Mexican Independence Day is, on September 16, recognized by many. Mexico’s Independence Day 2010 is a special one. This is because it celebrates freedom for 200 years. Many think Cinco de Mayo, May 5, is the same thing as Mexican Independence Day within the United States. On May 5, stories in the media abound, ranging from tequila recipes to the Battle of Puebla — the real reason Cinco de Mayo is recognized. In Sept 16, 1810, Mexico’s 10 year war for independence from Spain began which is why we celebrate Mexican Independence Day on September 16. Within the last two centuries, a lot has changed. Mexico is a different place. Although there are good changes, the country may not be rejoicing with all the corruption, human rights issues and drug violence going on in 2010.
Rejoicing even the drug violence
A $40 million party in Mexico City is how President Felipe Calderon decided to celebrate Mexican Independence Day Sept. 16. USA Today reported that laser shows, fireworks and music will all be at the party. The celebration is to last for two days. The Mexican government hopes the party will lift the people’s spirits despite a recession and bloody war against narcoterrorists. The fear of a drug cartel attacking the festivities is a really real one, although there is lots of security. The crowd suffered a couple of years ago as grenades were thrown into a crowd by narcoterrorists. This was during a Mexican Independence Day festival happening in Morelia. 132 individuals got hurt when 7 individuals perished. A military campaign on Mexican drug cartels began in December 2006. This is what has led to more than 22,000 individuals dying via, as outlined by Reforma newspaper, drug violence.
Bicentennial causes Mexicans to resign
As Mexico prepares for the traditional “grito,” or shout-out of “Viva Mexico!” on Wednesday night, the country’s historians, politicians and artists agree the country may be in deep trouble. The Washington Post points out that Mexicans are still concerned about the massacre that happened last months. 72 illegal migrants from Central and South The United States were killed when in northern Mexico. Mexico’s top immigration official resigned this week over the killings. Reforma published a poll stating that 67 percent of residents in Mexico City do not even care about the bicentennial. 6 in 10 asked thinks the cash could be put to better use. E-mails are being spread anonymously too a great many Mexicans saying that participation in government-sponsored celebrations is a poor choice. Calderon has some competition for his party. Just a few blocks away, Calderon’s opponent in the 2006 elections, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, has annou! nced there can be a party. Public events in other cities are canceled or scaled back, over fears of narcoterrorism.
Now there is some good news
Hillary Rodham Clinton gave her opinion of the situation as United States of America Secretary of State. She said Mexico seems just like the drug-racked Colombia from 20 years ago, although there is some good news still. According to the Associated Press, Mexico has a murder rate of 14 per 100,000 people. This is good news if you know how bad it typically is in Latin America. It is not uncommon to view things like iPhones among upper-middle class Mexicans, making them much like Americans. They also have things like modern apartments, smaller families and education. Seems like like things have changed a lot within the last 25 years. Strong grass-roots movements have worked with the things that would never are expected before for instance crime, human rights and environment issues. We appear to be in the worst recession since the 1930s. Even so, Mexico’s government has found a way to keep its finances stable. A Supreme Court has additionally been set up that actu! ally works.
Further reading
USA Today
usatoday.com/news/world/2010-09-15-mexicobicentennial15_ST_N.htm
Washington Post
washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/14/AR2010091406672_2.html?wpisrc=nl_headline and sid=ST2010091406720
Associated Press
google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iyrGq2t_rHNPZAyOKqFdMrAad0yQD9I6Q4200
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