Tree nearly as old as US torn down to expand Mexico border wall

• What happened: Tree nearly as old as US torn down to expand Mexico border wall Tree nearly as old as US torn down to expand Mexico border wall A 200-year-old cottonwood tree has been cut down to make way for an expansion of a US-Mexico double border wall. Activists staged protests for months and camped at the tree to prevent it from ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.