Mexico

Leticia Seitz, the organizer behind Fiesta Mexicana, is one of a group of independent Mexican communicators granted special authorization from the Mexican government to celebrate Mexican Independence Day before Sept. 16.

Mexican restaurants are putting a spotlight on this staple of Mexican cuisine.

Mexican American artist Leticia Seitz of Arte Rojo organized a Day of the Dead celebration at the International Institute, which is launching new efforts to connect with Latino communities in St. Louis and beyond.

A researcher in St. Louis wants to tell Mexican immigrant women's stories about home and family to better inform academic research and public policy. Jocelyn Moylan, who is pursuing a doctorate at Florida International University, said the data could inform local officials on the challenges Mexican immigrants face in St. Louis and the support they need to feel at home.

“It's a celebration of their lives,” said Leticia Seitz. “It's a celebration for us to remember them and a chance to connect with your roots."

As schools look for creative solutions to help students who are learning English, one local school district is exploring a teaching method that is popular in other parts of the country but has been slow to reach St. Louis.

The fate of tens of thousands of Missouri jobs could hinge on trade talks set to resume this week in Montreal. Negotiators from the United States, Canada…

Fewer than 4 percent of St. Louis city and county residents are Latino. While the Midwest as a whole has a reputation for very small Latino populations,…

Mexico purchased $2.56 billion in Missouri goods in 2016.That’s second only to Canada, Missouri’s top export partner, which spent $5.2 billion last…

Missouri Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill plans to spend the congressional recess next week tooling along the U.S.-Mexico border.She said Thursday…