27Feb2013 | Hyper Sexual Carnival Atmosphere has a Dark Side for Rio's Women The Independent UK The notorious festival encourages the objectification of women and during the weeks of the party there is an increase in sexual violence and hate crimes. |
27Feb2013 | Analysis: Mexico's Much-Needed Education Reform Faces Hurdles Reuters The biggest shake-up in decades of Mexico's failing school system aims to tame a powerful teachers' union, lift woefully poor standards and help boost economic growth. |
27Feb2013 | Spring Break Hits Cancun as Hard-Partying American Students Roll In Daily Mail UK Spring Break chaos has arrived early in Mexico's Cancun this year with American college students already beginning their revelry across the resort. |
27Feb2013 | In Mexico, the Spread of Vigilante 'Self-Defense' Groups Sparks Debate Associated Press The rapid spread of vigilante-style community "self-defense" groups is drawing debate in Mexico after the latest group popped up with suspiciously sophisticated weapons, printed T-shirts and clothing that doesn't reflect the usual mix of participants. |
27Feb2013 | Billboard Produces Drinkable Water Out of Thin Air Gizmodo Rarely, if ever, does it rain in Lima, Peru. However, the country’s atmospheric humidity is around 98 percent, meaning that its air is filled with water. Hmmm, what do to? |
27Feb2013 | Mexican Border Town Bans Women in Miniskirts, Fines Men in Female Attire ABC News The security chief of a Mexican border town has decided to ban women from wearing miniskirts, and to impose fines on men who parade the streets of his city in female attire. |
27Feb2013 | Western Union Commits $500,000 for Development Programs of the US-Mexico Foundation Business Wire Western Union and The Western Union Foundation today announced a two-year grant commitment, supporting education and economic development programs offered through the U.S.-Mexico Foundation (USMF). |
27Feb2013 | Horrific Carnival Cruise Gets Washinton's Attention POLITICO US Democrats in Congress are eyeing the less-than-triumphant voyage of Carnival Cruise Lines’ Triumph, which drifted for days in the Gulf of Mexico this month after a fire in the engine room knocked out power to vital systems. |
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