Mexico City
September 19th was the thirtieth anniversary of the Mexico City Earthquake of 1985. The 1985 earthquake was devastating, its death toll is still under dispute, and it even had an effect on Mexico’s political development. To read the full article, click here. Article by Allan Wall, published on Mexidata.info, September 21st, 2015.
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There’s an election going on in Mexico City, and this time it’s not for the city or national government, but to select a name for a giraffe calf born at Mexico City’s Chapultepec Zoo. The male giraffe calf was born on April 19th, 2015, weighing at birth nearly 50 kilograms (that’s 110 pounds for those […]
The crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ are foundational to the Christian faith. That’s why the major branches of Christendom (Roman Catholic, Protestant and the Eastern Churches) memorialize – in various ways – the death, burial and resurrection of Christ each spring. Mexico has a variety of traditional Easter customs, many of them deriving […]
Plans are underway to construct a new airport in Mexico City. Mexico City’s current international airport is at capacity, and a larger one is needed. This past summer, my family and I flew in and out of Mexico City on our way to Cuba and the airport seemed crowded – the planes seemed close to […]
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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 […]
Mexico City’s rapid transport system, known as the Metro, moves millions of passengers daily. It is the largest such system in Latin America and the second-largest in North America, after that of New York City. Mexico City’s Metro is an efficient means of conveyance, but it’s more than that. It is also an economic, cultural […]
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Public protest is an important part of Mexico City life. There is always some group protesting something. Currently the C.N.T.E. union is in Mexico City protesting the education reform law. For the entire article click here. Article by Allan Wall, published on Mexidata.info, September 23rd, 2013.
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The panda is a magnificent creature which fascinates many people and has become a living symbol of wildlife conservation. Despite its size, the Panda is a fragile animal, survival-wise. It’s an endangered species, native to central China. Most of the world’s zoos don’t have pandas. Mexico City’s Chapultepec Zoo, however, does have pandas. To read the entire article, […]
President Barack Obama took his pro-amnesty road show down south of the border, and guess what? They liked it there. Well, not entirely. Some Mexicans are angry about the illegal aliens Obama has deported, and some are impatient that he hasn’t gotten amnesty enacted already. You can’t please everybody. But, we know where his heart […]
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Mexico City has a first-rate urban park known as the Bosque de Chapultepec, or Forest of Chapultepec, a destination for both international tourism and local recreation. Chapultepec is a living historical monument to major developments in the history of Mexico. And it’s popular, receiving about 15 million visitors annually. Formerly on the outskirts, the park is […]
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