Capital mulls bullfighting ban
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- Published on Friday, 30 March 2012 12:40
- Written by Aaron Burkholder
Mexico City has taken an initial step on the road to banning one of the icons of Latin culture—bullfighting.
Pope passes over abuse victims, new book claims proof of church cover-up
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- Published on Friday, 30 March 2012 12:34
- Written by Aaron Burkholder
Pope Benedict XVI notably did not meet with victims of sexual abuse by priests, an omission that earned him criticism from several groups.
Slim worth more than GDP of 129 countries
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- Published on Friday, 16 March 2012 11:24
- Written by Aaron Burkholder
Another year, another number one spot on the Forbes World Billionaires list for Mexican telecommunications and media mogul Carlos Slim, whose fortune is now valued at 69 billion dollars.
Papal visit brings joy to faithful
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- Published on Friday, 30 March 2012 12:24
- Written by Aaron Burkholder
By most accounts Benedict XVI did an admirable job following in the footsteps of his more-beloved predecessor, John Paul II, in his first visit to Mexico as leader of the Catholic Church.
Judge hands lifeline to French woman serving 60 years for kidnapping
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- Published on Friday, 16 March 2012 11:07
- Written by Michael Forbes
The controversial case of Florence Cassez, serving 60 years in prison for her part in a 2005 kidnapping, draws strong parallels with the 19th century “l’affaire Dreyfus.”
New law aims to make journalism a safer occupation
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- Published on Friday, 23 March 2012 11:58
- Written by Aaron Burkholder
The Mexican Senate this month passed a modification to the Constitution to bolster failing protections for human rights activists and journalists working in the country.
Pope’s visit should raise Mexico’s spirits
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- Published on Friday, 16 March 2012 10:48
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Anticipation is building ahead of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Mexico next weekend, which promises to be a grand occasion for the world’s second largest Catholic population.
Papal message to touch on violence
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- Published on Friday, 23 March 2012 11:09
- Written by Michael Forbes
Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega, the newly appointed archbishop of Guadalajara, hopes this weekend’s visit of Pope Benedict XVI will help cool the climate of violence in Mexico.
Candidates covet crucial female vote
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- Published on Friday, 09 March 2012 11:32
- Written by Duncan Tucker
As Mexico’s presidential election on July 1 pits a ladies’ man against a woman, the female vote could play a more decisive role than usual.
Cassez stays in prison – for now
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- Published on Friday, 23 March 2012 11:06
- Written by Michael Forbes
A Frenchwoman serving 60 years in prison for her part in a 2005 kidnapping, will remain behind bars for the time being, a five-member Supreme Court panel decided Wednesday.
Could Papal message influence Mexico’s presidential election?
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- Published on Friday, 09 March 2012 11:29
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Preparations are well underway for Pope Benedict XVI’s impending visit to the state of Guanajuato, amid lingering tensions over what exactly the pontiff will say to his devout audience.
Mexico rattled but mostly unharmed by 7.4 quake
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- Published on Friday, 23 March 2012 11:02
- Written by Aaron Burkholder
Only two fatalities were reported after the mighty earthquake struck on the southern border of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
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