Maquiladoras Established
Mexico 1960s
Synopsis
Also known as "in-bond" plants or "twin" plants, maquiladoras are assembly plants in Mexico. Most of the maquiladoras are fou...
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Employees at Mexico's largest copper mine are exposed to dangerous levels of mineral dust and acid mist, according to a report released Monday by the union whose strike has idled the mine since Jul...
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Stepped-up inspections at the Canadian and Mexican borders have led to lines nearly as long as they were after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.The longer lines of people driving into the United Stat...
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