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Paseo de Santa Lucia: Monterrey

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Mexico High Court Allows Drug Extradition to U.S., Reforma Says

Mexico High Court Allows Drug Extradition to U.S., Reforma Says Mexico may send its citizens to stand trial abroad where a life sentence is possible, opening the door for extradition of drug traffickers sought by the U.S., the Supreme Court ruled, according to daily Reforma. The court previously held Mexico couldn't grant U.S. extradition requests for alleged drug traffickers because the life sentences they faced violated the Mexican constitution. The court yesterday ruled that Mexican judges can impose multiple sentences that are effectively no different from a life sentence in the U.S., making extradition permissible, Reforma said. Convicted drug traffickers

Alameda Central [Historic District] : Mexico City

Alameda Central [Historic District] : Mexico City Alameda Central is a downtown oasis of greenery, fountains and statuary. The imposing Palacio de Bellas Artes, a performing arts venue and a must-see for its art-deco interior, is next to the park. In the part of the Centro Historico between Alameda Central and the Zocalo are several impressive buildings and museums, including the Palacio de Iturbide (an Italian baroque palace), Casa de Azulejos (the House of Tiles), the Correo Central (the lovely main post office), the Museo Nacional de Arte (a grand building with Mexican art exhibits) and Museo de Franz Mayer (religious

Protesters set up barricades in Mexico City

Protesters set up barricades in Mexico City Thousands of protesters set up barricades along Mexico Citys central thoroughfare Sunday night hours after the largest demonstration in Mexicos history filled the main square in support of leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obradors election challenge. Police made no effort to intervene as the protesters set up tents and blocked traffic, apparently in response to Lopez Obradors call for the establishment of 47 permanent assemblies to press his claims of fraud in the July 2 elections. Lopez Obrador lost the vote to conservative Felipe Calderon by less than 1 percent of 41 million ballots cast.

Mexico City : State of Mexico

Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México) is the federal capital of, and largest city in, Mexico. It geographically spans the north portion of the Distrito Federal ("D.F."), although the metropolitan area extends to the state of México to the north of the Federal District, and to the state of Hidalgo. According to government statistics Mexico City is the largest most populous conurbation in North America, and third in the world, after Tokyo, and Sao Paulo, with approximately 22.1 million people. Though its urban area is the third most populous in the world, what is officially known as Mexico City (under

Mexico’s Lopez Obrador Slips in Polls; Maintains Lead

Mexico's Lopez Obrador Slips in Polls; Maintains Lead Former Mexico City Mayor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the frontrunner in presidential opinion polls for more than two years, slipped in two surveys released today while maintaining his lead over rivals. Lopez Obrador, of the Party of the Democratic Revolution, led a nationwide poll taken by Reforma newspaper with 38 percent of likely voters saying they would choose him if elections were ``held today,'' down from 39 percent in January, Reforma said. The presidential election is this July. ``I don't think this changes the base-case scenario that Lopez Obrador will win,'' said

Andromeda Divers: Cabo San Lucas

Andromeda Divers Paseo del Pescador y Playa El Medano Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Attraction Type: Things to do

Mexico election race turns as conservative surges

Mexico election race turns as conservative surges Mexicos ruling party presidential candidate appears to be pulling away from his leftist rival after aggressive TV ads propelled his dramatic surge in an election race being fought on economic policies. A closely watched poll in the Reforma newspaper on Wednesday showed Felipe Calderon, a conservative, with 40-percent support among probable voters and his left-wing challenger Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador trailing at 33 percent. Lopez Obrador, a former Mexico City mayor who promises to put the poor first, had been Mexicos most popular politician for three years and was the clear election front-runner until

Thacher Proffitt Announces Mexico City Office Relocation

Thacher Proffitt Announces Mexico City Office Relocation Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP, a 150- year-old law firm, today announced the relocation of its Mexico City office to Paseo Tamarindos, Colonia Bosques de las Lomas. The relocation is one of many highlights in the firm's substantial growth. "The Torre Arcos is one of the most prestigious addresses in Mexico City," said Boris A. Otto, Office Managing Partner. "We chose this location because after six years we outgrew our previous accommodations. The new space will provide sufficient room to meet our goals for continued expansion." Paul D. Tvetenstrand, Chairman and Managing Partner, noted, "This expansion

Mexico City mayor’s last speech a platform for next move

Mexico City mayor's last speech a platform for next move Mexico City's popular leftist mayor bid farewell to the city's 9 million residents yesterday during a rousing state of the city address that set the stage for his campaign to become Mexico's next president. With a wave and a thumbs-up sign to a cheering crowd, Mayor Andrés Manuel López Obrador stepped down from the job that thrust him into the national spotlight five years ago and made him the leading candidate for the 2006 presidency. "I am going to fight together with many Mexicans, women and men, for a true transformation of