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Border closure

Posted inCulture

Border travel restrictions were ‘a nightmare’ for some Juárez-based artists and musicians

Avatar photo by René Kladzyk November 17, 2021July 7, 2022

Paulina Reza boarded a flight from Ciudad Juárez to El Paso in spring 2020. She flew from Ciudad Juárez to Mexico City, to Los Angeles, to Houston, and finally to El Paso, all so that she could work on music in person with her band. Like other Juárez-based artists and musicians, Reza was affected by […]

Posted inBusiness & Economy

After almost 2 years apart, El Paso and Juárez prepare to be reunited

Avatar photo by Angela Kocherga November 2, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inBusiness & Economy

As pandemic border restrictions stopped Mexicans from visiting family in U.S., American tourists crossed freely into Mexico

Avatar photo by Puente News Collaborative October 19, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inBusiness & Economy

El Paso reaps higher sales tax revenue during pandemic, despite border closure

Avatar photo by Puente News Collaborative August 9, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inGovernment

El Paso officials hope maquiladora vaccination effort leads to border reopening

Avatar photo by Molly Smith July 6, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inEducation

Juárez parents get to celebrate UTEP commencement, thanks to brief window in travel restrictions

Avatar photo by Puente News Collaborative May 20, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inEducation

CBP to allow Mexican parents of UTEP graduates to cross border for commencement

Avatar photo by Jewél Jackson May 5, 2021July 7, 2022
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COVID-19 restrictions cause financial freefall for South El Paso shops

Avatar photo by Puente News Collaborative April 1, 2021July 7, 2022
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