Border Business: An In-Depth Look At Mexico's Maquiladora Industry

In the face of a global economic slump that sent the U.S. into a deep recession, Mexico's maquilladora (manufacturing) industry has weathered the downturn and is expanding. In the latest multimedia series, Fronteras: The Changing America Desk analyzes why the manufacturing sector near the border is thriving - despite Mexico's violent drug war. We also look at what the future holds for this industry that produces a myriad of products, from the cars we drive, to the televisions we view, to the medical devices we rely on.

Latino Grocery Chain Profits With Changing Demographics

As the Latino population grows, one family-owned, Southern California business is booming thanks to Latinos' love for home-cooked food and food from the home country.

The 2012 Stories From The Border

The Latino vote, The Best Quesadilla of 2012, border drones, Nafta and piggy banks, Fronteras Desk looks back at some of their favorite stories of the year.

Peña Nieto Hears Needs, Concerns From Tijuana Business Leaders

Less than two weeks after his inauguration, Mexico’s new president Enrique Peña Nieto met with business leaders in Tijuana on Wednesday. He got a long list of requests.

Unfinished Narco-Tunnel Discovered In Tecate

On Thursday in Tecate, Mexico, a partially constructed-drug tunnel was discovered by the Mexican army.

In Wake Of NAFTA, States Eye Global Supply Chain With Envy

Some states, lagging behind in the export business, see golden opportunity in Mexico's ports.

Bolstering Cross-Border Economic Ties Focus Of Conference

High-ranking policy makers and business leaders from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are meeting outside of Phoenix to discuss next steps for the binational relationship. Trade between the two countries is at record levels, but those at the conference say the relationship hasn't reached it's full potential.

U.S. Officials Hail Sentencing Of Tijuana Cartel Leader, But Drug War Far From Over

Benjamin Arellano-Felix, the former leader of a major Mexican drug trafficking organization, was sentenced in San Diego on Monday to 25 years in prison. Some observers are surprised by the light sentence and question whether such prosecutions have done much to stem the bloodshed in Mexico, and the flow of drugs to the U.S.

Protected Sportfish Face Commerical Pressure In Mexico

Decline In Commercial Species Drives Industry To Abudant Sportsfish

A man who owns a sportfishing business in Mexico says Dorado and other species are being caught and imported into the U.S. illegally.

Teamster Chief, Congressmen Blast Mexico Truck Access To U.S.

Jimmy Hoffa Jr. was joined by Congressmen Bob Filner and Duncan Hunter, showing bipartisan distress with new trucking access.

Border Business: Maquiladora Workers Organize For Better Treatment

In the final part of our ongoing series, we turn to the maguiladora workers. Many have enjoyed a higher standard of living thanks to the factory jobs. But a maquila advocacy group claims many have been subjected to years of exploitation.

Border Business: Some Maquiladoras Thrive In Global Economic Downturn

Though competition from Asia lingers and their success will always go up and down according to the ebb and flow of the U.S. economy, maquiladoras are holding steady. As part of a continuing series, some predict they will continue to grow next year.

Border Business: How Mexico's Maquiladoras Benefit The U.S. Economy

An industrial hub is rising out of the desert in southern New Mexico that promises to boost the state's business relationship with neighboring Mexico.

Border Business: Aerospace As A Binational Industry

The amount of aerospace companies with operations in Baja California has grown dramatically in recent years. In the next installment of our ongoing series, some experts argue this can lead to a cross-border aerospace industry that could benefit the U.S. economy.

Border Business: Mexico's Maquiladoras Strong In Tough Economy

In 1965, U.S. companies helped start Mexico's manufacturing boom that later paved the way for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In the first of a multimedia series, we look at the industry that is now responsible for about half of all Mexican exports.

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