Ciudad Juarez, the epicenter of Mexico’s drug war and a major industrial hub and border crossing, is a surreal place. Old American school buses painted over with white chug through this gritty town transporting hundreds of workers from the slums where they live to the massive factories, or maquiladores, that have sprung up in recent [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘mexico’
April 15, 2009
A different take on food
In Mexico, nothing goes to waste. Take the pig, for example, where tacos are made from it’s snout, ears, cheeks, tail, brains, and even hoofs. In America, we would never consider doing such a thing, but think about all the food that goes to waste back in the states. I rarely buy meet in the [...]
December 3, 2008
5 Mil Muertos
The official death count this year alone due to drug violence has surpassed 5,000, according to an article in El Universal. This number breaks all previous records and represents an average of 24 deaths per day, or a death every hour in the president’s ongoing war against organized crime. The numbers are rising faster then [...]
November 10, 2008
Cuernavaca: Weekend Playground for the rich DFeños
This weekend I had the pleasure of going to Cuernavaca with a friend who is updating a guidebook for Mexico. Cuernavaca, the city of eternal spring, is the destination for wealthy DFeños who want to escape from the madness for a few days. About two hours south of Mexico City and at a much lower [...]
October 2, 2008
Las noticias…
About a month ago, I started reading the newspapers here in Mexico. I have a pretty long commute (see previous post), so that is kind of how it began, but let me tell you, it has been a fascinating experience. Today, for example, I’m having a hard time deciding which is my favorite story- the [...]
September 20, 2008
Sweating Hair Gel: A message to the men of Mexico
Men of Mexico: Stop putting this toxic substance into your hair!! You would be so much more attractive without it!! It is not flattering at all!! Sorry for the rant, but I must say that the men here are using an extremely excessive amout of goo, gel, cream, and other greasy nonsense in their hair. [...]
