Though it has protested the Trump administration’s decision to force some asylum seekers back across the border, Mexico has agreed to allow certain migrants to stay and work as their cases unfold.
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Mexico Protests U.S. Decision to Return Asylum Seekers
The Mexican government said that it disagreed with “this unilateral measure” but that it would take in people who are applying for asylum in the United States.
Mexico Moves to Encourage Caravan Migrants to Stay and Work
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has streamlined the process to give humanitarian visas to migrants from Central America, drawing more toward the border with the United States.
Echoes of the Past in Venezuela Crisis, but Heard More Lightly
The United States’ recognition of Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president seemed to follow a pattern familiar to Latin America.
Mexico Pipeline Explosion Tests New President
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s response to a blast that killed dozens, many stealing fuel, has exposed a central tension between two of his policy vows: fighting crime and lifting the poor.
Death Toll in Mexico Blast Rises to 79; Leader Vows to Intensify Crackdown on Fuel Theft
The pipeline north of Mexico City exploded after thieves ruptured the line, causing an explosion that killed at least 79 people and injured 81 others.
Fiery Blast in Mexico Kills Dozens
The explosion was caused by thieves who punctured a gas pipeline north of Mexico City. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador vowed to crack down on fuel theft, a longstanding problem in the country.
Pipeline Erupts in Fiery Explosion in Mexico, Killing Many
The explosion came amid an epidemic of fuel thefts across the country. Initial reports said dozens were killed or injured.
Long Lines and Guarded Fuel: Mexico’s Gas Crisis, Explained
A government crackdown on fuel theft has left Mexico in crisis. So how did it get here?
Migrants in Tijuana Know Trump Doesn’t Want Them. They Aren’t Giving Up.
After traveling for weeks, often on foot, Central Americans are settling in and waiting for the right moment to reach their ultimate goal: the United States.