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Mexico must investigate torture of two peasant farmers

Posted on 28/10/2009

The Mexican authorities must carry out an impartial investigation into the torture of two members of a peasant organization in Chiapas State, after they were arrested without a warrant, Amnesty International has said. Roselio de la Cruz González and José Manuel de la Torre Herná ...

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Video: Winners of UN Contest became Citizen Ambassadors

Posted by Juliana Rincón Parra on 28/10/2009

We bring you the 5 winning videos for the UN contest where participants sent in a video stating what they would tell world leaders if they had the chance. The 5 video bloggers had the opportunity to give their message in person at the UN Day celebration in New York City.

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Recycled marble tile remnants transform into mosaic mural in El Paso

Posted by DeshRaj on 28/10/2009

Buena Vista artist Roberto Salas and the students of the Land Arts of the American West, an interdisciplinary field program based at the University of New Mexico, have transformed the concrete sidewalls of the West Side neighborhood in El Paso into a.

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Mexico: The Internet as a Necessity, not a Luxury

Posted by Issa Villarreal on 22/10/2009

An increase in taxes was approved by the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico, including an special tax for Internet and cable services prompting online protests saying that the Internet is a necessity, and not a luxury.

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Mexico: Reactions to Drug Decriminalization Law

Posted by Issa Villarreal on 06/10/2009

In the midst of the AH1N1 virus paranoia, the Mexican government approved the Ley de Narcomenudeo that decriminalizes drug consumption in small dosages. Now, 5 months later, many are wondering if any of its intended changes have been met.

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