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“Basta Ya!”: “Enough is Enough!”… March for Peace in Guadalajara
I was more than a little bummed that our trip to Guadalajara would have us away from Mexico City on the night of the Iluminemos Mexico march. Starting at the statue of the Angel and proceeding to the Zocalo, thousands of Mexicans were expected to descend upon the capital and unite in a peaceful, non-political … Continue reading
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Impressions of Cartagena, Colombia
by Francisco Collazo Translated by Julie Schwietert Collazo [English version; Scroll down for Spanish version] I sit on the bank of the Magdalena River to write my initial impressions of Cartagena. I can’t help but think of Havana and San Juan, both places we know well, places where we’ve lived. The air is warmer and … Continue reading
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