Remittances to Mexico break monthly record In May
Mexicans abroad sent $3.2 million to their home country, 1.5% more than the previous year.
Mexican tomato imports still up after duties were imposed
Import weights in Nogales have increased year-over-year for two months in a row, though opponents warn higher prices are yet to come.
Addressing Tucson's housing challenges
Three local housing groups discuss today's housing challenges and ideas to help solve them.
Arizona, Sonora ink nonbinding deal to draw more filmmakers
Officials hope the region will compete with other world film destinations.
World Refugee Day in Tucson
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The youth photography program, Parks in Focus. And The Southwest Fair Housing Council observes the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.
Mexico invests in trees in El Salvador to fight migration crisis
The strategy involves creating new employment opportunities in Central American countries.
Affordable Tucson homes in short supply
Condo and townhome buyers have seen prices spike.
Pima Community College to offer self-driving truck courses
Those completing the course may get priority for TuSimple autonomous vehicle jobs.
Sigh of relief for border businesses after Mexico tariff threat
Last year, $14.5 billion in imports from Mexico passed through the Nogales commercial port alone.
In Mexico, exporters already adjusting to threats of US tariffs
Trump’s threats have changed the political agenda the country, where at least 85% of exports go to the U.S.
Economist: Tariffs ineffective as a political strategy
A discussion with UA economist George Hammond.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce speaks out against Mexican tariff threat
The group says Arizona consumers could see expenses go up.
Southern Arizona companies impacted by tariffs on Chinese trade
Both companies say their bottom lines have been affected.
Poor Americans likely to be hit hardest by new US tariffs
Tariffs on Mexico would be especially tough on Arizona, an expected battleground state in 2020.
PCC gets money to double its aviation tech program
The Arizona Legislature approved $15 million to expand the program, the first state money since cutting community college funding four years ago.
