mexico city. traverses take a look at the top stories here at al-jazeera japan's emperor akihito is expected to formally abdicate in half an hour's time at the imperial palace in tokyo this will be the first time such an event happened in two hundred years the abdication ceremony itself would take just ten minutes this is the scene live from outside the palace in tokyo people are gathering there to witness the event and the weather seems to have improved somewhat. sudan's main protest group has accused the military of trying to break up their city and outside the army headquarters in the capital they've been demanding an immediate handover to civilian rule prominent afghans are meeting for a second day in the capital kabul to talk about the discussions between the afghan government and the taliban the meeting known as the loya jirgah has been a way to bring afghans together for centuries spain socialists of the amazing to consider the next steps after their victory at the polls they failed to win

so invite him to represent the criminal post of managing and of when he was there at the city of mexico and under his direction here at a great deal for fiscal discipline. to be a consultant in the world bank but to attract those it is not an easy challenge but it is critical to the success of this government who try to pursue a different approach from administrations previously. to be followed with an exchange with all of you so thank you again for coming and i will turn it over to the secretary. >> i will start with and the recently low growth rates. and that many years ago with the north center side. and what the house has enjoyed the last two years for the last 15 years and in the case that has been twice as much in the case of the north center region and with those estates the growth rates and then they have to take care and they have to do a lot. and even the infrastructure programs there is an emphasis so that is the very first thing i would like to remind you. second over the last 30 years. but from my point of view with the order of 22 percent if you want to grow between 25 and

announced construction of a new international airport from mexico city the project builds on a promise by president lopez what other word for more austere government by. i said when they came this is a fundamental project because it will resolve the problem of oversaturation of mexico city's current apples but it also serves as an example of how a rational policy of austerity can be delivered under a framework of honesty which is needed by the government of our country the mexican president has been criticized for his plans for the new air can't however mainly because his administration cancelled the construction of a thirteen billion dollar airport project that was already forty percent completed saying plans for the state of the art facility were marred by corruption but the decision to cancel the venture came from an informal referendum were only one percent of the electorate participated scrapping the proposal altogether not only angered investors it swept markets downward komo support us of what i don't know how could a multi-billion dollar project be abandoned just like that in m

[laughter] so now i don't know who designed it or the which way it was going to go to mexico city but those consequences that i think were very stupid but now we have to spend more money. 's what we would do is increase public investment but we don't have a lot of money. we have to be very careful with that. but to have a well targeted approach with a lot of efficiency. and in particular having private investment in mexico that we can enjoy more productivity. interest that is very important. most of those we are hoping that would have foreign investment content and one example is meant to connect the ports and then going through the narrowest part and there is a trade now we have to modernize. and we are taking care of the ups and downs of the trains because they need to go faster. and there are also pipelines. we have everything over there. we have to modernize i don't know what but it doesn't have enough so in that case because we already have that infrastructure we would like to partner with logistics a good firm who knows trains and ports and can do the logistic part of that job.

featuring the portraits of the forty three students like the one that we're at now in downtown mexico city is evidence that the subject is still very much on the minds of people here and we have to keep in mind mexico is coming off of the most violent year in its history so an announcement that the united nations is partnering with the mexican government to to increase security is a welcome denouncement but it may not be enough to convince critics who warn that human rights could still be violated through the further militarization of the country's national police force. forces andy thank you so much foley we'll talk to one goal advances the second leg of their champions league side of munches to city but the quarter final win came at a cost for their caps and harry kane will says he missed a penalty in the first half in london and said you're aquarist spock it was saved by hugo to race twelve minutes from santorum south korean starts on him in school the only goal of the game. but england captain kane well he left the stadium on crutches after injuring his ankle is spurs manager fears the

secretary previously worked with him when he was mayor of the city of mexico and under his direction, he earned a great reputation for discipline. secretary has been a consultant, world bank to the united nations and also the private sector. he has a phd in economics from the university wisconsin. secretary has kindly agreed to talk about the economic agenda and priorities of the administration. it's a bold agenda and reducing poverty and inequality while boosting economic growth and attracting investment. it is not an easyy challenge but it's critical to the success of this government. the strength to pursue a different approach from previous mexican administrations. we look forward to his remarks which will be followed by an exchange with all of you. thank you again for coming in with that, but for to the secretary. >> when i speak about mexico, following that, i know i believe there are three, i used to think there were two mexico's but i now there are three. the other side of mexico has been always modern and has slowly had growth rates. the growthat rates since many years ago, i

featuring the portraits of the forty three students like the one that we're at now in downtown mexico city is evidence that the subject is still very much on the minds of people here and we have to keep in mind mexico is coming off of the most violent year in its history so an announcement that the united nations is partnering with the mexican government to to increase security is a welcome denouncement but it may not be enough to convince critics who warn that human rights could still be violated through the further militarization of the country's national police force. and you can always find much more in our website the address for that is dot com to take a look. this is the top stories both of the main candidates in israel's election have claimed victory although exit polls show no clear winner. yet in the hour who says he's been given a fifth the mandate to lead his rival the former military chief benny gantz called the vote historic day. we will not go into politics and we say we won't commit to it. and we will. i'm very excited that the people of israel gave me their trust for a fif

announced construction of a new international airport for mexico city the project builds on a promise by president. for more austere government by. i said when they came this is a fundamental project because it will resolve the problem of oversaturation of mexico city's current apples but it also serves as an example of how a rational policy of austerity can be delivered under a framework of honesty which is needed by the government of our country the mexican president has been criticized for his plans for the new air can't however mainly because his administration cancelled the construction of a thirteen billion dollar airport project that was already forty percent completed saying plans for the state of the art facility were marred by corruption but the decision to cancel the venture came from an informal referendum were only one percent of the electorate participated scrapping the proposal altogether not only angered investors it swept markets downward komo support us of what i don't know how could a multi-billion dollar project be abandoned just like that in minutes it would have

not just from the trump administration but mexico city themselves. paula newton, cnn, mexico city. >> we will stay on top of that story as well. >>> lots of texas tech students who were cheering the school's final four victory but they went from celebrating to rioting. >> burning furniture and police on cars. we will tell you how the cops were able to break up the chaos in texas. >>> storms are ripping through the south. >>> the legal battle to take months and end up in supreme court. our next guest says there is a chance democrats are going to lose this fight. i've talked on this phone through the happiest times of my life, and through the saddest times of my life. but i never dreamed in a thousand years that it would save my life. boom! i fell 22 feet, completely shattered my pelvis, in the middle of the woods. i called my wife, she thought i was jokin'. i said, "man, i'm not... i'm not." i was so lucky that day... saved my life. (vo) there for you when it matters most. get unlimited on the best network with apple music included. and save big when

featuring the portraits of the forty three students like the one that we're at now in downtown mexico city is evidence that the subject is still very much on the minds of people here and we have to keep in mind mexico is coming off of the most violent year in its history so an announcement that the united nations is partnering with the mexican government to to increase security is a welcome denouncement but it may not be enough to convince critics who warn that human rights could still be violated through the further militarization of the country's national police force. russian president vladimir putin has asked the international community to help develop a northern sea shipping boat it connects the far east of the arctic to the west and is usually for.

carlos who are now immortalized on campus for the black power salute on top of the podium at the mexico city olympics in 1968. they and more than a dozen other top athletes came to san jose state to train under the legendary coach but winter in what became known as the speed city . >> the guy who touched the whole world, it wasn't just us, it was everywhere. >> reporter: there is no question the track is in serious disrepair. they announced plans to renovate the track and bring back the men's tracting, the san jose state vice president says it's a depended on private donations which never materializ >> we raised $1000 to date . >> reporter: they have limited space and a greater need for another parking garage. >> every day the number one complaint i have on campus is there is no place to park. >> reporter: plans call for a four story parking garage and a jogging path.! parking is needed for this campus specifically. i don't know, the fact that they are getting rid of the track and has so much historical background and meaning to it. >> reporter: students say it was not just a track, as a lau

he joins us from mexico city.mbassador to mexico city but you also come from north of the border. you are a public official in texas. you know both sides of the issue. we see the trump administration taking action after action. what practical effect is it having on people going across the border? antonio: i think william barr's decision may exacerbate the situation. as you might imagine, he announced a 90 day period of implementation. towill likely be subject legal challenges. as a practical matter, you have logistical challenge in terms of detaining additional numbers of asylum applicants. our detention capacity is nearly full and the asylum applicants, 60% of them are families or unaccompanied minors. you'll also run into limitations as to how long you can hold -- i believe it is 20 days you can hold these minors. there are logistical and legal hurdles to clear. what people in central america will be seeing is an incentive to move north prior to the implementation of this detention order. i think it may actually

. >>> an earthquake in mexico city this afternoon shook tall buildings in the mexican capital sending people running into the street spirit the usgs said that the epicenter of a magnitude 5.4 quake was in southern mexico, more than 250 miles away from mexico city. it's truck had a depth of about 11 miles and so far no word on any injuries or damage related to that quiet. stomach at least four dozen aftershock hit the philippines after a powerful earthquake overnight. cnn reports that at least eight people died when buildings collapse north of manila. emergency crews and search the rubble for survivors. and airport terminal was also closed due to the damage. and the 6.1 quake knocked out power. here you can see water cascading from the high rise in the fernando district of manila after a water tank broke during the earthquake. look at that, in manila. thousands of residents and office workers ran out of buildings when the shaking started. the quake was centered across manila bay, northwest of manila, not strong enough to trigger a tsunami. >>> new video shows a four- story building com

featuring the portraits of the forty three students like the one that we're at now in downtown mexico city is evidence that the subject is still very much on the minds of people here and we have to keep in mind mexico is coming off of the most violent year in its history so an announcement that the united nations is partnering with the mexican government to to increase security is a welcome denouncement but it may not be enough to convince critics who warn that human rights could still be violated through the further militarization of the country's national police. russian president vladimir putin has asked the international community to help develop a northern sea shipping route it connects the far east of the arctic to the west and is usually frozen most of the year but because of global warming it's now becoming more accessible set by us and has our report from moscow. nowhere else is the impact of global warming felt as strongly as in the arctic ice is melting at a fast pace the effects of climate change are calculated to be at least twice the rate of anywhere else on the planet and wh

amy: we willll go to mexico city to speak with historian humberto beck, co-editor of "the future is today: radical ideas for mexico." all that and more, coming up. welcome to democracy now!, democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. in chicago, voters made history tuesday night by electing the city's first african-american woman mayor and the city's first openly gay mayor. lori lightfoot won a landslide victory, beating her opponent toni preckwinkle in a run-off vote by more than 47 percentage points. lightfoot is a newcomer in electoral politics, who previously worked as a federal prosecutor. in 2015, now-outgoing mayor rahm emmanuel appointed her to head the chicago police board. she was also chair of the police accountability task force in 2016 that issued a damning report after the police killing of african american teenager laquan mcdonald. part of her mayoral campaign focused on ousting chicago's political machine. this is lightfoot addressing her supppporters in her victory speech. >> together we can and will finally put the interest of our people, all of our peo

forgotten today but in 1969, the air in pittsburgh, gary indiana, los angeles was like new delhi or mexico city today. the cuyahoga river caught on fire, the great lakes were dying , the ball before was an endangered species. all of these independent things, where it day did -- what earth day did was to weave those together and turn it into the fabric that it has become an important part of american life today. host: how did you get involved? guest: in the earliest stages, gaylord nelson who was perhaps the first prominent person to recognize that there was something ready to happen thought he would launch it with a college teacher. i was a graduate student at that point. when i was at harvard, had not heard about this. i flew down to washington and -- i got a 15d minute courtesy interview with the senator and offered to courtney harvard and he did not have anyone coordinating things at harvard. it was the concept of this would be a good thing to do. toent back with a charter organize boston a few days later, his chief of staff called me and asked me if i would come down and organize the united

featuring the portraits of the forty three students like the one that we're at now in downtown mexico city is evidence that the subject is still very much on the minds of people here and we have to keep in mind mexico is coming off of the most violent year in its history so an announcement that the united nations is partnering with the mexican government to to increase security is a welcome denouncement but it may not be enough to convince critics who warn that human rights could still be violated through the further militarization of the country's national police force. and a response to an increase in violent attacks by white supremacists in the us a live streaming of the fatal new zealand mosque shooting on facebook it congressional hearing has been held on the rise a white nationalism but unwittingly the hearing reveal the problems of isolating hate speech on social media. explains from washington. this rally in charlottesville virginia in twenty seventeen has become an iconic representation of the growing confidence of white supremacists in the u.s. on the house judiciary committee he

there's plenty of violet petals lying on the streets of mexico city right now but the cleaners here don't seem bothered by the extra workload spring has arrived and everyone's in a good mood. in their way ach a way that everyone thinks the jacaranda trees are so beautiful when the wind blows the flowers from the trees people love to take photos. pockets of violence have been blooming across the city since mid march. jacaranda trees are not native to mexico they've only been here since the nineteenth thirties a japanese garden and named go to matsumoto brought the tree from brazil after trying and failing to cultivate the japanese cherry tree since then the violence has only added to the country's colorful landscape. color is something fundamental to our culture and this south american tree is now deeply rooted in that culture. in west. for residents of the mexican capital have become something more than just a beautiful tree. but a little so. for us they are an important symbol in these times i mean heavy debate about migration they show us immigration can be enriching to both peoples liv

, yes, we need more airports in mexico and perhaps you know the idea is to have, aside from the mexico city airport and teluca airport, a new one in santa lucia, now estado mexico. on and the project is going on. a company that's subsidy of airbus is designing the new space, you know, it is very important that the flight and the way in which the planes go, you know, go from one airport to the sky, you know, don't conflict with the other airports. apparently, that is okay now. apparently it has been done now and it is now being even, being built, part of the airport because it is a military airport that the military people are going to have a lot of -- they are going to build up the airport and so it's going on. ... and for sharing this participant very informative. please join me in thanking the secretary. [applause] [inaudible conversations] >> a look at our live coverage today on c-span2. coming up at noon eastern, lessons from the 2010 california wildfires on public health needs during wildfire season. the johns hopkins bloomberg school of public health will host that discussion with the

i want to switch topics to the expansion of the mexico city policy. you and i disagree about women's reproductive rights. but i thought we agreed about the importance of ensuring that people could get access to health care. what we have seen from the expansion of the mexico city policy, where we have reports about the impact, is a negative impact on maternal health, on , according toave the marie stokes international, a funding gap of $50 million as a direct result of this policy which translates to 1.4 million fewer women, the fact that contraception services, 600,000 more abortions and 4600 avoidable maternal deaths, the mozambique association for family development will lose 60% of its budget next year. 10 of its 20 health clinic will close at 30% of its staff will be laid off, in swaziland, the group has lost support of its funding and is now only able to serve for towns out of 14 and in both one a 60% under threat and one clinic has closed and seven others have scaled back to the bare minimum. despite some of the previous testimony that i have se

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chinese artist ai wei wei is unveiled a new exhibition in mexico city this week it's titled reestablishing memories some one of millions of lego bricks show the portraits of the forty three mexican students who disappeared in twenty fourteen the case and conflicting information from mexican authorities about their potential murder sparked months of protests became a rallying cry against widespread violence in mexico i've always says every crime committed damages human society as a whole. for more i'm joined by nicole research has been taking a closer look at that exhibition now nikolai way of course known for his controversial art pieces why is he now focusing on the disappearance of these students well this obviously is not just an exhibition about i don't know different take on pixel art this is pretty much his very unique way of showing that he had a monster justice for those who have to sit i mean if we look at these portraits these are the same faces that we saw in the post after this whole case happened of parents who printed these faces off their sons on the process and they took to

so, we packed our stuff, and we moved to mexico city.t i didn't lur months in mexico city.n't have a fridge to put food for the kids, or whatever. it slowly started less and less, and i wouldn't answer the door. i woulphone, because i didn't want anyone to know ie spednak eng'tlish, r b then i mighttarget. so, after two-and-a-half years, marcos finally had his visa interview, and we were so excited about it, and he was completely denied until 2020. fortunately for me, i was t introducdavid leopold and veronica dahlberg. i real have hope now. and that's something so different, 'cause i've seen what they can do.it i'veally witnessed families being able to stay together and not be ripped apart because the work that they're doing. now, i feel like my husband, marcos, will be coming home soon i don't know how, but i have total faith it's gonna work. for me, it's not a question of when, it's a question of if. so, i want to thank everybody for having me here and letting me share with yo and, um, gmar chatimah tova to everybody. (audience applauds) (horn honks) >> okay, marcos. >>

chinese artist ai wei wei has unveiled a new exhibition in mexico city this week it is titled reestablishing memories some one million lego bricks form the portraits of the forty three mexican students who disappeared in two thousand and fourteen the case and conflicting information from mexican authorities about their possible murders sparked months of protests became a rallying cry against widespread violence in mexico way away at the exit mission opening said every crime committed damages human society as a whole. and for more on this i'm joined now by nicole research has been taking a closer look at the cases and the exhibition nicole i way is known for courting controversy through his art why is he now focusing on the disappearance of these students so this is his very unique way of saying enough is enough we really need to just as those who have disappeared and for years have passed if you look at the portrays these people these are the very faces that were printed out on posters to take them to protest by the family members to demand to know what has happened where my children actuall

pa paula newton has part of the story from mexico city. >> reporter: here in mexico of course they are won't be closed today, but they are taking donald trump's threats seriously and of course that includes slapping the 25% tariff on automobiles. now, trump was very clear the president saying that, look, he thought mexico had been doing a better job in the last few days, we understand from officials here that they have been very close collaboration with the trump administration over the last few days. but they are not saying that in fact they changed their policy here at all, only that they are highlighting what they are doing in timps of apprehensions of the central american migrants at the southern border. listen to the president of mexico as he tries to calm down the situation. take a listen. >> translator: the only thing that i can say is that we have a good relationship. there are no confrontations with the u.s. government. we are financially stable. this is what the data shows. >> reporter: mexico will grappling with this for months to come even if they have a year. and as one me

it was the end of winter in 1993 that i met jack in mexico city.ack coming up in the distance. i just know he was somebody different, and he says, "are you an actor?" i was ever so flattered. when i met jack, this is the card that i signed for him, and this is the picture he took of myself. >> oh, my, juan carlos, look at you. was this a love at first sight? >> well, it's one of those things that when you know you've found your soul mate. call it what you want it, our chemistry was very compatible, how about that? >> how about that? was it wonderful? >> it was amazing. juan carlos and jack keep in touch over the years. in 1996 juan carlos moves to new york to pursue acting in the states, and jack offers him a place to live. >> that was the turning point. jack made it possible for me to be american citizen. >> one of juan carlos's oldest friends is spiro verras. he got to know jack as well. >> juan carlos is an incredibly caring person. jack needed someone in his life to care for him. >> in 2006, juan carlos decides to give up show business and beco

we are very hopeful that there could be a transition of venezuelans i was just down in mexico city and in bogota week before last talking about this very issue trying to help them understand the things they might do so that they can get a better outcome for c.n.n. can now confirm the president trump asked a number of his top foreign policy advisers last summer about the possibility of invading venezuela thank you. and now opposition needs you on one has declared himself the country's new president have you also the president of the united states for any military support in your struggle by as a way down on the amount of us he's going to and i would in terms of taking decisions that even though this is a dictatorship the little people want to advance with whatever pressure is needed this is no time for dialogue this is time for. any negotiations with nicolas maduro. no. the strange thing about the coup and threat of invasion is that they didn't just come from the usa. supporters of the right wing opposition asked for a foreign country to invade then as. and i made the mistake of answeri

new mexico city. in southwestern mexico an annual kite festival is underway. and some people like you. take the art of kite flying very seriously. at this year's festival showing off more than a dozen of his creations. some stand out more than others like this forty meter long depiction of look in ancient religious icon. this represents the god god of the rain it's the dragon of as we like to call it it's blue and it has a few bells in the back but you can hear when it's in the air the kite festival takes place in one of mexico's most iconic and mysterious archaeological sites. there's a mysticism behind this location. a fourth generation artisan shows us some of his handmade. ceramic whistles used by ancient people to mimic the sounds of animals found in the region. everything from birds. to jaguars. other sounds are a bit more unsettling. before heading to war. with the sense to menton use them to intimidate the enemy is doing. for those less skilled at flying kites there are workshops where a couple of sticks some string and a sheet of paper is all you need

mexico city. in southwestern mexico an annual kite festival is underway. and some people like it we speak later take the art of kite flying very seriously. at this year's festival showing off more than a dozen of his creations. some stand out more than others like this forty meter long depiction of look in ancient religious i see. this represents the god god of the rain it's the dragon of as we like to call it it's blue and it has a few bells in the back but you can hear when it's in the air the kite festival takes place in one of mexico's most iconic and mysterious archaeological sites built the walk on there's a mysticism behind this location is. a fourth generation or dissin shows us some of his handmade ok enos. ceramic whistles used by ancient people to mimic the sounds of animals found in the region. everything from birds. to jaguars. other sounds are a bit more unsettling. but. before heading to war our sisters have clearly the sense to munson use them to intimidate the enemy is doing it. for those less skilled at flying kites there are workshops wh

area to inspire the kite creations al-jazeera is manuel republic reports now from teotihuacan new mexico city. in southwestern mexico an annual kite festival is underway. and some people. take the art of kite flying very seriously. at this year's festival showing off more than a dozen of his creations. some stand out more than others like this forty meter long depiction of look in ancient religious icon. this represents the god god of the rain it's the dragon of as we like to call it it's blue and it has a few bells in the back that you can hear when it's in the air the kite festival takes place in one of mexico's most iconic and mysterious archaeological sites. there's a mysticism behind this location. a fourth generation artisan shows us some of his handmade. ceramic whistles used by ancient people to mimic the sounds of animals found in the region. everything from birds. to jaguars. other sounds are a bit more unsettling. before heading. to months and use them to intimidate the enemy is doing. for those less skilled at flying kites there are workshops where a couple of sticks some string a

mexico city. in southwestern mexico an annual kite festival is underway. and some people like you. take the art of kite flying very seriously. at this year's festival showing off more than a dozen of his creations. some stand out more than others like this forty meter long depiction of look an ancient religious icon. this represents the god god of the rain it's the dragon of as we like to call it it's blue and it has a few bells in the back that you can hear when it's in the air the kite festival takes place in one of mexico's most iconic and mysterious archaeological sites walk on there's a mysticism behind this location. a fourth generation artisan shows us some of his handmade. ceramic whistles used by ancient people to mimic the sounds of animals found in the region. everything from birds. to jaguars. other sounds are a bit more unsettling. before heading to war. with the sense commence and use them to intimidate the enemy is doing. for those less skilled at flying kites there are workshops were a couple of sticks some string and a sheet of paper is all you need to get your per

president of radio free europe, and he also led the united states delegation to the united nation, mexico city conference on population control and talk about a skunk at a garden party. [laughter] and of course, he was a united states senator from new york. the conservative party candidate that beat the democrats and the republicans. do you remember that special november night in 1970, when he triumphed over fidel and can you still hear the distant echo of elation and to borrow from chris matthews, does the thrill still single? [laughter] for the truly important night that was for this movement of ours and what a truly important accomplishment is election and senate service was and remains. one more part of amazing resume, the tenant, united states navy served his country abroad the 1013 a floating shoebox as he called it stationed on the 50-yard line of okinawa and other major pacific battle's. back to me. [laughter] a few years ago, in connecticut at a party to celebrate the 90th birthday of the now late sister priscilla buckley is fierce also as he would call her, i found myself standing ne

whether mexico city houston or delhi. like is taking a closer look at the world of football but will start off with that global star who's known for another sports entirely. legend just played his final game in the n.b.a. dirk nowitzki broke the news after amassing thirty points as his dallas mavericks trounced the phoenix suns. and the bundesliga stars were quick to join in the tributes to the legendary forty year old power forward. well example what you've achieved as a sportsman and as a person is fantastic first congratulations on so many great years in the n.b.a. . he's already voted. they do they do a huge congratulations on the incredible career you've had your latest. no wicki has a long relationship with football and the bundesliga as the good book native revealed a few years ago. really if you go up in germany offered it because you automatically get involved with football or by our government but i think i have a decent right good coming out of this quite a good shot. left tackle rubbish to ponder. till he's ju

damian: now, i took a flight to mexico city to cover the earthquake.the way back, i heard this album on the flight back and it just--it made things a lot better, 'cause you're coming back depressed from seeing that. so, thank you all for doing that. all: thank you. damian: i asked you this last time, jorge, but do you sometimes sing your songs because of the topic with coraje? do you sing it with anger because you're talking about maybe the injustices that you've see? jorge: yeah, you just get the story and what's happening in the community, and sometimes when you perform a song, you really feel it. you have the sentiment, and that we try to transmit it to the people. but also, it's because it's the way we are. we just--we're not acting or anything like that. something that comes through your mind and comes--some songs that make you feel like you have to do it that way so people can relate it to you, but also believe what we saying and believe the story of what we singinabout. we always sing songs about our community, what happens with our people, so t

mexico city. in southwestern mexico an annual kite festival is underway. and some people like it we speak gaelic atlanta take the art of kite flying very seriously. at this year's festival recently ellis showing off more than a dozen of his creations. some stand out more than others like this forty meter long depiction of look in ancient aspect religious i can see. this represents the god god of the rain it's the dragon of as we like to call it it's blue and it has a few bells in the back but you can hear when it's in the air the kite festival takes place in one of mexico's most iconic and mysterious archaeological sites built the walk on there's a mysticism behind this location is. a fourth generation artists and shows us some of his handmade ok enos. ceramic whistles used by ancient people to mimic the sounds of animals found in the region. everything from birds. to jaguars. other sounds are a bit more unsettling. before heading to war our ass sisters who have the sense to ments and use them to intimidate the enemy is doing. it for those less skilled at

whether mexico city produced an old delhi. kickoff like is taking a closer look at the well the football but we'll start off with the global star who's now in for another s'posed entirely. go legend just played his final game. in the n.b.a. wicki broke the news after amassing thirty points as his dallas mavericks trounced the phoenix suns. and the bundesliga stars were quick to join in the tributes to the legendary forty year old power forward. well what you've achieved as a sportsman and as a person is fantastic first congratulations on so many great years in the n.b.a. . is already a legend over. huge congratulations on the incredible career you've had. no bits he has a long relationship with football and the bundesliga has the goods but native revealed a few years ago. really if you go up in germany. because you automatically get involved with football and by government i think i have a decent right. around this one a good shot. left for the rubbish. deal he's just a bit better at basketball six on the all time n.b.a. caree

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this plenty of violet petals lying on the streets of mexico city right now but the cleaners here don't seem bothered by the extra workload spring has a bribed and everyone's and a good mood whatever can do. everyone thinks the jacaranda trees are sort of beautiful when the wind blows the flowers from the trees people love to take far as hers. pockets of violence have been blooming across the city since mid march. jacaranda trees are not native to mexico of only been here since the nineteenth thirties a japanese gotten a name to tell to go to matsumoto brought the tree from brazil after trying and failing to cultivate the japanese cherry tree since then the violet has only added to the country's colorful landscape. but on the slope of this color is something fundamental to our culture. and this south american tree is now deeply rooted in that culture. among less than. the residents of the mexican capital stuff becomes something more than just a beautiful tree up but a little. for us they are an important symbol in these times i mean heavy debate about migration they show us immigration

athletes john carlos pictured here on the track and tommy smith practice to prepare for the 1968 mexico city olympic games. where the black power salute to protest racism made history. 5 decades later it is a track widely used by the community. where young athletes draw inspiration.>>> i think about these people around here.>> reporter: the plan to create a new practice facility. san jose state is growing and needs parking. the new plan revealed wednesday it is to pave over to the track if a uild a parking garage.>>> new track could be installed. but the greater need for san jose state and san jose state athletics is a multi-story parking structure.>> reporter: university's athletic department said south campus is evolving. with tun ersity being a commuter campus 45,000 people on any given day there is not enough parking. the new garage will accommodate 1500 cars.>>> it is a big shame to see it go.>> reporter: richard reid coaches athletes from downtown college prep. he calls it all bittersweet. >>> that moment in history is almost you feel like it will get lost. even though it happened and