The Los Angeles Times
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
The violence spawned by organized crime now dominates the mind-set of Mexico's wealthiest and third-largest city. Many of those who can leave do.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
Since Calderon came into office in December 2006, about 50,000 people have died in drug-related killings.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
A U.S. judge is expected to sentence Benjamin Arellano Felix to a fraction of what he could have received for his role in heading one of Mexico's most powerful and ruthless organized crime groups.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
President Obama hosted the leaders of Mexico and Canada on Monday in a White House summit aimed at boosting the region's growing economic ties, but the scourge of drug violence in Mexico muddled the message and highlighted friction between the neighbors.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
De la Madrid, who led Mexico between 1982 and 1988, helped open up the country economically and politically. His tenure was besmirched by Mexico's lingering financial troubles and a weak response to the catastrophic 1985 quake.
Monday, March 19, 2012 - 00:00
From mom-and-pop businesses to mid-size construction projects to some of Mexico's wealthiest citizens, almost every segment of the economy and society has been subjected to extortion schemes.
Monday, March 19, 2012 - 00:00
The top Fast and Furious investigator, Special Agent Hope MacAllister, scribbled her phone number on a $10 bill after he pledged to cooperate and keep in touch with investigators.
Friday, March 16, 2012 - 00:00
Monterrey, the sleek capital of Nuevo Leon state, is said to be in danger of "falling" to organized crime.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 00:00
Attacking or intimidating journalists in Mexico would become a federal crime under a constitutional reform approved Tuesday by Mexican lawmakers.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 00:00
The FARC has made the first move. Now Colombians can only hope that both sides have learned from the past and that they seize this opportunity.