Mexican Border and the New Passport Rules

by Ted Robbins, NPR

The U.S. government says about 75 million travelers crossed the northern border in the last fiscal year, less than the 87 million who came by air. Both are dwarfed by the number of visitors crossing the southern border with Mexico: 234 million. One busy point of entry for travelers is Nogales, Ariz.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, January 23, 2007