From August 2007 to May 2009 I served as the managing editor of The News, an English-language daily based in Mexico City. Below are links to PDFs of some of the stories I wrote while I was there.
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Mexico City becomes epicenter of worldwide swine flu epidemic April 29, 2009: As flu deaths rise, Mexico City restricts its eateries April 30, 2009: Pandemic is 'imminent,' WHO says May 2, 2009: Shutdown on as officials cite gains May 3, 2009: Flu casualties down, cautious optimism up May 6, 2009: Gov't seeks antidote for economy ravaged by epidemic May 7, 2009: City takes its first steps toward recovery May 8, 2009: Latest school supplies: hand sanitizer, masks |
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Amid drug war, a baseball team returns to Reynosa Suddenly, stories of the Broncos' heroics are competing with the latest narco-horror for space in local newspapers April 11, 2009 |
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New U.S. president makes good first impression March 19, 2009: Obama visit seen as 'good sign for Mexico' March 25, 2009: Mexican officials laud Obama's border plan |
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Mexico City band plays boundary-free music Austin TV is part of a growing trend of local groups breaking out of the 'Latin Rock' tradition Aug. 21, 2008 |
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Deadly shark attacks have resort community on edge This is no 'Jaws' remake, it's the true story of how a spate of attacks put Ixtapa/Zihuantanejo on edge and the local tourism industry at risk May 29, 2008 |
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Journalist murders shine light on Oaxaca trouble zone Killing of indigenous broadcasters sparks international outrage, draws attention to one of Mexico's most troubled areas May 3, 2008 |
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Oaxaca activist leads recovery of devastated lands The key to his approach is providing Mixteca communities with models they can sustain and take ownership of April 13, 2008 |
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City acts as youths skirmish Internet-fueled attacks on Mexico's emo teens raise concerns over tolerance March 24, 2008 |
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Family of slain migrant hopes for justice in U.S. Trial set to begin for Border Patrol agent accused of murdering Mexican man in Arizona desert Feb. 24, 2008 |
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One year later, still no justice for Brad Will Case of slain journalist-activist remains stuck in quagmire of Mexican justice Oct. 27, 2007 |
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U.S. ballplayers head south for seasoning Mexico's Pacific League has long welcomed stars from north of the border Oct. 25, 2007 |