For more than two weeks, demonstrations by teachers have caused traffic chaos across Mexico. They're protesting a new law requiring performance evaluations for teachers. Supporters see the law as an attempt to break the power of labor unions.
In Mexico the stage is now set for a three-way showdown in the presidential vote in July.
Authorities in Mexico say they've broken up an illegal international adoption scam. Reporter Franc Contreras tells host Lisa Mullins that couples from Ireland had traveled to Mexico hoping to adopt, but the children were stolen.
Enrique Pena Nieto, frontrunner in the 2012 Mexican presidential elections, was recently asked to name three books that have influenced him and he couldn't.
Mexico's government is offering a $2.4 million reward for information leading to those behind a deadly casino attack.
Mexico's Attorney General Arturo Chavez has resigned just weeks after Wikileaks cables revealed that US Embassy officials were puzzled about his appointment. Anchor Marco Werman gets the story from reporter Franc Contreras.
Mexico's President Felipe Calderon gave his annual 'state of the nation' speech today. He acknowledged that drug-related violence is on the rise despite the crackdown but urged Mexicans to stick with him. Correspondent Franc Contreras has more.
Despite Mexico City's dense population, traffic, and the famed smog, the city is following the path of several European capitals by starting a bike rental program. Anchor Marco Werman speaks to reporter Franc Contreras in Mexico City.
The answer to today's Geo Quiz is Plaza de Torros in Mexico City. It's where a Mexican matador made headlines this weekend. Anchor Marco Werman gets the story from reporter Franc Contreras in Mexico City.