Mexico Raises Minimum Wage in Border Communities
Many companies already pay above the new rate to stay competitive.
With Arizona's Help, Sonoran Officials Install Dozens of Game Cameras
Many species' territories span the border, and game cams in both countries help agencies understand those animals.
Mexico Closes 5 Immigrant Detention Centers
A statement from the federal immigration agency cited a lack of "minimum working conditions" at the facilities.
Guidelines Ask Agents to Target Spanish Speakers at Border
The guidance applies to a program requiring asylum seekers wait in Mexico.
Police: Drugs Smuggled From Mexico to Canada in Ford Cars
The cars were being sent by rail in cars made in Hermosillo, Sonora, Ontario police said.
Sephardic Jews and Their Language Inspire Mexican Writer
Myriam Moscona focuses on her heritage and the language of her elders: Ladino, also called Judeo-Spanish.
Nogales, Sonora, Opens New Shelter For Migrants
With wait times getting longer and temperatures dropping, the city opened a new shelter and started taking in families this week.
#Black - Exploring Identity with Photography
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A "Go Fund Me" campaign for the border wall; An author's journey in search of her Sephardic Jewish heritage; and the world debut of the play "The Hall of Final Ruin."
Super Bowl a Touchdown for Mexican Avocados
For many Americans, the big game isn't complete without guacamole, and Mexican exporters know it.
Deadly Blue 'Mexican Oxy' Pills Take Toll on US Southwest
The pills are part of a flood of illicit fentanyl smuggled into the U.S. by the Sinaloa cartel.
US Investigation Into Mexican Tomatoes Could Hurt Imports, Industry Rep Says
A Commerce Department decision means an investigation into tomato dumping will resume in May.
In Sonora, Hunting Means Big Business and Conservation
State officials are estimating up to $30 million in economic impact this season.
Mexican University Collaboration With UA Gets New Leadership
Elena Centeno, a geology researcher from UNAM in Mexico City, is returning to the UA to head the Tucson office of the Mexican university.
Former Governor of Sonora Released From Jail
Guillermo Padrés had been held in Mexico City since 2016 over charges of money laundering and organized crime.
Major Car Race Might Leave Mexico City
The mayor announced the city would stop paying the $21M fee for the Formula One Mexican Grand Prix as part of a political platform of austerity.
