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Mónica Ortiz Uribe

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Mónica Ortiz Uribe is a public radio reporter based along the U.S./Mexico border. She lives andworks in her hometown of El Paso, Texas as a correspondent for KJZZ in Phoenix. Mónica covers immigration, drug violence and international trade among other subjects. 
Migrants from Central America are seen escorted by US. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials after crossing the border from Mexico to surrender to the officials in El Paso, Texas in this pictured taken from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Immigration
In El Paso, a border city grows uneasy over shutdown
A man wearing a Santa Claus costume arrives in a pickup truck in El Paso, Texas.
Immigration
In this Texas border town, Santa patrols on Christmas
The vaquita marina is a critically endangered porpoise species that lives only in the northern part of the Gulf of California. Scientists believe the population may be down to just 30 animals.
Environment
Adios, vaquita marina? Mexico’s ‘little sea cow’ is being pushed to the edge of extinction.
Mexican singer Juan Gabriel performs at the 10th annual Latin Grammy awards in Las Vegas, Nevada November 5, 2009.
Culture
Border fans mourn loss of Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel
Astronomer Al Grauer and his wife Annie were instrumental in getting a dark sky sanctuary designation for the Cosmic Campground in New Mexico. The recognition came from the International Dark Sky Association.
Science
A place where the stars are so bright you can see your shadow by starlight
Mexico is changing its justice system
Justice
Mexico’s justice system gets an extreme makeover
Romayne Wheeler's Steinway & Sons grand piano was transported from the city of Guadalajara and now sits inside his home on the edge of a cliff in the Sierra Tarahumara.
Music
This Mexican canyon is alive with the sound of music
Brenda Estrada
Business
Workers in Mexico’s border factories say they can barely survive, so they’re turning to unions
Chef Thierry Marceaux at his restaurant in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Culture
This French chef says Katrina changed his life, perhaps for the better
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Economics
How returning home to Mexico gets complicated after years in the US
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Justice
Sending the Texas National Guard to the border might be money poorly spent
Children practice tae kwon do at an after school program in Cuidad Juárez, funded by the Merida Initiative.
Business, Economics and Jobs
How do you fight organized crime in Mexico? With small business loans and after-school programs
In the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juárez, children visit the new Los Soles study center in the city’s outskirts.
Conflict & Justice
The children of Mexico’s drug violence have a tiny haven in Cuidad Juárez
A grandson hugs his grandfather after both were apprehended by Border Patrol in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo: Mónica Ortiz Uribe)
Conflict & Justice
As Illegal Crossings Rise in Texas, a Cat-and-Mouse Game With Border Patrol Intensifies
An immigrant ID card from the 1920s and 30s for Rosaura Piñera, who later became a US citizen at age 100.
Conflict & Justice
How amnesty gave a 100-year-old woman a new life in the US
Global Politics
Helping Mexico’s Undocumented People
Arts, Culture & Media
Mexico Election: The Vote in Ciudad Juarez
Global Politics
2012 Election: Latino Vote up for Grabs
Lifestyle & Belief
How to Survive the Drug War in Ciudad Juárez
Lifestyle & Belief
The Return of Nightlife in Juarez
Lifestyle & Belief
Mexican City Fighting to Restore its Image
Conflict & Justice
Change Begins at Home for Mexico Police Chief
Global Politics
Gun smuggling case in New Mexico
Lifestyle & Belief
Artist’s work reflects Juarez drug violence
Conflict & Justice
The holidays in Ju-rez
Conflict & Justice
Disappearances in Ju-rez
Conflict & Justice
US guest worker rights
Arts, Culture & Media
Juan Gabriel’s music school
Conflict & Justice
Dangerous Mexican city
Global Politics
Hopeless in Juarez
Conflict & Justice
Asylum rules to change
Global Politics
Mexican towns suffer from drug war
Conflict & Justice
Fearful Mexicans flee deadly city
Conflict & Justice
Mexico revamps court system