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Trucks wait in line to cross into the United States via Nogales, while a sign reading "Bienvenidos a México" welcomes those crossing into Mexico.

Trump Backs Off Border Shutdown But Threatens Auto Tariffs

Trump last week tweeted that he would close the border or large swaths of it if Mexico didn't stop illegal immigration to the U.S.
A market in Bulej, in the western highlands of Guatemala. Bulej is among communities that have seen a new pattern of migration: parents traveling with younger children.

U.S. Immigration: The View From Mexico and Guatemala

In search of perspectives from outside the U.S. on the current state of immigration at our southern border.
This cropped photo scanned from the collection of the Pimeria Alta Museum shows International Street separating Nogales, Sonora, and Nogales, Arizona, circa 1900.

Fence First Built Along Arizona Border 100 Years Ago

In 1919, after a deadly clash between military forces, a two-mile fence was built between Ambos Nogales.
Employees unload boxes from a supply truck at CS Food Service in Nogales, Sonora on March 4, 2019.

Mexico Raises Minimum Wage in Border Communities

Many companies already pay above the new rate to stay competitive.
An immigrant detention center in Nogales, Sonora, is one of five recently closed by the Mexican federal immigration agency.

Mexico Closes 5 Immigrant Detention Centers

A statement from the federal immigration agency cited a lack of "minimum working conditions" at the facilities.
Families seeking asylum await processing outside the port of entry in Nogales, Sonora, on Sept. 4, 2018.

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.
"Hold On To Your Weaves" (2018) / photograph by Kennady Schneider

#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."
Tomatoes on their way north across the U.S.-Mexico border.

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.
Customs and Border Protection displays the largest fentanyl seizure in agency history, at the Nogales Port of Entry, Jan. 31, 2019.

US Border Agency Announces Biggest-Ever Fentanyl Bust, Worth $3.5M

Customs and Border Protection said agents captured more than 250 pounds of the deadly opioid.
Actor and playwright Jim Brochu portrays actor and artist Zero Mostel in "Zero Hour".

Exploring "Zero Hour", and the Rebellion of Zero Mostel

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A family separated for 6 years by the U.S. / Mexico border; Gary Paul Nabhan on "Food from the Radical Center"; and the Zoppè Family Circus legacy.
A woman crosses the street in Nogales, Sonora.

Mexican Minimum Wage Along Border Set to Double Next Year

The increase, which goes into effect Jan. 1, is one of a number of campaign promises made by the new president.
An image of a tweet send by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey from the inauguration of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador as president of Mexico.

Early Outreach from Arizona to Mexico's New President

Gov. Doug Ducey and a delegation attended the new leader's inauguration.
The international line between Mexico and the U.S. ends at the Pacific Ocean, with Tijuana on the left.

Mexico Requests US Investigation Into Use of Tear Gas at Border

The diplomatic note expressed concerns after U.S. agents launched tear gas at the border in the San Diego-Tijuana region.
The Mexican flag flies in Nogales, Sonora.

Mexico Plans to Create Guard to Operate on Border

The incoming president says it will supervise peace, while critics say it will heighten militarization of the country.
National Guard troops receive inspection training from a Customs and Border Patrol official at the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona on August 1, 2018.

New Trade Agreement Aimed at Moving Trucks Through the Border Faster

More than half of the old NAFTA agreement was kept in place.
Raw sewage pools up near the Naco Port of Entry in Arizona after a pump was unable to handle the flow of effluent and ruptured.

Cochise County to Hold Town Hall on Sewage Concerns

Vaccination clinic also set to prevent infection

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