Mexico

Carlos Fuentes dead: Mexican novelist, essayist dies at age 83

Carlos Fuentes dead: Mexican novelist, essayist dies at age 83 Author Carlos Fuentes, who played a dominant role in Latin America's novel-writing boom by delving into the failed ideals of the Mexican revolution, died Tuesday in a Mexico City hospital.

Mexico: 49 bodies found on roadside could be the corpses of Central American immigrants

Mexico: 49 bodies found on roadside could be the corpses of Central American immigrants On Sunday, Mexican police found 49 mutilated bodies, believed by some to be migrants, on a road that connects the industrial city of Monterrey with the United States border.

ACLU alleges abuse at US-Mexico border crossings

ACLU alleges abuse at US-Mexico border crossings The American Civil Liberties Union said Thursday that border inspectors have used excessive force and performed humiliating body searches on travelers entering the United States from Mexico.

New music and the truth about Cinco de Mayo

New music and the truth about Cinco de Mayo Writer Gustavo Arellano discusses the origins of Cinco de Mayo and new Mexican music is featured.

Obama at Cinco de Mayo party pushes Dream Act, immigration reform (Video)

Obama at Cinco de Mayo party pushes Dream Act, immigration reform (Video) President Obama celebrated the contributions of Hispanic Americans Thursday at a Cinco de Mayo reception in the White House Rose Garden, saying that the Dream Act and "fixing our broken immigration system" were top priorities.

US won’t pursue charges against border agent in shooting death of Mexican teen across border

US won’t pursue charges against border agent in shooting death of Mexican teen across border Federal prosecutors said Friday there was insufficient evidence to pursue charges against a U.S. Border Patrol agent in the shooting death of a 15-year-old Mexican national in 2010.

Alabama immigration law opponents file complaint with Mexican government, say HB 56 violates NAFTA

Alabama immigration law opponents file complaint with Mexican government, say HB 56 violates NAFTA The SEIU continued its fight against Alabama immigration law HB 56 on Monday by filing a complaint with the Mexican Department of Labor, calling the law discriminatory and in violation of NAFTA.

Wal-mart in Mexico – who corrupted whom?

Wal-mart in Mexico – who corrupted whom? The subsidiary of Wal-mart that oversees the Mexico-based stores was more than willing to make payoffs to local officials in order to get the building permits necessary for all those structures.

Immigration from Mexico to U.S. comes to standstill

Immigration from Mexico to U.S. comes to standstill The historic wave of migration from Mexico to the United States, which over four decades brought 12 million immigrants to the country, has come to a standstill.

Jose Godinez-Samperio, undocumented immigrant, passes bar exam but may not be able to practice

Jose Godinez-Samperio, undocumented immigrant, passes bar exam but may not be able to practice Jose Godinez-Samperio, 25, graduated at the top of his class at Florida State University’s College of Law. But the aspiring lawyer may not get to practice what he worked so hard to achieve.

Can’t fake the funk: 11 smooth new Latin songs (Audio)

Can’t fake the funk: 11 smooth new Latin songs (Audio) After traveling for the last month, some new mellow tunes is just what the doctor ordered.

Mexico: Roller derby chicas rule (Video)

Mexico: Roller derby chicas rule (Video) Roller Derby, a manic combat sport on wheels, is taking off in Mexico. It has become especially popular among girls, who are attracted by the action, the fashion and the girl gang camaraderie.

Cancun: Spring break on despite tourist unease

Cancun: Spring break on despite tourist unease While American tourism to Mexico slipped 3 percent last year, the country remains by far the biggest tourist destination for Americans, with about 20 million U.S. visitors a year.

Obama, Mexico’s Calderon vow more drug crime cooperation (Video)

Obama, Mexico’s Calderon vow more drug crime cooperation (Video) Mexican President Felipe Calderon told President Barack Obama on Monday that drug violence would continue unabated in his country unless the flow of American guns is curbed.

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