Juárez: A Killing Field Series “The Most Dangerous Place to Practice Journalism” Alfredo Corchado, Journalist

There have been thousands of murders in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico and nearby cities, and an escalation in the violence over the past three years. Issues facing commnities along the U.S.-Mexico border include the presence of drug cartels and their business infrastructure, the increasing presence of U.S. security and law enforcement, and the migration of people fleeing the violence. This series goes beyond the headlines to reveal the challenging realities in Mexico, the role of U.S. policy and the implications for human rights. Programs feature three prominent journalists and authors who address different aspects of border violence.

As bureau chief in Mexico City for the Dallas Morning News, Alfredo Corchado risks his life to write about drug dealers, police and government corruption, the disappearance of women, and the activities of drug cartels moving into Houston and Dallas. A native of Mexico and a graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso who has also written for the Wall Street Journal, his writings have brought him a Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University and the Maria Cabot Moors Prize for bravery from Columbia University.