1.   US and Mexican anti-drug officials suggested that the army was present to protect rather than to detain the drug shipment.

2.   Although U.S. agents tell Mexican officials about the problem, Juarez police are too busy and understaffed to help most of the time.

3.   American officials said recent disclosures about ties between Mexican officials and drug traffickers had re-opened a discussion about Mexico that had been all but concluded several weeks ago.

4.   And after a series of reversals in their murder case, Mexican officials say they are close to announcing new corruption charges against him.

5.   And Mexican officials have suggested that the deaths of Patino and his two colleagues might foster the success that they could not achieve themselves.

6.   And in Washington on Wednesday, Mexican officials are scheduled to hold the first in a series of meetings to discuss migration policy with Bush administration officials.

7.   And Mexican officials hope to use trade to build an even bigger economy.

8.   And Mexican officials have done their best to underscore that risk.

9.   Annan made it clear Monday that although Mexican officials had sent him reports about Chiapas, which he will study, they had not formally sought U.N. help.

10.   Around every corner is a story of a disastrous trip, and most include claims of being abused by Mexican officials.