Juárez Writer Begs for Three Violence-Free Days
Region: Mexico
A Juárez, Mexico e-mail correspondent is trying to coax three days of peace out of the criminals who have turned the city into a murder capital, with more than 1500 homicides this year. A recent e-mail requests that "narcos, capos, agents, hit men, the press, those affected by violence, friends and others" suspend violence for three days: Hagamos una tregua esta Navidad en Juarez! 24-26 de Diciembre...&... more
Views: 1554More Mexican officials accused of corruption
Region: Mexico
The names of people allegedly involved in Mexican corruption keep piling up. The latest: Mexico's former acting federal police chief Gerado Garay, who is accused of collaborating with the notorious Sinaloa cartel and of stealing money in a mansion raid (see Ground Report article, Exotic cats seized in Mexican drug traffickers' mansion). Garay became acting federal police chief earlier this year after his predeces... more
Views: 1517Juarez police reporter gunned down
Region: Mexico
Armando Rodriguez, 40, was a police reporter in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, for 10 years. This morning he got into his car to take his older daughter, Ximena, to school, when he was struck by bullets, apparently fired by a gunman who was waiting for him. The veteran reporter, known affectionately as “El Choco,” worked for El Diario. His wife, also a journalist, and his son and daughter were inside the house at t... more
Views: 1862Fat man gains a spouse
Region: Mexico
Sometimes simply shedding a few pounds can change your life. With a brand new silhouette, you might even land the man or woman of your dreams. 43-year-old Manuel Uribe of Monterrey, Mexico, found a new life – and a new wife – when he did just that. He went on a diet, lost some weight, and four years ago caught the eye of his lady love Claudia Solis. The two married in a lavish 400-guest wedding this past... more
Views: 3713Mexican police score some victories
Region: Mexico
Recent shootouts in Mexican cities between police and drug cartel members suggest the police are getting the upper hand – despite the hefty arsenals attributed to the criminals. Police officers killed several cartel suspects after a wild chase through the border town of Nogales on Thursday morning. When Sonora police officers stopped an SUV for inspection, another vehicle pulled up and passengers began shootin... more
Views: 1575Guadalajaran Children with Cleft Palates get "New Smile"
Region: MexicoGuadalajara, Mexico (GroundReport) - Operation Smile and title sponsor Xango partnered to provide new smiles to children in Guadalajara. The free medical mission was held from September 25-October 3 at the Institute of Reconstructive Surgery September 22, 2008 - From September 25 to October 3 in the city of Guadalajara. Operation Smile, a worldwide children's medical charity, will bring together more than 40 ... more
Views: 1532Mexican billionaire weighs in on US financial crisis
Region: Mexico
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has some advice for the US in its financial crisis: Acquire temporary stakes in failing financial institutions instead of buying up their bad assets. And, a more dramatic fix: Turn to China for help. In the $700 billion bailout plan, now waiting for Congressional approval, the government can purchase bad mortgages and other delinquent assets now held by investment banks. ... more
Views: 1479Mexican killers dump 12 bodies next to school
Region: Mexico
The scene in a Tijuana, Mexico empty lot on Monday, Sept. 29 was horrific – 12 bloodied, bound tortured bodies, some partially clothed and some with their tongues cut out. But what made it even more appalling is that the lot is right next to an elementary school and the grisly discovery was made just before children were to arrive for classes. Victims included 11 males and a female. Three who have been ... more
Views: 2078Crusading radio journalist killed in Mexico
Region: MexicoAlejandro Zenon Fonseca wanted to do something about organized crime in his town of Villahermosa in the southern state of Tabasco, Mexico. While hanging posters denouncing the criminals on Tuesday, he was shot and killed. The 32-year-old radio journalist had hosted a talk show, El Padrino Fonseca (the godfather Fonseca) for the last 10 years. He was known as a very charismatic man, who was also a social worker, main... more
Views: 989Kidnappers of 14-year-old Mexican Boy Apprehended
Region: Mexico
The alleged kidnappers and murderers of 14-year-old Fernando Marti have been captured in Mexico City. The arrest of these five men sends a couple of messages to would-be kidnappers in Mexico. One, it IS possible to nab lawbreakers in Mexico; and two, the chances of justice are enhanced if the victim's family has the status to generate huge waves of publicity around the crime. The crime was appalling. On June 4, Fern... more
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