David Ayon

Director of the Focus Mexico Project, Loyola Marymount University

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Director of the 'Focus Mexico/Enfoque México' project at Loyola Marymount University's Center for the Study of Los Angeles; son of Mexican immigrants

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At a vigil tonight at El Monte's Mountain View High School, a scholarship fund was announced in the memory of Bobby Salcedo.

LA-Mexico Connection in the Murder of El Monte Teacher

At a vigil tonight at El Monte's Mountain View High School, a scholarship fund was announced in the memory of Bobby Salcedo.

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The recent crack down on border security has reduced the number of crossings at San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, 99% of which are perfectly legal.

The Mexican Border and California's Economy

The recent crack down on border security has reduced the number of crossings at San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, 99% of which are perfectly legal.

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