Mexicans vote in election seen crowning first female president
As a Mexican citizen who recently participated in the election that could potentially crown the first female president in our country’s history, I have some mixed feelings about the whole situation. The idea of “crowning” a president seems odd to me, as Mexico is a constitutional republic, not a monarchy. However, the fact that a woman may soon be taking the highest office in the land is definitely a milestone worth noting.
The road to this historic moment, however, has not been without its pitfalls. Reports of violence and corruption surrounding the election have left a bitter taste in many people’s mouths.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker