Monthly Archives: September 2008

Mexican Cops Now Taking Bribes in your Language

Posted on September 5, 2008 by

You gotta give it to Mexico City’s police force. Not satisfied with taking bribes from fellow Mexican citizens, in their native language, they are now expanding their activities to foreign nationals, in other people’s language for their comfort. Two transit … Continue reading →

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OMG: Mexicans Catch Obama Fever!

Posted on September 2, 2008 by

Mexico’s Quién magazine, the very same publication where I found the now infamous Absolut ad, is now so taken by the Obamanía, that it decided to grace its Sept. 1 cover with the Obama clan. Ah! They look as cute … Continue reading →

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Got a Hispanic Biz? Don’t Forget the Chili Pepper

Posted on September 2, 2008 by

A Chicago-based advertising shop is up for sale. So how else can you assure potential buyers that you have what it takes to understand Hispanics but by inserting a picture of a red chili pepper in your sale document? One … Continue reading →

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