History of Mexico

50/50 on this question. One thing is for certain, Mexico is the biggest exporter of drugs into the United States. This epidemic has created wide-spread problems for both countries; the Mexican drug cartel has crippled their country with violence and political corruption and it has affected the United States in a social-economic way. First, let me give some reasons and history around the U.S./Mexican “Drug War”. The two major reasons why Mexico is the biggest exporter of drugs to the…

Butler February 5 2017 On January 1st, 1994, NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) came into place. This was groundbreaking because it was the first time in the history of North America that a trade agreement was enacted. While this was great, this also increased the number of drugs coming across the border from Mexico. If we could update NAFTA and create new guidelines based on polices that have been implemented in the past to stop drug trafficking, then we could put an end to the…

into effect in 1994. A large inhibitor of this stagnant integration is the dual-bilateral relationship that exists between the three countries. Several failed initiatives for furthering integration have been made by many different leaders throughout history. None of these attempts have succeeded in making significant progress towards a unified region. Canada’s recently elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seems to inspire hope for the future of integration however, our American neighbour’s more…

Mexico is a truly wonderful country filled with a rich history and culture. Many people travel on vacation to enjoy all of the beauty that Mexico has to offer, but most people do not see the extreme inequalities that the people of Mexico experience. The majority of people in Mexico are severely impoverished and live in an environment that makes it extremely difficult to break the cycle of poverty and advance in life. The type of hardships that many Mexican citizens face is unimaginable to most…

gangs and organizations, putting emphasis on prison gangs, how these organizations are formed and interact with one another. I will give a brief overview on the war on drugs in both Mexico and the United States, how the area affected Barrio Azteca and vice versa. I will then go into discussing the Barrio Azteca; their history, organization, tattoos, violence, and how they…

The book called ¨The True History of the Conquest of New Spain¨ is a work by the author Bernal Diaz del Castillo, who was one of the soldiers participating in most of the days of the conquest of Mexico in the sixteenth century. Bernal Diaz del Castillo was a Spanish conquistador, who participated in the conquest of Mexico and was later alderman of the City of Guatemala. Each of the fourteen chapters become an experience for the reader. As shown in the simplicity of his style, Bernal Diaz del…

pre-destined by God for it to happen, even when it was at a high cost for others. Because to them even history had declared that the United States would reach supremacy among other nations and countries. The United States began a war with Mexico over the possession of California, believing that it would be an easy victory for them. President Polk thought it would very simple and quick for Mexico to cede California territory to America, when it actually took two years. Americans also started…

Linda Smith Katonya Jackson Cultural Broker- Mexico Languages, scripts, and naming practices Spanish is the official language of Mexico. The parent we interviewed stated that Spanish is spoken at home and church. When at work, the parent speaks mostly in Spanish but has to talk in English as well. Parent writes in Spanish and English. Her children write in English but are learning to write in Spanish. She informed us that people in Mexico generally name their children using the Mexican…

a traditional singer and as well a guitarist. Guerrero’s mother then taught his son how to play the guitar and taught him Mexican songs. He later learned to play the families piano and was strongly encouraged to write songs from his relatives in Mexico. As a child he went to participate in a competition that took place in his town. All schools in his town were participation in this competition, but Guerrero won 1st place even against high schoolers. When the depression hit Guerrero dropped…

de los Muertos taking place in Mexico occurs on the first and second days of November. The two days are spent celebrating the lives of lost family members and friends, rather than mourning the death. This time is filled with calaveras (skulls), calacas (skeletons), colors as bright as the sun, and a happy remembrance of loved ones. The celebration of the Day of the Dead is distinctive in its history, countries, and customs. The Mexican carnival has unique history involving how it has become…