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 News Around the Republic of Mexico
Argentina Criticizes US Border Fence
 Associated Press
A U.S. plan to expand fences along the Mexican border to stem illegal immigration is an insult to all Latin Americans, Argentine President Nestor Kirchner said Tuesday during a visit to Mexico.
Mexican Miners Strike to Demand Better Safety Conditions
 Associated Press
Workers at three mines owned by Grupo Mexico, including the key Cananea copper mine in northern Sonora state, went on strike Monday to demand better safety conditions, Mexico's National Mining and Metal Workers Union said.
Calderon Praises Ties with Argentina
 Prensa Latina
Mexican President Felipe Calderon noted on Monday the importance of the visit by his Argentine counterpart, Nestor Kirchner, to strengthen bilateral ties.
Mexican President Stresses Future Housing Needs
 Presidency of the Republic
The demand for housing from 2007 to 2012 will be nearly 4 million houses, a figure which, combined with the 2.1 million families that already need independent housing, means an overall demand of 6 million new houses over the next six years.
Masked Rebels Attack Mexican Jail
 Mark Stevenson
Masked assailants - identified by some on Sunday as leftist rebels - attacked a jail under construction in southern Mexico, firing shots and threatening watchmen, but causing no injuries.
Mayor Tries to Transform Mexico City
 Julie Watson
The mayor of crime-ridden, smog-choked Mexico City is trying to do what some might consider impossible: transform his megalopolis into a place that's more healthy, livable and even fun.
Mexico to Try 18 Police Officers After Kidnapping of Federal Agents
 Associated Press
A Mexican judge ordered 18 police officers to stand trial on charges of aiding drug traffickers as the result of an investigation into the kidnapping of four federal agents, prosecutors said Saturday.
Organized Crime in Mexico Rising
 Presna Latina
Organized crime has exceeded the legal framework in Mexico, which influences the collapse of the country into distrust, said the Mexican attorney general, Jose Luis Santiago.
Bombing of Mexican Pipelines Puzzles Security Experts
 Greg Flakus
At first, some thought the explosions may have been caused by accidents, but investigators at the bombing sites in north-central Mexico found evidence of sophisticated explosives, and a leftist insurgent group from southern Mexico, the Popular Revolutionary Army (EPR) claimed responsibility.
Calderon to Adjust Tax Reform Proposal
 Jason Lange
Mexican President Felipe Calderon said on Thursday he was making changes to his vaunted tax reform proposal in response to suggestions by disgruntled companies.
Mexico to Use Huge Drug Cash Haul for Addict Rehab
 Reuters
Mexico will use $206 million confiscated in what officials call the world's biggest drug cash seizure to fund programs for addicts and strengthen the justice system, the government said on Thursday.
Mexican Pharmaceutical Association Says Pseudoephedrine Ban Will Help US
 Associated Press
Mexico's near-total ban on medicines containing pseudoephedrine will benefit the United States by eliminating border drug stores' bulk sales of the drug that can be used to produce methamphetamines, the head of National Pharmacy Association said Wednesday.
US Arrest of Alleged Drug Smuggler is Big News in Mexico
 Greg Flakus
In Mexico, there are daily news reports on the case of Zhenli Ye-Gon, a Chinese-born, naturalized Mexican citizen who was arrested Monday near Washington, D.C., for allegedly running a methamphetamine smuggling operation.
Bombers Knew of Pipeline, Infrastructure
 Kevin G. Hall
Saboteurs who blew up natural gas pipelines that shut down one of Mexico's main industrial regions earlier this month also crippled an important crude oil pipeline in an operation that indicated extensive knowledge of Mexico's energy infrastructure, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
US Arrests Mexico's Suspected Meth King
 Ioan Grillo
Mexico said Monday that U.S. authorities have arrested alleged methamphetamine trafficker Zhenli Ye Gon, whose mansion was the scene of what U.S. officials say was the world's largest seizure of drug cash.
Mexico City's New Tower Still Shy of Sears Tower Height
 Associated Press
Mexico City, already home to Latin America's tallest building, will see that title move a few blocks away to a new skyscraper set to be completed as the nation celebrates its bicentennial, officials said Monday.
Mexican Thunderstorms Kill Kangaroos
 Noel Randewich
Violent thunderstorms caused the deaths of seven kangaroos at a Guadalajara zoo last week. The zoo brought the kangaroos from Texas in April and all went smoothly until last month, when the rainy season began.
Mexico’s New “National Infrastructure Program”
 Presidency of the Republic
Speaking before guests, Mexican President Felipe Calderón began by saying that he was honored to be at the National Palace to present the 2007-2012 National Infrastructure Program: “Let's Build a Better Mexico.”
Mexico Tightens Pseudoephedrine Sales
 Lisa J. Adams
Mexico will begin requiring doctors' prescriptions for medicines containing pseudoephedrine and block over-the-counter sales of the substances to help curtail methamphetamine production.
Mexican Envoy Hits Own Immigration Policies
 Stephen Dinan & Jerry Seper
Mexico's ambassador to the United States last week said previous Mexican officials made a "dumb mistake" by issuing comic books to aid illegal aliens crossing the border, and said his government cannot criticize U.S. treatment of illegal aliens as long as Mexico has harsh laws on its books.
Mexico Exorcist Slams Harry Potter
 Paul Kiernan
The leading exorcist of Mexico's main archdiocese said the popular Harry Potter book and film series could allow the devil to enter children's minds, and does "a lot of damage."
Mexico City Targets Bad Drivers, Dirty Cops
 Hugh Collins
Seeking to crack down on widespread chaos and corruption on the streets, Mexico City has introduced tougher traffic laws, while rewarding police who report would-be bribe givers with food vouchers.
China Not Only Worry on Imported Food
 Traci Carl
Mexican cantaloupe irrigated with water from sewage-tainted rivers. Candy laced with lead. Chinese toothpaste is not the only concern for U.S. consumers wary of the health risks posed by imported goods.
Mexico Guerrilla Group Says Pemex Bombings 'In Self-Defense'
 Patrick Harrington
A Mexican guerrilla group that claimed responsibility for bomb attacks on natural gas pipelines owned by Mexico's state oil company this month said it acted "in self defense" in a new statement.
Oaxaca State Vows Violent Protests Will Not Stop Mexican Folk Festival
 Associated Press
The government of southern Oaxaca state vowed to host a popular Mexican folk festival despite violent protests in which about 19 people were injured and 40 arrested.
Mexico City's Abortion Law Hits Stop-and-Go Signs
 Theresa Braine
Federal officials here are trying to turn back the law legalizing first-trimester abortion in Mexico's capital, even as city officials and reproductive rights activists are doing what they can to implement it.
Mexico to Keep Millions Seized Off Chinese-Born Businessman
 DPA
The Mexican government will keep 205 million dollars seized from a Chinese-born Mexican businessman accused of drug trafficking and money laundering, the office of the attorney general said Wednesday.
Mexico President Dismisses Accusations
 E. Eduardo Castillo
President Felipe Calderon on Monday dismissed as "pure fiction" the allegations by a Chinese-Mexican businessman that Mexico's ruling party forced him to hide tens of millions of dollars in campaign cash at his home.
Mexico Must Improve Rebel Sleuthing - Calderon
 Reuters
President Felipe Calderon urged lawmakers on Monday to beef up Mexico's police intelligence, warning that security forces have no way of predicting further rebel bomb attacks on fuel pipelines.
Police, Protesters Clash in Oaxaca
 Associated Press
Police fired tear gas Monday to prevent hundreds of leftist protesters from reaching the venue of an international folk festival in Oaxaca, in the worst outbreak of violence in the troubled Mexican city since November.
Mexico Claims Third Place After 3-1 Win
 Goal.com
Mexico came from behind to defeat Uruguay 3-1 to claim third place of the Copa America. Mexico, who came from a 3-0 semifinal loss against Argentina, started the stronger of the two sides, and dominated Uruguay early on in the match.
Mexico Cruisers Urged to Prepare for Hurricanes
 Ambrosia Sarabia
Summer is an ideal time to take to the water and cruise to new or familiar destinations. However, boaters who find themselves in Mexican waters should be aware of the seasonal potential for hurricanes and tropical storms.
Mexico Asks US to Extradite Suspected Meth Maker
Reuters
Mexico has asked the United States to extradite a suspected narcotics manufacturer who owns a Mexico City mansion where police discovered $206 million in cash earlier this year, a government source said on Friday.
Mexico's Pemex Restores Key Pipeline Damaged in Blast
 Associated Press
Mexican state oil monopoly Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, said Friday that a key natural gas pipeline attacked by rebels has been restored.
Drug Fortune Under Mexican Custody
 Prensa Latina
Cash to the tune of 205 million dollars confiscated last March from the drug trafficker of Chinese origin, Zhenli Ye Gon is currently under control of the Banco de Mexico (BANXICO), confirmed the Treasury Department.
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