What about Mexico´s official Independence day.. just a disaster...Check it out ! Children received pat-downs from police at a public plaza as if they were entering a high-security bunker, and the Mexican flag fell off its pole at precisely the least opportune moment during its raising on Independence Day in the center of the Zócalo main square in Mexico City. These were among the most notable flops that occurred this year during the two-day national party that is combined by the Night of the Shout on September 15 and the Independence Day military parade on September 16. They marked an overall ho-hum edition of the so-called fiestas patrias in Mexico, as stagnant economic growth, persistent violence, and a series of controversial reform laws have led to low approval ratings in less than two years of the current government. Thousands joined President Enrique Peña Nieto in the heavily guarded and watched Zócalo for the traditional celebrations that Mexicans usually call their biggest party of the year. (No, its not Cinco de Mayo, people!) But, as it turns out, a significant portion of the revelers that appeared at the plaza on Monday night to hear the president recreate the Grito de Dolores — which sparked Mexicos war to liberate itself from Spain in 1810 — were not motivated by their patriotic spirit. Instead, they were lured by free food, a free concert, and in some cases, cash. Since Monday night, Mexican media outlets published reports on the acarreados, average citizens who are paid by political parties to show up and boost numbers at government-sponsored events and demonstrations. According to news accounts, many were bused into the capital city for the celebration from the neighboring state of Mexico, which happens to be Peña Nietos home turf. https://news.vice/article/mexicos-official-independence-day-fiesta-was-a-disaster?utm_source=vicenewsfb
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:22:41 +0000
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