TIJUANA, MEXICO – In 2011, some 1500 children in southern California were removed from detained or deported parents, and placed in state care. That’s according to an investigation by the Applied Research Center, a think-tank specializing in race issues. They projected that between 2012 and 2014, 15,000 more kids could face a similar fate.
Mexican Journalists Under Continuous Threat for Coverage of Cartel Wars
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
NOGALES, SONORA MEXICO – As Mexico’s drug cartels fight for dominance, reporters have fallen victim to physical threats, even murder. In the last six years, at least 67 Mexican journalists were killed, making them among the most targeted reporters in the world. Under the new president, the attacks appear to have increased, leading to news blackouts along the border.
Remember the Alamo? Remember the water you owe!
March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
AUSTIN – A Texas lawmaker is demanding that Mexico pay back the millions of dollars owned to the state in water.
Media Outlets Targets of Shootings in Juarez
March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
CIUDAD JUAREZ – The offices of a newspaper and a TV station in Ciudad Juarez were hit in a drive-by shooting early Wednesday morning. No one was injured.
Mexico May Privatize Oil
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
TUCSON – Mexico may be reforming its closely guarded oil industry laws by allowing more private investment. That is welcome news to US businesses.
Arrested Mexican Union Boss’s San Diego Ties
February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN DIEGO – The head of Mexico’s most powerful teacher’s union was arrested near Mexico City Tuesday, accused of embezzling millions in union funds to pay for, among other things, a home in San Diego.
San Antonio Mayor Talks with Mexican President
February 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – Looking to increase cross-border trade ties, San Antonio Mayor Juan Castro met with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto Thursday. Castro also was able to update the president on U.S. immigration reform.
Annual Report on Mexican Murders Released
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SAN DIEGO – The University of San Diego’s Trans-Border Institute has released its annual report on drug violence in Mexico. The report shows the number of murders in Mexico appears to be on the decline.
Mexican President Reveals New Security Strategy
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
TUCSON – Mexico’s new president outlined a security strategy Monday that increases the role of the country’s espionage and intelligence agencies.
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