James Fredrick

Albino Quiroz Sandoval is seen at age 10 (bottom right) with relatives including his parents and brother. Now in his 70s, he has been missing for more than a year.

Last Year, A Retired Mexican Schoolteacher Vanished. His Family Still Seeks Answers

James Fredrick

Albino Quiroz Sandoval left home to go shopping last year and never returned. A man has been arrested, but most crimes in Mexico go unpunished. More than 37,000 people have gone missing since 2007.

A Mexican soldier piles poppies for incineration near the town of Tlacotepec, in Guerrero state, Mexico. The army says it slashes and burns poppy when fields are too difficult to access by helicopter or when it wants to protect fruits and vegetables growing nearby.

On The Hunt For Poppies In Mexico — America's Biggest Heroin Supplier

James Fredrick

As the heroin business booms, driven by U.S. demand, Guerrero has been one of Mexico's most violent states. The Mexican army is demonstrating efforts to eradicate the flowering crop at the source.

In Mexico, Armed Men Force Thousands Of People Out Of Chiapas

James Fredrick

Violent unrest in the Mexican state of Chiapas has displaced thousands of indigenous people, and concern is growing about a possible humanitarian crisis.

Quick Building Demolitions Raise Questions In Mexico

James Fredrick

While safety concerns may have led to some of the quick demolitions, some residents fear developers and city officials are trying to destroy evidence of shoddy building and lax government oversight.

News Brief: Mexico Earthquake, Hurricane Maria, New GOP Health Care Effort

James Fredrick

More than 200 people were killed in an earthquake in Mexico. Also, Molly Hennessy-Fiske of the LA Times is in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria nears and the GOP is again trying to overhaul health care.

Helping Wheelchair Users Navigate Mexico City's Hectic Streets And Sidewalks

James Fredrick

Mexico City can be unfriendly terrain for those in a wheelchair. But a new program aims to help them better navigate the city's bad traffic, broken pavement and oblivious pedestrians.