Mexico City Falls Short Of Its Migrant Friendly Hype
Like many U.S. cities, Mexico City hopes to be a sanctuary for immigrants in the country without authorization. Critics say officials are falling short of that promise.
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Brazilian Soccer Star, Convicted In Ex-Girlfriend's Murder, Returns To The Sport
The team that signed Bruno Fernandes de Souza says he "deserves a new opportunity." Souza, sentenced to 22 years in prison for ordering the 2010 murder, was recently released on a technicality.
Mass Secret Grave In Eastern Mexico Could Be Country's Largest, Official Says
The state prosecutor in Veracruz says that "for years organized crime has disappeared and assassinated people with the complicity of the authorities."
On Both Sides Of The Mexican Border, Fear Grows For U.S.-Bound Migrants
Officials say Trump's tough stance has led to fewer apprehensions at the border. But amid heightened threats of family separation and terrorization, some think the journey is still worth the risks.
Mexican Leftist Politician Rising In Polls With Anti-American Rhetoric
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is running for a third time for president of Mexico. But this time the leftist populist is ahead in polls, thanks to a rise in anti-American, anti-Trump sentiment.
Deportees From The North, Migrants From The South Overwhelm Mexican Border City
Donald Trump pinatas and deportees from the U.S. are some of the people and things you'll find in the Mexican border city of Reynosa.
Dozens Of Girls Killed After Fire In A Locked Room In Guatemala Youth Shelter
The facility near Guatemala City is meant to house only 500 youths — but authorities said at least 800 were living there at the time of the fire.
'Radio Ambulante': An Immigrant's Hollywood Story Takes A Turn
Rachel Martin talks to Daniel Alarcon, host of NPR's podcast Radio Ambulante, about a young man from Mexico who crossed illegally into the U.S. hoping to make it big in Hollywood.
In An International First, Surfer Conquers The Atlantic Alone On A Paddleboard
Chris Bertish set out from Morocco to become the first to make the crossing alone on a stand-up paddleboard. On Thursday, after 93 days, he paddled into the West Indies, with a whole ocean behind him.
Why Mixed-Race Americans Will Not Save The Country
Realizing that a mixed-race society can also uphold racism is crucial to a nuanced understanding of the challenge of recognizing and overcoming racism and bias.