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- Mexico ups swine flu screening as cases increase
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. - Mexico Poised to Break Tourism Records in 2012
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 ... - ONCE TV MEXICO Debuting New Original Programs in February
Drama Series "XY" Explores Men's Relationships and Sexual Issues; - Security contractors see opportunities, and limits, in Mexico
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 >> - Mexico beating victim arrives home in Canada
The victim of a vicious attack in Mexico is back in Canada after arriving by plane on Thursday night. - Mexico Launches New Offensive Against Cartel, Ratcheting Up Drug War
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 Tamaulipas to [...] - Mexico wants to field full team in Copa America
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 against the likes of Brazil and Argentina. - U.S. security contractors head to Mexico
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. - Nissan announces new $2 billion plant in Mexico
MEXICO CITY ? Nissan Motor Co. announced Wednesday it is investing $2 billion to build a new manufacturing plant in Mexico. It will be the Japanese company?s third in the country, helping it serve markets throughout the Americas. - Carstens Says Peso Appreciation Will Help Keep Mexico?s Inflation Below 4%
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.