Carstens Says Mexico’s Historic Drought May Hamper Inflation Expectations

28 January 2012, 9:54 am

Mexico’s worst drought on record may hamper the country’s efforts to keep inflation expectations from rising, central bank Governor Agustin Carstens said.... Read More »

Security chief during Mexico's 'dirty war' dies

27 January 2012, 6:35 pm

Miguel Nazar Haro, who led Mexico's domestic spy agency and was accused of being behind the disappearances of alleged leftist guerrillas in the 1970s, has died at age 87.... Read More »

ONCE TV MEXICO Debuting New Original Programs in February

27 January 2012, 1:13 pm

Drama Series "XY" Explores Men's Relationships and Sexual Issues;... Read More »

Mexico ups swine flu screening as cases increase

27 January 2012, 12:19 pm

Three years after swine flu closed Mexico City and caused an international scare, the Mexican government and local media are at odds over the severity of this season's flu virus. Newspapers are warning of an alarming increase in cases while the government insists there is no cause for alarm.... Read More »

Mexico Launches New Offensive Against Cartel, Ratcheting Up Drug War

27 January 2012, 11:44 am

Faced with the risk of losing half of Mexico to a network of marauding drug traffickers, the Mexican army is digging in for a major new offensive into the heart of Zeta country. According to Excelsior, the Mexican army is building a string of new bases across the Zeta cartel’s stomping grounds of ... Read More »

Carstens Says Peso Appreciation Will Help Keep Mexico’s Inflation Below 4%

27 January 2012, 9:54 am

Mexico’s recent peso appreciation will help keep inflation within a range of 3 percent to 4 percent this year, central bank Governor Agustin Carstens said.... Read More »

Mexico Poised to Break Tourism Records in 2012

27 January 2012, 8:17 am

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on solid tourism numbers in 2011, the Mexico Tourism Board predicts 52 million tourists will visit Mexico in 2012. This follows a strong winter break ...... Read More »

U.S. security contractors head to Mexico

26 January 2012, 5:40 pm

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- With waning U.S. presence in Afghanistan and Iraq, security contractors are finding work in Mexico despite its ban on foreigners carrying guns, records show.... Read More »

Mexico wants to field full team in Copa America

26 January 2012, 1:01 pm

Hoping to improve its chance of winning the Copa America, Mexico is asking that it be allowed to field its full national soccer team in the South American championship rather than a youth team. Mexico has played in the Copa America as a guest team with underage players, giving it little chance again... Read More »

Security contractors see opportunities, and limits, in Mexico

26 January 2012, 7:49 am

MEXICO CITY — With the Iraq war over and the American presence waning in Afghanistan, U.S. security contractors are looking for new prospects in Mexico, where spreading criminal violence has created a growing demand for battle-ready professionals. Read full article >>... Read More »