January 12th, 2012
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Archive for the ‘Mexico Politics’ Category
September 14th, 2011
News Summary for September 13th, 2011
++ The Nuevo León Congress approved a measure to set up a special
committee to investigate the attack on the Casino Royale. Local PRI deputy César Garza Villarreal said
that if the local Attorney General’s Office finds evidence inculpating mayor
Fernando Larrazábal, either directly or indirectly on the Red casino case, the
state Congress will impeach the mayor.
committee to investigate the attack on the Casino Royale. Local PRI deputy César Garza Villarreal said
that if the local Attorney General’s Office finds evidence inculpating mayor
Fernando Larrazábal, either directly or indirectly on the Red casino case, the
state Congress will impeach the mayor.
++ PRD national leader Jesús Zambrano called on PAN national
chairman Gustavo Madero to punish
Fernando Larrazábal, the Monterrey mayor, because he refused to take a leave of
absence during investigations. Security spokesman in Nuevo León, Jorge Domene,
announced that the Attorney General’s Office might release more information
about the investigation into attack on the Casino Royale.
chairman Gustavo Madero to punish
Fernando Larrazábal, the Monterrey mayor, because he refused to take a leave of
absence during investigations. Security spokesman in Nuevo León, Jorge Domene,
announced that the Attorney General’s Office might release more information
about the investigation into attack on the Casino Royale.
++ Nuevo León Governor Rodrigo Medina asked the Interior Secretariat to
speed up the process to close down 30 casinos operating illegally in Nuevo
León.
speed up the process to close down 30 casinos operating illegally in Nuevo
León.
++ President Felipe Calderón said that it will be up to the next
president to see the final results of his organized crime policies.
president to see the final results of his organized crime policies.
++ U.S. President Barack Obama said he opposed a solution to Mexico’s
organized crime problems by reaching an agreement with criminal gangs.
organized crime problems by reaching an agreement with criminal gangs.
++ Authorities in Tampico, Tamaulipas, captured Manuel Alquisires
García, “El Meme”, who is accused of being the Gulf drug cartel
financial operator.
García, “El Meme”, who is accused of being the Gulf drug cartel
financial operator.
Officials had already detained “El Meme” in July 1998,
together with Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, leader of the gang…. Both were
incarcerated in a Matamoros penitentiary, but an armed commando rescued El Meme
in December 2002.
together with Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, leader of the gang…. Both were
incarcerated in a Matamoros penitentiary, but an armed commando rescued El Meme
in December 2002.
++ Navy troops captured 13 suspected members of the Los Zetas criminal
gang in Veracruz… Among those arrested was Héctor Tejeda Vázquez, “El
Pitufo”, who is accused of killing a military officer last August.
gang in Veracruz… Among those arrested was Héctor Tejeda Vázquez, “El
Pitufo”, who is accused of killing a military officer last August.
++ Authorities in Mexico State arrested 19 alleged members of the La
Familia Michoacana drug cartel among them public prosecutor’s office agent in
Jilotepec, Elizabeth Lemus.
Familia Michoacana drug cartel among them public prosecutor’s office agent in
Jilotepec, Elizabeth Lemus.
++ The Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity arrived in Oaxaca
where poet Javier Sicilia demanded justice from the state government for
victims of repression under former governor Ulises Ruiz Ortiz.
where poet Javier Sicilia demanded justice from the state government for
victims of repression under former governor Ulises Ruiz Ortiz.
++ Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard complained that the new federal
budget for 2012 once again cuts back on federal funding for Mexico City.
budget for 2012 once again cuts back on federal funding for Mexico City.
September 12th, 2011
Conversation with former President of Colombia
I was interviewed by @NTN24. Also participating was former President of Colombia Cesar Gaviria, who had very interesting comments regarding Mexico. Please watch.
September 10th, 2011
News Summary for September 8th, 2011
++ Nuevo León Governor Rodrigo Medina denied that he would ask for a
leave of absence as governor during investigations into the attack on the
Casino Royale as requested by the PAN.
leave of absence as governor during investigations into the attack on the
Casino Royale as requested by the PAN.
++ Monterrey Mayor Fernando Larrazabal said he would stay on the job and
orders a survey to see what citizens think about him asking for a leave of
absence.
orders a survey to see what citizens think about him asking for a leave of
absence.
++ The Attorney General’s Office
identified another 18 suspects in the attack on the Casino Royale that killed
52 people… The Attorney General’s Office is offering a reward of 15 million
pesos for each one for information leading to their arrest.
identified another 18 suspects in the attack on the Casino Royale that killed
52 people… The Attorney General’s Office is offering a reward of 15 million
pesos for each one for information leading to their arrest.
++ Among the suspects believed to have ordered and carried out the
attack are commanders ”Quemado” and ”Mataperro”, identified
as heads of the Monterrey section of the Los Zetas drug cartel.
attack are commanders ”Quemado” and ”Mataperro”, identified
as heads of the Monterrey section of the Los Zetas drug cartel.
++ Raúl Rocha Cantú, owner of the casino Royale, presented an affidavit
at a Mexican government office abroad, said Nuevo León Governor Rodrigo Medina.
at a Mexican government office abroad, said Nuevo León Governor Rodrigo Medina.
++ Speaking in Jalisco President Felipe Calderón said he does not intend
to fight with any branch of government but he insisted that the judicial branch
must review its own methods of reviewing criminal cases.
to fight with any branch of government but he insisted that the judicial branch
must review its own methods of reviewing criminal cases.
++ The Attorney General’s Office asked Interpol for help to search for Néstor
Félix Moreno Díaz, former Operations director for the Federal Electricity
Commission who is accused of illegal enrichment.
Félix Moreno Díaz, former Operations director for the Federal Electricity
Commission who is accused of illegal enrichment.
++ National Human Rights Commissioner Raúl Plascencia said it was
unnecessary to create a special office of attention for crime victims… He said
he hoped the new bureaucratic structure would not mean more headaches for crime
victims…
unnecessary to create a special office of attention for crime victims… He said
he hoped the new bureaucratic structure would not mean more headaches for crime
victims…
++ The Federal Electoral Tribunal said that civil organizations can call
on citizens to vote, but must do so with no funding from the state.
on citizens to vote, but must do so with no funding from the state.
++ PAN politician Santiago Creel challenged his rival Josefina Vázquez
Mota to a debate on security, the economy and politics… She accepted
immediately.
Mota to a debate on security, the economy and politics… She accepted
immediately.
++ Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard said he dismissed Martí Batres as
social development secretary because he criticized him for shaking hands with
President Felipe Calderón at an event to address the nation about the state of
the government.
social development secretary because he criticized him for shaking hands with
President Felipe Calderón at an event to address the nation about the state of
the government.
++ Martí Batres denied he ever criticized Ebrard and said he was fired
for political reasons.
for political reasons.
++ The Interior Secretariat
declared an emergency in Cuautitlán and Teoloyucan because flooding there
forced 1,700 families from their homes.
declared an emergency in Cuautitlán and Teoloyucan because flooding there
forced 1,700 families from their homes.
September 7th, 2011
News Summary for September 6th, 2011
++ UNAM rector José Narro presented a security strategy designed by UNAMacademicians to President Felipe Calderón. The president said he was willing to
adopt new methods to guarantee the safety of Mexicans but he said that facing
up to crime was not a matter of choice. Later, at a conference with citizens on
security, Calderón expressed frustration at the legal system, since he said the
government arrests criminals and judges set them free on technicalities.
++ A federal judge in Nuevo León rejected an amparo sought by the former
Operations Director at the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE)… The former
electricity commission operations director, Néstor Félix Moreno Díaz, who is
accused of illegal enrichment, could be arrested…
Operations Director at the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE)… The former
electricity commission operations director, Néstor Félix Moreno Díaz, who is
accused of illegal enrichment, could be arrested…
++ Investigations began at the Eurodólar currency exchange house…
Murdered journalist Rocío González Trápaga was a shareholder in the currency
exchange center. Chief justice of the Federal District Superior Tribunal Edgar
Elías Azar said that an autopsy showed that both female reporters died from
strangulation and gunshot wounds.
Murdered journalist Rocío González Trápaga was a shareholder in the currency
exchange center. Chief justice of the Federal District Superior Tribunal Edgar
Elías Azar said that an autopsy showed that both female reporters died from
strangulation and gunshot wounds.
++ During the current administration authorities have captured 1,044
minors accused of organized crime, drug and people trafficking, homicide,
kidnapping, arms possession and for giving information to criminal groups.
minors accused of organized crime, drug and people trafficking, homicide,
kidnapping, arms possession and for giving information to criminal groups.
++ The Finance Secretariat said that the risk exists of a new world
crisis that could cause economic slowdown in Mexico.
crisis that could cause economic slowdown in Mexico.
++ Mexico State Governor Enrique Peña Nieto urged authorities to recover
security in Mexico.
security in Mexico.
++ Mexico State is on alert because of flooding in several
municipalities among the Cuatitlan Izcalli and Cuatitlan México, Melchor Ocampo,
Teoloyucan and Tepozotlán. Some 1,200 homes in Cuautitlán México, were flooded
with sewage sludge. There was also a risk of flooding in Ecatepec and
Nezahualcóyotl, after the Río de los Remedios sewage canal showed signs of
damage and leaking near the bridge that connects with a highway.
municipalities among the Cuatitlan Izcalli and Cuatitlan México, Melchor Ocampo,
Teoloyucan and Tepozotlán. Some 1,200 homes in Cuautitlán México, were flooded
with sewage sludge. There was also a risk of flooding in Ecatepec and
Nezahualcóyotl, after the Río de los Remedios sewage canal showed signs of
damage and leaking near the bridge that connects with a highway.
September 5th, 2011
News Summary for September 5th, 2011
PAN
politician Josefina Vázquez Mota said she will step down on Tuesday from
her position as leader of PAN deputies to seek her party’s nomination for the
presidency…
politician Josefina Vázquez Mota said she will step down on Tuesday from
her position as leader of PAN deputies to seek her party’s nomination for the
presidency…
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Senator Manlio
Fabio Beltrones called on his fellow lawmakers to approve political,
fiscal and security amendments to move forward in attacking corruption and
impunity.
Fabio Beltrones called on his fellow lawmakers to approve political,
fiscal and security amendments to move forward in attacking corruption and
impunity.
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The Monterrey Human Development secretary Miguel
Ángel García Domínguez was caught on video together with the brother of the
mayor, Manuel Jonás Larrazabal, negotiating the re-opening of the Red Casino
with its owner, Sergio Gil. Civil
groups and citizens gathered together at the Macro-plaza to demand that Nuevo
León Governor Rodrigo Median and Mayor Fernando Larrazabal resign… Their slogan
was “Monterrey Says Enough”.
Ángel García Domínguez was caught on video together with the brother of the
mayor, Manuel Jonás Larrazabal, negotiating the re-opening of the Red Casino
with its owner, Sergio Gil. Civil
groups and citizens gathered together at the Macro-plaza to demand that Nuevo
León Governor Rodrigo Median and Mayor Fernando Larrazabal resign… Their slogan
was “Monterrey Says Enough”.
The Catholic Church charged that behind the
tragedy in the Casino Royale lie not only criminals, but also public servants
who fail to carry out their tasks.
tragedy in the Casino Royale lie not only criminals, but also public servants
who fail to carry out their tasks.
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Heavy rains over the last few days left a slew
of damage in several states among them Guerrero, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Colima, San Luis
Potosí, Querétaro, Hidalgo, Mexico State and the Federal District. The
National Water Commission and the Civil Protection issued a warning for the
next 48 hours because of heavy rains expected in the Valley of Mexico. The Cuautitlán
sewage canal flooded over early Saturday flooding more than 1,600 homes in Cuautitlán
and Teoloyucan, in Mexico State. Residents forced from their homes because of
flooding in Cuautitlán staged a protest on the Mexico City-Querétaro highway to
demand that Mexico State Governor Enrique
Peña and National Water Commission chief José Luis Luege, travel to the submerged area to listen to their
demands.
of damage in several states among them Guerrero, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Colima, San Luis
Potosí, Querétaro, Hidalgo, Mexico State and the Federal District. The
National Water Commission and the Civil Protection issued a warning for the
next 48 hours because of heavy rains expected in the Valley of Mexico. The Cuautitlán
sewage canal flooded over early Saturday flooding more than 1,600 homes in Cuautitlán
and Teoloyucan, in Mexico State. Residents forced from their homes because of
flooding in Cuautitlán staged a protest on the Mexico City-Querétaro highway to
demand that Mexico State Governor Enrique
Peña and National Water Commission chief José Luis Luege, travel to the submerged area to listen to their
demands.
Heavy rains in Tacubaya district in Mexico City caused a wall to collapse in a housing
compound damaging three apartments and two vehicles…
compound damaging three apartments and two vehicles…
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Amnesty International
and the Mexico Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
repudiated the murders of two journalists Marcela Yarce and Rocío
González Trápaga.
and the Mexico Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
repudiated the murders of two journalists Marcela Yarce and Rocío
González Trápaga.
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The U.S. Embassy and consulates in Mexico would
be closed because of Labor Day…
be closed because of Labor Day…
September 4th, 2011
News Summary for August 8th, 2011
Better late then never!
Summary of the most important news in Mexico for Augsut 8th, 2011
As markets around the world
crash, this weekend different sectors called on the government to take action
to protect the economy in view of the volatility in world markets. The Chamber
of the National Manufacturing Industry, Canacintra, said that “Mexico is
ready to resist a financial crisis but not a slowdown or recession in the
United States, its main trading partner.” The Center for Economic Studies on the Private
Sector said it was “urgent” to approve structural changes to promote economic
growth, so Congress must seek consensus to bring about the measures…
crash, this weekend different sectors called on the government to take action
to protect the economy in view of the volatility in world markets. The Chamber
of the National Manufacturing Industry, Canacintra, said that “Mexico is
ready to resist a financial crisis but not a slowdown or recession in the
United States, its main trading partner.” The Center for Economic Studies on the Private
Sector said it was “urgent” to approve structural changes to promote economic
growth, so Congress must seek consensus to bring about the measures…
* More specifically, Interior
Secretary Francisco Blake said it was of great importance to move
forward with the labor amendment to create conditions that will allow companies
and workers to contribute to competitiveness. Senate speaker Manlio Fabio Beltrones
said it was necessary to carry out measures to activate the domestic market and
protect jobs in view of turbulence in international financial markets…
Secretary Francisco Blake said it was of great importance to move
forward with the labor amendment to create conditions that will allow companies
and workers to contribute to competitiveness. Senate speaker Manlio Fabio Beltrones
said it was necessary to carry out measures to activate the domestic market and
protect jobs in view of turbulence in international financial markets…
A lot of political news this
weekend. Not only did Finance Secretary Ernesto
Cordero reaffirm his intentions of becoming Mexico`s next President, but he
was endorsed by 7,000 PAN politicians who signed a letter to back him in the
primaries for the presidential nomination…
weekend. Not only did Finance Secretary Ernesto
Cordero reaffirm his intentions of becoming Mexico`s next President, but he
was endorsed by 7,000 PAN politicians who signed a letter to back him in the
primaries for the presidential nomination…
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PRD national leader Jesús
Zambrano called on the PRI not to be so sure it will be returning to Los
Pinos next year… He said the left in Mexico is preparing the democratic
transition the PAN was unable to bring about in 12 years…
Zambrano called on the PRI not to be so sure it will be returning to Los
Pinos next year… He said the left in Mexico is preparing the democratic
transition the PAN was unable to bring about in 12 years…
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The New York Times reported
that U.S. forces have trained 4,500 Mexican federal agents and have assisted in
the capture or elimination of 30 leaders of criminal organizations…
that U.S. forces have trained 4,500 Mexican federal agents and have assisted in
the capture or elimination of 30 leaders of criminal organizations…
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The Movement for Peace with
Justice and Dignity, led by poet Javier Sicilia, held a fund raising event
in the Zócalo called “A Peso for Peace” as activists sought to
raise funds for a caravan they want to conduct to the south of the country…
Justice and Dignity, led by poet Javier Sicilia, held a fund raising event
in the Zócalo called “A Peso for Peace” as activists sought to
raise funds for a caravan they want to conduct to the south of the country…
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Federal and state police
clashed with a group of Los Zetas hired killers, among them a 13-year-old girl…
Three suspects, including the girl, were arrested in the Lagos de Moreno
township in Jalisco…
clashed with a group of Los Zetas hired killers, among them a 13-year-old girl…
Three suspects, including the girl, were arrested in the Lagos de Moreno
township in Jalisco…
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The holy remains of Pope John Paul II, beatified in May, will arrive in
Mexico on August 25 and remain in the country until December.
Mexico on August 25 and remain in the country until December.
September 3rd, 2011
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September 3rd, 2011
News Summary for September 2d, 2011
++ The Nuevo León Attorney General’s Office initiated
an investigation against Jonás Larrazabal Bretón, brother of the Mayor of Monterrey,
Fernando Larrazabal, on suspicions he was charging extortion money to casinos
operating illegally in Monterrey. Operations director for the Nuevo León
Firefighters Andrés Molina said that if the Casino Royale had installed
appropriate security measures the arson attack would not have spread so quickly
nor would 53 people would have been killed. He said he only saw one emergency
exit and the other one was false one, even though security requirements
stipulate six emergency doors.
an investigation against Jonás Larrazabal Bretón, brother of the Mayor of Monterrey,
Fernando Larrazabal, on suspicions he was charging extortion money to casinos
operating illegally in Monterrey. Operations director for the Nuevo León
Firefighters Andrés Molina said that if the Casino Royale had installed
appropriate security measures the arson attack would not have spread so quickly
nor would 53 people would have been killed. He said he only saw one emergency
exit and the other one was false one, even though security requirements
stipulate six emergency doors.
++ Unknown assailants lobbed two smoke grenades
in a betting hall belonging to Grupo Caliente in Tijuana, Baja California.
in a betting hall belonging to Grupo Caliente in Tijuana, Baja California.
++ Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard said there
is no evidence of extortion operations in Mexico City in connection to Casino businesses.
is no evidence of extortion operations in Mexico City in connection to Casino businesses.
++ Authorities found the bodies of two women linked
to Contralinea investigative journalism magazine. The naked bodies of
Contralinea founder Ana Maria Marcela Yarce Viveros and independent journalist
Rocio Gonzalez Trapaga, were found in a park in Iztapalapa borough in Mexico
City…
to Contralinea investigative journalism magazine. The naked bodies of
Contralinea founder Ana Maria Marcela Yarce Viveros and independent journalist
Rocio Gonzalez Trapaga, were found in a park in Iztapalapa borough in Mexico
City…
++ Local officials said a bodyguard was
suspected of firing on a school bus in Huixquilucan, Mexico State.
suspected of firing on a school bus in Huixquilucan, Mexico State.
++ UNAM rector José Narro presented the
university’s proposal on peace and security to PAN senators… He said the
proposal embodies many Mexicans’ demand that there be “no more” crime in the
country.
university’s proposal on peace and security to PAN senators… He said the
proposal embodies many Mexicans’ demand that there be “no more” crime in the
country.
++ UNAM rector José Narro was set to meet Monday
with President Felipe Calderón to review an anti-crime strategy proposed by
academicians to face violence in Mexico.
with President Felipe Calderón to review an anti-crime strategy proposed by
academicians to face violence in Mexico.
++ Jean Succar Kuri was sentenced to 112 years
and a half in prison for corrupting minors and child pornography.
and a half in prison for corrupting minors and child pornography.
++ Interior Secretary Francisco Blake delivered
President Felipe Calderon’s state of the nation report to Congress. In the
report President Calderón said that after five years his government is moving
forward determinedly to transform Mexico, to raise quality of life for Mexicans
and modernize institutions.
President Felipe Calderon’s state of the nation report to Congress. In the
report President Calderón said that after five years his government is moving
forward determinedly to transform Mexico, to raise quality of life for Mexicans
and modernize institutions.
September 2nd, 2011
News Summary for August 15th, 2011
Finance Secretary ErnestoCordero said that despite the complexity of the international financial
instability, the Mexican government is moving forward to strengthen the local
economy… He said new measures will be announced this week to increase the role
of small and medium-sized businesses…
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PAN deputies caucus leader
Josefina Vázquez Mota offered an annual report on her role as leader… She said it is impossible to proposed
development plans if Mexico is rocked by bitter divisions…
Josefina Vázquez Mota offered an annual report on her role as leader… She said it is impossible to proposed
development plans if Mexico is rocked by bitter divisions…
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And Finance Secretary
Ernesto Cordero continues to garner support from the rank and file of the PAN
for his bid for the presidential nomination… He received the endorsement of
38,000 PAN followers in Guanajuato… He called on sympathizers not to let
themselves be intimidated by the PRI…
Ernesto Cordero continues to garner support from the rank and file of the PAN
for his bid for the presidential nomination… He received the endorsement of
38,000 PAN followers in Guanajuato… He called on sympathizers not to let
themselves be intimidated by the PRI…
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Also in Guanajuato, PAN
politician Santiago Creel lashed out at party strategy that appears to be
already favoring Finance Secretary Ernesto Cordero… Creel visited former
president Vicente Fox at the Fox center…
politician Santiago Creel lashed out at party strategy that appears to be
already favoring Finance Secretary Ernesto Cordero… Creel visited former
president Vicente Fox at the Fox center…
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A cargo trailer carrying
diesel overturned on the Puebla-Orizaba highway and exploded near the
Cuauhtémoc stadium… No one was injured…
diesel overturned on the Puebla-Orizaba highway and exploded near the
Cuauhtémoc stadium… No one was injured…
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The Movement for Peace with Justice and
Dignity led by poet Javier Sicilia will renew dialogue with Congress on
Wednesday so as to analyze the national safety law bill. Some 2,000 people took
part in a silent march by the Movement for Peace from the National Anthropology
Museum to Los Pinos and from there to the Senate building… Other social leaders
who accompanied Javier Sicilia included former Federal District ombudsman
Emilio Álvarez Icaza, Julián Lebaron, and other victims of crime in Mexico…
Dignity led by poet Javier Sicilia will renew dialogue with Congress on
Wednesday so as to analyze the national safety law bill. Some 2,000 people took
part in a silent march by the Movement for Peace from the National Anthropology
Museum to Los Pinos and from there to the Senate building… Other social leaders
who accompanied Javier Sicilia included former Federal District ombudsman
Emilio Álvarez Icaza, Julián Lebaron, and other victims of crime in Mexico…
At a rally near Los Pinos
Julián Lebaron called on Mexicans to take united action against violence… He
said that no “populist Messiah” will come to save Mexicans from the lack of
safety and injustice…
Julián Lebaron called on Mexicans to take united action against violence… He
said that no “populist Messiah” will come to save Mexicans from the lack of
safety and injustice…
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An armed commando in
Jalisco assassinated the chief of police of Ixtlahuacán Jesús Caledonio
Humildad Galaviz… The attack was particularly brutal as first the assailants
shot him on a highway and then they followed the ambulance that picked him up
some minutes later to finish him off before medics could save his life…
Jalisco assassinated the chief of police of Ixtlahuacán Jesús Caledonio
Humildad Galaviz… The attack was particularly brutal as first the assailants
shot him on a highway and then they followed the ambulance that picked him up
some minutes later to finish him off before medics could save his life…
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A judge issued an arrest
warrant for the head of the Tarímbaro, Michoacán police department, Juan
Osvaldo Cedeño Esquivias… Known as “El Zorro” or “The Fox”, Cedeño is accused
of protecting members of the criminal organization calling itself the Knights
Templar.
warrant for the head of the Tarímbaro, Michoacán police department, Juan
Osvaldo Cedeño Esquivias… Known as “El Zorro” or “The Fox”, Cedeño is accused
of protecting members of the criminal organization calling itself the Knights
Templar.
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Some good news.. The
Tourism Secretariat said that 11.44 million foreign tourists arrived in Mexico
in the first quarter, which was an increase of 3.3 percent compared to the same
period last year…
Tourism Secretariat said that 11.44 million foreign tourists arrived in Mexico
in the first quarter, which was an increase of 3.3 percent compared to the same
period last year…
