Mexico

Mexican border city asks for UN help

Seamus Esparza — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:44:52 -0600

In Ciudad Juarez a group of Mexican business leaders have proposed requesting UN peace keepers to quell the growing violence. The sister city to El Paso, TX is experiencing levels of violence that the Mexican army can barely control. About 2000 people have been murdered so far this year.

Mexican drug kingpin named on Forbes list

Seamus Esparza — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:37:07 -0600

Forbes magazine recently released a list of powerful people that include legitimate leaders in business, politics, and religion but also included criminals. Criminals such as Joaquin Guzman head of Mexico's largest and oldest drug cartel, which has Mexican officals upset.

Gunfight Closes US Mexico Border

Gabriel Dorman — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:15:36 -0500

A gunfight has caused US authorities to close the busiest border crossing between Mexico and the United States. The San Ysidro Port of Entry border crossing was closed on Tuesday after suspected Mexican human traffickers opened fire on U.S. agents as they tried to speed across the border with a van full of illegal immigrants.

Chrysler plans to produce Fiat 500 in Mexico

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:39:25 -0500

To be more precise that's what WSJ reports today about Chrysler's plans in Mexico. According to the report Chrysler plans to make Fiat 500 cars in Mexico.

Magnitude 6.9 Quake Strikes Near Baja California

Michael Santo — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:32:57 -0500

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake Monday shook the areas along Baja California. The quake occurred at around 11 AM PDT and was centered in the Gulf of California.

Mexico Offers Free Travel Health Insurance Program

Jesse Slome — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:50:39 -0500

Americans looking for affordable health insurance might want to consider a vacation in Mexico City. In a first-of-its-kind move, Mexico City will automatically cover tourists with free health insurance for emergencies.

Impact of Swine Flu Scare On Mexico Economy

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:42:18 -0500

Mexico is still adjusting to impact of the swine flu scare in what is considered the biggest fall in its tourism revenue since the 1980s.

Reporters, Editors Getting Killed In Mexico

DoloresM — Sun, 31 May 2009 01:34:26 -0500

PARIS - A major international newspaper organization has condemned the Mexican government for not prosecuting the killers of dozens of journalists that have been murdered in that country over the past 9 years.

Summer Serenades in New York City

North-South Concerts — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:25:04 -0500

Max Lifchitz and the grammy nominated North/South Chamber Orchestra premiere five new works by composers from Canada, Japan, Mexico and the US on Tuesday, June 9 at 8 PM.

1 Million Californians Seek Medical Care In Mexico Annually

harminka — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:55:22 -0500

Driven by rising health care costs at home, nearly 1 million Californians cross the border each year to seek medical care in Mexico, according a new paper by UCLA researchers and colleagues published today in the journal Medical Care.

Kidnapped Briant Rodriguez Possibly Found in Mexico

Michael Santo — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:48:23 -0500

Three-year-old Briant Rodriguez, who was kidnapped during a home invasion robbery nearly two weeks ago, may have been found in Mexico, authorities report.

Mexico Lowers Swine Flu Alert Level

Michael Santo — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:46:02 -0500

The country's Health Secretary has already announced that swine flu is on the decline in Mexico, and on Monday Mexico lowered the alert level from red to orange.