and promised good service. But service has been out at times for millions.
U.S. Arrests Hundreds in Raids on Drug Cartel
Attorney General Eric Holder described a series of raids in 19 states to fight a major Mexican drug organization.
Time for Citigroup to Take a Stand
If Citigroup’s ownership of the Mexican bank Banamex is threatened, the bank should be prepared to put up more of a fight than it did for Phibro.
Migrants Going North Now Risk Kidnappings
To kidnappers in Mexico, migrants’ relatives in the United States are a major source of ransom revenue.
In Mexican Drug War, Investigators Are Fearful
Swamped with homicides, investigators cope with too little expertise and too much corruption, and they are targets themselves.
A Reporter With a ‘Tom Sawyer Business Plan’ Buys a Newspaper
A castoff reporter bought a newspaper in a town of 2,600 in rural New Mexico, saying he wanted to try a new direction.
Mexico Says It Is Closing a Provider of Electricity
The state-run power company that serves the Mexico City region has been gripped by a labor dispute; the government calls the company inefficient and wasteful.
A Mexican Story Full of Sound and Fury
The exhibition ''Moctezuma, Aztec Ruler'' at the British Museum focuses on the man, not on the works of art. But most of the information is based on documents written long after the invasion of the European conquerors.
Marijuana Licensing Fails to Chase the Shadows
Fears of arrest and robbery hamper an experiment to provide safe, aboveboard access to medicinal marijuana.
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World news about Mexico, including breaking news and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Mexican drug cartels recruiting Texas teens, state warns
15 killed in one day in cartel-plagued Ciudad Juarez
Gunmen kill police commander in Ciudad Juárez
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Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Spanish) / United Mexican States
Capital: Mexico City
The United Mexican States (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos), or commonly Mexico (Spanish: México), is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bounded on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the North Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of Mexico. The United Mexican States comprise a federation of thirty-one states and a federal district, the capital Mexico City, which is one of the world's most populous cities.
Covering almost 2 million square kilometers, Mexico is the fifth-largest country in the Americas by total area and the 14th largest in the world. With an estimated population of 109 million, it is the 11th most populous country and the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world.
As a regional power and the only Latin American member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) since 1994, Mexico is firmly established as an upper middle-income country.
Mexico is the 12th largest economy in the world by gross domestic product (GDP), on par with countries like Canada and Spain, even though income inequality is still high. The economy is strongly linked to those of its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners. Elections held in July 2000 marked the first time that an opposition party won the presidency from the Institutional Revolutionary Party (Partido Revolucionario Institucional: PRI) which had held it since 1929, culminating the political alternation at the federal level, which had begun at the local level during the 1980s.
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