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Should airport shooting scare travelers?updated: Tue Jun 26 2012 19:57:00

While Mexico's drug wars have ravaged some regions and claimed thousands of lives, most of the country's tourist sites have remained relatively unscathed.

3 police killed in Mexico City airport shootingupdated: Mon Jun 25 2012 22:56:00

Gunmen opened fire on federal police officers at Mexico City's international airport Monday, killing three, officials said.

Volcanic activity recorded at mountain near Mexico Cityupdated: Tue Apr 17 2012 17:08:00

Scientists recorded continuing volcanic activity Tuesday in Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano, which sits just southeast of Mexico City and its more than 19 million residents.

Pope's visit overshadowed by predecessor's legacy in Mexicoupdated: Thu Mar 22 2012 12:43:00

It was an exciting day for Laura Dominguez and her 11-year-old daughter Paulina.

Pope overshadowed by predecessorupdated: Thu Mar 22 2012 12:43:00

A papal visit to Mexico is likely to be overshadowed by the previous pope. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

5 cops killed in Mexican ambushupdated: Tue Jan 24 2012 07:42:00

Five Mexican police officers and one civilian were killed in a shootout in a town southeast of Mexico City, the state-run Notimex news agency reported, citing officials.

Is Mexico City safe from drug cartel war -- or the next target?updated: Tue Jan 17 2012 15:02:00

Near the ruins of an ancient Aztec temple, a woman shouting into a microphone claims Mexican society is crumbling.

At least 2 killed in Mexico earthquakeupdated: Sun Dec 11 2011 12:04:00

A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit southern Mexico on Saturday night, killing two people and startling residents as far away as Mexico City, state media reported.

Mexican minister who fought drug cartels killed in crashupdated: Fri Nov 11 2011 22:28:00

As Mexican President Felipe Calderon mourned the loss of his top minister in the nation's war against drug cartels, he pledged that the investigation into Friday's helicopter crash that killed the Cabinet member and all seven others aboard would be transparent and timely.

US Airways flight attendant found dead in Mexico City hotelupdated: Sat Oct 29 2011 21:56:00

A US Airways flight attendant was found dead in his hotel room in Mexico City, company spokeswoman Tina Swail said Saturday.

Two-year marriages proposed in Mexicoupdated: Tue Oct 04 2011 15:07:00

A bill introduced in Mexico City would allow "no-fault divorces" after two years of marriage. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

Mexican legislator proposes 2-year marriage dissolution optionupdated: Tue Oct 04 2011 15:07:00

"Until death do us part" is what generations of couples have vowed at the altar. But a legislator in Mexico City wants to give people a much shorter option.

2 severed heads found in Mexican capitalupdated: Mon Oct 03 2011 20:45:00

Authorities found two severed heads along a highway in Mexico City on Monday morning, the city's attorney general said.

Two journalists found dead in Mexico Cityupdated: Thu Sep 01 2011 22:39:00

The apparently strangled bodies of two women who worked for a weekly newsmagazine in Mexico City were found Thursday morning in a suburb south of the city, officials said.

Bodies of 11 found outside Mexico Cityupdated: Sat Jul 09 2011 08:14:00

The bodies of 10 men and a woman were found Friday afternoon on the eastern outskirts of Mexico City, a Valle de Chalco municipal government official said in a statement.

Prosecutor describes sexual exploitation in Mexico Cityupdated: Sat Jul 02 2011 01:38:00

On an historic street just four blocks from the National Palace in Mexico City, scantily clad women marched in a circle for 12 hours a day, advertising and selling themselves for money they would never see.

Study finds 'alarming' human trafficking figures in Mexico's capitalupdated: Fri May 27 2011 11:15:00

While an estimated 10,000 women are victims of human trafficking in Mexico's capital, there were only 40 investigations of the crime and three convictions in the city last year, according to a report issued this week.

8 dead in Mexico City suburb attackupdated: Sun Feb 13 2011 22:09:00

Gunmen killed eight people in a drive-by attack on the outskirts of Mexico City, the state news agency reported Sunday.

Judge orders release of Mexican singer accused of rapeupdated: Thu Jan 27 2011 15:29:00

A judge ordered the release Thursday of a popular Mexican singer accused of raping a teenager on grounds that not enough evidence existed for trial, state media said.

Mayors sign global pact to tackle urban emissionsupdated: Tue Dec 07 2010 09:14:00

Mayors from around the world have signed a voluntary pact committing them to reduce urban greenhouse gas emissions at a climate summit in Mexico City.

Boosting cities' green economiesupdated: Tue Dec 07 2010 09:14:00

Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta, BC, Canada, on reducing carbon emissions by promoting green jobs.

Mayors to take lead at climate summitupdated: Mon Nov 15 2010 11:50:00

City mayors from all over the world will be attending the World Mayors Summit on Climate in Mexico City later this month to pledge their commitment to combating global warming.

Electrical station explosion in Mexico injures 12updated: Thu Nov 11 2010 13:09:00

An explosion Thursday at a Mexican electrical substation injured 12 people, most of them firefighters or other rescue personnel, the state-run news agency reported.

Mexico City's stylish new venuesupdated: Tue Nov 09 2010 07:42:00

The latest offerings in Mexico's capital are bringing an extra dose of style south of the border.

Mexico City woos same-sex honeymoonersupdated: Tue Aug 31 2010 03:35:00

As more governments approve same-sex marriage laws, officials here are hoping to attract a growing part of the tourism market: gay honeymoons.

Man shot dead by police after Mexico City chaseupdated: Mon Aug 30 2010 20:46:00

A man was shot and killed by elements of the Mexican federal police Monday afternoon after a chase on one of the busiest beltways in Mexico City, state-run news agency Notimex reported.

Mexican high court upholds adoptions by same-sex couplesupdated: Mon Aug 16 2010 17:59:00

Mexico's Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a law allowing for adoption by gay couples in Mexico City is legal.

Mexican Supreme Court upholds gay marriage lawupdated: Thu Aug 05 2010 20:34:00

Mexico's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Mexico City law that legalized same-sex marriage. In an 8-2 vote, the high court found the law, which went into effect in March, constitutional.

Study: Nearly 1.3 million Mexicans in capital don't have running waterupdated: Wed Aug 04 2010 19:13:00

Nearly 1.3 million Mexican residents don't have running water in Mexico City, the nation's capital, a university study has revealed.

Major Mexican wildlife trafficker arrested, officials sayupdated: Tue Jul 06 2010 13:14:00

Mexican federal authorities say they have arrested a major trafficker of animals in danger of extinction and confiscated 196 birds and other wildlife.

Southern Mexico rattled by earthquakeupdated: Wed Jun 30 2010 06:08:00

A strong earthquake hit southern Mexico's Oaxaca state early Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Mexican father confesses to killing children, prosecutors sayupdated: Wed Jun 09 2010 16:14:00

A Mexican father who said his two young children had been kidnapped -- and later told authorities he had sold them to pay a debt -- confessed after their bodies were found that he had killed them, prosecutors say.

Photos of the dead fuel Mexican tabloidupdated: Wed Jun 09 2010 11:27:00

Snapping photos of the dead is all in a day's work for a Mexican photographer. Discretion advised. Go to VBS.TV for more.

Gruesome photos are Mexican magazine's specialtyupdated: Wed Jun 09 2010 11:27:00

I've seen very few dead people in my life. I saw my grandparents and a few friends who passed away, but all of them looked peaceful resting in their coffins. But I had never seen murdered people until recently: lying on the sidewalk, face-down in puddles of their own blood.

Authorities say Mexican man gave away children to pay off debtupdated: Mon Jun 07 2010 09:52:00

The words Javier Covarrubias Gonzalez used to describe the violent kidnapping of his two young children were so vivid that his neighbors and police combed the streets to find them.

An insider's guide to Mexico Cityupdated: Fri Apr 30 2010 08:28:00

Mexico City, the country's capital, is one of the world's important cultural centers -- showcasing Latin America's rich history and traditions.

5 couples in Mexico City inaugurate same-sex marriage lawupdated: Thu Mar 11 2010 23:36:00

Five gay and lesbian couples were married in Mexico City on Thursday, the first such ceremonies since a law went into effect this month legalizing same-sex marriage in the Mexican capital.

Mexico City law allowing same-sex unions takes effectupdated: Thu Mar 04 2010 16:26:00

A law allowing same-sex weddings took effect Thursday in Mexico City, one day after the second same-sex marriage was performed in Argentina.

Mob action in Mexico City concerns interior secretaryupdated: Fri Feb 26 2010 10:58:00

Mexico's interior secretary is expressing concern over a mob action in Mexico City that left dozens of police officers injured.

Mexico City legalizes same-sex marriage, adoptionsupdated: Tue Dec 22 2009 17:11:00

Mexico City, one of Latin America's largest metropolises, on Monday legalized same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex couples.

107 slave laborers freed in Mexico Cityupdated: Fri Dec 04 2009 18:35:00

Mexican authorities have freed 107 indigenous people who officials say were being held as slave laborers in a Mexico City factory disguised as a drug rehabilitation center.

Mexico City bans stores from distributing plastic bagsupdated: Wed Aug 19 2009 17:47:00

Mexico City's thousands of stores went green Wednesday, as amended ordinances on solid waste now outlaw businesses from giving out thin plastic bags that are not biodegradable.

Your city on My City_My Lifeupdated: Mon Jul 06 2009 12:42:00

In June we asked you which city you would like to see featured on the My City_My Life show, and you wrote to us with lots of ideas. They ranged from European capitals such as London, to distinct cultural hubs of South America, like Mexico City.

Anxiety in Mexico Cityupdated: Thu Jun 11 2009 13:26:00

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta provides a close-up view of the anxiety inside and outside one of Mexico City's biggest hospitals.

Mexico shaken by quakeupdated: Fri May 22 2009 19:18:00

People stream out of buildings onto the streets after Mexico City is hit by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake.

Earthquake hits Mexico Cityupdated: Fri May 22 2009 19:18:00

A moderately strong earthquake rocked Mexico City on Friday afternoon, shaking the earth in the sprawling capital.

Mexico City businesses reopen, but international fears persistupdated: Wed May 06 2009 23:14:00

All businesses in Mexico City can reopen Thursday after almost a week of closures due to concerns over swine flu, said Mexico City Press Office spokesman Salvador Macías.

Mexican citizens to return from Chinaupdated: Tue May 05 2009 03:06:00

The Mexican and Chinese governments sent chartered flights to each other's countries on Tuesday to pick up their respective nationals stranded or quarantined because of the global swine flu outbreak.

China quarantine measuresupdated: Tue May 05 2009 03:06:00

CNN's John Vause investigates allegations China is rounding up tourists simply because they have Mexican passports.

'Patient Zero' believed foundupdated: Fri May 01 2009 20:48:00

Mexican officials focus on a young boy confirmed to be infected with swine flu in Mexico. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.

Earliest case of swine flu tucked away in Mexico, officials sayupdated: Fri May 01 2009 20:48:00

Tucked away in this small mountain village, off a dusty road flanked by pig farms, is where the earliest case of swine flu -- a virus spreading globally -- was confirmed.

Swine flu fears stalk the living and the dead in Mexico Cityupdated: Fri May 01 2009 18:39:00

A killer bug is spreading like wildfire.

Tough times in Mexicoupdated: Fri May 01 2009 18:39:00

CNN's Karl Penhaul show how the whole country has shut down because of swine flu.

Swine flu fears grip Mexicoupdated: Thu Apr 30 2009 10:49:00

Fear and skepticism on the streets of Mexico have led to panic buying and deep suspicions about the government.

Authorities take no chancesupdated: Thu Apr 30 2009 10:49:00

Medics take no chances with killer virus, as authorities cordon homes of the dead. CNN's Karl Penhaul reports.

Swine flu cases increaseupdated: Sat Apr 25 2009 00:37:00

The eighth case of swine flu has been discovered in San Diego. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.

Mexico train collision injures 50 near capitalupdated: Sun Apr 19 2009 02:19:00

At least 50 people were injured late Saturday night when two trains collided just outside Mexico City, authorities said.

Truckers protest fuel prices in Mexico Cityupdated: Tue Feb 24 2009 13:35:00

Hundreds of Mexican truckers and transport drivers converged on the capital Tuesday to hold slow-speed caravans in protest of high diesel prices and other concerns, the state-run news agency said.

Water cutbacks on tap for Mexico Cityupdated: Sat Jan 31 2009 01:01:00

Five million residents in Mexico City and its metro area could soon start feeling the effects of water cutbacks imposed Friday due to drought conditions.

Turtle hatchlings head for seaupdated: Sun Nov 02 2008 22:54:00

Thousands of turtle hatchlings begin their journey into the sea from the Puerto Arista sea turtle sanctuary in Mexico.

Arrests in kidnap, killing of 14-year-old boy in Mexicoupdated: Mon Sep 08 2008 22:16:00

Police have detained five people suspected in the kidnapping and killing of a 14-year-old boy in Mexico City, a crime that has sparked nationwide outrage, the city prosecutor said Monday.

Time.com: Mexico Court Upholds Legal Abortionupdated: Thu Aug 28 2008 20:50:00

Mexico's Supreme Court upheld the capital's abortion law Thursday, setting a precedent for the rest of the country that could inspire other Latin American cities

Rise in Mexican kidnappingsupdated: Wed Aug 13 2008 16:55:00

The high-profile kidnapping and murder of a boy in Mexico City has shocked the nation. CNN's Harris Whitbeck reports.

'Every day, there are more and more kidnappings'updated: Wed Aug 13 2008 16:55:00

Pedro Galindo says that when his kidnappers chopped off one of his fingers, the pain was excruciating; he felt every second of the process.

Time.com: A Den of Sin or a Beacon of Liberty? updated: Thu Jul 24 2008 16:00:00

Conservatives are up in arms over Mexico City legalizing abortion and same-sex unions. But leftist politicians believe the government's social conservatism could be its downfall

Mexico City police chief quits after deadly raidupdated: Tue Jul 08 2008 20:41:00

Mexico City's police chief resigned Tuesday in the wake of a June 20 nightclub raid that sparked a stampede that killed 12 people.

Police blamed in club stampedeupdated: Wed Jun 25 2008 22:43:00

Mexico City Police accused of causing teen deaths in a botched disco club raid. CNN's Harris Whitbeck reports.

Precinct commander charged in nightclub raidupdated: Wed Jun 25 2008 22:43:00

The man who oversaw the police raid on a Mexico City nightclub on Friday during which 12 people were killed was charged with 12 counts of homicide, prosecutors said.

10 trampled to death in Mexico Cityupdated: Sat Jun 21 2008 00:12:00

Ten people were fatally trampled Friday night during a raid on a nightclub in northern Mexico City, police said.

Fortune: Tequila scion travels wellupdated: Wed May 28 2008 11:51:00

Growing up, Juan Domingo Beckmann knew he was destined to enter the family business. His ancestors had been making tequila for more than 200 years, ever since Charles IV of Spain granted patriarch José Antonio de Cuervo the first commercial license to produce the liquor in 1795.

Earthquake rattles Mexico Cityupdated: Sun Apr 27 2008 22:05:00

A moderate earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck southwestern Mexico on Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Mexico City finds a green sideupdated: Sun Mar 16 2008 23:40:00

Hoping to repair its tarnished reputation, Mexico City finds new ways to go green. CNN's Harris Whitbeck reports.

'For ladies only' a new stop for Mexico City busesupdated: Wed Feb 13 2008 20:36:00

Buses that carry women only are experiencing a smooth ride with passengers in Mexico's capital.

Places to see before they disappearupdated: Thu Nov 01 2007 12:15:00

When it comes to the following tourist destinations, the trick will be getting there before the wrecking ball does.

Bomb found at Mexico City towerupdated: Thu Aug 30 2007 22:06:00

More than 10,000 people were evacuated Thursday from Latin America's tallest building where police found a small handmade bomb inside a car parked in the garage, authorities said.

SI.com: Whirlwind tour of Lake Nona, Golf Channel and moreupdated: Tue Mar 13 2007 14:05:00

MEXICO CITY -- I am nearing the end of one of the crazier 24-hour stretches of my sportswriting career. Tuesday night I caught a red-eye from Cali to Orlando, proceeding directly from the airport to the swish surroundings of Lake Nona Golf Club for a morning interview with one of the best players in the world, whose identity I'm not at liberty to reveal, at least not yet. Of course, Lake Nona is home to Ernie Els, Henrik Stenson, Retief Goosen, Sergio Garcia, Trevor Immelman, Justin Rose, Ian Poulter and Annika Sorenstam, among others, so it shouldn't be too hard to keep the secret.

SI.com: Spanning the golf worldupdated: Thu Mar 08 2007 11:09:00

MEXICO CITY -- I am nearing the end of one of the crazier 24-hour stretches of my sportswriting career. Tuesday night I caught a red-eye from Cali to Orlando, proceeding directly from the airport to the swish surroundings of Lake Nona Golf Club for a morning interview with one of the best players in the world, whose identity I'm not at liberty to reveal, at least not yet. Of course, Lake Nona is home to Ernie Els, Henrik Stenson, Retief Goosen, Sergio Garcia, Trevor Immelman, Justin Rose, Ian Poulter and Annika Sorenstam, among others, so it shouldn't be too hard to keep the secret.

Money Magazine: Best Places to Vacationupdated: Thu Nov 02 2006 07:43:00

Instead of the typical vacation, consider these more memorable journeys.

Fortune: Letterupdated: Mon Aug 07 2006 00:01:00

CEOs--Their Comparative Value

Rescue plan for trapped UK diversupdated: Tue Mar 23 2004 15:06:00

Divers from the British Royal Navy are set to swim through a flooded cave to try to rescue six British explorers who have been trapped for a week.

Earthquake shakes Mexican resort communityupdated: Wed Dec 31 2003 19:11:00

A moderate earthquake near a coastal resort on the Pacific Ocean jolted the region Thursday and could be felt nearly 200 miles away in Mexico City.

Fortune: The Lobbyist updated: Mon Jun 24 2002 00:01:00

Back from the U.N. conference in Monterrey, touching down in Mexico City. Heard the Distrito has changed. Perhaps. The Camino Real hasn't. Despite some renovation, the place still feels like a live...

Fortune: The Lobbyist updated: Mon Apr 29 2002 00:01:00

It's no big secret that a great hotel is a refuge. But most cities have torment, turmoil--things you need to escape. In San Francisco--so darn cute that I want to pinch its cheeks, HARD--everyone's...

Fortune: NOW HEAR THIS updated: Mon Nov 01 1993 00:01:00

-- MANUEL REYES RETANA, 50, a lawyer and veteran of Mexico City's bloody 1968 riots, on recent antigovernment protests: ''These kids don't know what repression is. They have never been repressed li...

Fortune: WHAT'S POWERING MEXICO'S SUCCESS First, there's the crackdown on corruption -- some business and labor leaders have gone to jailupdated: Mon Feb 10 1992 00:01:00

THE NEWS from Mexico sounds too good to be true. The economy is growing at about 4% a year. Inflation has dropped from 160% a year to less than 20%. Tariffs running as high as 100% during the prote...

Fortune: A TOUGH HUNT FOR OFFICES ABROADupdated: Mon Dec 16 1991 00:01:00

U.S. corporations hoping to profit from economic unity in Europe and freer trade with Mexico must live with higher rents, lower vacancy rates, and fewer deals for space than those offered in overbu...

Money Magazine: Peso power updated: Sat Sep 01 1990 00:01:00

) Q. I love Mexico and its people but, these days, I do not enjoy the tourist traps. Can you list a few inland cities where one can see the real Mexico and not spend a mint? John B. Barnes Boise A....

Fortune: WHY MEXICO IS LOOKING BETTER Because a tough new President is opening the country to private investment. The debt crisis hasn't updated: Mon Jan 15 1990 00:01:00

EMBLEMATIC of the new Mexico that is rebuilding on the ashes of the 1982 debt crisis is a bridge rising from the mud just east of Juarez and spanning the Rio Grande to El Paso. It is one of the fir...

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