Mexico enters phase two of strategy against coronavirus
The plan includes closing schools until April 19, canceling events of more than 100 people.
Sonora maquila industry hopes strong COVID-19 measures ward off closures
A spokesperson says the industry is hoping anti-coronavirus measures can help keep Nogales' export manufacturing plants running.
Financial impact to Arizona from border closure will be severe
The administration has said both countries will review whether or not to continue the closure in 30 days.
1st coronavirus case confirmed in Sonora; prevention measures enacted
The patient is a 72-year-old Hermosillo resident who had recently returned from travel in the United States.
Conservationists attacked again in Sea of Cortez despite presence of Mexican authorities
The group working to protect the nearly extinct vaquita marina porpoise was confronted for the third time this year.
Feminists decry Mexican president's airplane raffle
Some said the raffle is a smoke screen to overshadow a women’s strike protesting an increase of hate crimes against women.
Accusations fly between Rocky Point neighborhood, local government
Tensions have been simmering between the government and the Las Conchas community, which counts affluent Arizonans among its members.
Supreme Court vacates ruling in Nogales cross-border shooting
The high court’s order followed its 5-4 ruling last week in a nearly identical case from Texas.
Mexico prepares for the expected arrival of coronavirus
The president says the country is prepared for an outbreak and accused opponents of stoking fears to discredit him.
Consular IDs come up during visit by high-ranking Mexican official
Mexico's undersecretary for North America called into question a ban on accepting the identification cards in Arizona.
Conservation groups to UNESCO: Border wall puts Sonora's World Heritage sites 'in danger'
The groups are urging the agency to declare the cratered landscape known as El Pinacate "in danger" due to border wall construction.
Vehicle crossings at Arizona-Mexico ports fall for second year
While car crossings were down significantly, pedestrian crossings dropped much more modestly.
Mexico says fewer migrants are reaching the US border
The country's administration says its efforts to the reduce the flow of migrants are proving effective.
US consul general discusses Americans’ safety in Sonora
Lorraine Rivera's exclusive interview with U.S. Consul General Virginia Staab.
Commission head hopes to bring peace to families of missing people in Sonora
The commission aims to aid groups searching for missing loved ones and to ensure identification of remains.
