Category: North America
October 10, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Former Monterrey Mayor Arrested For Corruption; Alleged Ties To Casino Fire
The former mayor of the violent Mexican city of Monterrey was arrested Sunday for alleged irregularities in public works during his time in office between 2006 and 2009. Adalberto Madero […] Read More >
October 10, 2011 > Staff
Eric Holder To Face Congressional Subpoena For Operation Fast And Furious
Today in Latin America Top Story — Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) told Fox News Sunday that the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will subpoena Attorney General Eric Holder and […] Read More >
October 5, 2011 > Staff
Motive In Killing Of Two Female Mexican Journalists Ruled A Robbery
Today in Latin America Top Story — The motive behind the killing of two female Mexican journalists found naked and bound back in September was ruled a robbery by Mexico […] Read More >
October 5, 2011 > Roque Planas
Immigration Reform Advocates Announce DREAM Act Scholarships In New York
NEW YORK – The New York Immigration Coalition and the Fund for Public Advocacy launched a scholarship program Monday night aimed at undocumented students that would be eligible for the […] Read More >
October 4, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Documents Claim U.S. Attorney General Holder Knew About “Fast and Furious” In 2010
New documents suggest that United States Attorney General Eric Holder knew about the botched gun-tracing operation to Mexico known as Fast and Furious in July 2010, contradicting his statements to […] Read More >
October 4, 2011 > Staff
Obama Sends Free Trade Agreements With Colombia & Panama To Congress
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama sent free trade agreements (FTA) with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress Monday, ending months of partisan negotiations and […] Read More >
October 3, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Mexico: Two Severed Heads Found Near Defense Ministry In Capital
The decapitated heads of two men were found near Mexico’s Defense Ministry in Mexico City on Monday along with a note attributing the killings to the “Hand with Eyes” drug […] Read More >
October 3, 2011 > Staff
Mexico: Zetas & Sinaloa Cartels Dominate Drug War
Today in Latin America Top Story — Five years after Mexican President Felipe Calderón launched his war against the country’s drug traffickers, two cartels have come to dominate Mexico’s drug […] Read More >
September 29, 2011 > Staff
Judge Upholds Key Parts of Alabama’s HB 56 Immigration Law
Today in Latin America Top Story — In a striking blow to immigration activists, a U.S. federal judge Wednesday upheld key parts of a controversial Alabama law aimed at stemming […] Read More >
September 27, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Wife Of Mexican Drug Lord “El Chapo” Guzmán Gives Birth In U.S.
The wife of the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel and Mexico’s most wanted man gave birth to twin girls at a hospital in northern Los Angeles County last month, according […] Read More >