Written by Genaro Garcia Luna, the official who for several years led Mexico’s fight against the country’s violent drug trade, was sentenced to more than 38 years in US prison for accepting bribes from the cartels he was supposed to fight. The US district judge Brian Cogan announced the sentence at a hearing in Brooklyn federal court […]
Escaramuza in English means “skirmish” and is an all-female sport within charrería – the Mexican equivalent of rodeo. It consists of highly choreographed equestrian dances and is inspired by las adelitas of the Mexican revolution, female soldiers who would ride with the men acting as decoys on the battlefield, performing intricate skills on horseback. Before […]
You do something long enough, you’ll eventually learn the little things you can do to help interesting stuff happen. One thing I have learned is this phrase: “I’m a photographer. What can I do to help you?” Just something as simple as that opens up all kinds of doors and possibilities. This week, it’s how […]