Paulina Villegas
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 06:17
A Mexican judge has ruled that the country’s most notorious drug lord, Joaquín Guzmán Loera, can be extradited to the United States, where he would face federal charges of drug trafficking and far slimmer chances of escaping prison, as he has done twice in his home country.
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 06:16
Mr. Peña Nieto’s relationship with the contractor is one of several recent scandals that have raised tough questions for the president, tainting his legacy and further eroding the public’s already shaky faith in the country’s governing institutions.
Monday, August 4, 2014 - 06:19
In his latest online video, Mr. Gómez, known as “La Tuta,” or the teacher, is shown in a video posted this week drinking beer and chatting with the son of a former governor of Michoacán, suggesting his gang’s deep infiltration of the political class.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 07:28
Mr. Peña Nieto’s public approval rating in Mexico has fallen to 37 percent from 54 percent, below that of any Mexican president in recent memory. Many former supporters now say they wonder: Were we deceived?
Monday, May 12, 2014 - 06:13
Hundreds of Central American migrants trying to make their way to the United States have been stranded in Mexico in recent weeks after the freight-train line they ride — labeled the Beast — began enforcing a ban on stowaways.
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 00:00
The elimination of much of the leadership of the Knights Templar has done little to stabilize the violence in Michoacan.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 00:00
Chinese buyers, law enforcement officials have said, have been pressured into buying ore from the gang under threats.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 00:00
Many of the businessmen and residents who have contributed to the vigilantes, he said, were intimidated into doing so "because they have arms."