mexico

  1. rhughe13

    ILL IMM Alabama Gov Kay Ivey is sending troops to US-Mex Border

    https://www.alreporter.com/2023/10/06/ivey-announces-alabama-is-sending-troops-to-the-southern-border/ Gov. Kay Ivey is sending troops to the U.S.-Mexico border This is the third time Ivey has announced she will send troops to the southern border. By Patrick Darrington Published on October 6...
  2. Melodi

    INTL Drug cartels attack enemies and spread terror with weaponized drones in US, Mexico

    OK, now it is really time to start calling these guys "Warlords" because that is what they are...and this is a whole new level and it won't (and isn't) just staying in Mexico either. Although I do love the name (even of an Enemy) that is "Lord of the Sky" or in Spanish would literally be "Lord...
  3. Melodi

    INTL Mexico City metro overpass collapses, killing 15 [now 23 dead]

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-56977129 Mexico City metro overpass collapses, killing 15 Published19 minutes ago Share media captionEmergency crews attended the collapse late on Monday at the Olivos station on the metro's 12 Line At least 15 people have been killed and dozens...
  4. Melodi

    SCI One of Mexico's most active volcanoes has unleashed two enormous enormous eruptions

    TagsMEXICO POPOCATÉPETL VIDEO VOLCANO One of Mexico's most active volcanoes has unleashed two enormous eruptions The Popocatépetl volcano sent an enormous pillar of ash and smoke two kilometers into the air. 5 hours ago 14,866 Views 13 Comments Share65 Tweet Email2 Popocatépetl, file...
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    GOV/MIL Drone activity by drug cartels surges on San Diego's border with Mexico

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/drone-activity-by-drug-cartels-surges-on-san-diegos-border-with-mexico Drone activity by drug cartels surges on San Diego's border with Mexico by Anna Giaritelli | October 31, 2018 06:44 PM...
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    INTL Mexico General Election 2018

    Considering the importance of the outcome I figured I'd start the thread now...HC For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... https://www.wsj.com/articles/mexicos-election-is-in-play-1529862690 OPINION THE AMERICAS Mexico’s Election Is in Play The leftist López Obrador leads...
  7. H

    OP-ED U.S.-fueled Instability in Mexico and the Case for a North American Economic and Security Community

    Hummm...I was going to post this into the new WoW thread but considering all of the ramifications of such a proposal as well as the claims and charges (which considering the CFR links of the author aren't that surprising) I figured it deserved its own thread...HC For links see article...
  8. H

    OP-ED Solving the Opioid National Security Crisis

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2017/08/27/solving_the_opioid_national_security_crisis_112158.html Solving the Opioid National Security Crisis By Jacob J. Kim August 27, 2017 Opioid addiction in the United States has quickly...
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    INTL Crime/Intl - Mexican soldiers seize 140 pounds of fentanyl at US border

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... https://www.yahoo.com/news/mexican-soldiers-seize-140-pounds-fentanyl-us-border-132705903.html Mexican soldiers seize 140 pounds of fentanyl at US border Associated Press • August 22, 2017 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Soldiers in northern...
  10. H

    GOV/MIL Border Agents Took At Least $15 Million in Bribes in the Last 10 Years

    Hummm...... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://tpr.org/post/border-agents-took-least-15-million-bribes-last-10-years#stream/0 Border Agents Took At Least $15 Million in Bribes in the Last 10 Years By MICHAEL MARKS • 4 HOURS AGO Texas Standard Originally...
  11. H

    ALERT Mexican president urges North American integration after Brexit-NAFTA Meeting

    Should have figured this was coming..... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/mexican-president-urges-north-american-integration-after-brexit/ar-AAhGri6?ocid=spartanntp Mexican president urges North American integration after Brexit...
  12. H

    ENVR Earthquake shakes southern Mexico, felt in capital; Magnitude 6.0

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mexico-quake-idUSKCN0ZD2TF Technology | Mon Jun 27, 2016 5:02pm EDT Related: World, Environment Earthquake shakes southern Mexico, felt in capital: Reuters witness A 6.0 magnitude earthquake...
  13. H

    OP-ED Why it’s time for the U.S. to pull the plug on Mexico - Dallas Morning News

    Hummm..... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/columnists/dmn-contributors-network/20160428-why-its-time-for-the-u.s.-to-pull-the-plug-on-mexico.ece Why it’s time for the U.S. to pull the plug on Mexico By JOHN M. ACKERMAN...
  14. H

    BRKG "El Chapo" Recaptured in Mexico.

    Being reported now on Fox News....More to come.
  15. H

    ALERT Magnitude-5.5 earthquake shakes Mexican capital

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://apnews.myway.com/article/20151123/lt--mexico-earthquake-405b2ea2bd.html Magnitude-5.5 earthquake shakes Mexican capital Nov 23, 4:52 PM (ET) By KATHERINE CORCORAN MEXICO CITY (AP) — An earthquake rattled central Mexico on...
  16. H

    WEATHER Patricia now a powerful Category Four hurricane off Mexico (Update now Cat 5)

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/patricia-now-a-powerful-category-four-hurricane-off-mexico/article/447312 Patricia now a powerful Category Four hurricane off Mexico By AFP 1 hour ago in Environment Patricia grew into an...
  17. Seeker

    HEALTH The Maybe ONE Advantage to Living Near the Border - Dental Care in Mexico

    Facing rising dental costs, seniors head to Mexico By ASTRID GALVAN Associated Press LOS ALGODONES, Mexico (AP) -- Mark Bolzern traveled 3,700 miles to go to the dentist. The 56-year-old Anchorage, Alaska, native left home this spring, made a pit stop in Las Vegas to pick up a friend, and kept...
  18. H

    POL Ruling party leads, 1st independent wins in Mexico elections (6/8/15)

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://apnews.myway.com/article/20150608/lt--mexico-elections-b9d9353611.html Ruling party leads, 1st independent wins in Mexico elections Jun 8, 1:46 AM (ET) By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO and KATHERINE CORCORAN (AP) Teachers belonging to a...
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    CRIME Robbers take $8.5 million in gold from Mexican mine

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://apnews.myway.com/article/20150408/lt--mexico-gold_theft-ecbed881a0.html Robbers take $8.5 million in gold from Mexican mine Apr 8, 12:44 AM (ET) MEXICO CITY (AP) — Canada-based McEwen Mining Inc. says armed robbers took $8.5...
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    OP-ED Watch Out, America: Mexico May Be the Next Failed State

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://nationalinterest.org/feature/watch-out-america-mexico-may-be-the-next-failed-state-12142 Watch Out, America: Mexico May Be the Next Failed State Drugs, corruption and vigilantes. Should America be scared? Ted Galen Carpenter...
  21. J

    INTL Mexico's siege in Michoacan 12/09-10

    Mexico is undergoing another cyclical peak in it’s war w/cartels. From the Borderland Beat site: Please watch this 7 min. video first to see the multi vehicle fire damage and blockades over many miles, unbelievable war zone: For discussion only please see site at title embed for further...
  22. J

    INTL Alejo Garza 77 Mexican Hero defends his property to his death

    My heart goes out to this senior citizen of Mexico: Alejo Garza who took a stand to defend his property from a drug cartel, may he forever live in the mind of all who draw a line in the sand against oppression and crime. My hero. http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=379548&CategoryId=14091
  23. J

    News from South of the Border 9/1 ...

    There is a good thread going on over on main: Disaster portends in Mexico...gonna be bad for us. Couple of new stories yesterday from Juarez, don't know if they are related, too confusing with the lousy translation from google: For discussion only see here for details And another that is...
  24. J

    News from South of the Border 8/23

    As promised, all three reports are from Blogdelnarco.com First report: Cuantro young and decapitated, and no genitals, hung from a bridge in Cuernavaca This weekends discovery of 4 mulated men hanging from bridge in Tabachines, Cuernavaca, MX. See map below. Second report: 19 bodies found in...
  25. J

    8/16 News from south of the border ...

    Fair use applies see source Follow Yahoo! News (file photo)
  26. J

    BLOG 'Blog del Narco' gives inside data on Mexican drug war

    Came across this today from our local paper, I have skimmed the site El Blog del Narco, however, have not studied it. I really don't want to see the gory details of beheadings or coercive interrogations. So proceed at your own peril and discretion. The blog is written in spanish with a...
  27. J

    WTF?!? Calderon speaks from both side of his mouth at the same time

    Or is he flushing out cartel controlled politicians? Then two days later ...
  28. J

    8/10 News from south of the border ...

    El Paso Times: **** Pimps force Mexican women into prostitution in U.S.** Tenancingo, Mex., Mex. -- In this impoverished town in central Mexico, a sinister trade has taken root: Entire extended families exploit desperation and lure hundreds of unsuspecting young Mexican women to the United...
  29. J

    Mexican official charged with aiding drug dealing

    Oh surprise surprise ... not! :rolleyes: Posted at 11:42 AM on Friday, Jul. 23, 2010 By ELLIOT SPAGAT - Associated Press Writer Read more: http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/07/23/2016549/mexican-official-charged-with.html?storylink=mirelated#ixzz0uYVTELXV
  30. J

    7/12 News from south of border=recommend read

    Very informative report today, don't miss the last one.
  31. J

    Dispatch: Mexican Cartels' Money Movement

    I sub to Stratfor (fee based), so don't know if this vid link will work, I'm assuming this is OK to post.
  32. J

    7/8/10 New from South of the Border/nafbpo

    Posted: 08 Jul 2010 08:12 AM PDT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FORMER BORDER PATROL OFFICERS Visit our website: http://www.nafbpo.org Foreign News Report The National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers (NAFBPO) extracts and condenses the material that follows from Mexican and Central and...
  33. J

    News from south of the border ...

    Everyday it becomes more apparent Central America has become a failed state that threaten the US past, present, and future. Interesting point in the last story on this report is how Mexico treats it's IAs, in comparison to what they demand of US and in particular Arizona.
  34. dstraito

    POL Obama In Mexico, Last Time Swine Flu started

    I may not be remembering this correctly but didn't the Swine Flu really get started the last time O-Man was in Mexico? I wonder what's coming our way this time? Obama to meet with Mexican, Canadian leaders http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/10/obama.mexico/index.html MEXICO CITY, Mexico...
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    CRISIS Dispatches from Mexico

    I thought I'd set this thread up for those who know people in Mexico or have found websites/blogs in which personal stories have been mentioned. I'm sure a grand total of zero of us trust the information given by the Mexican authorities which, right now, are more likely to be trying to stop a...
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