By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS There is no doubt that Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has favored the country’s military since taking office, constantly increasing its size, powers, budget and impunity. One of the obvious reasons for AMLO’s affinity for Mexico’s armed forces is the simple fact that a well-pampered military is very unlikely to stage a coup against a
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS … The U.S. House of Representatives has recognized the 1915 slaughter of 1.5 million Armenians by Turkish forces as an act of genocide…
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Although since presenting his credentials to President Enrique Peña Nieto back in August 2017, Turkish Ambassador to Mexico Tahsin Timur Söylemez has at times come off as aloof and offish, during his national day reception on Monday, Oct. 29, he was the epitome of conviviality and diplomacy as he graciously welcomed guests with smiles and handshakes to
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