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IMPORTANTES ARTICULOS DE PRENSA DE LA SEMANA
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, CHIH.- Bombas molotov, armas punzocortantes, droga, dinero y aparatos electrónicos fueron encontrados en celdas del Centro de Reinserción Social número 3 en Ciudad Juárez.
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Los artículos fueron localizados durante un cateo realizado esta semana por 500 elementos de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública de Chihuahua con apoyo del Ejército, la Guardia Nacional, la Fiscalía General del Estado y un helicóptero que sobrevoló el penal.
Apenas el 1 de enero, un comando ingresó al penal para liberar a 30 reos. Durante la irrupción mató a 10 custodios y siete presos más murieron tras un ataque armado.
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Así se despidió Denise Maerker de la conducción del noticiero estelar en Televisa
Antes de ceder la estafeta a Enrique Acevedo, la conductora recordó los momentos “más desafiantes” de su etapa al frente del noticiero “En Punto”Fiscales de EU exigen que se permita evidenciar la riqueza que acumuló García Luna después de 2012El senador Ricardo Monreal abrió ayer la puerta a la ruptura en el seno de Morena, después de culpar a la Jefa de Gobierno, Claudia Sheinbaum, de orquestar los ataques que en su contra dirigió la Gobernadora de Campeche, Layda Sansores.
Horas después de que Sansores asegurara que los Monreal tienen un total de 48 propiedades entre casas y ranchos, el coordinador de la bancada de Morena en el Senado aclaró que su margen de dignidad se agotaba, aunque afirmó que la ruptura “depende de ellos”.
“Cada vez más se agota el espacio de dignidad. En diciembre platicamos, si Dios nos permite la vida, porque no sabe uno, se están muriendo muchos por infarto”, repuso.
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High profile races in Arizona and Georgia are still too close to call on Wednesday—and votes continue to be counted in contests that will determine which party controls the House and Senate.
But, the results are already showing the limits of Donald Trump’s influence with voters. The race for Arizona governor has become surprisingly close, with Trump favorite Kari Lake in danger of losing to Democrat Katie Hobbs. That contest was meant to be a big win for conservative Republicans.
More, HERE.
EN VIVO Elecciones intermedias en EU 2022 minuto a minuto
No son sólo dos fiscalías estatales enfrentadas por la muerte de una mujer. No es sólo la disputa por si se trató de un feminicidio o una broncoaspiración por intoxicación alcohólica. Detrás del doloroso caso de Ariadna Fernanda, hay una pelea por el 2024, tanto por la jefatura de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México como por la Presidencia de la República.
¿Por qué Claudia Sheinbaum salió personalmente a atacar al fiscal de Morelos? Porque el fiscal es enemigo del gobernador Cuauhtémoc Blanco. Y Morena está tratando de seducir a Cuauhtémoc Blanco para que deje la gubernatura en unos meses y se dedique de lleno a hacer campaña en la capital del país con el objetivo de no cedérsela a la oposición, que parece enrachada en la Ciudad.
“El Cuau” ―como se le conoce― es sumamente popular en la Ciudad de México, leyenda del equipo de futbol capitalino América y orgullo de Tepito, el icónico barrio ubicado en la estratégica alcaldía de Cuauhtémoc, que el año pasado le ganó la oposición a Morena.
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Matan a 9 en ataque a un bar de Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato
El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador aseguró una vez que concluya su mandato solicitará su pensión del ISSSTEpara irla llevando en sus gastos, porque –dijo- no tiene dinero.
AMLO ordena a García Vilchis presentar diario la sección "Quién es quién en las mentiras"
En México es Día de Muertos todos los días
El perro de Zacatecas con la cabeza humana colgada en su boca es un símbolo de la degradación absoluta que obliga a cerrar los ojos.
El Mayo y El Chapo tendrán su Museo en Badiraguato
Ni pinturas, esculturas u objetos antropológicos. En Badiraguato, el Ayuntamiento del morenista José Luis López Elenes prevé inaugurar en lo alto de la ciudad un museo que vanaglorie a personajes del narcotráfico que nacieron en esa zona serrana de Sinaloa.
¿Qué hace AMLO antes y después de la mañanera? Esto dicen los correos hackeados por Guacamaya
La agenda se comparte vía correo con los elementos de la Sedena que están encargados de cuidar los movimientos del primer mandatario al interior de Palacio Nacional.
Advierten académicos de la UNAM: Vano injerencismo de la 4T en sucesión de Graue
A un año de que termine el rectorado de Enrique Graue en la UNAM las posibilidades de que López Obrador influya en el nombramiento de su sucesor son remotas.
La razón: entre la comunidad universitaria existe una fuerte “animadversión” contra el presidente debido a los ataques y descalificaciones.
US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of “self defense” rather than a “weapon of mass destruction”.
There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.
More, HERE.
Leonardo Octavio Vázquez Pérez está acusado de delincuencia organizada por sus vínculos con el cartel de Guerreros Unidos
El expresidente mexicano Carlos Salinas de Gortari obtiene la nacionalidad española
El exmandatario solicitó el pasaporte español a través del procedimiento que el Gobierno habilitó para sefardíes o sus descendientes.
Las redes sociales y el populismo han convertido las sedes parlamentarias mexicanas en un circo
La lógica del debate político ya no se sitúa en una polarización ideológica sino emocional y afectiva, donde gana el más estridente y faltón
Intruder seeking U.S. House Speaker Pelosi at her home beats husband with hammer
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Pío López Obrador interpone amparo para evitar que se conozca investigación en su contra
Dos jueces federales se declararon incompetentes para conocer de la demanda de amparo que el hermano del presidente López Obrador interpuso contra la determinación del Inai en la que ordenó a la FGR publicar la carpeta de investigación en su contra.
El presidenteAndrés Manuel López Obrador“destapó” con una lista a 42 “precandidatos del bloque conservador a la Presidencia de la República en 2024”, y sumó al exgobernador de Tamaulipas,Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca.
En su conferencia mañanera de este jueves en Palacio Nacional, López Obrador mencionó a los “precandidatos del bloque conservador”, entre los que se encuentran legisladores, gobernadores, empresarios, periodistas, académicos, dirigentes de organizaciones, otros políticos y hasta el comedianteChumel Torres.
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El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador advirtió que el acuerdo de cooperación para combatir al crimen organizado en el estado que fue anunciado por el gobernador de Zacatecas, David Monreal (Morena) y el embajador de Estados Unidos en México, Ken Salazar, y en que podrían participar agencias estadounidenses como el FBI, la DEA, es ilegal y “no vale”.
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El Rumbo de la Nación EN LAS ENTRAÑAS DEL PODER MILITAR
Amlo promised to take Mexico’s army off the streets – but he made it more powerful
Soon after taking office, Andrés Manuel López Obrador created a new force, the national guard – and handed control of it over to the army
Del Tren Maya a los simpatizantes “de apariencia extranjera”: el asedio constante de la Sedena a los zapatistas
Los correos filtrados de la Sedena han permitido saber que el EZLN es uno de los colectivos más asediados por la inteligencia militar ante su postura de rechazo a las grandes obras y programas del Gobierno
A petición de la FGR, un juez federal canceló 21 de las 83 órdenes de aprehensión que se habían girado contra servidores públicos -militares, 16 de ellos- por su presunta responsabilidad en la desaparición de los 43 normalistas de Ayotzinapa.
Esta extraña maniobra fue realizada por funcionarios de la Fiscalía ajenos al proceso judicial. Ni siquiera le avisaron a la Unidad Especial de Investigación y Litigio que lleva el caso. Entre los exonerados está quien fue comandante del 41 Batallón de Infantería y coordinador del programa Guerrero Seguro, coronel Rafael Hernández Nieto, así como el exfiscal guerrerense Iñaki Blanco Cabrera.
Marginada de los procedimientos judiciales, la Unidad Especial de Investigación y Litigio para el Caso Ayotzinapa (UEILCA) fue pasada por alto por la fiscalía general de la República (FGR) y por un juez federal en la cancelación de órdenes de aprehensión por delincuencia organizada, desaparición forzada y contra la administración de la justicia giradas en contra de 21 servidores públicos, 16 de ellos miembros del Ejército Mexicano.
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Ofrecían militares armas a criminales
Los días en los que Marilyn Monroe comió, bebió y se enamoró en México
Hace 60 años, la icónica actriz visitó varias ciudades mexicanas para irse de vacaciones, agilizar trámites de divorcio y para comprar los muebles de su casa. En su último viaje, tuvo un romance con un cineasta mexicano y brindó con el Indio Fernández mientras era vigilada por el FBI por codearse con comunistas
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Falta de combustible, motivo por el que cayó helicóptero de Marina en recaptura de Caro Quintero
La empresa fabricante de la aeronave tipo Black Hawk le notificó a la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), tras haber revisado y analizado la caja negra del aparato en los Estados Unidos.
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Comando asesina a seis policías, entre ellos al director de la corporación municipal, en Calera
Los agentes se encontraban ejercitándose en una unidad deportiva, ubicada en la cabecera municipal, cuando un grupo de pistoleros irrumpió en el sitio y atacaron a balazos a los policías que se estaban desarmados, informó la Mesa Estatal de Construcción de Paz y Seguridad.
Este miércoles se lleva a cabo la marcha por el Día de Acción Global por el Acceso al Aborto Legal y Seguro
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Vidulfo Rosales, abogado de los padres de los 43: Todo apunta "a la impunidad"
En entrevista, Vidulfo Rosales, abogado de los padres y madres de los 43 de Ayotzinapa, es enfático: a ocho años de la desaparición de los normalistas, el panorama “apunta hacia la impunidad”. Recuerda la promesa hecha por López Obrador, de aclarar el tema en su sexenio.La Sedena "no acepta" que se le vincule con la desaparición de los normalistas
La Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional no está dispuesta a que sus elementos sean vinculados con actividades del crimen organizado, por lo que blindó la defensa de los militares detenidos por el caso Ayotzinapa con abogados particulares que buscarán desligarlos de las acusaciones de desaparición
AMLO y Jorge Ramos, estos han sido sus "encontronazos" sobre cifras de violencia en México
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Con el lanzamiento de artefactos explosivosde fabricación casera y piedras que hirieron a 11 elementos de la Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana de la Ciudad de México (SSC) culminó el mitin organizado por los padres de los 43 normalistas de Ayotzinapa frente a la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), dirigida por Alejandro Gertz Manero.
En una tarjeta informativa, la SSC precisó que se desplegaron efectivos de la Policía Metropolitana, con el fin de realizar el resguardo de las instalaciones y repliegue de personas, lo que generó la agresión.
En consecuencia, 11 policías resultaron lesionados por esquirlas de petardos y con contusiones por golpes en diferentes partes del cuerpo, todos ellos fueron trasladados a un hospital para su valoración médica, donde se encuentran fuera de peligro.
Más, AQUÍ.
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Esta tarde, en el Senado de la República fue retirado el dictamen que propone ampliar hasta el 2028 la presencia de las Fuerzas Armadas en labores de seguridad pública, por lo que regresará a comisiones y de ser necesario, construir un nuevo proyecto.
El Sindicato del Transporte y Cemento (STYC) suspendió desde el lunes el acarreo de material para el acceso vial al Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles por la falta de pagos por parte de la empresa ICA Construcciones.
Apenas en junio del año pasado, la firma recibió un contrato por 690 millones de pesos de Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT), responsable de la obra.
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ESPERAN PAN Y PRD REVERTIR REFORMA EN EL SENADO
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ORDEÑA POLICIA DE CDMX GASOLINA A SUS PATRULLAS
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Pelea FGR predios en Santa Fe con decreto ¡del Porfiriato!
El Paquete Económico 2023 es optimista sobre el crecimiento del PIB en medio de un ambiente global de desaceleración económica, por lo que existe el riesgo de que se recurra a mayor deuda para enfrentar los gastos previstos o realizar recortes presupuestales, advirtió el Centro de Investigación Económica y Presupuestaria (CIEP).
"La preocupación ahora es que el Paquete no incluye estos riesgos del ambiente y la incertidumbre e inestabilidad a nivel global", señaló en conferencia Alejandra Macías, directora ejecutiva del CIEP. José Luis Clavellina, director de investigación del Centro, criticó que se plantea que la economía del País crecerá 3.0 por ciento el próximo año, cuando todos los países muestran una desaceleración a nivel global y mayores tasas de interés.
Tampoco, añadió, se contemplan nuevos gravámenes ni alzas en los aplicados a productos como el tabaco.
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La megaobra del Tren Maya va… aunque sea "a la mala"
En sus prisas por construir el tramo 5 Norte del Tren Maya, la Sedena invadió terrenos privados de Playa del Carmen. Lo hizo sin haber negociado su compra, sin acatar amparos existentes, sin aviso previo… “a la mala”.
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El exalcalde José Luis Abarca es absuelto por la desaparición de los 43 de Ayotzinapa
Fuentes federales confirmaron que el juez Tercero de Distrito en Procesos Penales Federales de Tamaulipas, con sede en Matamoros, señaló que no existen evidencias de la plena responsabilidad del exedil en la desaparición de los estudiantes.
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ENFRENTA MEXICO 85 MILLONES DE INTENTOS DE CIBERATAQUES
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ADVIERTE LA SEDENA CRITICA ‘TENDENCIOSA’
ANABEL HERNÁNDEZ: CONTRACORRIENTE!
El capitán Crespo, el general Cienfuegos y Ayotzinapa
Anabel Hernández García (1971) es una periodista de investigación y escritora Mexicana .
Es considerada una de las mejores periodistas y novelistas de investigación en materia de narcotráfico en México.
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Normalistas atacan la 35 Zona Militar en Chilpancingo; padres de los 43 exigen justicia (Video)
Los padres de los 43 normalistas desaparecidos de Ayotzinapa recordaron, en un mitin, la participación activa de militares en los hechos trágicos de Iguala, registrados el 26 y 27 de septiembre de 2014.
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La Guardia Militar Jaque Mate, por Sergio Sarmiento: MEXICO PUEDE Y DEBE TENER UNA POLICIA FEDERAL CIVIL DE CALIDAD, AUNQUE PARA LOS POLITICOS SEA MAS FACIL ENTREGAR LA TAREA A LOS MILITARES
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NIEGA AMLO PLEITO CON EU POR ENERGIA
El Embajador de Estados Unidos en México,
Ken Salazar, sostuvo este miércoles que, después de recorrer el largo y ancho del país, lamentablemente la violencia e inseguridad permea en muchas de las 32 entidades.
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El 52% de los latinos tiene pensado votar por candidatos demócratas, pero los republicanos han logrado avanzar entre esta población con 13 puntos porcentuales de apoyo adicional con respecto a las elecciones intermedias del 2018.
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Trastocan Coyoacán caravanas de motos:
Advierten vecinos que motociclistas toman las vialidades en las Madrugadas (VIDEO)
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Caen autor intelectual y cómplice de triple homicidio en un despacho de la Roma
Víctor Manuel "N", señalado como posible líder de una célula criminal, fue detenido en Pachuca, Hidalgo; mientras que uno de sus principales colaboradores fue aprehendido en la alcaldía Azcapotzalco, de la CDMX.
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Crime in the United States has been recorded since its founding. Crime rates have varied over time, with a sharp rise after 1900 and reaching a broad bulging peak between the 1970s and early 1990s. After 1992, crime rates began to fall year by year and has since declined significantly.
This trend lasted until 2015, where crime rates began to rise slightly. This reversed in 2018 and 2019, but violent crime increased significantly again in 2020. Despite the increase in violent crime, particularly murders, between 2020 and 2021, the quantity of overall crime is still far below the peak of crime seen in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s, as other crimes such as rape, property crime and robbery continued to decline.
The aggregate cost of crime in the United States remains high, with an estimated value of $4.9 trillion reported in 2021.
More, HERE.
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Mexico’s citizens caught in crossfire as cartels launch attacks across the country
Mexico’s defense secretary deployed the national guard to reinforce a security operation to curb violence in Tijuana.
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Simulacro Nacional: así será en la CDMX
Como cada año, el 19 de septiembre se llevará a cabo el simulacro de un sismo en el país, con el fin de que la población esté preparada, y la Ciudad de México dio a conocer cuáles serán las acciones que se aplicarán
Los cercos virtuales a través de las cámaras de videovigilancia en la Ciudad y el Estado de México han permitido identificar que los robos al transporte público se registran principalmente entre las primeras horas de la mañana y por las noches.
Horarios en donde hay más aglomeración en las paradas de autobús, microbús, vagonetas y camiones, pues la gente sale para iniciar el recorrido hacia la escuela o el trabajo, lo que pone en mayor vulnerabilidad a los usuarios.
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Del consultorio al escenario: el doctor Simi se vuelve una estrella ‘incógnita’ de los conciertos en México
Nada dice más “te amo” que aventar el peluche de un doctor al rostro de tu artista favorito
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Canadian authorities are searching for two men in connection with a mass stabbing Sunday that left at least 10 dead and 15 injured across multiple crime scenes in Saskatchewan in central Canada.
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Authorities have identified the two suspects as Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson, and are advising the public to take appropriate precautions. The pair are believed to be armed and dangerous and traveling in a black Nissan Rogue with a Saskatchewan license plate 119 MPI
More, HERE.
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Interest in Mexico real estate surges with 60% increase in online searches
Among US citizens, it is still the destination of choice for second homes
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Mentiras, supuestos logros en seguridad en Cuarto Informe de AMLO: Causa Común
La organización destacó que se registran 126 mil asesinatos desde el inicio de sexenio hasta julio del 2022
Monreal sitúa como presidente del Senado a Alejandro Armenta después de tres votaciones
Las divisiones de Morena se evidencian en la votación y la oposición regala 52 votos a Monreal como protesta
Cifras de la Cepal: Con AMLO, el PIB ha perdido 47 mil millones de dólares
El excandidato a la dirigencia de Morena desata controversia en redes sociales y se vuelve tendencia
VEN MAS VIOLENCIA Y PEOR ECONOMIA
PLAGIAN Y ASESINAN A MADRE BUSCADORA
Balacera en campo de futbol de Yecapixtla,: 4 muertos y más de 10 lesionados
Una de las víctimas es el exalcalde, Refugio Amaro Luna José
RAUL SALINAS, DE HERMANO A “EJIDATARIO” INCOMODO
PEDRO JOAQUIN COLDWELL DE INVESTIGADO POR LA FGR A BENEFICIADO POR LA 4T
Arremeten jueces contra Presidente
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CON LA LUCHA LIBRE & MUSICA DE QUEEN BUSCAN ATRAER PASAJEROS AL AIFA
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Rancho Vargas: la muerta que sí es la muerta
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Paga depa de 70 mdp; gana $ 228 mil al mes
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Adquiere Enrique Vargas departamento de 70 mdp ¡en Miami!
El diputado panista Enrique Vargas del Villar, quien aspira a ser candidato de la alianza opositora al Gobierno del Estado de México, es dueño de un departamento de 3.5 millones de dólares (unos 70 millones de pesos) en la torre Armani Casa Residences en Miami.
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COMPRA VARGAS CASA EN GANGA ¡A DIFUNTA
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Anaya enlista cinco ‘mentiras’ de AMLO
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I first arrived to Querétaro, Mexico, in 1990 from London, England. Though Querétaro is now one of the fastest-growing and modern cities in the country, at the time it was still a quite a small state capital. I initially worked in some other schools, but after a few years, and on the recommendation of some friends, I applied for a job at the local American school, John. F. Kennedy, and was hired to teach Ecology and Geography in the high school section.
From the beginning, I could tell something was different about this place. While I’d found other private schools I taught at in the area to focus extensively on earnings and customer-satisfaction, JFK kept its focus squarely on the children: their learning and development were clearly the most important outcomes.
My colleagues’ enthusiasm for building a strong school full of happy children was clear, and I was delighted to have been accepted as part of the team. At JFK, I found the perfect balance between the ability to use my creativity in the classroom and a well-balanced, structured curriculum.
While permitting teachers to “do their own thing” in the classroom always seems like a good idea and is quite popular, without a solid framework based on researched best practices, the enthusiasm and popularity of it doesn’t usually result in great academic improvement.
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Cecilia, de 25 años, junto con su madre, excava dentro de una finca de cultivos de maíz y mango en la localidad de Juan José Ríos, al norte de Sinaloa. Busca los cuerpos de sus dos hermanos desaparecidos.
Ambas mujeres han rastreado en Sinaloa, Sonora, Michoacán, Baja California y Jalisco para tratar de encontrarlos. Así han sacado cientos de cuerpos con el colectivo Madres Buscadoras de Sonora.
Escenas como esta se repiten con cada vez mayor frecuencia y en cada vez más sitios: grupos de familiares, con o sin apoyo oficial, recorren predios en busca de una pista, de un rastro de sus desaparecidos.
Al 24 de agosto, sumaban 104 mil 783 los casos incluidos en el Registro Nacional de Personas Desaparecidas y No localizadas, que contiene datos de 1964 a la fecha. De ellas, 34 mil 982 corresponden a este sexenio.
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Y HAYAN FOSA CLANDESTINA EN OBRAS DE TREN MAYA
Una fosa clandestina con los restos de al menos tres cuerpos fue hallada durante las obras de construcción del Tren Maya en Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, dio a conocer Rubén Figueroa, defensor de los derechos humanos.
“Localizaron una fosa clandestina en la zona donde mi hermano fue desaparecido, con restos de al menos tres cuerpos, cuando trabajadores del Tren Maya hacían labores de limpieza, exijo a las autoridades investiguen de manera urgente la identidad de las víctimas”, escribió en su cuenta de Twitter el también director del Proyecto Puentes de Esperanza, que busca a migrantes desaparecidos.
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Contrasta homicidio en la frontera norte
Viven realidades opuestas en materia de seguridad ciudades fronterizas de México y EU
Los habitantes de las principales ciudades fronterizas de México y Estados Unidos viven realidades opuestas en materia de seguridad, pues mientras al norte de la línea divisoria la incidencia más alta es de 11.5 homicidios por cada 100 mil habitantes, al sur supera los 100 casos en ciudades como Juárez y Tijuana.
Una revisión a la situación de 22 de las ciudades hermanas de los dos países, con datos al año 2020, que es el registro más reciente en EU, revela que en ningún caso los habitantes mexicanos gozan de una mejor seguridad que sus vecinos estadounidenses. Los datos oficiales de homicidios en México se han mantenido en los mismos niveles hasta la fecha.
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Aseguran al CJNG vehículos con blindaje artesanal, en Michoacán
En el interior se encontraron 60 cartuchos para fusil, 5 cascos balísticos, 47 porta cargadores, 2 chalecos balísticos
Fijan fianza y sale hija de Alcalde en Texas
Yedishi Moriya Villaseñor, la hija del alcalde de Tacámbaro, Michoacán, el Morenista Artemio Moriya, fue liberada tras el pago de una fianza en el Juzgado del Condado de Webb.
La joven, de 28 años, fue detenida el lunes pasado al intentar cruzar el Puente Internacional Juárez Lincoln, en Laredo, con 248 mil dólares en efectivo y dos armas que no fueron reportadas a las autoridades migratorias.
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Jesús Murillo Karam, autor de la “verdad histórica”, se convirtió en el primer exfuncionario de alto nivel detenido por la agresión contra los normalistas de Ayotzinapa, derivado de las irregularidades con las cuales la entonces PGR, encabezada por él, integró la averiguación previa del caso Iguala.
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La carrera política de Jesús Murillo Karam (Real del Monte, Hidalgo, 1948), exprocurador General de la República y autor de la denominada “verdad histórica” en el caso Ayotzinapa, se inició en la década de 1970, en su estado natal, al amparo del exgobernador Jorge Rojo Lugo.
Desde esa época y durante 15 años, la extinta Dirección Federal de Seguridad (DFS) siguió las actividades públicas y privadas del encargado de esclarecer la desaparición forzada de los 43 estudiantes de la Normal Rural Raúl Isidro Burgos.
Las 73 fichas que elaboró sobre él este órgano de espionaje, entre 1970 y 1985, muestran no sólo sus orígenes políticos, sino además sus rasgos de su personalidad en el ejercicio del poder, además de integrar acusaciones de probable represión campesina y fraude electoral.
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El informe de la Comisión de la Verdad y el Acceso a la Justicia del Caso Ayotzinapa, dado a conocer el jueves 18 por el gobierno de López Obrador, revela que la “verdad histórica” de Murillo Karam fue “una acción concertada desde el aparato organizado del poder, en la que participaron en su implementación", además de Jesús Murillo Karam: por parte de la Policía Federal, el comisionado Omar García Harfuch –actual jefe de Seguridad Ciudadana de la Ciudad de México–; el entonces gobernador de Guerrero, Ángel Aguirre Rivero; dos almirantes y un comandante de zona militar, entre otros funcionarios y mandos de los tres niveles de gobierno.
Más, AQUÍ.
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ARDE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Entre las cuatro de la tarde y las ocho de la noche del viernes 12 se activaron los códigos de emergencia de las policías municipales, bomberos y agentes ministeriales.
Se veían pasar sus camionetas con la sirena encendida y a gran velocidad por distintas zonas de Tijuana, Ensenada, Rosarito, Tecate y Mexicali
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President Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus, the latest dramatic moment in a pandemic that has killed more than 1 million Americans and left few untouched, though he is experiencing “very mild symptoms,” the White House said Thursday.
Biden, who at 79 is in a relatively high-risk group, experienced a runny nose, fatigue and a dry cough beginning Wednesday evening, according to White House physician Kevin O’Connor.
Biden immediately canceled a planned trip to Pennsylvania on Thursday and will isolate at the White House until he tests negative.
More, HERE
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Previo a su reunión de la semana pasada con Joe Biden, el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador tuvo un desayuno con Kamala Harris a quien calificó como “amiga y vicepresidenta de primer orden”.
Sin embargo, el cara a cara entre ambos funcionarios fue menos que idílico.
El columnista Raymundo Riva Palacio señaló, citando como referencia un artículo de Héctor de Mauleón en El Universal, que la demócrata hizo una exigencia que López Obrador no se esperaba: la captura de Rafael Caro Quintero.
El periodista explica en su columna Lo que costó el boicot a la cumbre que Harris informó a López Obrador sobre los trabajos más recientes de la DEA para encontrar a quien es señalado como el autor del asesinato del agente Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena.
“Harris le dijo al presidente López Obrador durante el desayuno que tuvieron en la residencia oficial de la vicepresidencia, que la DEA había localizado a Caro Quintero en San Simón, en el municipio de Choix, en la punta de Sinaloa, colindante con Sonora y Chihuahua, producto de un trabajo realizado por un equipo especial de la agencia, operando desde San Diego”, apuntó.
La vicepresidenta, según el relato de Riva Palacio, aclaró al presidente de México que esto se hizo sin violar la soberanía de nuestro país.
De acuerdo con la información, Harris también subrayó a AMLO que le preocupaba “la resistencia” del Gobierno federal de arrestar a grandes capos del narcotráfico “que es una queja recurrente de Washington, acentuada por la liberación de uno de ellos, Ovidio Guzmán, hijo de Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán, en Culiacán en 2019″.
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La iglesia ha sido acusada de ser omisa en sexenios anteriores ante la violencia en México, pero siempre se ha pronunciado por la paz, afirmó este viernes monseñor Ramón Castro Castro.
“Fuimos acusados de ser hipócritas y de no haber levantado la voz en sexenios anteriores (...)
Ahí están las pruebas de que nunca hemos sido omisos, hemos cumplido nuestro trabajo de pastores y suplicando que se tenga conciencia de lo que pasa y se solucione”, apuntó monseñor en entrevista con Radio Fórmula.
Esto ocurre luego de que la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano (CEM) lanzara el jueves un video en que muestra diversos documentos, desde 1968 a la fecha, en los que la iglesia hace llamados a detener la violencia y lograr la paz, en respuesta a comentarios del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, quien acusó que los sacerdotes callaron anteriormente, tras las denuncias por el asesinato de dos padres jesuitas en Cerocahui, Chihuahua.
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El anuncio de que la FGR investiga a Enrique Peña Nieto por presunto lavado de dinero ocurrió unas semanas después de que el expresidente se reunió en Madrid con destacadas figuras del PRI mexiquense –como el exgobernador César Camacho Quiroz y el exsecretario Alfonso Navarrete Prida– para acordar cómo enfrentar las elecciones del año próximo en el Estado de México, último bastión del priismo y entidad clave para los comicios presidenciales de 2024.
Se rompió “el pacto de no agresión” entre el gobierno de la 4T y Peña Nieto, pero “los amarres” que lo hicieron posible ya se habían debilitado, confía a Proceso una fuente del entorno del exmandatario.
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Los detalles de la acusación que dio a conocer Pablo Gómez están lejos de despejar las dudas sobre la fortuna de Peña Nieto. Por más escandalosos que parezcan, los 26 millones de pesos que éste recibió suenan irrisorios en comparación con la magnitud de los casos de corrupción con los está vinculado.
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Impacta contracción en EU y menor consumo. Advierte el IMEF que País caiga en recesión en segundo semestre de 2023
La economía mexicana cerrará el año con un débil crecimiento como efecto, entre otras cosas, de un menor consumo, fragilidad en el mercado laboral y un bajo crecimiento en Estados Unidos, anticipan analistas.
Esto a pesar de que en el primer trimestre de este año, el Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) tuvo un incremento de 1.8 por ciento a tasa anual, motivado, entre otras cosas, por un mayor consumo, según cifras del Inegi.
A principios de este año, la previsión era que el PIB creciera 2.0 por ciento ante la expectativa de un mejor comportamiento del sector externo, principalmente porque se esperaba un crecimiento relativamente sólido en Estados Unidos, opinó Ricardo Aguilar, economista en jefe de Invex.
“Pero los indicadores oportunos apuntan a una contracción en el segundo trimestre de este año en Estados Unidos y más allá de que sea recesión o no, le pegará de forma importante al sector manufacturero de México”, dijo.
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En una nueva audiencia, abogados de víctimas de la Línea 12 del Metro denunciaron omisión de la Fiscalía General de Justicia (FGJ), debido a que no ha citado a declarar a la ex directora, Florencia Serranía, así como a representantes de las empresas ICA o Grupo Carso
La capital de Baja California, Mexicali, que registró en días pasados la temperatura más alta a nivel nacional, ha tenido 57 casos de golpe de calor, deshidratación y quemaduras solares, así como seis defunciones, de acuerdo con información de la Secretaría de Salud de Baja California y el Servicio Médico Forense (Semefo).
La primera muerte por calor fue de un hombre de alrededor de 60 años el pasado 23 de junio; el 11 de julio hubo dos más, un hombre de 19 años y otro de 55 años; el 12 de julio otro masculino murió por golpe de calor en el Hospital General, tenía alrededor de 35 años.
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TU OPINION - REFORMA
Se dice que la información es poder.
Qué tanto no le sabrá Gertz Manero a Andrés Manuel López Obrador que pese a todas las turbulencias que rondan la figura del Fiscal, el Presidente ha sido incapaz de destituirlo.
En otros países democráticos y con políticos éticos el señor ya hubiera puesto sobre el escritorio su renuncia.
Aquí, en cambio, bajo el escritorio, se tejen marañas de intereses.
MONICA MENDOZA/cdmx
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'No siempre estoy de acuerdo con AMLO, pero hay diálogo'
Ken Salazar (Alamosa, Colorado, 1955) no ha pasado desapercibido. En 267 días como Embajador de Washington ha visto más veces al Presidente de México en su despacho que algún funcionario del gabinete; se ha encontrado con más gobernadores que algún secretario de Estado; ha visto a más líderes políticos que algún funcionario de Gobernación
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Ken Salazar: “Tenemos que quebrar las cadenas de criminalidad en la frontera”
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“Lo que pasa en el ejército se queda en el ejército”: el infierno de denunciar un abuso sexual en las Fuerzas Armadas de México
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El Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) investiga formalmente si la Jefa de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México está incurriendo en actos anticipados de campaña rumbo a la elección presidencial de 2024.
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Mexican megachurch leader jailed in US for more than 16 years for child sexual abuse
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El cuerpo de Debanhi Escobar se exhumará el 30 de junio próximo
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El exsenador panista aseguró que Nieto recibe recursos presuntamente irregulares de varias empresas.
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Vivanco, exdirector de HRW: AMLO dejará un saldo "deplorable" en derechos humanos
Para José Miguel Vivanco, exdirector de Human Rights Watch-Américas, el balance de este gobierno en derechos humanos es “muy pobre y profundamente decepcionante”. La situación, dice a Proceso,- “ha empeorado” con respecto a sexenios anteriores" .
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Journalist finds evidence of narco-pact between Sinaloa Cartel and Morena party
Cartel mobilized its forces to elect Sinaloa governor in exchange for immunity, investigation finds
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Reprocha EU inacción de AMLO en contra de cárteles
Fracasa estrategia de ‘abrazos no balazos’ de AMLO
“A más de la mitad del sexenio de López Obrador, podría decirse que ha logrado pocos de sus objetivos anticorrupción y de justicia penal”, dice un informe del Congreso de los Estados Unidos, fechado el pasado 7 de mayo.
“El presidente mexicano, elegido en 2018, ha abogado por políticas que se centren en las causas profundas del crimen, pero su gobierno no ha llevado operaciones antinarcóticos de manera constante…
Después de tres años en el cargo, a partir de enero de 2022, López Obrador ha evitado acciones policiales a gran escala contra los cárteles y la cooperación entre Estados Unidos y México en materia de aplicación de la ley ha disminuido”, concluye el documento oficial.
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La guerra del pollo: la última amenaza del narco en México
Comerciantes de Chilpancingo dejan de vender carne, hartos de la violencia y el cobro de piso. Fuentes consultadas señalan un reacomodo criminal en la capital del Estado
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Imágenes de bloqueos, balaceras y habitantes resguardados en supermercados se producen a plena luz del día en el principal destino turístico de Chiapas. El enfrentamiento deja al menos un muerto.
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Police were after a cartel leader when they were attacked in México state
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Fiscales de EU revelan que García Luna amenazó e intentó sobornar a periodistas y matar a testigos
Los fiscales federales a cargo del caso del exfuncionario mexicano, quien fuera amigo, asesor, confidente, mano derecha y arquitecto de la lucha militarizada contra el narcotráfico del expresidente Felipe Calderón, exponen que las evidencias sustentan los delitos que imputan al acusado.
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Urge AMLO a EU revelar grabaciones de García Luna
El Presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador pidió a la Fiscalía de Estados Unidos que se dé a conocer toda la información del caso de Genaro García Luna, ex Secretario de Seguridad encarcelado en ese país, incluidas unas "supuestas grabaciones" que tendrían.
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Amnistía Internacional pide a legisladores “no aprobar la reforma militarista” que propone AMLO
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Regional Leaders Snub Summit of the Americas as Activists Hold ‘People’s Summit
In the lead up to the meeting, journalists and activists confronted figures such as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro.
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Cinco polémicas de Sandra Cuevas: del “no me gustan los pobres” a los globos con billetes de 500 pesos
Por sus decisiones políticas o algunos exabruptos, la alcaldesa de Cuauhtémoc suma un aluvión de críticas que van más allá de los casos judiciales que la rodean
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(CNN) - Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting with multiple victims at Columbia Machine in Smithsburg, Maryland, according to Lt. Joshua McCauley.
Smithsburg is located around 75 miles west of Baltimore.
Columbia Machine is a company that offers "complete equipment lines to customers in over 100 countries," according to their website.
McCauley said the scene remains active but that there is no threat to the community.
CNN has reached out to additional authorities for more information.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives office in Baltimore tweeted that special agents are assisting the sheriff's office with the incident.
Liozanys Comeja credits her survival to her teacup
chihuahua, Mia.
Originally from Venezuela, Comeja moved to Colombia five years ago, but decided to leave her new life behind this month due to the rising cost of living.
She crossed the Darien Gap, a notorious stretch of jungle between Colombia and Panama, with Mia tucked in her backpack, eventually making her way across eight countries. Now, Comeja is hoping the dog will help her make it through the grueling final leg of their journey.
Comeja has joined about 11,000 others who on Monday will leave Tapachula, a sweltering city on the Mexico-Guatemala border, and head north for the United States. It will depart as leaders from across the hemisphere gather in Los Angeles for the Summit of the Americas.
“Whenever I get discouraged, Mia calms me down,” Comeja said. When they arrive at the US border, Comeja plans to cross the Rio Grande on foot.
This is not the first migrant caravan to leave Tapachula, but it may be the largest ever recorded in Mexico: its numbers are expected to swell in the coming days, and may reach 15,000 people – plus Mia the chihuahua.
More, HERE.
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Con el telón de fondo de la polémica ausencia de Andrés Manuel López Obrador a la Cumbre de las Américas, inaugurada este miércoles en Los Ángeles, la presión sobre el Gobierno mexicano ha ido en ascenso durante este semana desde distintos bandos de la política estadounidense.
Por un lado, dos de los senadores republicanos más radicales, Ted Cruz y Marco Rubio, cargaron contra el presidente mexicano por criticar el veto de Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua en la cumbre, que a la postre provocó la ausencia también de López Obrador, sobre el que deslizaron además acusaciones de connivencia con el crimen organizado.
A la vez, desde la flanco demócrata, 15 congresistas del partido del presidente Joe Biden enviaron el miércoles una carta al secretario de Estado, Antony Blinken, pidiendo más presión sobre el Gobierno mexicano por la falta de protección a los periodistas.
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Miles de migrantes venezolanos, en su mayoría, y centroamericanos, se han organizado esta semana para caminar hacia el norte en una nueva caravana que ya no parte de Centroamérica, sino desde la capital de la frontera sur de México.
Huir de Tapachula y la trampa del laberinto burocrático que los mantiene atrapados en una cárcel sin barrotes, a cielo abierto, donde sobrevivir sin trabajo en uno de los rincones más pobres del país y solo con el dinero que envían sus familiares se ha convertido en su pesadilla diaria.
Alrededor de unas 4.500 personas, según el conteo de la prensa local, avanzan entre los pueblos de Chiapas en un momento clave: en el marco de la debatirán sobre su destino y el de otros miles. Esa masa de almas hambrientas y agotadas es, a la vez, el símbolo de una tragedia humanitaria, de una crisis diplomática internacional y un arma arrojadiza de los adversarios republicanos contra el Gobierno de Joe Biden Cumbre de las Américas, donde los líderes del continente.
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BENITO JIMÉNEZ / AGENCIA REFORMA
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.- Agentes del Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) en el Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México (AICM) acusaron a sus mandos de encabezar una red de corrupción para extorsionar migrantes. Según la denuncia, los mandos obligan a empleados a realizar cobros de hasta mil dólares para facilitar el tránsito de pasajeros indocumentados.
A esa queja se añaden diversos reclamos de grupos académicos y de ONG sobre la retención ilegal, el pasado fin de semana, de participantes en la conferencia del Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales (CLACSO 2022), que se realiza en la UNAM.
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Así se burló Jimmy Kimmel de AMLO por no asistir a la Cumbre de las Américas (Video)
El comediante se refirió a la decisión del presidente de no acudir a la reunión continental que se lleva a cabo en Los Ángeles
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CDMX.- La expansión de las organizaciones criminales en México ha dejado a doctores y otros trabajadores de la salud atrapados en la violencia, y ha creado una grave escasez de médicos en zonas donde los peligros son más pronunciados.
En Tamaulipas, los médicos son secuestrados para atender a los criminales heridos en enfrentamientos. En Guerrero, grupos criminales cobran a las clínicas una extorsión mensual. Y en Zacatecas, paramédicos fueron asesinados por transportar a miembros de un cártel enemigo a un hospital.
"Un doctor recién graduado tiene miedo de ejercer en áreas rurales", dijo a The New York Times el doctor José Luis Pérez Ávalos, director de la carrera de Medicina en la UAM, Unidad Xochimilco.
En general, el País no tiene escasez de médicos.
Hay 2.4 doctores por cada mil habitantes, según el Inegi. Eso es más que en la mayoría de los países en América Latina, y poco menos que en EU, que tiene 2.6 doctores por cada mil habitantes.
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Recrimina juez a Naason: ‘Eres depredador sexual’
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Alito, traiciones y rupturas en los círculos del poder
VIDEO - TIROTEO EN CEMENTERIO DE WISCONSIN
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Un grupo de fieles frustra una nueva matanza en una iglesia de California
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UVALDE, UN PUEBLO MEXICOAMERICANO
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Al menos cuatro personas fallecieron en un tiroteo, incluido el atacante, en un centro médico de Tulsa, informaron autoridades
"Tenemos cuatro civiles que están muertos y tenemos un tirador que está muerto", dijo el vicedirector de la Policía de Tulsa Jonathan Brooks a los medios.
Brooks especificó que las primeras investigaciones apuntan a que el agresor se disparó.
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“Oaxaca está de luto”: Al menos 11 muertos y 33 desaparecidos tras el paso del huracán ‘Agatha’
El fenómeno ha dejado un rastro de destrucción en ese Estado debido al desbordamiento de ríos y los deslaves tras días de intensas lluvias
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At least four people were killed Wednesday in a shooting on a hospital campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma, police said in a news conference Wednesday evening.
The gunman is also dead, police said. Authorities believe the shooter's gunshot wound was self-inflicted, Tulsa Police Department Deputy Chief Eric Dalgleish said in the news conference.
Dispatchers received a call about an active shooter at the Natalie Medical Building, a physicians' office building on the St. Francis Hospital campus, at roughly 4:52 p.m. local time, Dalgleish said.
More, HERE.
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Ahora Salinas Pliego le dice "Changoleón" a Noroña: "póngase a trabajar", le escribe en Twitter
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El jefe de la bancada oficialista en el Senado y aspirante a la sucesión de López Obrador lamenta en entrevista con EL PAÍS las tensiones internas: “Hay favoritismo y eso genera fisuras”
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Ernesto Zedillo, el padre del Horario de Verano en México
El Horario de Verano entró en vigor en los primeros días de enero de 1996, al año de haber tomado posesión como presidente Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de León y en medio de un país en crisis económica, política y social heredadas del sexenio salinista. La medida buscaba ahorrar energía eléctrica y aprovechar mejor la luz solar sin afectar las actividades socioeconómicas
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Alberto Fernández confirma por teléfono a Biden que asistirá a la Cumbre de las Américas
El presidente de Argentina había demorado su decisión en desacuerdo con la exclusión de Venezuela, Cuba y Nicaragua
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En el último año, el titular de la dependencia creó una constructora y una operadora turística, además transformó un despacho jurídico en una inmobiliaria
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Alejandro Moreno lavó 12 mdp: Layda
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Guillermo del Toro se fue de México porque secuestraron a su padre en Guadalajara
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EL “NUEVO ORDEN” SE IMPONE A TIROS EN EL EDOMEX
El tráfico de drogas en México ha sido la actividad más importante del crimen organizado, favorecida por las tendencias económica y sociocultural. Desde la década de 1980 hasta fechas recientes, esta actividad ha sufrido modificaciones tanto conceptuales como contextuales.
En este trabajo se analiza desde una perspectiva histórica y sociocultural qué factores influyen en el aumento de los niveles de violencia de las organizaciones criminales, las cuales han desarrollado medios predadores para acrecentar su control territorial y económico, y doblegar al poder político y policiaco.
A su vez, se busca dilucidar cómo el fenómeno criminal se ha transformado en el tiempo y el espacio, lo cual ha implicado el desarrollo de nuevas actividades delictivas desorganizadas
Mas, AQUÍ.
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QUINTANA ROO, UN PARAISO ENFERMO
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En Durango el tufo a corrupción envuelve a los candidatos
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Layda Sansores revela nuevos audios de “Alito” y lo acusa de lavado de dinero
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PAN sale en defensa de “Alito”; acusa al gobierno de AMLO de espiar y presionar a opositores
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“Alito” filtra audio sobre amenaza de AMLO para que el PRI vote por reforma eléctrica
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MUEREN UN MILLON POR COVID EN EU
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“COBRO DE PISO”, LA NUEVA PANDEMIA EN LA CAPITAL
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LAS CIFRAS DE SHEINBAUM SOBRE DELINCUENCIA ALEJADAS DE LA REALIDAD
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Torturan sexualmente 7 policías a una mujer
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… Y EMBAJADOR DE EU CABILDEA EN PALACIO
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AMAGA PRESIDENTE CON NO IR A CUMBRE
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AMPLIA FGR PERSECUCION CONTRA CIENTIFICOS
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“INCOMPRENSIBLE”: PATRICIA ARMENDARIZ TUNDIO A SANTIAGO CREEL POR CRITICAS A MORENA
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ESTAN COGIENDO EL RABANO POR LAS HOJAS
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CAROLINA VIGGIANO, PUNTERA PARA GUBERNATURA EN HIDALGO
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LOS 36 PERIODISTAS ASESINADOS EN EL SEXENIO
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UNION EUROPEA CONDENA ASESINATO DE TRES PERIODISTAS EN LAS ULTIMAS SEMANAS EN MEXICO
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MATA A 12 CADA HORA SOBREDOSIS EN EU
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CORRUPTION IN U. S. DRUG ENFORCEMENT (DEA)
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LA LINEA 12 SIGUE CIMBRANDO A LA 4T
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LA FGR ACUSA A INES GOMEZ MONT DE RECIBIR 14 MDP, PERO FALLA EN PROBAR QUE LIDERO DESVIOS
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“IRRESPONSABILIDAD DE MORAN Y VORACIDAD DE LAS AEROLINEAS”: AICM CERCA DEL COLAPSO SEGÚN RIVA PALACIO
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LLAMA ZALDIVAR A REVISAR FIGURA DE PRISION PREVENTIVA
El Gobierno de la morenista Claudia Sheinbaum demandó por la vía civil, y amagó hacerlo también penalmente, a la empresa noruega DNV, después de que presentó el informe final "Causa-Raíz" sobre el desplome de la Línea 12 del Metro, que dejó 26 muertos y más de 100 heridos
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Línea 12: Un Año SIN CALMA
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La Secretaria del Medio Ambiente, María Luisa Albores, reconoció que la obra del Tren Maya implicará la tala de 300 mil árboles.
Sin embargo, aseguró que ese impacto se compensará con la siembra de 142 millones de árboles a lo largo de los mil 500 kilómetros de trazo.
«Estamos hablando de más de 142 millones de árboles sembrados contra los 300 mil árboles que sólo van a ser en el Tramo 5 Sur y que han generado mucha polémica. Y estamos hablando en este caso de acahuales, en el caso del Tramo 5 Sur, y estamos hablando de 142 millones de árboles maderables, preciosos, de caoba y cedro», indicó en la conferencia matutina en Palacio Nacional.
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Después de una semana terrorífica en el país, con el caso de Debanhi en Nuevo León y lo que de él se desprendió, el domingo 24 abril cientos de mujeres marcharon en el centro de la Ciudad de México ante el aumento en las cifras de feminicidios, violaciones sexuales y en general, actos de violencia de género. Pidieron a gritos “justicia”.
El mismo día, domingo 24 de abril, la jefa de gobierno acompañó en un acto de campaña a Mara Lezama, candidata de Morena al gobierno de Quintana Roo. A su regreso se fue directo a la glorieta de la Palma en el Paseo de la Reforma, a supervisar su retiro, pues por falta de mantenimiento de su gobierno, la famosa palma se murió.
Al día de hoy, Claudia Sheinbaum no ha dedicado un solo tuit al respecto de la marcha. Esas son las prioridades de la hija pródiga del presidente, de la mujer más relevante de Morena: le importa más la muerte de una palmera que la de cien mujeres.
Es sólo un espejo de su mentor. Es Claudia Sheinbaum, otra vez, traicionando su historia y convicciones, volteando la cara a la sororidad para acatar la línea de Palacio y seguir al pie de la letra el guion que le dicta López Obrador: en la mañanera del 25 de abril, el presidente no le dedicó una sola mención al tema de los feminicidios.
Ni un minuto de sus casi tres horas de mañanera.
Al día siguiente, martes, en declarada reacción a un tuit de un servidor donde exhibí este profundo desprecio a las mujeres, finalmente habló del asunto unos instantes, se mostró complaciente con el fracaso de su gobierno en solucionar este problema, dio por cubierto el expediente y regresó al ataque y la calumnia contra mí.
Más, AQUÍ.
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Mientras el Embajador de Estados Unidos en México, Ken Salazar, tocaba la marimba y disfrutaba de un lechero en el Café La Parroquia, el Presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador recordó ante cadetes navales que ese país intentó invadir a México.
«En el siglo 19, nos invadieron los estadounidenses, 1847, un gran zarpazo porque nos arrebataron más de la mitad de nuestro territorio, y la última invasión estadounidense fue precisamente lo que hoy recordamos, la del 21 de abril de 1914», dijo en la ceremonia por el 108 aniversario de la defensa del puerto de Veracruz y jura de bandera de cadetes de la Escuela Naval Militar.
Más, AQUÍ.
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CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.- Mientras se buscaba a Debanhi Susana Escobar, localizada sin vida la tarde del jueves en Nuevo León, al menos 80 mujeres se reportaron como desaparecidas en todo el País.
La joven de 18 años fue captada por última vez por una cámara de seguridad en el municipio de Escobedo, a las 4:50 horas del sábado 9 de abril, y las autoridades recuperaron su cuerpo sin vida el jueves 21, de una cisterna en terrenos del Motel Nueva Castilla, sobre la carretera a Laredo.
En esos 13 días que duró la búsqueda de Debanhi, al menos 80 mujeres desaparecieron en 19 estados del País, siete de ellas en Nuevo León, de acuerdo con reportes en el Registro Nacional de Personas Desaparecidas y No Localizadas.
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IMPACTANTE, ESPANTOSA NOTICIA PARA TODOS, MUJERES, HOMBRES, FAMILIAS:
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Una estrategia contra las adicciones que opera a ciegas
Pese a que López Obrador ha señalado la relación entre el consumo de drogas y los homicidios, el gobierno de la 4T decidió cancelar la Encuesta Nacional de Consumo de Drogas, Alcohol y Tabaco –que debió realizarse en 2022–, herramienta que permitiría tener el pulso de la drogadicción en México.
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Le tengo consideración y respeto al expresidente Peña porque no intervino en la elección: AMLO
López Obrador aseguró que tiene información de que "los machuchones" buscaron a Peña Nieto para que se uniera en contra del tabasqueño durante la campaña de 2018, y no aceptó.
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Dejar de usar el cubrebocas puede provocar el "síndrome de la cara vacía". Esto es lo que se sabe
Tras dos años continuos de utilizar la mascarilla se ha desarrollado este curioso efecto secundario.
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Balas de la Sedena en ejecuciones del crimen organizado
En uno de cada cinco homicidios en México se ha descubierto el uso de cartuchos fabricados en el país que únicamente maneja la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional, reveló el secretario de Seguridad Pública de Nuevo León, Aldo Fasci Zuazua.
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La construcción discursiva de López Obrador: El líder, el mártir, el salvador del pueblo…
Graciela García Robín, experta en imagen y comunicación política, desmenuza la “construcción discursiva” que brinda popularidad al mandatario mexicano, la cual se refleja además en murales, estatuas, poemas, corridos, documentales…
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Ratificación del poder disfrazada de consulta
La consulta de revocación de mandato en realidad se trata de un plebiscito para que el presidente ratifique su poder, similar al que hicieron Evo Morales en Bolivia o Hugo Chávez en Venezuela, sostiene David Altman, especialista en democracia directa y participación ciudadana en América Latina.
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AMLO, un “insider” del sistema priista con gen hegemónico: Fonseca
Autor de "Amado líder" –libro en el que hace un repaso del populismo latinoamericano-- Diego Fonseca señala que AMLO s un “insider”, pues proviene del poder hegemónico del PRI que gobernó México más de siete décadas y ahora pretende sustituirlo por su propio esquema de poder centrado en él.
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Los litigios que vienen con la reforma eléctrica
Para Luis de la Calle, negociador del TLCAN en el sexenio salinista, la Ley de la Industria Eléctrica que no obtuvo los votos necesarios en la SCJN para ser declarada inconstitucional, inhibirá la inversión extranjera y reactivará los amparos suspendidos mientras se esperaba la resolución.
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DESCARTA NL CRIMEN EN DESAPARICIONES
Definir el litio como un mineral estratégico exclusivo del Estado violaría el Tratado Comercial con Estados Unidos y Canadá advirtió Kenneth Smith Ramos, ex jefe de la negociación técnica de México para el T-MEC.
Más, AQUI.
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Elude la Semar licitar contratos; AMLO: por el litio no pondrán al país contra la pared
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AMLO llama mentirosos a senadores de EU que lo acusan de usar la FGR con fines políticos
El presidente señaló que es el falso que use la FGR para perseguir a sus opositores, pues se trata de una institución autónoma
LA VIOLENCIA EN MEXICO ES CONSECUENCIA DE LA DROGA ADICCION DE AMERICANOS, CANADIENSES, EUROPEOS QUE EXIGEN EL CONSUMO DE ESTUPEFACINTES, ¡SIN LUGAR A DUDAS!.
VIOLENCE IN MEXICO IS THE RESULT OF MAJOR DRUG ADDICTION BY AMERICANS, CANADIANS, EUROPEANS WHO DEMAND THE CONSUMPTION OF DRUGS, NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!
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EU alerta a vacacionistas de Semana Santa por violencia en casi todo México
La Embajada de Estados Unidos en México limitó los viajes de sus funcionarios en amplias zonas y difundió un amplio mapa que sirve de alerta a los turistas en todo el mundo, señaló un reportaje de El País
Is it safe to travel to Mexico right now?
The country may be the top destination for U.S. travelers, but violent crime is soaring, leaving travelers questioning whether Mexico is safe to visit. The stories are sobering. In January 2022, two tourists were killed in a shooting in Playa del Carmen, while a gay couple from Texas was found dismembered near Ciudad Juárez.
In November 2021, four American travelers were hurt in an attack in Cancun when gunmen opened fire on the beach. The month before, a California travel blogger and a German tourist were killed in a shooting in Tulum. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. There have also been murders of journalists, murders of women and the list goes on.
No surprise, the U.S. State Department recently issued a chilling warning about travel to Mexico with a level 3 on a scale of 1 to 4, meaning “reconsider travel.” And some parts of Mexico where drug cartel violence is at its worst have long on a no-go list, with a level 4 no-go advisory. “Violent crime—such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking and robbery—is widespread and common in Mexico,” warns the State Department.
Then there’s Covid-19, which is still problematic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Mexico, indicating a high level of Covid in the country. And yet, despite the pandemic, Mexico’s homicide levels have remained historically high, at 27.8 deaths per 100,000 people.
More, HERE.
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Exponen los abusos de Gertz Manero al secretario de Seguridad Nacional de EU
Alonso Castillo Cuevas reveló a Proceso que se reunió con el secretario de Seguridad Nacional de EU, Alejandro Mayorkas, para exponerle los abusos cometidos por el fiscal Alejandro Gertz Manero contra Alejandra Cuevas y Laura Morán.
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Ataque armado en carretera de Fresnillo deja tres mujeres muertas y siete heridos
Reportes oficiales indican que habrían muerto dos menores de edad y una mujer adulta; reportan que los hechos ocurrieron aproximadamente a las 15:30 horas de este miércoles
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Video. Conductor atropella de reversa a mujer de la tercera edad e intenta darse a la fuga
El hecho ocurrió en la alcaldía Coyoacán y fue captado por cámaras de vigilancia de la zona
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Muere niña de 2 años tras sufrir descarga eléctrica en Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz
De acuerdo con fuentes policiales, la menor recibió descarga eléctrica en uno de los campers donde su familia dormía
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¡Presidente, presidente! le gritaban en coro a Adán Augusto
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Adán Augusto López huye al Metro para evadir preguntas sobre uso de aeronave
El secretario de Gobernación, Adán Augusto López, viajó una estación en Metro para escapar de la prensa y los cuestionamientos sobre sus recientes polémicas
MEXICO’S LONG WAR: DRUGS, CRIME AND THE CARTELS
Violence continues to rage in Mexico more than a decade after former President Felipe Calderon launched a crackdown on drug cartels.
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Unas semanas antes de que terminara el gobierno de Felipe Calderón, la familia de Genaro García Luna se mudó a una lujosa residencia en Miami, de tres millones de dólares.
El casero era una compañía de Panamá.
La administraba la familia de Alexis Weinberg, un empresario que tenía negocios multimillonarios con el gobierno mexicano. Firmaron un contrato de renta que nunca se registró en el sistema de bienes raíces local.
Más AQUÍ.
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FALLA ESTRATEGIA CONTRA HUACHICOL
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Instituciones se coordinaron para ocultar la verdad
Ese cúmulo de información analizada fue posible sólo por la intervención directa del presidente, pese a la existencia de un decreto presidencial que ordenaba la entrega a la Comisión de la Verdad y Acceso a la Justicia en el caso Ayotzinapa
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Operaciones especiales: sembrar evidencia, desaparecer personas
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Los beneficiados por la 'verdad histórica' de Peña Nieto
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Revocación de mandato: Gobernadores morenistas reciclan mañas del viejo régimen
Denuncias por acarreo o utilización del padrón de programas de Bienestar, participación de operadores y funcionarios allegados a los gobernadores, alianzas con otros partidos con miras a apuntalar sucesiones en próximos comicios lo mismo que abiertas rupturas o franca indiferencia en algunos estados
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Diputados denuncian ante el INE a Eugenio Derbez, Natalia Lafourcade y Latinus por incumplir la veda
"Es una campaña difamatoria promovida por algunos artistas, pretende incidir de manera directa en el proceso de ratificación de mandato del 10 de abril", dijo el legislador Alejandro Carbajal sobre #SélvameDelTren.
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Subsidio a gasolinas: Un dudoso beneficio con tufo electoral
Analistas del sector económico advierten que la estrategia federal para contener el alza en los precios de las gasolinas causará un impacto negativo para las finanzas del país, “sacrificando recursos que pudieron haberse invertido en programas sociales u otros proyectos”
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Seis cabezas fueron halladas sobre un vehículo en Chilapa, Guerrero
Dentro del coche estaban los cuerpos desmembrados, frente a una lona que advierte que no permitirán la venta de drogas, ni secuestros
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Padres de los 43 normalistas reprochan acusaciones de AMLO
¿Por qué decidió meter a una mujer inocente a la cárcel?”, cuestionan a Godoy
Alonso Castillo, hijo de Alejandra Cuevas, sostiene que después de la liberación de su madre, la fiscalía y su titular deben aclarar la razón por la que fincaron "un delito inexistente".
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Publica AMLO sentencia para evitar aprehensión
Después de la liberación de su mamá, Alejandra Cuevas Morán, quien estuvo presa 528 días, y la cancelación de la orden de aprehensión contra su abuela de 95 años, Laura Morán Servín, las autoridades capitalinas no pueden salir con “usted disculpe”, advirtió Alonso Castillo.
Más, AQUÍ.
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The American government maintains that there is no alternative but to vigorously prosecute their zero tolerance policy of arresting drug users and their dealers. This has led to the incarceration of over 500,000 Americans.
Meanwhile the flood of illegal drugs into America continues unabated. One thing the American government has not done is to prosecute the largest banks in the world for supporting the drug cartels by washing billions of dollars of their blood stained money. As Narco sphere journalist Bill Conroy has observed banks are ”where the money is” in the global drug war.
HSBC, Western Union, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase&Co, Citigroup, Wachovia amongst many others have allegedly failed to comply with American anti-money laundering (AML) laws. The Mexican drug cartels have caught the headlines again and again due to their murderous activities.
The war between the different drug cartels and the war between the cartels and government security forces has spilled the blood of tens of thousands of innocent people. The drug cartels would find it much harder to profit from their murderous activity if they didn’t have too big to fail banks willing to wash their dirty money.
More, HERE.
Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large
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CNN - Fauci weighs in on risk of indoor holiday gatherings
Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks to CNN's Wolf Blitzer on whether is it safe to gather indoors and to travel this holiday season.
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MEXICO NEWS DAILY
REFORMA
PROCESO
EL UNIVERSAL
LATINUS
Afghanistan would only be the latest in a series of military accomplishments that have proved expensive both in terms of money and in terms of bloodshed. Iraq has proven to be a disaster where President George W Bush early on declared it victory. They are still at it in Syria ten years after the beginning of the civil war there was initiated with U.S. help. U.S. – led NATO is still failing to set up a neo-colonial government in Libya, an advanced African country turned into a calamity of economic devastation, human rights abuses and gangster rivalry. In Latin America, Maduro is enduring in spite of years of sanctions and a failed attempt to sink the government with one of their sock puppets Juan Guaido.
More, HERE.
More, HERE.
By Prof Michel Chossudovsky, October 30, 2021
One year later the WHO retracts. They don't say "We Made a Mistake". It's carefully formulated. While they do not officially deny the validity of their misleading January 2020 guidelines, they recommend RT-PCR "Re-testing" (which everybody knows is an impossibility).
Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large
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Global Research- 9/11 Truth: The Mysterious Collapse of WTC Seven .. Why NIST’s Final 9/11 Report is Unscientific and False
[originally published by Global Research in September 2009]
At 5:21 in the afternoon of 9/11, almost seven hours after the Twin Towers had come down, Building 7 of the World Trade Center also came down. The collapse of this building was from the beginning considered a mystery. [1]
The same should have been true, to be sure, of the collapse of the Twin Towers. But they had been hit by planes, which had ignited big fires in them, and many people assumed this combination of causes to be sufficient to explain why they came down.
But WTC 7 had not been hit by a plane, so it was apparently the first steel-framed high-rise building in the known universe to have collapsed because of fire alone. New York Times writer James Glanz quoted a structural engineer as saying: “[W]ithin the structural engineering community, [WTC 7] is considered to be much more important to understand [than the Twin Towers],” because engineers had no answer to the question, “why did 7 come down?” [2]
From a purely scientific perspective, of course, there would have been an obvious answer. Scientists, presupposing the regularity of nature, operate on the principle that like effects generally imply like causes. Scientists are, therefore, loathe to posit unprecedented causes for common phenomena.
By 9/11, the collapse of steel-framed high-rises had become a rather common phenomenon, which most Americans had seen on television. And in every one of these cases, the building had been brought down by explosives in the process known as controlled demolition. From a scientific perspective, therefore, the obvious assumption would have been that WTC 7 came down because explosives had been used to remove its steel supports.
More, HERE.
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CNN - Biden forges ahead where Trump and Obama failed on infrastructure and Afghanistan
Analysis by Stephen Collinson
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CNN - California man allegedly confesses to killing his children, refers to QAnon and Illuminati conspiracy theories
A California man confessed to killing his two young children, allegedly telling an FBI investigator he thought they were "going to grow into monsters so he had to kill them," according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday.
Matthew Taylor Coleman, a 40-year-old Santa Barbara surfing school instructor, has been charged with foreign murder of US nationals after allegedly taking his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter into Mexico and killing them, according to an affidavit filed as part of a federal criminal complaint and a statement from the US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.
Stopped for questioning at the US-Mexico border, Coleman allegedly told investigators he shot the children with a spear fishing gun, then hid their bodies, the affidavit said.
More, HERE.
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INTRODUCTION (English language)
INTRODUCCION A ESQUINA DE LA SEGURIDAD
PREVENTING KIDNAPPING EXPRESS IN MEXICO CITY
MEXICO CITY SUBWAY SYSTEM, SAFE, EFFICIENT, INEXPENSIVE
WORDS OF ADVISE FROM SUBWAY SECURITY PERSONNEL
Provincial governments have begun placing orders for domestically produced COVID-19 vaccines as 600 million doses are said to be ready for market in the coming weeks, GRT Radio reports.
China has three different vaccines in Phase 3 human trials, out of 14 vaccines that have reached this stage worldwide. However, China has been administering the experimental vaccines to high-risk workers, such as front-line medical staff and customs and border personnel, since as early as July in a move that garnered some international criticism.
Chinese health officials stated in September that they had received approval from the World Health Organization (WHO) for their emergency use program, according to CNN.
More, HERE.
TRIGGER-HAPPY TRUMP AND SYRIA: "THE WORST CASE SCENARIO IS NOW OUR REALITY"
By Felicity Arbuthnot, April 12, 2018, Global Research
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A Camarena lo ejecutó la CIA, no Caro Quintero (VIDEO)
Revista Proceso
Una historia que parece sacada de una compleja novela de espionaje acaba de estallar en la televisión estadunidense: Enrique Kiki Camarena, el policía de la DEA asesinado en México en febrero de 1985, aparentemente no fue víctima del capo mexicano Rafael Caro Quintero sino de un oscuro integrante de la CIA. Este sujeto fue el encargado de silenciar al agente antinarcóticos por una grave razón: había descubierto que Washington se asoció con el narcotraficante y usaba las ganancias del trasiego de estupefacientes para financiar las actividades de la contrarrevolución nicaragüense.
WASHINGTON (Proceso).- Tres exagentes federales estadunidenses decidieron acabar con un silencio de 28 años y confiaron simultáneamente a este semanario y a la cadena estadunidense Fox News una información “bomba”: Enrique Kiki Camarena no habría sido asesinado por Rafael Caro Quintero –capo que purgó una sentencia por ese crimen– sino por un agente de la CIA. La razón: el integrante de la DEA descubrió que su propio gobierno colaboraba con el narco mexicano en su negocio ilícito.
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FBI Most Wanted Fugitive
Conspiracy to Commit Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering; Conspiracy to Kidnap a Federal Agent; Kidnapping of a Federal Agent; Felony Murder of a Federal Agent; Aiding and Abetting; Accessory After the Fact.
The United States Department of State’s Narcotics Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $20 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Rafael Caro-Quintero
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RAFAEL CARO QUINTERO
US Intelligence assets in Mexico reportedly tied to murdered DEA agent
ByWilliam La Jeunesse, Lee Ross, Fox News
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RAFAEL CARO QUINTERO
Mexican drug kingpin behind DEA murder added to FBI most-wanted list
Staff and agencies in Washington, The Guardian
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RAFAEL CARO QUINTERO
Former Mexico cartel leader says he did not kill US anti-drugs agent in 1985
Reuters in Mexico City, The Guardian
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RAFAEL CARO QUINTERO
A Camarena lo ejecutó la CIA, no Caro Quintero (VIDEO, YOU TUBE)
Por Luis Chaparro y J. Jesús Esquivel, Proceso
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RAFAEL CARO QUINTERO
Caso Camarena Contra la CIA, más evidencias
Por J. Jesus Esquivel, Proceso
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RAFAEL CARO QUINTERO
Caro Quintero desde la clandestinidad: "Yo no maté a Enrique Camarena"
Por Anabel Hernández, Proceso
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Culture of Safe Travel, Crime & Loss Prevention
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INTRODUCCION A ESQUINA DE LA SEGURIDAD
PREVENTING KIDNAPPING EXPRESS IN MEXICO CITY
MEXICO CITY SUBWAY SYSTEM, SAFE, EFFICIENT, INEXPENSIVE
WORDS OF ADVISE FROM SUBWAY SECURITY PERSONNEL
Internet Safety Tips for Kids and Adults
By Safe Stars
The internet is a great way to connect with friends, go shopping, do business, and find information. In fact, the ways that we can use it increase on a daily business. However, just as in every aspect of life, there are potential risks. Internet scams, fraud, cyber bullying, online predators, and identity theft are all among the potential pitfalls that we face when we connect to the online environment. Thankfully, with a little knowledge, the savvy consumer should be able to easily maneuver around these would-be obstacles.
Internet Scams and Fraud
Some scams are more obvious than others. If a random stranger sends an email promising you great riches if you send them $100, chances are that you will know not to give them the cash. However, there are other types of scams and fraud that can be less apparent.
- If a friend or family member sends a message saying that they are in trouble and asking for monetary help, confirm that it is actually them before sending the money. There is a chance that their email, Facebook, or other accounts may have been hacked or spoofed. A quick phone call or facetime with your friend should help verify if it is really them. To learn more about this type of scam, visit the Federal Trade Commission at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0204-family-emergency-scams.
- If the government emails, leaves a notice on your computer, or calls demanding money, do not give them your information or money. Real government officials will send a notice by mail. If you still aren’t sure, you can look up their official telephone number and contact them directly to confirm. Do not use your computer to look up the information if you may have a virus. The virus could spoof the official telephone number of the office you are trying to reach. To learn more about this type of fraud, visit Stop Fraud Colorado at http://www.stopfraudcolorado.gov/fraud-center/common-scams/government-imposter-scams.
- Before making an online purchase, always check to see if the site is actually secure. It should contain an https (http) at the beginning of the URL. Also, confirm that the website is actually the one that you intended to go to, and that it is not a clone with a similar or spoofed URL. If it is a smaller company or one you are still somewhat unfamiliar with, check their online rating. You can do this by visiting the Better Business Bureau (https://www.bbb.org/) or any number of consumer feedback and ratings websites such as Consumer Affairs (https://www.consumeraffairs.com/).
- When utilizing online auctions or other multi-seller markets, check the seller’s feedback rating and keep payments within the system. Do not agree to pay someone with a different method. This will make it much harder to be reimbursed if an item never arrives or is not what you were expecting. To learn more about how to protect yourself at both online and offline auctions, visit Michigan’s Attorney General’s Office at https://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,4534,7-164-17337_20942-192869–,00.html.
To learn more about online scams and fraud, visit the FBI at https://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud/internet_fraud and USA.gov at https://www.usa.gov/online-safety.
Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying and harassment can be just as devastating as real bullying. While teens are often a target, it can happen to anyone. Cyber bullying may take the form of harassment, stalking, impersonation, trickery, and threats. If you experience cyber bullying, there are four primary steps to take:
More, HERE.
It’s no secret that cyberbullying is on the rise. In fact, over one-third of teens say that they’ve been cyberbullied, but because many youths don’t openly admit to being bullied, that number could actually be much greater.
While no one who spends time online socially is immune to cyberbullying, young people are perhaps the most vulnerable, and it’s up to the adults in their lives to help protect them. With all of this considered, may I ask you to add the information below to one of your online safety resource pages? Each of these articles thoughtfully discusses ways we can protect kids and teens from online predators.
How Can Adults Learn About Cyberbullying, Prevention, and Policies to Enforce Safe Cyber Climates?
Cyberbullying: Spotting The Signs
Why Spying On Our Kids To Solve Cyberbullying Might Not Work
How to Keep Social Media A Positive Influence
An Anti-Cyberbullying Toolkit for Educators
The Psychological Effects of Bullying on Kids & Teens
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THREE CONSIDERATIONS TO PREVENT FRAUD
November 14, 2014.
By Maria Guadalupe Vera Bobadilla, Security Corner in Mexico's Business Adviser
If before the crisis there were cases of fraud, they have been increased in recent months.
The embezzlement is the most common type of economic crime, followed by those related to corruption and accounting fraud, which shows highest growth in the past two years.
When more than 1 in 3 organizations are impacted by economic crime, how to handle this type of crime becomes a priority on the CEO agenda.
In these times of severe economic difficulties, it is advisable for companies to bear in mind the following three considerations:
1. Delimit authorization levels. - Studies show that more than 56% of people who commit fraud work in the organization affected. The proper segregation of duties and division of responsibilities and levels of authority is considered a trite subject, causing many employers do not give due importance.
2. Establish complaints channels. - About 48% of economic crimes in Mexican organizations are discovered by accident, which reveals that the systems in place to detect fraud are not entirely efficient. Although establish internal audit is useful, have an anonymous reporting line takes an interesting way, being a source of valuable information to detect fraud within the organization.
3. Regularly evaluate monitoring and supervision controls. - Entrepreneurs often underestimate future risks of fraud by consider unlikely that their organization be a victim of crime, often occasioned by the false security provided by certain measures of prevention and control adopted; however when compare their estimations with the reality,the reported cases of fraud outweigh their considerations.
Although it is important to implement preventive and detection measures, their effectiveness should be evaluated constantly, especially since in recent years, almost half of the economic frauds that the organization have suffered are the cybercrime.
Source: Economic Crime Survey 2014 by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
© 2014 PwC. All rights reserved.
A Guide to Public Wifi Security Risks & How to Use it SafelyA Guide to Public Wifi
Our connection to the internet has had a huge impact on how we operate as a global society. It’s drawn the world closer together, and made it easier than ever to research, absorb and relay information at the click of a button.There are hundreds of fantastic things we can thank the World Wide Web for. But, sadly, that doesn’t mean it isn’t without fault.
There’ll always be people who try to exploit the naivety or recklessness of others. That sad state of affairs extends to cyberspace. Criminals will often try to intercept sensitive data over wifi networks – and there’s no better place to try that than on (often unguarded) public servers.
More, HERE.
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The government is quick to stamp out any untoward incidents considering the tourism industry provides such a huge economy for the nation. Colonial towns and beach resorts have low crime rates and the local residents are friendly and welcoming towards foreigners.
Reports of drug-related violence in Mexico are accurate although this occurs mainly in the border region with fatalities exclusively between police authorities and the cartels.
Large, urban centers do have higher crime rates than smaller towns, but like travelling in any major city in the word it's a question of using your common sense and avoiding certain areas.
Tribute to Mexican Navy
In foreign lands accusations are made against Mexico’s police and military forces for engaging in corrupt practices, a fact we cannot deny. Corruption is an ailment common to all societies in the world, more so in countries where Public Health problems are a serious issue. In the case of the Mexican Navy, little credit is given to the heroic actions of men and women who risk their lives assisting a large sector of society. Recently, the Mexican Navy came to the rescue of the impoverished people in southeastern Mexico –mostly peasants – for natural disaster relief efforts. A brief review is made of the Mexican Navy's history and relevant school programs. A special tribute is rendered to these officers. Thanks to the Mexican Navy’s support, we provide valuable, revealing information about their quiet work in the War against Drugs.
Weapon Permits
Mexico’s National Defense Secretariat (SEDENA)’s assistance was invaluable to prepare this article. You are provided with detailed information about the Federal Law covering this issue and firearms possession. This article was requested by one of our readers who asked my opinion about private citizens being authorized to carry firearms as part of their duties in private security companies.
These corporate organizations specialize in executive protection and engage in kidnapping investigations and negotiation for the release of hostages. SEDENA provides Security Corner readers with precise information about this Subject of discussion. In what concerns to the use of Tasers (defined as an electroshock weapon) the Dirección General de Armas de Fuego y Explosivos has informed us that permits to carry these are not being issued. Further, that Tasers must be declared at military inspection points, for confiscation purposes.
SEDENA does not authorize Mexican citizens or visiting foreigners the importation or utilization of these weapons, which may be lethal.
Peligra licencia de uso de armas en SSPDF
Militarization of the police, rather than bolster law and order, has helped undermine it.
Natural disasters have made history by the unprecedented number of human lives lost. On the other hand, material losses are incalculable not only in Mexico but all over the world. In this article we are able to share extremely useful information, thanks to assistance provided by the National Center for Disaster Prevention, better known by its initials CENAPRED. This is an organization that works under the umbrella of the Secretariat of the Interior, National Autonomous University (UNAM) and with the auspices of the Japanese Government. Mr. Damon Darlin, columnist of The New York Times gives us details on How to Prepare for one Really Quick Getaway – for practical use at home, school, work. Links are provided to obtain Trainers Certification by FEMA and relevant universities in the US. La Jornada newspaper also provided valuable support.
Correctional System and Human Rights
International Organizations such as Rights Watch accuse Mexico of being a world leader in deficiencies in its justice system and for systematically violating the human rights of detainees. We take a superficial look at the Global reality before addressing this problem in Mexico. We requested assistance from the Public Safety Secretaries both Federal and Mexico City’s. In the first instance, we never got a reply. The Mexico City Government authorized us through its Prison System Directorate to provide us with important statistical information. Further, we were able to visit one of the penitentiaries where we witnessed diligent work performed both by responsible officers such as custodians, sociologists, religious, human rights and non profit organizations, school teachers, inmates.
To supplement information, these recent articles will enhance our readers standpoint on the issues of Jails and Human Rights in Mexico: The first three by Proceso magazine, a champion in influential, documented information in Mexico, reports in its 1701 issue dated June 7, 2009, the latter by prestigious El Universal newspaper:
'The Horror of Mexican Prisons' by Rodrigo Vera: TRANSLATION by Mexidata.info:
"In a study on the nation's prisons, the Mexican Episcopate deduces that penitentiary policies are based on criminalizing the poor, as well as the monetary exploitation of inmates by federal, state and Federal District officials.They create a vicious circle of corruption and social resentment that increases crime, makes it necessary to build more prisons, and thereby helps with the formation of new criminals….Calculations are that 2 million people are involved in this type of "prison experience."The growing criminalization of the poor has caused explosive overpopulation in the nation's prisons, since a large percentage of their inmates are arrested for committing "starvation" crimes, as those perpetrated due to hunger and misery are called. Spanish Version Reproduced by El Mexicano Gran Diario Regional newspaper.
In the topic of Human Rights, two revealing articles: Ricardo Ravelo's KIDNAPPINGS Military Sttyle (Spanish): Allegedly, military officers have kidnapped in Piedras Negras and other town of Coahuila State several persons demanding millionaire ransoms. The delay or negative to pay will result in the execution of the kidnapped. This is what occurred to Iván Zulkin González, whose family recovered his remains in ashes. Local authorities refuse to accept the complaints of kidnappings and will only accept these until the corpses show up. More, reproduced by leftist website Resistencia Va!, HERE. TORTURE Military Style (Spanish) by Gloria Leticia Diaz : Written testimony by 25 Tijuana municipal cops provide details about the manner in which their supervisores turned them in to the military. These, via torture, forced to sign self-incriminating statements. Relatives of the detainees have approached the Inter American Commission of Human Rights and the UN's Special Relator about their story. More thru En Linea Directa info, HERE.
Report to slam nation's prison system, by ALEJANDRO SUVERZA/EL UNIVERSAL
El Universal, Domingo 25 de febrero de 2007.
The nation´s prisons are "human storehouses where rehabilitation is unthinkable," according to a soon-to-be released report by the non-governmental organization Open Society Institute (OSI).
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Mexico City Airport
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You decided to rent a car? Live here and own one? You will be surprised that despite the incredibly large number of cars circulating 24-hours a day, though at nights the number is reduced dramatically, not that many serious accidents take place. Why? Most people drive here offensively. If you are not used to drive as most taxi or bus drivers do, always make sure you drive on the defensive. Especially so, if armored security guards carrying money, shotguns in hand ready to open fire or chase cars with aggressive armed bodyguards come across your path. Are you familiar with the No Circula (do not circulate) law in Mexico City? Know what to do in case your car is towed away by the police? What to do if you left your car without enough money for the public parking meter and now your wheels are locked. Aware of Alcoholmeter inspections? Speeding tickets? Basic rules you should be aware of if you rent, own a car.
Recommended READING: Miami Tops Road Rage List for Second Year
Hopefully you are only reading this column as a precautionary step in the remote event you have an automobile accident in Mexico. We leave each morning from home with the idea that such a horrible thing won’t happen to us. However, it is always best to think ahead than try to come to problem solving at the last minute in dramatic circumstances. This article contains extremely valuable information about the do’s and don’ts in Emergency Situations on the road or in a large cosmopolitan place as Mexico City. This informative package is designed to copy it, place it in your gloves compartment. Never leave home without it! Emergency numbers provided include the entire Mexican Republic.
Residential Security & Domestic Employees
Looking for a place to stay comes next with your personal safety in mind made easy: a goal should be combining your comfort and safety. Transportation will be an issue in your new place, also your children’s school. Earthquakes are a reality in Mexico that no one should ignore. 10 basic recommendations to consider BEFORE you move in your place: lighting, grill work, continued electrical supply in the event of blackouts, alarms, cellular phone and radio communication, proper insurance coverage, police, fire, medical emergency phone numbers and security guards.. a very delicate issue. Extreme caution is recommended. You will be responsible for the selection of Domestic Employees. This article with basic rules is a MUST for new arrivals or if you are in the process of finding a new home.
DOMESTIC EMPLOYEES
Parents must be responsible for this important task: the screening, selection of your your domestic employees. May I remind you that school teachers, the policeman around the corner nor your building attendant or security guard in your neighborhood are charged with the obligation to inculcate in our children good habits that begin at home such as the Culture of Prevention and Safe Travel.
This learning process begins at an early age, at home. Drug addiction, crime, lies are problems that can be easily detected and prevented if we only assume our role as responsible parents. The concept of family values in a country like Mexico does work, unlike in so-called First World countries where men and women become independent from their parents at an early age. If we at home are used to lying, being hypocritical these problems sooner or later will be reflected in those we love the most: our children. By then, it will be too late.
Children are exposed –like never before- to an incredible array of problems as result of global economic problems.
courtesy by the Federal Public Safety Secretariat (PFP)
Also because of new communication technologies such as the Internet. Mexico does not escape to the sad reality: international well- organized criminal gangs go around the planet sequestering kids for the sick mind of those who prey on them as sexual objects. The MEXICO CITY P. D. is also busy putting together –via Internet- a new page that contains pertinent, useful information provided to kids -in their own language- about Personal Protection, Traffic Safety, other topics. Learn what the LAPD recommends to better protect your child and what Security Corner –with 35 years experience- to make your children feel safer in Mexico, to include your teenage kids.
Cells, texting give predators secret path to kids, CNN story
01/11/08 11:57 AM, EST
It's happened again. A teacher is accused of having sex with a student and, like many times before, cell phone calls and texting reportedly had a role in sexually abusing a minor.
Finnish college gunman kills 10: 9/23/08
Finland in mourning after fatal school shooting: 11/08/2007
México has become a different country after 9/11. Not only our streets have been flooded with drugs, cities ridden with violence that represents a serious challenge to the future of this nation, but now our schools are also a major concern to us as parents. It is not possible to take any preventive actions in private or public schools in Mexico without first taking into consideration what is occurring globally in terms of the multi billion dollar illicit market of drugs and its influence in our society. Every year we receive thousands of North American students (Spring Breakers) who pack international resort areas. These places have become the stage of a Chicago-like killing scenario where gangsters –in this case drug traffickers- are at war with each other since these tourists are drug consumers and represent an excellent clientele they fight for in what they see as their exclusive territory. Year after year these young men and women end up getting in legal trouble, despite official warnings issued by the State Department. We analyze school shootings in the US, youth gangs and survey what is happening in Mexico City, starting in the Tlatelolco area and recent developments of a violent case that shocked the city of Monterrey.
The latest: Virginia Tech Massacre, by CNN
Mexico City Banking and Industrial Police (PBIDF)
The PBI began operations in September 1940 with 21 officers. On December 4, 1941 they officially became The Banking Police. Its founder was Col. Arturo Godínez Reyes, a visionary who spent most of his life creating what is now known as the PBI. Itis not a corporation, rather it is a branch of the Mexico City Police Department that is officially authorized to carry firearms. The Supplementary Police is formed by the Mexico City’s Industrial and Banking Police. Its roles include keeping public order, protecting citizens, crime prevention, and intervention in civilian disorder. It assists in the investigation and punishment of crime, and assists all citizens in the case of natural disasters and other contingencies. However, its most relevant role is to provide security services, surveillance and specialized protection to a great diversity of private organizations within Mexico City and its immediate boundaries. These include: Service Industries, Banks, Industries, Businesses, and Government installations.
The Auxiliary Division of the Mexico CIty PD was created by Presidential Decree on February 21, 1941 as published in the Official Bulletin of March 13 of same year.
Mission
Provide high-quality services to protect personal integrity and private property of official Mexican Government installations. Further, provide same services to the private industry, residential properties, businesses, massive public events. We are of supplementary support to the Mexico City Police Department.
In-house Protection
Private protection of businesses, depending of service contracted this may cover responsibility 24/7 all year long.
External Protection
We can provide protective support -privately- in areas beyond the boundaries of private property, namely anywhere in Mexico City, anytime.
Custody of Valuables
Armed personnel in plainclothes to protect the transportation of valuables which can be accomplished in our official vehciles or in those provided by the client.
Executive Protection
This will be provided both in-house or when leaving premises. Our officers are specifically trained in personal defense, use of firearms in extreme circumstances.
Patroling/Surveillance
Officers receive special training to tailor your needs in crime prevention, the use of technical communication.
Support to all Citizens
We serve the public in community assignment in coordination with the Mexico City PD, specifically in crime prevention in banks, county offices and other areas of risk.
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Switchboard
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They have been operating since 1887. The total number of fallen heroes since then: 81 (eighty one) is minimal when comparing statistics of other cities and countries. Mexico City’s FD became independent from the City Police and now they work directly under the command of Mexico City’s Mayor. The estimated number of persons under their protection is a little more than 12 million. They must coordinate emergencies with neighboring states which in 2007 would add a total of 12 million more. For the Federal District alone, they have a total human resource in the range of 1,274 ready to jump in their emergency vehicles, 150 of these are female officers. Their equipment consists of 146 vehicles, 12 mobile pumps, 6 telescopic ladder trucks, 25 water tanks, 21 FD emergency cars, 25 pick up trucks, 5 panels, 4 speed boats, 8 buses, 2 tow trucks, 8 rescue units, 7 to contain dangerous chemicals.
Photo Credit: Mexico City Slums
Areas to Avoid
25 Areas Identified as Most Prone to Crime in Mexico City
(article dated 7/29/09 in Spanish by El Universal newspaper)
Mexico City
Cities
A city of the size of the Federal District obviously has Crime-Ridden areas that you want to avoid. We are not the only ones in the world. Every major city anywhere you go has places you ought to try to stay away from to prevent you from becoming a victim. Efforts are made by some segments of the government, religious and civil organizations to allow residents in these areas to become part of the rest of the Community by providing them with altruist functions. Lots needs to be done soon to establish effective and far reaching social programs. Only strong and committed political leadership will prompt more participation by the private sector. Mexico has some of the wealthiest men and women who inhabit this planet, yet –sadly- not enough evidence is seen they see this problem as a priority. These are issues that will influence this year’s presidential elections. If you are new in the city, buy a map, get to know the city you live in. Ask your office colleagues, neighbors, friends about the areas where it is best to keep a distance from. Mark them on that map and plan your routes –whether by car, subway or any other means of transportation- accordingly. We will provide you in this article important information.
KIDNAPPINGS
N E W : The Kidnapping Empire (in Spanish), 'Virtual kidnappings' in Mexico exploit very real fears by the Herald Tribune, April 29, 2008
"Touring Amid a City's Turmoil: In Mexican Capital, Experts' Safety Tips Are Put to the Test."
Latest information available reflects that despite the horror stories we read in the press about kidnappings in Mexico, a country with a population estimated in 109 million inhabitants in 2007, according to the Mexico City Attorney General's Office during period 2000 to 2008 a TOTAL of 1,348 were victims of kidnappings. In 2007 a total of 112 were reported and in the neighboring state of Mexico, 347. According to article El Imperio del Secuestro by José Antonio Ortega, the National System of Public Safety (SNSP) reported 435 cases in 2007, the Federal Preventive Police (PFP) reported 1,017 cases documented. This includes ALL variations of this illicit activity, such as kidnapping express, the so called Levantón and the payment for the release of a hostage. In the case of the Mexico City judicial police -much more active in this critical criminal activity, from the standpoint of investigations- as of the last six years in 2007 had sent to prison a total of 938 kidnappers. Of these, 12 % were women: 114. Further, up to 2007 our federal Public Safety Secretary - Ing. Genaro Garcia Luna - Mexico's FBI or Procuraduría General de la República (PGR) had a TOTAL of 80 (eighty) cases documented. In the State of Nuevo Leon, kids from well-to-do families from their local, private Universidad de Monterrey recently were found to be responsible of involvement in kidnappings, desperate for easy, fast money. In one of these two cases drugs were believed as part of their motives.
We should not compare, still: UNRESOLVED Kidnappings, Missing Person Investigations in the United States, a country with about 300,533,597 inhabitants in 2006. Parental Kidnappings.
Kidnapping Part 1
The easiest approach is to blame Mexico’s corrupt police forces for their incompetence in dealing with the growing concern about the current situation. It is important to seriously analyze the Global Context –in the area of kidnappings - before sadly declaring Mexico as a world leader in this crime. Most common types of cases are: Parental kidnapping, express kidnapping, organized crime kidnapping of the rich and famous, increasing number of common people’s kidnapping in all areas of the country by people known to them looking for fast, easy money, reporters being “lifted” from the streets by drug thugs to harass torture or kill them, and the newest thing: virtual kidnapping.
Kidnapping Part 2
A careful review of this problem reveals that alarmist warnings about kidnapping has brought Big Business to Mexico. Especially so, since the implementation of NAFTA. Private security firms offering protection multiply in this country and Latin America. In Mexico alone this is an industry that in 2004 was worth more than US $ 1,000 million and every day keeps on growing. For sale are from armored limousines and clothing to sophisticated satellite-tracking devices, CC TV monitors controlled from your laptop computer. Private negotiators for the release of hostages make big money, make their living from the others’ suffering and pain, as sad as it sounds. The Federal and Mexico City governments have seasoned, well-trained kidnapping investigators and citizens must give them the opportunity to prove their expertise. Press ought to assist in the process of allowing police to regain lost trust, confidence in a dignified manner, instead of creating a model of inefficiency when cases are not resolved. Eight points to make this problem manageable by the government of Mexico are reviewed.
VIOLENT CRIME
A Culture of Violence: A country that glorifies wars and violence in the name of peace, by Stephen Lendman, Article dated Sept. 26, 2007
Violent Crime Up For Second Year: Some Point to Cuts in Federal Funding
By Dan Eggen, Washington Post Staff Writer, Saturday, June 2, 2007; Page A01
The number of violent crimes in the United States rose for a second straight year in 2006, marking the first sustained increase in homicides, robberies and other serious offenses since the early 1990s, according to an FBI report to be released Monday.
Once again, economic, sociological conditions are not the same within Mexican law enforcement agencies than in so-called First World countries, still, I invite you to explore each link: The reality in the United States of America involving murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault: Violent crime. Welcome to the FBI's statistics.
WAR in the streets, Gangs in the USA: in Los Angeles, only in California gangs have divided the state in two criminal territories: Norteños ("northerners") and Sureños, New York, Washington, D. C.,Detroit streets shootouts, Chicago, Ill., and Miami only to mention a few problem areas. International: Rise of VIOLENT CRIME in England and Wales, London, Sao Paulo, Brazil, South Africa, 2005 civil unrest in France, Vigilante expats take on Spain's gangs, Ecuador. Mara Salvatrucha and connections to Central America.
A 10-page well-documented, investigative report allows you to assess this hot topic.
Information provided concludes that Mexico’s Losses in the Fight Against Drugs has been enormous and that more joint international cooperation is necessary by law enforcement in the three countries signatory of NAFTA to enhance Public Safety efficiency. Mexico is a growing Community for North American Expatriates, currently estimated close to 1 million. With more than 76 million Baby Boomers retiring within the next 20 years this number of U. S. and Canadians moving to Mexico will increase significantly. Article analyzes –to detail- Violent Crime in Mexico and provides Crime Prevention rules that may save your life, in case of emergency. Useful websites that will make your stay more enjoyable, safer are also provided.
CORRUPTION
2004 U. S. State Department's Report on Human Rights Practices, Performance by Security Forces in Mexico:
"Corruption, inefficiency, disregard of the law, and lack of training are major problems. Military personnel and police officers committed human rights abuses. Courts continued to admit as evidence confessions extracted under torture. Impunity remained a problem among the security forces. Alleged police involvement, especially at the state level, in narcotics-related crime, continued, and police corruption and inefficiency hampered investigations.." The complete report, HERE.
Widely publicized incidents involving allegations of wrong-doing, disgrace, or moral outrage in American Society, from the 1700s to Date in: Politics, Academics, Corporate Practices, Sex, Journalism, Sports, with "gate" suffix, Televangelist. Sex in the Catholic Church, Olympic games. In AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA, CHILE, FRANCE, GERMANY, INDIA, ITALY, SOUTH AFRICA.
Police corruption in Mexico -so legendary by the international media- is not exclusive to this country. For example, FBI Stand on Public Corruption, NYPD undercover agents fired 50 shots to kill Sean Bell and no one has been charged. 2006 International Corruption Perceptions Index, remember Operation Casablanca?, Testimony by Celerino Castillo, FBI Busts Bad Chicago Cops, American police officers dealing drugs, in human rights violations, THIS week's cases, BAD Cops. International Scenario: Australia, United Kingdom, CANADA.
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Corruption exists just about every where: in the United Nations, in political circles, campaign financing in the US
Elections 
Worlwide electoral frauds, 2006 Mexico Elections by Wilson Center, Narco News Watching the Observers.. etc
.. even in the Defense Department.
Security 1: Corruption La Mordida (The Bribe) Style
The main detraction of Mexico City is its crime, a topic that will be discussed on its own. In reference specifically to the City, street crime and kidnappings fill the inhabitants with fear on a daily basis. The author of this short article is our Chairman, who at one time served as an adviser to the Mexico City PD.
Security 2
A brief set of guidelines that include Mexico City airport, street and home security precautions, a word on Kidnappings, Medical Emergencies, driving on highways, Mexico – U. S. border, Chiapas State, international resorts areas, seismic and volcanic activity. The ideal thing to have if you do not like to spend too much time reading.
Subway, PART 1
METRO Link
One of our readers in London, England requested us to write about the subway system in Mexico City, otherwise known as the Metro. A growing number of users is people tired of fighting the traffic who want to save money in expensive parking lots, want to exercise, walking up & down. Ideal form of transportation whether you are a teacher, student, housewife or someone who does not feel like taking a taxi or drive your own car. Because it is cheap, the demand for use is very high. Take note. Hours of operation: from 5 AM to midnight Monday to Friday. 6 AM to midnight on Saturday. 7 AM to midnights on Sunday. Your subway ticket costs $ 2 pesos (about $ US .20 CENTS!!). Senior citizens with INSEN identification and Handicapped Users ARE EXEMPT from payment. Article contains recommendations from a personal protection standpoint. If arriving to Mexico City via bus, you may want to print it to prepare you BEFORE arrival to any of our 4 bus central stations. All connect to the subway, the airport included.
Subway, PART 2
If you use the Metro regularly, Congrats! Many stories can be told about the every day life underground or on the surface as this is one of the most efficient massive forms of communication in the world. However, one of the problems encountered is during peak hours (M-F: 7-10 AM, 1-2 PM and 6-8 PM), when the system gets really congested. By heart we know how hard it is to take your subway car during rush hours. To prevent this, leave early: women, children, handicapped ride in special sections. How nice, fast, comfortable it is at other times. The many stands that sell every imaginable merchandise, food, make it a colorful, active environment. At the same time you need to increase alertness entering or departing each station. This is an addendum to part 1 of this series. A total of 14 stations are identified as being prone to security problems. Now, we also include the Newest Mode of Massive Transportation: Metrobus. While at first it began with a series of complications, seems like as we advance in getting familiar with it, we find it safe and reliable. Those of us who live in a huge city -as the Federal District is- have learned that planning our moves well ahead of time, by leaving home EARLY to avoid congestion during peak hours will make our lives much easier. This includes commuting by car.
T i p
Everytime you arrive in the waiting line, look for the LESS congested area, normally one of the two extreme ends. During PEAK Hours, the police guard these reserved areas for: women, the handicapped and children. When you see the subway car approaching keep in mind you have 10 seconds for opening/closing time. In addition, should someone block the door, additional time is given until it is safe to proceed. Instead of entering by violently pushing others when you stand in congested points risking an accident in peak hours, with time -practicing- you'll learn how to find, by jumping from door to door, a more pleasant place or at least get a .. space for you. The same principle applies to the metrobus.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
24/7 service by radio: tel. 5514-7709, (same first 4 digits) 7861, 8074, 8124, www.taxisradiounion.com.mx Complaints, suggestions? M-F 12PM-4PM Tel. no. 55142850. Serving DEL VALLE, CUAUHTEMOC, CONDESA, POLANCO, REFORMA IZTACCIHUATL, CHURUBUSCO, JARDIN BALBUENA, COYOACAN, LINDAVISTA, SAN JOSE INSURGENTES, POPOTLA, SAN PEDRO DE LOS PINOS, where bases are located.
According to well-documented Televisa's Susana López Peña article (available in Spanish language only) effective on June 1, 2009 ALL Mexico City taxis will have a new look, as pictured above. Everytime we make reference to "green roving taxis" please apply the new chromatic adjustment. More information in the link
in Mexico City
Depending on the distance you cover, most bus rides cost you about $ 3 pesos or $ .30 US cents!! Again, more than a few foreign nationals regularly utilize this cheap way of commuting in one of the largest metropolis in the world. Some of these temporary residents are teachers working or students enrolled in local universities. Also frequent users are backpackers who arrive at any of the 4 large bus stations. You can become a regular user of Mexico City public transportation system, safely, by following our recommendations.
Photo by El Universal newspaper
TAXI CABS
Mexico City has a total of 100 routes by buses, peseras (normally VW vans), electrically operated buses and streetcars. All these vehicular units, combined, are what constitutes RTP or the city's Passenger Transport Network. This net covers 3,061 kilometers' distance, within the Federal District jurisdiction's geographical boundaries. This is the second installment on the Subject of Public Transportation, per request by our readers in the United Kingdom.
Acapulco's population is estimated to be of 1.5 million. The number of international visitors that come to Acapulco regularly speaks for itself. Any week, about six ships bring an average of 2,000 tourists each, if not more. In addition, during the peak season some 3,000 weekly arrive by plane, car or bus. Despite a recent wave of drug-related violence Acapulco, this continues to be one of Mexico’s favorite international destinations.
Exercising Safely in Mexico City
México City has a large number of beautiful parks, at no cost. All of these are provided with maintenance, services, security by the City Government. A modern bicycle track called Ciclovia or Ciclopista was recently built. By clicking on above link you will travel in the photo gallery from the posh Polanco neighborhood, passing through Chapultepec park, other attractive parts of the city. Foreign residents lose a precious opportunity to enjoy open recreational areas that make México City a popular destination point because of alarmist warnings they receive. If you prefer to exercise behind your hotel walls, in your gym, fine by us. This article will allow you to know options where to go for a run, walk or to jog and do this safely. Our camera below also offers a variety of different locations in Mexico City that will allow you to assess our recommendations.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN MEXICO CITY
Parks (click on Manejo Integral to select location, description in Spanish)
Chapultepec Park, by Wikipedia.
Bicycle Track (CICLOVIA)
Problems with your Bike? Tonino's in Roma is a family business, serving ciclyists since 1940, Monday ro Saturday 11am-7pm at Tonalá 229-7, behind Medellín market, tel. no. 5264-5610. Ask for Gabriel Resendiz. The also work on motorcycles. Another reliable bicycle mechanic's shop is BiciGato, same operating hours at San Francisco 767 in Del Valle, two blocks from Insurgentes Sur, tel. no. 5536-5809. Ask for Julián Martínez or Lic. Norma Angélica Perez Amador. They've been in same line of business for the last ..60 years. Mention SecurityCornerMexico.com. They will treat you as Members of the Royalty.
One of the Chapultepec lakes with Casa del Lago at the left and Polanco hotels, residential and offices buildings above it.
ATM Machines and Credit Cards
If caught inside an ATM machine anytime (day or night) and alone, criminals do not have to use any means of transportation to attack you or catch you by surprise. All they have to do is use circumstances to their advantage. If you follow the simple, basic rules of self-protection as outlined in Security Corner, it will allow you to carry on with your day-to-day routine without any complications.
Earthquake 1
Mexico is located in a zone of high levels of seismic activity. We are part of the same St. Andrews fault that begins in Alaska and ends in the South Pole. This is not the only continent that has experienced serious and devastating earthquakes. Other areas of the world have been exposed to the same in the past: The Alps, China, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran and Russia. UNAM’s National Seismological Studies Center, with some of the most knowledgeable experts in the world help us understand what happened on September 19, 20, 1985 when we had a deadly earthquake that devastated Mexico City.
Earthquake 2
Use our previous article –Part 1- to disseminate the Culture of Loss Prevention. Talk to family, coworkers, members of the Community about the seriousness, massive human lives lost and major property damages during earthquakes. Each building should have a written contingency plan that every occupant in it should be familiar with. Specific recommendations are provided to you by the experts, which may save your life in the event of an earthquake, which may occur anytime.
Minimizing Your Vulnerability
The life style you have may allow you to have a better sense of self- protection. Mexico is a country of extreme contrasts. We have a vast, growing middle class with access to progressive jobs, though after 9/11 we also received a serious recession in our economy, making us no different to many other places in the world. By reducing your visibility you will enhance your personal protection in the street.
Taxis
In the Express scenario, criminals will hold you at gun-point inside a taxi cab that you hailed down from the street. They will beat you up mercilessly, if you resist. They work against the clock by forcing you to withdraw money from your credit card, whisking you from one ATM to another. The number one recommendation given to you is never, repeat, NEVER use street taxi cabs, usually green VW beetles. More useful information in this article.
Tips on Dealing with Taxi Drivers in Mexico City
Hotels
This article is intended to be of service not only to guests of major hotels in Mexico, but also to owners, business partners and financiers of an industry which is extremely attractive since this country offers so many advantages. Among others, to have kept a distance from terrorist incidents, result of an adequate political move calculated to have this effect. According to official and private organizations, the amount of money invested to date in this industry is in the neighborhood of 16 BILLION dollars. It’s anybody’s guess the amount invested in security. The intelligence world is measured in terms of governments’ preparedness to alert their counterparts efficiently to take prudent preventive measures. A review is made of incidents that massively took the lives of vacationers in other areas of the world, to learn from theses lessons. Mexico is a favorite touristic destination for mostly North Americans and Europeans but we also have visitors from many other parts of the world 365 days each year, especially during the winter, because of its benign weather.
BUS TRAVEL IN MEXICO
Cruise Mexico on luxury bus, By Laurence Iliff, The Dallas Morning News.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: During the 2009 Winter Holidays all Mexico City Bus Stations have a satisfactory taxi cab service inside the terminals, EXCEPT Central Norte. If you buy your taxi ride ticket there is no REFUND or ticket returned once you realize one must stand in line for hours before you board your vehicle. It is best to simply enter the clean, efficient, safe subway system or have a family friend, relative pick you up. Do NOT learn the hard way..
ERICH SCHLEGEL / DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Omnibus de Mexico, with departures from Dallas, features movies, snacks and curtained windows on its high-end buses.
Bus Travel 1
Most bus terminals –not only in Mexico – anywhere are located in areas susceptible to crime. Once you make it to the terminal, enter quickly. Keep an eye on your luggage. Avoid traveling at night, if possible. Get the best service (normally more expensive, but still reasonable in pesos) your bus line offers: you will be safer, enjoy a cup of coffee, soda pop or a sandwich and watch a nice movie while your bus is moving. It is always best to get a ride as early in the morning as possible so that you take advantage of sunlight and be in your destination point early as well. While this is not a daily occurrence, assaults do occur in different areas of the country. You are especially encouraged to read this article if you are traveling by bus between Acapulco, Ixtapa, the road that connects Oaxaca City and Huatulco, and between Huatulco and Acapulco. Traveling by bus in Mexico can be a highly enjoyable, economical and efficient experience. However, there are a few things to keep in mind regarding safety.
Bus Travel 2
Most Mexicans travel by bus. About 98% of the population utilize this form of transportation. Before you hit the road it is critical that you plan your trip. Areas in the southeast are currently undergoing major reconstruction after these were devastated by natural disasters in the last few years. The Mexican Secretariat of Transport and Communications (SCT) does a wonderful job by updating their site with information not only useful to bus passengers but car drivers. Only takes you a few minutes to learn this. Also, remember that after you’ve purchased your ticket, you can cancel it, with no cancellation charge, up until 30 minutes prior to the departure time indicated on your ticket. Mexico City serves as the nation’s transportation hub, and so much of the nationwide bus service starts, stops, connects in the D.F.
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The Frog Story
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The Frog Story
For 28 years Mario González-Román’s business card contained the State Department logo, which included the official American Eagle. When he retired, starting on August 10, 2001, he adopted a Frog as a symbol to represent anything he embarked on, to include his current activities in the private sector. His e-mail address is also identified as This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and the story behind the use of this tailless amphibian is, I believe, both fascinating and interesting. The frogs contained on this document are only two designs available in the many Websites that make reference to this smooth-skinned species that live in a damp or aquatic habitat. According to popular belief, Frogs are good omens. They are supposed to bring good luck to their owners, or so Chinese popular assertion goes.
Sometime in 1976, I received extensive training by the State Department Security Office (currently, Diplomatic Security Service-DSS) at the Mexican Presidential Military Staff’s Sporting Club (Club Deportivo del EMP) in Mexico City.
The training was tailored to meet the specific requirements of an elite group comprised of selected officers coming from various branches of the military. This program was part of a routine assistance program requested by the Government of Mexico from the United States of America to obtain the best possible security expertise in the protection of dignitaries. The officers in attendance would later form part of the Protective Detail for President-elect José López Portillo. I acted both as a Translator and one more of the students attending such a seminar. I was so active in this long, tiring and intense project that the members of the so-called U. S. Mobile Training Team expressed words of praise to my supervisors for my involvement. I was later presented with the first of 4 Meritorious Honor Awards, received in my career.
Soon after, I began providing assistance to both the Secret Service, Diplomatic Security Service and other law enforcement agencies in their numerous protective assignments when Principals under their jurisdiction visited Mexico. The first one of these high-profile dignitaries was Dr. Henry Kissinger, then Secretary of State, who came to Acapulco, as a guest of the late Mexican president Miguel Alemán. These visits entailed anticipated, detailed arrangements. Mexican police presence included the EMP, Federal Security Directorate (DFS) – an organization no longer in existence, which had same functions inintelligence information as today’s CISEN-, Federal Highway Patrol –a law enforcement agency that merged into what is today PFP- and the Acapulco City Uniformed Police Department. We would spend an average of 3 weeks ahead of each visit, making sure every detail was met and that no mistakes were made. Our Mexican police counterparts always worked closely with us.
The then Acapulco Chief of Police was impressed with the amount of work involved, to include the use of military Explosive Ordnance sniffing dog (K9) teams, armored limousines, helicopters, support by the U. S. Air Force, Navy, Army, Marines and every federal agency charged with assuring protection of the State Department Secretary, who as an exception then was protected by the Secret Service. Upon the termination of this assignment, the Chief of Police called me into his office. He said he could not believe the amount of preparation, sophisticated technology, logistics and complicated work involved in a visit of this nature in such a tranquil, peaceful resort. I wanted to let you know I have a lot of respect for what you do, the Chief said. He further said, I am a native of the State of Guerrero (where Acapulco is located) and as a token of my appreciation for your support, to my staff and me I would like to present you with a small gift.
I opened a small box and inside came this tiny frog, similar in its design to the larger one used on the first page of this document. I still treasure that old, now rusty frog, quite heavy for its size, made of silver from Taxco. It always sits right next to my computer. My boss then, Mr. William Roche, said no problem, keep it, it’s a nice gift. U. S. Government regulations forbade us to accept gifts to prevent conflict of interest. I brought this tiny frog to my office in Mexico City. I placed it in on top of my desk, where I hoped with time the promised good luck would enhance my goals in life and profession.
In all honesty, I did not pay much attention to such a small piece of decoration. One day, the office I worked for held a surprise birthday party in my honor and among other gifts, I received a cute tie with frogs of different sizes and colors. On another occasion, as a joke, a secretary gave me underwear with frogs, supposed to be worn in intimacy for increased good luck. My counterparts in the Mexican Government, office colleagues and personal friends continued to present me with these gifts. I packed my office with frogs. I had all kinds, singing, jumping, and dancing frogs. All of them, gifts from people who just wanted to wish me luck. I no longer could keep the number of frogs in a department where serious business was conducted. So, I decided to bring my Ranas (Spanish word for Frogs) to my house.
Many sad things did happen to me. I lost my home in the 1985 earthquake, ended my 20-year old marriage, underwent a 4-year divorce, my only son and I went through several horrible tragedies, accidents but we never lost faith in God and good luck was always with us. They were much less painful, thanks to these gracious animals. Also present were the good intentions of the many friends we have. The house where we live currently, located at Minatitlán 12, Colonia Roma, in Mexico City, owned by Chole, RIP, my mother, harbors about 2,000 frogs. We are proud of this symbol and have adopted it in the hope that such Good Luck continues to be present in everything we do.
PS - Was told a story about a lady in the hospital who was near death when an area Chaplain came to visit her. This Chaplain was a very young female with long blond hair. She listened to the lady who was ill and left her a small gift for comfort. It was a tiny ceramic frog. The next day one of the people from the lady's church came to visit. The lady told her friend about the beautiful young Chaplain who had come to visit her. The friend was so impressed with the way the lady had improved and felt the need to talk to the young Chaplain. In her search to find the young gal, she was repeatedly reassured that the chaplains are never very young and that there was never a gal that fit the description given. Upon returning to the lady in the hospital, a visiting nurse entered the room and noticed the ceramic frog. The nurse made the comment "I see you have a guardian angel with you" as she held the little frog. We asked why she made the comment and we were informed that the frog stood for: (F) Fully (R) Rely (O) On (G) God
Mario González-Román
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