Caravan Migrants Arrive in Mexico City, Bed Down in Stadium

SONIA PEREZ D., MARK STEVENSON, and MARIA VERZA / The Associated Press Nov 5, 2018 On Monday, still hundreds of miles from the U.S., 2,000-plus migrants are given shelter at Jesus Martinez stadium. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How One Deportee Is Helping Other Exiled Immigrants in Mexico

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 30, 2018 The United States' loss is Mexico’s gain in Israel Concha’s case and many similar ones. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

7.2 Quake in Mexico Rattles Nerves, Causes Little Damage

PETER ORSI and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN / The Associated Press Feb 16, 2018 Residents flee into the streets of Mexico City and southern Oaxaca state as the shaking ignites fear among survivors of a 2017 temblor that killed 228 in the capital. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mexicans Search for Survivors as Quake Toll Passes 200

Christopher Sherman and Peter Orsi / AP Sep 20, 2017 Rescuers focus on the rubble of collapsed buildings in Mexico City after Tuesday's magnitude 7.1 temblor, the country's deadliest in decades. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Powerful Earthquake Jolts Central Mexico on Anniversary of 1985 Quake

The Associated Press Sep 19, 2017 The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake had a magnitude of 7.1 and was centered near a town in Puebla state about 76 miles southeast of Mexico City. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

At Least 32 Dead After Powerful Earthquake Rocks Southern Mexico

By Christopher Sherman and E. Eduardo Castillo / AP Sep 8, 2017 The magnitude 8.1 temblor hit late Thursday off Chiapas state near the Guatemalan border. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Linking Alzheimer’s to Pollution, Study Finds Toxic Nanoparticles in Human Brains

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Sep 7, 2016 “Abundant” quantities of magnetite and other nanoparticles deemed toxic were found in the brains of people from Mexico City and Manchester, U.K. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

1968 ‘Black Power Salute’ Sparked Ongoing Miscarriage of Justice by U.S. Olympic Committee

Allen Barra / Truthdig Aug 5, 2016 The silent gesture by medalists John Carlos and Tommie Smith was meant to raise awareness of human rights, not dishonor the flag. Both men deserve an apology for how they have been treated. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Scott Sherman on John Ross’ Mexico City

BLANK Mar 12, 2010 The irascible poet, journalist and all-around troublemaker’s take on his love affair with the city called El Monstruo, through centuries of rapine and revolution. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Pictures of No-Pants Subway Riders

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2010 Professional prankster group Improv Everywhere's "No Pants Subway Ride" is one cultural trend that appears to be taking off. Despite a frigid winter, participants in as many as 43 cities around the world commuted in their underwear, and we've got photos to prove it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mexican State Legislatures Make Abortion Illegal

Staff / Truthdig Dec 27, 2009 A disturbing trend is arising in Mexico, as state legislatures are banning abortion in a wave of individual state decisions. Abortion rights advocates say the trend will force women to more dangerous and clandestine forms of abortion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )