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National News18 Feb

“No More Weapons” Billboard Placed at U.S. Border

The billboard, which is in English and weighs 3 tons, was placed near an international bridge in Ciudad Juarez.

National News27 Jan

A Different Approach to Address Violence

The State of Chihuahua, one of the States hardest hit by drug-related violence, is looking to rebuild its torn social fabric through a new reading–promotion initiative.

National News27 Jan

International Travelers Increased during Last of 2011

The Ministry of Tourism reported that the country experienced growth in the number of international travelers arriving by air for each of the last five months of 2011.

National News27 Jan

Many Mexicans Have No Internet Access

According to the Mexican Internet Association (AMIPC) about 82 million people—70% of the Mexican population—have no access to a computer or the Internet.

National News26 Jan

Mexico is Second Largest Producer of Child Porn

Just 19 jurisdictions in Mexico have laws against child pornography.

National News26 Jan

Zetas are Mexico’s Largest Drug Cartel

According to the US-based Security analysts Stratfor the Zetas have become the biggest drug gang in Mexico, operating in more areas than their main rival, the Sinaloa cartel.

National News26 Jan

Nissan to Spend $2 billion on new Aguascalientes Plant

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to invest up to $2.0 billion for an all-new manufacturing complex in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

National News25 Jan

Mexico: Crimes at the Border

Frontline investigates the rapidly expanding business of smuggling people across the U.S.-Mexican border.

National News25 Jan

The Day is New: Dawn to Darkness in Mexico City c1940

A public domain film from the Library of Congress c1940 showing the life and daily activities of the residents of Mexico City.

National News25 Jan

National Action Breaks Coalition with the PRI

In anticipation of the upcoming presidential election the PRI formed an alliance with the Green Party, and the New Alliance.

National News25 Jan

Train Derails in Sinaloa

A little after 4am yesterday morning six cars of a freight train derailed near the town of El Fuerte, killing at least seven people.

National News25 Jan

IMF 2012 Growth Forecast for Mexico and the World

Th IMF is projecting a 3.5% growth for Mexico, slightly ahead of the world average.

National News24 Jan

Informal Sales Outpace Department Store Sales

The National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores (ANTAD) said that last year’s sales in Mexico’s informal trade were four times larger than the sales of all affiliated retailers.

National News23 Jan

Human Rights Watch Accuses Mexican Military of Human Rights Violations

The military prosecutor’s office opened more than 3,600 investigations between 2007 and June 2011 but just 15 soldiers were convicted during that period.

National News23 Jan

Nuevo Leon Bans Future Casinos

The legislature for the State of Nuevo Leon passed an amendment to the state’s constitution prohibiting future casinos in the state.

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THE DAY IN HISTORY

February 22, 1922: On this date, in the early morning hours, Francisco I. Madero and José María Pino Suárez were murdered on the orders of Victoriano Huerta.

by Eduardo Olivares A

NATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • Mazatlan puts up a fight for its image – 21 Feb
  • Mexican beating victim Sheila Nabb released from hospital, likely to need more surgery – 21 Feb
  • Mexico City modern metro meets ancient Aztec life – 11 Feb
  • Mexico Arrests 9 Linked to Major Drug Cartel – 11 Feb
  • Politician's Free Tacos Leave over 650 Sick in Mexico – 11 Feb
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • White House: IAEA visit a 'failure' for Iran - BBC News - 22 Feb 12
  • Chavez surgery throws Venezuela into uncertainty - The Associated Press - 22 Feb 12
  • Australian Leader Gillard Set for Showdown as Rudd Canvasses - BusinessWeek - 22 Feb 12
  • Italian Investigators Expand Cruise-Ship Sinking Probe - Wall Street Journal - 22 Feb 12
  • Somalia: chronicle of failure - The Guardian - 22 Feb 12
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RECENT COMMENTS

  • US Consulate

    22 Feb

    Jeanne says: I would say they will be perfectly safe. In all inclusive resorts, however, there are many Canadians and Americans...

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    22 Feb

    Judy Johnson says: Now I wish we would have tried this restaurant!

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    22 Feb

    Roz Davidson says: Hi Kelly. I just got back from Mazatlan and I would say they would be safe anywhere they decide...

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Mazatlán's Carnaval begins on February 16th. What is your favourite event to attend during the festivities?

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  • LAST WEEK'S POLL

    What effigy or facsimile would you like to see set alight at the Carnaval Burning of Bad Humour this year?

    • Cruise Ship Lines (79%, 159 Votes)
    • Closure of Profeco in Mazatlán (9%, 19 Votes)
    • Jumapam (9%, 18 Votes)
    • The Venados (5%, 11 Votes)

    Total Voters: 202

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