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                   US Spying on Mexico is Under Investigation

   Mexico has ordered an investigation into allegations the United States
   spied on President Enrique Pena Nieto before his election, and on his
   predecessor Felipe Calderon.
   Interior Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong says the investigation is
   intended to see whether such spying took place and whether any Mexican
   officials were complicit.
   Speaking in Geneva, Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Jose Antonio
   Meade said U.S. President Barack Obama has promised Mr. Pena Nieto an
   investigation into Mexico`s concerns as part of a broader examination
   of U.S. intelligence gathering
   Meade said he will summon the U.S. ambassador "to stress firmly ... the
   probe promised by President Obama needs to be opened and broadened."
   The German weekly Der Spiegel reported Sunday that the U.S. National
   Security Agency began snooping on Mexican officials` emails beginning
   in May 2010.
   Der Spiegel said the information came from a secret document leaked by
   former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, who is living in Russia.
   Meade, who is in Geneva for the U.N. Human Rights Council`s review of
   Mexico`s human rights record, called such alleged spying "an abuse of
   trust,`` and said his government will insist that those who authorized
   it "be sanctioned appropriately.``
   Mr. Calderon said Monday the alleged spying on his emails is an affront
   to Mexican institutions.
   Asked whether Mexico might curtail any of its intelligence cooperation
   on counter-narcotics or counterterrorism because of the revelations,
   Meade said, "We will be awaiting for the response before deciding
   whether any additional action is warranted."
   The White House said the U.S. is not conducting a specific
   investigation into claims related to Mexico, but rather is examining
   Mexico`s concerns as part of a previously announced review into how the
   U.S. gathers intelligence.
   Mr. Obama mentioned the wide-ranging review last month at the U.N.
   General Assembly, in responding to concerns from other allies.
   Officials say that review is aimed at ensuring a balance between
   security and privacy concerns.
   The reports of NSA spying have started a firestorm abroad. Brazil`s
   president canceled a state visit to Washington, the German government
   canceled a Cold War-era surveillance agreement, and the French
   government summoned the U.S. ambassador for answers.
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