Mexican Economy: Poverty in Mexico rises to engulf nearly half the population

Poverty in Mexico rises to engulf nearly half the population - Los Angeles Times: "Mexico received more bad economic news Friday with a report that shows poverty is steadily on the rise.

The number of Mexicans living in poverty grew to 52 million in 2010, up by more than 3 million people from two years earlier, the report says. That means 46.2% of the population lives in poverty."