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'People Are Fed Up': Jalisco Elections Could Upend Traditional Politics in Mexico
Two candidates in Guadalajara, the nation’s second-largest city, have stoked optimism about a citizen-led government in a state that faces mounting violence.
Loophole Means Governor Who Resigned Over Missing Students Could Return to Office
Angel Aguirre stepped down six months ago after mounting protests over the missing 43. Now, in a political loophole, he could return to office on Friday night.
Fired Mexican News Anchor Asks For Her Job Back, Executives Reply ‘Good Luck’
Carmen Aristegui wanted to return to her slot exposing government corruption, but MVS Communications shot back, saying the relationship was over, permanently.
Dismissal of News Anchor in Mexico: A Return to ‘Bad Old Days’ of Media Control?
Carmen Aristegui exposed government corruption and was called the second most powerful woman in Mexico. Now's out of a job.
Mayoral Candidate Is Beheaded in Guerrero Ahead of Mexico's Local Elections Season
Aide Nava Gonzalez, 42, had been married to a previous mayor of Ahuacuotzingo — who was also killed on the same highway where she disappeared last Sunday. Elections are scheduled for June 7.
Where Mexico’s Drug War Was Born: A Timeline of the Security Crisis in Michoacan
In December 2006, former Mexican president Felipe Calderon sent thousands of troops to Michoacan, fueling a tide of violence that has not abated. Here is what you need to know to understand the situation in Mexico's "hot land."
Mexico's President Appoints a 'Friend' as His New Anti-Corruption Chief
As one headline put it, Mexico's new comptroller has been tasked with investigating his 'friend, his boss, and his boss's wife.' Upon taking office, Virgilio Andrade said he won't be looking into the president's house.
As Elections Approach, Mexico Is Handing Out Free Digital TVs to Millions of Voters
It's all part of a plan to switch Mexico to open digital TV, but critics say the 13 million households set to receive a free set will know what to do once they get inside a voting booth: support the ruling party.
Mexico Crisis Deepens as Governor Resigns Over Disappeared Students
A massacre of civilians in Guerrero led to Angel Aguirre's first stint as the state's governor, and now another potential massacre has led to his downfall.
More Than a Million People Have Seen This Film Lampooning Political Corruption in Mexico
Though 'The Perfect Dictatorship' — which sits atop the Mexican box office — finished filming in 2011, it could have been written directly about the problems afflicting the country today.
Why Activists Don't Trust Mexico's New Antitrust Telecom Laws
Cellphone service and TV signals are set to be opened up to more competition in Mexico — but possibly at the expense of privacy.
Meet Mexico's New Youth Movement: The #YoSoy132
Presidential candidate Enrique Peña Nieto and Mexico's corporate media companies should be scared shitless.