Todos Iguales, Todos Diferentes -- Everyone is Equal, Everyone is Different

June 17, Fundraiser for the Chiapas Peace House Project, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

An evening of entertainment and information to celebrate the work of the Chiapas Peace House Project, a human rights organization working in solidarity with the indigenous peoples of Chiapas and Oaxaca, Mexico. Come for a presentation, light refreshments and entertainment by Conjunto RumiMayu.

We hope you appreciate the news, analysis and education materials we provide on Mexican social justice issues.

As we get closer and closer to the July 2 election date, the national news seems to be increasingly filled with political bashing and rampant accusations coming from every party. “Democracy” in action is an interesting thing here in Mexico. We’ve tried to summarize the latest controversies in our monthly election update.

In other news, one of our volunteers Chris recently spent a month in Tapachula where he was involved in the Hurricane Stan relief effort.

By Chris Thomas

An analysis of the hurricane relief processes compares Hurricane Stan with Katrina.

by Andrew Kurowski

In this piece Andrew offers us his thoughts on the strength and resilience of Mexian indigenous communities engaged in the fight to defend their culture and existence against increasingly powerful neo-liberal forces.

By Lilia Lopez

As election-day looms closer, Mexico's politicians aren't holding anything back and taking their increasingly dirty fight to the television airwaves.

by Katherine Clements

La Otra Campaña made its way through Oaxaca last month and a wave of violence and repression followed.

by Carlin Christy

In this article Carlin gives us a brief rundown on the Fourth World Water Forum held in Mexico City from March 16-22.