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Respect for women lacking in a country where mothers are considered almost sacred   The entire world just celebrated International Women’s Day, an occasion established years ago by the United Nations. Despite many efforts and achievements, despite there being organizations that protect women and committees that fight violence against them throughout the world, millions are… Continue reading Respect for women lacking

Mexico City-Puebla freeway closed for 9 hours due to snowstorm One of central Mexico’s most heavily traveled highways reopened Thursday afternoon following an eight-hour closure forced by a storm that dumped more than 2 inches (50 millimeters) of snow. The federal highway and bridges agency announced the resumption of traffic on the highway that crosses… Continue reading Mexico City-Puebla freeway snowstorm

San Pancho Circo de los Niños to Benefit Entreamigos The Circo de los Niños de San Pancho, (San Pancho Children’s Circus) a social and artistic program founded by the co-creator of Cirque du Soleil, Mr. Gilles St. Croix, will present their new show on March 19th & 20th at 7:30 pm, and on Saturday, March… Continue reading San Pancho Circo de los Niños to Benefit Entreamigos

Mexico Celebrates the Birthday of Benito Juárez In the gallery of Mexican historical heroes, none loom larger than Benito Juarez. Between 1858-1872 Benito Juarez served five terms as president, which included turbulent times for Mexico.  Benito Juarez’s birthday (March 21) is a national holiday in Mexico and, to make a three-day weekend out of it,… Continue reading Mexico Celebrates the Birthday of Benito Juárez

Spring Came Early to Jaltemba Bay            Tara A. Spears Spring is my favorite season. It is a time of rebirth, renewal, and rejuvenation. But this year I almost missed it since we experienced a very mild winter along the coast. Just as in cold latitudes the change of seasons is indicated by the appearance… Continue reading Spring Came Early to Jaltemba Bay

Best Selection of Hardware at Koranay Store La Penita   © Tara a. Spears Unless you stay at a hotel that provides maintenance, most long-term residents of Jaltemba Bay will need tools, replacement parts, or general home repair items. I admit that when I first moved to Mexico and didn’t speak Spanish, having to belly up… Continue reading Best Selection of Hardware at Koranay Store La Penita

Mexican Billionaires’ Net Worth Increased 1.12% in 2015 Dolia Estevez – Forbes.com go to original Carlos Slim Helú (Photo: Ron Kim/Getty Images) he combined net worth of Mexico’s billionaires increased $1.6 billion this year, from $142.9 to $144.5 — or 1.12%. Mexican billionaires did better than in 2014, when their combined wealth dropped by 4%,… Continue reading Mexican Billionaires’ Net Worth Increased