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16 May 2012

Mexico: Netizens Say Goodbye to Writer Carlos Fuentes

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On May 15, 2012, Latin America lost one of its most important contemporary writers. Mexican author Carlos Fuentes died in Mexico City, at the age of 83. Netizens all over the world were shocked by his sudden death.

14 May 2012

Mexicans Condemn Massacre in Cadereyta, Nuevo Leon

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Netizens shared their reactions after the dismal finding of 49 mutilated corpses in Cadereyta, Nuevo León, near the border with the United States.

8 May 2012

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May Day Videos: Marches, Demonstrations and Protests Around The World

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Through cities around the globe, people took to the streets to march and commemorate the International Workers' Day. Videos by The Real News take us on a tour of how the day was observed throughout the world.

Mexico: Citizens Disappointed After Presidential Candidate Debate

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Mexican netizens closely followed the presidential candidate debate which took place on Sunday, May 6. Most were disappointed by the lack of proposals presented by the candidates. Here are some bloggers' reactions to the debate.

4 May 2012

Mexico: Netizens and Journalists React to the Murder of Regina Martínez

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The murder of journalist Regina Martinez is considered by experts as an attack on freedom of expression and the right to information. Colleagues and citizens expressed their outrage and their demands to the authorities through blogs and social networks.

1 May 2012

Mexico: Bike Ride Protest Clashes With Local Government

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On April 28, a group of cyclists organised a bike ride in protest of the Mexico City government's project to construct the so-called "Supervía Poniente" (Poniente Super-road). According to witnesses posting on Twitter, several cyclists who were participating in the bike ride were assaulted by the police.

24 April 2012

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Mexico: Journalists Speak Up in Documentary ‘Forced Silence’

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Artículo 19, an organization that defends the right to freedom of expression, launched the documentary "Forced Silence, the State Accomplice to Violence against Journalists." The documentary recounts testimonies from journalists, as well as relatives of journalists who have been assassinated or have disappeared.

23 April 2012

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Mexico: Human Rights Abuses and the Presidential Elections

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The documentary A Schizophrenic State by Charlotte King follows the stories of San Salvador Atenco and Oaxaca, two places in Mexico who suffered human rights abuses by the ruling political parties, including a Governor who now would like to become President.

19 April 2012

Mexico City Netizens Celebrate World Bicycle Day

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Netizens in Mexico City are celebrating World Bicycle Day by sharing their cycling experiences through blogs and Twitter. They are also trying to raise awareness about the risks of using bicycles as a means of transportation is such a busy city.

16 April 2012

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Mexico: Children in Viral Video Shake Up Presidential Campaign

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A video showing everyday examples of corruption, violence, and other scenes acted by children, has sparked mixed reactions in Mexico. The message of the video is that the country has "hit bottom," and it invites candidates to work for the country and not for political parties.

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