The border town that 'forgot' it was part of the US
BEST OF 2023 - In 1967 the residents of a US-Mexico border town discovered they weren't Mexican citizens but were actually American.
For years everyone had assumed Rio Rico was part of Mexico because it lay south of the river that forms the border. During the 1920s, when Prohibition was extended through the US, Rio Rico became known for drinking, gambling and prostitution.
But little did they know that before 1906, Rio Rico actually lay to the north of the river and was therefore American territory.
Written & presented by Paul Ivan Harris
Video by Christian von Preysing-Barry
This video is part of BBC Reel's "Best of 2023" collection, where we bring you some of our favourite stories from the past 12 months.
