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.
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.
Mexico Dispatch: Amid Border Strife, Mexico Beach Town Asks: Where Have All the Tourists Gone?
Rosarito, Mexico, is usually bustling with throngs of young Americans. But on a recent visit, the town south of Tijuana was desolate, with locals blaming turmoil at the border — and a migrant caravan.
A $100 Million Bribe to the President? Mexicans Shrug
The allegation in an American court that Mexico’s former president was paid a huge bribe caused a stir in the United States. Mexicans met the testimony with more skepticism.
A New Migrant Caravan Forms, and Old Battle Lines Harden
President Trump, locked in a battle over a border wall, is trying to turn the migrants gathering in Honduras to his advantage. In Mexico, the new government vowed to treat the migrants humanely.