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Independence Day Mexican Style

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September 16th 2006
The day began with Popo releasing a plume of smoke on a warm and crystal clear morning against a bright blue sky. This is actually rare here, as it is mostly cloudly and cool here in the mornings. Plumes of smoke rolled out of the volcano in the distance while in town people were busy preparing for the day´s festivities. Locals believed it to be auspicious. Schools were hosting parades. All ... read more

North America » Mexico » Estado de Mexico

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more