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National News6 Mar

Carlos Slim tops Bill Gates as World’s Richest

The Bloomberg Billionaire Index shows that Carlos Slim, who controls Mexico’s America Movil SAB, is the richest person on Earth.

National News6 Mar

Poll shows Peña Nieto has big lead

A survey commissioned by the newspaper Excelsior and conducted by the pollster BGC shows Peña Nieto with a commanding lead.

National News5 Mar

Garbage Dump Fire Burns for 13 Hours

To control the blaze, dozens of water trucks from the Secretary of the Marina and Jumapam were called upon to assist fire fighters who were hampered by strong winds.

National News5 Mar

The State of Chihuahua – A Dangerous Place for Women

For the past two decades the State of Chihuahua has been considered by various nongovernmental organizations as one of the most dangerous places in the world for women.

National News5 Mar

CubaFest Coming to San Miguel de Allende

Cuba comes to San Miguel de Allende (SMA) March 8th through the 18th for the ninth annual CubaFest SMA.

National News3 Mar

México Tourism is up and México Expands its Horizons

Last year 22.67 million travelers visited Mexico, breaking the record set in 2008.

National News3 Mar

Organization of American States Ranks Homicides on Continent

México ranks third reporting 20,585 homicides.

National News2 Mar

México Looks at Average Output of 2.8 Mil Barrels a Day Through 2026.

México, the world’s No. 7 oil producer, currently produces 2.55 million barrels of oil a day.

National News2 Mar

77% of Illegals Caught at U.S. Border are not Prosecuted

The prosecution rate was higher in 2011 than in the previous fiscal year.

National News2 Mar

Pemex ends 2011 with Net Loss of $6.5 Billion

Pemex said the loss was due in large part to a “significant” fluctuation in the exchange rate.

National News1 Mar

Homicides up in Nuevo Leon, but down in México

During the first two months of 2012 there have been 1,702 homicides reported in the country.

National News1 Mar

Energy Agency Says No Fuel Subsidies

The director of the International Energy Agency said that fuel subsidies are inefficient because they do not benefit those that really need them.

National News1 Mar

Only Two Presidential Debates

The IFE may organize more than two debates only if there is a unanimous agreement of all candidates.

National News1 Mar

According to Recent Survey Vasquez Mota Gains on Peña Nieto

Vesquez Mota is only 7 points behind Peña Nieto in voter preference.

National News1 Mar

México Beats the U.S. in Macroeconomics

México has low levels of debt and fiscal deficit as well as a balanced budget.

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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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READER POLL

If you could choose just one, what would be your favourite food in Mazatlán?

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  • PREVIOUS POLL

    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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