Mexico
Due to violence in Mexico, many Americans are now reconsidering whether or not they want to visit that country. If enough Americans choose not to visit Mexico it could result in major losses of revenue for the Mexican tourism industry, which provides jobs for several million Mexicans. Even if Mexico suddenly became safer, it could […]
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“I keep straining my ears to hear a sound. Maybe someone is digging underground, or have they given up and all gone home to bed, thinking those who once existed must be dead.” –The Bee Gees, “New York Mining Disaster 1941” Who can fail to be inspired by the recent rescue of 33 trapped miners […]
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In the year 2010 Mexico celebrates both its Centennial and Bicentennial anniversaries. The Bicentennial celebrates the 1810 beginning of what became the Mexican Independence Movement, with Miguel Hidalgo’s famous “Grito” (Cry) reenacted on the night of September 15th, 2010. To read the full article click here. Article written by Allen Wall on November 15th, 2010 […]
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By an amazing historical coincidence, calendar year 2010 is both a centennial and bicentennial for Mexico. This is great for students, as it’s a mnemonic device to help them remember dates! And as you might well imagine, it leads to 2010 being a great national celebration for Mexico To read the full article please click […]