U.S. / Mexico Border

A series of border barriers draws a stark line between Yuma, Arizona (top) and San Luis Río Colorado in Sonora, Mexico (bottom). San Luis Río Colorado has exploded into a city of nearly 200,000 people thanks to its booming maquila factories. These factories manufacture large quantities of goods at cut-rate prices for established American companies. In contrast, Yuma is home to just 96,000 residents. This Overview is featured in our story "Border Lines."

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