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Anchorwoman Carmen Aristegui Fired for Addressing Rumors Mexican President Had Alcohol Problem

'Does the president or does he not have an alcohol problem?' she asked viewers on her final MVS newscast Friday. 'The presidency should give a clear and formal answer with respect to this.'

MEXICO CITY -- Prominent anchorwoman Carmen Aristegui has been given the axe at news channel MVS for addressing rumors that Mexican President Felipe Calderon has an alleged alcohol problem.