State of Mexico

Mexico Earthquake Leads to Discovery of Ancient Temple

Archaeologists scanning a Mexican pyramid for damage following September's devastating earthquake have uncovered traces of an ancient temple.

The temple is nestled inside the Teopanzolco pyramid in Morelos state, 70km (43 miles) south of Mexico City.

It is thought to date back to 1150 and to belong to the Tlahuica culture, one of the Aztec peoples living in central Mexico.

Mexico: PRI Candidate Narrowly Wins Important Mexico State Election

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TOLUCA, Mexico - In the all-important gubernatorial election in the State of Mexico, the most populous in the nation and often a harbinger of subsequent presidential election results, the candidate of the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party narrowly defeated the candidate of the socialdemocratic Morena amid accusations of fraud.