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The wall, promised by President Donald Trump, is not the only issue troubling many residents of Mexico.
Gas prices, for instance, are high there right now. Really high. So high in fact that people have been protesting in the streets.
Recent demonstrations have turned violent at times, at least four deaths reported and there have been 1500 arrests for alleged looting and other disturbances.
Alex Cohen speaks with Associated Press reporter Elliot Spagat about the scene at the U.S., Mexico border and how it's been impacted by rising gas prices.
To hear the entire conversation click on the audio embedded at the top of this post.