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12 decapitated bodies found in Mexico's Yucatan peninsulalatimes.com » L.A. Times - Latin America Blog - Aug 30, 2008 The recent violence in Mexico, much of it drug-related, is showing no signs of letting up. A grisly discovery Thursday on the Yucatan peninsula -- one of the country's most popular tourist destinations -- saw the … Also tagged: crime, mexico, drug trade |
latimes.com » L.A. Times - Latin America Blog - Aug 27, 2008
The gruesome discoveries this week of five bodies in Tijuana, four of them decapitated, have shattered a period of relative calm and revived concerns that organized crime groups are escalating their battle for control …
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Colombia military atrocities prompt criticism of Plan Colombialatimes.com » L.A. Times - Latin America Blog - Aug 21, 2008 The number of civilians killed by Colombian armed forces has soared, activist groups allege, with many of the abuses committed by army units that had been vetted by the State Department. There were 329 so-called … Also tagged: current affairs, mexico, colombia, u s politics |
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Following shooting of 13, Mexico governor calls for tougher crackdown on crimelatimes.com » L.A. Times - Latin America Blog - Aug 19, 2008 The governor of violence-torn Chihuahua state on Monday urged President Felipe Calderon to revamp his anti-crime strategy after a weekend shooting there killed 13 people, including a baby, reports the L.A. Times' Ken … Also tagged: crime, current affairs, mexico, drug trade |
latimes.com » L.A. Times - Latin America Blog - Aug 18, 2008
Gunshot victims of drug violence in Mexico are being treated in the United States at tax payers' expense, according to this report from the L.A. Times' Miguel Bustillo. Using the wounding of deputy police chief …
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Drug violence continues in Mexico's Ciudad Juarezlatimes.com » L.A. Times - Latin America Blog - Aug 15, 2008 Drug and gang-related violence continued in Mexico this week. In the northern border town of Juarez, gunmen broke into a drug rehabilitation center on Wednesday night. They shot and killed eight patients and injured … Also tagged: crime, current affairs, mexico, drug trade |
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Mexico anti-drug general is ousted; U.S. guns arm drug cartelslatimes.com » L.A. Times - Latin America Blog - Aug 10, 2008 In Mexico's drug war, Gen. Sergio Aponte Polito racked up crime-fighting credentials worthy of the Dark Knight, making record seizures of drugs and weapons and forcing out top Baja California law enforcement officials … Also tagged: crime, current affairs, mexico, u s politics, drug trade |
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Mexican police linked to rising kidnappingslatimes.com » L.A. Times - Latin America Blog - Aug 6, 2008 Corrupt police are nothing new in Mexico. However, the latest development in the country -- in which two police officers have been arrested in suspicion of the kidnapping and slaying of the 14-year-old son of a rich … Also tagged: crime, culture, current affairs, mexico, u s politics, drug trade |
latimes.com » L.A. Times - Latin America Blog - Aug 3, 2008
Alleged drug kingpin Ever Villafane Martinez, a Colombian believed to be the main cocaine supplier to an offshoot of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel, was arrested in Mexico City, federal police said Friday. One of …
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latimes.com » L.A. Times - Latin America Blog - Aug 1, 2008
La Plaza tries to follow discussion as it develops on the Merida Initiative, a bill that was approved by the United States Congress under which the Mexican government receive $400 million of help from the U.S in its …
Also tagged: current affairs, mexico, u s politics, drug trade