Mexico
Million Dollar Makeover? Behind Baja's New Image
A new image of Baja California has emerged: The state has evolved from being best known for dismembered bodies to being hailed as a culinary epicenter with a vibrant art and music scene.
- By Erin Siegal McIntyre
- May 22, 2013
Tijuana Beauty Pageant Offers Prisoners Hope
A beauty pageant held at Tijuana's La Mesa penitentiary offered participants an opportunity to rebuild self-esteem lost in prison.
Two Border Villages Reunite For One Day
For one glorious moment, real world geopolitics was forgotten. Paso Lajitas, Mexico and Lajitas, Texas were again united — not cut off from one another as they’ve been in a post-Sept. 11 world.
- By Lorne Matalon
- May 20, 2013
Visiting Where Others Cannot
Meeting members of one family who live on both sides of the border, when their own relatives can't visit.
Mexico Now A Latin American Leader In Tech Services
In the last decade Mexico’s tech industry has flourished, growing three times faster than the global average. Most of that growth is fueled by demand from the United States. But without certain reforms Mexico’s progress can only go so far.
- By Mónica Ortiz Uribe
- May 15, 2013
Boquillas Border Crossing Could Be Boon For Texas Town
A long-awaited border crossing has re-opened at Big Bend National Park. Across the Rio Grande, the tiny village of Boquillas is hoping for an influx of American tourists.
- By Lorne Matalon
- May 8, 2013
After Outcry, Disney Withdraws Effort To Trademark 'Dia De Los Muertos'
The Walt Disney Company told Fronteras Desk it will withdraw trademark applications related to the Day of the Dead holiday after an avalanche of social media backlash.
- By Mónica Ortiz Uribe
- May 7, 2013
Disney Wants To Trademark 'Dia De Los Muertos'
On May 1, Disney filed trademark applications to secure ‘Dia de los Muertos’ across multiple platforms for an upcoming Pixar film.
- By Mónica Ortiz Uribe, John Rosman
- May 7, 2013
Mexicans Want Obama, Peña Nieto To Focus On Security
President Barack Obama travels south Thursday to meet with Mexico's president, Enrique Peña Nieto. Under this new administration, Mexico wants to shift focus away from fighting drug traffickers to strengthening the economy.
- By Mónica Ortiz Uribe
- May 2, 2013
Major Border Bust Made Before Obama Visits Mexico
The father-in-law of "El Chapo" is one of the highest profile crime figures arrested since Peña Nieto took office.
- By Michel Marizco
- April 30, 2013
Texas Wants Water On The Table At Presidential Meeting
When President Barack Obama travels to Mexico on Thursday to meet with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto there will be a laundry list of issues to tackle. Texas is asking the leaders to not forget water.
- By David Martin Davies
- April 30, 2013
Asking Mexico To Look Beyond Arizona's Headlines
Earlier this month, Phoenix leaders fielded questions about SB 1070 while on a trade mission in Mexico City. How did they talk about Arizona's immigration bill abroad?
Border Importer In Salmonella Outbreak Has Past Violations
Testing is underway for further evidence of salmonella in cucumbers imported to Arizona from a Sinaloa company.
- By Michel Marizco
- April 29, 2013
Tijuana Homicides Increase, Despite Cartels' Alleged Calls For Quiet
To the dismay of the Sinaloa cartel, homicides in Tijuana are spiking.
In Mexico, Talk Of Immigration Reform Raises Hopes For Visits Home
For many Mexicans, an anticipated part of a potential immigration reform is the chance to reunite with family members living in the U.S. without papers who they haven’t seen for years.
- By Jude Joffe-Block
- April 26, 2013
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