Amexica Volume 1 Por Mario C. López
July 11, 2021 New York City I am spending a few days in New York City and I can’t help but think that this is the current capital of western civilization. The story of NYC in the 20th Century is a true testament to failure and success. New York City was in a deep crisis back in the mid-1970s with an unpayable municipal debt, crime, and decaying municipal services that almost pushed the City to bankruptcy. The City eventually came back on its feet and the past two decades has taken advantage of its mix of different cultures, creeds, backgrounds, races, and religions to show the world how they can live and even thrive together. Manhattan’s exiguous 22 square miles have become a mecca for the world’s people, and I believe its success is driven by three defining aspects: migration, diversity, and creativity.
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