Chantal Flores
@chantalflores.bsky.social
Periodista independiente. Freelance journalist based in northern Mexico. Escribí "Huecos: Retazos de la vida ante la desaparición forzada" (Dharma Books.)
My work: https://www.chantalfloresjournalist.com/
My work: https://www.chantalfloresjournalist.com/
My latest on US tariffs, China, and Mexico's shoe industry:
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
Mexico’s footwear industry could benefit from US tariffs. But it’s not
Mexican shoe businesses can export to US tariff-free under USMCA but old policies and corrupt practices hold them back.
www.aljazeera.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
My latest on US tariffs, China, and Mexico's shoe industry:
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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For the immigrant community in Dallas, the shooting is yet another instance of the violence and fear they have endured under President Donald Trump’s nearly $30 billion “deportation-industrial complex” and a continuation of the lack of transparency and accountability from the government.
In Dallas, Organizers Mourn the Immigrant Victims of Recent ICE Shooting
At a vigil outside city hall last week, advocates gathered to “center the victims” and to condemn the “dehumanization” of migrants by the federal government.
www.texasobserver.org
October 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
For the immigrant community in Dallas, the shooting is yet another instance of the violence and fear they have endured under President Donald Trump’s nearly $30 billion “deportation-industrial complex” and a continuation of the lack of transparency and accountability from the government.
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Almost 9 months ago, our press colleague Anas Al-Sharif removed his press vest following the announcement of a ceasefire.
And then we saw what happened next. May we ensure the bombs actually end this time.
I wish he, and so many more, were here with us.
And then we saw what happened next. May we ensure the bombs actually end this time.
I wish he, and so many more, were here with us.
October 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Almost 9 months ago, our press colleague Anas Al-Sharif removed his press vest following the announcement of a ceasefire.
And then we saw what happened next. May we ensure the bombs actually end this time.
I wish he, and so many more, were here with us.
And then we saw what happened next. May we ensure the bombs actually end this time.
I wish he, and so many more, were here with us.
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Rather than “declaring war” on cartels, @chantalflores.bsky.social reported long ago for @yesmedia.bsky.social that the U.S. should follow the lead of the madres buscadoras, or searching mothers, who are leading a movement to combat cartel violence.
To Solve Mexico’s Cartel Problem, Look To the “Searching Mothers”
“Madres buscadoras” advocate for strategies, laws, and actions to locate their loved ones and prevent future disappearances.
www.yesmagazine.org
October 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Rather than “declaring war” on cartels, @chantalflores.bsky.social reported long ago for @yesmedia.bsky.social that the U.S. should follow the lead of the madres buscadoras, or searching mothers, who are leading a movement to combat cartel violence.
Este viernes presentamos “Huecos” en Morelia 💛
July 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Este viernes presentamos “Huecos” en Morelia 💛
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Over the weekend, there were reports of rubber bullets, tear gas, and pepper spray projectiles being used on protestors in LA. These are touted as "less lethal" weapons, but they can still cause serious health effects—and, in some cases, lasting harm. www.wired.com/story/what-t...
What Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets Do to the Human Body
So-called “less-lethal” weapons like those that have been used against demonstrators in Los Angeles can cause severe, lasting harm like nerve or brain damage or blindness. They can also kill.
www.wired.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Over the weekend, there were reports of rubber bullets, tear gas, and pepper spray projectiles being used on protestors in LA. These are touted as "less lethal" weapons, but they can still cause serious health effects—and, in some cases, lasting harm. www.wired.com/story/what-t...
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BREAKING: Israeli forces boarded the Gaza Aid Flotilla ship, the “Madleen,” early Monday morning local time and detained the 12 passengers on board, according to several reports.
Read @premthakker.bsky.social's coverage of what we know so far:
zeteo.com/p/breaking-i...
Read @premthakker.bsky.social's coverage of what we know so far:
zeteo.com/p/breaking-i...
BREAKING: Israeli Forces Board Gaza Aid Flotilla and Detain 12 Crew Members
Zeteo contributor Greta Thunberg was on board the ship.
zeteo.com
June 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
BREAKING: Israeli forces boarded the Gaza Aid Flotilla ship, the “Madleen,” early Monday morning local time and detained the 12 passengers on board, according to several reports.
Read @premthakker.bsky.social's coverage of what we know so far:
zeteo.com/p/breaking-i...
Read @premthakker.bsky.social's coverage of what we know so far:
zeteo.com/p/breaking-i...
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Security forces fire tear gas, rubber bullets in downtown Los Angeles as protesters continue to rally for a third day.
Tense standoff in Los Angeles as Trump sends in troops to quell protests
Security forces fire tear gas, rubber bullets in downtown Los Angeles as protesters continue to rally for a third day.
bit.ly
June 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Security forces fire tear gas, rubber bullets in downtown Los Angeles as protesters continue to rally for a third day.
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El gobierno de México condenó las redadas antiinmigrantes realizadas por el ICE en varias ciudades de Estados Unidos.
La SRE hizo un llamado a las autoridades estadounidenses para que los procedimientos migratorios se realicen con apego al debido proceso. www.animalpolitico.com/politica/mex...
La SRE hizo un llamado a las autoridades estadounidenses para que los procedimientos migratorios se realicen con apego al debido proceso. www.animalpolitico.com/politica/mex...
Gobierno de México condena redadas antiinmigrantes en Estados Unidos y “demás prácticas que criminalizan la migración”
www.animalpolitico.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
El gobierno de México condenó las redadas antiinmigrantes realizadas por el ICE en varias ciudades de Estados Unidos.
La SRE hizo un llamado a las autoridades estadounidenses para que los procedimientos migratorios se realicen con apego al debido proceso. www.animalpolitico.com/politica/mex...
La SRE hizo un llamado a las autoridades estadounidenses para que los procedimientos migratorios se realicen con apego al debido proceso. www.animalpolitico.com/politica/mex...
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Earlier this evening, the Univision crew grabbed their gear and started running when federal police began shooting pepper balls at us. @lataco.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Earlier this evening, the Univision crew grabbed their gear and started running when federal police began shooting pepper balls at us. @lataco.bsky.social
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🔴 URGENTE - Colombia: hieren de bala al senador y precandidato presidencial uribista Miguel Uribe Turbay
Colombia: hieren de bala al senador y precandidato presidencial uribista Miguel Uribe Turbay
Reciba todas las noticias de última hora con France 24 en Facebook y Twitter: @UrgenteF24
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June 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
🔴 URGENTE - Colombia: hieren de bala al senador y precandidato presidencial uribista Miguel Uribe Turbay
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Federal immigration agents in riot gear squared off with hundreds of protesters for a second consecutive day on Saturday in Los Angeles County, filling streets with tear gas and smoke. nyti.ms/4kUON0y
June 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Federal immigration agents in riot gear squared off with hundreds of protesters for a second consecutive day on Saturday in Los Angeles County, filling streets with tear gas and smoke. nyti.ms/4kUON0y
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Day laborers, like college students, are worth all of our protection. Los Angeles is showing us what that looks like in practice.
June 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Day laborers, like college students, are worth all of our protection. Los Angeles is showing us what that looks like in practice.
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This is the second day in a row that federal agents shot us both
Reporters @acatwithnews.bsky.social and @ryannemena.bsky.social were both just hit in the head with less lethals and tear gassed at the anti-ICE protests in Paramount, CA.
Both seem to be mostly uninjured, if a little battered, checking in now. @adamrose.bsky.social
Both seem to be mostly uninjured, if a little battered, checking in now. @adamrose.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This is the second day in a row that federal agents shot us both
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This morning, the Supreme Court unanimously blocked Mexico’s suit against U.S. gunmakers.
Listen to an April Lawfare Daily episode where @nkorpett.bsky.social talked with Jonathan Lowy (@actiononguns.bsky.social) and @chantalflores.bsky.social about the case.
Listen to an April Lawfare Daily episode where @nkorpett.bsky.social talked with Jonathan Lowy (@actiononguns.bsky.social) and @chantalflores.bsky.social about the case.
Lawfare Daily: Mexican Cartels and American Guns
Discussing oral arguments in Mexico v. Smith & Wesson.
www.lawfaremedia.org
June 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This morning, the Supreme Court unanimously blocked Mexico’s suit against U.S. gunmakers.
Listen to an April Lawfare Daily episode where @nkorpett.bsky.social talked with Jonathan Lowy (@actiononguns.bsky.social) and @chantalflores.bsky.social about the case.
Listen to an April Lawfare Daily episode where @nkorpett.bsky.social talked with Jonathan Lowy (@actiononguns.bsky.social) and @chantalflores.bsky.social about the case.
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Since January, @chantalflores.bsky.social has been reporting about the organizations and everyday people helping migrants on the U.S.-Mexico survive such a cruel political moment.
Her final feature focused on teen migrants who are at greater risk of being trafficked:
Her final feature focused on teen migrants who are at greater risk of being trafficked:
The Trials and Triumphs of Teen Migrants On the U.S.-Mexico Border
For many migrant families, shelters near the U.S.–Mexico border are becoming more critical as immigration becomes more fraught.
www.yesmagazine.org
May 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Since January, @chantalflores.bsky.social has been reporting about the organizations and everyday people helping migrants on the U.S.-Mexico survive such a cruel political moment.
Her final feature focused on teen migrants who are at greater risk of being trafficked:
Her final feature focused on teen migrants who are at greater risk of being trafficked:
Reposted by Chantal Flores
Mexico is set to elect its judges, from the Supreme Court to local magistrates. But will the vote lessen corruption?
Confusion and concern loom over Mexico’s historic judicial election
Mexico is set to elect its judges, from the Supreme Court to local magistrates. But will the vote lessen corruption?
bit.ly
May 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mexico is set to elect its judges, from the Supreme Court to local magistrates. But will the vote lessen corruption?
Mexico is set to elect its judges—from the Supreme Court to local magistrates—this weekend. I wrote about this historic, unprecedented vote:
www.aljazeera.com/news/longfor...
www.aljazeera.com/news/longfor...
Confusion and concern loom over Mexico’s historic judicial election
Mexico is set to elect its judges, from the Supreme Court to local magistrates. But will the vote lessen corruption?
www.aljazeera.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Mexico is set to elect its judges—from the Supreme Court to local magistrates—this weekend. I wrote about this historic, unprecedented vote:
www.aljazeera.com/news/longfor...
www.aljazeera.com/news/longfor...
It's a great loss that @yesmedia.bsky.social is closing this June. I loved collaborating with them. They provided a unique platform for story angles that other media outlets often overlooked. Here's my latest and final piece for them, reporting from Monterrey:
www.yesmagazine.org/racial-justi...
www.yesmagazine.org/racial-justi...
The Trials and Triumphs of Teen Migrants On the U.S.-Mexico Border
For many migrant families, shelters near the U.S.–Mexico border are becoming more critical as immigration becomes more fraught.
www.yesmagazine.org
May 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It's a great loss that @yesmedia.bsky.social is closing this June. I loved collaborating with them. They provided a unique platform for story angles that other media outlets often overlooked. Here's my latest and final piece for them, reporting from Monterrey:
www.yesmagazine.org/racial-justi...
www.yesmagazine.org/racial-justi...
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"When the nervous peloton began their long, slow ascent up out of the Adda River valley to Bormio to finish Stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia, I thought Isaac Del Toro was cooked." defector.com/isaac-del-to...
Isaac Del Toro Meets The Moment | Defector
When the nervous peloton began their long, slow ascent up out of the Adda River valley to Bormio to finish Stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia, I thought Isaac Del Toro was cooked. The 21-year-old Mexican r...
defector.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"When the nervous peloton began their long, slow ascent up out of the Adda River valley to Bormio to finish Stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia, I thought Isaac Del Toro was cooked." defector.com/isaac-del-to...
People who lived near Highway 54 in the Picachos mountains in northern Mexico left as crime flooded the area and industrial activities depleted drinking water. My dispatch: www.ojala.mx/en/ojala-en/...
Drought and violence plague Nuevo León — Ojalá
Reportag e • Chantal Flores • April 17, 2025 • Leer en castellano From Highway 54 in Nuevo León, Mexico, around 70 kilometers south of the United States border, you can catc...
www.ojala.mx
April 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
People who lived near Highway 54 in the Picachos mountains in northern Mexico left as crime flooded the area and industrial activities depleted drinking water. My dispatch: www.ojala.mx/en/ojala-en/...
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🚨SCOOP🚨: DOGE is building a master database at DHS that could track and surveil immigrants.
They are already cross-referencing immigration data with data from SSA, IRS, and voting records from at least Pennsylvania and Florida, sources tell me.
www.wired.com/story/doge-c...
They are already cross-referencing immigration data with data from SSA, IRS, and voting records from at least Pennsylvania and Florida, sources tell me.
www.wired.com/story/doge-c...
DOGE Is Building a Master Database to Surveil and Track Immigrants
DOGE is knitting together data from the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and IRS that could create a surveillance tool of unprecedented scope.
www.wired.com
April 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
🚨SCOOP🚨: DOGE is building a master database at DHS that could track and surveil immigrants.
They are already cross-referencing immigration data with data from SSA, IRS, and voting records from at least Pennsylvania and Florida, sources tell me.
www.wired.com/story/doge-c...
They are already cross-referencing immigration data with data from SSA, IRS, and voting records from at least Pennsylvania and Florida, sources tell me.
www.wired.com/story/doge-c...
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On Lawfare Daily, @nkorpett.bsky.social talked with Jonathan Lowy (@actiononguns.bsky.social) and @chantalflores.bsky.social about a case brought by Mexico that seeks to hold U.S. gun manufacturers accountable for cartels' use of American weapons. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...
April 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
On Lawfare Daily, @nkorpett.bsky.social talked with Jonathan Lowy (@actiononguns.bsky.social) and @chantalflores.bsky.social about a case brought by Mexico that seeks to hold U.S. gun manufacturers accountable for cartels' use of American weapons. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...