| World Briefing | The Americas: Mexico: Cellphone Ban, for Police The legislature in Nuevo León state approved a bill banning officers from carrying personal cellphones while on duty in an effort to stop corrupt officers from communicating with drug gangs. feeds.nytimes.com |
Guatemala Gripped by Severe Drought UN agencies report some 2.5 million people in 21 provinces are affected and in need of urgent food assistance voanews.com |
Mexican Drug Lord Killed in Raid Special forces from the Mexican military surrounded and killed one of Mexico’s top drug cartel leaders, Arturo Beltran Leyva, in a firefight, the Mexican military said. nytimes.com |
Mexican Tycoon Killed In Helicopter Crash MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A Mexican business tycoon was killed along with at least two members of his family in a helicopter crash on the outskirts of Mexico City on Sunday night, emergency officials said. feeds.nytimes.com |
Leftists Slam Capitalism at Social Forum in Brazil PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) -- Thousands of leftists converged Monday in southern Brazil to spend five days railing against unfettered capitalism at the World Social Forum, the annual countercultural gathering held to protest the bankers and world leaders who will attend the World Economic Forum at a Swiss ski resort. feeds.nytimes.com |