Borderland Baseball: Unity and Resilience

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The chapter explores the unique bi-national baseball team, Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos, representing both Mexican and Texan fans. It delves into the complex dynamics of life on the border between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, discussing challenges like drug trafficking and migration crises. Through personal anecdotes and historical background, the narrative showcases the unity and resilience of the community amidst adversity.

Sarah Birke and Aryn Braun report frequently on tensions at the border between America and Mexico—even more so during a year in which both countries have elections. But rarely do you hear from the people who experience life on the border every day, and learn how that has changed.

In this episode of the Weekend Intelligence Sarah and Aryn tell the story of the world’s only professional bi-national baseball team, Los Tecolotes de los dos Laredos. It is a tale of a team—and a community—striving for the fronterizo way of life.

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