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Alfredo Corchado was born in Durango, Mexico and, grew up in California and Texas. He is a 1987 graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College. He is a 2009 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. Mr. Corchado has worked for the Dallas Morning News since 1994. As Mexico Bureau Chief, he covers U.S. policy in Latin America, with a special focus on Mexico. Mr. Corchado has also worked for The News in Cuba and Washington. Before joining The News, Mr. Corchado worked for Public Radio, the Ogden Standard-Examiner in Utah, El Paso Herald-Post and The Wall Street Journal.
Through her reporting and activism, Mexican journalist Marcela Turati, recipient of the 2013 Lyons Award, is giving voice to those who lack political power and access to the media. Marcela Turati tried to hide her tears, but the rainy season was still weeks away and teardrops were hard to disguise. As I approached her, she quickly turned her face, trying to hide her pain. But it was too late. It was May 2011.
Juárez, the war-ravaged border town, welcomes back Juan Gabriel, and hope
CIUDAD JUAREZ – This city, along with its prodigal son, the mega-star known as Juan Gabriel, has seen better days—we all have. The world-renowned singer with the thinning, dyed hair, wrinkles, and a few too many pounds walked forcefully on stage. Never mind that his voice was a bit raspy, his steps a bit wobbly. There he was, in full splendor, dressed in white with brown and green trimmings. Like Juárez, he was still standing.