Hours expand at major Nogales port of entry
Operating hours at Mariposa Port of Entry will be extended from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting Sept. 1.
Would-be Mexican pot entrepreneurs frustrated by drug’s gray legal status
The impact of the Mexico Supreme Court's recent falls far short of the broad legalization advocates have long demanded.
Mexico’s president admits protections for journalists ineffective after recent murder
A journalist was gunned down Thursday in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
U.S. court will hear Mexican lawsuit against gun manufacturers
The Mexican government claims the practices of several U.S. gunmakers have allowed the illegal flow of weapons to drug cartels.
Mexican official: Border restrictions unlikely to ease over ‘short term’
Foreign secretary throws cold water on the prospect of northbound border crossing restrictions easing soon.
Incoming Sonoran governor proposes bigger state role in violence hotspots
Alfonso Durazo promises to significantly increase the number of state police in Sonora.
Top Mexican official says loosening of border restrictions unlikely this month
Foreign secretary cites surge in coronavirus cases on both sides of the border.
Poverty in Mexico rose to nearly half the country in 2020
Nearly 20 percent are experiencing extreme poverty, according to new data.
Rocky Point implements new COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise
Leaders announced they are reducing hours and capacity at some local establishments.
Mexico sues U.S. gun manufacturers for negligence, fueling violence
Mexican government has blamed gun makers, lax U.S. gun regulations for country’s soaring violence
Mexican tomato importers worry rule interpretation could raise prices
"This might add up to 20% to 25% of the Nogales shipping cost of tomatoes," industry group says
COVID-19 top cause of death in Sonora in 2020
Virus was the cause of more than 6,000 deaths in the state
Sonorans elect former Mexican security secretary as governor
Analysis on the results from KJZZ's Kendal Blust
Candidates targeted ahead of Mexico’s midterm elections
How the results could impact the country's relations with the U.S. and Arizona.
Governors of Arizona and Sonora meet officially for final time
Lorraine Rivera spoke to both governors about how the two states have collaborated in recent years.
