Monthly Archives: April 2026

President Sheinbaum Comments on Latest Attempt to Assassinate Trump, Sends Respect

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Allan Wall

Soon after the latest assassination attempt on President Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sent outthis tweet on Twitter X: “It’s good that President Trump and his wife are doing well after the recent events. We send him our respect. Violence … Continue reading →

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A Green Iguana in Morelos State

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Allan Wall

Here’s a photo from the iNaturalistMX website of the Iguana Verde (Iguana iguana), known in English as the Green Iguana, which is not always green. It’s often simply called an iguana. But this one has some green: The photo was … Continue reading →

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On April 20th, Disturbed Young Man Carries Out Shooting on Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Moon

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Allan Wall

The Teotihuacan complex northeast of Mexico City is a spectacular archaeological site which I have visited thrice. The Mesoamerican city was at its height in the first half of the first millenium A.D., long predating the arrival of the Aztecs … Continue reading →

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Untimely Deaths of Mexican Officials Raises Question of U.S. Intervention for President Sheinbaum

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Allan Wall

The recent deaths of two Mexican officials and two American officials raise questions for President Sheinbaum about U.S. activity in Mexico. From the Associated Press:  “Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday [April 20th] she would demand explanations over what U.S. … Continue reading →

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Roberto Velasco Replaces Juan Ramon de la Fuente as Mexican Foreign Minister

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Allan Wall

The Mexican foreign ministry is the SRE, the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, the Secretariat of Foreign Relations. The Mexican Foreign Secretary, or Foreign Minister, equivalent to U.S. Secretary of State, is commonly referred to as Canciller (Chancellor). Until this month, the Mexican Foreign … Continue reading →

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How Much Does Mexico Depend on Remittances From the U.S.A.?

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Allan Wall

How much does Mexico depend on remittances from the United States? Remittances are funds sent by people from Country A working in Country B. They are sent back to families in Country A. Many countries have grown to depend on … Continue reading →

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La Pascua in Mexico

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Allan Wall

The crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ are foundational to the Christian faith. That’s why the major branches of Christendom memorialize – in various ways – the death, burial and resurrection of Christ each spring . In the English … Continue reading →

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