Monday, August 14, 2006

Mexico: AMLO supporters block Banamex locales while thousands rally in Oaxaca

*Protests in favor of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (image, via CNN) continue as supporters block several bank entrances.

*A look into one man’s vigilantism shows the fragmentation in the Minuteman Project.

*Financial analysts remain confident that Felipe Calderon will be the next president as the peso reached its highest point in five months.

*Thousands protested in Oaxaca calling for an investigation into the murder of a protestor killed during demonstrations last week.

*A survey done last week showed most Mexico City voters believed that there was fraud in July’s presidential election.

*Massive demand by Mexicans for U.S. visas feeds illegal immigration.

*Defending Mexican soccer champions Pachuca started the season with 2 straight losses while Atlas continue undefeated after routing UAG 6-1.

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