James Fredrick
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The movie business is outsourcing to Mexico, as an increasingly attractive destination for film and television production. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on May 21, 2023.)
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The volcano, popularly known as "El Popo" in Mexico, is rumbling and spewing ash, as people living in its shadow prepare for a possible evacuation.
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American and European companies are increasingly having their commercials, shows and films shot in Mexico, taking advantage of lower costs and experienced Mexican crews.
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A fire at an immigration facility in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico has killed 39 migrants and injured 29 others.
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The Biden administration's proposed rule change encourages migrants to seek asylum in a third country other than the U.S.
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A government agency protects 1,500 journalists and human rights activists, but it is strapped for resources and its record is mixed.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has let stand a ruling to continue the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy, which forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.
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The Mexican government sued U.S. gun-makers and distributors in federal court for damages caused by illicit firearms. Experts say it's a long shot but the move could ramp up pressure on the U.S.
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Mexico is holding a referendum on whether to put past presidents on trial for graft, corruption and other crimes. But some critics are calling it a farce.
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Mexicans go to the polls today to vote in a referendum on whether former presidents can be investigated and tried for corruption.