Author: Gustavo Arellano
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Butchers and cannibals
The Mexican’s recent column on whether Aztec savagery influences violence in Mexico today drew a lot of responses, including this one.
This article was published on 07.04.13
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One glorious monkey wrench
Don't be proud of your ethnic identity? No, be proud.
This article was published on 06.27.13
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Atrocious crimes
The Mexican reminds that the drug cartels south of the border aren't the only group of people to commit brutal murders in history.
This article was published on 06.20.13
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Cheerio, puffy tacos
The Mexican answers questions from British readers.
This article was published on 06.06.13
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Hot dogs wrapped in bacon
The Mexican explains why Los Angeles Dodgers' “Doyer Dogs” aren't offensive, and makes a deal with a young thief.
This article was published on 05.30.13
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One gun store? In all of Mexico?
The right to bear arms for Mexicans isn't just some highfalutin constitutional ideal in Mexico—it's usually the only way to ensure they stay alive against the drug cartels.
This article was published on 05.23.13
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How many Mexicans can fit in one car?
This week, the Mexican teaches readers about racist grammar, Mexicanizing English and how to say “Protestant” in Spanish.
This article was published on 05.16.13
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Some intra-Mexican hatred
The Mexican addresses insults toward rich Mexicans and marrying your south-of-the-border sweetheart.
This article was published on 05.09.13
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‘White' is a construct, not a race, hombre
Mexicans are not white, nor are Spaniard.
This article was published on 05.02.13
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Ballad of a Mexican song
The Mexican educates on ranchera music and responds to a 1950s-insult-laden letter.
This article was published on 04.25.13
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