At least 39 dead after fire at Mexican migrant facility on US border Mexican president says protests to blame for fire in Ciudad Juárez, the latest example of dangers facing those taking route to US The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023
New Year's prison break leaves 14 dead and 13 injured after gunmen attack jail Gunmen aboard armoured vehicles arrived at Cereso No.3 state prison in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and started shooting at around 7am on New Year's Day. At least 24 inmates escaped during the attack Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023
Confusion and tension high at US-Mexico border despite upholding of Covid-era rules Emergency housing, food and other essentials had been set up in preparation for an influx of migrants at Texas border cities The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2022
Shelter sickness: Migrants see health problems linger and worsen while waiting at the border CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — Two days after arriving at a temporary migrant shelter at the border with the U.S. in June, Rosa Viridiana Ceron Alpizar’s 9-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son fell ill. Most of the kids in the converted gym had stomach issues after being served a meal of sausage… Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022
‘Femicide nation’: murder of young woman casts spotlight on Mexico’s gender violence crisis Discovery of teen’s body has sparked a nationwide outcry and protests, following the murders of 1,000 women last year The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2022
Signs of progress as Mexico officials work with Abbott to ease border trade snarls CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico – The governors of Mexican border states are lining up to pledge that they’ll increase security measures at commercial crossings as they seek a resumption of normal trade between Texas and Mexico. Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022