PULSE NEWS MEXICO The American Benevolent Society (ABS) in Mexico City hosted its annual end-of-year holiday luncheon — a succulent buffet of roast turkey, smoked ham, mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus and garden salad — at Christ Church Parish on Wednesday, Dec. 14. In addition to the delicious homemade meal, attendees shared in the spirit of the season as they joined
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By KELIN DILLON Mexico’s American Benevolent Society (ABS) held its 153rd Annual General Meeting via Zoom on the evening of Monday, Feb. 22, celebrating over a century and a half of serving the U.S. community in Mexico, and handing out its annual Cherry Pie Award for community service. ABS President Bill Biese, who has served on the board for over
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Red and green were the themes of the American Benevolent Society’s (ABS) annual Christmas community luncheon on Friday, Dec. 13. More than 60 people showed up for the festive meal at Mexico City’s Union Church auditorium, where they were welcomed by ABS president Bill Biese and ABS executive director Aliki Alias. The homemade lunch included baked ham,
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Back in the year 1868, Mexico was a chaotic place. Having finally achieved independence from Spain – after 300 years of harsh colonial rule – just 45 years earlier, and, immediately after that, enduring a three-year, European-imposed monarchy, the country was still experiencing the rollercoaster effects of nearly a half century of sorted political tug-o-wars and military
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