Mexico ‘is not a drug-producing country’
The US has been criticised for failing to do enough to curb ongoing drug-related violence in Mexico. Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, insisted the country is not a […]
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Marijuana ‘the number 1 cash crop’ for Mexican drug cartels
Marijuana is proving to be a lucrative resource for drug cartels in Mexico, drug experts from the US have revealed. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the substance has […]
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Calderon: Govt’s drug policy has yielded successes
Mexico's president has insisted that the government has achieved some crucial successes in its efforts to tackle drug-related violence across the country. Speaking to Milenio Television, Felipe Calderon revealed that […]
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US criticises Mexican response to trafficking
Mexico's response to the ongoing problem of human trafficking has not been sufficient, the US State Department has said. According to a report from the organisation, funding for victim services […]
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Children with reading difficulties ‘must be identified earlier’
Youngsters who may go on to develop reading difficulties must be identified at an early stage, an academic has insisted. According to Professor Maggie Snowling of the University of York, […]
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ATL: Lack of reading skills among children is a concern
Schools in Wales might be keen to step up investment in key stage 2 books after a union said children cannot afford to fall behind at this level. According to […]
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Calderon ‘deeply aggrieved by Mexico’s pain’
Mexico's president has revealed that the country's ongoing drug war has left him feeling "deeply aggrieved". Felipe Calderon recently met with families who have been affected by drug-related violence in […]
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Mumsnet: Literacy problem cannot be ignored
Schools may be tempted to invest in more key stage 2 books after a prominent website said action to improve child literacy needs to be taken. According to Mumsnet, people […]
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US aims to support Central America in tackling violence
Central American countries such as Mexico are to receive greater support from the US as part of an effort to curb ongoing violence in the region. According to Hillary Clinton, […]
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