Founded in 1868, the American Benevolent Society is a nonprofit organization that provides charitable assistance to both U.S. and Mexican nationals during periods of personal distress or financial need
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The ABS’ belated celebration of Día de las Madres turned out to be a mother-daughter festival as an unprecedented number of ABS members showed up with their mothers to mark the holiday
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS The American Benevolent Society (ABS) of Mexico hosted a belated Mother’s Day luncheon Wednesday, May 18, at Christ Church Anglican Parish. Nearly 50 ABS members and their families showed up for the lavish event, which included a succulent meal of garden salad, homemade meatloaf with green beans and mashed potatoes, and a choice of fruit-layered sponge cake
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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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