Mexico

Mexican government on full-blast offensive against workers

March 17, 2010 By Emile Schepers

There is a strong, yet indirect, link to the Mexican government's attack on workers and current drug-related violence, analsyt Emile Schepers points out.

African American equality and immigrant rights: united we stand

February 22, 2010 By Jarvis Tyner

All workers have a big stake in fight for immigrant rights and should reject those who are trying to use that issue to drive a wedge between people -- black, brown and white.

Mexican labor leader takes message to Washington

February 6, 2010 By Gail Ryall

Humberto Montes de Oca of the Mexican Electricians' Union (SME) was on his way to Washington to lodge a complaint with NAFTA authorities over labor violations.

Mexico at 200 faces growing economic despair

January 11, 2010 By Emile Schepers

September 16, 2010 is the 200th anniversary of Mexico's declaration of independence. But so far, any inclination to celebrate is being overshadowed by vast economic and social problems.

Mexico City approves gay marriage

December 24, 2009 By Emile Schepers

By a vote of 31 to 24 with nine abstentions, the Legislative Assembly of the Federal District, the jurisdiction to which Mexico City belongs, has passed legislation authorizing gay marriage.