Earlier this week in Guadalajara, Manú Chao referred to the events of San Salvador Atenco as state terrorism. I think the characterization is a bit strong, and incomplete aside from that, but for the Mexican government to stick him with a fine as punishment is ludicrous. The Mexican constitution says that "foreigners will not be allowed in any way to interfere with the political affairs of the country." To interpret Chao's speech as interference would imply that any foreign correspondent, analyst, academic, or blogger who publishes something critical of the government could be in violation. That makes Mexico look blindly nationalistic and afraid of dialogue.
Now let's all enjoy Mala Vida.
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