Mexico and Latin America
U.S. Tourist In Costa Rica Kills Mugger, February 23, 2007, AP
70-year-old, others defend themselves against Costa Rican gunman.
Tijuana Police Abandon Posts, January 5, 2007, Los Angeles Times
Guns of entire municipal force confiscated in murder investigations.
Sat Nav For Mexicans Illegally Entering US, January 3, 2007, London Telegraph
Authorities help Mexicans enter illegally.
Web Site Will Track Migration Patterns, January 2, 2007, El Universal (Miami)
Mexican government seems to know where the illegals are.
‘Here We Are Prisoners’, December 29, 2006, San Bernardino County Sun
Mexican drug gangs fight each other with assault rifles and bazookas.
Wave Of Gang Attacks In Rio Kills 18 People, December 28, 2006, Reuters
Multiracial Rio: crime rampant; one of the highest murder rates in the world.
Apocalypto, Mel Gibson’s Show Of White Supremacy: The New Genocide, December 27, 2006, Mexica Movement
Except for human sacrifice, a pretty sophisticated and egalitarian civilization, pro-Mayans claim.
Bribe Culture Seeps Into South Texas, December 19, 2006, Houston Chronicle
As in Mexico, paying la mordidas is the way to get things done.
Kidnappings On Rise In South Texas, December 19, 2006, Houston Chronicle
More Americans kidnapped by Mexicans in South Texas than in all of Mexico.
Mexico Decries Abuses of Migrant Workers, December 14, 2006, AP
New president of Mexico has “cousins, uncles, in-laws” living illegally in US.
U.S. Poised To Shift Latin America Policies, November 27, 2006, Houston Chronicle
Elections results send a mixed message on immigration.
Will Calderon Also Be Obsessed With Mexican Emigration?, November 13, 2006, Mexidata
Because of mass emigration, president-elect has little incentive to reform economy.
Latin Americans Cheered by GOP Setback, November 10, 2006, AP
Future border-jumpers and the incoming Mexican president couldn’t be happier.
Mexico’s Love-Hate Relationship With The U.S., November 3, 2006, San Antonio Express-News
Vicente Fox says Mexicans should be glad they weren’t born in US.
Laboratory Of Violence, October 9, 2006, Spiegel
Criminal Underworld in Brazil rivals the government.
Don’t Fence Me In: Mexico Lashes Border Plan, October 6, 2006, Sydney Morning Herald
Mexico threatens to appeal to UN over fence; compares it to the Berlin Wall.
In Santa Ana, Diversity Has Another Angle, October 5, 2006, Los Angeles Times
Diversity means catering to people from different Mexican states and Latin American countries.
Through Training And Recruiting, Zetas Growing In Strength, September 27, 2006, Dallas Morning News
Mexicans gangs are taking over border towns.
Mexican Leader Knocks U.S. Crime Rates, September 25, 2006, AP
Vicente Fox notes US crime increasing—but ignores a leading cause.
AMLO the Pretender’s ‘Peaceful’ Mexican Rebellion, September 20, 2006, Mexidata.info
Politics south of the border.
Hiring Of Psychic Haunts Bogota Official, September 20, 2006, AP
Colombia’s chief prosecutor gave “clairvoyant” unlimited access to staff.
Beheadings A Sign Of Mexico Turf War, September 15, 2006, Houston Chronicle
Drug gang violence in Mexico fueling “extreme violence like we’ve never seen before.”
Danger, Disorder In Patrol Of South Border, September 12, 2006, Los Angeles Times
Over 200 incursions by Mexican military or police across US border from 1996 to 2005.
Crime, Unrest Hurting Tourism In Mexico, August 4, 2006, AP
Drug gangs and left-wing demonstrators threaten country’s third largest revenue source.
Chavez Seeks Anti-U.S. Military Alliance, August 3, 2006, Washington Times
Calls for a Latin American strategic doctrine not “handed down by gringos.”
Sheriff Seeks Answers In Bullet Barrage From Mexico, July 14, 2006, AP
Hundreds of automatic rounds fired at local and federal officials from across the border.
Mexico To Fight ‘Railroad Killer’ Execution, June 26, 2006, Houston Chronicle
Another interference in US law enforcment to protect Hispanic serial murderer.
Ex-Morales Backer Decries Party Betrayal, June 14, 2006, The Washington Times
White Bolivian backed Indian for president, now feels “betrayed” as squatters seize her land.
Mexican Presidential Hopefuls Vow to Seek Immigration Pact, June 8, 2006, Washington Post
Whoever wins the election, Mexico will continue to lobby for amnesty.
Mexico Aims to Maintain Easy Flow Over Border, May 31, 2006, Washington Times
Vicente Fox’s tour of the US was part of the Mexican government’s campaign for amnesty.
Against Tide, Some Seek Mexican Citizenship, May 26, 2006, Arizona Republic (Phoenix)
A grand total of 4,349 people of non-Mexican ancestry became citizens last year.
A ‘Black Hole’ on a Porous Border, May 23, 2006, Los Angeles Times
Border town outside the law serves as a base for Mexican smugglers.
Mexico Bars Immigrants from Thousands of Jobs, May 22, 2006, AP
Foreign born can’t be politicians, judges, policemen, or firefighters.
Mexico Vows to Sue if Guard Detains, May 17, 2006, AP
Mexico is afraid National Guard could bring “wave of rights abuses.”
Nation Relies on its Own Military to Help Police Border, May 17, 2006, Houston Chronicle
Mexico has no problem using soldiers on its own borders.
Mexico Voters Fear Nation on Edge of Chaos, May 17, 2006, AP
Drug gangs and dissidents threaten rule of law in Mexico.
Mexicans Say Guard Won’t Slow Migrants, May 16, 2006, AP
Mexicans scoff at plan to put National Guard on the border.
Rights Group: Mexican Police Raped Women, May 12, 2006, UPI
Mexican police raped 23 during riot.
Mexicans Paid $1.8 B In Bribes: Study, May 11, 2006, Reuters
Mexicans paid bribes in ten percent of their dealings with government employees.
Mexican Support for U.S. Immigrant Protests, April 28, 2006, AP
Mexican government issues statement of support for Monday’s boycott.
Mexican Officials Feather Their Nests While Decrying U.S. Immigration Policy, April 27, 2006, Center for Immigration Studies
Officials glad to foist off poor on the US so they can enjoy high salaries.
In Uniform, With Official ID, ‘Madrinas’ Help Move Drugs, April 25, 2006, Washington Times
Corrupt Mexican officials employ go-betweens to take bribes from drug cartels.
Many Mexicans Say Immigration Inevitable, April 24, 2006, AP
Some Mexicans giving their children English names for the day they come to America.
Mexicans Migrate to ‘Their Land’, April 20, 2006, Deseret Morning News (Salt Lake City)
US diplomat says Mexicans believe “with all their heart” that western US is part of Mexico.
Few Protections for Migrants to Mexico, April 19, 2006, AP
Mexican police rob, rape, beat, and shoot illegal immigrants.
In Mexico, ‘Nothing Gringo on May 1’, April 14, 2006, AP
Mexicans urged to join in boycott planned by Hispanic immigrants in the US.
Mexico’s Migrant Assistance Agency Has Different View of the Border, April 10, 2006, Sierra Vista Herald (Az.)
Mexican government workers give food and guidance to illegal aliens at the border.
The Mexican Solution, April 4, 2006, Washington Times
Mexican immigration policy makes Tom Tancredo look like a liberal.
Poll: Majority of Mexicans See US As ‘Exploiter’, March 21, 2006, CNSNews.com
Mexican view of Americans: exploitative, racist, lazy and dishonest.
‘Mojado’ Provides Hymn For Migrants, March 17, 2006, El Universal (Mexico City)
Mexican singer writes anthem for the “wetback.”