South Texas Opposes Wall on Border with Mexico

Latin American Herald Tribune: Though some mayors in the border region of the Rio Grande Valley have lined up with conservatives, none wants to hear anything about the wall that Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump wants to build – they prefer greater cooperation with Mexico instead.

When Trump made his appearance at the Mexican border a month ago, the mayor of Mission, Texas, was categorical: “Leave us alone,” Beto Salinas said. “Go back to New York.” Read more. 

Trump: a 'Demagogue' Beyond Political Redemption

El Universal (Translated by WorldMeets.us): At the first debate with the ten main aspirants for the Republican presidential nomination [video, upper, right] - and there are seven more in the junior league - there was one figure who overshadowed all others. His style abrasive and offensive, Donald Trump was the center of attention, much to the chagrin of his colleagues and the great concern of party leaders.

Trump burst in, flirting with the audience from the moment of his arrival, confronted the three moderators and particularly the sole woman among them, and he resisted the timid attacks of his onstage rivals, which little by little faded into the background. The first question, which seemed designed for him, was one of the two which provoked responses that could end up costing Trump dearly. Read more.