Tag Archives: Mexico
The preachers who claim they can make you wealthy
“I came here to find healing for my arthritis,” said Valeria, sitting on the pew of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, known as Pare de sufrir, or stop suffering. “I was raised Catholic, but I came to … Continue reading
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Tagged evangelical christianity, evangelicals, Mexico, preachers, Prosperity gospel
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Report implicates federal police in civilian murders
An investigative journalist has reported that security forces executed at least 16 unarmed civilians during a confrontation in the western state of Michoacan in January. The report, which was presented by Mexican journalist Laura Castellanos, puts into doubt the government’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Alfredo Castillo, autodefensas, federal police, Laura Castellanos, massacre, Mexico, Michoacan, report, vigilante groups, vigilantes
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Green Party’s tactics expose fragile state of Mexican democracy
When Josefina M. was cold-called by the Green Party of Mexico (PVEM), she politely responded to their telephone survey, answering questions on crime, education, jobs and other issues. She was careful not to give out her address or any other … Continue reading
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Tagged Carlos Puente Salas, Chiapas, democracy, discount cards, fracking, Green movement, Green Party, Greens, Jorge Alcocer, Jorge Emilio Gonzalez, Manuel Velasco, Mexico, PRI, PVEM, Ulises Corona
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Johann Hari: The failed war on drugs demands a “return to sanity” for Mexico
Former Independent columnist Johann Hari is back in the limelight with an explosive New York Times bestseller, “Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs.” Its release coincides with the centenary of U.S. prohibition and is … Continue reading
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Tagged Chasing the Scream, Drug prohibition, Drugs, Johann Hari, Mexico, War on Drugs
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Mexico’s modern day minstrels sing against injustice
Anyone who has taken a bus in Guadalajara is familiar with the phenomenon: the wandering troubadours who jump aboard to sing songs of broken-hearted love in exchange for a few pesos. In May of last year, a clip of one … Continue reading
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Tagged Alejandro Reynoso, Andres Contreras, Ayotzinapa, Bill Clinton, Mexico, Protest, Protest music, Protest songs
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Domingo Villa: Killer left unsupervised during prison visit murders entire family ‘after children complain about their mother’
Former police officer Domingo Villa –– who was already serving life for killing his wife -–murdered his girlfriend, two children and a step-daughter then tried to take his own life. Read the complete article at the Daily Mirror
Guillermo del Toro longs for Mexico return
Acclaimed producer-director Guillermo del Toro has expressed his desire to film again in Mexico. Speaking at the International Festival of Cinema in Guadalajara, the “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “Pacific Rim” director spoke of his longing to return. “I owe it to … Continue reading
U.S Ambassador condemns attacks on freedom of expression
U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne has released a statement denouncing aggressions against the press in Mexico. “Freedom of expression is one of the pillars of democracy and a priority of the government of the United States,” the ambassador said. “We energetically … Continue reading
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Tagged Ambassador Wayne, Duarte, Freedom of the press, Journalism, Mexico, Veracruz
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Gone but no longer forgotten: upcoming book to name and honor migrant worker victims of 1948 plane crash
The haunting imagery of “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos” has carried the ballad from the pen of Woody Guthrie to the stadium concerts of Bruce Springsteen. A host of iconic musicians have covered the song along the way: Pete Seeger, … Continue reading
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Tagged Mexico, plane crash, Plane Wreck at Los Gatos, Tim Z. Hernandez, Woody Guthrie
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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
The Mexican Labyrinth 