James Fredrick

Nearly 6 months after a fire at an immigration detention center in Ciudad Juarez killed nearly 40 migrants, survivors and families of the deceased await compensation.

An independent investigation into one of Mexico's most notorious human rights scandals - the disappearance of 43 student teachers in 2014 - ends in frustration after years of obstruction.

One of the new U.S. rules says you can't request asylum unless you've already been denied in another country. Mexico is getting more applications than ever, and crowded shelters have turn people away.

As the U.S. urges asylum-seekers to stay in Mexico, shelters there are becoming overwhelmed.

The movie business is outsourcing to Mexico, as an increasingly attractive destination for film and television production. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on May 21, 2023.)

The volcano, popularly known as "El Popo" in Mexico, is rumbling and spewing ash, as people living in its shadow prepare for a possible evacuation.

American and European companies are increasingly having their commercials, shows and films shot in Mexico, taking advantage of lower costs and experienced Mexican crews.

A fire at an immigration facility in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico has killed 39 migrants and injured 29 others.

The Biden administration's proposed rule change encourages migrants to seek asylum in a third country other than the U.S.

A government agency protects 1,500 journalists and human rights activists, but it is strapped for resources and its record is mixed.