‘Cállate, imbécil’: the best Mexican responses to Donald Trump’s visit

‘Cállate, imbécil’: the best Mexican responses to Donald Trump’s visit

NewsTaco September 1, 2016

*This is rich. Mexican humor is ruthless and relentless, it’s awesome. And Mexicans saw Trump’s visit for what it was, puro circo. VL By Amber Jamieson, The Guardian (4 minute read) Mexicans […]

Mexican president likely hurt by ‘ill-advised’ Trump meeting

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*Yep, but when your approval rating is 23%, to quote Donald Trump, What do you have to lose? VL By Christopher Sherman and Mark Stevenson, Associated Press (3 minute read) MEXICO CITY (AP) […]

Song For The Living

NewsTaco August 29, 2016

*This isn’t exactly a Juan Gabriel tribute, but it’s what film makers might call a reaction shot. You’ll find here a snapshot of the people who loved his music. VL […]

Tijuana, cops, & why people leave Mexico

NewsTaco August 1, 2016

*It’s a true, tough question. Mexicans are incensed at the thought of a Trump wall. But, why are so many of them willing to risk their lives to leave? VL […]

The GOP’s Mexico Derangement

NewsTaco June 8, 2016

*Does anyone have Trump’s email address? He needs to read this (does he read news?). It’s good. You should read it too, pass it along to folks you think might […]

Mexico’s Elite Might Just Favor Trump

NewsTaco May 9, 2016

*He says Mexico’s elite doesn’t like Hillary because she ignored Mexico when she was Secretary of State. They’ve got a point there, but Trump? Apparently Trumpism fits well with Mexico’s […]

Aztecs or Mexica? What is the Proper Name for the Ancient Empire?

NewsTaco April 26, 2016

*A little setting-the-record-straight for your afternoon. Share this, spread the knowledge. VL By Nicoletta Maestri, Archeology.about.com Despite its popular use, the term “Aztec” when used to refer to the Triple Alliance […]

Can a Colonial Crafts Town Survive Modern Mexico?

NewsTaco March 7, 2016

*The crafts made and sold around Pátzcuaro, México, are traditions that date back to 600AD. There are deep traditions from across the continent and the Caribbean that establish the prominence […]

In Mexico, a Healer Who Asks for Nothing in Return

NewsTaco February 8, 2016

*”Creo que lo mas importante es decirle a la gente que vieran un poquito por sus semejantes.” -Don  Sergio. By Elizabeth Malkin, The New York Times SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS […]

Déjà Vu in Oregon. Not exactly.

NewsTaco January 21, 2016

*It’s unfortunate, Eduardo Diaz tells us, that in the reporting of the takeover of federal lands in Oregon the claims of tribal sovereignty have been ignored. In the summer of […]