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Asylum Cases From Mexico Doubled Last Year
- March 1, 2012
- By Adrian Florido
The number of Mexicans seeking political asylum in the United States has soared. But the number of people who succeed in receiving asylum is very low.
Mexican Cartels Push Meth Beyond U.S. Market
- Feb. 16, 2012
- By Jason Beaubien, NPR
Police in Mexico arrested a man they say is one of the country's largest methamphetamine producers. The arrest comes as Mexican drug gangs are moving aggressively to try to dominate methamphetamine markets not just in the U.S. but throughout Latin America and even Asia.
SENTRI Traveler Busted With $1 Million In Meth
- Jan. 13, 2012
- By Jill Replogle
A participant in one of the U.S.' "Trusted Traveler" programs was caught this week trying to cross the border with $1 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in his car.
2011: Top Stories Along The U.S./Mexico Border
- Dec. 21, 2011
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Jose Luis Jiménez, Patty Lane, Jill Replogle
On KPBS Midday Edition, we take a look at top stories that took place across the U.S./Mexico border and the Southwest with our Fronteras Desk reporters.
More Seizures, Arrests Don't Curb Flow Of Drugs From Mexico
- Dec. 19, 2011
- By Ruxandra Guidi
Despite an increase in the amount of drugs stopped at the border, a government memo concludes that it has not dampened the flow of narcotics into the U.S.
Mexican Officials Working To Lure U.S. Tourists To Baja
- Dec. 12, 2011
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Patty Lane
Baja California and Mexican governments have invested millions trying to get more American tourists to visit in the last two years. Is it working - or do safety fears keeping U.S. visitors away?
Millions Seized In Tijuana Said To Belong To Sinaloa Cartel
- Nov. 22, 2011
- By Ruxandra Guidi
More than $15 million said to belong to the powerful Sinaloa cartel has been seized in Tijuana. This is the second largest cash seizure since 2006, when Mexican President Felipe Calderon started to aggressively go after the drug cartels.
Tijuana Drug House Donated To Charity
- Oct. 13, 2011
- By Marissa Cabrera
A home in the heart of Tijuana that used to house drug-traffickers is now in the hands of a well known non-profit that helps children.
Violence, Increased Security Change Smuggling Along Border
- Sept. 14, 2011
- By Ruxandra Guidi
Rising violence and increased border security have drastically changed the illegal business, and changed the role of those who look to help migrants on both sides of the border.
Chaldeans Say They Were Unfairly Singled Out In Federal Raid
- Aug. 24, 2011
- By Jill Replogle
The large Chaldean community in El Cajon was outraged to learn that a drug- and weapons-trafficking ring was operating within their midst.
Baja Seeks Training And Investment From Israeli Police
- Aug. 3, 2011
- By Ruxandra Guidi
Police in the Mexican state of Baja California may be getting security training from a law enforcement agency literally located across the globe in Israel.
San Diego Youth Tried In Mexico For Drug Cartel-Related Crimes
- July 19, 2011
- By Ruxandra Guidi
The trial of a 14-year old San Diego resident hired as a killer by the drug cartels begins in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Arellano Felix Drug Cartel Member Pleads Guilty
- July 7, 2011
- By Ruxandra Guidi
A man who helped Tijuana's Arellano-Felix cartel bring in tons of cocaine into the U.S. has pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges.
1 In 100 Border Security Agents Under Investigation
- June 30, 2011
- By Ruxandra Guidi
In the last five years, Customs and Border Protection has added 10,000 employees to beef up security nationwide. Along with that boost comes more people vulnerable to temptations of corruption.
Drug War Challenged On Its 40th Anniversary
- June 17, 2011
- By Ruxandra Guidi
June 17th marks 40 years since President Richard Nixon declared a "War on Drugs." Today, drug policy represents one of the most contested issues in America and Mexico.
Border Battle: Bringing Home the Drug War is a binational partnership between KPBS and TijuanaPress.com.
La batalla fronteriza, la guerra en casa es una colaboración binacional entre KPBS y Tijuanapress.com.
