Franc Contreras
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Mexico: The Cradle of Corn
From pre-Colombian times to the present, the development of Mexico has been linked intimately with the cultivation and consumption of corn. → Read More
Poverty, drought drive Guatemalans north to US
Poverty and drought drive Guatemalans to seek new lives in the United States. → Read More
School 'on wheels' provide education for migrant children in Mexico
In the border town of Tijuana, Mexico, a unique program created for the most vulnerable: children. Kids on the move often feel displaced and lonely. Now a special school on wheels is trying to change that. → Read More
Mexico tackles migrant crisis with jobs and troops
Mexico unveiled a development program, and also began moving National Guard troops to its southern border, in hopes of stemming the flow of Central American migrants, as part of a new agreement with the U.S. → Read More
Presidential candidates head to run-off in Guatemala
Guatemala's top two presidential candidates head to an August 11th runoff after no one won a majority in Sunday's elections. → Read More
Guatemala prepares to elect a new president & congress
Guatemala prepares to vote for a new president and congress in an election tainted by allegations of misconduct. → Read More
Mexico's president celebrates avoiding US trade war
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador praised his government's negotiating efforts at a rally on Saturday. He said his country has avoided a full-on economic crisis by convincing the Trump administration not to impose tariffs on Mexican products. → Read More
Import-export traffic jam despite last-minute US-Mexico trade deal on migration
Celebrations are underway in Mexico over that immigration deal with the U.S. → Read More
Avocado prices could soar if Trump's Mexico tariffs take effect
Mexico's agricultural producers are closely watching trade talks taking place in Washington D.C. over U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on all Mexican products entering the United States. If the tariffs do go into effect, prices could soar for one of Mexico's most important agricultural exports. → Read More
Violence, corruption among problems facing El Salvador's incoming president
Gangs, violence, corruption and a stagnant economy are the problems Nayib Bukele will face when he takes office as El Salvador's next president June 1. → Read More
Mexico detains 371 Central American migrants travelling to the US
Mexico just carried out its single biggest raid on Central American migrants. → Read More
Illegal fishing threatens survival of world's rarest sea mammal
Activists pull poacher's nets from the waters off the coast of Mexico in a desperate bid to save a nearly extinct sea mammal. → Read More
$2B mega drainage project to save Mexico City from floods during rainy season
Near Mexico City, construction crews are working around clock, underground, excavating and lining a 62-kilometer long tunnel that will play a key role in Mexico City's much needed drainage system. → Read More
Mexico closes infamous island prison
Mexico has closed down a prison on an island some 100 kilometers off its Pacific Coast. More than 500 inmates living there were either transferred to other prisons or set free. → Read More
Three Oscar wins for “Roma” resonates across Latin America
Oscar wins for "Roma" add to a night of big firsts and increasing diversity. Success comes as fans in Mexico City and rest of the Americas are touched by film's story. → Read More
Decisive win for Nayib Bukele in El Salvador’s presidential vote
Anti-corruption outsider wins big in election for El Salvador's presidency. Avoided a run-off with 54% of vote and vows to reduce corruption, crime, and poverty. → Read More
Technology in Mexico is helping save lives during an earthquake
In September 2017, a devastating 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit the isthmus of Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca. It killed scores of people in the town of Juchitán and destroyed a number of buildings. → Read More
After deadly gasoline pipeline explosion, Mexico’s search for human remains continues
The death toll from a massive gasoline pipeline explosion in Mexico rose to 7. Dozens injured, many with serious burns. And scores more remain missing. The tragedy took place amid a Mexican government crackdown on fuel theft - one the country's new president is vowing to continue. → Read More
Violence from gangs, drug traffickers powers waves of Honduran migrants
It said more than 2,000 enter from Central America every day. Many said they're fleeing violence in their home countries. → Read More
Mexico's new President transforms presidential mansion into museum
Mexico's new president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, wasted no time in making good on his promises to cut what he calls unnecessary luxuries by transforming the official presidential residence and compound -- known las Los Pinos -- into a public cultural space on his first day in office. → Read More