Six killed at Chinkultic archealogical site occupation in Chiapas, Mexico

No words to describe the police force used to solve this issue.The National Commision of Human Rights (CNDH) investigates the posible violations to fundamental guarantees due to the violent actions that took...

Mexican donkey sent to jail

Mexico officers sent the ass to jail.  They sent a donkey to jail after it bit and kicked two men.  The donkey will be kept there until the owner pays the injured men’s medical bills. "A donkey is...

Mexico: Chiapas offers stunning contrasts

"SAN CRISTÓBAL, Mexico – Contrasts are what produce "wow" moments in Chiapas, Mexico's southernmost state.  It's Mexican. But it's really more Mayan. The Spanish were afraid of the jungle and never...

Strong Earthquake Shakes Southern Mexico

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck the southern Pacific coast of Mexico, the latest in a series of quakes in recent days. The Associated Press is working with NowPublic to help get coverage from people affected by this story. We are asking people like you who might be...

Massive Global Flooding Has Devastated Millions of LIves

"Millions of people have been affected by severe flooding as storms swept parts of Mexico, the Carribean, Vietnam and Australia in the past fortnight."

Zapatistas celebrate anniversary

"Thousands of Zapatista rebels have celebrated the 13th anniversary of their brief uprising against the Mexican government with dances, songs and discussions aimed at improving the status of poor Indians in the southern state of Chiapas. The ceremonies, which attracted...

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