History
The Life and Disappearance of Guerrilla Doctor Pedro Chiclayo
The Dirty War in Mexico (1970s) saw brutal human rights violations by the government. One victim group was the September 23 Communist League, a leftist organization.
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History
The Dirty War in Mexico (1970s) saw brutal human rights violations by the government. One victim group was the September 23 Communist League, a leftist organization.
History
Mexico's heat waves are a decades-long problem, worsening due to global warming. From the 1990s to 2024, cities faced scorching temperatures, causing health risks, water shortages and ecological damage.
Crime
DEA agent Kiki Camarena's brutal murder in Mexico sparked a firestorm. The official story — revenge for drug busts — unraveled as whispers of CIA involvement emerged. Was Camarena a hero fighting drug lords, or a casualty of a covert US operation?
History
Texas and Louisiana's land claims were a complex issue. Spain and France's claims clashed with US desires. Tensions rose as US settlers arrived and Spain fortified the territory. Unresolved disputes over boundaries ultimately led to the Texas Revolution and its annexation by the US.
History
Mexico's dirty war saw brutal repression and a rebel press to fight back. "Madera," a clandestine newspaper by the Liga Comunista 23 de Septiembre, defied the government with fiery rhetoric and reports of revolutionary acts.
History
Teotihuacan, an ancient Mexican city, holds mysteries. Once a powerful civilization, its true name is lost. Legends say it birthed the sun. Explore its towering pyramids, unearthed artifacts, and whispers of the past waiting to be revealed.
Cuisine
Brandy, a diverse spirit born from grapes, boasts a global family tree. From French titans Cognac and Armagnac to fiery South American Pisco and Italian pomace wonder Grappa, each region offers unique styles shaped by history an innovation.
History
Declassified DFS documents offer a glimpse into a strange filing system. Reports like "President's Daily Briefing" with intrigue and "Cliff's Notes on Local Unrest" for presidential visits reveal how the DFS categorized and monitored information to control the narrative.
History
Mexico's shadowy DFS used a secret code since 1947. Imagine grocery lists as coded messages. The President himself approved this system with numbered letters based on keywords. Destroyed messages and a tense political climate reveal the lengths they went to keep secrets safe.
History
Mexico's forgotten 1920 earthquake devastated towns near Xalapa and Veracruz. El Universal newspaper accounts reveal vanished communities, collapsed buildings and a rising river carrying victims.
History
A haunting letter from 18th century Mexico reveals the devastation of epidemics. Carlos, struck by typhus, pleads for help as priests fall ill and communities struggle to cope. His story, preserved in colonial archives, offers a glimpse into a time of disease, despair, and enduring hope.
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Griselda Alvarez, a political powerhouse, defied tradition by running for governor of Colima, Mexico. Despite facing challenges over her non-native roots, she became the 1st female candidate for the state, etching her name in Mexican political history.
Cold War
The unraveling of Western policy: Explore the creation and collapse of the cordon sanitaire in Eastern Europe, appeasement of fascism, and the fateful decisions that shaped the course of history. A cautionary tale of alliances, fears, and the consequences of appeasement.
History
The Origins and Evolution of the Cold War: From WWII cooperation to post-war hostility. Explore the historical context and key events that shaped this pivotal era in a compelling analysis. Gain insights into the causes and lessons for peace and cooperation.
Crime
Long before the DEA, US anti-drug agents operated in secret across Mexico's border. Starting in the 1920s, they worked with (and sometimes against) Mexican authorities to fight opium and marijuana production. Their covert actions became a key chapter in the long history of US-Mexico drug war.
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Mexico's Dirty War claimed Jesús Piedra Ibarra, a student activist. His mother, Rosario, refused silence and sparked a movement (Comité Eureka) fighting disappearances. Hunger strikes and public pressure led to amnesty laws, but not Jesús' return.