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Mexico eyes next export: Wind energy
In the Mexican state of Baja California, the government and international corporations want to build wind farms that could generate enough electricity to power homes in the United States while boosting the state's economy. Sam Eaton reports. (11/19/2009)
Expat Mexicans help folks back home
The money that Mexican migrant workers in the U.S. send back home can make a big difference to their communities. Franc Contreras reports from Michoacan on how migrant dollars are helping improve the local landscape. (10/12/2009)
BP weighs profits of deep sea oil
BP announced a giant discovery deep in the Gulf of Mexico. But determining the value of the oil will be tricky because it lies under more than 4,000 feet of water and another 35,000 feet under the ocean floor. Sam Eaton reports. (09/02/2009)
Cement giant chips away at debt
Mexican cement maker Cemex went from operating one small plant to becoming a multinational success story. But huge growth came at a high price, and the company is now trying to refinance $15 billion of debt. Dan Grech reports. (08/10/2009)
U.S. neighbors fret over protectionism
President Obama is meeting with his Canadian and Mexican counterparts, and high on the agenda will be protectionism. Alisa Roth reports our neighbors are worried the U.S. may be violating the spirit of NAFTA. (08/10/2009)
Obama to address U.S.-Mexico truck tiff
President Obama is headed to Guadalajara, Mex. to speak with his counterparts in Canada and Mexico about the recovery of the auto industry. One topic of discussion, and a particular sore spot, is the issue of cross-border trucking. Dan Grech reports. (08/07/2009)
Rich Mexicans move north of the border
Drug-related violence in Mexico has prompted some people to flee. Many well-to-do families are leaving their homes and businesses behind, and starting all over in America. Ruxandra Guidi reports. (06/24/2009)
Migrants ride out recession stateside
With the U.S. in a deep recession, Mexico has been preparing for an influx of returning migrants. But there hasn't been one. Dan Grech reports many Mexican migrants still prefer to ride out the economic storm in the states. (06/15/2009)
The battle of the telenovelas
Televisa and Univision are battling over who gets to distribute Televisa's popular telenovelas online. Millions in digital ad revenue could be at stake in the dispute. Dan Grech reports what each company has to lose. (06/09/2009)
Mexican dream tied to American Dream
Mexico sends more immigrants to the United States than any other country. But stricter border enforcement and fewer jobs in the U.S. are tarnishing its allure. Former Mexican Foreign Secretary Jorge Castaneda talks with Bill Radke about the consequences. (05/15/2009)
