Proof of Mexico’s Internal Fentanyl Manufacturing Grows
The chemicals required to make fentanyl aren’t manufactured in Mexico, but everything else is
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High Global Stakes, but in a Calmer Tone
By ANTONIO GARZA, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico
Read moreNew York Bar Association Accuses AMLO of Judicial Interference
By KELIN DILLON On Monday, Aug. 1, the New York City Bar Association released a statement accusing the actions of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s (AMLO) continued public threats against Mexican judges who rule against him as violating international law and the legal standards for judicial independence as outlined by the Mexican Constitution, the American Convention on Human Rights
Read moreMexico City Pride March Draws Record Numbers
By MARK LORENZANA After two years of being held virtually because of the covid-19 pandemic, an estimated 250,000 attendees trooped to this year’s LGBTQ+ Pride March in Mexico City on Saturday, June 25. The parade, according to organizers, was the largest ever in Mexico City in terms of attendance. The parade began at 9 a.m. in downtown Mexico City’s Angel
Read moreOn the Mark: The Consequences of Personal Choice
By MARK LORENZANA The best ability is availability. That quote is attributed to Brian Dawkins, the former American football safety who played 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Philadelphia Eagles. Dawkins is considered by many football experts to be one of the greatest safeties of all time. Andrew Wiggins, the starting small forward for the
Read moreAMLO Tepidly Condemns Ukraine War, Says He Has Plan to Prevent Fuel Hikes
By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS After stating that Mexico is against any use of military force to resolve geopolitical disputes, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) on Thursday, Feb. 24, said that he “has a plan” to avoid fuel price hikes in Mexico stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “In terms of foreign policy, Mexico is going to continue promoting dialogue,
Read moreMexico Assumes Temporary UN Security Council Presidency
By KELIN DILLON As temporary member of the United Nations Security Council, Mexico assumed the role of the organization’s rotating presidency on Monday, Nov. 1, with an emphasis on combating corruption, arms trafficking and preventive work for international security. Mexican Ambassador to the United Nations Juan Ramón de la Fuente said that Mexico would likewise put a spotlight on women’s
Read moreThe Runway Rundown
Shifting Fashion Capitals Could Help Make Room for Mexico By KELIN DILLON Dynamics are shifting in the fashion world, and cities across the globe, following years of the “Big Four” (New York, London, Milan, Paris — in sequential order) dominating the market, could now find the opportunity to make their own mark on the once-exclusive industry, including Mexico City. IFDAQ
Read moreHiking The Palisades
By RICH GRANT Just a dozen miles north of New York City, on the western side of the Hudson River, there is a three-mile hike that for wild, scenic beauty and geologic wonder rivals any national park in the country. Most visitors to New York would be amazed that within sight of the city’s skyscrapers and the Empire State Building,
Read moreTaking the High Line In New York City
By RICH GRANT When the noise, madness and traffic of New York City becomes too much, there is a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city: the High Line. This one-of-a-kind park offers a zen-like paradise of trees, flowers, gurgling fountains, deck chairs and cafes – all floating high above the chaos of the city below. It’s a narrow,
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