Mexico is in the midst of a fierce drug battle. Since President Felipe Calderon declared war on the smuggling gangs, violence has increased in many regions, including the western state of Sinaloa, where smugglers are revered as heroes.
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Mexican President to Meet with Schwarzenegger
Mexican President Felipe Calderon is on the last leg of a U.S. visit. Wednesday he'll meet with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and address the state's Legislature. Immigration will be...
Mexico's Drug-Related Murders Rise
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