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Trumpās promise of mass deportation throws undocumented Texans into fear, uncertainty
Read full article: Trumpās promise of mass deportation throws undocumented Texans into fear, uncertaintyAs Republican Texas leaders show support for Trumpās mass deportation plans, undocumented people ā some who have lived in America for decades ā are weighing their options amid mounting fears.
Notorious drug lord Osiel CƔrdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrested
Read full article: Notorious drug lord Osiel CƔrdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrestedNotorious drug lord Osiel CƔrdenas has been returned to Mexico after serving a U.S. sentence and was quickly re-arrested and sent to a maximum security prison to face Mexican charges.
Webb Countyās top elected official switches to Republican Party
Read full article: Webb Countyās top elected official switches to Republican PartyWebb County Judge Tano Tijerina, elected nearly a decade ago as the top executive of the border county that includes Laredo, announced Tuesday that he is switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.
Mexican soldiers will get a pay raise after elimination of oversight agencies, president says
Read full article: Mexican soldiers will get a pay raise after elimination of oversight agencies, president saysMexico's president says much of the money gained by eliminating independent oversight and regulatory agencies will go to the army to fund a rise in soldiersā pay.
Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
Read full article: Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderlyA surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heat.
US border arrests drop 17% in November, dousing predictions of post-election surge
Read full article: US border arrests drop 17% in November, dousing predictions of post-election surgeA U.S. official says authorities made about 46,700 arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico in November, down about 17% from October to a new low for Joe Bidenās presidency.
Low-cost airline Viva celebrates inaugural nonstop flight from San Antonio to Guadalajara
Read full article: Low-cost airline Viva celebrates inaugural nonstop flight from San Antonio to GuadalajaraMexicoās ultra-low-cost airline Viva celebrated its inaugural flight on Monday from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threats
Read full article: Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threatsMexicans are worried that threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs could affect a wide range of iconic Mexican products, some of which support entire regional economies.
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
Read full article: Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in officePresident-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Despite back-to-back deals on water from Mexico, relief for South Texas farmers is far from certain
Read full article: Despite back-to-back deals on water from Mexico, relief for South Texas farmers is far from certainTexas agreed to take 120,000 acre-feet of water from Mexico this month, only after the U.S. and Mexico agreed to an updated treaty.
Mexico overcomes 2-goal deficit, reaches CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with US, Canada, Panama
Read full article: Mexico overcomes 2-goal deficit, reaches CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with US, Canada, PanamaMexico overcame a two-goal, first-leg deficit and reached the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with a 4-0 win over Honduras at Toluca behind two goals from Henry MartĆn and one each from RaĆŗl JimĆ©nez and Jorge SĆ”nchez.
How the proposed Trump administration tariffs could impact your wallet
Read full article: How the proposed Trump administration tariffs could impact your walletA local economist and the National Retail Federation say the Trump administrationās proposed tariff policies on $3 trillion of U.S. imports, which could boost domestic manufacturing and create more jobs, will likely raise consumer prices.
Texasā top elected officials signal Texas could cut border spending after Trump takes office
Read full article: Texasā top elected officials signal Texas could cut border spending after Trump takes officeWith Donald Trump returning to the White House, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have both recently signaled new openness to winding down the stateā border security operation.
Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico
Read full article: Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for MexicoMexico is facing a second Donald Trump presidency, and few countries can match its experience as a target of Trumpās rhetoric: There have been threats to close the border, impose tariffs and even send U.S. forces to fight Mexican drug cartels if the country doesnāt do more to stem the flow of migrants and drugs.
U.S.-Mexico water agreement might bring relief to parched South Texas
Read full article: U.S.-Mexico water agreement might bring relief to parched South TexasThe amendment to a 1944 treaty will help Mexico catch up with its water deliveries to the U.S. and might help Rio Grande Valley farmers devastated by low rainfall.
Trump victory spurs worry among migrants abroad, but it's not expected to halt migration
Read full article: Trump victory spurs worry among migrants abroad, but it's not expected to halt migrationDonald Trumpās victory in the U.S. presidential election instantly changed calculations for millions of migrants or potential migrants across the globe.
Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
Read full article: Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power gridCuba has been left reeling after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across western portions of the island, knocking out the countryās power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure.
Milagro del CorazĆ³n: La Inspiradora Historia de Henry y su lucha por vivir, Compartida por su Madre
Read full article: Milagro del CorazĆ³n: La Inspiradora Historia de Henry y su lucha por vivir, Compartida por su MadreContra todo pronĆ³stico, Henry sobreviviĆ³ gracias al trabajo y la dedicaciĆ³n de su equipo mĆ©dico. Su madre, Neri, comparte su historia para inspirar a otros y crear conciencia en la Caminata del CorazĆ³n el prĆ³ximo 27 de octubre a las 8 a.m. en Morgan's Wonderland Sports Complex.
Una TravesĆa de Supervivencia: El Viaje de Paulina Sandoval para Llegar a EE.UU. y Vencer al Truncus Arteriosus
Read full article: Una TravesĆa de Supervivencia: El Viaje de Paulina Sandoval para Llegar a EE.UU. y Vencer al Truncus ArteriosusContra todo pronĆ³stico, Henry sobreviviĆ³ gracias al trabajo y la dedicaciĆ³n de su equipo mĆ©dico. Su madre, Neri, comparte su historia para inspirar a otros y crear conciencia en la Caminata del CorazĆ³n el prĆ³ximo 27 de octubre a las 8 a.m. en Morgan's Wonderland Sports Complex.
Troubled by illegal border crossings, Arizona voters approve state-level immigration enforcement
Read full article: Troubled by illegal border crossings, Arizona voters approve state-level immigration enforcementArizona voters have approved letting local police arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the state from Mexico.
Care for a sweet treat during Mexico's Day of the Dead? Have a bite of 'pan de muerto'
Read full article: Care for a sweet treat during Mexico's Day of the Dead? Have a bite of 'pan de muerto'āPan de muerto," or ābread of the dead,ā is freshly baked in Mexico ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations.
Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But thereās a catch farmers arenāt happy about.
Read full article: Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But thereās a catch farmers arenāt happy about.Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.
Former Eagle Pass detective sentenced to 10 years in prison for running migrant stash houses
Read full article: Former Eagle Pass detective sentenced to 10 years in prison for running migrant stash housesHazel Eileen Diaz received nearly $40,000 in cash and money transfers for letting human smugglers use her rental properties.
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean
Read full article: Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific OceanForecasters say Hurricane Kristy has strengthened into a Category 4 storm and is expected to remain away from land as it churns in the Pacific Ocean.
Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Read full article: Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern MexicoHundreds of people have turned out for the burial of Catholic priest Marcelo PĆ©rez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas.
Mexico announces food and agriculture plan that could take the country back to the 1980s
Read full article: Mexico announces food and agriculture plan that could take the country back to the 1980sMexico's new president has announced an agriculture plan that could make the country's food production and distribution look a lot more like it did in the 1980s.
Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Read full article: Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern MexicoHundreds of people have turned out to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo PĆ©rez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas.
Mexican cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada makes court appearance in his US drug trafficking case
Read full article: Mexican cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada makes court appearance in his US drug trafficking caseA longtime leader of Mexicoās Sinaloa cartel who is facing drug trafficking charges in a U.S. court appeared for the first time before the judge presiding over the case.
At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passports
Read full article: At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passportsDuring a tense debate with U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Flores attacked Gonzalez for being soft on border security, then suggested requiring residents to prove citizenship in some instances was appropriate.
A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder is wanted in a US drug trafficking case
Read full article: A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder is wanted in a US drug trafficking caseA former Olympic snowboarder for Canada has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that authorities say shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed four people.
KSAT Explains: Mexicoās lack of adherence to decades-old treaty leaves Rio Grande Valley farmers in peril
Read full article: KSAT Explains: Mexicoās lack of adherence to decades-old treaty leaves Rio Grande Valley farmers in perilA 1944 water-sharing treaty between the United States and Mexico is back in the spotlight and Rio Grande Valley farms are hanging in the balance.
Zeta drug lord continued to control cartel from inside a Mexican prison, says US indictment
Read full article: Zeta drug lord continued to control cartel from inside a Mexican prison, says US indictmentA U.S. indictment unsealed in the District of Columbia claims that the leader of one of Mexico's most violent gangs continued to control an offshoot group, the Northeast Cartel, from inside a Mexican prison.
A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 years
Read full article: A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 yearsBack in the 19th century, migrant miners from Cornwall, in the southwest of England, brought their pastries to the Mexican mining town of Real del Monte.
A new mayor takes office in southern Mexico after his predecessor was beheaded
Read full article: A new mayor takes office in southern Mexico after his predecessor was beheadedA new mayor has been sworn in a city in southern Mexico where his predecessor was killed and beheaded less than a week after taking office.
Mexico sends 660 soldiers, National Guard to protect lime growers suffering extortion by cartels
Read full article: Mexico sends 660 soldiers, National Guard to protect lime growers suffering extortion by cartelsMexico has sent 660 soldiers and militarized National Guard officers to the western state of Michoacan to protect lime growers who complained they were suffering extortion demands by cartels.
The mayor of a state capital in Mexico is killed less than 1 week after he took office
Read full article: The mayor of a state capital in Mexico is killed less than 1 week after he took officeRelatives have buried the mayor of a state capital in southern Mexico who was killed less than one week after he took office.
Supreme Court will weigh Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun makers
Read full article: Supreme Court will weigh Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun makersThe Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether to block a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against leading U.S. gun manufacturers over allegations their commercial practices have helped caused much bloodshed there.
āIn disbeliefā: Family remembers San Antonio sisters who died in Mexico bus crash
Read full article: āIn disbeliefā: Family remembers San Antonio sisters who died in Mexico bus crashThe family of Laura Salas and Maria Soto said the they died in a charter bus crash on a highway in Mexico. They were returning from a trip to Monterrey.
Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanyl
Read full article: Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanylThe Republican challenger trying to flip the U.S. Senate seat in swing-state Pennsylvania says he'll press for U.S. military action in Mexico to target fentanyl trafficking networks.
US Coast Guard arrests nearly 30 fishermen, seizes 1,400 pounds of illegal caught fish
Read full article: US Coast Guard arrests nearly 30 fishermen, seizes 1,400 pounds of illegal caught fishThe United States Coast Guard stopped five lanchas and seized hundreds of pounds of illegally caught fish off the South Texas coast on Sunday.
John as a tropical storm hits Mexico's Pacific coast a 2nd time
Read full article: John as a tropical storm hits Mexico's Pacific coast a 2nd timeTropical Storm John came ashore on Mexicoās Pacific Coast on Thursday, coming back to life for a second landfall after its previous deadly passage through the country earlier in the week.
Harris walks fence at US-Mexico border as she works to project tougher stance on migration
Read full article: Harris walks fence at US-Mexico border as she works to project tougher stance on migrationVice President Kamala Harris has used her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee to try to project a tougher stance on illegal migration.
ClƔsico Regio: La Divina
Read full article: ClĆ”sico Regio: La DivinaThe rich and vast flavor of Mexicoās cuisine led the KSAT En EspaƱol team to the iconic and historic restaurant La Divina to learn about the treats that Mexico soccer fans enjoy during games, especially big rival matches like the ClĆ”sico Regio.
ClƔsico Regio: La Anacua
Read full article: ClƔsico Regio: La AnacuaAs the KSAT En EspaƱol team traveled to Monterrey, Mexico to witness the Tigres and Rayados prep for the upcoming ClƔsico Regio in San Antonio, our very own Alejandra Becerra also experienced rich Mexican cuisine flavors at the historic restaurant La Anacua.
A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland
Read full article: A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inlandForecasters are warning that Hurricane Helene will intensify into a major storm before striking Florida and further inland as it heads northward across the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical Weather Latest: Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, Tropical Storm John weakens
Read full article: Tropical Weather Latest: Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, Tropical Storm John weakensTwo major weather systems are bringing heavy rain, high winds and more to Mexicoās southern Pacific coast on one side and the Caribbean on the other.
Hurricane John falls apart after causing deadly mudslides on Mexico's southern Pacific coast
Read full article: Hurricane John falls apart after causing deadly mudslides on Mexico's southern Pacific coastHurricane John fell apart as quickly as it formed but left destruction along Mexicoās southern Pacific coast, including deadly mudslides and flooding that may linger.
Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba and Mexico
Read full article: Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba and MexicoForecasters have issued hurricane watches for parts of Cuba and Mexico as a cluster of storms located south of the Cayman Islands could strengthen in upcoming days as it moves north toward the U.S. The National Hurricane Center says the disturbance may become Hurricane Helene on Wednesday as it approaches the Gulf Coast.
Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories
Read full article: Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factoriesFormer President Donald Trump has repeated false claims that Chinese automakers are putting up large factories in Mexico.
At least 30 killed as factions of the Sinaloa Cartel clash in northern Mexico
Read full article: At least 30 killed as factions of the Sinaloa Cartel clash in northern MexicoAt least 30 people have been killed in the past two weeks in Mexicoās northern state of Sinaloa as two factions of the powerful Sinaloa cartel continue to clash.
Arrests for illegal border crossings jump 3% in August, suggesting decline may be bottoming out
Read full article: Arrests for illegal border crossings jump 3% in August, suggesting decline may be bottoming outU.S. authorities say arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico rose slightly in August.
Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefrontHuge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people.
Mexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected
Read full article: Mexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be electedMexico is poised to amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected as part of a judicial overhaul championed by the outgoing president but slammed by critics as a blow to the countryās rule of law.
Louisiana residents brace as Tropical Storm Francine is expected to hit their coast as a hurricane
Read full article: Louisiana residents brace as Tropical Storm Francine is expected to hit their coast as a hurricaneTropical Storm Francine has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to make landfall as a hurricane at mid-week in Louisiana.
WATCH: DPS trooper involved in deadly Converse shooting previously suspended for chase into Mexico, records reveal
Read full article: WATCH: DPS trooper involved in deadly Converse shooting previously suspended for chase into Mexico, records revealA law enforcement expert says a Texas Highway Patrol trooperās history with the department could be the start of a troubling pattern.
Investigators gather evidence at scene of Mississippi bus crash that killed 7, injured dozens more
Read full article: Investigators gather evidence at scene of Mississippi bus crash that killed 7, injured dozens moreInvestigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are collecting evidence at the scene of a commercial bus crash in Mississippi that killed seven people and injured dozens of others.
Pato O'Ward dominates Milwaukee and displays his popularity with 1st win on an oval since 2022
Read full article: Pato O'Ward dominates Milwaukee and displays his popularity with 1st win on an oval since 2022Pato OāWard remained in the headlines Saturday by winning the first race of a doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile, where he has spent the weekend questioning IndyCar leadership for allowing NASCAR to beat the series to a race in Mexico City.
Mexico's traditional and Indigenous community police come under fire from drug cartels
Read full article: Mexico's traditional and Indigenous community police come under fire from drug cartelsMexicoās traditional and Indigenous community police forces are coming under increasingly deadly fire from drug cartels.
Guatemalan police arrest 7 people in 2022 San Antonio tractor-trailer smuggling tragedy
Read full article: Guatemalan police arrest 7 people in 2022 San Antonio tractor-trailer smuggling tragedyGuatemalan police have arrested seven Guatemalans accused of having smuggled 53 migrants from Mexico and Central America who died of asphyxiation in 2022 in Texas after being abandoned in a tractor trailer in the scorching summer heat.
Immigrants prepare for new Biden protections with excitement and concern
Read full article: Immigrants prepare for new Biden protections with excitement and concernA new Biden administration program will allow some spouses of U.S. citizens living in the U.S. illegally to gain legal status without leaving the country.
Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take hold
Read full article: Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take holdU.S. authorities say arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plummeted 33% in July to the lowest level since September 2020, a result of asylum being temporarily suspended.
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024
Read full article: Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will continue to live with less water next year from the Colorado River after the U.S. government Thursday announced water cuts preserving the status quo.
Data shows Rio Grande water shortage is not just due to Mexicoās lack of water deliveries
Read full article: Data shows Rio Grande water shortage is not just due to Mexicoās lack of water deliveriesDrought conditions in South Texas have brought increased pressure on Mexico to make good on its commitment to deliver water to the U.S. under a 1944 treaty. But an analysis by the agency that enforces that treaty shows that water from U.S. sources has significantly diminished over the years.
In a win for Mexico, US will expand areas for migrants to apply online for entry at southern border
Read full article: In a win for Mexico, US will expand areas for migrants to apply online for entry at southern borderThe Biden administration says it will soon expand areas where migrants can apply online for appointments to enter the United States to a large swath of southern Mexico.
Viva Aerobus expands flights from San Antonio International to Guadalajara
Read full article: Viva Aerobus expands flights from San Antonio International to GuadalajaraThe Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus is expanding nonstop operations from San Antonio International Airport to Guadalajara, Jalisco.