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Puerto Ricans Call on Judge Taylor Swain to Reject Agreement Between COFINA and Fiscal Board
We believe it will drag Puerto Rico into another economic crisis, due to the imposition of more austerity measures and cuts in public services and pensions.
Rafael Rodríguez Mercado: El secretario ausente
El principal responsable de que miles de personas no murieran por el colapso del sistema de salud de Puerto Rico tras el huracán María, el secretario de Salud, Rafael Rodríguez Mercado, no cumplió con su deber antes, durante, ni después de la emergencia, reveló una investigación del Centro de Periodismo Investigativo (CPI.
ICE Removals Increase in 2018, But Still Not as High as Obama Levels From 2009-2014
Across 10 years, FY 2018’s 256,085 removals are the fourth lowest year.
US Pledges $10.6B Aid for Central America, Southern Mexico
The plan was announced in a joint U.S.-Mexican statement released by the State Department and read aloud by Mexican Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Ebrard in the Mexican capital.
Hispanic Caucus Members Say Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal’s Death
“It’s systemic failures like that, that we’ve had a chance to uncover today, and also will have an opportunity to recommend policy changes to correct those,” Rep. Joaquin Castro said.
5 Popular Latin Christmas Songs for Immigrants and Those Far Away from Home
In this episode of “Amanda La Qu Manda,” Amanda Alcántara lists five songs from Latinoamérica y el Caribe that touch on this topic.
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Trump Organization May Return for Business in Dominican Republic
Critics say the agreements could carry conflicts of interest that compromise the presidency.
Black and Undocumented
Jonathan Jayes-Green discusses the complexities of this population.
‘Tonight Show’ to Air Episode in Puerto Rico With ‘Hamilton’
The telecast will focus on Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts to rebuild and raise awareness after Hurricane María massively struck the island in 2017.
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Tucson Panel Rejects Request to Remove Pancho Villa Statue
“We don’t want to forget that history, that history that is grounded in Mexican-ness,” said Lydia Otero, a professor of Mexican-American studies at the University of Arizona.
Lawsuit: ICE Detention Centers Deny Detainees Contact With Attorneys
The American Civil Liberties Foundation of Southern California and the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Stanford Law School have filed a class action lawsuit against ICE, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and private prison operator Geo Group, Inc. for creating unlawful barriers to attorney-client communications.
Rio Official Says Councilwoman Killed by Militia Members
Gen. Richard Nunes made the comments about the case of Councilwoman Marielle Franco in an interview published Friday in newspaper Estadao. He did not name any suspects.
The Suppression of Religious Freedom in Colonial Latin America
History should never be forgotten.
Protests Arise After Guatemalan Girl Dies in US Custody
Nery Caal disputes the claim that his daughter had not had anything to drink or eat.
White House Closer to Partial Shutdown With Wall Demand
Without a resolution, parts of the federal government will shut down at midnight Friday.
Checking In With Simón Mejía of Bomba Estéreo EN ESPAÑOL
Latino Rebels Radio: December 16, 2018
The Return
Poet Javier Zamora is forced to return to El Salvador to apply for a visa, his first trip back in nearly 20 years.
Family of Migrant Girl Disputes Official Story on Her Death
In a statement released by lawyers, the parents of Jakelin Amei Rosmery Caal Maquin said the girl had been given food and water and appeared to be in good health as she traveled through Mexico with her father.
Stories From El Salvador: Pedro
Our apartment in Queens, New York, was adorned by at least 10 rosaries, five portraits of the Virgin Mary and seven crosses.