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Street Blockades Breed 'Anything-Goes' Culture
Andres Oppenheimer
The street blockades that almost paralyzed Mexico City and Buenos Aires in recent days, interrupting traffic and keeping millions of people from going to work, are becoming a major economic problem. But their invisible costs may be larger than their immediate monetary impact
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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Daylight Saving Time in Mexico
Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States and Canada this weekend but here in Mexico we won't be setting our clocks forward until the first week of April. So make a note if you'll be traveling to Mexico this month - there will be an extra hour difference in time. Known as el horario de verano, Daylight Saving time has been observed in Mexico since 1996, and is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.
Read more about Daylight Saving Time in Mexico. Daylight Saving Time in Mexico originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 09:00:00.
DÃa de la Samaritana: Lenten Tradition in Oaxaca
On the fourth Friday of Lent (this year on March 12) a special celebration known as La Samaritana takes place in Oaxaca. Aguas frescas, refreshing fruit drinks, and ice cream are given out free to passersby. Originally this was done in church atriums, but now schools and businesses also join in. This tradition is inspired by the biblical passage that describes Jesus' encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well (John 4).
The DÃa de la Samaritana is a great time to sample traditional Mexican drinks such as horchata, a drink made with rice and flavored with cinnamon, and agua de jamaica, made with dried hibiscus flowers, as well as many other refreshing drinks made from fruit.
DÃa de la Samaritana: Lenten Tradition in Oaxaca originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 09:00:44.
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Tell Us About Your Mexico Blog
Tell Us About Your Mexico Blog originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 12:00:27.
Do you write a blog about Mexico? We're compiling information about Mexico blogs in order to create a resource for people planning a trip to Mexico, those planning to move to Mexico, as well as people who just love reading about Mexico. Your blog can cover Mexico travel, any city or region of Mexico, Mexican food or culture, or just about anything else related to Mexico. Share your blog with Mexico Travel readers by using this form: Submit your Mexico blog.
Mexico Requires Passports
A new rule brought into effect by the Mexican government this week will require U.S. and Canadian citizens to present a passport or equivalent travel document to enter Mexico. Until now, whether or not a passport was required for travel to Mexico was determined by the United States' Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which brought in passport requirements in several phases. The rules were phased in gradually depending on whether travelers entered by air, land or sea, with the intention of keeping disruption to travel to a minimum, but did cause a lot of confusion. Many people have been unclear about whether or not they need a passport to travel to Mexico. There are still exceptions to the rule: people traveling within the border zone and staying in the country for 72 hours or less, will not be required to present a passport. Find out how to get a passport, or read more about Mexico travel documents. Mexico Requires Passports originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 08:47:26.
Safety in Cancun
A year ago I wrote about concerns of prospective visitors about safety in Cancun. Many readers commented on that blog post, several who were in the process of planning a trip and were concerned about the safety of their destination choice. Two people who have recently returned from Cancun have written about their experience, and their perception of risks to travelers there.
These travelers to Cancun are affirming what I've been saying all along: you can have a safe and fun vacation in Cancun, just practice general safety precautions and party safe. Safety in Cancun originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 00:52:33.I left a comment on November 25 asking if it was safe to travel with my two daughters alone. Well we have gone and returned and I can tell you that I never once felt in danger. I used my common sense. I was very worried before I left and swore I would not leave the resort. I ended up not being on my resort very much, as we did so many activities like swimming with the dolphins, jungle tour, captain hook cruise, going to the mall.. etc. We were always back at our resort for dinner and tired from our days of excitement we were in bed by 11. So in answer to is Cancun safe... absolutely. Just don't put yourself in a situation that it may not be. It was an awesome family vacation that we will always remember but if you are looking to go get drunk in an unfamiliar place, well then yes, you are taking the chance of putting yourself in danger.
John writes:
Just spent a week in Cancun at the Gran Melia Resort earlier this month and had a wonderful vacation! People are extremely nice and definitely make you feel very welcome. Always felt safe along the main strip in the hotel zone (Avenida Kukulcan) and even when I ventured out into town. The only warning: only drink bottled water. Other than that, have a great time in Cancun!! I would definitely return to Mexico.
Lent Observances in Mexico
The craziness of Carnaval is over and in the church calendar, this period leading up to Easter is supposed to be a time for reflection and self-restraint. There are some particular traditions associated with
Lent in Mexico, including special foods that are prepared at this time of year and celebrations that take place on each of the Fridays of the season. Find out how Lent is observed in Mexico, or to learn more about Lent, read What is Lent?, from About.com's Guide to Christianity. Lent Observances in Mexico originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 09:44:52.
Ancient Cultures of Mexico
Photo by Guillermo Aldana, courtesy of the Mexican Tourism Board. Ancient Cultures of Mexico originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 08:07:53.
Mexico's many archaeological sites are an enigma and a source of wonder for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. However, it's sometimes a challenge keeping the different ancient cultures straight. If you don't know the Olmecs from the Zapotecs or the Toltecs from the Mayas, you may find this overview of ancient Mexican civilizations helpful.
Valentine's Day in Mexico
Read more about Valentine's Day in Mexico. Valentine's Day in Mexico originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 11:30:20.
Heart shaped balloons, flowers, candies and teddy bears are as common in Mexican Valentine's celebrations as they are in other places, but there are some special things about the way Valentine's Day is celebrated in Mexico. February 14th is celebrated as the DÃa de San Valentin, but it's also commonly referred to as El DÃa del Amor y la Amistad, the "Day of Love and Friendship." So even if you're planning a hot date with your sweetie, it's a good opportunity to show your friends some appreciation too.
Flooding in Monarch Butterfly Territory
This is usually the best time of year to visit Mexico's Monarch butterfly reserves, but unfortunately, flooding and landslides in eastern Michoacan state have made it impossible to visit the reserves there, at least for the time being.
The town of Angangueo, located very close to Michoacan's Monarch butterfly reserves, has been devastated by landslides caused by very heavy out-of-season rains, which have destroyed property and roads, and caused several deaths. The Mexican government has declared Angangueo and surrounding areas a disaster zone and the area's inhabitants have been evacuated. There is also the possibility of more rain, which could compound the situation. The monarch population was already at an all-time low, even prior to the flooding, so the prospects for the butterflies are looking grim, though the full extent of the damage has yet to be assessed. If you're still planning to visit the Monarch butterfly reserves this year, your best bet is to visit the ones that are located in Mexico state (Estado de Mexico).
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Flooding in Monarch Butterfly Territory originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 15:38:11.
Best Mexico City Sights
Admittedly, everything in Mexico City is on a grand scale. With its 680 years of history; urban sprawl that covers over 1500 square miles; and population hovering around 20 million, the city can be intimidating, but those who do venture into the nation's capital may be pleasantly surprised by all the city has to offer.
If you'll be flying into Mexico City, consider spending a few days before continuing on to your final destination. Some time spent exploring this city can be a great complement to your trip. This list of the Mexico City sights you shouldn't miss will help you make the most of your time.
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Best Mexico City Sights originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 08:00:08.
Many travelers flying into Mexico have connecting flights in Mexico City. The majority of them are anxious to get on another plane to their final destination as quickly as possible, and never see more of Mexico City than the Benito Juarez International Airport and what they can glimpse out of the plane window.
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Latin America Spurns U.S.
Latin American and Caribbean nations vote to keep the U.S. out of their affairs.
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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5 couples in Mexico City inaugurate same-sex marriage law
Five gay and lesbian couples were married in Mexico City on Thursday, the first such ceremonies since a law went into effect this month legalizing same-sex marriage in the Mexican capital.
Mexico to U.S.: Allow cross-border trucking
Mexico asked the United States to move forward with creating a proposal to end a ban on cross-border trucking in violation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Mexico City law allowing same-sex unions takes effect
A law allowing same-sex weddings took effect Thursday in Mexico City, one day after the second same-sex marriage was performed in Argentina.
Report: Marijuana cultivation in Mexico rises
Marijuana cultivation in Mexico increased 35 percent in 2008 and continues to grow, even as authorities there push forward with a large offensive against drug cartels that smuggle the product into the United States, according to a State Department report released this week.
Luis Bueno: Mexico faces important friendly on road to World Cup
Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa on June 11 in its most important game in four years, and each match El Tricolor goes on to play in the tournament will only increase in significance.
7 killed in Mexico shootouts
Shootouts between drug suspects and the military in the Mexican northeastern border state of Tamaulipas have left seven dead and 11 wounded, the government reported.
Mob action in Mexico City concerns interior secretary
Mexico's interior secretary is expressing concern over a mob action in Mexico City that left dozens of police officers injured.
U.S. says agents won't embed with Mexican police
Increased cooperation with the United States in the fight against Mexican drug cartels is vital, but American agents will always be limited on their actions in the country, Mexico's interior ministry said Wednesday.
U.S. renews travel alert to Mexico
The United States has renewed a travel alert to Mexico, citing increased violence in the country.
Juarez mayor: Drug violence rooted in Mexico's social ills
Jose Reyes Ferriz, the mayor of violence-plagued Ciudad Juarez, said the drug cartel war gripping his city is rooted in social decomposition such as broken homes.
Death toll from Mexico floods rises to 41
The death toll from heavy floods and mudslides in Mexico increased Tuesday to 41, a government agency announced.
Mexico flooding kills at least 33, government says
Heavy flooding in central Mexico in the past week has killed at least 33 people and left thousands homeless, the government said Monday.
For Mexico's journalists, story assignment can be a date with death
In most places, when 16 people are gunned down, the local media reports the incident without missing a beat.
Jonas Honeymoon in Mexico: A Dream Come True
See an exclusive photo of Kevin and Danielle enjoying time in Cabo San Lucas
Authorities investigate whether 4 meddled with drug lord's body
A medical examiner and three employees were suspended Monday pending the outcome of an inquiry into whether they meddled with the body of a slain Mexican drug kingpin, a state prosecutor's office official told CNN.
Drug cartel retaliation suspected in Mexico shootings
Three members of the family of a Mexican marine who died in a shootout last week were killed Tuesday in the southern state of Tabasco, Mexican President Felipe Calderon said.
Leader of Mexican drug cartel killed
The rapid thud-thud-thud of military choppers overhead on Wednesday was the first thing to catch the attention of the residents of Cuernavaca, a city south of Mexico City known as a retreat for city-dwellers and tourists alike.
Mexico: Top drug cartel leader killed
In a strong blow to one of Mexico's most notorious drug cartels, Mexico's navy killed a top drug kingpin in a shootout Wednesday at an upscale resort.
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.
Mexico: News & Videos about Mexico - CNN.com
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Fearing Drug Cartels, Reporters in Mexico Retreat
Attacks on the media along the border with the U.S. have resulted in what amounts to a news blackout.
A New Frontier for Indie Rock, Down in Mexico
MtyMx, a rock music festival in Monterrey, Mexico, will take place on the grounds of a drive-in movie theater over three days beginning March 20.
Minstrels in the Court of the Kingpin
The monitoring of Los Tucanes’ music is part of a wider effort by the Mexican government to crack down on narcocorridos.
Mexican Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 25 Years in Secret Hearing
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, the head of the Gulf Cartel on the Texas border, has agreed to cooperate with the federal government, according to the transcript of the hearing.
A New Exit to Space Readies for Business
Spaceport America, a $198 million project by the State of New Mexico, intends to plumb the commercial potential of the suborbital heavens, including a two-hour trip into space.
Mexican Broadcaster Buys 30% Stake in Telecom Unit
Grupo Televisa hopes to add wireless and broadband data services to its existing portfolio of pay TV offerings.
Border Towns Across Rio, Worlds Apart in Drug War
As the drug-cartel war rages in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, the Rio Grande is the divide between violence and peace, with El Paso as a kind of sanctuary city.
Gay Marriage Puts Mexico City at Center of Debate
A law to let same-sex couples marry and adopt is pushing Mexico City to the forefront of the gay rights movement.
Gunmen in Mexico Kill 16 in Attack on a Teenagers’ Party
The attack in the violent border city of Ciudad Juárez bore the signs of the drug-related violence that has killed thousands.
Gunmen in Mexico Kill 13 at Party
The attack in the violent border city of Ciudad Juárez bore the signs of the drug-related violence that has killed thousands.
Two Charged in Deaths of Immigrants at Sea
Two Mexican men have been indicted in the deaths of two people who drowned when a boat overloaded with migrants capsized off the San Diego coast.
Doing the Math on Mexican Drug Wars
Math protects me from the immediacy of violence. It tells me the conditions that would cause a drug war.
In Drug War, Tribe Feels Invaded by Both Sides
An Indian reservation is caught between the U.S. and Mexico as a major transit point for drugs as well as people.
Gang Brawl Inside Mexico Prison Leaves 23 Dead
A prison riot between members of rival drug gangs broke out at an state penitentiary in northern Mexico and authorities said 23 inmates were killed.
Mexico Holds Drug Suspect Accused of Grisly Tactics
The authorities announced the capture of a drug lord whose trademark was boiling his victims in barrels of lye.
NYT > Mexico
World news about Mexico, including breaking news and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Obama condemns U.S. consulate killings in Mexico
DEA agent tells details of now-infamous 1999 confrontation with Mexican drug kingpin
5 abducted journalists remain missing amid outcry in Mexico
First same-sex couples wed under new Mexico law
Texas-born hitman fights to control Mexico's Beltrán Leyva drug cartel
Mexico News from The Dallas Morning News
Mexico News from The Dallas Morning News
Mexico News in Spanish
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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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico