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Tucson's mayor and Mexican officials unveil new sculpture at Sunset Park in front of City Hall

Tucson Mayor Receives Highest Award from Mexican Govt

May 8, 2014 Institute for Mexicans Abroad says Rothschild has contributed to the Mexican community in the city, strengthened relationships between the two countries.

AZ Week: 'El Chapo Will Never Be Extradited to US'

May 2, 2014 After an extensive manhunt one of most wanted drug lords Joaquin 'Chapo' Guzman was captured in Feb.; many argue Mexico will never hand him over to US trial system.

Image from the trailer of "Who is Dayani Cristal?"

Doc Pieces Together Story of Migrant Found Dead in AZ Desert

May 1, 2014 “Who is Dayani Cristal?” puts Pima County on international map as it premiers across the world.

Border Clinic Providing Free Care for More Than 40 Years

Apr 22, 2014 Impoverished children from Mexico with a variety of disabilities travel to St. Andrew's Children's Clinic once a month for medical attention.

A view of Nogales, Ariz. and Nogales, Mexico.

Murders in Mexico Appear to Drop By 15% Last Year, Analysis Says

Apr 17, 2014 Authorities would like to take credit but report's author says that is 'debatable;' certain cartels have established monopolies so no need to fight anyone, he argues.

S. AZ Ports of Entry Getting 170 Additional CBP Officers

Apr 3, 2014 About a month ago, U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, seven of his bipartisan congressional delegation colleagues requested more agents to staff Arizona's ports along border with Mexico.

A catholic procession takes place right along the U.S. Mexico Border.

Catholic Leaders Celebrate Mass Along Border, Pray for Reform

Apr 2, 2014 Several hundred people attended ceremony Tues. and a few dozen people peered through the border fence from Mexico.

A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle on the American side of the border fence in Nogales, Ariz.

AZ Week: Once Ground Zero, Border Sees Improvements

Mar 28, 2014 Number of apprehensions, drug seizures getting better with more agents, infrastructure in area, BP agents say.

Genaro Mendez's sons help him plant coffee seedlings in Chiapas that could end up sold in Tucson

From Chiapas, Mexico: More Than Just Coffee

Mar 27, 2014 Co-op selling coffee in Tucson helps Mexican families stay together and avoid dangerous illegal immigration.

The Colorado River dies a slow death in Mexico. The river's delta, formerly lush, is now the mostly barren desert seen here. The river no longer reaches the Sea of Cortez.

Morelos Dam Water Begins Flowing Into CO River Delta

Mar 24, 2014 Floodgates were opened Sunday, part of a pilot project to release water from the Colorado River into its parched delta in Baja California, Mexico.

Yuma is often called the winter vegetable capital of the world.

AZ Week: Yuma Unemployment Rate High, Some Say Not Accurate

Mar 21, 2014 Economic, labor, tourism experts in area argue city's opportunities are growing despite 'unflattering' stats that may stem from having various seasonal work industries.

Court Reviews Law Denying Bail to Undocumented Immigrants

Mar 18, 2014 A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday over constitutionality of Proposition 100 which was voter approved to amend state Constitution.