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  • Could a Mexican be part Lebanese? Posted 4/17/2009 at 1:33 p.m. 0 comments

    The Mexican helps a reader determine why he is so obsessed with Middle Eastern culture.

  • Everything from NAFTA to Mariachis Posted 3/27/2009 at 2:15 p.m. 0 comments

    The Mexican answers questions about the Mexican police force, the problem with NAFTA in Mexico, and what songs to make a mariachi band play.

  • April Fool's Day Edition Posted 3/19/2009 at 2:32 p.m. 0 comments

    ¡ASK A MEXICAN!
    SPECIAL APRIL FOOLS’ DAY EDITION

    Dear Readers: In honor of April Fools’ Day, I’m turning over the column this week to those who think America can stop the Reconquista.

  • Using the Word "Pinche" Posted 2/27/2009 at 12:32 p.m. 0 comments

    Dear Readers: Before we move on to your spicy preguntas , a bit of housecleaning. Primeramente , gracias to all the Know Nothings who responded to my 100-word-essay challenge asking them to justify loving legal Mexicans but not the illegal ones; I will publish the best entries on the Mexican’s April Fools’ edición .

  • Those Drugs You Do Hurt More than Yourself Posted 1/30/2009 at 2:05 p.m. 0 comments

    In this post Gustavo goes over how the Mexican drug cartels that Americans get their fix from are ruining Mexico, and other writer's queries in today's ¡Ask a Mexican!

  • Love Legals, Hate Illegals? Posted 1/23/2009 at 5:40 p.m. 0 comments

    One reader questions the Gustavo's gratitude for those standing up for legal immigrants in an anti-immigrant political world, and more in today's ¡Ask a Mexican!

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Edition Posted 1/8/2009 at 2:42 p.m. 0 comments

    Where is the respect for Cesar Chavez in road signs and dedications? Gustavo talks about this in today's post!

  • ____ tu Madre Posted 1/2/2009 at 2:50 p.m. 0 comments

    What's the take on non-Mexicans learning Salsa dance, and the Mexican buddy system?

  • The Mexican Library Posted 12/12/2008 at 12:46 p.m. 0 comments

    Here's a list of books and authors to check out if you want to explore some Mexican culture and deepen your understanding.

  • On the Origins of Name and Legendary Guitar Solos Posted 11/13/2008 at 1:41 p.m. 0 comments

    Was Jimi Hendrix really part Mexican? What is the correct definition for the word gringo? Find out about these questions in the latest ¡ASK A MEXICAN!