Correspondent Franc Contreras was born near the U.S.-Mexico border in Tucson, Arizona, and has been living in Mexico City and reporting from across Latin America since 1996.
Before joining CGTN America, Franc’s stories have been heard and seen by millions of viewers around the world on Al Jazeera English television, BBC World Service radio, CBS radio and television, CBC radio and television in Canada and Public Radio International in the United States.
He has reported from Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama, Spain, and Venezuela. His main focus is Mexico, the country where his immigrant ancestors originated.
Follow Franc Contreras on Twitter @FrancMex
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STORIES BY FRANC CONTRERAS
July 31, 2025
Trade tensions remain high between Canada and the United States. Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January, a growing number of Canadians tourists are choosing Mexico over the United States for their vacations. Canadian visitors to popular destinations in Mexico have increased […]
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July 24, 2025
In cities across the world, people are looking for less expensive ways to get around. One option is the electric scooter and motorcycle. A sales boom for these small electric vehicles is taking place in many countries, all thanks to one Chinese brand, Yadea. CGTN’s […]
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June 13, 2025
Los Angeles continues to make headlines around the world as protests continue against immigration raids by federal agents. While other cities are experiencing similar disruptions, many say Los Angeles is unique as the second largest city in the United States, and with its massive Latino […]
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June 12, 2025
In Los Angeles and around the United States, millions of people are living in fear. President Donald Trump’s decision to further militarize his crackdown on suspected undocumented migrants has driven many into hiding. As CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports, they’re seeking safe houses with support from […]
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June 11, 2025
The city of Los Angeles is feeling the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants perhaps more intensely than any other community. Raids by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are taking place in many locations, including local schools. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports.
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June 5, 2025
The Trump administration is considering imposing 100 percent tariffs on all films shown in the U.S. that were made outside the country. Filmmakers around the world are expressing concerns that such a move could further destabilize an industry already reeling from changes in technology and […]
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May 31, 2025
Mexican voters will go to the polls on June 1st, and for the first time in history they will elect judges of all levels, including the Supreme Court. More than 2,600 candidates are competing for 881 federal judicial positions. Another election is scheduled for 2027 […]
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May 19, 2025
Top business and government leaders from China’s Hunan province attended a high-level strategy meeting in Mexico City to create stronger business ties amid a challenging global trade atmosphere. CGTN’s Franc Contreras has the story.
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May 18, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold the threat of tariffs over the heads of top U.S. trading partners. Mexico, one of those partners, is resurrecting a decades-old campaign designed to increase the consumption of domestic products. The campaign includes a logo designed to enhance […]
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May 11, 2025
Trade tensions from tariffs have disrupted many manufacturing sectors, including the global automobile industry.
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