May 26 Watch 8:36 Migrants endure appalling conditions at border while waiting for chance to seek asylum By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz, Lena I. Jackson, Karina Cuevas, Layla Quran Earlier this month, a pandemic-era rule that allowed for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border, known as Title 42, officially ended. It created ripple effects on both sides of the border, though not necessarily what many expected. Authorities… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 5:24 Inside the border encampments where migrants await their chance to enter U.S. By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan It's been a few weeks since the end of a controversial pandemic-era immigration policy restricting asylum and swiftly turning away migrants at the southern border. While the number of border crossings has dropped since the policy was lifted, it has… Continue watching
May 22 Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano continues to spew ash and gas By Associated Press The nearly 18,000-foot (more than 5,400-meter) mountain is just 45 miles (about 70 kilometers) southeast of Mexico City and known affectionately as "El Popo."… Continue reading
May 05 Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican American culture, not independence By Anita Snow, Associated Press In the United States, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 6:39 How border communities are preparing for increase in migrants as Title 42 ends By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens The Biden administration is rushing to prepare for an increase in migrants at the southern border as the pandemic-era deportation policy Title 42 is set to end in a matter of days. An additional 1,500 troops are being sent to… Continue watching
May 03 U.S. and Mexico officials agree on tighter immigration policies at border By Colleen Long, Associated Press A U.S. homeland security adviser spent Tuesday meeting with Mexico’s president and other top officials, emerging with a five-point plan. Continue reading
Apr 23 3,000 migrants begin protest walk through Mexico after detention center fire By Edgar H. Clemente, Associated Press Around 3,000 migrants set out Sunday on what they call a mass protest procession through southern Mexico to demand the end of detention centers like the one that caught fire last month, killing 40 migrants. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 8:28 Diabetes a major factor behind declining life expectancy in rural areas By Dr. Alok Patel and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center Over the past two decades, life expectancy in rural areas has declined. One major reason is the prevalence of diabetes. With support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, special correspondent Dr. Alok Patel… Continue watching
Apr 12 Mexican immigration agency chief to be charged in fire that killed 40 migrants By Fabiola Sanchez, Sonia Pérez D., María Verza, Associated Press Mexico's top immigration official will face criminal charges in a fire that killed 40 migrants last month. Continue reading
Mar 30 Mexico investigates 8 employees for misconduct over deadly fire at migrant facility By Fabiola Sanchez, Morgan Lee, Associated Press Mexican authorities say eight employees or officials are being investigated for possible misconduct at a migrant detention center where a fire killed 39 detained men. Continue reading