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Latin America Monitor
Mexico drug war: Zetas' biggest rival may be social networks
The Mexican border town of Nuevo Laredo has seen three brutal killings in an apparent campaign by the Zetas cartel against social media websites. What is it about these sites that makes the Zetas so angry?
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'Flash robs': Are they the race riots of the Internet age?
Black youths have been primary participants in many 'flash robs' – thefts organized on Twitter and Facebook. Some bloggers see a racial element, but many experts disagree.
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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.
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In pushing for ouster of US ambassador to Mexico, did Calderón shoot the messenger?
Instead of praise, Mexican President Felipe Calderón has come under criticism in the press and even from an ex-president over the resignation of the US ambassador.
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Killing of US agent in Mexico could raise pressure on Mexico
A US federal agent for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Attache in Mexico City was shot and killed Tuesday, and another agent was wounded in an attack on their vehicle.
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What does China want with south Texas? Hint: cleaner energy know-how
Drilling shale to capture oil and gas is a technology that China, which burns a lot of coal, is eager to learn. That's why it's a partner in a south Texas 'fracking' project.
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Boeing 787 test flights stopped after emergency landing in Texas
Boeing 787 testing has been put on hold, following an emergency landing in Texas when the crew flying a 787 jetliner reported smoke in the aircraft. One person was injured exiting the Boeing 787 at a Laredo airport Tuesday.
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Chapter & Verse
Barnes & Noble: When a chain store becomes "the little shop around the corner"
Encino residents are up in arms as Barnes & Noble gets squeezed out by higher rents.
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Felipe Calderón marks four years of reform efforts stymied by Mexico drug war
The tenure of President Felipe Calderón, who is preparing to give his fourth state of the union address, has been marked by the brutal Mexico drug war and political infighting that's stymied reform.
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La Barbie: from football star to feared drug lord
La Barbie, whose real name is Edgar Valdez Villarreal, was a Texas football star before he moved to Mexico City and joined the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Rio Grande: River continues to rise, forcing evacuations
Rio Grande: River-watchers witnessed the Rio Grande transform from a lazy waterway to a vast expanse of brown water.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/08
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In Pictures: The scene at the US/Mexico border
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Illegal Hispanic immigration is undermining American values
Illegal immigration is causing an influx of Hispanics who don't embrace American values.
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Mexico killings: President Calderón visits Juarez to tout new social programs
President Felipe Calderón visits Ciudad Juarez today, just days after the Mexico killings of two Americans. He will tout new social programs aimed at improving life in the violence-wracked city.
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Chapter & Verse
A real-life "You've Got Mail" story: No Christmas miracle for Laredo's last bookstore
When B. Dalton's closes, Laredo, Tex., will be the largest city in the US with no bookstore.
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Global News Blog
Los Tigres del Norte sing of censorship, bail on Mexican award
Los Tigres del Norte, a popular Mexican band, canceled an appearance on the Luna Awards TV show in Mexico Wednesday. The Mexican government denied any censorship of the band.
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Kidnapping of US antikidnapping consultant rattles Mexico
Felix Batista, who has negotiated the release of scores of victims in Latin America, was nabbed Dec. 10, authorities reported.
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Can Mexico's Calderón stop the killings?
Tens of thousands protested drug violence this weekend. Many blame the president.
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