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Understanding Ayotzinapa: Conflicting theories surround attack on students

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Stephen Woodman

More than four months on from the forced disappearance of 43 student protesters in southern Mexico, there is still intense debate about the motivation for the attack. The Mexican government has placed new emphasis on a theory that could explain why … Continue reading →

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Former Mayor charged in 43 missing Mexican student case

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Stephen Woodman

The former Mayor of Iguala, Guerrero, has been formally accused of kidnapping 43 student protestors in September. Jose Luis Abarca, from the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) was already imprisoned in a high security jail in the State of … Continue reading →

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Annual telethon comes up short as negative press holds back donations

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Stephen Woodman

Teleton, Mexico’s largest telethon that urges television viewers to donate money for the rehabilitation of children with disabilities, has suffered its worst ever year and last week was forced to extend its annual broadcast by four hours to reach its … Continue reading →

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How did Mexico’s First Lady make $10 million dollars in 2010?

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Stephen Woodman

Angelica Rivera, the wife of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, was forced to release a video statement on Wednesday, defending herself against accusations of “a conflict of interest” after her mansion home was found to be registered in the name … Continue reading →

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