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The Aztlan Project: the official trailer!
Region: Mexico
Jean-Baptiste Duprés was a French Investigative Journalist working in Mexico when the outbreak of the Swine Flu virus began in the country. On 25th April 2009, he decided to give up his then work on a high-level drug mexican cartel to start an investigation on the new deadly virus. Through that investigation that led him into what was to be an unbelievable conspiracy, Duprés travelled to different place... more
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Mexico: 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
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WHO 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
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Swine 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
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Kissing banned due to Swine Flu
Region: MexicoMEXICAN officials have banned kissing and ordered minimal human contact as the deadly swine flu toll rises. Police and militia in Mexico City, source of the outbreak, handed out protective face masks to people on the street. The US, which has 20 suspected cases, declared a public health emergency, warning the toll would rise sharply. Authorities vowed to isolate incoming tourists arriving from diseased locations. T... more
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81 Dead in Mexico from Swine Flu
Region: Mexico
Mexican officials say the swine flu has claimed the lives of at least 81 people since the strain broke out earlier this month. Mexico's President has ordered all patients with the virus or those showing early symptoms be isolated to prevent further spreading. Authorities have suspended all public gatherings including more than 500 concerts and sporting events. All schools in Mexico City and 2 other states have been s... more
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Mexican 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
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Fatal Mexico flu outbreak closes schools
Region: MexicoThe Mexican government decided late Thursday to close all primary and secondary schools in the country after influenza killed about 20 people in the past weeks. Health Minister Jose Angel Cordoba recommended avoiding places or events with a lot of people and advised people with flu symptoms to stay home from work. Cordoba didn't say whether classes will resume Monday. Hugo Lopez, director of the national epidemi... more
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Swine 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
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Mexico'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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