Articles for tag: Mexican History

Karla News

The History of Lucha Libre Wrestling

Just to pass the time of day a few weeks ago, I happened across a Dish network that featured Lucha Libre. This is a form of Professional Mexican Wrestling. In some ways’ it is a lot like our own WWE in the United States. There are a few differences though. Almost every match is a ...

Karla News

Top Five Things to Do in Mexico City

There is so much to do and see in Mexico City that it is really difficult to choose from all of the available options. Built on the ruins of the ancient Aztec city, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City is history come to life. Yet the modern cosmopolitan character of the largest city of the world is unmistakable. ...

Jesus Malverde: The “Narco Saint”

When we think of saints we do not usually think of drug dealers. Jesus Malverde, however, known to law enforcement officials as the “Narco Saint” is considered by many to be the patron saints of drug dealers. Smugglers bringing drugs across the border from Mexico pray to him to deliver them safely across and carry ...

Karla News

Mexico City – Five Reasons to Visit

The first thing you will notice about Mexico City is that it is huge. I remember the first time I flew into the airport. Up into that point, the longest landing approach over a city I had experienced was Los Angeles. If you come into LAX from the east, you are over city for a ...