The Irish Times

Political violence engulfs Mexico ahead of elections

32 candidates for office murdered as violent crime soars and government strategy fails

Mon May 24 2021 - 12:25

64-year-old records widest winning margin in presidential election since 1980s

Mon Jul 02 2018 - 19:13

Vote comes at time of disillusionment towards unchecked corruption, poverty and violence

Thu Jun 28 2018 - 15:54

Masked gunmen burst into house party in city of Monterrey and execute nine men

Sun Jan 28 2018 - 19:55

Price rise at the pumps triggers road blockades, looting and clashes involving police

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 16:43

State attempts to fight drugs led to more violence so government has changed tack

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 01:00

Ham-fisted state interference has splintered cartels into more local, more violent entities

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 01:02

‘Autodefensas’ had prospered as an alternative to corrupt local police forces

Sat May 17 2014 - 01:00