23Aug2012
Mexico Judge Cuts Ammo Charge Against US Trucker
Associated Press
A Mexican appeals judge on Thursday significantly lessened the charge against a Dallas truck driver who says he made a wrong turn into Mexico with a trailer full of ammunition.

23Aug2012
Substance Abuse Higher Among Lesbians Says Study
The Fix
An Australian study suggests women in the LGBT community are at a higher risk for binge drinking and drug use.

23Aug2012
50-Plus Women Outpace Men in Charitable Giving
Philanthropy.com
Women who are in their 50s or older are far more charitable than their male counterparts, according to a new study.

23Aug2012
Catholic Bishops Call on Government to Intervene in Conflict With Religious Cult
CNN
Authorities are negotiating with a religious cult in southwestern Mexico, trying to persuade leaders to allow public schools to operate in the isolated community.

23Aug2012
Unemployed Youth Are Fighters, Victims in Mexico Drug War
InSight
Reports that the number of unemployed youths in Mexico stands at 8 million and is set to rise are bad news for security, as this group makes up the majority of combatants and victims in the country's drug war.

23Aug2012
Maya Empire Decline Accelerated by Deforestation
Phys.org
In A.D. 695, the collapse of several cities in present day Guatemala marked the start of the Classic Maya's slow decline. Prolonged drought is thought to have played a role, but a study published this week adds a new twist.

23Aug2012
US Drug Use Fuels Mexico's Drug War, Activists Say
San Antonio Express-News
Members of the Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity are focusing on what they say are the wars on drugs root causes: American drug consumption, cross-border weapons trafficking, money laundering and U.S. aid to Mexico's army.

23Aug2012
Travel Tip: Stay Safe While Traveling in Mexico
About.com
Most people who travel to Mexico have a wonderful time and don't encounter any problems. However, as in other tourist destinations throughout the world, crime is a fact of life.


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