An escalating confrontation on Native land southwest of Tucson threatens to upend decades of uneasy cooperation between the Tohono O’odham Nation and the United States.
Category: Mexico
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Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect as Trump Threatens to Escalate
The New York Times – On the Runway:New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.
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Inside the Fight Against a Flesh-Eating Fly in Mexico
The New York Times – Business:For the first time in a year, the U.S.-Mexico border partly reopened to cattle imports following a screwworm infestation across the region. The battle against the flesh-eating fly has only just begun deep in Mexico.
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‘The Nest of Snakes’: Warring Cartels Target Women in Mexico
The New York Times – On the Runway:A two-year war between rival Sinaloa Cartel factions is driving a surge in killings and disappearances targeting women.
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Screwworm Flies Steer Clear of Agriculture Dept. Traps
The New York Times – Business:No wild flies caught could mean the outbreak is contained. It could also mean, as scientists have said, that current trapping methods are outdated.
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Echoing Trump, Latin America’s Leaders Boost Allies Across Borders
The New York Times – On the Runway:With cheers, endorsements and insults for rivals and “wokismo,” a new crop of right-wing leaders are openly stepping into one another’s elections.
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Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Cartel Leaves Office, Again
The New York Times – On the Runway:Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa reversed course a day after returning to office, amid widespread criticism, including from members of his own party.
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It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
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How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
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What to Know About the Cuban Mafia in Quintana Roo
The New York Times – On the Runway:A group of Cuban men in Mexico was charged with smuggling people to the United States. One of its leaders said Raúl Castro’s grandson helped, according to interviews and court records.
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What to Know About the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Talks
The New York Times – Business:July 1 could be the beginning of the end for a trade pact President Trump has long criticized — or the start of a path to its renewal.
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Congress Is Anxious as U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade Talks Intensify
The New York Times – Business:With midterms approaching and negotiations heating up, some lawmakers are apprehensive over where the discussions are headed.