News and Analysis: Mexico

Juarez marchers demand end to drug war violence

Activists gather from all over Mexico, joined by marchers from US

June 23, 2011

As many as 1,000 activists from all over Mexico took to the streets in Ciudad Juárez, demanding an end to the violence on June 10.

International solidarity shown for Mexican workers

in brief

February 26, 2011

Thousands of unionists held solidarity protests at Mexican embassies in 30 countries on Feb. 14 to Feb. 19 as part of a week of action called for by the international labor movement.

At bicentennial, Mexico in crisis

A proud history of revolutionary struggle

September 30, 2010

As Mexico celebrates its bicentennial, 200 years since the famous "grito" for independence was heard, Mexico finds itself amidst another period of crisis. In the last year, there has been a 14 percent rise in kidnappings while, remittances, which are Mexico's number two source of foreign income after oil exports, have plummeted 18 percent.

Art and Revolution

The example of the Mexican muralists and Frida Kahlo

September 30, 2010

After the 1910 Mexican Revolution, a movement of muralists and artists arose that depicted the class inequalities and historic suffering of the Mexican peasants and workers. Much of this art took a clear political line that identified with these oppressed sectors and condemned the country's ruling class.

Same-sex marriages to be recognized by all Mexican states

In brief

August 21, 2010

There have been significant achievements for LGBT people in Mexico throughout the past year. On Aug. 5, the Mexican Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Mexico City's same-sex marriage law by an 8-2 margin.

Mayans protest conquistador monument

In brief

August 13, 2010

The city of Merida in southern Mexico is considering a petition from Mayan Indians in the area who are outraged over the erection of a monument to Spanish conquistadors. The conquistadors led a brutal conquest of the area in the 1500s.

Microloans: Charity or exploitation?

Small loans to poor feature super high interest rates

May 14, 2010

Many were ecstatic in 2006 when Dr. Muhammad Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to promote economic and social development in oppressed countries through small loans--microloans--made to individuals to start small businesses.

Earthquake puts border cities in media spotlight

Calexico and Mexicali share problems, and a reinforced steel wall

April 10, 2010

The author grew up in Calexico, California. Mark Twain once stated, "God created war so that Americans would learn geography." Due to recent events, "earthquakes" can be added to that statement. In the past few months, the U.

Mexico City legalizes same-sex marriage

In brief

December 28, 2009

On Dec. 21, the Mexico City assembly passed a law granting same-sex couples the right to marriage. The law redefines marriage from heterosexual-specific to "the free uniting of two people." The bill, which passed with a 39-20 vote, also authorizes same-sex couples to adopt children.

Mexican Electrical Workers Union fights power firm closure

In Brief

October 19, 2009

Mexican officials have announced the dissolution of Luz Y Fuerza del Centro, the state-run energy distribution agency that supplies energy to Mexico City and several surrounding cities. The government cited untenable funding, as federal police commandeered the building Sunday, Oct.

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