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Mensaje Wirikuta Fest “¡Wirikuta no se vende; se ama y se...

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:15:20 -0700

Mensaje Wirikuta Fest

“¡Wirikuta no se vende; se ama y se defiende!”

Mexican Natives Slam ‘Protection’ Measures for...

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:10:37 -0700

Mexican Natives Slam ‘Protection’ Measures for Sacred Lands

Mexico’s government says it will protect thousands of acres of land considered sacred by the Huichol Indian tribe, which inspired a protest movement against a Canadian company’s silver-mining concessions in the northern desert area called Wikiruta.

The land became a focal point for environmentalists and indigenous activists after First Majestic announced plans to drill there. The natives’ cause received backing from a wide variety of Mexican artists, intellectuals and civic groups objecting to the mining.

Despite being hailed as a victory by the government, Huichol leaders have severely criticised the measures as a “media ploy,” saying their holy land is still under threat.

Felicidades, Grads! A special saludo to all recent graduates,...

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:06:03 -0700

Felicidades, Grads!

A special saludo to all recent graduates, especially those who earned a degree in Chicano Studies.

Best wishes in your future endeavors!

Have a grad photo you’d like to share? Feel free to submit it here.

"I was born to an undocumented Mexican mother in San José, Califaztlán. When my mother was pregnant..."

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:42:00 -0700

“I was born to an undocumented Mexican mother in San José, Califaztlán. When my mother was...

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Sat, 26 May 2012 13:58:23 -0700

¡Ahí te va! via tonatiuh68

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:36:15 -0700

¡Ahí te va!

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Defendamos Wirikuta Ayer se anunció que la minera First...

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:59:57 -0700

Defendamos Wirikuta

Ayer se anunció que la minera First Majestic cedía sus concesiones en Wirikuta por respeto al territorio sagrado de los wixárika, también conocidos como huicholes.

Hoy el Frente en defensa de Wirikuta advierte que el anuncio fue un juego de relaciones públicas y muestra estos dos mapas para ilustrar el caso. Los mapas muestran la superficie total de Wirikuta, que tiene 140,211 hectáreas y las 761 hectáreas entregadas por First Majestic.

Cabe mencionar que First Majestic ya había intentado donar esas 761 hectáreas un año antes y el pueblo wixárika las rechazó para evitar que eso se usara como cortina de humo para seguir los planes de explotación en el resto del territorio de Wirikuta.

Adicionalmente, a través del perfil Salvemos Wirikuta en Facebook se publicó este comunicado.

Ayudemos a difundir esta información para salvar a Wirikuta.

El cartel, igual que el de ayer, fue diseñado por GranOm.

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Trailer: Reportero Reportero follows a veteran reporter and his...

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:36:00 -0700

Trailer: Reportero

Reportero follows a veteran reporter and his colleagues at Zeta, a Tijuana-based independent newsweekly, as they stubbornly ply their trade in one of the deadliest places in the world for the media. In Mexico, more than 40 journalists have been slain or have vanished since December 2006, when President Felipe Calderón came to power and launched a government offensive against the country’s powerful drug cartels and organized crime groups. As the drug war intensifies and the risks to journalists become greater, will the free press be silenced?

Listen: Film ‘Reportero’ Documents Drug War Related Press Killings in Mexico via WBEZ

“Reportero” screens Sunday at 5:15 at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago

La Primavera Mexicana Los poderes mediáticos de Mexico quieren...

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:35:00 -0700

La Primavera Mexicana

Los poderes mediáticos de Mexico quieren imponer a Peña Nieto a través de la manipulación de la información. Los jóvenes de la Ibero se manifestaron contra el sesgo mediático después de la visita del candidato (Peña Nieto) a dicha universidad. Esto generó un movimiento ciudadano físico y digital en contra de la llamada telecracia.

Esto es La Primavera Mexicana. Aquí un póster que la celebra.

Students and Young People of Mexico March for Democracy, Fair Media

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:37:00 -0700

[View the story “Students and Young People of Mexico March for Democracy and Fair Media...

Mexico Despierta Todas las imágenes y sonidos utilizados en...

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:47:29 -0700

Mexico Despierta

Todas las imágenes y sonidos utilizados en este video fueron grabados en la marcha anti-Peña Nieto del 19 de mayo de 2012 en DF.

Aztec Resistance Alejandra Cruz, who is defending her...

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:11:00 -0700

Aztec Resistance

Alejandra Cruz, who is defending her family’s home from eviction, closes her bank account in full Aztec dancer regalia at Wells Fargo as part of a mass day of action against the banks.

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Man With Gun Detained at AMLO Rally Sunday; AG Says It...

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:35:18 -0700

Man With Gun Detained at AMLO Rally Sunday; AG Says It Didn’t Happen

A man with a gun was reportedly detained at a rally for Andrés Manuel López Obrador in the city of Ecatepec, State of Mexico, on Sunday. Undercover bodyguards for the presidential candidate detected the man acting suspiciously as he approached AMLO and were able to disarm him without further incident, reported Reforma.

Initial reports said the man was turned over to local authorities, but a statement from the State of Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office denied having an armed man turned over to them, reports El Universal.

The AMLO campaign released a statement earlier today with the unit number of the police officer on patrol who they say the armed man was turned over to. They assure the man never posed a threat to the candidate.

López Obrador has said that despite this incident, he has no plans to increase security or limit access to him during campaign events.

AMLO hosted a rally for students in La Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco earlier today. More than 10,000 students and supporters attended.

Mexico Marches Against Peña Nieto, Return of PRI Despite...

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:56:12 -0700

Mexico Marches Against Peña Nieto, Return of PRI

Despite uncertainty and doubt by some who questioned the motives behind the anonymous organizers of this event, an estimated 46,000 turned out to march against Enrique Peña Nieto and the return of the PRI in Mexico City. Several thousand more marched in over 16 other cities throughout Mexico.

See more images here.

Solidaridad Zapatista porroytraguitosdemezcal

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:44:06 -0700

Solidaridad Zapatista porroytraguitosdemezcal

Mexico Marches Against Peña Nieto, Return of PRI

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:51:00 -0700

Despite uncertainty and doubt by some who questioned the motives behind the anonymous organizers of...

Traditional Foods: Jamaica With Chia Seeds this is [agua de]...

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:54:00 -0700

Traditional Foods: Jamaica With Chia Seeds

this is [agua de] jamaica, a mexican drink u probs find at a lot of taquerias. my version has chia seeds in it with apple slice and honey… and a lil blue agave syrup since my friends has some on hand.

jamaica also goes by the name hibiscus tea, and the burgandy flowers and chia seeds can be found at a lot of mexican groceries. jamaica has tons of vitamin c and chia has lots of omegas that are good for your brains… which i hope help me after knocking my skull on asphalt!

traditional foods <3 - xicanagrrrl

Atenco: Romper el Cerco / Break the Siege

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:43 -0700

Este documental analiza los sucesos ocurridos en San Salvador Atenco durante los primeros días de...

Precious Knowledge Airs Tonight on PBS Precious Knowledge...

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:37:00 -0700

Precious Knowledge Airs Tonight on PBS

Precious Knowledge portrays the one of the final years of the highly successful but controversial Mexican American Studies Program at Tucson High School.

The program was a national model of educational success — 93 percent of its enrolled students graduating from high school and 85 percent going on to attend college, bucking a statewide trend that saw only 48 percent of Latino students graduating at all. The program taught Mexican and American history, as well as Central and South American literature and culture.

But the political tide shifted in Arizona in the 2000s. The state passed extremely controversial immigration laws, which some civil libertarians equated to racial profiling. Legislative sessions in the state became heated and rife with recriminations. And when lawmakers turned their attention to Tucson High’s ethnic studies program, it became a lightning rod in the public conversation about race. Opponents of the program launched a campaign to convince the public that ethnic studies teach everything from communism to terrorism to “reverse racism.”

“Mexico,” a Painting by Maritza Torres

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:57:15 -0700

“Mexico,” a Painting by Maritza Torres