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1997 Massacre Victims Honored by Mexican Indians
December 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Indian-rights activists and relatives of 45 people slain in 1997 in a village just north of this highland Mexican city commemorated the 14th anniversary of the massacre and expressed fears of renewed violence after dozens convicted in the killings had their sentences overturned. continue reading »
Mexican Holiday Shoppers Fueling California Economy
December 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Christmas shoppers from Mexico boost Southern California's economy with purchases averaging $536 per family, according to a survey by the Crossborder Group, a binational consulting firm. continue reading »
Former President Clinton Instrumental in Mexico Closing One of World’s Largest Landfills
December 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff
A project to close one of the world's largest landfills, the 927-acre Bordo Poniente Landfill in Mexico City will stem the city's largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while creating renewable energy and local jobs. continue reading »
Mexico expecting 52 Million Tourists in Maya region in 2012
December 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Mexican government expects 52 million tourists to visit the five states corresponding to the so-called Maya World over the next 12 months for the start of a new cosmic cycle in the Maya calendar. The tourism office said Wednesday in a communique that the visitors will spend about 270 million pesos ($19.5 million) in the southeastern states of Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco, Yucatan and Quintana Roo. continue reading »
Pamela Anderson Caught Drunk in Mexico!
December 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Pam Anderson showed up late to Playboy Mexico’s Christmas party. She stayed in for an hour and 20 minutes, enough to get wasted and dance atop the table. continue reading »
U.S. - Mexico ‘Operation Holiday Hoax’ Nets $80 Million in Counterfeit Goods
December 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced the seizure of more than 327,000 counterfeit items with a manufacturer's suggested retail price continue reading »
Mexican Economy Pegged to Grow 3.25% in 2012
December 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Mexico's economy will grow 3.25 percent in 2012 even though the economic problems in Europe and the United States remain unresolved and could lead to even bigger woes continue reading »
Mexico Says 42.2M Sea Turtles Were Born in 2010-2011 Nesting Season
December 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Mexican authorities recorded a total of 42.2 million olive ridley, leatherback and Kemp's ridley sea turtle births during the 2010-2011 nesting season, the Environment and Natural Resources Secretariat said. continue reading »
U.S. Retirees in Lake Chapala, MX Fearful of Crime Spree
December 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
With an estimated American and Canadian population of 15,000 Mexico’s Lake Chapala area provides residents with lake-front homes at a fraction of the cost of similar homes in their native countries, but the recent increase in crime has residents worried the lower cost of living pay have come at the cost of safety. continue reading »
‘Piolin’ aka Tweety Bird Extradited from Mexico for Killing Federal Agent Zapata
December 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Julian Zapata Espinoza, also known as "Piolin," (Tweety Bird) has been extradited from Mexico to the United States to face charges for his alleged participation in the murder of U.S. Immigration and Customs continue reading »
New Mexico Mom, Dad & Sons Charged with Smuggling Arms to Mexican Narcos
December 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
A complaint filed by the Justice Department and the District of New Mexico seeks to seize the assets of the Reese family of New Mexico, for allegedly selling firearms, ammunition and other supplies knowing they were being illegally sent to Mexico. continue reading »
Mexican “King of Comedy” Eugenio Derbez Heading to Hollywood
December 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Eugenio Derbez, known as Mexico's "king of comedy," debuts on U.S. television with a regular part in the "Rob" series with comedian Rob Schneider. On the show that premieres Jan. 12 on CBS, De continue reading »
Sources Say Former Mexican Officials are Working as Spies for U.S.
December 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Daily Mexican newspaper La Jornada has reported that dozens of former Mexican officials have been working as spies for the U.S. government. The news source stated that according to senior M continue reading »
TV Show Hit, a Dream Come True for Espinoza Paz
December 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Mexican singer-songwriter Espinoza Paz said that his dream came true after appearing on a television show that made him famous. continue reading »
Mexican Student-Teachers Protesting for More Jobs Killed by Police, 12 Implicated
December 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Twelve police officers from the southern state of Guerrero have been arrested in connection with the killings last week of two student protesters and the serious injuries continue reading »
