“When he awoke, the dinosaur still was there.” – Augusto Monterroso. Let’s say there are two people, and one of …
Mexico’s Flawed Logic
Peña Nieto’s Numbers Don’t Add Up
Last week, President Enrique Peña Nieto delivered a speech against corruption to the Mexican press and announced that he was …
Mexico: Three Houses, One Ostrich
The president “is not God.” – Julio Scherer Things are not looking good for Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto these …
Republicans: This Is Personal
If Republicans had their way, more than 4 million undocumented immigrants would lose the protections President Barack Obama granted through …
The Party’s Over for Peña Nieto
In Mexico, President Enrique Peña Nieto is struggling, and he badly needs a respite. In Mexico, President Enrique Peña Nieto …
An Interview With Castro’s Former Bodyguard
MIAMI – After more than half a century as enemies, the United States and Cuba will soon cease hostilities. Well, …
Obama’s Power Has Its Limits
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE This city, famous for its lively music scene and for having a spirited vibe, was perhaps not the …
The Power of ‘NO’
“No” is the strongest word in any language. It implies a halt, a cessation – an insistence that enough is …
Yes, We Did
WASHINGTON — Many undocumented immigrants in the United States recently had the best day of their lives. On Nov. 20, …
The Call for Mexico’s President to Resign Is Growing Louder
Many Mexicans are demanding the resignation of President Enrique Peña Nieto. Thousands, in fact. Why? Because Peña Nieto has proved …