Apr 04 Mexico gives caravan migrants transit visas as group begins to disperse By Christopher Sherman, Associated Press The Mexican government said in a statement late Tuesday that its immigration policy "is not subject to pressure," but noted the caravan "began to disperse by decision of the participants." It said 465 migrants had asked for transit visas and… Continue reading
Apr 04 Trump says ‘strong action’ coming today on immigration By Jill Colvin and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press President Donald Trump pledged "strong action today" on immigration, a day after he said he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his "big, beautiful wall" is erected. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 4:37 Analyzing Trump’s statements on Mexico, Amazon and Putin By PBS News Hour The U.S. military may soon be guarding the nation's border with Mexico. That's according to President Trump, who also warned he could tear up the North American Free Trade Agreement if the Mexican government doesn't cooperate. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy… Continue watching
Apr 03 WATCH: Trump says he wants military to secure border with Mexico By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The Department of Homeland Security, Pentagon and White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on how such a plan might work. Continue reading
Apr 03 Migrant caravan halts in Mexico before last scheduled stop in journey toward U.S. By Christopher Sherman, Associated Press The caravan that once numbered 1,150 or more people halted days ago in the town of Matias Romero in the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca. Most are unlikely to move again until Wednesday or Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 03 Trump administration seeks to close immigration ‘loopholes’ By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump administration officials said they’re crafting a new legislative package aimed at closing immigration “loopholes” after the president called on Republican lawmakers to immediately pass a border bill using the “Nuclear Option if necessary” to muscle it through. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 5:56 What the end of NAFTA would mean for farmers and ranchers By PBS News Hour President Trump's efforts to change the terms of NAFTA have divided farmers and ranchers, who depend, in different ways, on global trade. Special correspondent Grant Gerlock of NET traveled around the state to hear their perspective on the ways the… Continue watching
Mar 12 Ahead of Trump’s wall tour, there’s little change on the U.S.-Mexico border By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press So far, Trump hasn't gotten Mexico or Congress to pay for a new wall. Continue reading
Mar 05 Trump links tariff relief for Canada, Mexico if ‘new and fair’ NAFTA deal is signed By Zeke Miller and Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Monday that North American neighbors Canada and Mexico will get no relief from his new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports unless a "new and fair" free trade agreement is signed. Continue reading
Feb 16 Magnitude-7.2 earthquake slams south and central Mexico By Associated Press The epicenter is a rural area of western Oaxaca state near the Pacific coast and the border with Guerrero state. Continue reading