In Mexico, Citizen Journalism in the Midst of Drug-Trafficking Violence
Region: Mexico
In the last months, the violence stemming from drug-trafficking organizations reached a peak in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, the metropolitan area of Monterrey and the North. There are constant battles in public spaces with firearms [es] and grenades [es], and“express” kidnappings [es] (known as “levantones”). There have also been cases of executions and decapitations both of me... more
Views: 3524Candidates Emerge to Head Inter-American Development Bank
Region: MexicoThe Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) is preparing to elect a new president later this year. CNN-Expansion, the Latin American financial news site of Time, Inc., reports that the names of three potential contenders to lead the IADB are already circulating. According to the CNN subsidiary and other Latin media, potential support is being tested for Guillermo Ortiz of Mexico, Juan Jose Daboub of El Sa... more
Views: 1622Videos of Year End Traditions and Rituals Around the World
Region: Mexico
Around the world, people celebrate the arrival of the New Year with certain traditions. Tonight, through video we bring you some of the traditions and rituals people follow to improve their luck, fortune or other details in their life for the coming year. In Mexico, some people light candles, incense and take herbal “baths” to bring good luck and good fortune for the coming year.In the following video, mer... more
Views: 2156Illegal Weapons Trafficking Grows in Mexico
Region: MexicoThis is a report about the criminal gangs who smuggle weapons to Mexican drug cartels. Among them is the group known as The Arabs, who operate from southern Texas to Central America to procure weapons for the Zetas in Mexico. By JORGE ALEJANDRO MEDELLÍN The Intelligence Group of the Mexican Army Zone (GIZ) operating in northern Mexico, especially in the Gulf Coast, and those who patrol the border... more
Views: 6109Mexico: Shooting at Balderas Metro Station
Region: Mexico
On September 18, a man was writing on the walls of the Balderas Metro Station in Mexico City, when he was confronted by a police officer. The man reacted and began shooting, killing the officer. During the chaos, subway riders sought refuge in the subway cars, while others fled up the stairs looking for an exit. Another man, identified as Esteban Robles Barrera, decided to take matters into his own hands to prevent mor... more
Views: 2624WHO Warns Against Flu
Region: MexicoAlmost 900 cases had been confirmed across five continents, the WHO said, and authorities had to remain vigilant. Viruses increased and decreased in activity, it said, and it was too early to tell whether the outbreak had peaked where it emerged in Mexico. The warning came after health officials in Mexico said that cases of the virus appeared to be declining. In Mexico, just over 100 people are thought to have died ... more
Views: 1192Swine Flu Causes Problems In CONCACAF
Region: MexicoSwine flu has rocked Mexico and soccer has been affected importantly all throughout CONCACAF. The U-17 regional tournament being held in Tijuana was canceled amid the fears of the promulgation of the pathology as the country finds the eyes of the world placed squarely on them. The amount of deaths in Mexico caused by swine flu is nearing 200 deaths. So when the Mexican government announced it was closing schools na... more
Views: 3336Mexican League Games Continue Despite Influenza Pandemonium
Region: Mexico
There may be many Mexican League games being played behind closed doors, or in this case behind closed stadium doors, as we speak but many of the fans will be able to watch the games on television. The cause for having the majority of the league games played with no spectators is the serious case of influenza that has become a widespread epidemic throughout the country of Mexico. Some of the most fascinating gam... more
Views: 1681Swine Flu Throws Monkeywrench In Mexican Ball
Region: MexicoThe recent outbreak of swine flu in Mexico City had its populace in hysteria and the US holding its baited breath. with well over 1,000 case reported in Mexico City and 68 deaths already confirmed, there is Still the games go on. Earlier this evening, the Mexican Football decided that both América-Tecos and Pumas-Chivas will still be on but behind closed doors. As of 10pm ET on Friday, Mexican Football Feder... more
Views: 1734Mexico's Hope for Qualification, New Head Coach and Reformation
Region: Mexico
This past Thursday both the Mexican Federation of Futbol (femexfut) and the Directors of the National Teams announced the signing of new head coach Javier Aguirre. As stated on the federations home page, Aguirre will be presented on the 16th of April. Negotiations for signing Javier Aguirre to once again take charge of the National Team -Aguirre was head coach of Mexico from 2001 - 2002- were complicated when it... more
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