Biden Takes First Jab At Vaccine Diplomacy, Sharing Doses With Mexico, Canada
The United States will loan millions of doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine — not yet approved for emergency U.S. use — to its closest neighbors.
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What Happened To The Butterflies? Climate, Deforestation Threaten Monarch Migration
The population of monarch butterflies that migrated south to Mexico to hibernate fell 26% in 2020 compared with the previous year, according to a new report.
Millions Lose Power In Texas, Northern Mexico As Blackouts And Bitter Cold Continue
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deployed the Texas National Guard to move people without heat and power into shelters.
Biden Team Unveils New Asylum System To Replace Trump's 'Remain In Mexico'
President Biden has called his predecessor's "Remain in Mexico" program for asylum-seekers "inhumane." Next week, a new program begins, but details are still being worked out.
Learning To Love Bird Photography, Thanks To A 'Competitive Collaboration'
Over just 10 days in November, Gemina Garland-Lewis photographed 42 bird species with her partner on their land in Mexico. It wasn't until recently, she writes, that birds made her "tick."
Mexico Will Not Charge Former Defense Chief With Drug Trafficking
Retired Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos was arrested in October at Los Angeles International Airport by U.S. law enforcement, outraging Mexican officials who demanded and obtained his extradition.
'We Feel Safe': Americans Keep Visiting Mexico Despite Pandemic Risks
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.
Putin And Bolsonaro Congratulate Biden On His Victory Over Trump
The Russian leader contacted U.S. President-elect Joe Biden after the Electoral College affirmed his victory. Putin was one of the last major world leaders to do so.
Mexico Surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths
The milestone comes just two days after the country reported one million confirmed coronavirus infections. Mexico is only the fourth country to surpass 100,000 COVID-19 deaths.
At U.S. Request, Judge Dismisses Drug Charges Against Mexico's Ex-Defense Secretary
Salvador Cienfuego Zepeda was arrested last month at Los Angeles International Airport. He is now free to return home to Mexico though his prosecution there is far from certain.