NPR People: Jason Beaubien http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100218&ft=1&f=2100218 Jason Beaubien is NPR's Mexico City Correspondent. In his current job, he covers Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:32:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Jason Beaubien http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100218&ft=1&f=2100218 yes New Perils In Mexico For U.S.-Bound Migrants The U.S. economic downturn and tighter border security has not deterred migrants from Central America seeking to enter the United States. But they are being abused in new and alarming ways. Tens of thousands of them are robbed, kidnapped and even killed attempting to cross Mexico. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114204766&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114204766&ft=1&f=2100218 The U.S. economic downturn and tighter border security has not deterred migrants from Central America seeking to enter the United States. But they are being abused in new and alarming ways. Tens of thousands of them are robbed, kidnapped and even killed attempting to cross Mexico. 300 no The U.S. economic downturn and tighter border security has not deterred migrants from Central America seeking to enter the United States. But they are being abused in new and alarming ways. Tens of thousands of them are robbed, kidnapped and even killed attempting to cross Mexico.

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]]> Mexico's Drug Violence Gives Rise To Vigilantism Frustration among Mexicans over President Felipe Calderon's inability to stem drug violence is spawning acts of vigilantism. Local officials and average citizens are taking it upon themselves to stop the violence in their neighborhoods. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120422640&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120422640&ft=1&f=2100218 Frustration among Mexicans over President Felipe Calderon's inability to stem drug violence is spawning acts of vigilantism. Local officials and average citizens are taking it upon themselves to stop the violence in their neighborhoods. 191 no Frustration among Mexicans over President Felipe Calderon's inability to stem drug violence is spawning acts of vigilantism. Local officials and average citizens are taking it upon themselves to stop the violence in their neighborhoods.

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]]> Pain Of Global Downturn Persists In Mexico In a country where nearly half the population already lived below the poverty line, the worldwide recession has slashed all of Mexico's largest sources of revenue. Despite recovery elsewhere, the Mexican economy is shrinking at its fastest pace since the Great Depression. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114321374&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114321374&ft=1&f=2100218 In a country where nearly half the population already lived below the poverty line, the worldwide recession has slashed all of Mexico's largest sources of revenue. Despite recovery elsewhere, the Mexican economy is shrinking at its fastest pace since the Great Depression. 268 no In a country where nearly half the population already lived below the poverty line, the worldwide recession has slashed all of Mexico's largest sources of revenue. Despite recovery elsewhere, the Mexican economy is shrinking at its fastest pace since the Great Depression.

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]]> More Hondurans Leaving Their Country To Find Work The political crisis in the central American nation of Honduras is affecting the entire region. Most international aid to Honduras has been suspended and the country's borders have been intermittently shut since the June coup. Officials who work with migrants in southern Mexico say the turmoil is pushing more and more Hondurans to emigrate. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114156755&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114156755&ft=1&f=2100218 The political crisis in the central American nation of Honduras is affecting the entire region. Most international aid to Honduras has been suspended and the country's borders have been intermittently shut since the June coup. Officials who work with migrants in southern Mexico say the turmoil is pushing more and more Hondurans to emigrate. 179 no The political crisis in the central American nation of Honduras is affecting the entire region. Most international aid to Honduras has been suspended and the country's borders have been intermittently shut since the June coup. Officials who work with migrants in southern Mexico say the turmoil is pushing more and more Hondurans to emigrate.

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]]> In Mexico, An Eritrean Man Sets His Sights On U.S. Despite the economic downturn and diminishing job opportunities in the United States, impoverished people from around the globe continue to try to make the trek here. One man on Mexico's southern border has spent two years moving from his home country, the African nation of Eritrea, to the edge of Mexico. His ultimate goal? Washington, D.C. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114136850&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114136850&ft=1&f=2100218 Despite the economic downturn and diminishing job opportunities in the United States, impoverished people from around the globe continue to try to make the trek here. One man on Mexico's southern border has spent two years moving from his home country, the African nation of Eritrea, to the edge of Mexico. His ultimate goal? Washington, D.C. 343 no Despite the economic downturn and diminishing job opportunities in the United States, impoverished people from around the globe continue to try to make the trek here. One man on Mexico's southern border has spent two years moving from his home country, the African nation of Eritrea, to the edge of Mexico. His ultimate goal? Washington, D.C.

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]]> Endangered Sea Turtles Return To Mexico's Beaches Prized for their meat, shells, skins and eggs, Olive Ridley turtles were harvested to the brink of extinction in Mexico during the 1970s and '80s. But thanks to a government ban on their slaughter, about 1 million of the sea turtles now nest on three beaches in Oaxaca. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113880660&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113880660&ft=1&f=2100218 Prized for their meat, shells, skins and eggs, Olive Ridley turtles were harvested to the brink of extinction in Mexico during the 1970s and '80s. But thanks to a government ban on their slaughter, about 1 million of the sea turtles now nest on three beaches in Oaxaca. 247 no Prized for their meat, shells, skins and eggs, Olive Ridley turtles were harvested to the brink of extinction in Mexico during the 1970s and '80s. But thanks to a government ban on their slaughter, about 1 million of the sea turtles now nest on three beaches in Oaxaca.

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]]> Mexico's President Seizes State-Run Electric Co. Mexican President Felipe Calderon has seized the state-run electricity company in the capital and fired some 50,000 unionized workers. Calderon says the utility was inefficient and corrupt, and a drain on the national treasury. Labor leaders say he's playing with fire. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113742183&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113742183&ft=1&f=2100218 Mexican President Felipe Calderon has seized the state-run electricity company in the capital and fired some 50,000 unionized workers. Calderon says the utility was inefficient and corrupt, and a drain on the national treasury. Labor leaders say he's playing with fire. 173 no Mexican President Felipe Calderon has seized the state-run electricity company in the capital and fired some 50,000 unionized workers. Calderon says the utility was inefficient and corrupt, and a drain on the national treasury. Labor leaders say he's playing with fire.

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]]> Rich Vs. Poor At Root Of Honduran Political Crisis In Honduras, a protracted presidential standoff is highlighting the deep divisions in the country's society. Supporters say deposed President Manuel Zelaya is being punished for snubbing the elite and championing the poor; critics say he acted unconstitutionally. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113504873&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113504873&ft=1&f=2100218 In Honduras, a protracted presidential standoff is highlighting the deep divisions in the country's society. Supporters say deposed President Manuel Zelaya is being punished for snubbing the elite and championing the poor; critics say he acted unconstitutionally. 352 no In Honduras, a protracted presidential standoff is highlighting the deep divisions in the country's society. Supporters say deposed President Manuel Zelaya is being punished for snubbing the elite and championing the poor; critics say he acted unconstitutionally.

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]]> Mexico's 'La Familia' Cartel Mixes Spiritualism, Crime The Mexican government's war against drug cartels over the past three years has claimed more than 11,000 lives, snared thousands of alleged criminals and brought down scores of politicians. One of the newer cartels being pursued by President Felipe Calderon's administration is La Familia, a group that mixes politics, spiritualism and violence. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113350636&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113350636&ft=1&f=2100218 The Mexican government's war against drug cartels over the past three years has claimed more than 11,000 lives, snared thousands of alleged criminals and brought down scores of politicians. One of the newer cartels being pursued by President Felipe Calderon's administration is La Familia, a group that mixes politics, spiritualism and violence. 467 no The Mexican government's war against drug cartels over the past three years has claimed more than 11,000 lives, snared thousands of alleged criminals and brought down scores of politicians. One of the newer cartels being pursued by President Felipe Calderon's administration is La Familia, a group that mixes politics, spiritualism and violence.

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]]> Honduras Cracks Down On Zelaya Supporters Honduras' acting government raided two media outlets loyal to ousted President Manuel Zelaya hours after issuing an emergency decree allowing authorities to close media deemed a threat. It is the latest development in the political saga pitting Zelaya, who sneaked back into the country three months after being ousted at gunpoint, and de facto President Roberto Micheletti. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113284052&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113284052&ft=1&f=2100218 Honduras' acting government raided two media outlets loyal to ousted President Manuel Zelaya hours after issuing an emergency decree allowing authorities to close media deemed a threat. It is the latest development in the political saga pitting Zelaya, who sneaked back into the country three months after being ousted at gunpoint, and de facto President Roberto Micheletti. 243 no Honduras' acting government raided two media outlets loyal to ousted President Manuel Zelaya hours after issuing an emergency decree allowing authorities to close media deemed a threat. It is the latest development in the political saga pitting Zelaya, who sneaked back into the country three months after being ousted at gunpoint, and de facto President Roberto Micheletti.

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]]> Honduras Restricts Liberties To Prevent Rebellion There's been a crackdown on civil rights in Honduras, following calls for a revolution by ousted President Manuel Zelaya. The government order will let authorities arrest people without warrants and ban any "unauthorized" public meetings. Zelaya was ousted by the military in June. He has since returned to Honduras but is holed up at the Brazilian embassy. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113265281&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113265281&ft=1&f=2100218 There's been a crackdown on civil rights in Honduras, following calls for a revolution by ousted President Manuel Zelaya. The government order will let authorities arrest people without warrants and ban any "unauthorized" public meetings. Zelaya was ousted by the military in June. He has since returned to Honduras but is holed up at the Brazilian embassy. 287 no There's been a crackdown on civil rights in Honduras, following calls for a revolution by ousted President Manuel Zelaya. The government order will let authorities arrest people without warrants and ban any "unauthorized" public meetings. Zelaya was ousted by the military in June. He has since returned to Honduras but is holed up at the Brazilian embassy.

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]]> Hondurans Stage Dueling Presidential Protests Thousands of protesters took to the streets Thursday in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa to hold demonstrations in support of the two men who have laid claim to the nation's presidency. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113170779&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113170779&ft=1&f=2100218 Thousands of protesters took to the streets Thursday in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa to hold demonstrations in support of the two men who have laid claim to the nation's presidency. 222 no Thousands of protesters took to the streets Thursday in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa to hold demonstrations in support of the two men who have laid claim to the nation's presidency.

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]]> Deposed Honduran President Holed Up In Embassy Brazil's government has asked the U.N. Security Council to convene an emergency meeting to take up the crisis in Honduras. Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya has taken refuge in Brazil's embassy. Zelaya was ousted in a June coup but slipped back into Honduras on Monday. His return ignited street battles in the capital Tegucigalpa and a curfew was imposed. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113107188&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113107188&ft=1&f=2100218 Brazil's government has asked the U.N. Security Council to convene an emergency meeting to take up the crisis in Honduras. Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya has taken refuge in Brazil's embassy. Zelaya was ousted in a June coup but slipped back into Honduras on Monday. His return ignited street battles in the capital Tegucigalpa and a curfew was imposed. 236 no Brazil's government has asked the U.N. Security Council to convene an emergency meeting to take up the crisis in Honduras. Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya has taken refuge in Brazil's embassy. Zelaya was ousted in a June coup but slipped back into Honduras on Monday. His return ignited street battles in the capital Tegucigalpa and a curfew was imposed.

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]]> Ousted President Returns To Honduras Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya made a dramatic return Monday to the country's capital. Zelaya took shelter from arrest at Brazil's embassy, and called for talks with the leaders who ousted him from power. Zelaya was flown out of the country on June 28. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113044886&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113044886&ft=1&f=2100218 Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya made a dramatic return Monday to the country's capital. Zelaya took shelter from arrest at Brazil's embassy, and called for talks with the leaders who ousted him from power. Zelaya was flown out of the country on June 28. 256 no Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya made a dramatic return Monday to the country's capital. Zelaya took shelter from arrest at Brazil's embassy, and called for talks with the leaders who ousted him from power. Zelaya was flown out of the country on June 28.

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]]> Leadership Standoff Leaves Honduras In Limbo Honduras continues to rebuff international demands that it reinstate deposed President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted in a coup in June. The impoverished nation was already hard hit by the global financial crisis. Now, it's also losing hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign aid. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112882818&ft=1&f=2100218 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112882818&ft=1&f=2100218 Honduras continues to rebuff international demands that it reinstate deposed President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted in a coup in June. The impoverished nation was already hard hit by the global financial crisis. Now, it's also losing hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign aid. 341 no Honduras continues to rebuff international demands that it reinstate deposed President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted in a coup in June. The impoverished nation was already hard hit by the global financial crisis. Now, it's also losing hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign aid.

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