Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Mexico Drug Cartel War -- News Updates September 2, 2009

President Calderon (Photo from BBC)

President Calderon Reports Gains In Mexico Drug Fight -- L.A. Times

A written copy of the state of the nation address is given to Mexico's new Congress, which is likely to show its clout.

Reporting from Mexico City - The Mexican government on Tuesday proclaimed that it was making progress in its war against drug traffickers, in a state of the nation report delivered to a new Congress expected to challenge President Felipe Calderon during his remaining three years in office.

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More News On Mexico's Drug Cartel War

Mexico's Calderón still popular, despite brutal year
-- Christian Science Monitor
Mexican President Vows Continued Attack on Drug Cartels -- Washington Post
US releases $214 million to aid Mexico drug fight -- AP
U.S. anti-drug aid to Mexico reaches $214 million -- Reuters
Cash seizures at U.S. - Mexico border -- Examiner
Mayor of violence-torn Juarez: 'We're at turning point' -- CNN
Four men wanted for 211 murders arrested in Mexico -- Times Of India
Mexican Security Forces Arrest 4 Wanted for 211 Murders -- Latin American Herald Tribune
At least 21 dead after a night of drug-related violence in Mexico -- Herald Sun
Latin America moves to decriminalize drugs -- L.A. Times editorial

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