Cecilia Sanchez
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 00:00
Mexicans are watching the investigations of the former governor and his aides closely
Friday, May 17, 2013 - 00:00
Alberto Reyes Vaca, an army general, will oversee state and federal security forces. His appointment reflects federal concern about drug violence in the state.
Friday, May 3, 2013 - 00:00
Key sectors of the sprawling capital have in effect been shut down in advance of Obama's two-day visit
Friday, May 3, 2013 - 00:00
Some also are using the occasion to wonder whether the war on drugs, as promoted by the Americans, is worth fighting at all
Friday, April 12, 2013 - 00:00
Debate is intensifying over armed vigilante patrols that have sprung up in crime-plagued sections of rural Mexico, particularly in the state of Guerrero, where some patrols joined forces this week with a radical teachers union.
Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 00:00
Newly released statistics indicate the number of homicides related to drug trafficking and other organized crime are only marginally changed from the same period last year, a blow to the government's attempts to recast Mexico's image.
Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 00:00
"In a year, we will be able to take stock, to take measure ... and I think that we will be able to see favorable results, a noticeable reduction," said Pena Nieto.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 00:00
The number of people who went missing in Mexico during the six years of former President Felipe Calderon's administration stands at 26,121, government officials said.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 00:00
Vigilantes who were threatening to subject a group of alleged criminals to a "people’s court" abruptly released their captives Tuesday, avoiding, for now, a showdown with authorities.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 00:00
If the officers are freed, there is sure to be some speculation, on the conspiracy-minded streets of Mexico, about deals cut and unsavory factions placated.