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Five great Mexican love stories, as tragic as they are tender
1. Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl. There are multiple stories explaining the volcanoes, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, which overlook the valley of Mexico. In the most popular legend, Popocatepetl, which translates as “the smoking mountain,” was sent to battle in a distant territory. The … Continue reading
Seven meetings that shaped Mexico
Mexico, according to Malcolm Lowry, is “the meeting place of mankind itself,” where European and Aztec civilization first made contact. Every year, many Mexicans gather at their family graves to meet with the spirits of departed loved ones. In business … Continue reading
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Tagged Alfonso Cuaron, Carlos Salinas, Carlos Slim, Cortes, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Guillermo del Toro, Mexico, Octavio Paz, Santa Anna
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The Mexican Labyrinth 