Experts told Mexico’s president it’s impossible to build a refinery at the price he wants, so he orders Mexico’s struggling oil company to do it instead.
Author: ELISABETH MALKIN
‘Veggie Discs’ Could Replace Burgers Under European Food Labeling Proposal
A proposal making its way through the European Parliament would ban the use of “burger,” “steak” and “sausage” for vegetable products.
Where Does Aid to Central America Go? Police Officers, Farmers and NGOs
President Trump has called for cutting off aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, where many migrants are fleeing violence and poverty. Advocates say withdrawing aid compounds those problems.
Trump Turns U.S. Policy in Central America on Its Head
His plan to cut aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador is “shooting yourself in the foot,” said one human rights worker. Mexico has urged more funding for development.
Mexican Volcano Lights Up the Night Sky, and Social Media
Popocatépetl, the active volcano that rises some 40 miles southeast of the Mexican capital, exploded Monday night.
Facing Protests, Guatemala Postpones Vote on Amnesty for War Crimes
The proposal would have freed more than 30 former members of the security forces and paramilitaries convicted of human rights violations during the country’s long armed conflict.
Vote Could Free More Than 30 Men Accused of War Crimes in Guatemala
A bill scheduled for a vote in Congress on Wednesday would free more than 30 military officials and halt investigations into thousands of cases.
Cubans Approve a Constitution, but Opponents Speak Out
Evangelicals, artists and other groups have pushed back against official decisions in recent months, forcing the government to negotiate.
In Mexico, a Muted Response to El Chapo’s Conviction
The trial of drug kingpin Joaquín Guzmán Loera did not reveal much that Mexicans did not know, but it did remind many of their government’s failings.
Trump’s Claim That Mexico Sent Migrants to the Border Is Partly True
One Mexican state recently helped migrants reach a city on the border with Texas. Cities and other states helped in the past — for humanitarian reasons.