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Is Calderon Swine?

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

The Mexican government’s initial reaction to the outbreak of swine flu does not inspire confidence. Practically speaking, its slow response has allowed the disease to spin out of control, leading to up to 100 deaths in Mexico and 20 cases of infection in the United States. From a political standpoint, Mexican President Felipe Calderón appears to be using the outbreak to consolidate his power.

Read on from Slate

Mexican Media Baron On Drug-Violence Epidemic

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Alejandro Junco de la Vega runs daily newspapers in three of Mexico’s largest cities: Reforma in Mexico City, Mural in Guadalajara and El Norte in Monterrey.

Junco was born in Monterrey and earned his journalism degree from the University of Texas. He returned to Mexico to become the publisher of El Norte in 1973.

Even at the beginning of his newspaper empire-building, Junco fought for freedom of the press — he hired a UT journalism professor to teach journalistic ethics and techniques to the reporters of El Norte.

After El Norte became successful, Junco founded Reforma and Mural. Junco also owns the company Infosel, Mexico’s largest Internet provider and online finance and news service.

Junco joins Fresh Air to discuss the escalating violence in Mexico. The rising murder rate, especially at the U.S. border, is associated with drug-cartel activity.

I am truly impressed by Junco de la Vega. As the publisher of El Norte since 1973, he has his finger on the pulse of Mexico. If you listen closely, you will likewise be impressed.

To process your listening (and to prove that you have done so) you must submit 1 page of single-spaced notes on this interview.

Listen to Terri Gross’ interview with de la Vega (20 minutes)

Photo Essay: Spring Break Gone Wrong?

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

This time of year, many American college students head to Mexico’s beaches for spring break, but a recent State Department travel alert about violence south of the border might be giving some party animals second thoughts.

Peruse this photo essay from Foreign Policy Magazine

The Economy of Mexico

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Has Neo Liberalism Failed Mexico?

Annual Strike in the Misery Belt

Monterrey Economics

Response Sheet to the Economist Survey of Mexico

Student Power Point: The Mexican Economy

2006 Elections

Friday, March 7th, 2008

PRI in 2006 Election

Prelude to 2006 Election

Turning the Page in 2006

Picking up the Pieces After 2006 Election

The Church in the 06 Election

Calderon’s Cauldron

AP Student Power Point: Elections in Mexico

Election of 2000

Friday, March 7th, 2008

From the Economist

Crucial Election on the Horizon

PRI Loses Election

Table: Presidential Election Stats

Table: Chamber of Deputies Stats

Table: Senate Stats

Vote Fraud & Corruption in Mexico

Friday, March 7th, 2008

The IFE

NY Times on Vote Fraud in Mexico

Vote Fraud Lingers in Mexican Psyche

Electoral Court and Judiciary in 2006 Election

Mexico Lecture Notes

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Political History and Current Policy Challenges

A & P Chapter Outline

Political Parties in Mexico

Background on Mexico

Friday, March 7th, 2008

AP Central Breifing Paper

18 Page Background Essay

Political Culture in Mexico

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