Best Newspaper Office--EVER

When we were in Puebla for Dia de los Muertos we couldn't help but notice how lucky Puebla newspaper reporters are to work in this beautiful historic building.
(Disclaimer: OK, I know there are a million other beautiful things in Puebla but keep in mind that the Flores-Schwartz reporting team joined forces with our friends and media colleagues Brendan and Joy, who have also at one time or another worked at a newspaper. So we can't help it!)

I've worked in some crummy newspaper buildings and some cool ones, and this by far is the nicest I've seen. Check out the individual balconies in each office window. These open up to views of colonial cathedrals, the gardens of the main plaza, cobblestone streets, age-old water fountains...you get the picture.

Obama songs play throughout Caribbean, Latin America

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Taxi driver outside Belize bus station gives us the "thumbs up."

While in Belize a few weeks ago, the Obama fever was evident across this Central American country. Since Belize's economy heavily depends on American tourists and the Belizean dollar is tied 2-1 to the US dollar, it is no wonder people there also craved a change. We talked to several locals before the election who were as emotionally invested as any American. Though it is unclear how much Obama's victory will actually affect US-Central American ties, people there are keeping hope alive.


Another Belizean Obama supporter shows their love for our new president-elect!

With access to American cable channels, Belizeans were not only able to follow every step of the election, but also see the viciousness of all the TV campaign commercials (thankfully, those of us in Mexico were spared of that). But this long campaign season also brought us some joy and entertainment. Around the world musicians composed Obama-tribute songs ranging from hip-hop to reggae. Though Belizean artists also have their own versions, here's a cool Obama reggae song from Belize's Caribbean neighbors, Jamaica.

Artist Cocoa Tea released this song back in March 2008.

Dia de los Muertos en Puebla

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For the past two years, we've celebrated Dia de los Muertos at home in the DF. And while the local festivities are beautiful and lively, this time we ventured out to the nearby city of Puebla with some friends to enjoy the awesome food, altars and cemeteries of this colonial city.



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Puebla is also known for its fabulous Talavera design. Check out this water fountain!

The fate of every writer.

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This cool and creepy calavera was part of Puebla's many exhibits on the main plaza.

In memory of Mexican icon Pedro Infante and, of course.........

........the actor and beloved comedian Cantiflas.