By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS During the 300 years of Spanish rule following Hernán Cortés’ conquest of Tenochtitlán in 1521, the people of Mexico suffered the indignities of imported smallpox epidemics, forced labor and imposed religious conversions. The disenfranchised indigenous Mexica, Maya, Zapotec and Toltec civilizations were stripped of their heritage and land, and what properties were not claimed by the viceroys
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By RICARDO CASTILLO Presidential Turkey Might Just Fly After several weeks of indecision, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has opted to hold a super lottery draw next Sept. 15 to “sell off” the onerous Dreamliner 757 deluxe transport presidential jet used by his predecessors Felipe Calderón and Enrique Peña Nieto, valued at $130 million. During his daily morning
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF The American Benevolent Society (ABS) will host its annual St. Valentine’s Day luncheon at Union Church, located at Paseo de la Reforma 1870 in Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 1:30 p.m. There will also be a bingo game with prizes and other surprises. The price for members is 150 pesos
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS During the 300 years of Spanish rule following Hernán Cortés’ conquest of Tenochtitlán in 1521, the people of Mexico suffered the indignities of imported smallpox epidemics, forced labor and imposed religious conversions. The disenfranchised indigenous Mexica, Maya, Zapotec and Toltec civilizations were stripped of their heritage and land, and what properties were not claimed by the
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By LARRY ANTHONY PANNELL I recently found myself once again island-hopping the Hawaii isles. My favorite island, Maui, is the second-largest of the chain, and its wonders are well worth taking several days to explore since you will never be at a loss for somewhere new to discover. The airport in Maui is located in largest city of the island,
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By LARRY ANTHONY PANNELL When you close your eyes and imagine white sand beaches, warm crystal blue water, rugged mountain tops and lush green valleys, what specific place comes to mind? For me, it is the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The Society Islands consist of the nine islands and five atolls, and contained within the archipelago are Tahiti, Moorea
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF Shaped like superheroes, seven-pointed spheres or pink furry donkeys, paper maché piñatas are a defining staple of Mexican culture, bringing a festive touch to birthday parties and celebrations across the nation. Around the holiday season, however, piñatas are ubiquitous in Mexico. Throughout the month of December, the cardboard and tissue paper creations
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF The American Benevolent Society (ABS) will host its annual Christmas luncheon in the main hall of Union Church on Friday, Dec. 14, at 1:30 p.m. The price for ABS members is 150 pesos and the price for nonmembers is 200 pesos. Union Church is located at Paseo de la Reforma 1870 in Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec.
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF Mexico’s Día de la Revolución (Revolution Day) officially falls on Nov. 20, but in recent years, the holiday is observed on the third Monday of the month in order to allow workers to enjoy a long weekend holiday. This year, it will be celebrated as a national holiday on Monday, Nov. 19. The holiday commemorates the
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS During the 300 years of Spanish rule following Hernán Cortés’ conquest of Tenochtitlán in 1521, the people of Mexico suffered the indignities of imported smallpox epidemics, forced labor and imposed religious conversions. The disenfranchised indigenous Mexica, Maya, Zapotec and Toltec civilizations were stripped of their heritage and land, and what properties were not claimed by the viceroys
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