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Swift's meat-plant employees questioned
Dan Grech Sep 1, 2007
U.S. immigration officials raided six meatpacking plants owned by Swift & Co. today — surprising since Swift is in a voluntary pilot program aimed at rooting out undocumented workers. Dan Grech reports.
Mexico's housing market is on the rise
Sep 1, 2007
America's housing market may be slumping but across the border in Mexico houses are going up in record numbers. The folks fueling the market have one foot in each country and benefit from new credit opportunities. Laura Belous reports.
Mexico contemplates new sin taxes
Dan Grech Sep 1, 2007
Production at Mexico's main oil field is down 15 percent this year alone and that's left world's No. 5 oil producer looking for new ways to raise money. Dan Grech reports.
Calderón takes office
Sep 1, 2007
Mexican President Felipe Calderón is being sworn in today — and inheriting a slowing Mexican economy. Franc Contreras looks at the challenges he faces.
Sweet sounds of comercio
Sep 1, 2007
Jordana Gustafson introduces us to the unique sounds of commerce in the city of Puebla, Mexico.
Calderon goes to Washington
Dan Grech Sep 1, 2007
Mexico's President-elect is scheduled to meet with President Bush at the White House today. Calderon doesn't take office until December 1, but the leaders certainly have plenty to talk about. Dan Grech reports.
Sour lemons
Rachel Dornhelm Sep 1, 2007
U.S. trade officials today launch an investigation into alleged dumping of lemons from Argentina and Mexico into American markets. Rachel Dornhelm reports.
Day of the Dead profits to be made
Rachel Dornhelm Sep 1, 2007
Today is the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead. It's is growing in popularity in the U.S. and that's sparking a brisk retail trade on the Internet. Rachel Dornhelm reports.
Storms pummel Mexico tourism
Dan Grech Sep 1, 2007
Tropical Storm Paul is expected to come ashore near Mazatlan today. It'll be the third major storm to batter Mexico's Pacific coast in almost two months. Dan Grech tallies the economic impact.
Telmex coming over the border
Ashley Milne-Tyte Sep 1, 2007
Mexican phone giant Telmex is expected today to announce the purchase of a group of Spanish-language phone directories based in the U.S. It could be a very smart move, Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
