Egyptians Sue

Sixteen centuries ago, Egyptian representatives appeared before Alexander the Great's court. The wanted Jews to pay restitution for all the Egyptian gold and silver they took along with them during the Exodus. Whether they believed the story to be true was irrelevant.

Pesisa's son Geviha requested permission to present a defense on behalf of the Jews.He asked for evidence Jews absconded with their wealth.

The Egyptians response: "The crime is clearly recorded in your Torah."

"In that case," Geviha said, "the Torah also says that 600,000 Jews were unjustly enslaved by the Egyptians for many, many years. So first let us calculate how much you owe us."

Egyptian representatives had three days to prepare their response. The declined the opportunity and fled on the 25th of Nissan and never mad ethe argument again.

In Talmudic times, Jews celebrated the day when the Egyptian delegation fled as a (minor) holiday.

Mexico City Becomes a City

On April 25, 1528, King Charles V of Spain declared Gran Tenochtitlan to be a city. We now call the location Mexico City.

Lighter penalties for illegal immigrants

Mexico's Senate voted unanimously to remove criminal penalties for undocumented migrants. Some argued they did this because U.S. citizens often argue that Mexico has much harsher penalties for illegal aliens than other country in the Americas, and thus seem hypocritical when they argue the United States should be easier on their illegal aliens.

Ricky Martin. Defiende mojados

A recent article in Excelsior has a titled that roughly translates as Ricky Martin Defends Wetbacks.

End of an Era

The leftist protest against the oil bill finally ended. The government resumes in their official chambers once again.

Great weather

The rains have come, started their daily arrival sharply at 3, and they have been accompanied by reports of governmental attempts to improve the drainage system of the city -- no small feat.

Sweet 15

Mexico City hosted a large, free celebration in their main plaza for the quinceañera of hundreds of girls. The idea is to give a party for those that cannot afford the ritual that can now cost thousands of dollars, due to societal pressure. Similiar to Bar Mitzvahs, these birthday parties have become more and more extravagant and pricey.