The López Obrador administration’s migrant-friendly policies appear to have encouraged more migrants to move north. Border cities are straining to shelter them.
Tag: Mexico
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.
How a Young Activist Set Off a #MeToo Avalanche in Mexico
Tweets over the weekend inspired more than 100 women to come forward. But in a place where violence and impunity are common, many accusers remain anonymous.
Mexican Call for Conquest Apology Ruffles Feathers in Spain. And Mexico.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Spain and the Catholic Church should ask for forgiveness for the brutal campaign against indigenous peoples 500 years ago.
The Saturday Profile: 5 Popes, 150 Papal Trips and One Stern Lecture for Bishops
The Mexican journalist Valentina Alazraki made news herself recently when she warned Roman Catholic leaders to address clerical sexual abuse — or suffer the consequences.
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.
100 Days In, Mexico’s President Revels in High Ratings and Waves Off Recession Fear
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador insists a transformation is underway. A majority of Mexicans embrace his vision — but the economy worries others.
Trump’s Surprising New Ally in Mexico? The Government
Mexican officials say this prevents a fight with Trump and costs little, politically, at home. But it defies López Obrador’s promises to defend migrants.
Mexico Approves 60,000-Strong Security Force. Critics Call It More of the Same.
Congress gave the go-ahead for the creation of a new National Guard to be overseen by civilian authorities. The move now awaits state approvals.
El Chapo Is Behind Bars, but Drugs Still Flow From Mexico
Even without its former leader, the Sinaloa cartel is a major threat and maintains among its competitors “the most expansive footprint in the United States.”