Comments on: Yucatan News: Back in Business!

By: maria luisa and bill

maria luisa and bill — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:12:25 +0000

Thanks so much for the piece on father and son musicians, Pedro and Aaron…We had the privilege of hearing them perform a few months ago in Santiago one evening…(or was it morning?) Anyway, Aaron’s singing was wonderful, and has stayed with us, so we are delighted to see this story, and will gladly and enthusiastically give support to these terrific, deserving musicians!

By: Khaki

Khaki — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:11:37 +0000

Inglemex – It isn’t just Americans who are being affected by this passport issue. Its Canadians too. I don’t think its that we are “moaning” so much as the fact that Canadians, Americans, and Mexicans have always been able to move freely across North America with just a visa. I thought we were supposed to be moving toward more freedoms in commerce, education, and other areas – not less. If we wanted to go to Europe, we woud have no problem with the need for a passport… just not a “surprise demand” right here at home with so little notice. When we get over being “mad-about-it,” its actually a little scary.

Michael – it seems that I remeber something about that “last turkey” story – but it was a long time ago. There are programs in place in Yucatan to feed the hungry. What worries me – and this is a personal observation – is housing. Sometimes having a “roof” doesn’t always equate to “housing” for the very poor – and I would like to see more done, especially by volunteer groups, in this area.

By: michael ducharme

michael ducharme — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:47:43 +0000

You had an article on a grandmother taking care of her grandson and was down to selling her last turkey to feed themselves. I was wondering if someone had helped her or if the article was form a very long time ago ? Also the article above of the family having a hard time, is someone kind of monitoring how any monies are distributed or if people are trying to find some housing for them ?
Thank-you..

By: Darren S

Darren S — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:53:56 +0000

Viva Yucatan News! I love this section.

Thanks for reviving it.

Darren

By: Inglemex

Inglemex — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:25:12 +0000

What is so terrible about expecting gringos to have passports? I have never understood why those from the US think they should be able to cross borders without one. It would never even occur to a European, or someone from anywhere else except North America that they would be able to do so. It’s time gringos stopped moaning and got themselves passports if they want to travel.