León Krauze

national news anchor, Univision

Guest/Host

Award-winning Mexican journalist León Krauze is the lead anchor for Univision's KMEX in Los Angeles. He holds the Wallis Annenberg Chair in Journalism at the University of Southern California and is the author of several books, including La Casa Dividida, which covered the first five years of the George W. Bush presidency.

Krauze is former contributor to the Daily Beast

León Krauze on KCRW

Kevin de León wants to prove to his constituents that he deserves to keep his job, says León Krauze, who recently interviewed the embattled City Council member.

Kevin de León to focus on ‘work ahead’ as he’s lost support of council colleagues

Kevin de León wants to prove to his constituents that he deserves to keep his job, says León Krauze, who recently interviewed the embattled City Council member.

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In March alone, about 19,000 migrant children came alone to the U.S.-Mexico border, seeking asylum. That's an all-time high.

California to temporarily house young migrants, bringing stories of human suffering into sharper focus

In March alone, about 19,000 migrant children came alone to the U.S.-Mexico border, seeking asylum. That's an all-time high.

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Mexican-American Journalist Leon Krauze responds to Trump's renewed plans for mass deportations, and describes the long-term impact of Trump's threats on Mexico

What English-Language Media Misses about Trump's Immigration Policy

Mexican-American Journalist Leon Krauze responds to Trump's renewed plans for mass deportations, and describes the long-term impact of Trump's threats on Mexico

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