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.
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STORIES BY FRANC CONTRERAS
March 26, 2024
The Mexico City Red Devils made baseball history Sunday and Monday, sweeping a pre-season doubleheader to beat the New York Yankees. It was the first time the teams faced off in 56 years. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports.
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February 28, 2024
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development released its latest report on Mexico’s economy this week, highlighting the opportunities Mexico has for taking full advantage of its geographic proximity to the giant economy of the United States. CGTN’s Franc Contreras brings us the latest from […]
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February 23, 2024
As the United States continues its crackdown on undocumented immigration, Mexico continues to receive large numbers of migrants. A new report from Mexico’s Interior Ministry shows a steep increase of Venezuelans and Africans in Mexico. More from CGTN’s Franc Contreras in Mexico City. For more, […]
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February 13, 2024
Mexico City’s world-famous Art Week ended on a high-note over the weekend, with attendance up from last year, and a grand prize of 100 thousand dollars awarded to the winner of one of the world’s most prestigious art fairs. Franc Contreras was there rubbing elbows […]
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February 5, 2024
In the campaign for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, immigration is a top political issue. And the state of Texas is a flashpoint in the debate over how to deal with the large numbers of people trying to enter the United States without authorization. CGTN’s […]
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January 25, 2024
Mexico’s government has revived one of the world’s oldest commercial airlines, Mexicana Airlines. Financing and administrative problems led to the company’s demise in 2010. Now, Mexico’s Army is in charge of daily operations, and Mexicana has flown hundreds of times in the past few weeks. […]
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January 9, 2024
In Mexico, a large group of undocumented immigrants has restarted their journey northward.
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January 2, 2024
Heading into the new year, mass migration remains a key issue in the Americas.
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December 28, 2023
Mexico holds its presidential election next June and polls indicate the winner will most likely be the former mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum. The second-place contender is also a woman. Barring a major shift, Mexicans will make history by electing their first female president. […]
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December 22, 2023
A massive drought this year has severely decreased water supplies across major parts of Mexico.
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