Mexican Strife

Mexico has been in the midst of quite a bit of turmoil lately. First, they had a very contentious and disputed election in which the winner was elected by a 0.57% margin. The whole scene was eerily reminiscent of the events that unfolded in Florida in 2000. The new President is to be inaugurated tomorrow, December 1. Then, a teachers' strike in Oaxaca led to protests, police crackdowns and rioting, which continues as we speak. Here's a brief history of the situation in Oaxaca.