25Dec2015
In Christmas Address, Pope Francis Blasts Excess, Materialism, Culture of Indifference
The Associated Press
In his Christmas Eve homily, Pope Francis noted the simplicity of Jesus’ birth as he rebuked what he called societies’ intoxication with consumerism, pleasure, abundance and wealth.

24Dec2015
VICE Heads to Sinaloa to Meet the Refugees of the Hunt for Fugitive El Chapo
VICE News
As the Mexican Navy continues the hunt for fugitive Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, hundreds of people have been forced to flee the Golden Triangle, the Sinaloa Cartel's stronghold in Northern Mexico.

24Dec2015
Indigenous Demonstrators Demand Justice for Victims of 1997 Acteal Massacre
teleSUR
Hundreds of indigenous people held a demonstration Wednesday in the small village of Acteal in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, to mark the 18th anniversary of the slaughter of 45 people including pregnant women and children.

24Dec2015
Buggy Rides Aims to Be a Greener, More Inclusive 'Mexican Uber'
Agencia EFE
Buggy Rides, a service that puts passengers in contact with drivers by means of a mobile app, was invented in Mexico with a double objective – to be more of an everyman’s taxi service and help reduce the capital’s horrendous traffic jams.

24Dec2015
The Seabin Project: Cleaning Trash from Our Oceans One Marina at a Time
Gizmag
Dreamed up by two surfers who had grown tired of taking to the waters amid floating plastic and rubbish, the Seabin is basically a water filtering system designed for contained environments like yacht clubs, marinas and ports.

24Dec2015
Nearly 100 Mexicans Seek Return to United States Under Legal Settlement
The Associated Press
Nearly 100 Mexicans have sought to return to the U.S. by Wednesday’s deadline under the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accused federal immigration officials in Southern California of failing to advise people of their rights.

24Dec2015
People Turn to Vigilantism Due to Failed State Policies, Not State Inaction
PanAm Post
What would you do if gangs threatened to torture and kill your family? You can’t turn to the police, because they might not be on your side. Would you request help from the state and risk the loss of your loved ones, or would you take up arms against the mobsters?

24Dec2015
Expat Mexicans Keep Homeland Holiday Custom Alive
CCTV America
Being away from home for a holiday can be lonely. But it doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate. Correspondent Gerry Hadden reports on how some Mexicans living in Spain are honoring traditions from their homeland abroad.


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