An Unstable Influence in Mexicos Balancing Act
For the past month Mexicans have lived under the nervous tension of not knowing what their future will bring. In fact many are anxious due to not knowing what the present holds, as they awaken each morning to the stress of a polarized and highly volatile society that has rapidly degraded from a spirited politically-charged environment to a combat zone with warriors holding their fire but with itchy trigger fingers.
Now Mexicans have mixed feelings. Most are anxious, angry and alarmed due to their inability to keep from being thrust into an escalating confrontation and crisis forced by an overactive presidential candidate who refuses to concede defeat.
Many are truly shocked, as they have witnessed a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde-like transmutation right before their very eyes. In but a short time Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, also known as AMLO, the once popular Democratic Revolution Party (PRD) presidential candidate, has managed to lessen his charismatic image to that of an agitator. At first his objections and behavior were accepted by some who favor his populist views, but as the protest rallies grew larger AMLOs ego soared and arrogance got the better of him.
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Mexicos Calderon to tour Latam, skipping Venezuela
Mexican President-elect Felipe Calderon, who wants to counter the influence of Latin American leaders like U.S.-foe Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, sets off on a tour of the region next week.
Conservative Calderon, 44, will take in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile and Brazil on the trip, but will not visit Venezuela and other countries like Bolivia whose leftist leaders are aligned with Chavez.
Calderon has said he wants Mexico to play a more active role in regional politics to balance the influence of Chavez, who is trying to reduce U.S power over Latin American affairs.
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Mexicos Fox to see migrants
With the United States planning triple-layered fences along its border and thousands of National Guard troops likely heading south, Mexican President Vicente Fox is northbound -- to Washington state.
Wednesday, with debate over immigration reform and border security roiling Congress and cities across America, Fox will tour a fruit orchard in the Yakima Valley and pay homage to the regions growing Latino population and influence. During later stops in Seattle, hell huddle with Latino business and community leaders.
The message behind the visit: Dont underestimate the importance of Mexican immigration -- both legal and illegal.
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Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia
A first monument to Independence was designed in the Seat of the Constitution without it got to be constructed. He was president Antonio Lopez of Santa Ana who, after summoning an aid, assigned to the project to the architect Lorenzo to him of the Hidalga. The design consisted of a great commemorative column flanked by sources, its construction began in 1843 but, due to the unstable situation of the country, the socle, or plinth was only finished, that would support the column; this plinth baptized to the seat of the Constitution like? the Socle.
The Tail Wags the Dog: Mexicos Televisa Law Another Nail in the Coffin of Foxs Legacy
Reforms to Mexicos media laws will likely concentrate power (and additional billions) in the hands of the already dominant Televisa juggernaut
Despite wellfounded concerns over the potential effects that the changes could have on Mexican democracy, the Mexican Congress pushed the modifications through, and Fox signed off on the measure
The reckless manner in which the reforms were approved reveals that lingering apprehensions over the quality of Mexicos political institutions, even nearly six years after the end of the authoritarian system, are grounded in reality
Mexico's Che Guevara emerges as sex symbol
Subcomandante Marcos, the elusive, balaclava-wearing Mexican revolutionary, has emerged from the jungle to appear as a "sex symbol" on the cover of a celebrity magazine.
The rebel commander, who led an armed uprising of Chiapas Indians in 1994, was photographed for Quien (Who) magazine with his face covered and puffing on his trademark pipe, which he smokes through a hole in the black mask.
The article, headlined The Sub's Secret Love, described the 48-year-old as a "sex symbol of the jungle" and claimed he was in a relationship with a journalist.
It also coincided with his Zapatista
This place has some reliques most remarkable in the world of a Antiken civilization. Up to now meant approximately from 300 Bc-600 remain the technical designers by Teotihuacan or the ' place of the Gods ' a secret. From, where they came, and why civilization is pure assumption disappeared. It seems that the city 250,000 persons can be accommodated, who were peace affectionate, but their influence to Guatemala undoes has. However the ' peace affectionate ' theory is constantly provoked. There are references of definite that the human victim long time with Teotihuacan before the
Newfield Reports on Resumption of Gulf of Mexico Production Following '05 Storms
Newfield Exploration Company (NYSE: NFX - News) today provided a progress report on the resumption of its production in the Gulf of Mexico following 2005 storms and hurricanes. Newfield estimates that the storms will result in the deferral of approximately 22 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe) of anticipated 2005 production. As a result, Newfield now expects that full-year 2005 production will total approximately 242 Bcfe.
David A. Trice, Newfield Chairman, President and CEO, commented: "Recovery from Hurricane Rita has been much slower than we originally projected with most of the
Old and new collide in Mexico’s metropolis
I’ve been a city-dweller my entire life. I grew up in New York City, attended college and currently work in Boston, and studied abroad in Sydney, Australia. In a lifetime spent hiking through concrete streets and navigating public transportation systems, I never thought I would find a city that felt unconquerable and overwhelming. But that was before I arrived in Mexico City.
With an estimated 20 million inhabitants, Mexico City is the world’s third-most-populated urban area, behind Tokyo and New York. As the capital of Mexico, it’s a thoroughly
Mexico Border Retail the Highlight of Conference
An inside look at current and future trends in cross-border retailing, including the impacts of peso swings and increased border security, is the focus of a January conference in San Antonio.
"Cross-Border Shopping Activity" will be Friday, January 13, 2006, at the Holiday Inn Select, 77 N. E. Loop 410, San Antonio.
The conference is sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso Branches; the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch; and the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Participants can register to attend at http://www.dallasfed.org . Speakers will address
Mexico leftist: Banks, business leaders a "mafia"
The leftist front runner to become Mexico's next president said its top business leaders and bankers make up an elite "mafia" that has cozied up to government to win favors at the expense of the masses.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador delivered the scathing attack during his morning television show on Monday and in a weekend campaign swing among peasants in the Gulf state of Veracruz, in a departure from his earlier conciliatory attitude toward big business.
"We face a mafia, a gang, people who have dedicated themselves to taking advantage of the government and putting it
