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Mexican carnival goers burn clown's effigy over jokes
Mazatlan (Mexico), Feb 20 (IANS/EFE) An effigy of a clown was burned at a carnival over the offensive jokes told by the performer about the June 2009 day-care center fire that killed 49 children in northern Mexico. A committee decided Platanito's effigy should go up in smoke Saturday night in the Pacific port city because he was the most distasteful celebrity they could identify. Comedian Sergio

44 die due to cold weather in Mexico
/EFE) The winter season and low temperatures in Mexico have led to the death of at least 44 people, the government said.

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15 tonnes of synthetic drugs burnt in Mexico
/EFE) More than 15 tonnes of methamphetamines valued at 58 million pesos (around $4.5 million) have been burnt by the military in Mexico, officials said.

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Mexican football coach punches photographer
/EFE) A criminal complaint has been filed against the coach of a football club in Mexico for allegedly punching a photographer who had clicked his pictures.

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38 killed in Mexico prison clash
At least 38 inmates were killed and several others wounded Sunday in a clash inside a prison in Mexico, an official said.

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US consul clarifies travel warning to Mexico
The State Department consul assigned to Nogales and Puerto Penasco, Mexico, says the recent travel warning issued by the federal government is not meant to discourage Americans from visiting Mexico.

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