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Latin America Monitor
Why Mexico's drug gangs target rehab centers

Mexico's drug gangs frequently target private, unlicensed rehabilitation centers, which have less security than government-licensed rehabilitation centers.
Mexico's Calderón popular, despite massive protests about his drug strategy

Mexican President Felipe Calderón’s approval rating has risen slightly to 54 percent, despite setbacks in the drug war.
Mexico boasts preparedness in hijacking

While Wednesday's stand-off may have heightened safety concerns, it revealed little in the way of lax security practices.
Global News Blog
Mexico hijacker claims mission from God

José Flores, a Bolivian, threatened to blow up a plane so he could warn the president about an earthquake. The incident ended safely but could deal another blow to tourism.
Mexico replaces attorney general in drug-war shift

The cabinet shakeup could signal a hardening of the government's military stand against organized crime.
Global News Blog
Top US, Mexican officials meet on guns smuggling

Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano underscored their commitment to fighting drug violence at a meeting with their Mexican counterparts in Cuernavaca Thursday.
Setbacks in Mexico's war on corruption

President Felipe Calderón's government has made a series of moves to clean up the country's police force. Results are open to interpretation.