Topic: Mexican National Action Party
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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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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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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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Latin America Monitor
Violence in a 'world of children': Can video shock Mexico into action?
A new video that depicts kids living a gritty life in the adult world – including muggings, corruption, and drug violence – has shocked Mexicans who normally are inured to crime, a blogger writes.
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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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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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Cover Story
Mexico drug war casualty: Citizenry suffers post-traumatic stress
Outwardly, life seems normal; but as drug war kidnappings, extortion, and violence brush closer to the average citizen, experts say, the mental terrain looks like post-traumatic stress.
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Latin America Monitor
Mexico's 'legitimate president' Lopez Obrador will run for high office again
Firebrand leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who led protests over his narrow loss in the Mexico's 2006 presidential race, was chosen by his party to run again in 2012. But can he win?
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Latin America Monitor
Why a truce between Mexico and the drug cartels makes no sense
After the latest massacre of Mexican citizens, former President Fox said authorities should seek a truce with the gangs – a suggestion that isn't feasible, says guest blogger Patrick Corcoran.
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Latin America Monitor
Calderón administration slams Mexico's state governments for spiraling debt
Ahead of next year's presidential race, Mexico's ruling party is touting fiscal responsibility since most indebted states are run by the opposition, but unlike in the US, most voters don't seem to care.
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Latin America Monitor
The other side of Mexico's drug war successes
The government hailed a long list of recent arrests of drug lords and other criminals, but such events always seem to be paired with a setback or other negative development in the drug war.
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Mexico's PRI party 'dinosaurs' roar back to life
Sunday's gubernatorial victory for PRI, which ran Mexico for 71 years with a heavy hand before being ousted in 2000, makes it a clear favorite ahead of 2012 presidential polls.
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Latin America Monitor
Release of former Tijuana mayor compounds Mexico's judicial credibility problem
Tuesday's release of Jorge Hank Rhon after being held on gun charges is a blow to a government that can't seem to make charges against organized crime stick, writes guest blogger Steven Dudley.
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Latin America Monitor
Mexico's political parties pledge to 'guard' candidates from corruption
Ahead of elections in the state of Michoacan, candidates are trying to present themselves as cleaner than their rivals – a possible bellwether of how corruption will figure as an issue in the 2012 presidential elections.
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Prominent politician Diego Fernández de Cevallos freed in Mexico
The release of Diego Fernández de Cevallos, a former presidential candidate who was kidnapped in May, is good news. But Mexicans are deeply concerned about kidnappings, which are up dramatically.
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Global News Blog
Mexico's La Familia cartel to government: We'll disband if you protect citizens
La Familia of Michoacán, one of Mexico's most violent drug trafficking organizations, allegedly sent a letter to the government saying it will dissolve if authorities 'promise to take control of the state with force and decision.'
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After elections, will Mexico's drug war return opposition to power?
On July 4, Mexico holds elections for governorships in 12 states. Some polls show that the PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) – which ruled Mexico for seven decades – could win every state. Could Mexico's drug war unseat President Felipe Calderón and put the PRI back in power?
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Cancun mayor Gregorio Sanchez's arrest: A case of biased law enforcement?
This week's arrest of Cancun mayor Gregorio Sanchez, who was running for governor, is prompting accusations that Mexico's President Felipe Calderon is targeting opposition party officials in his war against corruption and drug cartels. What does the record show?
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Mexico manhunt for missing politician Diego Fernandez de Cevallos
Diego Fernandez de Cevallos, a top member of Mexico's ruling party, was declared missing over the weekend after authorities found his car with 'signs of violence.' It comes as drug cartels are increasingly targeting top leaders.
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Arizona immigration law: Will Mexico boycotts cripple trade?
Mexico boycotts in response to the Arizona immigration law may put a dent in trade with Arizona's No. 1 partner.
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Mexico City move to allow gay marriage irks some residents
Lawmakers approved a bill Monday to allow gay marriage, making Mexico City the vanguard of Latin America's coalescing gay rights movement. But the move angers many in the socially conservative Catholic country.
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The rise of Mexico's La Familia, a narco-evangelist cartel
Mexico and the US are working together bring down Mexico's newest, most violent drug cartel. Last month, 303 alleged La Familia members were arrested in 38 US cities. Fifteen members were indicted Friday in Chicago.
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