Texan says goodbye to embassy, politics

Posted on January 17, 2009 by mexicoinstitute

Houston Chronicle, 1/17/2009
Appointed ambassador in 2002 by President George W. Bush — a longtime political ally and friend — the then-43-year-old Garza was the youngest head of a U.S. diplomatic mission and in charge of one of the largest embassies. He will leave his post at noon on Tuesday, when Barack Obama replaces Bush.
Garza served [...]

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Culture war simmers in Mexico over permissive laws on family, sexuality

Posted on January 17, 2009 by mexicoinstitute

Chicago Tribune, 1/17/2009
Mexico City’s government, promoting one of the most liberal visions of the family and sexuality in Latin America and beyond, has enacted laws permitting early-term abortions, express divorces, same-sex civil unions and even free Viagra for seniors.
The measures have fueled a culture war in the middle of this traditionally Catholic country, and the [...]

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