MEXICO/U.S.: Calderon Visits Washington, Preoccupied By Troubles.

NYTIMES/ Analysis-- MARC LACEY/           "When Calderón addresses a joint session of Congress Wednesday, he will face a tricky task: How can he discuss the violence in his country with enough urgency to secure more assistance from Washington but also reassure American lawmakers that Mexico is not spinning out of control?"  And this..." relations between Calderón and Obama are close, say aides on both sides. The state dinner that Obama will hold for Calderón on Wednesday is evidence, since such events have been rare in the Obama presidency."

Mexico's Most Dangerous Drug Gang : Los Zetas.

7:25 Broadcast from NPR.ORG/John Burnett/
The DEA considers Los Zetas the most dangerous drug-trafficking organization in Mexico. Its has a reputation as super-gangsters adept at paramilitary-style ambushes and bold jailbreaks. They are the most feared, most emulated criminals in Mexico.

Hecho In Mexico: America's Meth Supply.

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