Border and immigration news

Mexican Ex-President Fox to Help Tucson Entrepreneurs

Jan 16, 2017 New agreement signed between Vicente Fox and Startup Tucson.

The Fearless Jazz of Dee Dee Bridgewater

Jan 13, 2017 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Two local churches make room for Central American refugees; electronic music emerges from virtual space in Tucson; and an overview of the 2017 Tucson Jewish International Film Festival.

Gov. Ducey, Eyes on Trade, Traveling to Mexico

Jan 12, 2017 Arizona governor wants to keep the trade relationship strong.

Rights Groups Want Contempt of Court for Border Patrol

Jan 12, 2017 Plaintiffs say the agency turned over corrupted video files that can not be viewed.

McCain Questions Homeland Security Nominee about Border

Jan 11, 2017 General John Kelly: "A wall alone will not work."

Mexican Protests Causing Slowdown at the Border

Jan 10, 2017 Runaway train rolls into US; protesters suspected of setting train on autopilot.

Tucson Church Shelters Central American Asylum Seekers

Jan 6, 2017 Plus, Tucson works with businesses; what local governments want from state lawmakers.

Mexico Proposes Legislation To Counter Border Wall Expansion

Jan 5, 2017 Bill would lead to review of fundamental treaties between the countries.

Tucson Church Opens Doors to Refugees Fleeing Violence

Jan 5, 2017 Church basement converted into living quarters for 50 Central American women, children.

US-Mexico Study of San Pedro River a Binational First

Jan 4, 2017 The San Pedro River Aquifer provides water to people on both sides of the border.

As Shoppers Dwindle, Korean Merchants Depart Nogales

Jan 4, 2017 There were once more than 150 Korean families; now less than 40 remain.

Year-End: Trump's 'Build a Wall' Top Border Story in Arizona

Dec 28, 2016 Immigrant rights groups mobilize after election; surge of Central Americans.

Assaults Against US Border Officers Rise Threefold

Dec 22, 2016 159 in October and November this year, compared with 51 a year ago.

Tucson 'Immigrant Friendly,' But Not 'Sanctuary,' Mayor Says

Dec 21, 2016 City Council votes 7-0 to reaffirm city's status, offers forum for where people can get help.

Storm Drain Under Port of Entry in Nogales Needs $10 Million Fix

Dec 19, 2016 City officials fear the 650-foot tunnel could collapse in the next few years.

Celebrating Lalo Guerrero

Dec 15, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Love Letters to the Pima County Public Library; The Art of Paying Attention to Great Horned Owls; Looking back on Hollywood's Golden Age "Star System".

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