Stories about Mexico from May, 2006
Mexico: Abuse of Force in Salvador Atenco
With a title quoting the Commissioner of State Security, Wilfrido Robledo Madrid who said that “in Atenco the police did not carry firearms,” Eduardo Arcos posts a photo of a policeman pointing his pistol. Enlace Zapatista has an audio speech, photo gallery, and transcription (ES) which accuses Mexico's mainstream media...
Mexico: Riots in San Salvador Atenco
In a story that has barely gotten mention in the English-language press, Ulises Mejia writes about the riots which erupted in the town of San Salvador Atenco near Mexico City. In Spanish, Jay of Arkham Asylum says that he has “lost all of the little faith that I had in...
Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru: Poll Numbers
Boz has his Latin America Friday poll numbers, Cinco de Mayo version. Three new polls in Mexico show a big change for the upcoming presidential election.
Mexico, Latin America: Podcasting and Politics
Fran J. Saavedra, writing from the Canary Islands, announces the first Podcast Marathon (ES), which will take place this Saturday with the goal of promoting more interaction between Spanish-speaking bloggers and podcasters. Likewise, Eduardo Arcos is seeking the participation of bloggers (ES) for a series on the upcoming presidential elections...
Mexico: Exaggerated Reaction to Mexico's New Drug Law
Boz comments on the exaggerated reactions to a clarification of Mexico's legal code regarding drugs. He labels the new policy a “step forward for Mexico's legal system,” but adds that “it's unlikely to have major effects on the country's drug problem.” Dr. Steven Taylor, however, argues that legalizing the possession...
Mexico: Star Spangled Banner en Español
Julio Sueco, a Mexican blogger living in Sweden says that the Spanish version of the Star Spangled Banner isn't his cup of manzanilla tea.
The Boycott from Both Sides of the Border
It's a public holiday for the much of the world. In fact, I'm severely disappointed if you're reading this in anything other than pajamas. Though International Workers Day (better known as “May Day”) was first established in the United States after the Haymarket Riot, government fear of spreading socialism caused...
