The Three Wise Men, the pious lie of Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar
After the Conquest, theatrical representations called nexcuitiles or sacramentals were used as a form of indoctrination. Read how it happened.
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The Priestly Rebel Who Gave Spain a Mexican Headache
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest, led Mexico's independence movement in 1810, boosting local economies with silk and pottery. His revolutionary actions are documented in various historical records, showcasing his role in liberating Mexico from Spanish rule.
America's Ham-Fisted Attempt to Police Mexico's Drug Trade
In the 1970s, the DEA transformed drug enforcement in Mexico through a complex web of operations. What began as small-scale interventions evolved into systematic campaigns, involving official agents, border personnel, and temporary operatives.
The Ghostly Gallop Through the Night
Don Arturo Rojas recounts a chilling encounter with a spectral charro. As a young man, he and his friends pursued the ghostly figure on horseback but were unable to catch up. The charro led them to a cemetery and vanished.
Chamber of Deputies Approves Controversial Pre-Trial Detention Reform
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial reform expanding pre-trial detention for drug trafficking, extortion, and tax crimes. The reform aims to combat rising crime rates, but critics argue it could lead to human rights abuses.