A short history of Cinco de Mayo. In the mid-1800’s, Mexico fought in 2 different wars. The Mexican-American War and the Reform War. Bankrupt, President Juarez ceased all foreign debt payments. So France, Britain, and Spain sent naval ships to Mexico. Britain and Spain negotiated. The French attacked. But a small force of Mexican soldiers in Puebla defeated them. It …
Maternal Hospital Fire
Explosion nearly levels a Mexico City hospital Cuajimalpa Maternal Hospital is just outside Mexico City. A petroleum gas delivery truck started leaking at the hospital. The hospital started evacuating people. Minutes later, the natural gas exploded. There were 100+ people in the hospital when it happened. A nurse and 2 babies were killed. 73 people were injured. The hospital is …
43 Students Kidnapped
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UPDATE: The Immigration Story
What is Congress doing about immigration? Probably nothing. Lots of immigrants are coming from Central America especially kids without their parents. Some people are concerned about safety and border security. Some are concerned about humanitarian aid for the immigrants. Congress is trying to find a solution that balances the two. Democrats offered a $2.7 billion spending bill for the …