Tag: <span>PRI</span>

Mexico Ruling Party Wins Big, But So Does Opposition Soccer Star

The party of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto appears to have won a majority of legislative seats in Sunday’s midterm elections as votes continued to be tallied on Monday, suggesting […] Read More >

In Election Marred by Gang Violence, Mexico’s Ruling Party Likely to Maintain Majority

Top Story — In congressional elections marred by gang violence and widespread protests, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party is expected to keep a slight majority as […] Read More >

Mexico: Calderón Claims PRI Considers Deals With Drug Cartels

Today in Latin America Top Story— As election season in Mexico begins to heat up, President Felipe Calderón said that members of the opposition Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) may work […] Read More >

Mexico: Body Of Missing Congressman Found By Police

Today in Latin America Top Story — The bodies of a missing Mexican congressman and his driver were found by police in southern Mexico over the weekend. The remains of […] Read More >

Mexico Holds Elections In 14 States In Wake Of Violence

Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexicans went to the polls Sunday in 14 of the country’s 31 states to elect governors and mayors after a campaign season marred […] Read More >

In Northern Mexico, Gunmen Attack Rehabilitation Clinic; Political Rally Turns Violent In The South

Today in Latin America Top Story — A wave of violence swept over Mexico this weekend, leaving at least 11 people dead and more injured in two separate attacks. In […] Read More >