Carrie Kahn

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Tweet For Tweet: El Salvador's President And U.S. Congresswoman Spar Over Migrants

Friday, April 02, 2021

The two politicians have carried on a furious exchange all week over who is responsible for the surge in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Their debate on Twitter has been less than diplomatic.

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In Mexico, The Death Of A Woman At The Hands Of Police Has Caused An Uproar

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

In Mexico, an autopsy indicates a migrant woman's spine was severed by the weight of a police officer kneeling on the her back. The case is drawing comparisons to George Floyd's death.

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Some Mexicans Travel To U.S. For COVID Vaccines As Their Country's Rollout Stumbles

Friday, March 26, 2021

Some Mexicans with family ties or dual citizenship in the U.S., or who can afford the airfare, head north of the border to get vaccinated faster than the months of waiting for one back home.

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Despite Pandemic Concerns, Tourists Travel To Mexico For Spring Break

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Tourists flocking to Mexico are raising alarm about a potential third wave of the coronavirus. Mexico's economy is heavily dependent on tourists.

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Air Travel Is Opening Up Again, But That Doesn't Mean The Pandemic Is Over

Monday, March 22, 2021

As the world emerges in fits and starts from the darkest days of the pandemic, travel is once again becoming possible for more people. Our correspondents talk about their recent experiences.

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Some Mexicans Find They Can Get COVID-19 Vaccines In The U.S.

Monday, March 22, 2021

Mexico is having a tough time getting COVID-19 vaccines, and waits are extending into months. Some wealthy and well-connected Mexicans are coming to the U.S. to get their vaccinations.

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Biden Aims To Tackle Root Cause Of Migrants Massing At U.S. Border

Thursday, March 18, 2021

The Biden administration wants to work with Central American countries to stem the flow of migration to the U.S., but concerns about corruption means implementing the policies likely won't be smooth.

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Activists In Mexico Met With Force While Protesting Violence Against Women

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Women across Mexico took to the streets Monday to protest the violence they face, particularly as the president has backed a gubernatorial candidate accused of sexually assaulting multiple women.

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As U.S. Vaccine Rollout Speeds Up, Inequality Stunts Progress Worldwide

Saturday, March 06, 2021

More and more countries are getting shipments of vaccines and starting to inoculate their populations. But it's an unequal picture across the globe.

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Illegal Border Crossings Rise As Some People Try Multiple Times

Monday, February 22, 2021

Attempted migrant crossings on the U.S.-Mexico borders are rising but a close look at the cases shows that it's largely due to single Mexican men who are attempting to cross numerous times.

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Millions In Northern Mexico Also Stuck With Cold-Related Power Outages

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Extreme weather sparked power outages in northern Mexico, leaving millions of people without electricity as they tried to weather a bitter cold snap.

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'Remain In Mexico' Policy's End Brings Renewed Hope To Asylum Seekers

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Central American migrants are thankful for the Biden administration's plans to go back to admitting them to the U.S. as their asylum claims are processed. But many still worry about future obstacles.

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Asylum-Seekers Rejoice As Biden Administration Begins Processing Claims

Friday, February 12, 2021

The Biden administration will start processing some claims from asylum-seekers stranded in Mexico. But many are still worried about their fates.

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Mexico's Ambitious COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy Falls Into Disarray

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

Mexico set out to sign contracts with nearly every vaccine manufacturer in hopes of vaccinating most people by summer. But that plan's run into roadblocks, as the country deals with its worst spike.

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Mexican President Tests Positive For Coronavirus Amid High Infection And Death Rates

Monday, January 25, 2021

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. He has long downplayed the virus, and his diagnosis comes amid record-high cases and deaths in Mexico.

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Hospital In Mexico City Reaching Breaking Point

Friday, December 25, 2020

Mexican health professionals complain the government moved too slowly to shut down business and stop the spread of the coronavirus. Doctors say hospitals around Mexico City are now at capacity.

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'We Feel Safe': Americans Keep Visiting Mexico Despite Pandemic Risks

Friday, December 25, 2020

U.S. tourists aren't welcome in most countries because of the surging coronavirus. But Mexico lets them in, with no quarantine or test requirements.

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Mexico Opens Its Doors To U.S. Tourists Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Monday, December 21, 2020

Barred from traveling to many countries, Americans are flocking to Mexico despite the risk of the coronavirus and CDC warnings not to visit the country.

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Artists Gather For Rare Act Of Defiance Against Cuban Regime

Thursday, December 03, 2020

Hundreds of artists in Cuba were able to do something unprecedented, visibly protest against the communist regime. Their peaceful demonstration called for greater freedom of expression.

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Drug Charges Dropped For Former Mexican Defense Secretary

Saturday, November 21, 2020

Mexico's former defense minister is back home after the U.S. dropped drug trafficking charges against him. The move raises questions about whether he'll face justice.

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