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David Shortell is a reporter based in Mexico City whose work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, CNN, The Daily Beast, and Bon Appétit. He previously covered the Justice Department and federal law enforcement issues on air and online out of CNN’s Washington bureau, where he won an Emmy for his reporting on the FBI’s arrest of Roger Stone.

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The Mexican Carnival Pairing Cockfights and Latin Pop Stars

‘LONG LIVE AGUASCALIENTES!’

The Feria de San Marcos is like if a Ringling niece had a blowout quinceañera—a wild combo of international music icons, rodeos, and cockfights.

David Shortell | Published Sep 02, 2023

Mexico’s Hot New Wine Region Is a History Lover’s Dream

IT’S STILL A BIG WORLD

The central highlands around the tourist mecca of San Miguel de Allende are exploding with innovative vintages.

David Shortell | Published Feb 06, 2023

This Paradise Is the Anti-Tulum. Is That About to Change?

CHANGES

Just south of Tulum is a stretch of pristine coastline untouched by large-scale development, but some in the region want to open it up to benefit the indigenous community.

David Shortell | Published Oct 19, 2021

U.S.-Mexico Vax Deal Is Inciting a Brutal Migrant Crackdown

WHATEVER IT TAKES

With increased pressure from the U.S. and the promise of a 2.5 million vaccine dose delivery, Mexico is ramping up its crackdown on migrants journeying to the southern border.

David Shortell | Published Mar 28, 2021

NGOs Shocked at U.S. ‘Horrendous’ Response to Migrant Surge

‘NONE OF THIS IS UNEXPECTED’

“The idea that DHS, which has $49 billion budget, can’t figure this out, to me, is the wrong conversation,” said Paola Luisi, of Families Belong Together,

Scott Bixby, David Shortell | Published Mar 17, 2021

Biden Inherits Relationship With Mexico on Brink of Disaster

FALLOUT

Mexico’s law requiring the U.S. to share sensitive investigations with officials—despite government corruption and cartel ties—will present a big challenge to the new president.

David Shortell | Published Jan 04, 2021

Is This Tiny Island Really the Lost Home of the Aztecs?

SHROUDED IN MYTH

Many on this island of 800 people hope that the myth of its origins as the lost city of Aztlán will help bring a much needed tourism boost.

David Shortell | Published Dec 24, 2020

DEA Investigators Fuming Over Mexican General’s Dropped Case

SAVED BY THE BARR

Some senior law enforcement officials who helped build the case against Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda were reportedly not consulted ahead of the dropped drug-trafficking charges.

David Shortell | Published Nov 18, 2020

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