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US Says 7-Year-Old Who Died in Custody Had Not Appeared Ill
The girl, identified by a Guatemalan official as Jackeline Caal, had gone days without food and water, a Department of Homeland Security statement said. Yet immigration officials said she did not appear to be ill when detained.
You Can’t Be 25% Dominican
The question “Where are you from?” can be quite confusing for children of immigrants.
NAHJ Meets With NPR to Discuss Diversity and Inclusion
“A culture of framing stories where Latinos are the protagonists as niche must change,” Hugo Balta said. “Newsroom managers need to appreciate that ‘Latino’ stories and ‘American’ stories are one in the same, that inclusion of different voices is increasingly relevant to the changing multiethnic, multicultural, multilingual nation.”
Warrants Served on Eve of 9-Month Anniversary of Marielle Franco’s Murder
Details of the “extremely complex” investigation have yet to be released, but police did say the warrants cover 15 locations throughout the state of Rio, as well as a municipality in neighboring Minas Gerais.
‘The Fight Belongs to Everyone:’ Former Domestic Workers in Mexico See Themselves in Alfonso Cuarón’s ROMA
“So many domestic workers could be Cleo,” said Marcelina Bautista in the offices of Mexico’s first union for domestic workers, Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras del Hogar (SINACTRAHO).
Autopsy Set for Migrant Girl, 7, Who Died in Border Custody
Officials say the girl was found December 6 near Lordsburg, New Mexico, by U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Activist Alejandra Pablos Says She’ll Keep Fighting
Latino Rebels Radio: December 13, 2018
McKinsey: Puerto Rico Bondholder and Fiscal Board’s Lead Adviser
The world’s largest financial consulting firm leads the operations of Puerto Rico’s federally-appointed Fiscal Control Board, as evidenced by emails obtained by the Center for Investigative Journalism.
Medical Results From Cuban Sonic Attacks Reveal Inner-Ear Damage
The incident led to the close of the U.S. embassy in Havana.
Sens. Menendez, Rubio, Durbin and Leahy Introduce TPS Bill for Venezuela
The bipartisan legislation seeks to grant Temporary Protected Status for eligible Venezuelans.
Puerto Rico’s Non-Voting Member of Congress Defends Cockfighting on House Floor
Why we can’t have nice things.
The Truth About Immigration: People
Modern-day migrations into North America are the result of geopolitical intervention by the United States in Latin America and the Caribbean. As corporate interests grew, so did America’s military presence, ensuring control of the region’s economies, industry, and agriculture.
McKinsey: Bonista de Puerto Rico y principal asesor de la Junta
La firma de consultoría financiera más grande del mundo coordina las operaciones de la Junta de Control Fiscal, según demuestran los emails obtenidos por el Centro de Periodismo Investigativo.
Immigrant Rights Leaders Call for Defunding of DHS, CBP and ICE
“We will not tolerate one cent more for DHS and the atrocities they commit against our families. Republicans have stayed silent as the president mounts his attacks on immigrants and families,” said Claudia Quiñones with United We Dream.
Portrait Of: Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma
The film is shot in black and white, which feels like a departure from most images of Mexico City that feature the city’s pastel-colored buildings.
Poetry Doesn’t Make Money
That sentence is intended to sentence our senses to cents. Yet, we hear it all the time.
Brazil to Opt Out of UN Migration Accord
Ten other countries also declined to sign the U.N. accord.
Immigration Court Orders Alejandra Pablos Deported
“We are extremely saddened and angered by the Tucson Immigration court’s decision to deport Alejandra,” said Jacinta González, who is leading Mijente’s organizing support for Pablos’ case.
People of Faith Unite in Civil Disobedience With Migrant Caravan
The demonstration took place at Border Field State Park, the same location where President Donald Trump’s Operation Faithful Patriot unfolded.
LA Premiere of ROMA Pays Tribute to the 2 Million Domestic Workers Across the Country
“There are no standards, few protections or rights, and the work is hardly even recognized as real work.”
Peruvians Vote in Favor of Anti-Corruption Policies
The vote doesn’t change everything necessarily, “but it is the beginning of a change that we are looking for in Peru,” said President Martín Vizcarra.