North America Archives

OAS Lifts Ban on Cuba

The 47-year-old suspension of Cuba from the Organization of American States was lifted last week during a meeting of the hemispheric organization in...

Alex Newman June 8, 2009

Mexican Violence, Gun Controls

May 12, 2009

On the CBS television show Face the Nation on April 12, in an interview with Bob Schieffer, Mexico’s Ambassador to the United States...

Swine Flu Sweeping Across Mexico into U.S.

Joe Wolverton, II, J.D. April 26, 2009

A deadly strain of swine flu is sweeping across Mexico and has already spread to bordering states in America, as well. Mexican health...

Calderon: U.S. Officials Involved in Drug Trade

Alex Newman April 13, 2009

A familiar accusation leveled at U.S. government officials came from a surprising source: Mexican President Felipe Calderon. “It is impossible to pass tons...

America to Blame for Mexico’s Problems?

Alex Newman March 30, 2009

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in Mexico last week to meet with various Mexican officials including President Felipe Calderón and Foreign Minister...

Clinton Visits Mexico to Discuss Drugs, Other Issues

March 25, 2009

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Mexico on March 25 for a two-day visit that will include stops in Mexico City...

Obama’s Canada Visit Spotlights NAFTA

February 20, 2009

President Barack Obama made his first visit international trip as president on February 19, as he made a seven-hour visit to Canada’s capital...

Satellites Collide: First Traffic Accident in Space

February 12, 2009

Like most members of the Baby Boomer generation who grew up watching movies about space exploration and following our nation's quest to put...

U.S. Military Warns of Mexico’s Collapse

Alex Newman January 19, 2009

A report released this month by the U.S. Joint Forces Command is warning of the potential for “rapid and sudden collapse” of the...

Mexico in the Grip of Drug Cartels

December 29, 2008

In a feature article, the December 22 issue of Forbes magazine reported that drug cartels are increasingly having their way in Mexico. Assassinations...