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October 2, 2014 marked the 46th anniversary of the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre in Mexico City, when  Mexican security forces opened fire on protesting students and killed many. For the entire article, click here. Article by Allan Wall, published October 6th, 2014, on Mexidata.info.  

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On September 18th, voters in Scotland are scheduled to go to the polls and vote in a very straightforward referendum. Unlike the confusing referendum held in Puerto Rico in 2012 ,  the Scotland referendum poses a very simple question to voters. The question on the ballot is simply “Should Scotland be an independent country?”. There are […]

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Allan on June 13th, 2014

Many a city worldwide has its famous downtown square, or plaza.    Such a plaza is an essential part of a city’s history and identity. Consequently, it is a major draw for tourists. Mexico City’s principal plaza, called the Zocalo, fills such a role and is the heart of that great metropolis. The Zocalo and the surrounding area is where […]

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Allan on June 30th, 2013

The Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War was fought on July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1863.   That means that now, in 2013, the battle’s sesquiscentennial (150-year anniversary)  is upon us.   Various commemorations are being held at and near the historical battlefield. The Civil War is an important part of our shared memory as Americans.  […]

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