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Mexico loss of 2nd in charge won`t change drug war

Mexico loss of 2nd in charge won`t change drug war


Francisco Blake Mora`s death in a helicopter crash was a stunning mishap too odd for some Mexicans t...
Mexico President feels `misunderstood` in drug war

Mexico President feels `misunderstood` in drug war


Mexican President Felipe Calderon said his conscience was clear despite mounting violence.
Mexican President apologises to drug war victims

Mexican President apologises to drug war victims


Some 40,000 lives have been lost since Army-led crackdown on drug cartels began at the end of 2006.
Mexican teens turn to kidnapping in drug war city

Mexican teens turn to kidnapping in drug war city


Teenagers from law-abiding families are being drawn into crime by cash.
US cattle inspectors leave Mexico amid drug war

US cattle inspectors leave Mexico amid drug war


Wearing a grey-felt cowboy hat, long-sleeve ivory-colored shirt and freshly laundered jeans, Dr. Arn...
Thousands of Mexicans march to protest drug war

Thousands of Mexicans march to protest drug war


Protesters want the government to change its strategy in the war on drugs.
Mexican Prez compares 1862 battle to drug war

Mexican Prez compares 1862 battle to drug war


Felipe Calderon spoke on the anniversary of Mexico`s victory over a French army on May 5, 1862.
At least 59 bodies found on Mexico ranch

At least 59 bodies found on Mexico ranch


Mexican authorities have found 8 mass graves in the La Joya farming village.
Around 230,000 displaced by Mexico`s drug war: Report

Around 230,000 displaced by Mexico`s drug war: Report


Mexican govt census figures released this month support the idea of exodus.
Mexican border city hits 3,000 dead in drug war

Mexican border city hits 3,000 dead in drug war


The death toll in drug-related violence in Mexico`s border city has risen to 3,000.
US trains Mexican marines in drug war: Report

US trains Mexican marines in drug war: Report


The US is supplying crucial training to elite units of Mexican marines.
Mexico drug war lacks clear strategy: US cables

Mexico drug war lacks clear strategy: US cables


As per US cables, Mexico suffers from infighting among security agencies.
Mass grave of drug war victims found in Mexico: Report

Mass grave of drug war victims found in Mexico: Report


Authorities have dug at least 18 bodies out of the grave, reports said.
Mexican student takes over police in drug war town

Mexican student takes over police in drug war town


Marisol Valles, 20, studies criminology in Mexico`s city of Ciudad Juarez.
Mexico drug wars: Mayors forced to live in US

Mexico drug wars: Mayors forced to live in US


Five Mexican mayors have been murdered in the past six weeks.
Mexico govt rejects call for truce in drug war

Mexico govt rejects call for truce in drug war


The Mexican govt has scoffed at the idea of a truce in the country`s raging drug war.
Mexico drug war not comparable to Colombia: Obama

Mexico drug war not comparable to Colombia: Obama


US secretary of state said that Mexico is dealing with a "drugs insurgency".
Violence price worth paying in drug war: Mexican Prez

Violence price worth paying in drug war: Mexican Prez


Calderon tries to rally frustrated Mexicans behind his bloody drug war.
Hitmen kill Mexican Mayor in drug war state

Hitmen kill Mexican Mayor in drug war state


Mayor Marco Antonio Leal was shot dead by gunmen in SUVs.
Mexico drug cartel adopts deadly strategy

Mexico drug cartel adopts deadly strategy


A drug cartel has used a car bomb for the first time setting a deadly trap against federal police.
Calderon defends drug war, many Mexicans skeptical

Calderon defends drug war, many Mexicans skeptical


President Felipe Calderon believes Mexico is getting a bad rap and wants to improve its image.
Fears grow for civilians as 44 killed in Jamaican drug war

Fears grow for civilians as 44 killed in Jamaican drug war


Jamaican forces claimed control of a slum in an offensive to capture an alleged drug kingpin, but fe...
Mexico drug war: 5 gunmen killed in shootout

Mexico drug war: 5 gunmen killed in shootout


5 gunmen killed in a shootout with Mexican troops in Reynosa, a city just across US border.
March 2010 `bloodiest` month in Mexico

March 2010 `bloodiest` month in Mexico


With 958 killings, March 2010 was Mexico`s "bloodiest month" ever since President Felipe Calderon la...
US pledges $ 1.6bn help in Mexico drug war

US pledges $ 1.6bn help in Mexico drug war


A senior US delegation led by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday pledged to boost joint ...
Clinton heads to Mexico for talks on drug war

Clinton heads to Mexico for talks on drug war


US Cabinet secretaries will look for ways to help Mexico.
Mexico`s Calderon pledges aid in drug war

Mexico`s Calderon pledges aid in drug war


Seeking to ease public anger at gruesome drug violence on the U.S. border, Mexican President Felipe ...
Drug war abuses by Mexican army rise sharply

Drug war abuses by Mexican army rise sharply


Complaints of torture, murder and illegal detention by the Mexican army have jumped as soldiers have...
Mexico removes attorney general who spearheaded drug war

Mexico removes attorney general who spearheaded drug war


Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Monday removed his attorney general who had spearheaded the gov...
Canada to train Mexican police in $15 mn programme

Canada to train Mexican police in $15 mn programme


Canada has said that it would increase training by its Mounted Police for Mexican officers as part o...
Drug killings soar as Obama heads to Mexico summit

Drug killings soar as Obama heads to Mexico summit


Mexican drug gangs are killing rivals in record numbers in a major setback for the government, which...
String of attacks hit Mexico, 17 dead

String of attacks hit Mexico, 17 dead


A string of attacks on Mexico`s northern border left 17 dead, including one headless body among live...