Testimonios del terremoto de 1985 El 19 y el 20 de septiembre de 1985 son fechas grabadas con dolor en el espíritu de los capitalinos. La tierra se cimbró y se hizo sentir en el ombligo del mundo. Muerte y destrucción. Innumerables desaparecidos y edificios colapsados. La tragedia se cernió sobre la Ciudad de México ante un gobierno rebasado. Pero fue entonces cuando entró en escena la ciudadanía, así como la solidaridad del país y la comunidad...

"Art and fiesta in Mexico City is your comprehensive guide to navigating the city's seemingly endless cultural attractions, eclectic food scene, shops, galleries and legendary markets. From major sights to newly opened venues, as well as a selection of itineraries and daytrips, local Cristina Alonso highlights only the very best places in and around this incredibly diverse, if sometimes chaotic, city."--Back cover. "In 2016 The New York Times listed...

"A harrowing, powerful journey into Mexico City's and California's anexos, the informal addiction treatment centers where mothers send their children to escape the violence of the drug war"--

From the rural banana plantation where they play soccer for the village team to the big city stadiums, two brothers have become rivals and battle each other on opposing sides. When a talent scout gets stranded in their tiny town, brothers Beto and Tato are discovered. They are whisked away to Mexico City to play for the big leagues where they quickly achieve fame. Beto is nicknamed 'Rudo' for his hotheaded goalkeeper style and Tato is called 'Cursi'...

Sassy Adela León, with her tattoos, body piercing and arrest for indecent exposure - wants to be an actress, which drives her father to distraction. She's not exactly what Mexico City's conservative party has in mind as the daughter of thier next nominee. So that she doesn't jeopardize his standing in the coming election, Sr. León enrolls Adela in a stylish finished school for young ladies. Schoolmistress Maca Ribera promises him that, with a little...

A wave of kidnappings sweeps through Mexico City spreading panic among its wealthier citizens. John Creasy is a burned-out ex-CIA assassin who has given up on life. Creasy's friend Rayburn brings him to Mexico City to be a bodyguard to nine-year-old Pita Ramos. Pita is the daughter of industrialist Samuel Ramos and his wife Lisa. Creasy is not interested in being a bodyguard, especially to a young girl, but he accepts the assignment. Slowly, Pita...

Provides a physical description of the city as well as an overview of the history and customs of the capital of Mexico.