Apr 04 Watch 11:20 What asylum-seekers face at the U.S. border after a grueling journey through Mexico By Amna Nawaz, Christine Romo, Sam Weber Wednesday, we reported from Mexico on the global migration making its way through that country to the U.S. border. With producers Christine Romo and Sam Weber, Amna Nawaz continues that journey and speaks with migrants, ranchers, Border Patrol officials and… Continue watching
Mar 27 Firefighters battle drought and high winds as wildfires rage across Mexico By Felix Marquez, Associated Press The National Forestry Commission reported 58 active fires in 15 states, including in protected nature reserves in Morelos, Veracruz and Mexico states. Continue reading
Mar 20 Texas plan to arrest migrants is back on hold after briefly taking effect By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press Before a divided U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday let the state law take effect while a legal challenge plays out, some sheriffs were ready to relish an unprecedented state expansion into border enforcement, while others were reluctant. Continue reading
Mar 01 Mexico almost certain to elect its first woman president as campaigning begins By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Campaigning formally starts on Friday for the biggest election in Mexico's history. Voters will choose the country's president, along with the 628 seats in Congress. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 2:53 Texas music teacher uses mariachi to help students connect with Mexican culture By Leah Clapman, Victor Fernandez, Mercedes Ezeji The rhythm of mariachi music is known worldwide and becoming even more so. Music teacher Susana Diaz-Lopez shares her insights on its growth and impact in the Austin area. From cultural connections to musical exploration, her students find their place… Continue watching
Feb 23 WATCH: White House holds briefing after Mexico’s president disclosed a NYT reporter’s phone number By Associated Press Asked about the issue Friday at a White House press briefing, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said “obviously, that’s not something we support."… Continue reading
Feb 18 Thousands protest Mexican President López Obrador’s government in ‘march for democracy’ By Amaranta Marentes, Associated Press Thousands of demonstrators cloaked in pink marched through cities in Mexico and abroad on Sunday in what they called a “march for democracy” targeting the country's ruling party in advance of the country's June 2 elections. Continue reading
Feb 07 Mexico overtakes China as the leading source of goods imported to U.S. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The shift reflects the growing tensions between Washington and Beijing as well as U.S. efforts to import from countries that are friendlier and closer to home. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 7:44 Mexico’s foreign secretary discusses what her country is doing to ease border crisis By Amna Nawaz, Teresa Cebrián Aranda Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington to discuss the situation at the border. Since the holidays, there has been a drop in migrant encounters, which the Biden administration credits to aggressive enforcement… Continue watching
Jan 22 Mexico demands investigation into U.S. military-grade weapons being used by drug cartels By Associated Press Mexico's army is finding weapons like belt-fed machine guns, rocket launchers and grenades that are not sold for civilian use in the United States. Continue reading