Alfredo Corchado

History Memoir
  • Alfredo Corchado Jiménez is a renowned Mexican-American journalist and author specializing in covering Mexico's drug wars and U.S.-Mexico border issues.

  • As the Mexico City bureau chief for The Dallas Morning News, he has gained recognition for his courageous reporting on drug cartels, corruption, and organized crime.

  • Corchado's work has earned him prestigious awards, including Columbia University's Maria Moors Cabot Award and the Elijah Parish Award for Courage from Colby College.

  • He has also been a Nieman Fellow, Wilson Fellow, and Rockefeller Fellow.

  • Born in Mexico and raised in the United States, Corchado's background provides him with a unique perspective on the complex relationship between the two countries.

  • He currently resides in Mexico City, continuing his work as a respected journalist and author.

Books by Alfredo Corchado