Mexico Politics

Arts & Culture

Soccer fans pack Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego for FIFA World Cup kickoff watch party

Jacob Aere

World Cup soccer is finally here. Watch party celebrations were held in San Diego for the kickoff of the trinational tournament in Mexico.
Border & Immigration

Border wall project on sacred Mexican mountain threatens Kumeyaay heritage

Gustavo Solis

The Trump administration is avoiding environmental review on construction that is destroying boulders that have been on Kuchamaa Mountain, near the border city of Tecate, for more than 100 million years.
Public Safety

Americans in Mexico warned of danger as violence breaks out

City News Service

A San Diego woman vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was advised to shelter in place Sunday at the resort where she is staying, as violence erupted around the city and throughout western Mexico.
International

Mexico is electing judges for the first time in its history

Matthew Bowler

Until now, Mexican judges have been appointed. This Sunday, citizens will have their first opportunity to elect judges to the bench.
Border & Immigration

Mexico tightens travel rules on Peruvians in a show of visa diplomacy to slow migration to US

Elliot Spagat

Mexico has begun requiring visas for Peruvians in response to a major influx of migrants from the South American country.
Border & Immigration

What questions do you have about the upcoming historic Mexican election?

Marielena Castellanos

KPBS is holding a virtual discussion, in English and Spanish, about the upcoming election in Mexico with politics experts.
Local

Supervisors OK emergency declaration on cross-border pollution

City News Service

San Diego County supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation Tuesday declaring a state of emergency due to pollution and sewage flowing across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Local

Experts concerned over Mexico's electoral reform

Gustavo Solis

The reforms could lead to voter suppression, fewer polling stations in rural areas, and allow cartels or foreign actors to finance Mexican elections.
Local

Settlement reached in Tijuana sewage lawsuit

Harrison Patiño

The conclusion comes five years after the suit was originally filed by Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and the Port of San Diego.
Border & Immigration

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Otay Mesa East Port of Entry site

Jacob Aere

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg returned to San Diego County Friday for the second time in less than a month.