Greater Mexico City

Mexico City: The Birth of a Civil Society Being one of the worst earthquake to ever hit Mexico, the 1985 Earthquake of Mexico City struck in the heart of the country and brought consequences that would later prove to shape the citizens sentiment towards the government and its officials. It sent the country into a frenzy and their inability to properly manage rescue operations proved to be fatal for the thousands of people who relied on the government to save their life and the lives of loved ones. It lead to ordinary citizens establishing themselves as unofficial government workers, taking the roles of rescue aids and policeman.The sudden need for citizens to rely on each other instead of on the people supposed to assist them, created a sort…

through an overview of the foundation and creation of the Aztec culture and way of life, their expansion, their taboo rituals of sacrifice and reputation as a violent and warlike group, and eventually the fall of the civilization as a whole. The book as a whole speaks volumes in its simplicity; it gives readers an excellent sense of what this strange and once very powerful culture once was in, as the title suggests, a very short amount of pages. The book begins with the description of the…

The Aztecs or as they called themselves Mexicas, borrowed much of their culture from the Toltec and they were believed to be the originators of the culture. The Aztecs were well known for their ability and powerful dominance during their quest, their beliefs were always centered on their religion and gods. This was one of the most powerful kingdoms at the time. During the pre- conquest Aztecs were an empire that was notorious because of its prosperous agricultural. Their arts, education,…

these people was the Aztec calendar. There has been much speculation as to what the symbols mean and how they created it. The calendar can unlock many secrets about the Aztecs and their way of life, before the Spanish conquests in Mexico. There is a lot of culture to be found in the calendar stone and sacrifice stones. There are three stones come together with many of the same myths, predictions, and ways of looking at universe. The Aztec Calendar stone was first thought to work in relation to…

basis, achievements, and demise. Aztecs used to be a band of hunter gatherers known as the ‘Mexicas’. They believed in many gods, but one in particular gave them a prophecy that would lead them past the Valley of Mexico, where they adapted to customs previously held there, to a new fertile area they later named Tenochtitlan. The prophecy spoke of an eagle eating a snake on a cactus that would signify the building and settling place of the Aztecs. So, therefore, they named their town after “the…

is not just a sport one plays, it also serves a primary role in the Hispanic community. Primarily the most dominant played sport in Mexico and other Latin communities. From the time Latina/o 's are young, we grow up not only watching futbol, but also living and playing futbol. There is a strong sense of pride and pleasure that takes place in participating, rooting, as well as supporting ones own local or national team. “To love futbol, then, is essentially to take part in what it means to be, or…

women who are working. Even though women are making their way up the political ladder they still struggle heavily with femicide. Femicide comes in many forms such as: sex trafficking, drug trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. Cultural literary works and research studies depict how violence against women in Latin America stems from gender roles that have been formed and reconstructed in Latin America. Prayers for the Stolen is a story that follows the life of Ladydi Martinez from her…

Between February and June of 2015, a major archaeological find was made on an island in Lake Texcoco. Archeologists, according to Lorenzi’s article, “unearthed gruesome evidence of brutal rituals as they excavated what could be the largest ceremonial skull rack built by the Aztecs more than 500 years ago” (2015:par. 1). The Aztec culture is known for their sacrificial rituals, and here the skulls are thought to be those of enemies. Display of these skulls might be for showing the strength of the…

this group, but the Inca and the Aztec civilizations are arguably the most interesting of the Mesoamerican civilizations. Although in the same group, the Inca and Aztec civilizations before the Spanish invasion bear sharp and definitive differences. Nonetheless, they have many unique features that contrast or, at least, set them far apart from the rest of the world civilizations in the early modern era. A comparison between the Inca, Aztec and Chinese empire should reveal these three…

Dr. Rivera, in full Ramon Rivera Silvestre, is a well known regional Family Practitioner recognized best for his specialty in family practice. He obtained his A.B. with honors in BioEngineering from Oregon State University and Doctor of Medicine (M.D) from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2028. After completing his residency, Dr. Rivera was compelled to open his own community clinic in efforts to aid the low income community in Southern Oregon. Dr. Rivera's accomplishment of providing…