Puebla
Klinsmann confident in new faces for injury-hit US
Mar 18, 2013 17:24 EDT
Injuries and a lack of playing time have sidelined key United States players, but coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Monday he is confident a less experienced squad can advance to the 2014 World Cup.
Mexico fireworks explosion kills 11, injures dozens
Mar 15, 2013 23:16 EDT
A small truck loaded with fireworks exploded during a religious procession in a central Mexican village, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens.
Mexico fireworks explosion kills 9, injures 70
Mar 15, 2013 19:18 EDT
A small truck loaded with fireworks for a religious event exploded in central Mexico on Friday, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, with one witness saying he saw "bodies flying" as people ran for cover.
Millions flock to Mexico City in annual pilgrimage
Dec 12, 2012 18:10 EST
Millions of pilgrims flocked to Mexico City's basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe on Wednesday, arriving on their knees, feet or bicycles to see one of Latin America's most revered religious icons.
Storm Ernesto kills nine in Mexico
Aug 11, 2012 01:10 EDT
Ernesto killed at least nine people in Mexico, officials said, with the dissipating storm threatening more heavy rain and possible flooding.
Storm Ernesto kills five in Mexico
Aug 10, 2012 18:53 EDT
Ernesto killed five people in Mexico, officials said Friday, with the weakening storm threatening more heavy rain and possible flooding.
Storm Ernesto kills two in Mexico
Aug 10, 2012 13:57 EDT
Ernesto killed two people in southeastern Mexico, officials said Friday, with the weakening storm threatening more heavy rain and possible flooding.
Tropical Storm Ernesto makes landfall in Mexico
Aug 10, 2012 07:24 EDT
Tropical Storm Ernesto has made landfall for a second time near the Mexican port of Coatzacoalcos, dumping heavy rains on the Gulf coast region and sparking flooding in some areas.
Tropical storm Ernesto nears Mexico Gulf port
Aug 09, 2012 16:06 EDT
Tropical storm Ernesto neared the Mexican port of Coatzacoalcos Thursday, staying just out to sea as US forecasters warned of torrential rain.
Mexican cyclists strip to protest road risks, car culture
Jun 16, 2012 17:26 EDT
Dozens of people stripped and cycled naked through the Mexican city of Puebla Saturday to protest risks they face on the road.
Mexico volcano roars, spews glowing rocks
Apr 20, 2012 16:53 EDT
Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano, outside the capital, rumbled continuously and spewed gases and glowing rocks to almost one mile (one kilometer) beyond its crater, authorities said Friday.
Audi to build new production plant in Mexico
Apr 18, 2012 18:35 EDT
Upmarket German auto firm Audi, owned by Volkswagen, announced plans Wednesday to build a new production plant in Mexico.
Mexico volcano spouts large column of ash and steam
Apr 18, 2012 17:53 EDT
Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano, outside the Mexican capital, spouted a large column of ash and steam Wednesday but officials did not raise alert levels or start evacuations.
Residents on alert near Mexico volcano
Apr 17, 2012 19:12 EDT
Residents reported roaring noises from the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City Tuesday after signs of increased activity prompted authorities to raise alert levels.
Mexico opposition eyes return as campaign opens
Mar 30, 2012 02:09 EDT
Mexico officially launches its general election campaign Friday, with the main opposition party favored to regain the power it lost in 2000 after 71 years of rule.
Mexican election favorite dents image with gaffes
Dec 20, 2011 17:48 EST
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - For over two years Enrique Pena Nieto has lorded it over rivals as hot favorite to become Mexico's next president. But just weeks after he launched his campaign, that veneer of invincibility has started to crack.
Mexican election favorite dents image with gaffes
Dec 20, 2011 17:45 EST
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - For over two years Enrique Pena Nieto has lorded it over rivals as hot favorite to become Mexico's next president. But just weeks after he launched his campaign, that veneer of invincibility has started to crack.
Mexican election favorite dents image with gaffes
Dec 20, 2011 17:35 EST
* Leading opposition candidate trips up in public
Mexican election favorite dents image with gaffes
Dec 20, 2011 17:27 EST
* Leading opposition candidate trips up in public
Mexican election favorite dents image with gaffes
Dec 20, 2011 17:21 EST
* Leading opposition candidate trips up in public
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| State of Puebla Estado Libre y Soberano de Puebla | |||
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| — State — | |||
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| Country |  Mexico | ||
| Capital | Puebla | ||
| Municipalities | 217 | ||
| Largest Cities | Puebla Tehuacán | ||
| Government | |||
| - Governor | Mario Marín Torres .svg){kind=small} PRI | ||
| - Federal Deputies | PAN: 12 PRI: 4 | ||
| - Federal Senators | PAN: 2 PRI: 1 | ||
| Area Ranked 21st | |||
| - Total | 33,902 km2 (13,089.6 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| - Total | 5,383,133 (Ranked 5th) | ||
| - Demonym | Poblano | ||
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) | ||
| HDI (2004) | 0.7598 - medium Ranked 25th | ||
| ISO 3166-2 | MX-PUE | ||
| Postal abbr. | Pue. | ||
| Website | www.puebla.gob.mx | ||
