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Mexico grants political asylum to Evo Morales

November 13, 2019
English October 18, 2019

Breaking News: El Chapo’s son captured and freed

Mexican government captures and releases Ovidio Guzman, son of the jailed former drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, after a fierce battle with gunmen. The capture of…

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English October 1, 2019

Legendary Mexican singer Jose Jose dead at 71

Iconic Mexican singer Jose Jose known to many as ‘el principe de la cancion’ or ‘the prince of song’ passed away over the weekend. As Valeria Leon…

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Mexico’s first cafe run by young adults with Down Syndrome

October 1, 2019
English September 27, 2019

Families still seek answers on 5th anniversary of 43 students disappearing

Five years ago today, 43 students from a teacher’s college in Mexico disappeared. Families of the missing students are still living in anguish, unsure of what happened…

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English September 2, 2019

Lopez Obrador first State of the Union address

It is his first State of the Union speech and Mexico’s President is celebrating an agreement with the United States. Lopez Obrador’s government reached a deal with…

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Women across Mexico demand justice

August 17, 2019
English August 17, 2019

The “Glitter protests” a symbol of feminist activism

Hundreds of women embark on protest in Mexico city after accusations surface that police officers raped two teenagers. These demonstrations have become known as the “glitter protests” after…

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English July 19, 2019

Mexico residents unhappy with flux of migrants

Mexicans have begun to express their concern and dissatisfaction with the growing number of Central American migrants moving through their country. “I spoke to a migrant who…

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More women enrolling in self-defense courses

July 17, 2019
English July 4, 2019

Central American Migrants take riskier routes

After striking a deal with the US government to prevent bruising tariffs, Mexico has tightened border controls. As a result, citizens of Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador heading to America are taking…

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English July 1, 2019

AMLO’s first anniversary in power

It’s been a year since Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was elected President, and seven months since he took office. He launched two of his signature programs: scholarships for…

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Mexican soap opera star died following a years-long battle with cancer

June 14, 2019
English June 13, 2019

Mexico tightens borders to stave off US tariffs

The tense negotiations between Mexico and the US on the issue of tariffs still haven’t come to an end. Both governments have agreed to review an upcoming…

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English June 11, 2019

Mexico-based mega church has a history of sex abuse against children

50-year-old Naasón García became the head of the Mexico-based “The Light of the World” church in 2015, when he was named the Apostle of Jesus Christ.  “The Apostle”…

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Ancient Ball Game makes a comeback in Mexico

June 2, 2019
English May 29, 2019

Francisco Romero became the third reporter killed in Playa del Carmen

Being a journalist in Playa del Carmen is a high-risk affair. Authorities couldn’t ensure Francisco Romero’s safety. He was one of the most followed reporters but also,…

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Video May 12, 2019

People near an active volcano in Mexico are under the protection of ‘El Tiempero’

In Mexico, residents near a famous active volcano say they are not worried about the dangers of an unexpected eruption because among them lives ‘El Tiempero’ or…

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Families of the disappeared take to the streets

May 12, 2019
English May 1, 2019

Aztec influence is more present than ever in Mexican cuisine

Edible insects are part of the rare array of gastronomy delicacies in Mexican Cuisine. There are more than 500 species in the country, which pre-Hispanic cultures used…

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English April 18, 2019

A Mexican wrestling star went from the ring to the kitchen

A retired Mexican wrestling star’s foray into the world of gastronomy in the working-class neighborhood “Doctores” and has become all the rage among the country’s young wrestlers. …

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Tijuana ranked as the most violent city in the world

March 29, 2019
English March 27, 2019

Humanitarian Crisis at the Border: The challenges for migrant mothers and their children

Immigration officers are particularly hard on women traveling alone with their children. Women and children are the ones who suffer the most in these caravans. But what drives…

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English March 9, 2019

Women in Mexico fight against large gender employment gaps

More women are starting their own businesses in Mexico, that has one of the largest gender employment gaps in the world. Female participation in the workforce grew…

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Mexico Disarmament: Gun buy-back programme aims to cut violence

March 1, 2019
English February 18, 2019

Latinx Law Conference at Harvard Law School

I appreciate and am honored by the opportunity to be at the Latinx Law Conference. As a Mexican journalist, who’s covered migration issues for over 10…

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English February 1, 2019

Latest group of migrants from Central American proceed walk to US border

A migrant caravan group continues its trek towards the Unites States border. Around 2,400 migrants left a city shelter to begin the journey from the Mexican capital…

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“Little L.A.” the community of Mexican Deportees

January 16, 2019
English December 21, 2018

Migrants to wait in Mexico while US asylum requests processed

Mexico’s willingness to accept US asylum seekers is causing concern among officials in Mexican border cities who are already struggling to deal with thousands of Central American…

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Columna de opinión December 3, 2019

Soy periodista en un país donde nos asesinan

En México, 13 periodistas han sido asesinados en lo que va del 2019. En promedio, un comunicador muere cada mes en situaciones trágicas. Hacer periodismo en México se…

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  • ABOUT
    Valeria León inició su carrera como periodista en Argentina, continuó sus estudios en Salzburgo. Concluyó la Licenciatura en la Ibero, donde fundó la revista universitaria “Adrede, Periodismo a propósito”. Trabajó en el periódico El Universal y en Canal 40. Como reportera, en Reforma y publicó la exclusiva de la primer demanda ganada en México contra un hospital privado por negligencia médica. Estudió la Maestría en el CIDE y se tituló con la tesis: “México en la Prensa Internacional”. Desde 2015, produce contenidos de televisión para cadenas internacionales. Fue columnista semanal en el Huffington Post en donde dos de sus textos fueron los más leídos en 2018. Escribe reportajes de investigación en Newsweek.
  • CAREER

    Valeria Leon is a writer and broadcast journalist whose work focuses on migration, social issues and human rights. She has covered Mexico and Central America for Newsweek, The Huffington Post and Bloomberg, among others. She has also produced several news stories for international media outlets. Recently, she followed the migrant caravans’ journey through Mexico for the English-language Turkish news channel TRT World  and FusionTv. She has produced documentaries in Latin America, including the award-winning documentary “Tupamaro” about the armed vigilante groups in Venezuela.  She received a BA in Journalism and an MA in Public Affairs.

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