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Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels
Throughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.
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Zetas break out of prison in Mexico. Who are they?
According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. On Feb. 19 Zeta members allegedly instigated a prison riot, killing members of the opposing Gulf Cartel, and covering up their escape. Here are four questions about the Zetas, answered.
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The Zetas now Mexico's largest drug gang. Who are they?
According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. A recent report from Stratfor, based on data from Mexico's attorney general's office, says the group now operates in 17 states, surpassing the geographical sway of the once-dominant Sinaloa Federation.
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Correspondent reflections: The 10 news events that shaped 2011
In this special section, we look at the year’s biggest stories, and seven staff correspondents reflect on events in hot spots from Latin America to the Libyan front.
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Sinaloa group 101: Five facts about Mexico's powerful drug cartel
The Sinaloa cartel is the most powerful drug trafficking organization operating in Mexico – and, some say, in the Western Hemisphere. Who are they?
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The 'Mexican spring:' A new student movement stirs in Mexico
#YoSoy132, a burgeoning student movement in Mexico, is calling for citizens to demand more of their politicians and institutions.
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Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels
Throughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.
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At US border, era of fence-building, manpower 'surge' at an end
A strategy shift is under way at the US border patrol, with intelligence and risk to national security taking priority over adding more fences and additional manpower. Why the change?
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This is a debate? Mexico's presidential face-off a scripted affair.
Mexico's presidential debate was highly structured and scripted last night, leaving little room for candid conversation on important policies like security and education.
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40-year wave of Mexican migration recedes, as illegal immigration ebbs (+video)
The net flow of Mexicans into the US has come to a standstill and may even have reversed, a Pew Hispanic Institute report finds. Many factors contribute to the decline of illegal immigration from Mexico.
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Arizona immigration law: Mexico gets involved in US Supreme Court case
The Arizona immigration law threatens Mexico-US relations, says a brief submitted on behalf of Mexico and 16 other countries ahead of Wednesday’s oral argument at the Supreme Court.
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Security 'quagmire' for Mexican presidential candidates
Many Mexicans are weary of the sharp rise in violence that has accompanied Calderón's military-led strategy against drug traffickers. So why aren't presidential hopefuls offering alternatives?
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As tide of illegal immigrants goes home, will US economy suffer?
The illegal immigrant boom has fizzled; and as Mexican migrants go home, the question is whether it will drain the labor pool and hurt the US economy.
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Mexico and US trade accusations on border violence
President Obama and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon traded barbs after a three-party meeting that included Canada.
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Gas prices a top issue for US-Canada-Mexico summit
Gas prices, Mexican oil exports, and Keystone pipeline should figure prominently in Obama's summit with Canada's Harper and Mexico's Calderon. High gas prices threaten fragile US recovery and Obama's reelection.
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Mexico presidential campaign: Off to a good start
The two frontrunners in the Mexican presidential campaign now talk of reforming the state oil monopoly, Pemex. It's a sign of Mexico's hopeful future, despite the drug wars.
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Why the pope wants stronger ties with Mexico and Cuba
While the Catholic church is bolstering the faithful in Mexico and Cuba, it is also seeking closer ties with national governments during Pope Benedict XVI's first visit to these countries.
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Biden in Honduras: US drug policy under scrutiny
Even staunch US allies in the Americas are urging a debate on drug policy – including legalization – amid spiraling violence in their countries.
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Zetas break out of prison in Mexico. Who are they?
According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. On Feb. 19 Zeta members allegedly instigated a prison riot, killing members of the opposing Gulf Cartel, and covering up their escape. Here are four questions about the Zetas, answered.
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A woman as Mexico's president?
On Sunday, the ruling party nominated Josefina Vazquez Mota to be the first woman candidate for president from a major Mexican party. Would she instill rule of law and sustain the fight against drug cartels?
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Latin America Monitor
Woman to head major party ticket in Mexico
Josefina Vazquez Mota was selected as Mexico's ruling National Action Party (PAN) candidate for the upcoming presidential election. She is Mexico's first female presidential candidate from a major political party.
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The 'wind rush': Green energy blows trouble into Mexico
Green energy's big success is a rude awakening in the isthmus of Mexico.
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The Zetas now Mexico's largest drug gang. Who are they?
According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. A recent report from Stratfor, based on data from Mexico's attorney general's office, says the group now operates in 17 states, surpassing the geographical sway of the once-dominant Sinaloa Federation.
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Latin America Monitor
Why Mexico is touting an 11 percent increase in drug-related murders
In previous years, drug-related killings have climbed as much as 110 percent.
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Latin America Monitor
How Mexico's Zapatista guerrillas stayed clear of organized crime
Mexico's Zapatistas are distinct from most other rebels groups in Latin America, having remained within a democratic framework without getting involved in organized crime to secure funding.
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Correspondent reflections: The 10 news events that shaped 2011
In this special section, we look at the year’s biggest stories, and seven staff correspondents reflect on events in hot spots from Latin America to the Libyan front.
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Global News Blog
2011 Reflections: the end of a landmark year for Latin America
Seven Monitor correspondents reflect on the world's hot spots. In this installment, Sara Miller Llana says Latin America has economically boomed this year as the US and Europe struggle.
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Latin America Monitor
Is Mexico close to capturing its most wanted fugitive?
Mexico's arrest of Felipe Cabrera Sarabia, a Sinaloa security chief, suggests that the government is homing in on Sinaloa leader Joaquin 'Chapo' Guzman, the world's most wanted mobster.
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Latin America Monitor
Top 10 immigration stories for 2011
Guest blogger Kevin R. Johnson selected the 10 immigration events with the widest impact in 2011 – and Arizona's people, places, and laws featured prominently.
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Latin America Monitor
Illegal immigration across US-Mexico border hits historic low
As illegal immigration rates go down and the National Guard's deployment costs rack up, the Obama administration prepares to cut the Guard's presence along the US-Mexico border.
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