Mar 16 Rifle found at El Chapo hideout tied to Fast and Furious scandal By Eric Tucker and Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- One of the guns that Mexican officials say was found at the hideout of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera is associated with Fast and Furious, a failed "gun-walking" operation, according to the Justice Department. Continue reading
Mar 14 How poetry helped Marcelo Hernandez Castillo speak out on immigration By Corinne Segal At a young age, language was Marcelo Hernandez Castillo's best defense. Growing up undocumented, Castillo said that fluency in English -- and, later, poetry -- were the tools with which he could protect against deportation. Writing was "a way… Continue reading
Mar 07 Poet's haunting work recalls the 'trauma' of assimilation By Corinne Segal Vanessa Angelica Villarreal writes about growing up in Texas, cultural assimilation and the myths of her Mexican family's history. Continue reading
Mar 07 Mexican president: Trump comments hurt U.S.-Mexico relations By Associated Press MEXICO CITY -- Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says he thinks comments by Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump hurt U.S.-Mexico relations. Continue reading
Feb 26 This travel site finds you an authentic home-cooked meal abroad By Margaret Myers Wouldn’t it be cool to travel the world like a TV chef like Anthony Bourdain? Now, thanks to the sharing economy, and sites like Traveling Spoon, you, too, can travel like an irreverent chef. Continue reading
Feb 26 Recipe: A chef's take on Mexico's most patriotic dish By Margaret Myers According to chef Salvador Fernández, every Mexican dish comes with a story. The story behind this Mexican favorite is one of pride and patriotism. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 5:05 Police step up effort to evict homeless from Tijuana canals By PBS News Hour About 1,000 homeless people live in Tijuana, many of them migrants hoping to make their way into to the U.S. Hundreds dwell in makeshift tents or storm drains in the branching tunnels of the Tijuana River canal, despite the local… Continue watching
Feb 19 World news quiz: Missiles, war games and a Mexico trip By Larisa Epatko Missiles and war games once again made the news, and a high-profile figure visited Mexico this week. Take our 5-minute quiz about these international events and more. Continue reading
Feb 18 Pope says Trump is 'not Christian' for wanting to build a wall on U.S.-Mexico border By Nicole Winfield and Julie Pace, Associated Press Asked about Donald Trump's views on immigration, Pope Francis says anyone who wants to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border isn't Christian. Continue reading
Feb 13 In visit to Mexico, Pope Francis urges end to corruption, violence By Michael D. Regan In his first visit to the predominantly Catholic country, Pope Francis urged Mexico to end a system of corruption and violence. Continue reading