The dismissals of the lawyers led to the resignations of key officials at the Justice Department, including Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

NPR: Justice Probe: Partisan Politics Had Role In Firings

We learned this weekend that a Spanish judge, Baltasar Garzon, is preparing to prosecute six Americans who worked as senior legal and policy advisors to President George W. Bush - including Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Under Secretary of Defense Douglas Feith.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Lawfare and Obama's transnationalist

Dozens of cyclists were allegedly implicated in the scandal, including former Tour de France winner Alberto Contador, who is expected to give evidence in the trial.

BBC: Spain's Dr Eufemiano Fuentes in court for cyclists' doping

"This latest blast shows the results of a systematic lack of oversight in contracts at Pemex that the company relies on for everything, including industrial security, " said Alberto Islas, a security expert in Mexico City.

WSJ: Blast Rocks Headquarters of Mexico Oil Company

"More than a strike against Elba, this is a warning to all interest groups that seek to stall the coming reforms, including telecommunications and energy, " said Alberto Islas, a consultant in Mexico City.

WSJ: Mexico Arrest of Union Chief Sends Warning