Human Rights Commission Urges Mexico to Rein in Army

Mexico's National Human Rights Commission has urged the country's President Felipe Calderon to rein in the military following a slew of alleged abuses of civilians by the armed forces. "Mexico Prez Urged to Rein in Army Mexico, Sep 22 (Prensa Latina) The head of Mexico's...

Gang beheadings common in central Mexico (AP)

" VILLA MADERO, Mexico - The drug lords at war in central Mexico are no longer content with simply killing their enemies. They are putting their severed heads on public display. In Michoacan, the home state of President-elect Felipe Calderon, 17 heads have turned up this...

Moderate earthquake rocks Mexico City

"MEXICO CITY - A moderate earthquake rocked central Mexico on Friday, swaying skyscrapers in the capital and frightening residents. Emergency officials said no major damage or injuries were reported." "The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the earthquake had a preliminary...

Mexico's Cartels Escalate Drug War

Gangs enlist militias, whose tactics include beheadings, in battles over smuggling routes.