Category: Mexico

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 It could also mean, as scientists have said, that current trapping methods are outdated.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Americans Living Abroad for Lower Costs Now Say Returning Home Is Too Expensive

The New York Times – Business:
Americans have enjoyed lifestyles that would normally be out of reach to them by working remotely in countries with lower living costs.
Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage

The New York Times – Business:
As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.
‘A Lot of Life Years Lost’: How NAFTA Shortened American Life Spans

The New York Times – Business:
A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.
After Tariff Decision, What Happens to Trump’s Deals With China, Canada and Europe?

The New York Times – Business:
The Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs raised questions about what would become of agreements struck with major U.S. trading partners.