Category Archives: Crime

Mexico’s Election Violence

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Allan Wall

Mexico held an election on June 2nd. It was a massive election, with 20,000 official posts up for grabs, from the presidency and Congress down to local offices. There were 70,000 candidates competing for those 20,000 posts. In some parts … Continue reading →

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The Second Presidential Debate

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Allan Wall

On April 28th, the second Mexican presidential debate of 2024 was held.  Click here to see the transcript of the debate.  I’m reminded of a Spanish-language proverb:    El prometer no empobrece — El dar es lo que aniquila – “To … Continue reading →

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Can Mexico’s Vaquita Porpoise Survive?

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Allan Wall

The vaquita, scientific name Phocoena sinus, is a type of porpoise which is endemic to Mexico. The vaquita livesin the northern partof the Sea of Cortes(pictured on the right), also called the Gulf of California or Vermilion Sea, a body of … Continue reading →

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