This mostly forgotten war led to Mexico losing over half its territory and the United States expanding to the Pacific. The lecture examines the political and economic background of the conflict, what led to it, and the roles of such factors as Texas annexation in 1845, slavery, racism, the Democratic and Whig parties, and Manifest... Read more
Over four years ago the disappearance and murder of 43 students from Ayotzinapa became a scandal that rocked the nation and tarnished Mexico’s officialdom at all levels – political, military and the police. Now President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has opened a new investigation that will hopefully get to the bottom of this crime and the coverup.
Mexican filmmaker Enrique García Meza has made a documentary that delves into the grief of the parents and families of the students. He will be in San Miguel to present his film “Ayotzinapa: The Turtle’s Way” and to remind us all of the importance of solidarity
When
Jan 9th, 2019 1:00 pm
Location
Sala Quetzal
La Biblioteca Publica, Rejoj 50A, Centro
San Miguel de Allende, GUA 37700
Mexico
La Biblioteca Publica, Rejoj 50A, Centro
San Miguel de Allende, GUA 37700
Mexico
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