Mexico
My family and I have returned safely from our yearly Christmas trip to Mexico, to the metropolitan area in which we formerly resided and in which my wife’s family still resides. We had long waits at the border both entering and leaving Mexico. Why? For the entire blog entry, click here. Article by Allan Wall, […]
The end of one calendar year and the beginning of another is an occasion for reflection and analysis. This is certainly the case for Mexico, which has a new president, Enrique Pena Nieto, who began a six-year term on December 1st. How will a Pena Nieto presidency be different from the previous Felipe Calderon administration? […]
Continue reading about Mexico (and the World) Rings Out 2012 and Rings in 2013
The long-awaited date of December 21st, 2012 is nearly upon us, with international hysteria continuing over a supposed Maya prophecy. Yet the purveyors of the hysteria (some of whom have made a fair sum of money) aren’t even in agreement. Is it the destruction of the planet or “just” the destruction of civilization? Others have […]
Continue reading about Maya Calendar Hysteria – December 21st Almost Here
The hysteria has been building up for years, based on the belief that a Maya prophecy foretells the end of the world on December 21st, 2012. Even the purveyors of the hysteria, some of whom have made a lot of money, can’t agree on what is actually to occur. Some say the world will be […]
On December 1st, 2012, Enrique Peña Nieto was inaugurated as President of Mexico, and he followed up with a busy first week in office . First impressions are important in politics, and the success, or perception of success, of a new president can affect his entire term. For the entire article, click here. Article by Allan […]
Continue reading about Enrique Pena Nieto’s First Week as President of Mexico
On December 1st, 2012, Enrique Pena Nieto became the President of Mexico, replacing Felipe Calderon, who had been president since 2006. The President of Mexico has a six-year term, and cannot be reelected. Pena Nieto won the 2012 Mexican election held on July 1st. Mexico has a five-month long transitional period between election and inauguration, […]
Continue reading about Enrique Pena Nieto Now President of Mexico
In a matter of days Felipe Calderon is scheduled to step down as President of Mexico, at the end of a six-year term, to be replaced by Enrique Pena Nieto, winner of the 2012 Mexican election. The transition is proceeding on schedule. As for Felipe Calderon, he seems to have been enjoying his last few months […]
Continue reading about Felipe Calderon Enjoys Final Days as President of Mexico
Mexico’s 2012 presidential election was won by Enrique Peña Nieto of the PRI (Partido Revolucionario Institucional). Peña Nieto is scheduled to take office on December 1st. Nevertheless, everybody did not recognize Peña Nieto’s triumph, chief among them runner-up candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (often referred to as AMLO), who ran under the banners of three […]
Continue reading about Would a Second Round Help in Future Mexican Elections?
Does the Maya calendar really prophesy the end of the world on December 21st, 2012? There’s been a lot of hysteria about this topic. However, even the purveyors of the hysteria are not in agreement on what it entails. Is it the end of the world, the end of life on earth, or “just” the […]
Continue reading about Does the Maya Calendar Really Predict the World’s End in 2012 ?
Last July 1st Mexico held elections, choosing a new president and electing an entirely new Congress. Two months later, the transition is proceeding on schedule. For the entire article, click here. Article published by Allan Wall, on Mexidata.info, September 10th, 2012.
Continue reading about Mexico’s New Congress and Official President-Elect