Under U.S. Pressure, Mexico Attempts To Curb Migration Through Its Borders
Pressured by the Trump administration, the Mexican government is moving to curb migration through its territory into the United States.
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Ai Weiwei Takes On 43 Missing Mexicans In 'Vivos' Documentary
Ai Weiwei's new documentary, Vivos, tells the story of the 43 students who were attacked in Mexico in 2014 and never seen again. He speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Mexico's President Will Raffle Off His Presidential Plane
Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador has been trying to unload his presidential plane, preferring to make a show of flying commercial. With no takers, he'll now raffle it off.
Migrants In Mexico Face Crackdown, But Officials Say They're Being 'Rescued'
Much of Mexico's official language regarding migration remains euphemistic, critics say, even as migration policies have grown harsher. More than 2,000 Central Americans have been deported this month.
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Caribbean, But No Reports Of Injuries Or Damage
The 7.7-magnitude temblor struck off the coasts of Jamaica, Cuba and the Cayman Islands. Social media was flooded with posts of photos and video from people documenting the event.
Mexico's March For Peace Honors Victims Of Violence
Hundreds of crime victims took to the streets in Mexico Sunday demanding the government find their missing relatives and stop the violence. Last year was the most murderous in Mexico's recent history.
Activists Decry Femicides After Another Woman Is Killed In Juárez, Mexico
Activists chanted "Not one more" as they marched in Juárez Saturday. The killing of artist and activist Isabel Cabanillas ignited anger in a city with a gruesome history of violence against women.
A Feminist Is Murdered In Mexico, And Protesters Demand Answers
Mexicans gathered in Ciudad Juárez this weekend to seek justice for the murder of artist and activist Isabel Cabanillas. Women nationwide are demanding changes to a culture of impunity.
Journalist Glenn Greenwald On Cybercrime Accusations In Brazil
Brazil's right-wing government filed charges against Greenwald last week, saying he helped hack officials' cell phones. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with the journalist, who is based in Brazil.
Well-Know Mexican Advocate For The Monarch Butterfly Has Disappeared
The manager of a monarch butterfly sanctuary in Mexico is missing, and authorities suspect foul play. There is concern that his conservation efforts got in the way of criminal gangs.