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A family wearing protective face masks walks toward the US at the Paso del Norte International Border bridge.

US-Mexico border closure brings local economy to a halt

March 26, 2020COVID-19

The mostly rural, US border region depends on commerce from northern Mexico. But new travel restrictions block cross-border travel for commerce or sightseeing — cutting off US businesses from most of their Mexican customers.

Man standing in front of ranch sign and American flag

This rancher in Arizona doesn’t necessarily want a wall — but he does want more done along the border

October 3, 2016Justice

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