Undoubtedly economics play a key role in social stability, and although we were at the lower working class level, every head of the household had a job. These were the good old days when the dad’s salary was enough.
Mexico articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Mexico. According to Freedom House, Mexico is an electoral democracy and even notes that the Federal Electoral Institute which supervises elections has come to be viewed as a model for other countries. Also check out our section on World Democracy and the Americas.
Poets Facing The Wall: New Anthology of Sonnets Take on Trump’s Wall
I am honored to be included in this new publication and art exhibit featuring poets from across America and the world coming together to address the meaning and the effects of building THE WALL.
Rethinking Your Support for Trump, the Dictator in Waiting
Please promise that you will take a better look at Mr. Trump and see him for who he really is: a billionaire who has always had everything and who does not care to understand anything about fighting for human rights.
Experimenting With NAFTA: Trade in Goods and Politicians
I suggest we rethink NAFTA as I believe we have not used it to its fullest potential. I wonder if NAFTA should incorporate trading in politicians. What if NAFTA included a trade in politicians?
Brazil Says Mexico Dragging Feet On Odebrecht Corruption Scandal
Evidence that could shed light on bribes paid by the company in Mexico has been held up in Brazil as Mexico drags feet on Odebrecht corruption scandal.
Being Killed for Their Work a Growing Risk for Journalists
Recent death or disappearance of three people in Turkey, Bulgaria and Mexico illustrates the growing dangers to reporters worldwide.
How 50 Years of Violence Has Paralyzed Mexican Education
Mexico marks the 50-year anniversary of Tlatelolco, a massacre that remains something of an open wound for students across the country.
Event Seeks Ideas For Progress to Secure the Future Of Democracy
Corruption, a weak rule of law, inequality, low levels of trust in political institutions, unemployment and rising nationalism threaten democracy.
Rights Group Accuses Mexican Military, Police Of Unlawful Killings
Mexican troops and police committed two extrajudicial killings while confronting presumed fuel thieves in the central state of Puebla in May 2017.
Mexico’s Next Anti-Money Laundering Czar Vows Tough Action
Mexico’s new financial intelligence chief feels “shameful” as little has been done on bribes that Brazilian firm Odebrecht executives claim had been paid.