PREDICTING NEWS FLOW FROM MEXICO

This study investigated the role of geographic proximity, cultural pro ximity, and organizational factors on the quantity of U.S. newspaper c overage of Mexico, using a computer-assisted content analysis of 515 i ndex citations from thirty-four U.S. newspapers. The percentage of the population having a Mexican heritage and circulation size were the st rongest predictors of coverage of Mexico. Circulation size was the sol e predictor of length and source of articles about Mexico and Mexicans . The data support cultural proximity and organizational/factor concep ts over geographic proximity.