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Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Mexico's newly-sworn in President Enrique Peña Nieto says he opposes legalization and sees marijuana as a gateway to more harmful drugs.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Mexico's new President Enrique Peña-Nieto says the army and navy will continue to fight drug cartels in Mexico while a new security strategy is determined and the troops can return to their bases.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  The main adviser to Mexico's president-elect says votes legalizing recreational marijuana in the U.S. states of Washington and Colorado will force the Mexican government to rethink its efforts on halting marijuana smuggling across the border.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Mexico's president-elect says the U.S. Supreme Court should reevaluate the murder case of a Mexican woman who was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the death of a Texas boy.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  With daily gun battles continuing south of the border, many are wondering if Mexico's new president will favor legalizing drugs.

Monday, July 02, 2012  It's no secret that the danger in Mexico has affected business ties with the valley.  Keith Patridge with the McAllen Economic Development Corporation says Americans crossing the border for business or fun has practically come to a screeching halt.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Action 4 News spoke to a U.S. Congressman and a drug cartel expert to find out what Mexico's presidential election results mean for the drug war and the Rio Grande Valley.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Leftist candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he won't concede the presidency despite an official preliminary count that shows him losing to former ruling party candidate Enrique Pena Nieto.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Action 4 News spoke to an expert about politics in Mexico who said PRI candidate Enrique Peña-Nieto won because people voted on their fears instead of their hopes.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  Mexico is holding its presidential election on Sunday, and with almost 80 million Mexicans eligible to vote at more than 141,000 polling locations, the country is hoping for a positive change.

Saturday, April 14, 2012  The lead candidate in Mexico’s race for president is expected to visit several cities along the border later this month.