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National News22 Dec

Mexico and 13 Other Latin American Countries Join Suite against Utah

Attorneys for the 14 countries said that the Immigration Control Act of Utah “contributes dangerously to a patchwork of laws that impede effective and consistent diplomatic relations.”

National News22 Dec

Disney Cruise Lines Cancels Four Cruises to Mexico

Disney Cruise Line is canceling four sailings to Mexico scheduled for late 2012.

National News22 Dec

Mexico Disbands Entire Police Force

In a surprising move the entire police force in Gulf coast port city of Veracruz was dissolved on Wednesday, and Mexican officials sent the Navy in to patrol.

National News20 Dec

Mexico: Most Dangerous Country for Journalists

For the second consecutive year Mexico was determined to be the most dangerous country for journalists, according to the annual report published by the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC).

National News20 Dec

Nationals Must Pay to Return Home for the Holidays

El Sol de Mexico (Mexico City) reported that 1,800,000 Mexican Paisanos (Countrymen) will return to Mexico for the holiday season.

National News20 Dec

Mexico City Closes World’s Largest Dump

Mexico City officially closed Bordo Poniente, the largest trash dump in the world.

National News20 Dec

The Status of Piso Firme

Those that sleep or eat on dirt floors are more likely to have infections, parasites, and respiratory problems.

National News20 Dec

Sixty Percent of Mexicans Have no Internet Access

Julio Cesar Vega, General Director of the Mexican Internet Association, said that nearly 68 million Mexicans do not have access to the internet.

National News20 Dec

Mexican Cities Fight Graffiti with Murals

The cities of Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez and Hidalgo del Parral are acting to remove graffiti by instituting a program they are calling “La Guadalupana.”

National News19 Dec

Mexico Sets Spending Limits on Upcoming Presidential Election

The IFE has announced that it will spend 5.3 billion pesos ($384 million) to finance the seven political parties and their campaign expenses for the 2012 general election.

National News19 Dec

How Mexico Reduced its Birth Rate

The New York Times reported as many as 60% of the women who receive state-sponsored birth control do so secretly, without the knowledge of their spouses.

National News19 Dec

Demand for Private Security Increases

The demand for bodyguards surged 70% this year.

National News17 Dec

Mexicans Begin Christmas Vacation

The Tourism Ministry stated Friday that 10.7 million Mexicans are expected to travel between now and January 3rd.

National News17 Dec

Countdown to Apocalypse

The tourism officials in the southern Mexico City of Tapachula have installed a digital countdown clock to count the time remaining until the December 21, 2012 winter solstice.

National News17 Dec

Mexico Studies Use of Spray Vaccine

A study conducted by Dr. José Luis Díaz Ortega of the National Public Health Institute showed that a spray vaccine for mumps, measles, and rubella was more effective than a vaccine by injection.

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THE DAY IN HISTORY

May 18, 1781: On this date the Inca José Gabriel Condorcanqui, known as "Tupac Amaru," was assassinated by the Spanish conquistadores.

by Eduardo Olivares A

NATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • Mexican presidential candidates mostly mute on drug wars – 17 May
  • Members of Mexican drug gang are convicted in San Diego killings – 17 May
  • Despite bribery probe, Wal-Mart profit jumps 10.1% – 17 May
  • Generals Held in Drug Inquiry – 17 May
  • Migrants’ Rights Activist Is Leaving Mexico – 17 May
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS LINKS

  • 走私行贿两罪并罚 赖昌星一审判无期 - 金羊网 - 18 May 12
  • Rising Greek Political Star, Foe of Austerity, Puts Europe on Edge - New York Times - 18 May 12
  • Chicago Protests Draw Thousands Before NATO Event - New York Times - 18 May 12
  • 《人民日報》指賴昌星被判無期是正義的伸張 - 商業電台 - 18 May 12
  • Regime forces fire on massive Syrian protests - ABC Online - 18 May 12
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RECENT COMMENTS

  • There are over Five Million Illiterate Mexicans

    18 May

    Jack says: They are misleading themselves; what a shame.

  • City Police Chief Sought by Organized Crime Investigators

    18 May

    mike says: The cartels loose their power when the drugs are not illegal in the US of A, Just like prohibition, learn...

  • Meet Alwin A.A. van der Heiden, Nature Photographer

    18 May

    Judith says: Thanks for the great article about Alwin, Peter. Not only is Alwin a great talent and a dedicated environmentalist, but...

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    The 2nd Annual Quicksilver surfing contest was postponed because organizers say they received no financial help from the tourism department. Should the State sponsor tourism events in Mazatlan?

    • Yes, they bring tourists and money. (55%, 46 Votes)
    • Depends on the event. (23%, 19 Votes)
    • No, they should be privately sponsored. (10%, 8 Votes)
    • Depends on government resources. (8%, 7 Votes)
    • Have no opinion. (4%, 3 Votes)

    Total Voters: 83

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