Australian Students Tells Her Tale of Fun In Mexico
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The University of Queensland recently published a story about one of it’s students, Alison Rae, who recently studied abroad in Mexico at the Tecnologico de Monterrey. Her tale is one of fun, adventure, and cultural understanding, even in the face of the H1N1 health crisis.
According to the student,
“I would definitely recommend Mexico as a place to go on exchange – the culture and way of life is very different to Australia but a great experience.”
With swine flu interrupting her first Mexican adventure, Ms Rae will resume her travels once the end-of-semester exams are complete.
“It happened a week before the assessment period, my brother was just about to arrive and we had plans to travel for about three weeks,” she said.
“I had to leave Mexico a few weeks early, so there were a few places I didn’t get to see and I’m also keen to explore Central America.”
To read the full story, click here.
admin @ November 12, 2009
Mexico Takes a Stand Against Vigilantism
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Prosecutors in Mexico are questioning Mauricio Fernandez, the new mayor of Mexico’s wealthiest municipality, the Monterrey suburb of San Pedro Garza, for his alleged support of his residence in a move of vigilantism.
It is suspected that Hector Saldaña Perales, reputed chief of the Monterrey branch of the Beltran Leyva drug cartel, and three of his underlings were murdered by citizens taking the law into their own hands. The death was mentioned by the Mayor in an address to the public, hours before the body was found, further suggesting that the Mayor had prior knowledge of the incident.
While nothing has been proven as of yet, Federal Prosecutors are showing the public that they cannot, and will not stand for a lawless state, and that citizens taking matters into their own hands is simply not acceptable.
To read more on the story, please click here.
admin @ November 11, 2009
Mexico Comes to the Aid of the U.S. and E.U.
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Mexico has joined in the fight to put pressure on China to drop unfair and potentially illegal export barriers.
The United States and the European Union had been struggling with these barries imposed by Beijing for some time now, and with Mexican officials, joining in the struggle, the Wall Street Journal is confident that the standstill could shortly come to a close.
The trade barriers, as currently imposed, violated World Trade Organization agreements, enraging the global community.
To read more, please click here.
admin @ November 5, 2009
Major Drug Lord Killed in Mexico
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While no loss of life is ideal in any situation, the streets of Mexico are safer tonight, as Braulio Arellano Dominguez, also known as “El Gonzo,” “Zeta 20″ or “El Verdugo,” is being reported dead.
The alleged drug czar was mortally wounded in a gun-fight with authorities, according CNN, during which he opened fire first. He was pronounced dead on the way to the hosptial.
According to www.CNN.com
“Officials said they confiscated five cars, four motorcycles, a submachine gun, a hand grenade, four pistols, more than 150 rounds of ammunition, communication equipment, three bags containing unspecified powder and pills, 74,900 pesos ($5,655) and $107 in U.S. currency.”
To read the full story, please click here.
admin @ November 4, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Border
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BREAKING NEWS:
An earthquake that has measured at a 4.0 has struck just near the border of the United States and Mexico. The epicenter is estimated somewhere roughly nine miles west of Calexico, California.
As of yet, there is no information on any damages and/or casualties. For more information, please visit: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/11/40-earthquake-strikes-usmexico-border.html
admin @ November 2, 2009
Mexican Museum Draws Eyes in the U.S.
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Since opening its doors nearly two years ago, the National Museum of Death in Mexico has turned curious heads, both foreign and domestic.
USA Today, America’s most widely read newspaper, has highlighted the unusualy museum in a recent piece. However, the article thankfully reserves judgement and shows respect for the traditions of honoring the dead, the very purpose for which the Museum was created.
To read the full article, click here.
admin @ October 30, 2009
A familiar holiday gets a new spin
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While Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) has been a tradition for centuries, many Mexican Americans in the United States are creating their own unique spin on the day of rememberance.
The Washington Post has written an article examining the traditional (and non-traditional) celebratory practices of residents in and around the District.
To read the full article, click here.
admin @ October 26, 2009
Two day drug sweep yields major results
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A full on sweep for nearly two days has resulted in the arrests of more than 300 people on suspect of drug related charges.
In a joint effort between Mexican and U.S. authorities, Federal Agents rushed into action yesterday, dealing a serious blow to organized crime in the United States and in Mexico.
The sweep and indictments culminated a 44-month operation during which the Justice Department arrested about 1,200 people and seized nearly 12 tons of drugs as well as $32.8 million in U.S. currency.
To read the full Wall Street Journal story, click here.
admin @ October 24, 2009
Britney Spears Chooses Mexico as Vacation Destination
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According to celebrity blog site TMZ.com, “Britney Spears played at the beach in a black bikini with her boyfriend Jason Trawick. She and her boys jetted off to Mexico this weekend and hit up a Zihuatanejo resort.”
Britney and Mr. Trawick, who is also her manager took her two sons Jayden James and Sean Preston to enjoy the scenic Pacific overlooks.
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admin @ October 19, 2009
Investments Continue to Pour into Mexico, According to the Wall Street Journal
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Mexico continues to ride high as stock prices rise for a tenth consecutive day. Today, the market closed at its highest point all year, as confidence in the market continues to rise.
The IPC market index experienced a 0.4% jump today, bringing the total increase for the year-to-date up to 38.6%.
With foreign investments continuing to pour into Mexico, experts are saying that the upward trend will continue well into the foreseeable future.
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admin @ October 15, 2009