North America

Mexico: Oaxaca Crisis May Be Ending

Date: October 10th, 2006 |

The strike in Oaxaca that has paralyzed the popular colonial city since May spread to Mexico City Oct. 9 when thousands of strikers marched 280 miles to the capital city, but late that night the government and protest leaders reached a tentative agreement to end the dispute. Some of the barricades in Oaxaca will reportedly [read more]

Mexico: Ongoing Crisis in Oaxaca

Date: September 26th, 2006 |

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The U.S. Embassy renewed its announcement advising Americans to consider avoiding Oaxaca because of ongoing unrest spawned by a teachers’ strike that began in May. The heart of the popular colonial city remains occupied by demonstrators demanding the governor resign, and the governor told the striking teachers that they will be fired if they don’t [read more]

Mexico: Baja California Survives Hurricane John

Date: September 12th, 2006 |

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The resort area of Los Cabos on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula experienced little damage when Hurricane John swept over it Sept. 1, but some areas to the north were hit with 20 inches of rain, high winds and flooding. Power lines were downed and buildings swamped in the city of La [read more]

U.K. and USA: Airline Security

Date: August 15th, 2006 |

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Restrictions on carry-on bags for flights originating in or transiting through the U.K. have eased since a total ban on carry-ons went into effect August 1o in response to an alleged terrorist plot. The rules may continue to fluctuate, but currently passengers are allowed to carry aboard one bag the size of an attaché case [read more]

Mexico: Security Increased at Mexico City’s Airport

Date: August 8th, 2006 |

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Federal police increased security at Mexico City’s international airport following protests at Acapulco’s airport Aug. 3 when dozens of people demanding a recount of the presidential vote demonstrated in the terminal. No flights were disrupted, but police want to make sure a similar incident does not occur in Me [read more]

Airline Security: Carry-on Regulations Relaxed

Date: September 26th, 2006 |

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Strict carry-on rules that were imposed following the thwarted terrorist plot in August to blow up U.S.-bound aircraft flying from London have been relaxed. The U.S. now allows small amounts of liquids and gels in carry-on luggage and permits beverages purchased at shops inside airport security perimeters to be carried aboard. Containers for toiletries must [read more]

Mexico: Violence along the Border

Date: September 19th, 2006 |

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The U.S. State Department issued a public announcement about “brutal violence” throughout Mexico, but especially in Nuevo Laredo across the Rio Grande from Laredo, Texas. Much of the violence is narcotics related and the announcement warned of a possible resurgence of kidnappings for ransom. There is no evidence that Americans are being targeted, but criminals [read more]

Mexico: Oaxaca Crisis Continues

Date: August 30th, 2006 |

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The ongoing crisis in Oaxaca, that started with a teachers’ strike in May and quickly escalated to a complete takeover of the center of the popular colonial city, is showing few signs of stopping. Strikers are demanding the state governor’s resignation and the tourist industry has been shut down. In recent weeks protesters have blocked [read more]

Washington, DC: Arrests in National Mall Crimes

Date: August 15th, 2006 |

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U.S. Park Police have arrested five suspects in attacks on tourists near the National Mall that occurred in May and July. The incidents prompted a citywide crime emergency and police feel they have now arrested everyone involved in th [read more]

Mexico: Demonstrators Take Over Heart of Mexico City, Oaxaca

Date: August 1st, 2006 |

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Demonstrators demanding a vote recount in the contested presidential election took over Mexico City’s main square July 30 and a six-mile stretch of the Reforma, the capital’s main boulevard, home to luxury hotels, government offices, major corporations and the U.S. Embassy. The protests caused major disruptions for commuters on Monday. The occupation could last for [read more]