Mónica Ortiz Uribe
Mónica Ortiz Uribe is a public radio reporter based along the U.S./Mexico border. She lives andworks in her hometown of El Paso, Texas as a correspondent for KJZZ in Phoenix. Mónica covers immigration, drug violence and international trade among other subjects.
Recent Stories
Environment
PRI's The World
April 12, 2017
The world's smallest porpoise species has been brought to the edge of extinction by illegal fishing in Mexico. And it's not even the porpoise itself that fishermen are after.
Culture
PRI's The World
September 02, 2016
His admirers held red roses and sang a karaoke version of "Amor Eterno," a ballad by Gabriel that's often played at Mexican funerals.
Science
PRI's The World
August 01, 2016
A remote campground in southwest New Mexico has recently become the world's second dark sky sanctuary for star gazers. The rapid spread of light pollution prevents more than half of the world's population from seeing the Milky Way.
Justice
PRI's The World
June 18, 2016
A study says 98 percent of crimes in Mexico go unsolved. The nation is changing its justice system to try to change that.
Music
PRI's The World
April 01, 2016
In northern Mexico, there's a place called Copper Canyon. It cuts six slits into the Earth and hidden between the cliffs and valleys is where an American concert pianist has decided to settle with his one-ton grand piano.
