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U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl in the Arizona Public Media studios, Oct. 23, 2018.

Jon Kyl to Leave Senate at the End of the Year

The announcement forces another appointment from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.
Marcelo Ebrard is Mexico's secretary of foreign affairs and former mayor of Mexico City.

Mexico to Pump $30B Into Central America to Slow Migration

The development plan would benefit Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
A flag flies by the dome of the U.S. Capitol.

Arizona Congressional Members Flake, McSally Say Goodbye

Sen. Jeff Flake and Rep. Martha McSally delivered farewell addresses Thursday.
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus, March 2017.

TPD Chief Magnus Testifies Before Senate Committee

Tucson's police chief talked about community policing near the border.
Ann Kirkpatrick speaks at the Democratic watch party in Pima County, Nov. 6, 2018.

Incoming Rep Kirkpatrick Promises a 'No' to Trump's Border Wall

The incoming Democrat says she'll oppose any immigration bill that includes a border wall.
Late-afternoon shadows crawl toward Lake Powell, April 2018.

US States to Meet at Deadline on Colorado River Drought Plan

Arizona has been the holdout as the clock ticks on striking a deal for a contingency plan.
An image showing countries in the so-called Northern Triangle, adapted from a Centers for Disease Control map.

Report: Impact Of Deportee Reintegration Efforts Is Unclear

Successful reintegration is a key part of a broader goal to cut illegal immigration by improving conditions there.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador greets supporters.

Understanding the Approach of Mexico's New President

A discussion about early stances on issues of trade and immigration.
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Mexico City’s first elected female mayor, holds up a hand with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as Mexico City Congress President José de Jesús Martín del Campo looks on.

Mexico City Swears In its First Elected Female Mayor

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is an environmental engineer and former head of a Mexico City borough.
Walking down the road near the Bear Canyon Trail in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, February 2018.

National Forest Offices Closed, Recreation Sites Open on Wednesday

All federal offices will be closed on Dec. 5th for a national day of mourning.
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he'll push for anti-poverty programs in meeting with members of the U.S. Cabinet.

Arizona, Phoenix Leadership to Join Mexican Presidential Inauguration

Delegations from the state and capital are heading to Mexico City for the inauguration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Saturday.
A flag flies by the dome of the U.S. Capitol.

House Passes Bill to Boost Cross-Border Academic Collaboration

The legislation encourages U.S.-Mexico academics and business.
The international line between Mexico and the U.S. ends at the Pacific Ocean, with Tijuana on the left.

Mexico Requests US Investigation Into Use of Tear Gas at Border

The diplomatic note expressed concerns after U.S. agents launched tear gas at the border in the San Diego-Tijuana region.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Field Office Director Henry Lucero sits for an interview with Lorraine Rivera at ICE headquarters in Phoenix on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.

Asylum-Seeking Women Targeted by Smugglers

Single women with children are often forced to take in an unkown male to get into the U.S.
Then Arizona Sen. Katie Hobbs, in 2016.

Arizona's Future Secretary of State Vows to be Nonpartisan

Democrat Katie Hobbs claimed victory over Republican Steve Gaynor in close race.

City of Tucson Shuts Down Homeless Camp

Cites health code violations and illegal use of property

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