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Epidemic Continues to Decline Nationwide
 Presidencia de la República
During Monday’s press conference, Health Secretary Dr. José Ángel Córdova updated figures for the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak in Mexico.
 Mexico's Saint Death
 Journeyman Pictures
The exact origins of La Santa Muerte are uncertain, but her history is rooted in beliefs of pre-Hispanic and Afro-Caribbean cultures, and Mexico's strong tradition of Catholicism.
Oaxaca: Police Raid Communities Around Trinidad Mine
 Komala Ramachandra
Fear of environmental contamination and dwindling water resources are motivating the nearly two-month-long permanent civilian occupation of the mine and all its installations.
Mexico's Schools Cleaned, Ready to Resume Classes
 Kent Kilpatrick & Juan Carlos Llorca
Scoured and disinfected, most of Mexico's primary schools and kindergartens stood ready to welcome back millions of students Monday after a nationwide shutdown ordered to help put a brake on the spread of swine flu.
Mexico Turns Its Back on South America
 Jack Bell
The latest victims of the outbreak of swine flu are two of the most-revered things in Mexico — soccer and the country’s international reputation. One is tangible, the other a sensitive state of mind.
All 176 Mexican Pro Matches Will be Without Fans
 Associated Press
Every professional football game in Mexico this weekend - 176 matches in all divisions - will be played without fans in an effort to slow the spread of swine flu.
Without Containment Measures, Epidemic Could Have Been Much Worse: PAHO
 Presidencia de la República
At Friday's press conference, Health Secretary José Ángel Córdova Villalobos was accompanied by Drs. Philippe Lamy and Oscar J. Mújica, WHO/PAHO Representatives and Delegate Marco Antonio García Ayala.
Police Seize Large Quantity of Pseudoephedrine Tablets in Mexico
 EFE
Federal agents seized 1.7 million pseudoephedrine tablets and arrested one person in southeastern Mexico, the Attorney General’s Office said.
Party Defends AMLO Rallies
 The News
A senior Democratic Revolution Party official said Thursday that the left-wing party would fight any punishment dished out for its former presidential candidate's violation of campaign rules during the flu outbreak.
At Meeting with President Calderón, Former Health Secretaries Rate Federal Government's Performance Timely and Effective
 Presidencia de la República
Mexican President Felipe Calderón held a working meeting Thursday at the official Los Pinos residence with former Health Secretaries Jesús Kumate Rodríguez, José Antonio González Fernández, Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez and Guillermo Soberón Acevedo to analyze and evaluate the results of the measures implemented by Federal Government against the Influenza A/H1N1 epidemic.
Mexico Vows to Capture No.1 Trafficker
 Alistair Bell & Anahi Rama
Mexico's attorney general vowed on Wednesday to catch the country's most wanted man, drug trafficker Joaquin "Shorty" Guzman, who is responsible for some of the worst violence in a bitter narco war.
Millions of Kids Return to Mexico Schools
 Andrew O. Selsky
High schools and universities closed by the swine flu epidemic reopened across Mexico on Thursday as teachers and parents carefully checked returning students for flu symptoms.
Mexico Plans Stimulus Package to Help Country Rebound from Swine Flu
 Joshua Partlow
Mexican officials announced an economic stimulus package to help the country recover from the damage caused by the swine flu outbreak.
Mexicans Arrive Home to Country Emerging From Flu
 Juan Carlos Llorca & Lisa J. Adams
Dozens of Mexican nationals who were quarantined at hospitals and hotels in China despite showing no symptoms of swine flu arrived home early Wednesday on a government-chartered jet.
Battle Cry But No Celebrations
 Louise Egan
Every year, thousands of students, soldiers, musicians and dancers in colorful folkloric costumes crowd into this colonial city east of the capital for the noisy Cinco de Mayo parade to commemorate the 1862 Battle of Puebla against French forces. This year, Puebla's streets were almost empty.
Mexico Battles 'Infected Image'
 Cecilia Barria
Mexico has suffered a human cost from swine flu with 29 confirmed deaths. But it has also been hit economically, with Finance Secretary Agustin Carstens estimating that the outbreak will cost the country $2.3bn.
Mexicans See Swine Flu as Mexico City's Problem
 Mark Walsh
Mexico's president credits a nationwide business shutdown and incessant health advice with helping contain the swine flu. But even with cases confirmed in 26 of the country's 32 states, most Mexicans see it as Mexico City's problem, and have largely ignored the restrictions.
Monday Address by President Felipe Calderón
 Presidencia de la República
Now is the time to resume the country's economic activity: President Calderón.
PRI Remains in Lead in Polls
 The News
With two months left before the midterm elections, the Institutional Revolutionary Party's support level has dropped again, according to a new poll - but the rebounding party still leads the governing National Action Party.
Mexico's Businesses Reopening Wednesday
 Jose Carreno Figueras
Mexico Health Secretary Jose Cordova said Monday most businesses across the country will reopen by midweek because the swine flu outbreak appears to be retreating.
Mexico Sends Plane for Nationals Quarantined in China
 Chris Buckley
Mexico announced plans on Monday to send a plane to retrieve dozens of its nationals confined across China, which quarantined them as a protective measure against a deadly new strain of flu.
Turning to Humor, Creativity to Endure
 Mark Stevenson
As people here lock themselves inside in fear of the virus, they can't help but have a little fun with it as well.
Gov't to Assist Mexicans Abroad
 Presidencia de la República
Foreign Affairs Secretary Patricia Espinosa Cantellano reported on the international actions being carried out regarding the health emergency affecting the country.
Health Secretary: Mexico Proves it was Prepared
 Presidencia de la República
At this Saturday's press conference, Health Secretary José Ángel Córdova hailed the efforts of all the workers in the health sector throughout the country, who have worked overtime to cope with the influenza outbreak.
In Mexico, a 5-day Shutdown to Curb Virus
 E. Eduardo Castillo
Mexico City's streets, normally filled on Labor Day with throngs of celebrating workers, were eerily quiet as Mexicans began a forced five-day holiday to curb the spread of swine flu. It included near-total closures of government and private activity.
President Felipe Calderón Receives Aid from China to Cope with Influenza A
 Presidencia de la República
At the presidential hangar on Friday, President Felipe Calderón received the assistance from the Chinese government sent to Mexico to cope with the Influenza A health emergency.
More Confirmed Flu Deaths, but Officials are Optimistic
 The News
The government said Friday it has confirmed 15 deaths and 343 infections from the H1N1 swine flu virus, up from the 12 deaths and 312 infections reported a day before. But officials said new hospital admissions for the virus are dropping, suggesting that the epidemic is coming under control.
Flu Brings Less Crime, Blue Sky to Mexico City
 Lisa J. Adams
Swine flu is scary, but it has also brought an unusual calm to this city that never shuts up. Crime is down and even the smoggy skies have turned a shade approaching blue.
First Flu Death Provides Clues to Mexico Toll
 Marc Lacey & Elisabeth Malkin
Mexicans may have been hit by a different, deadlier strain, or the flu may have infected more people who had other health problems, researchers speculate.
Some Note the Absence of Calderón
 Malcolm Beith
Even as the World Health Organization praised Mexico for the way it has dealt with the H1N1 outbreak, the media, politicians and citizens here continue to question the government's handling of the whole affair.
Mexico Shuts Nonessential Services Amid Swine Flu
 Mark Stevenson & Andrew O. Selsky
Mexico is telling citizens to stay home, urging businesses to close for five days and suspending government services as the World Health Organization warns the swine flu outbreak is on the brink of becoming a global epidemic.
Mexico Nabs Drug Gang Leader on Most-Wanted List
 Associated Press
Mexican police have arrested suspected Zeta gang leader Gregorio Sauceda Gamboa, one of Mexico's 24 most-wanted drug traffickers.
Mexico City Mayor: 1 More Death, Toll Stabilizing
 Associated Press
Mexico City's mayor says the swine flu outbreak seems to be stabilizing, with one more death since he spoke last. If the death toll keeps tapering off, he says he will consider easing the citywide shutdown.
Flu Puts Futbol Out of Reach for Fans in Mexico
 Mark Zeigler
They call soccer the opiate of the masses, a necessary diversion from the perils and pessimism of everyday life, the great escape. Which makes the current outbreak of swine flu – influenza porcina in Spanish – all the more depressing for Mexico.
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