Noticias de Hoy

++ President Felipe Calderón said that Mexico has an image perception problem abroad because of the violence sparked by crime… He said the country has a true problem with violence but it is not that great compared to other nations. (Comment: What “other” countries have a worse security problem then Mexico Mr. President? Iraq? Venezuela? South Africa? … Keep on reading this summary and you tell me if we are exaggerating. ++ The government of Tamaulipas confirmed the deaths of six people in gun battles in municipalities in that state… Furthermore organized crime groups blockaded the main Reynosa roadways for nearly two hours, allegedly to hinder persecutions of criminals. ++ PRD national leader Jesús Ortega said it was inconceivable that federal and state governments allow the blockades carried out by criminals. ++ In view of the wave of violence in the north of Mexico the National Migration Institute strengthened vigilance at 12 migration stations located in Border States to prevent possible attacks by organized crime. ++ Calderón blamed the stagnant situation and drop in oil production in Mexico on legal obstacles that prevented private investment… He said there was a direct connection between the loss of 200,000 barrels per day that occurred in 2008 and 2009 and the failure to allow private sector participation in Pemex. ++ PRD deputy Emilio Serrano acknowledged that lawmakers’ failing to attend sessions and low productivity have marred Congress’s image… He called for reforms to the law governing Congress to reduce the number of lawmakers in both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. ++ PRD leaders in Guerrero and the State of Mexico began talks with political parties as they seek to create alliances to run against the PRI in those states in the 2011 elections.

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