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Notorious Drug Leader Killed:“Tony Tormenta” dies in a storm of police gunfire

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Leader of the Gulf cartel, Ezequiel Cardenas Guillén, better…
Joaquin Villalobos

Ex-guerilla commander now an advisor to Mexico’s government

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Joaquin Villalobos, a Salvadorean former leftist guerilla…

The Bicentennial: Mexico moves forward by paying homage to its past

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The night is filled with different aromas, flavors and colors:…

The Bicentennial: Mexico moves forward by paying homage to its past

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The night is filled with different aromas, flavors and colors:…

Mole Festival 2010

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Mole Festival 2010 from LaGente.org on Vimeo. Con amor, la …

Mexican Students Fear Corruption (Palanca) More Than Drug Wars

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New America Media, News Report, José Luis Sierra, Posted: Oct…
Mexico

To travel or not to travel: Mexico

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On March 16 an e-mail from the Dean of Students, Robert J. Naples, appeared in my inbox. The e-mail issued a warning about traveling to Mexico due to the recent drug-related violence in the border cities such as Tijuana, Nogales, and Ciudad Juarez. The Dean’s warning appeared to be more than a mere suggestion – it implicitly discouraged students from traveling to Mexico.

Not Just One of the Herd

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When describing the process of making a successful project, Humberto Hinojosa Oscáriz says, “Lo que gana, es la historia." This could not be truer for his terrific film, Oveja Negra (Black Sheep). Set in Mexico, this film is an incredibly realistic portrayal of friendship, dreams, and class relationships.

Festival Latino 2010

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On April 3 the Latin American Student Association (LASA) held its twelfth annual Festival Latino, which took place on campus at UCLA’s Wilson Plaza. The strong winds did not stop LASA nor student volunteers from putting the festival together early that morning, and it certainly did not stop spectators from attending.