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• n  a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

• mexico's black mood public anger at out-of-control drug barons, corrupt politicians, crooked police and a new insurrection may mean the end of the road for the .

• Mexico
• United Mexican States

News & Articles

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• Mexico vs. Italy: Lineups
  Mexico and Italy get their Confederations Cup underway today when they square off at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil is already at the top of Group A after beating Japan in the tournament opener yesterday, leaving Mexico and italy in search of three points to move level with the hosts.
  June 16, 2013 - Philly.com
• Mexico and Italy even at 1-1 at halftime
  Mexico's Javier Hernandez scores his side's first goal from the penalty spot during the soccer Confederations Cup group A match between Mexico and Italy at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 16, 2013.
  June 16, 2013 - Connecticut Post
• Mexico reports severe flooding in border city
  PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico (AP) — Heavy weekend rains have caused severe flooding in the Mexican city of Piedras Negras on the border with Texas. Coahuila state officials say one person died and 10,000 houses are damaged, leaving 40,000 peoples homeless.        
  June 16, 2013 - Boston Globe

Quotes

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• Barack Obama in AFP
  The millions of gallons of oil that have spilled into the Gulf of Mexico are more like an epidemic, one that we will be fighting for months and even years,Obama said, taking a hard line on BP which leased the Gulf of Mexico rig that blew up...