2012 Mexican Elections
Mexico's opposition party proposes sweeping energy reform
MEXICO CITY - Mexico's opposition conservative party proposed sweeping energy reform on Wednesday to change the constitution to allow more private investment and promote competition, while the ruling party is expected to present its own plans for an overhaul next week.
Mexican vice admiral ambushed, killed in drug war hot spot
MEXICO CITY - A Mexican vice admiral was killed on Sunday in an ambush on a rural road in the western state of Michoacan, where the president has sent military forces to regain control of areas dominated by waring drug gangs.
Breaking taboo, Mexico government aims to tax food, medicine
MEXICO CITY - Mexico plans to boost its tax coffers by an extra $50 billion a year with an overhaul that aims to extend sales tax coverage, close tax loopholes and could impose charges on capital gains.
Gangs have won parts of troubled Mexican region: president
MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has said that organized crime has gained the upper hand in a violent part of the country, in unusually frank comments about the difficulties his government is facing to subdue powerful drug cartels.
Mexico's conservatives propose 'deep' energy reform, concessions
MEXICO CITY - Leaders of Mexico's opposition conservatives unveiled an outline for a market-friendly energy reform on Thursday, saying it would lure billions of dollars in private investment to the country's struggling oil and gas sector.
Obama says capture of cartel boss shows Mexico serious about drug fight
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that Mexico's capture of the leader of a notorious drug cartel provided reassurance that President Enrique Pena Nieto's commitment to fighting drug trafficking was solid.
Mexico's opposition conservatives prepare energy reform bill
MEXICO CITY - Mexico's opposition conservative party will present its own bill to open up the state-run oil sector to private investment, a top lawmaker said Tuesday, putting pressure on the government to follow suit.
Analysis: Drug kingpin's capture spurs hope Mexico can subdue violent cartels
MEXICO CITY - The dramatic capture of the boss of the Zetas drug cartel provides fresh evidence that Mexican authorities are starting to win their protracted fight against a gang that has done more than any other to stain the country's name with its brutality.
Mexico captures leader of brutal Zetas drug cartel
MEXICO CITY - The Mexican government said on Monday it captured the brutal leader of the Zetas drug cartel in an early-morning raid, marking the biggest victory for President Enrique Pena Nieto in his fight against gang violence. | Video
Angry Latin America wants answers on allegations of U.S. spying
BRASILIA/BOGOTA - Latin American governments urged the United States on Wednesday to be more forthcoming in answering allegations of U.S. spying programs there that have set off a wave of outrage that could damage its standing in the region.
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Mexico's ruling party faces heavy defeat at a presidential election and already is preparing for life in the opposition, where it could help pass economic reforms that it was unable to push through in power. Full Coverage
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