Nov 12, 2019

Tensions on the southern borders

Raftsmen help Guatemalans cross the Suchiate towards Mexico, where they buy goods with higher quality and lower prices. Rodrigo Cervantes for Marketplace

More and more Americans can't afford their medications. Google moves into the medical data business. U.S. immigration policies hit the Mexico-Guatemala border.

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Poll reveals extent of the health care affordability crisis

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Nov 12, 2019

Close to a third of U.S. adults can’t cover a $500 medical bill.

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U.S. migration policies hit the Mexico-Guatemala border

by Rodrigo Cervantes

Nov 12, 2019

Tensions between the U.S. and Mexico regarding migration have also hit hard on the borders, not only between both nations, but also between Mexico and Guatemala.

Raftsmen help Guatemalans cross the Suchiate towards Mexico, where they buy goods with higher quality and lower prices.

Rodrigo Cervantes for Marketplace

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