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Geography of Mexico

Some Baja Californians would rather secede than pay higher sales tax

Global Politics

Resident of Baja California are about to see their sales taxes go up — by almost 50 percent over the current rates. Residents are outraged and some are even agitating for secession.

Los Angeles immigrant community pushes to keep Zapotec language alive

Global Politics

A Battle for Water When the Rio Grande Runs Low

A Push to Keep the Zapotec Language Alive in Los Angeles

Arts, Culture & Media

New U.S.-Mexico agreement promises to restore water to Colorado River delta

Environment
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Dance Floor Politics in Tijuana with the Band Los Macuanos

Arts, Culture & Media

Musicians in Tijuana are speaking out about violence, corruption and Mexico’s incoming president. Valerie Hamilton talked to Tijuana’s Los Macuanos about the political party on the dance floor.

Development Bust is Environmental Boon in Baja California

Environment

Coastal development in Mexico’s Baja California and the Sea of Cortez hit a wall in the 2008 crash. That was bad news for investors, but good news for conservationists, who recently have been busy protecting rare landscapes and wildlife habitat.

Mexico’s Baluarte Bridge Tallest Cable-Stayed Bridge in the World

Development & Education

Geo Quiz: Looking for two Mexican states that are now connected by the world’s tallest cable-stayed bridge.

Christmas Songs From a Childhood in Veracruz, Mexico

Arts, Culture & Media

Reporter Betto Arcos shares with us Christmas tunes he grew up singing and listening to as a child growing up in Veracruz, Mexico.

The World

Extortion in Mexico shuts down schools

Conflict & Justice

Elisabeth Malkin and Jorge Castaneda discuss the U.S.’s responsibility and how the Mexican government is dealing with the threats.

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