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Acapulco: 1967-2011

In 1967, the Mexican resort of Acapulco was shining in all its splendor and glory. Showered in fame and fortune,  Acapulco was the playground of Hollywood stars and a must-shoot for Mexican filmmakers.  Enjoying a reputation as a peaceful but … Continue reading

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The Applebee’s Assassination

A former Mexican police chief once known for his polemical jousts with the media and other authorities has been murdered in violence-torn Chihuahua state.  Jose Refugio “Cuco” Ruvalcaba Plascencia was gunned down in broad daylight August 10 inside an Applebee’s … Continue reading

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