Mexican Politics
Mexico's drug war takes growing toll on Americans
Mar 20, 2010 18:06 EDT
Americans falling victim to drug war in Mexico; killings of US citizens doubles in 2 years. More Americans in Mexico are falling victim to a wave of drug violence sweeping the country, a change driven home by the recent killing of a U.S. Consulate employee and her husband who were gunned down after leaving a children's birthday party.
Pemex says new Mexico fields hold 2bln barrels of oil
Mar 19, 2010 02:57 EDT
Mexico's state-owned Pemex oil company said that the new oil fields it discovered two years ago in the Gulf of Mexico could yield more than two billion barrels of oil.
Obama to host Mexican President for state dinner
Mar 18, 2010 16:18 EDT
US President Barack Obama will host Mexican President Felipe Calderon for a state dinner in May, in recognition of their "deep ties and strong relationship," the White House said Thursday.
Obama to host Mexican President for state dinner
Mar 18, 2010 15:49 EDT
US President Barack Obama will host Mexican President Felipe Calderon for a state dinner in May, in recognition of their "deep ties and strong relationship," the White House said Thursday.
White House announces May state dinner for Mexico
Mar 18, 2010 13:15 EDT
White House announces May 19 state dinner for Mexican President Felipe Calderon. President Barack Obama will hold a state dinner for Mexican President Felipe Calderon on May 19.
US ambassador warns of more Mexico violence: reports
Mar 17, 2010 18:20 EDT
US ambassador to Mexico Carlos Pascual said Wednesday that Mexico's clampdown on drug traffickers could provoke more violence in the short term.
Slain consular staff not targeted for Mexico work: US
Mar 17, 2010 15:34 EDT
The United States said Wednesday it had no information that hit teams linked to drug gangs gunned down US consular staff because of their work at a US consulate in northern Mexico.
Mexico announces austerity plan to save $3 billion
Mar 17, 2010 00:42 EDT
Mexico's government announces austerity plan to trim spending $3 billion over 3 years. Mexico's government has announced an austerity plan for trimming general spending $3.2 billion (40.1 billion pesos) over the next three years so it can provide more money for social and infrastructure programs.
Mexico calls on US to share drug war responsibility
Mar 16, 2010 23:26 EDT
President Felipe Calderon called for shared US responsibility in the fight against Mexico's drug gangs, after US consulate-linked killings in Ciudad Juarez.
Mexican leader seeks shared responsibility after US killings
Mar 16, 2010 19:20 EDT
President Felipe Calderon on Tuesday called for shared US responsibility in the fight against Mexico's drug gangs, after US consulate-linked killings in the violent city of Ciudad Juarez.
Texas heightens border patrols amid Mexico violence
Mar 16, 2010 16:16 EDT
Texas has heightened border patrols in the wake of escalating violence in northern Mexico, the governor's office said Tuesday.
Mexican president in Ciudad Juarez after US killings
Mar 16, 2010 15:54 EDT
President Felipe Calderon visited Mexico's most violent city Tuesday after deadly attacks on US consular staff and their families upped the ante in his battle against drug gangs.
Mexican president heads to Ciudad Juarez after US killings
Mar 16, 2010 13:50 EDT
President Felipe Calderon headed to Mexico's most violent city Tuesday after deadly attacks on US consular staff and their families upped the ante in his battle against drug gangs.
FBI joins Mexico probe into consulate slayings
Mar 16, 2010 07:32 EDT
US agents on Tuesday probed the deadly attacks on US consular staff and their families in Mexico's bloodiest city, that brought condemnation from both governments.
FBI joins Mexico probe into consulate slayings
Mar 16, 2010 04:59 EDT
US agents on Tuesday probed the deadly attacks on US consular staff and their families in Mexico's bloodiest city, that brought condemnation from both governments.
Killing of Americans pressures Mexico in drug war
Mar 16, 2010 02:40 EDT
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - The killing of three people linked to the U.S. consulate in Mexico's bloodiest drug war hotspot has thrown President Felipe Calderon a major test as he heads to this border city on Tuesday to try to contain spiraling violence.
FBI arrives for Mexico probe in consulate slayings
Mar 15, 2010 21:32 EDT
US agents joined a probe into the brazen weekend killings at an American consulate in Mexico's bloodiest city, highlighting rampant violence that prompted expressions of concern from both governments.
Journalist killed in southern Mexico, 4th in 2010
Mar 15, 2010 19:02 EDT
Journalist killed in southern Mexico, 4th so far in 2010. A journalist has been killed in southern Mexico, the fourth slain in the country so far this year.
Killing of Americans pressures Mexico in drug war
Mar 15, 2010 17:39 EDT
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - The killing of three people linked to the U.S. consulate in Mexico's bloodiest drug war hotspot has thrown President Felipe Calderon a major test as he heads to this border city on Tuesday to try to contain spiraling violence.
US sends FBI to probe consular slayings in Mexico
Mar 15, 2010 17:07 EDT
Faced with a brazen challenge from drug cartels, US FBI agents have joined a Mexican probe into attacks on US consular staff and their families that left three dead in this border city, officials said Monday.
