Mexico uncertain as bicentenary nears

  • 14 years ago
Mexico is preparing to fete its bicentenary on Wednesday with a series of spectacular events including a multi-million-dollar ceremony designed by the producers of past Olympic extravaganzas. But some local naysayers argue there is little to celebrate, with the country in the midst of a bloody drug war, and saddled with chronic poverty and unemployment. The bicentenary polemic has reached the realm of art, with new films and theatre shows reflecting on how Mexico should mark its 200th birthday. Duration: 02:40

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