King Felipe VI of Spain said Monday that the colonization of the Americas involved "a lot of abuse" and "ethical controversies" — marking the most direct acknowledgment of colonial-era wrongs the Spanish Crown has made in the years-long dispute with Mexico over an official apology. The remarks came during an unscheduled visit to La mitad del mundo. La mujer en el México … [Read more...] about Spain’s King Breaks Silence on Colonial Abuses in America
Sheinbaum Says She Won’t Sue Elon Musk Over Cartel Claim
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday she has decided not to pursue a civil lawsuit against tech billionaire Elon Musk over his social media posts accusing her of taking orders from drug cartels, though she left the door open if his attacks continue. "I took the decision — my decision, really — to finally not file, not present the civil complaint in this case," … [Read more...] about Sheinbaum Says She Won’t Sue Elon Musk Over Cartel Claim
21 Sickened at Women’s Day Breakfast in Morelos; Fungicide Suspected
At least 21 people fell ill after attending a government-sponsored International Women's Day breakfast in the southern Morelos municipality of Tlaquiltenango on March 8, with preliminary reports suggesting food may have been contaminated with a fungicide. The event was organized by the municipal government of Tlaquiltenango, led by Mayor Enrique Alonso Plascencia of the … [Read more...] about 21 Sickened at Women’s Day Breakfast in Morelos; Fungicide Suspected
8M Protesters Set Fire to Police Officers in Campeche; 11 Arrested
Masked demonstrators set fire to state police officers outside the Government Palace in Campeche during an International Women's Day march on Sunday, leaving two officers with burns and triggering a chaotic police response that swept up at least 11 people — including peaceful protesters and, reportedly, minors The attack came as marchers were dispersing following a rally in … [Read more...] about 8M Protesters Set Fire to Police Officers in Campeche; 11 Arrested
120,000 Women Join 8M Protest Rally in Mexico City
One of Mexico's largest annual protests unfolded Sunday in Mexico City, with more than 120,000 women flooding the streets to mark International Women's Day and demand an end to gender-based violence. The demonstration, widely known as 8M, drew participants from across the capital, who converged on Paseo de la Reforma before marching toward the Zócalo, the city's historic … [Read more...] about 120,000 Women Join 8M Protest Rally in Mexico City