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Video shows Mexican politician accepting wads of money
Mexican television aired Wednesday a video showing Cancun Mayor Julian Ricalde Magaa accepting cash-filled envelopes. The images surfaced less than three weeks ahead of the July 7 mayoral election in the Caribbean resort city. Ricalde is barred from seeking a second consecutive term, but his PRD party does have a candidate in the race. On the video, which dates from 2010, then-mayor-elect ...
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Mexican police nab one of FBIs 10 most wanted
Police at the Mexican sea resort of Playa del Carmen arrested one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, a former college professor accused of sexually exploiting children. Walter Lee Williams, 64, was nabbed around 8.30 p.m. Tuesday in a coffee shop near a public park, Quintana Roo state Attorney General Gaspar Armando Garcia Torres said during a press conference in Cancun. "At present we ...
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Vast Mayan city discovered in Mexico jungle
Archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown Mayan city in the southeastern state of Campeche, which for its vastness and characteristics is believed to have been a seat of government some 1,400 years ago. A team of experts headed by Slovenian archaeologist Ivan Sprajc has christened the site Chactun, Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History, or INAH, said. "It is one of ...
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10-year-old prodigy to enter Harvard this fall
He's only 10-years old but thanks to an IQ similar to Albert Einstein's, Luis Roberto Ramirez will begin the next school year studying applied quantum physics at Harvard University. "My dream is to create a company and sell my inventions," the boy said on a video aired by the Michoacan Radio and Television System. Ramirez, who lives in Zamora, Michoacan, taught himself English at 5 and is now ...
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Independent Publishing Houses in Mexico Promote Democratization of Books at Annual Fair
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO Gustavo Barr?n, 22, glances at the books on display at the Feria del Libro Independiente, a book fair featuring independent publishing houses in Mexico City, Mexicos capital. While perusing the selection, Barr?n, a university student studying history, holds a book about guerrilla groups in Mexico in the 1970s and the transition to democracy. The publisher is Ce-Acatl, a ...
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US man wanted for child sex abuse held in Mexico
A former college professor in the US who was on the FBI's "10 most wanted" list over allegations of child sex abuse has been arrested in Mexico, officials said. Walter Lee Williams was detained Tuesday, CNN reported. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had put the former university professor on the list for alleged sexual exploitation of children. Williams researched in the field of ...
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Tropical Storm Barry headsforms off Mexican coast
This NOAA satellite image taken Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 10:45 AM EDT shows tropical wave over the Lesser Antilles with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms. Fair weather across the remainder of the Caribbean with a chance of isolated afternoon ...
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Tropical storm heads for Mexican coastal oil installations
By Reuters MEXICO CITY -- Tropical Storm Barry, the second of the Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened as it churned toward Mexico on Wednesday, threatening to bring heavy rains to oil and power installations near the country's Gulf Coast.The Minatitlan oil refinery of state oil monopoly Pemex and the Laguna Verde nuclear power plant, both in Veracruz state, are being monitored closely, ...
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Were all mad for Mexican
This big daddy of the Tex Mex kitchen ticks all the boxes.In its most basic form - a spiced-up mix of minced meat and beans - chilli con carne is straightforward to prepare, economical and can be transformed into a variety of dinners quicker than you can say Speedy Gonzalez. Serve it with rice, wrap it in a burrito, splash it over corn chips for nachos, toast it in a jaffle. Americans, and a few ...
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Mex to the max Agave Mexican Cuisine brings large menu to Orem
Recently opened Agave Mexican Cuisine is located on State Street in Orem but diners could be forgiven for momentarily thinking they were in Texas -- as everything seems way bigger there.For example, we're not sure we've ever encountered larger menus. Once the food started arriving, we noticed that not only were the portions a healthy size, but a couple dishes -- the Mole Poblano and ...
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INSIGHT - Chinese whispers Who wants to bet on the Nicaragua Canal
View Photo Reuters/Reuters - Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega (L) and Wang Jing, chairman of the Hong Kong international company Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co. (HKND Group) celebrate signing a ...
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Confederations Cup Brazil in emotional win over Mexico
FORTALEZA //Brazil, galvanised by a passionate rendition of their national anthem, produced a high-tempo performance in front of their home fans to beat Mexico 2-0 and plant one foot in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup. ...
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Soccer-Italys Prandelli sweats over players fitness
Japan 4-3 in the best game of the competition so far but complained that his players were exhausted and needed more recovery time between matches. "This is an interesting tournament but perhaps there should be more rest days," Prandelli said. "This is a very hot country and the players need more time to get their strength back." Prandelli said he could not even look ahead ...
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Neymar wants safer healthier more honest Brazil
Andre Penner/AP FORTALEZA, Brazil -- Brazil forward Neymar has voiced his support for the protesters who have taken to the streets of Brazil in the last few days to demand less corruption and more spending on health, safety and transport. "I'm Brazilian and I love my country. I have a family and friends who live in Brazil. For that reason, I want a Brazil which is more ...
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Mexico prepares for tropical storm
VERACRUZ, Mexico -- Tropical Storm Barry formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of ...
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PST Neymars goal assist boost Brazil past Mexico
Bookends ofbrilliance from the Confederations Cup’s most talked-about player defined today’s first match in Brazil, with ...
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UPDATE 2-Storm Barry heads for Mexico Gulf coast oil installations
Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:08pm EDT MEXICO CITY, June 19 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Barry, the second of the Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened as it churned toward Mexico on Wednesday, threatening to bring heavy rains to oil and power installations near the country's Gulf coast. The Minatitlan oil refinery of state oil monopoly Pemex and the Laguna Verde nuclear power plant, both in Veracruz ...
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Tropical Storm Barry a little stronger - NHC
Tropical Storm Barry, the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has become a little stronger, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday. The storm was about 55 miles (85 kms) east-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico, ...
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New San Diego-Tijuana Border Crossing Would Charge Toll To Manage Traffic
The planned Otay Mesa II Port of Entry would charge users a toll depending on the traffic at nearby border crossings. California and San Diego authorities expect to begin work by the end of 2013 on what could be the region's first toll-funded border crossing between Mexico and the United ...
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Mexico coach denies strip club visit
Jose Manuel de la Torre has moved to dismiss rumours his Mexico players visited a strip club while on Confederations Cup duty. Reports in Brazil suggested the Mexico squad visited a strip club after their 2-1 loss to Italy on Sunday but their coach has denied the claims. "No. We don't have a report on that. It's not like there's even time to do that," he said. A ...
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Neymar sends Brazil into Confederations Cup semis
Neymar scored a goal and set up another as Brazil overcame Mexico 2-0 and secured their place in the Confederations Cup semifinals.Neymar struck in the ninth minute at the Arena Castelao with a left-footed volley after Hulk's cross was headed clear by Francisco Rodriguez.Former Manchester City striker Jo doubled the lead in second-half stoppage time after Neymar dribbled past two defenders ...
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John McAfee resurfaces as ranting video star mocks McAfee software
John Mcafee, anti-virus software guru, arrives for a news conference outside of the Supreme Court of Justice in Guatemala City, December 4, ...
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Watch Former Professor on FBI Most Wanted List Nabbed in Mexico
A fugitive is behind bars today just one day after being put on the FBI's ten most wanted list Walter -- Williams have been on the run for more than two years wanted for sexual exploitation ...
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Protest-inspired Neymar shines in Brazil win
By Tatiana Ramil FORTALEZA, Brazil (Reuters) - Neymar, inspired by the protest movement which has swept Brazil in the last few days, gave possibly his best performance for his country in a 2-0 win over Mexico in the Confederations Cup ...
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Mexican Roots for Majority of Latinos
Jun 19, 2013 6:19pm Mexican Latinos make up more than two thirds of all Latinos in the United States, according to a new Pew Hispanic report. Of the 51.9 million Latinos living in the United States in 2011, more than 33.5 million trace their family back to Mexico. The report looked at demographic data collected from the 2011 American Community Survey. The report also examined U.S. ...
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Mexico City launches eco-friendly and cash friendly project
Mexico City has joined a global movement that has taken many major city municipalities by storm in recent years, the eco-friendly movement of bicycle-sharing. The city joins the ranks of Montreal, Paris, Barcelona and many other major cities across Europe and the world, such as Beijing in China and Melbourne in Australia. The scheme, once rolled out in its entirety, is expected to play a part in relieving some of the burden on Mexico City’s streets.
Mexico City, the largest and richest city in Mexico, is also one of the worst for traffic jams. A recent study by IMB, the IMB Commuter Pain Study, found Mexico City and Beijing to be the two worst cities in the entire world for traffic jams, ours are among the longest and most frequent with the city getting a score of 99 out of 100 on the commuter pain index, this compared to Stockholm, which scored 15. Read more
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