Tag: "travel"

Video: Canadian Embassy besieged by Mexicans

Video: Canadian Embassy besieged by Mexicans

| July 16, 2009 | Comments (0)

The Canadian Embassy in Mexico City’s posh Polanco neighbourhood has been descended upon by thousands of Mexicans since the Canadian government announced on Monday that Mexican nationals now need a visa to travel to Canada.

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Canada to require visas for Mexicans following surge in refugee claims

Canada to require visas for Mexicans following surge in refugee claims

| July 14, 2009 | Comments (1)

Mexican nationals will now need a visa to travel to Canada, that country’s minister of citizenship, immigration and multiculturalism, Jason Kenney, announced Monday. Canada decided to stiffen the requirements due to what officials said has been a surge in claims for refugee status by Mexicans. In a news release, Canadian immigration officials said that for the first 48 [...]

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A Night in the Woods in Mexico City

A Night in the Woods in Mexico City

| February 19, 2009 | Comments (0)

By day, el Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City’s largest public park, is ruled by the public and tourists. But come late afternoon, the park closes its gates to us commoners. Or at least I thought so.

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